Flower Country.
The stronghold of the Happo Navy.
At this moment, no less than a hundred pirate ships were gathered here.
The majority of these pirate ships belonged to the Happo Navy, while a smaller portion came from other pirate powers.
They were gathered together, discussing the appointment of Chinjao as the leader of the pirate alliance.
For the Happo Navy, this was a great development.
At the same time, it was also a promotion of status and identity for Chinjao.
Of course, the strength of the captains of these gathered pirate ships should not be underestimated.
The combined power of their alliance was something even Chinjao had to be wary of.
"Alliance Leader, the Genbu Navy is aggressive, establishing so-called police organizations on every island. If we are discovered while coming ashore to procure supplies, we will be hunted."
"This has completely affected our normal survival, so we have discussed and feel it is very necessary to give the Genbu Navy a heavy lesson."
"We want to let the Genbu Navy know that we pirates are not to be trifled with either."
"Moreover, we have also inquired and learned that the highest responsible person in the West Blue is Momonosuke, who recently joined the Genbu Navy."
"If the Alliance Leader takes action and kills Momonosuke, we are also confident in eliminating the Genbu Navy's forces in the West Blue."
A burly man with a ferocious sword scar across his face scanned the eyes of the other captains. They exchanged glances, and then he spoke.
This man was named Kubas, a Devil Fruit user of the Elephant Elephant Fruit, normal type.
Although the fruit's abilities were ordinary, it still granted him considerable physical strength and recovery abilities.
Furthermore, he was also a swordsman, and under such circumstances, his strength had been significantly enhanced, making him quite renowned in the West Blue.
Chinjao sat in the main seat. Although his eyes were narrowed, he saw the private actions of these people.
He also understood their intentions.
It was nothing more than using him and the Happo Navy's strength to counter the Genbu Navy.
Chinjao said calmly, "From what I know, Momonosuke leads five thousand soldiers. If he were to gather them all, even if we all assembled, we would not be enough to fight."
"We have a plan to lure the Genbu Navy into that sea area, and then let the hidden fleet bombard the Genbu Navy."
Kubas seemed to anticipate Chinjao's response and smiled, "This way, we can not only deplete the Genbu Navy's combat strength but also catch them off guard. When they charge out, we will have laid a trap for them, and then the Alliance Leader will lead us to attack the Genbu Navy. Even if we cannot kill them all, it will be enough to severely cripple the Genbu Navy's operations in the West Blue."
Chinjao looked seriously at Kubas and smiled slightly, "Since you have a plan, then proceed according to your plan."
Kubas somewhat understood the meaning and smiled humbly, "Alliance Leader, we have no other intentions. Everything is just to counter the Genbu Navy."
"Of course, it is also to provide us with a decent living environment."
"The sea is our place of freedom, but also our place of release. If we allow the Genbu Navy to establish so-called rule on the sea, we will lose that enjoyment."
"At the same time, it will be difficult to survive."
Chinjao said nothing more. The Genbu Navy were not the lapdogs of the World Government.
The Genbu Navy's strength was truly formidable, and from his investigation of the Genbu Navy, the number of high-level combatants in the Genbu Navy was now greater than that of the World Government's lapdogs.
If the Genbu Navy were to concentrate their firepower and deploy two or three Admiral-level combatants, the Happo Navy would absolutely not be able to resist.
Because of this, deep down, Chinjao was somewhat unwilling to become the alliance leader.
The Genbu Navy showed no tolerance for pirates.
Similarly, he did not want to get involved in the Genbu Navy's conflict with the World Government.
Although the Happo Navy were pirates, they were also a registered naval force for the Flower Country.
"Report, Pillar, the Genbu Navy has arrived."
Just as everyone was discussing, someone from the Happo Navy rushed in and shouted loudly.
Hearing this, everyone stood up.
At this moment, Chinjao dared not be careless and led everyone to the high ground.
From here, they could see from a distance the Genbu Navy fleet, lined up in a single row, with as many as thirty-two warships.
"What is going on?"
"Why have the Genbu Navy's warships arrived here, and we are only just finding out?"
Chinjao was displeased and immediately stared at Abu, the Vice-Pillar of the Happo Navy, and said sternly.
Abu's face turned slightly pale upon hearing this.
"Our forces deployed outside were dealt with by the Genbu Navy?" Abu said in disbelief.
The Happo Navy had been able to stand firm in the West Blue, not only because they were the naval forces of the Flower Country, but also because they had eyes and ears within a radius of dozens of miles.
As soon as any Navy appeared, they would receive the news immediately and make arrangements.
But now?
The Genbu Navy had attacked their doorstep, yet there was no news at all, which was unacceptable.
"Get everyone ready for battle."
"Fight to the death!"
Chinjao also understood.
The spies sent out by the Happo Navy could not betray the Happo Navy.
And at this moment, the Happo Navy had no room to retreat.
Kubas and the others looked grim.
Their plan had not even begun, and the Genbu Navy had already reached their doorstep.
What's more, they had no way to evade at this time.
Therefore, at this moment, they could only shout for their respective pirate members to board their ships and prepare to fight to the death.
And just then, while the attention of all the captains was focused on the Genbu Navy fleet.
Chinjao, standing in the center, changed his expression greatly.
Instinctively, his Conqueror's Haki burst forth, and his Armament Haki was pushed to its strongest state.
But even so, bright red blood still splattered out.
Confused sounds echoed in his ears. As his consciousness faded, Chinjao did not understand why he had been sent flying.
In the distance, Momonosuke, leading the fleet, looked at the Happo Navy headquarters, which was within sight, his expression solemn.
He was naturally no stranger to the Happo Navy.
In fact, he had clashed with the Happo Navy multiple times. Chinjao's strength was immense, having reached Admiral level.
Furthermore, the special status of the Happo Navy and their composed responses had caused every attack launched against them to ultimately end without success.
Now, as the Genbu Navy warships approached the Happo Navy headquarters, there was no sign of any major Happo Navy forces coming out to meet them. In fact, sounds of internal fighting could be heard within the Happo Navy, which greatly shocked Momonosuke.
What shocked Momonosuke even more was that he saw Chinjao's head severed from his body.