Chapter 404: The Calm Before the Storm
Time passed slowly.
The Black Crow Pirates had long since left the East Blue, and three months had quietly slipped by.
During this time, the seas remained calm—eerily calm.
North Blue
In a certain part of the North Blue, the Black Glory sailed steadily through the waters. Any ships that spotted its flag in the distance would quickly change course or hide, unwilling to risk an encounter.
Unlike the East Blue, the pirates in the North Blue were far more familiar with tales of the New World and understood the terror that the Black Crow name invoked.
On the deck of the Black Glory, Hei Yan stood before Mio, giving his report.
"My lord, the Straw Hat Pirates are almost at Water 7."
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Mio, who was reclining lazily on Lilith’s lap, opened his eyes and showed a flicker of interest.
"Water 7, huh..."
Recalling the events of the original story, Mio’s golden eyes glimmered as he asked, "And what about Blackbeard?"