Chapter 92: The Territory of a Ruler-Level Pirate Crew?
The pirates stared in horror at the wreckage before them—ships torn apart by lightning and flames, the ground cracked open by shockwaves. What kind of terrifying figures were they facing?
"No!! Stop this at once!! This island is under the protection of Captain Jevalle, a subordinate of the Vesper Pirates! Are you trying to provoke one of the rulers of the New World?!"
A pirate, seemingly one of the island's overseers, rushed forward fearlessly, standing in front of Newgate with an expression of fury.
The pirates who had initially attacked the Hell Pirates scrambled behind him, crawling and stumbling in their desperate attempt to avoid being wiped out.
"Gurararara~! Didn't you see that they attacked us first? The Hell Pirates won't just sit back and take it!"
Thanks to Brook's influence, every member of the crew had long since shed any fear of battle. Even if they were up against a ruler-level pirate crew, retreating was always an option—especially with the Golden Ark at their disposal. One day, they would have their revenge.
"They attacked you, fine—you had every right to fight back! But the destruction you've caused to Marseille Island is far too great! Do you even understand what this place is?! This island is a trade hub for pirates! It's one of the most critical links between the Grand Line and the New World!"
Jevalle's subordinate, Vasily, furiously berated Newgate. As the island's overseer, he was responsible for collecting protection fees—tributes that were handed over to Captain Jevalle every month.
But now? The Hell Pirates had destroyed most of the port's infrastructure. The financial loss alone was staggering! If Vasily failed to deliver the expected tribute this month, Jevalle would not hesitate to make an example out of him.