Chapter 226: Half Moon Sea
"Thanks to the knowledge of the young master, the Djerba islanders have captured several northern birds after a wide range of searches."
The White Sea and Qinghai are different. Due to the low magnetic force, the compass cannot be used here, and the empty island cannot store permanent pointers. So if you want to sail for a long time in the White Sea, you have to rely on the help of this amazing species.
The head of this rare bird, always pointing north. Can act as a compass in the White Sea. But the numbers are so scarce that if it weren't for Will's 'rich' knowledge, the people of Djerba would not have known that such birds live on the island.
"Because of the Finger Bird. After the expansion ended two months ago, the four detachments except for the main team took Djerba Island as the center and explored in four directions, southeast, northwest and northwest. ”
As he spoke, Kuro unfolded a large chart in his hand.
"Although it has not yet been fully discovered, there are preliminary estimates. The white sea we are in is very vast, like a half-moon shape. The center of the crescent moon, above the West Sea. The two corners of the crescent moon are the North Sea and the first half of the Great Voyage. ”
Will stepped forward and stared intently at the chart.
It is a flat three-dimensional map showing the shapes of the Qinghai Sea and the White Sea, respectively, for ease of observation.
The geography of the world of pirates is very special. The planet is cut into four parts by two lines. These two lines refer to the Great Shipping Route and the Red Earth Continent respectively. The four parts are commonly known as the four seas.
Between the West Sea and the North Sea is the second half of the Great Shipping Route, the New World.
Between the South China Sea and the East China Sea is the first half of the Great Shipping Route, and some people have recently begun to call this area 'Paradise'.
Between the West Sea and the South China Sea, the North Sea and the East China Sea, of course, is the Red Earth Continent.
And the holy land of Mary Joy, at the junction of the Red Earth Continent and the Great Shipping Route, is on the Holy Mountain at an altitude of 10,000 meters. It can be described as the axis of the world.
From this geographical environment, you can see the wonder of the half-moon-shaped white sea at Will's feet.
"That is... The White Sea beneath our feet begins from the North Sea, crosses the New World, the West Sea, the Red Continent, the South China Sea, and finally reaches the first half of the Great Route. ”
"The only untouched area is the East China Sea. If you can barely add one more, there is also the Holy Land of Mary Joy. ”
"That's right, young master." "Frankly, Mary Joy's altitude is probably higher than the White Sea. Being outside the coverage area is the meaning of the title. ”
"So, apart from the East China Sea, we can reach any part of the world by going up and down the White Sea." Will said.
"Yes! Directly below Djerba is the Red Continent. And the sea area that we first identified was Paradise. After that, it slowly located to other sea areas. When Craig explores the new world, he almost encounters a crisis. ”
"Ran into a sea pirate?"
"I ran into a large number of warships. Fortunately, his detachment was using a merchant ship at that time, and he did not fly the pirate flag, and the other party was in a hurry. In the end, he escaped. ”
Will nodded, "It's okay." ”
"However, my subordinates also found two problems."
"The first one is still the way between Qinghai and the White Sea. Just like you said before, the young master, there is no problem for 10,000-foot bats to transport goods. But if you want to fight one side, it is difficult to send the whole ship down to Qinghai safely and conveniently through the 10,000-foot bat. So, from the pirates' point of view, our mobility is still very poor. ”
Will nodded, then shook his head again, "If you want to find a way to transport troops on a large scale, there must be no regular model. Otherwise the Navy would have occupied the White Sea long ago. I guess we might have to fight the idea of a Devil Fruit with special abilities. ”
"So our business needs to expand. And to buy the Devil Fruit at any cost. Especially the ability is very special. ”
Kuro bowed, "My subordinates understand. ”
"What about the second one?"
"The second point is the issue of the ship. There were few bad weather conditions in the White Sea, and we relied on a large number of wind shells, so the speed of the voyage was very fast. However, in fact, the wood of the empty island is not grown on the land and lacks minerals, resulting in the wood being soft and of low quality. So none of the four ships we bought were suitable for pirate ships. ”
"Moreover, there are now a thousand kings. The Avenger was not large enough to carry these people. ”
"My subordinates are thinking that we may be in urgent need of a new pirate ship."
Will frowned, "But it's not easy to build a good ship. Time, craftsmen, and raw materials are indispensable. ”
"There is good news for my subordinates on this point."
"While exploring the park, Fabio stumbled upon the famous shipbuilding city of the Seven Waters."
The capital of the seven waters!
A series of keywords crossed Will's mind in an instant!
Tom the Fishman! Iceberg! Sea Train! And also... Hades!
"I didn't expect such good luck...", a smile appeared at the corner of Will's mouth.
"Isn't there constant speculation that we're on the Great Voyage? Looks like we're going to have to show our faces! ”
"Let's go get ready."
"Yes, young master."
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The West Sea, the city that never sleeps.
The fifth auction of the auction house affiliated to the Red Flag Society was held as scheduled.
Countless pirates, merchants, nobles, and officials gathered here.
It was an auction after Will left the West Sea.
But it's the most worry-free auction.
Because, Will has successfully included this Western Sea into his rule.
Nowadays, there is almost no one in the West Sea who is unaware of the existence of the Red Flag Decree.
Everywhere the red flag goes, the wind is calm and the passage is smooth. The navy is at peace and no longer secretly collects protection money. The pirates are people with their tails between their legs, and from time to time there are people who report the news in exchange for corresponding rewards.
Frankly speaking, Becky can make money just by collecting flag awarding fees.
As the saying goes, it is better to be happy alone than to be happy, and the Red Flag began to award a small number of flags to the chambers of commerce with better relationships. Of course, the price is naturally expensive. But compared to the security it brings, it is simply a drop in the bucket. So he has become a sweet spot in the hands of all the chambers of commerce in the West Sea.
"Did you receive anything good from this auction?" Becky asked, glancing at his cigar.
Luciano on the side replied, "There are three Devil Fruits, all of which were purchased directly. But it's all animal. ”
"I'll give it to the captain next time I receive it. Devil fruits should be distributed uniformly in the group. "Three Devil Fruits, this is an amazing wealth that can stir up a bloody storm in the sea! But Becky's words were full of indifference.
"Okay."
"But the animal department is not interesting. The captain said, the focus is on the superhuman system! Especially if it has a unique effect, the power is secondary. ”
"Don't worry, President. Our reputation is almost at its peak. I'm sure that soon there will be some hidden pressed bottom or unclean goods coming to the door. ”
Becky happily spat out a smoke ring, "Don't care about the money!" According to the resources we have. Money... It's no different from paper. ”
"Oh? That's a jealous statement. ”
Becky raised an eyebrow.
"Who's to say it isn't."
Suddenly!
Three hundred and sixty windows are open! Three hundred and sixty guns outstretched!
Plus a handle in Becky's hand!
Three hundred and sixty-one guns with black holes pointed at an uninvited guest who appeared in the corner at some point!
There is also a knife in the throat of the uninvited guest!
Sojiro Seda's knife!
Becky saw the person clearly, her pupils contracted slightly, "It's actually you!" ”
The person who came waved his hand to show no malice.
"I want to talk to your real boss."
"If I need to be clearer. I'd like to talk to Will Ariel. ”