Super Card System

In fact, Reiju was mistaken. Even if Ian had tried to persuade her to stay, she couldn’t have remained. The two of them were never meant to be together. After all, Ian rose to power by stepping over the Big Mom Pirates. It might not matter to other sons and daughters, but as one of the Sweet Commanders of the Big Mom Pirates—the highest-ranking officers—if she were to turn around and fall into Ian’s arms right after her own mother had just died, then…

If she had been forced, that would be one thing. But if she willingly stayed, then her siblings would probably be the first to kill her.

Big Mom’s children couldn’t even decide their own marriages. She had finally found a man she liked, who happened to be the one her mother had assigned to her. So it’s understandable that she developed genuine feelings. Now that she knows this relationship won’t have a future, she still wants to leave behind some memories. That’s why Smoothie specifically stayed until the end before leaving—she just wanted to see Ian one more time.

Now that they’ve met and talked, Smoothie left gracefully, and Ian also avoided a potential melodramatic story of love turning into hate.

Now, the only ones left on the island were the Vinsmoke family. When Ian approached Judge, Judge first glanced at Reiju behind Ian and snorted coldly.

Reiju, on the other hand, wore a charming smile and waved to her father.

Judge rolled his eyes and said to Ian, “When Reiju fell into your hands back then, I knew trouble was coming. And now look—you and Big Mom’s battle has dragged our Vinsmoke family into this mess. Once the news spreads, everyone will think that our Vinsmoke family is in league with you, Ian!”

Ian smiled without the slightest hint of anger and spread his hands, saying, “Since that’s the case, why not make it a reality?”

“What do you plan to do?” Judge asked.

Judge sneered, “I’m not trying to discourage you, but even though you’ve taken down Big Mom, as the new Yonko, your foundation can’t compare to hers. The Big Mom Pirates have tens of thousands of combatants, but look at your Dragon Hunter Pirates—you have only a few hundred people in total. How much support can you provide me?”

“But there’s one thing that Big Mom doesn’t have!” Ian pointed behind him.

Judge looked up and found that Ian was pointing at three Pacifistas.

“You mean…” Judge immediately understood.

“Exactly! Pacifistas!” Ian nodded and said, “Your Germa Group can produce clone soldiers, but their combat power probably isn’t sufficient, right? Otherwise, you would have unified the North Blue long ago!”

Judge didn’t reply; he acknowledged this was the truth. The clone soldiers he produced were loyal and would even sacrifice their lives without hesitation to shield their masters at critical moments, but their actual combat strength wasn’t enough.

“But what if we replace these clone soldiers with Pacifistas?” Ian said with a smile. “Your Germa Group is responsible for producing the bodies, and our Dragon Hunter Pirates will handle the modifications. By then, even the Navy’s Pacifistas might not be as numerous as ours!”

This was a problem Ian had been considering for a long time. Due to his steadfast principles, the Dragon Hunter Pirates had never blindly expanded their power and numbers. He didn’t want to recruit heinous pirates into the crew, but this left the Dragon Hunter Pirates constantly troubled by a lack of manpower.

Originally, the solution was simple: produce Pacifistas. But although they had obtained Pacifistas with Uncle Kuma’s help, they only had three. Without technology related to the lineage factor, even Varudo couldn’t mass-produce them; he could only make limited modifications to the existing three Pacifistas.

However, teaming up with the Germa Group would change everything. Germa’s pride was precisely their clones! They could provide an endless supply of bodies for the production of Pacifistas.

Although this might seem disrespectful to Uncle Kuma, Ian felt that Kuma wouldn’t mind. In Ian’s plan, the Pacifistas produced would not only be used by the Dragon Hunter Pirates but also supplied to the Revolutionary Army. This would give the Revolutionary Army the means to confront the Navy’s Pacifistas!

Reaching this point was due to Ian’s own efforts, but in reality, many influential figures had given him considerable help. Teacher Koshiro, Kuina, Whitebeard, even Hawkeye and Red-Haired Shanks—they had all helped Ian in various ways. But those who helped the most were Uncle Kuma, Dragon, and the Revolutionary Army. Without their covert support, Ian might have faced many more obstacles.

One must not forget their roots, so Ian first thought of the Revolutionary Army.

After hearing Ian’s proposal, Judge couldn’t help but feel tempted. To be honest, he had been quite worried about cooperating with the Big Mom Pirates initially. They were pure pirates, and he feared being betrayed. But he had no choice; the Whitebeard Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates didn’t think much of him, and he didn’t plan to deal with a madman like Kaido. So after considering all options, only the Big Mom Pirates were left.

But now, he had a better choice—the Dragon Hunter Pirates!

Compared to Kaido, Ian at least had normal values. Although he was lacking manpower now, this point happened to complement the Germa Group. Both parties needed each other, and with Reiju having followed Ian for so long, Judge believed his daughter wouldn’t set him up. After thinking it over, Judge found he had no reason to oppose.

“Then, deal?” Judge extended his hand toward Ian.

“Deal!” Ian also extended his hand, and they shook on it firmly.

Seeing this, Reiju breathed a sigh of relief. She felt this was the best outcome. She had been worried that Ian and her father might end up arguing due to past grievances and ruin the negotiations.

After reaching the cooperation agreement, Judge quickly got into character and began advising Ian. He said, “Although the Dragon Hunter Pirates have taken over Whole Cake Island, don’t forget that the Big Mom base is known as ‘Totto Land’! There are dozens of islands around Whole Cake Island, all part of Big Mom’s original territory. Pirates from her crew are surely occupying these islands, and they all need to be cleared out!”

“I understand!” Ian was also troubled. To be honest, with so many islands—at least thirty or forty—since they’ve been taken over, he’ll have to allocate manpower to station there. Just like his Travolta Island, the one that produces Thunderstones, and Dressrosa as well. Even if he doesn’t interfere with the country’s governance and operations, since they’ve hoisted his pirate flag and are seeking his protection, he still needs to symbolically station some people there.

But the Dragon Hunter Pirates have so few people, only a few hundred. If they spread out, having one or two people on an island would be fortunate.

Perhaps he should ask Uncle Dragon for some Revolutionary Army personnel to help…

Oh, right, there’s also Buggy. After escaping from Impel Down, he took those prisoners with him. Now his Pirate Dispatch Company has opened; maybe he can help?

Of course, Judge’s Germa Group can also assist. They can allocate some clone soldiers to garrison the islands. But the premise is that these stationed troops must not cause trouble or tarnish the Dragon Hunter Pirates’ reputation.

Ian has always considered the Dragon Hunter Pirates to be righteous thieves…

Being experienced and knowledgeable, Judge reminded Ian that this is the most critical period. With the sudden collapse of the Big Mom Pirates, many distant territories might attract audacious pirate attacks. This is the time for the Dragon Hunter Pirates to establish the authority of a Yonko. So when facing pirates who want to take advantage and seize territory, they must suppress them mercilessly.

Ian deeply agreed. Just look at the situation after Whitebeard died in original story. The islands he protected immediately fell into war.

Pirates are pragmatic by nature, especially during power transitions; there will always be those harboring opportunistic thoughts.

Apart from territorial issues, how to govern the occupied lands is also a big problem. Under Big Mom’s rule, the residents of Tottaland had to pay a “soul tax,” where a portion of their souls would be taken at fixed times and given to the Big Mom Pirates. Now that Ian has taken over, these residents are probably worried about what kind of tax he will impose.

Territories under the protection of a Yonko all need to pay tribute; that’s the rule. Ian can’t simply waive it.

Moreover, the Big Mom Pirates have fled but left many things on Whole Cake Island. Not to mention, Robin is already eager to study the Poneglyphs they’ve left behind.

Ian had promised her that he would help her uncover the historical truth. Now this matter has taken a significant step forward.

In short, there are many complicated matters to handle.

And just as Ian was busy with various affairs in his newly occupied territory, the president of the World Economic News Paper also returned to his own domain…

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