Pirates on Rocks' Ship 996

"Captain, that's the Whitebeard Pirates! Anyone who dares to attack them must be someone important. Do we really want to get involved?" the first mate said with a worried expression.

"Don't worry, didn't you hear what the Whitebeard Pirates said? All we need to do is find clues! If we actually find something, then who will dare to oppose us in this sea? Even if we don't find anything, having had this interaction, we can still say that we are friends of the Whitebeard Pirates!" The captain of the Black Gold Pirates said with a smile.

"The captain is wise!" Upon hearing the captain's words, the surrounding crew members' eyes lit up and they replied.

Soon, the Black Gold Pirates, having assembled, set sail. However, as they began to survey the surrounding area, they discovered several pirate ships flying the Whitebeard Pirates' flag.

This also secretly surprised them, indicating that this matter was definitely not small.

After they explained their purpose, the Whitebeard Pirates' ship did not make things difficult for them. They simply warned them that even if they were to help, it was best not to leave this area for the time being. No one or no ship should leave this area until they found the culprit.

The Whitebeard Pirates' actions immediately plunged the area into a tense atmosphere.

With the Whitebeard Pirates blocking off the seas, many merchant ships were forced to remain stationary and unable to leave.

Although this would likely result in significant losses for them, the Whitebeard Pirates declared that anyone attempting to leave before they found the culprit would be killed.

This left the merchants helpless, as they were simply no match for the Whitebeard Pirates.

Although many merchants were dissatisfied and tried to break through the Whitebeard Pirates' blockade, after the Whitebeard Pirates sank several of their merchant ships, no merchant ships dared to cause any more trouble.

Meanwhile, in a tavern on a small island, several men dressed in black cloaks sat in a corner, drinking and listening to the people around them discussing the Whitebeard Pirates' sudden blockade of the sea.

"How strange! The Whitebeard Pirates have suddenly appeared in our waters and even blocked off the entire area!" one diner said to his companion while drinking.

"You guys don't know this, do you? I received some information that a Whitebeard Pirates ship was attacked in these waters, and it seems there are some very important people on board, and they still haven't been found!" His companion said mysteriously, with an expression that said, "I know everything."

Little did they know that in the corner, the group of people in cloaks exchanged glances after hearing his words.

"Leader..." one of the cloaked figures glanced at the person sitting in the middle and whispered, "Could it be that the Whitebeard Pirates really sealed off the seas for this reason?"

"Don't panic. Whether it's true or not, judging from the Whitebeard Pirates' current behavior, even if it is true, they must value that woman very much!" the leader said in a deep voice.

"Chief, what should we do? Kill them all?" another person asked in a low voice.

"Idiot, if we really kill them, then we'll be mortal enemies with the Whitebeard Pirates!" The leader shook his head and said, "Buy some supplies, then go back. Those few are our protectors now! We absolutely cannot let them get hurt!"

"Yes!" Upon hearing this, the cloaked figures all stood up and left the tavern.

However, they were unaware that the Black Gold Pirates, who had just arrived on the island, were also in the tavern. They had come to relax, but after searching at sea for several days without finding any clues, they had no choice but to go ashore to replenish their supplies.

Just as the cloaked man left, the captain of the Black Gold Pirates frowned slightly. He felt that there was something strange about this group of people. Even a pirate like himself would not dress so conservatively in a tavern.

Chapter 753 The Cloaked Man

"Captain, do you think this group is the one we're looking for? Then why haven't we contacted Whitebeard's crew yet? It would be terrible if they found out!" The vice-captain of the Black Gold Pirates, following behind a group of cloaked figures, said with a worried expression, "So I think it would be better if we notified the Whitebeard Pirates first!"

However, the captain of the Black Gold Pirates shook his head, hesitated for a moment, and said, "This is just our guess. If it's not true, it would be bad if we called the Whitebeard Pirates here."

"My captain! You're so foolish!" The first mate said with a look of utter disappointment, "What are we doing now? We're working for the Whitebeard Pirates. If you don't inform them, how will they know we're seriously helping them search? So even if we're wrong, it doesn't matter. At least it proves that we really are searching carefully, doesn't it?"

The captain of the Black Gold Pirates was taken aback, then fell into deep thought.

After a long pause, the captain of the Black Gold Pirates nodded and ordered his subordinates to contact the Whitebeard Pirates, while he himself led his officers to continue tracking the suspicious cloaked figures.

Marco, who was patrolling the sea, soon received news from the Black Gold Pirates.

"Oh? There's a lead?" Marco perked up immediately upon hearing Frank's report.

"It's hardly a clue! Remember the first pirate crew we contacted? Their captain joined the search too. They found a group of suspicious people on a small island, but that's all they found. They're currently tracking them, and to avoid overlooking any possibilities, they plan to find an excuse to cause trouble once the group reaches their rest stop!" Frank said with a smile.

Marco frowned and said, "What makes them suspect me? What's their basis for it?"

"No, it's simply because their captain thought the other side was more suitable!" Frank shrugged and replied, "So when they notified us, they made things very clear, just in case we were disappointed!"

Marco nodded and said, "Understood. Send a nearby ship over! They're so concerned about us; whether they've actually found a clue or not, we must show them our attitude!"

Frank smiled and said, "I'm afraid that's what they're thinking too. If that's the case, we're in for a lot of work!"

Marco was taken aback for a moment, but he immediately understood what Frank meant. He smiled and said, "There's no other way, everyone will have to work a little harder! If we don't have enough people, we'll bring some more from Xuan Yue Island!"

"Should we inform Captain Sachi? They've arrived at Crescent Moon Island, but since they only arrived recently, I haven't notified him yet. Instead, I've told him to rest on Crescent Moon Island!" Frank looked at Marco and said, "Also, it seems that Sister-in-law Noki is starting to worry. After all, we've been out for so long, and we haven't received any news back!"

"If all else fails, then we'll tell her!" Marco sighed and said, "But... never mind, I'll go back and tell her myself!"

Frank nodded and said, "If there's still no news by tomorrow, Captain Marco, you should go back! Inform Sister-in-law Nochigo and also tell Captain Sachi to bring more men out! This sea area must remain sealed off!"

"Hmm! Hopefully, the Black Gold Pirates will bring us good news!" Marco sighed and said.

Meanwhile, the Whitebeard Pirates' small crew, having received Frank's message, headed towards the island where the Black Gold Pirates were located.

Meanwhile, the captain and his crew of the Black Gold Pirates, who were following the cloaked man, arrived at a tavern and learned from the food the man requested that the number of people in the tavern was not equal to the number they had just met.

"Captain, let me try first!" the first mate said, turning his head to the captain.

"Alright, be careful! Although the Whitebeard Pirates haven't arrived yet, I have a feeling they might be the people we're looking for! You'd better try to get to their room and check!" The captain nodded and said.

"No problem, leave it to me!" the first mate said with a confident smile.

He was very adept at handling this kind of thing.

Soon, after figuring out the room where the other party was staying, the vice-captain of the Black Gold Pirates, Akira, led two men directly to the door. Without saying a word, he kicked the door open and went inside.

However, the moment they entered the room, the cloaked figure inside immediately blocked their way.

"Who are you?" a cloaked figure stood at the front and asked in a deep voice.

"Damn it, don't you know who we are? I'm from the Black Gold Pirates! Outsiders who come here have to pay us protection money! How many days have you been here? Why haven't you paid?" The vice-captain of the Black Gold Pirates, with the face of a villain, spoke first.

"The Black Gold Pirates?" The cloaked man's tone was full of doubt. Some of the cloaked men standing at the back were even planning to make a move, because their companions in another room had already blocked the Black Gold Pirates' vice-captain's escape route!

"What? You want to fight us? Let me tell you, we have countless companions right outside the tavern. If you dare to make a move, they'll come over immediately and chop you into mincemeat!" The first mate, though startled by the other party, still spoke in a tough tone.

"How much do you want?" The cloaked figure at the head of the group stopped his companions and stepped forward to ask.

"Not much, 100,000 Berries per person. Our Black Gold Pirates always follow the rules. As long as you pay the fee, we guarantee your safety on the island!" Upon seeing this, the vice-captain immediately put on a treacherous face and said loudly.

"Here is one million Berries. Can you leave now?" The cloaked leader took a stack of Berries from his companion and handed them to the Black Gold Pirates, speaking softly.

"You guys know the rules. Going against the Black Gold Pirates here won't do you any good!" The vice-captain, having obtained the Berries, immediately beamed with joy and then led his men away.

"Boss, why give them Berries? We should have just killed them. What Black Gold Pirates? We've never even heard of them!" A cloaked man said with considerable dissatisfaction after the Black Gold Pirates' vice-captain left.

"Don't be impulsive! What time is it now? If you make any more noise and attract the attention of the Whitebeard Pirates, it will be really bad. We have plenty of time to deal with this Black Gold Pirates! But because of your momentary impulse, you ended up provoking the Whitebeard Pirates. Do you still want to continue?" the leader said with great dissatisfaction.

Chapter 754 Clues

"So? Did you see anything?" The captain immediately asked as soon as the vice-captain of the Black Gold Pirates came out of the inn.

"Captain, they really are acting strangely. I went into their room, and although I didn't see any valuable clues, I did... I extorted some money from them, and they paid me without hesitation!" The first mate said, gleefully taking out the protection money he had just received.

"Idiot!" The captain was so angry he almost slapped the first mate across the face, yelling, "Did I send you to collect protection money? I sent you to find clues!"

"Don't rush, my captain!" The first mate smiled and put away the Bailey, saying, "Think about it carefully. If they had no ulterior motives, would they have given us protection money so readily? Most people wouldn't compromise so easily in this situation, right? Especially since they seem quite strong, it's even less likely they would agree to my demands so easily! If it were us in this situation, we would most likely have to fight! But they didn't. What does that mean?"

"What does that mean? It means you're greedy?" the captain said, still somewhat annoyed.

"Hahaha...that means they want us to leave quickly, that they don't want to make a big fuss, that they have something to hide!" the first mate laughed. "Captain...maybe...we've really caught a big fish this time!"

The captain's eyes lit up, and he nodded, saying, "You're right. Now we'll continue to monitor them, and when the Whitebeard Pirates arrive, we'll launch our attack!"

"Oh? The captain doesn't want us to go up ourselves?" the first mate asked in surprise.

"Nonsense! Since those people are quite strong, we naturally have to wait for the Whitebeard Pirates to arrive. Otherwise, if we alert them, it will be much harder to find them! Before, it was just our own guess, and it doesn't matter if we were wrong! But now that they might really be the Whitebeard Pirates' target, we can't act recklessly!" the captain said with a light laugh.

"The captain is brilliant!" The surrounding crew members and first mates all flattered him.

Moreover, they didn't have to wait long before Whitebeard's men arrived. However, unlike what they had imagined, the Whitebeard Pirates didn't send any powerful figures this time, only a few members of their combat squad.

"Everyone, we don't know the strength of the enemy yet, but they should be quite strong. Should we call for backup?" Upon seeing the Whitebeard Pirates' combat squad members, the captain of the Black Gold Pirates frowned and said.

"Are you sure that the other party is the target we're looking for?" a member of the first squad asked, somewhat annoyed.

If everyone received this kind of information, and it required the deployment of captains, then even if all the captains in the North Blue returned, it wouldn't be enough. Therefore, they were somewhat unhappy with the Black Gold Pirates' attitude.

However, since the other party was helping them, they did not show any arrogance.

The captain of the Black Gold Pirates frowned and said, "You didn't tell us any specific information about the target you were looking for, so we couldn't be sure. It's just that the other party does seem a bit suspicious, and we were determined to find the right person, so we notified your crew!"

“I know what you mean, but think about it, if everyone gives us this kind of information, how can we handle it? We still need to blockade the sea area, and we simply don’t have that many people. But once we confirm their identities, they definitely won’t be able to escape!” A member of the First Squad’s combat team said confidently.

“Alright, I’ll tell you what we found earlier now, we can talk as we go! Our men are still keeping an eye on them at the inn! We’ll storm in and see if they’ve captured any of your people, then we’ll know!” The captain of the Black Gold Pirates nodded and said.

"That's not certain either. To be honest, we can't even be sure if our people are still alive! So this time, the main focus is on interrogating them. If there are no problems, the captain said not to lay a hand on anyone!" A member of the First Division's combat squad nodded and replied.

"Understood, let's find them first!" The captain of the Black Gold Pirates nodded in response.

Soon, the group arrived at the inn where the cloaked man was staying. Led by the captain of the Black Gold Pirates, they went directly to the man's room.

"I'll knock on the door!" The vice-captain of the Black Gold Pirates stepped forward and said.

"Dong dong dong..."

"Who is it?!" came the questioning voice from inside after the vice-captain of the Black Gold Pirates knocked on the door.

"It's me, a member of the Black Gold Pirates!" The vice-captain looked at the captain, then at Whitebeard's men, and replied.

"What, it's you again?" When the door opened, the person on the other end was a burly man with a scar on his face. He was stunned to see so many people outside.

"We are from the Whitebeard Pirates, and we have some questions for you!" A member of the First Division stepped forward and directly stated his identity.

However, upon hearing this, the other party's expression immediately changed. He then kicked the vice-captain of the Black Gold Pirates, sending him flying. At the same time, he quickly retreated and called to his companions.

Upon seeing this, the captain of the Black Gold Pirates and the combat members of the Whitebeard Pirates' First Division all changed their expressions drastically and rushed into the room to attack the other party.

But at that moment, the cloaked figures inside the room were all ready and launched an attack on them instantly, knocking them all away. Then, these cloaked figures jumped out of the window.

"Damn it! There's something wrong with these people, and they might be the ones we're looking for. Notify Captain Marco immediately!" The combatant from the First Division struggled to his feet and said to his comrade who had also been knocked away.

“Alright! But we don’t have enough manpower right now, and the enemy is quite strong! So let’s not engage in conflict with them for the time being. Captain Black Gold, please take some men to blockade the port. Their ships are definitely in the port! Our men will blockade the area around the island. As long as they can’t leave the sea, once our men arrive, it will be their death!” Another member of the combat team said directly.

"Besides this room, the Exhaustion Room is also theirs. I noticed earlier that their numbers don't match the number of people who ordered food. Perhaps your people are in that room!" the Black Gold Pirates' captain said excitedly.

His strength surpassed that of the members of the First Division's combat squad, so even when faced with the sneak attack just now, he managed to block the opponent's attack without sustaining any injuries.

If he still doesn't realize he's made a great contribution at this point, then he's an idiot.

"Alright, go find them immediately. Finding them is more important than capturing them, Captain Black Gold. If we can find the people we're looking for this time, I'm sure we'll pay you a reward that will satisfy you!" The combatant from the First Squad replied with shining eyes.

Chapter 755 The Reason

"Captain Marco!" Frank found Marco breathlessly and said, "We have news! The people the Black Gold Pirates found attacked and ran away as soon as they saw our people. Moreover, they found Bellemere and Ken at the hotel where the Black Gold Pirates were staying!"