You know, although they were here, they often encountered pirates who came here to purchase supplies.
Subsequently, they would warmly entertain these pirates.
They would poison their food and then send them to a Marine Branch to exchange for bounty.
However, after living like this for a long time, they had no sense of belonging at all.
Moreover, they always faced the risk of powerful pirates completely slaughtering them at any time.
Just like this time, if Lu Yu and his crew had made a move, everyone would have already died.
They had no grand ideals or ambitions, nor anything in particular they wanted to do.
The only thing they wanted was to survive!
But, how easy is it to survive on this great sea!?
Now, having such a powerful Dragon Hunting Pirates willing to protect them was simply incredibly good news!
Although they didn't know what Lu Yu saw in them, they now had something to rely on.
Even if what they were about to rely on was a Dragon Hunting Pirates, what did it matter!?
Were they supposed to be like those Allied Nations, establish a country, and then pay expensive celestial gold to seek the World Government's protection?
Clearly, living like that would be worse than their current situation!
Who the ruler was, they didn't care.
As the lowest-level beings, all they needed to know was whether they could survive under the protection of this protector.
Clearly, the Dragon Hunting Pirates, led by Lu Yu, was a good choice.
In a short time on the sea, they had already gained such a high reputation.
Most importantly, the Second Division Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates was doing odd jobs for the Dragon Hunting Pirates.
Even if they were told that the Dragon Hunting Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates had no connection, they wouldn't believe it.
In the eyes of others, they would naturally have the same thought.
This was equivalent to them being protected by both the Dragon Hunting Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates simultaneously.
On the entire Grand Line, who would dare to lay a hand on territory protected by the Whitebeard Pirates?!
Not to mention, there was also the Super Rookie Dragon Hunting Pirates.
This was also why, when the Dragon Hunting Pirates proposed to occupy this place as their territory, everyone had no hesitation or opposition whatsoever.
"This is the flag of my Dragon Hunting Pirates, and it's the first flag to be left in another place!"
"Hold it firm, this is your glory!"
"And also, your protection!"
Seeing the large group of people kneeling before him, Lu Yu felt a strange emotion in his heart.
Although he didn't know what it was, it felt good!
Immediately, he directly plunged the flag in his hand into the ground.
Instantly, a high platform rose from the ground.
The flag of the Dragon Hunting Pirates was also firmly embedded within it.
"Long live the Dragon Hunting Pirates!"
"Glory to the Dragon Hunting Pirates!"
...
A group of people cheered along.
"Ding, congratulations to the host for gaining the trust and respect of the people of the affiliated territory, gaining 5000 reputation points. Each year, the affiliated territory will award reputation points based on the population, with 5000 as the base!"
Just as the pirate flag was planted, the system's prompt sounded again in Lu Yu's ear.
Sure enough, this system wanted Lu Yu to lead the Dragon Hunting Pirates to the pinnacle of the One Piece World!
Of course, Lu Yu also yearned for such a situation.
Since the system encouraged him to do so, what was there to hesitate about?
"From now on, Whiskey Peak will establish a tavern culture!"
"Your task, nothing else, is just to open taverns, open to all forces."
"As for murder and robbery, don't do it."
"When you need financial support, contact us!"
After Lu Yu finished speaking, he pulled out a den den mushi from his embrace and handed it to the leading man.
"Thank you, Captain!"
The man respectfully took the den den mushi.
"By the way, what's your name?"
Lu Yu asked curiously.
After all, this guy was going to be the manager here.
Not knowing his name felt a bit off.
"My humble name is Donald!"
The man said excitedly.
To have his name known by the Captain of the Dragon Hunting Pirates.
This was already enough to excite him.
"Donald..."
"I'll remember you."
"This Whiskey Peak, I'm entrusting it to you from now on."
"Remember, do not do anything that would tarnish the reputation of the Dragon Hunting Pirates."
After Lu Yu finished speaking, he directly set off and left here.
As Lu Yu left, Najeta, Akame, Kuina...
Everyone followed behind Lu Yu and departed.
Looking at the retreating figures of the Dragon Hunting Pirates, Donald's face also showed an excited expression.
He believed that Whiskey Peak would definitely follow the Dragon Hunting Pirates to the peak of the world and share the same glory!
Back on the Extremely Evil Battleship.
"Captain, why did you set up our territory in such a place?"
"Neither in terms of geographical location nor strategic location, this is not a very good area!"
Najeta asked with some confusion.
As for why she waited until now, it was because Lu Yu, as the Captain, had already made his decision.
When acting, Najeta would not have any conflicting opinions.
"Najeta, we came here because of the Log Pose."
"Then, more pirates will come here through the Log Pose."
"The most obvious commercial route on the Grand Line is this Log Pose route."
"If possible, I want to take all the countries and islands along the way as my territory."
"Even the Allied Nations are no exception!"
Lu Yu directly stated his purpose.
Whether it was Whiskey Peak, or the upcoming Small Garden, Drum Island, Alabasta!
Or the later Jaya Island—Sabaody Archipelago.
These were all the most frequently passed areas by pirates on the Grand Line.
These areas had strong commercial trade advantages.
Although Lu Yu currently didn't have his own commercial chain or industrial chain.
However, occupying such areas first was always correct.
Unlike other Four Emperors' Dragon Hunting Pirates.
They occupy an area absolutely because that place has something they want.
What Lu Yu valued more was whether this area was worth occupying.
What benefits could it bring to the Dragon Hunting Pirates after occupying it.
Of course, the most direct benefit was the increase in reputation points.
After the reputation points increased, it indirectly meant an increase in the overall strength of the Dragon Hunting Pirates.
This was the most important thing.
"Is that so!?"
"It seems Captain already has a very good plan for the future."
"However, Captain, when making some decisions, you can reveal a little to us."
"At least, let us also know what to do next."
Najeta said with a smile.
You know, when Lu Yu said he wanted to make Whiskey Peak their territory, Najeta and the others were completely bewildered.
They had no idea what Lu Yu wanted to do.
Fortunately, they had absolute loyalty, so there would be no confusion or anything like that.
"Mm!"
"We are partners, so I have absolute trust in you too!"
"The reason I didn't tell you was that I thought such a thing was simple and there was no need to make a big fuss."
Lu Yu nodded and said slowly.
This kind of bond, connected by the name of partners and doing things as partners.
It was no longer a simple superior-subordinate relationship.