Chapter 71

In the Turbulent Sea, half a month had passed since the deal with Doflamingo was struck. During this time, under the leadership of core members like Enel, Aigin, and Tuantuan, the Smiling Pirates rapidly occupied the islands within a radius of nearly a thousand nautical miles. They subjugated sixteen pirate crews of various sizes, almost all of whom possessed bounties around 100 million Beli. With a continuous influx of new recruits, their labor force was more than ample. Every newly joined pirate was thrown into the grand enterprise of carrying bricks and building up the islands—a physical training exercise, as it was grandly called. On Smile Island—the island directly beneath Qunyu Pavilion—construction was nearing its final stages thanks to the tireless efforts of everyone involved. Trading zones, auction areas, sightseeing districts, arenas, and a diverse array of other facilities filled the island with a vibrant, newborn energy.