From the start, this battle had been too perplexing, leaving room for speculation in all directions, each with its own valid support.0

For years, the pirate crew had kept the position of third leader vacant, waiting for Lady Three’s return. Hai Qianfan had always referred to himself as the acting leader and relinquished control the moment Lady Three came back without even a hint of a power struggle. If he truly wanted to lead the pirates, it would have been easy—Lady Three would not have even competed for it. Was there really a need for all this pretense?0

Moreover, over the years, the pirate crew had gone through numerous internal shifts. The newcomers had always been taught that there was a third leader out there, and that they must follow her upon her return. It was not something that could be faked—the attitudes of the pirates were apparent at first glance.0

In recent years, the pirates had been diligently engaged in trade with the Four Idols Cult, working hard and honestly. Even when it came to taking a cut of the profits, the amount they kept for themselves...0