Chapter 257: West Blue Request for Aid

West Blue, Otefi Island.

It was around three or four in the morning.

A dense formation of three-masted ships quietly approached the waters surrounding Otefi Island from the open sea.

These ships did not bear any pirate flags, nor did they have any distinctive markings, clearly indicating that they were not typical pirates.

On the deck of the leading luxurious heavy frigate, a group of people dressed in black suits, adorned with jewelry and cigars, were gathered, embodying the image of villains.

"This time, our surprise attack on the Razor Gang will definitely teach those arrogant rookies a harsh lesson! I wonder how much the leader of the Razor Gang will fetch in the slave market! He's quite a powerful Devil Fruit user!" said a portly man in a suit with an expectant tone.

Beside him, a sly-looking, thin Grandpa laughed oddly, "Based on the usual prices, a Devil Fruit can fetch at least 200 million Beli on the black market, and even over 500 million Beli at an auction."

"Though I'm not sure where Shelby got his Devil Fruit from, judging by his external abilities, he's no less powerful than 'Scarface' from the Capone Gang," added a tall, lean young man. "I reckon a user of his strength could be auctioned for over 500 million Beli! Those nobles have a unique obsession with powerful ability users!"

These men were all from other gangs in the West Blue.

In the past, under the relentless attacks of the Razor Gang's fearless "Immortal Drifters," these gangs had been continuously losing ground and were on the brink of collapse.

The leader of the Razor Gang, Tommy Shelby, was himself a formidable Devil Fruit user, even more terrifying than 'Scarface,' the former leader of the Capone Gang, who almost unified the West Blue's underworld.

In terms of both individual strength and overall gang power, the old gangs were no match for the Razor Gang.

Facing the rise of the Razor Gang, these old gangs seemed powerless to stop them and could only watch as they grew stronger step by step.

However, unexpected events can happen at any time.

Just as the old gangs were lamenting the Razor Gang's impending expansion, the Immortal Drifters suddenly disappeared for unknown reasons!

The Immortal Drifters were not exclusive to the Razor Gang; other gangs also had their members among them.

Initially, it was thought that the disappearance of the Immortal Drifters was a problem unique to each gang, but it turned out to be a widespread event across the entire West Blue!

The Razor Gang, which had relied heavily on the Immortal Drifters to conquer territories and seize power, suffered the most from this version update's weakening!

This situation excited the other gangs eyeing the Razor Gang's territory.

In the past, the Razor Gang had many players while they had few, so losing was normal.

But now that the players are gone, the Razor Gang's strength has been significantly reduced while theirs remains intact.

This narrowed the power gap between the other gangs and the Razor Gang almost to zero!

Simultaneously, many gangs adjacent to the Razor Gang's territory formed alliances.

Teaming up with some old gangs who had always resented the rise of the Razor Gang, they launched a daring nighttime assault!

As time passed, the distance to Otefi Island quietly closed, and the massive fleet split into several groups.

The largest and most elite group of ships headed towards Otefi Island, while the others sailed towards various affiliated islands.

The goal of these gangs was not just to teach the Razor Gang a lesson but to uproot their power completely!

Inside the Razor Gang's headquarters on Otefi Island, in the top-floor office bedroom, the deeply sleeping Tommy suddenly felt a wave of unease, as if having a nightmare, and woke up with a start.

Whoosh!

At that moment, a whistling sound reached his ears, growing louder and louder, like a sharp blade piercing the silence of the night.

Tommy, hastily getting up and looking through the window, saw numerous red sparks flying towards Otefi Island in the night sky.

"Cannon fire!"

Tommy's pupils contracted slightly.

The fiery meteors quickly approached, falling on Otefi Island moments later.

Boom!!

Explosions shattered the night, with expanding flames and thick black smoke rising instantly, plunging Otefi Island into chaos.

"Who would attack the Razor Gang at this time?" Tommy's expression changed dramatically.

If the disappearance of the Immortal Drifters had a hint of foreshadowing, this sudden artillery bombardment on Otefi Island was completely unexpected!

Tommy quickly got dressed and used his Devil Fruit ability, propelling himself rapidly towards the shore with immense force.

Meanwhile, the Razor Gang's guards noticed the sudden attack, rallying members to fend off the enemy and calming civilians, urging them to take cover.

Tommy landed at the shore, looking at the approaching ships.

"That's the Gambino family, the Luchese family, the Colombo family..."

Several groups from different gangs were disembarking from the ships.

Tommy hid in a corner, frowning deeply.

"This is definitely a premeditated attack!"

"Damn it! Why didn't I anticipate that other gangs would target us after the Immortal Drifters disappeared?"

"With such a large allied fleet landing on Otefi Island, the Razor Gang alone can't withstand them!"

Knowing time was critical, Tommy took out an essential trans-oceanic Den Den Mushi.

After a moment of hesitation, Tommy didn't dial the number.

The Razor Gang's leader wanted to see if he could overcome this crisis with just his and his gang's strength.

...

The next morning.

Grand Line, Paradise.

The Abyss was slowly sailing on the sea.

Adrian sat at the bow, practicing his swordsmanship while looking out at the ocean.

Brr brr brr...

At that moment, the Den Den Mushi rang. Adrian answered the call.

The next moment, the face of a breathless Tommy, blood at the corner of his mouth, appeared on the Den Den Mushi.

"Sir! Good day! The Razor Gang... needs your help!" {Even under bombardment and pincer and so on… you can say 'Good Day'}