But now that the Valji Family was burdened by the plague, this was less of a concern.
At the Transfer Port harbor, many pirates, sailors, smugglers, and civilians had gathered to watch Ivita and his crew set sail. Among them were a number of the Valji Family's spies.
They engaged in fervent discussion.
"They're really daring to head towards Cross Island. Do those guys have no fear of death?"
"It's more peaceful to stay in Transfer Port."
"Peaceful? Are you even pirates anymore? What's the point of being a pirate if you want peace? In my opinion, Ivita is the one who truly embodies a pirate's spirit! Greedy! Shrewd! Powerful! Confident, upholding freedom!"
"Don't hype him too much. Just in these few days at the harbor, we've all noticed, either intentionally or unintentionally, how he restrains his subordinates and sets strict rules. He's not cut out to be a pirate, he doesn't have that talent; he has brought new rules here. In my view, he's a born rule-maker."