After settling the crew, Duge, Vito, and Barry took a small boat and snuck onto Herd Island.
Duge, now a renowned figure, boarding the island with his fleet would be a challenge to everyone, not worth exposing himself just for one lead.
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Herd Island lies in the center of the East Sea and the South Ocean, governed by Mahamadu, the King of the East Sea on one side, and by Safra Kaniel, the King of the South Ocean on the other.
There's no naval presence on the island.
Due to its unique geographical location, this place is essentially lawless territory.
The island features a bustling black market trade, supplying pirates who can't enter ports with resources and handling their loot laundering.
Here, you can find wanted criminals on the navy's list, pirates who've lost their ships, mercenaries out for quick money, and so on.