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A week later, earthquakes occurred worldwide again, but this time the tremors were relatively minor in other sea areas, with only North Blue experiencing strong tremors.
North Blue, Extreme Cold Port.
The sea level was constantly rising!
On the ship with a white frost wolf head on its flag, the pirates grabbed ropes and other things to secure themselves, one by one shouting in terror. "Captain, help!"
"Waaahhh!"
The white-haired captain crashed into the ship's side.
The sudden environmental change completely baffled the pirates, and only when the surroundings quieted down did everyone breathe a sigh of relief.
"Ouch, that scared me to death."
Gazelleman clutched his waist, a look of lingering fear on his face.
He was now the navigator on the ship, but even in the New World, he had never encountered such bizarre environmental changes.
It was clearly a clear sky, and the sea breeze was very gentle, yet suddenly the waves surged, and the ship was almost overturned.
Gazelleman came to the edge of the deck and looked at the surrounding environment.
"Huh?"
He rubbed his eyes and continued to look.
"Huh?!"
Gazelleman was completely stunned.
Their pirate ship was located at the top of a dirt slope, surrounded by land as far as the eye could see.
What was going on?
Where was the sea? Where was that vast sea?
Yamato came over, a bump swelling on her head, her face full of pain.
"Gazelleman, what's going on?!"
"Captain Yamato, I'm afraid we can't be pirates anymore!"
Gazelleman pointed outside, his face full of horror.
"We've traveled to another world!"
In Wano Country, ever since life in various towns had improved, the entertainment industry also began to develop rapidly. A Miss opened a bookstore, which included some transmigration novels like "The Wonderful Adventure of XX."
The opening was very similar to the scene before them!
"Huh? What is going on?!"
Yamato's eyes widened.
Where was the sea? Where was that vast sea?!
Gazelleman analyzed seriously. "Captain, we must have encountered a space-time turbulence just now, and then traveled to another world!"
"So that's it!"
Yamato had a sudden realization.
"Can we go back?"
"Well, it is said that a hero who travels to another world can return to their original world as long as they defeat the Demon King!"
Become a hero, defeat the Demon King!
Yamato's pupils trembled, and she instantly felt a sense of mission bestowed upon her. She immediately raised her spiked club and aimed it forward.
"Wahahaha, lads, let's go defeat the Demon King together!"
"Oh oh oh!"
Her subordinates cheered excitedly.
Such a bizarre experience was impossible for ordinary people to encounter. From this, it was clear that they were chosen by heaven, lucky people!
"Since we can't sail by ship now, are we still pirates?"
"Those who adventure on land should be called mountain bandits, right!"
"Wahahaha, I want to be a hero!"
Three days later.
The group looked gaunt, leaning on their weapons and moving with difficulty.
"Water... I want water..."
After three days of walking, they still hadn't found any traces of human life, and the surrounding environment was also very bad.
No forests, no animals.
Lakes, rivers, stranded fish and shrimp.
It was completely different from the world in their memory, more like they had come to the bottom of the sea. Everything was incredibly strange and peculiar.
Food was not lacking, but freshwater resources were almost non-existent.
One thing could be confirmed.
They had indeed come to another world. Such a vast land and environment could hardly exist in their world.
Another world was so terrifying!
"Eh, what is that?!"
Light flickered on a distant hilltop.
Everyone widened their eyes.
It was a town!
"Charge!"
Without hesitation, everyone immediately took off running.
They were dying of thirst.
When the group arrived in the town, their eyes were immediately drawn to the tall building on the outermost perimeter, where many residents were gathered at the entrance.
"Adventurers' Guild"
"Woohoohooh!"
Yamato's eyes sparkled.
This was it!
Her hero's journey was about to begin!
Days passed, and the earthquakes in North Blue occurred one after another. In just two months, the landscape underwent tremendous changes.
Approximately half of the area was covered by land, and the islands that were originally scattered across various places were almost all connected by land.
A true continent!
The cost was that the Red Line on the North Blue side dropped by several thousand meters, and the central area even sank into the sea, connecting with East Blue.
Facing endless resources, under the policy of the Hoenn Government, various countries successively created Adventurers' Guilds, calling on the public to go out and explore, and dispatched armies to explore the surrounding areas.
East Blue, Windmill Village.
"Adventurers, huh."
The villagers looked at the newspaper.
While North Blue was undergoing changes, the propaganda about Adventurers also continued. Compared to going out to sea as a pirate, becoming an Adventurer offered greater benefits.
In the past, many warriors who yearned for freedom wanted to be Adventurers or explorers, but under the policy of the World Government, becoming an explorer was extremely difficult.
First, one had to obtain the consent of their own country, and then, when traveling to other sea areas, one also needed to apply to the World Government, which sometimes took several years, and also required paying high fees, etc.
It was not only fraught with difficulties, but a slight oversight could lead to being labeled a pirate.
But now, as long as one went to an Adventurers' Guild in any kingdom in North Blue, one could apply for Adventurer status.
Not only could one earn remuneration, but there were even subsidies from the Adventurers' Guild, such as free accommodation during the beginner period, and many other benefits.
Makino's bar.
The Red Hair Pirates were drinking.
Lucky Roux asked expectantly, "Boss, have you read the newspaper? The Hoenn Government is recruiting Adventurers worldwide to explore the New Continent!"
"Yes, I know."
Shanks held a wine bottle, a smile on his lips.
He was no longer the awe-inspiring Yonko. For the past two years, he had been holed up in East Blue, forgotten by the world.
Such a life was not bad either.
Compared to vying for dominance, he preferred free and unrestrained adventures, and they no longer had the qualifications to return to the New World.
"It's been a long time since we had an adventure."
Shanks took a swig of wine, then looked at his long-awaiting companions. After two years of being cooped up, his companions could no longer hold back.
"Prepare to set sail!"
"We're going to North Blue to be Adventurers!"
"Oh oh oh!"
Everyone cheered excitedly.
They were not interested in the identity of Adventurers, but as for the New Continent, even if it meant death, they had to go and take a look. What could be more exciting than such a grand adventure?
Similar situations were happening all over the world.
Whether it was pirates, various countries, or even the World Government and the Marines, no force would ignore the newly appeared continent.
Even the Yonko wanted to see it.
Because none of them had ever seen a true continent in the literal sense. Even by imagination, they couldn't envision its specific appearance.
In addition, the All Blue Canal greatly reduced the difficulty of traveling to North Blue, making it easy for even small pirate groups to reach.
The wave of exploring the New Continent began.
At the same time, All Blue Canal.
While the world's attention was drawn to the New Continent, the construction of the Hoenn Headquarters was also quietly underway.