Chapter 117: Expansion of Territory

Ye Fan knew that Luffy should be practicing with Rayleigh at this time, and it was also a good opportunity for him to expand his territory.

After spending a few comfortable days with Hancock on Daughter Island, Ye Fan bid farewell to Hancock and prepared to start his new journey.

He used Flying Thunder God to quickly return to Fishman Island.

At this time, Fishman Island has become one of Ye Fan's important bases, and Esdeath has been waiting there for a long time, ready to lead Ye Fan's subordinates to expand the territory. The residents of Fishman Island warmly welcome Ye Fan's arrival. After all, Ye Fan not only brings peace and stability, but also provides them with more protection.

Ye Fan stood in the central square of Fishman Island, overlooking the troops assembled in front of him.

Esdeath stood beside him, looking heroic and with a confident smile on her face. Her men were well-trained and ready to go at any time.

"Esdeath, are you ready?" Ye Fan asked with a firm look.

"Of course, Lord Ye Fan. We can set off at any time." Esdeath replied with a hint of excitement and anticipation in her tone.

Ye Fan nodded, turned to face his troops, and said loudly: "From today on, we will expand our territory around Fishman Island. Our goal is to build a powerful force, an empire that can gain a foothold in this world. We will conquer all directions and create a new era!"

The soldiers shouted loudly and their morale was high.

Esdeath stepped forward and commanded the troops to start the movement. She led 3,000 elite soldiers, boarded large submarines and warships, and quickly headed for the sea around Fishman Island.

During the conquest, Ye Fan and Esdeath's troops encountered many challenges.

The extreme weather and unknown waters made sailing extremely difficult, but with the strong strength of Ye Fan and Esdeath, they overcame these difficulties one by one.

One day, Ye Fan was standing on the deck of a warship, looking at the sea ahead, when he suddenly felt a strong chill. On the sea ahead, a large pirate group appeared in sight, heading towards them.

"That's the Hurricane Pirates. They are very famous in this sea area." Esdeath said calmly.

The captain of the Hurricane Pirates, a tall pirate with a face full of flesh, stood at the bow and laughed arrogantly: "Are you the legendary Ye Fan? I heard that you are very powerful, but in this sea area, only our Hurricane Pirates have the final say!"

Ye Fan smiled coldly: "Really? Then let me see your strength."

Before he finished speaking, Ye Fan used the Flying Thunder God Warlock and instantly appeared on the enemy ship.

The pirates on the enemy ship were panicked for a moment. Ye Fan waved his fists and knocked down dozens of enemies in an instant.

The captain of the Hurricane Pirates was shocked and realized that he had underestimated the strength of his opponent. He immediately knelt down and begged for mercy: "Sir, we were wrong! Please spare my life!"

Ye Fan gave him a cold look and turned back to his warship. Esdeath led her troops to quickly take over the Hurricane Pirates' ship and captured them all.

This battle not only made Ye Fan's reputation more resounding, but also made the forces around Fishman Island stand in awe of him.

In the following months, Ye Fan and Esdeath continued to expand their territory, conquered one sea area after another, and established a solid rule.

As the territory continues to expand, Ye Fan's power becomes stronger and stronger.

Under his leadership, Fishman Island became a powerful stronghold, and Esdeath led elite troops to continuously expand the territory of Ye Fan's empire.

Ye Fan's reckless expansion of territory has not only attracted the attention of the navy, but also the attention of other pirate groups. Although these forces have not shown any intention of counterattacking for the time being due to fear of Ye Fan's strength, the intelligence networks of all parties have been closely following Ye Fan's every move.

In just a few days, Ye Fan's territory expanded several times, and his sphere of influence expanded from Fishman Island to many key sea areas. Under his leadership, the troops led by Esdeath captured cities and territories with great momentum.

At the Navy Headquarters, the new Admiral Aokiji is discussing the current situation with several admirals.

"Ye Fan's expansion speed is too fast. We must take action, otherwise he will become one of the new Four Emperors." Aokiji said calmly, his eyes solemn.

General Fujitora nodded: "Yes, Ye Fan's strength should not be underestimated. He is not only personally strong, but his subordinates are also elite troops."

Green Bull frowned: "We can't let his power continue to expand, otherwise the situation in the entire New World will be completely out of control."

Aokiji stood up and made a decision: "Send the fleet immediately to the area controlled by Ye Fan for reconnaissance. We need more information to formulate countermeasures."

At the same time, other pirate groups were also closely watching Ye Fan's movements.

In a secret base in the New World, Blackbeard Teach is discussing countermeasures with his deputies.

"This Ye Fan is really arrogant." Blackbeard laughed, but there was a sinister light in his eyes. "He is in the limelight now, but we have to find an opportunity to teach him a lesson."

The deputies nodded in agreement.

Under Ye Fan's control, the new territory was quickly integrated. As a core stronghold, Fishman Island was not only a gathering place for resources and population, but also a strategic location.

Ye Fan stood on the high platform of Fishman Island, overlooking the entire island. Esdeath walked up to him and reported the latest results of the battle.

"Lord Ye Fan, we have taken control of several important islands in the surrounding area and successfully repelled several pirate groups that attempted to resist." Esdeath said confidently.

Ye Fan nodded, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes: "Very good, continue to expand our influence. We must not only gain a foothold here, but also become the ruler of the new world."

In the next few days, Ye Fan and Esdeath continued to implement the expansion plan. They formulated a detailed strategy, not only to control more islands, but also to build a strong defense system to deal with possible counterattacks.

In battle after battle, Ye Fan and his men continued to win and consolidate their territory and power. Although various forces were secretly observing, no one dared to confront them head-on for the time being.

As the territory continued to expand, Ye Fan's reputation grew, and his sphere of influence gradually became a force that could not be ignored in the new world.

Although there is no direct conflict for the time being, Ye Fan knows that the challenges in the future will be more severe. He must always be vigilant and constantly improve his own strength and the combat effectiveness of his men.

Standing on the high platform of Fishman Island, Ye Fan looked at the sea in the distance, his heart full of expectations and determination for the future: "The new world has just begun."