"Chuju Island is located on the Grand Line, not belonging to any of the Seven Routes but situated in an area between the fourth and fifth routes.
Its size is only one-sixth of Basque Island's, but due to its proximity to Basque Island, it has become a temporary foothold for all factions intending to seize the position of the Wine God.
"So, to come to this island, one must rely on these creatures called Wine Bugs for guidance?" On the deck of an armed pirate ship, as the island's contours began to emerge, Nicholas casually asked his companion, Kallet.
Kallet nodded as he observed the emerging island and explained, "Due to the magnetic field, ordinary people can't find this place without the guidance of Wine Bugs. Even if they stumble upon it by chance, without sufficient strength, they'll only end up wasting their lives."
As they approached the island, a survivor desperately swam towards their ship, having witnessed a nearby sinking vessel surrounded by floating bodies. Kallet paid no attention to them, focusing instead on his subordinate, who promptly joined him at the ship's rail.
"Chuju Island is generally accepted as a peaceful zone by major factions. Our next few days will be our final preparation time before the eruption of the Wine God on Basque Island, en route to Basque Island."
Looking at the sinking ship, Kallet smiled reminiscently, recalling past experiences. "I remember when I first came here with Wu Fang, we brought two thousand people. But when we left, only two hundred survived. I was among those two hundred. It was through that journey that I earned my ticket to Chuju Island."
"Do you have any news from the intel I asked you to gather?" Nicholas inquired, indifferent to Kallet's past. The information network of underground forces often exceeded that of the Navy's, delving into secrets even the Marines were unaware of, provided the price was right.
"Not yet. The latest information about Adam Wood was from last month. We're still trying to gather more," Kallet responded.
Nicholas contemplated, considering the combat techniques he observed from Kallet's battle. "Your fighting style earlier seemed to bear resemblance to the Six Styles of the Navy, particularly the Moon Step and Shave."
Kallet acknowledged, "The aerial movement indeed incorporates elements of the Six Styles, focusing on high-speed movement within a specific space through intense bursts of energy. However, Kill Fist prioritizes attack and destructive power."
Nicholas mused on the adaptability of combat techniques in the world of pirates, contemplating the possibility of integrating elements from various sources to create a unique fighting style.
As his thoughts flowed, Nicholas envisioned potential techniques, focusing on enhancing his combat prowess to match formidable adversaries like Garp and Roger.
However, he acknowledged the need for refinement and experimentation, understanding that his current techniques might not suffice against such opponents.
Once successful, he envisioned himself as the master of shadow in the world of pirates.