East Blue, Loguetown.
A magnificent Imperial battleship sailed into the port of Loguetown, causing quite a stir.
Even Colonel Smoker, Loguetown's highest-ranking officer, was at the port to 'greet' the arrival of this prominent figure.
"I hope King Wang Shi doesn't cause trouble in Polar Star Kingdom and Loguetown. Otherwise, I'm not those two useless colonels, Mengka and Nezumi."
Smoker, with his fiery temper, showed no fear towards King Wang Shi, the King of Exile. He even warned Wang Shi, the Emperor of Goa Empire.
He was very confident in his Natural type ability and strength.
"Don't worry. Since Goa Empire has publicly announced a halt to its expansion wars, I won't attack other countries anymore."
"Otherwise, there wouldn't be only one battleship coming this time."
Wang Shi casually fanned away the smoke wafting from Smoker, the old Smoker, and gave a faint smile.
This time, he only brought a few cadres and the Royal Guard who sailed the ship to Loguetown.
The Royal Guard of the expeditionary fleet remained in Sasbar Kingdom and Flaus Kingdom, coordinating with the large forces sent by Goa Empire to fully occupy these new territories.
"Then what is the purpose of your landing in Loguetown this time?"
Smoker didn't fully believe the nonsense spoken by Wang Shi, this devil emperor.
After Goa Empire conquered four countries before, it only stopped fighting for a few weeks before moving against Sasbar Kingdom again, and even captured Flaus Kingdom in one fell swoop.
This behavior was truly deplorable.
However, the Marine had no authority to interfere in wars between Allied Nations.
Smoker also found it difficult to inquire further into such matters.
"Sightseeing! Shopping! And by the way, to see Pirate King Roger's execution platform."
Wang Shi, accompanied by his subordinates Eric, Van Auger, Zoro, and Edradgo, as well as the female officials Nami, Nojiko, and Kaya, directly bypassed Smoker and the Marine and walked towards the center of Loguetown.
"Wait a minute! The pirate Edradgo is a wanted criminal!"
"I can't control the affairs of Goa Empire, but I can control a pirate!!"
Smoker suddenly erupted in white smoke, standing still without turning to look at Wang Shi's group, and spoke in a cold tone.
Instantly.
All the Marine soldiers became tense, and even Tashigi's forehead broke out in cold sweat.
How dare Colonel Smoker suddenly challenge Wang Shi.
Were they going to go to war with Wang Shi, this devil emperor?
Marineford would definitely scold Colonel Smoker!
"Yo-ho, I forgot to tell you, I've already informed Fleet Admiral Sengoku to revoke the bounties for Edradgo and these pirate slaves of mine."
"You just wait for the notification from Marineford, or you can use a telephone bug to ask yourself."
Wang Shi didn't look back and continued to lead his group forward.
"Ah hahaha! I'm the Sound Wave Baron of Goa Empire now, so tell me, aren't you mad, Smoker!!"
Edradgo laughed arrogantly, looking like he was asking for a beating.
Smoker's face darkened when he heard Wang Shi and Edradgo's words, and the white smoke on him became even more turbulent, but in the end, he still didn't make a move.
Damn the power of the Allied Nations!
They can actually change wanted posters!
Just like those Seven Warlords of the Sea, they are all a bunch of scoundrels and villains!
They are all dirty places that harbor filth!
Pirates are pirates, how can their bounties be revoked?
Can the crimes committed by pirates disappear into thin air?
Can those innocent civilians who were killed be resurrected?
"Colonel Smoker, Marineford's order is for us to 'protect' and 'monitor' King Wang Shi and his party."
Tashigi reminded the sullen Smoker with a hint of fear.
"Got it!"
Smoker replied grumpily.
Wang Shi's actions and attitude made him very uncomfortable.
So, he would keep a close eye on Wang Shi today, to make Wang Shi uncomfortable too.
Smoker immediately led a group of Marine soldiers to follow Wang Shi's party.
As they left, Loguetown port immediately became bustling.
They didn't expect that even Colonel Smoker, who feared neither heaven nor earth, had been put in his place by Wang Shi.
This made the residents of Loguetown even more afraid to provoke the people of Goa Empire.
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In a bar near the port.
"Is this the East Blue Emperor's flagship? So cool!"
Bartolomeo, 20 years old this year, was already the underworld boss of dozens to hundreds of streets and villages in Polar Star Kingdom, with his base in his hometown of Loguetown.
He had a small admiration for Wang Shi, the King of Exile.
Wang Shi was able to conquer six kingdoms in such a short time, shaking the world with his might.
This was far more impressive than him conquering dozens of bustling streets and ordinary villages.
And he heard that the Germa 66 army of the North Sea Overlord was coming to find trouble with Wang Shi.
As East Blue people, they naturally supported Wang Shi.
They hoped Wang Shi could defeat Germa 66 and bring glory to the East Blue.
Even help the East Blue shed its title as the weakest sea.
Now, the North Sea was known as the strongest of the Four Seas.
If Wang Shi could defeat the overlord of the North Sea.
Wouldn't that mean their East Blue would become the new strongest sea?
Trampling the North Sea, South Sea, and West Blue underfoot.
As soon as he thought of this, Bartolomeo even felt a sense of shared hatred with Wang Shi, wishing he could contribute and help Wang Shi defeat Germa 66.
If Wang Shi helped the East Blue get rid of the title of the weakest sea, they, the East Blue people, would feel much more dignified when traveling abroad, sharing in the glory.
Just like a saying circulating in Goa Empire.
'The glory of the Empire, you all have a share.'
If Wang Shi became the pride of the East Blue and a world-renowned figure.
They, too, would share in the glory of the East Blue.
Future pirates heading to the Grand Line would have more face.
They wouldn't be scorned by pirates from other seas for the East Blue being the weakest sea.
"Boss Barto, should we also go and meet the King of Exile in person?"
The power-hungry underworld underlings also wanted to meet Wang Shi, this influential figure who shook the East Blue.
Forget about autographs, just seeing him would be enough.
"Good! We'll go meet Wang Shi and see if he needs our help to fight the Germa Evil Corps of the North Sea."
Bartolomeo grinned, revealing his sharp teeth, and led his underworld underlings towards the center of Loguetown.
And the Barto Club's underlings were all secretly making fun of their boss in their hearts.
What did their boss just say?
He was going to ask Wang Shi if he needed help?
Please!
They were just a bunch of gangsters who hadn't even unified the underworld of Loguetown and Polar Star Kingdom.
What could they possibly do to help Wang Shi?
They could only hope that Boss Barto wouldn't say anything reckless later and offend this devil emperor known as the King of Exile.
At this moment, in the Ippon-Matsu Weapon Shop in Loguetown.
The owner, Ippon-Matsu, had already obediently taken out the shop's treasure, Ryō Wazamono, Shūsui.
Zoro and Saka were both attracted by this Ryō Wazamono, and were discussing the right to its ownership.
Meanwhile, Wang Shi found the cursed sword Kitetsu the Third in the sword barrel.
Seeing Wang Shi, the East Blue Emperor, pick up that ominous cursed sword, Ippon-Matsu didn't dare to speak up and warn him.
He muttered to himself, this King of Exile, should be worthy of wielding this cursed sword, right?
Smoker and Tashigi watched Wang Shi and his group enter the weapon shop.
They hadn't expected Wang Shi to really be here for shopping and sightseeing.
Wang Shi didn't even go to see Pirate King Roger's execution platform immediately, which indeed made him a mysterious man with a clear purpose.
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