King Wang Shi put down the documents, closed his eyes, tapped the table, and pondered which target to deal with first.
Aramaki of Taya Kingdom in the South Sea, Issho of Twin Serpent Island in the West Sea...
Wapol of Drum Island on the Grand Line, the gold and Eneru of Sky Island, the Shichiseiken of Asuka Island, the mythical Kirin Lion of Treasure Beast Island...
Sleep Ancient Town in the New World...
Before long, King Wang Shi slowly opened his eyes.
Having made his decision, King Wang Shi immediately ordered the expeditionary force, which was sweeping pirates outside, to return to Goa Imperial Capital.
As for Bartolomeo and Edradgo, who were unifying the underworld of the East Blue, he let them continue their missions.
He also had them protect Goa Imperial Capital.
Previously, under King Wang Shi's arrangement, many Clone Soldiers had already been dispatched and incorporated into the Barto Club.
They helped Bartolomeo unify the underworld forces of other Allied Nations.
As for the underworld of the Goa Empire itself, it had long since dissipated; those who could joined the army, or were merged into the Barto Club.
Goa Imperial Capital and the seven major provinces did not need underworld forces; the Royal Guard and King's Army forces were sufficient.
Even if underworld forces appeared, they could only be forces of the Barto Club.
The Barto Club was now King Wang Shi's black glove.
It handled some dark matters for King Wang Shi.
...
As the expeditionary force returned,
even Sanji from the Baratie was summoned to Goa Imperial Capital.
“Can I finally travel the world?”
Nami, who returned to the Royal City with the expeditionary force, excitedly found Nojiko and Kaya to share the exciting stories of sweeping pirate groups in the East Blue.
“My medical skills have finally met the standard for going to sea with a ship.”
Kaya listened to Nami's sharing, a determined smile appearing on her face.
As King Wang Shi took Reiju and Baby5 as new imperial consorts, she had been studying almost forgetting to eat and sleep, just to gain King Wang Shi's attention.
“I’ve also finished learning nutrition and botany, so I can also go with the ship.”
Nojiko's face was excited; she had also worked very hard this past month, staying home to study.
Coupled with Kaya's whitening agent, her skin had become a shade lighter.
She had become much more confident.
...
“Ahahaha, that Edradgo ran off to hang out with Bartolomeo, and this time he wasn't summoned back by King Wang Shi, so he definitely lost the chance to go with the ship.”
Eric, dressed in an imperial military uniform with an Imperial Baron medal on his chest, showed a wild smile on his face.
This month-long grand hunt allowed him to integrate the Six Styles: Rankyaku he learned under Garp's Marines into his Devil Fruit ability development, making his Wind Blade stronger and stronger.
“I wonder if His Majesty is going to the Grand Line?”
Zoro's face had shed much of its childishness, and his expression became increasingly resolute; this pirate Eliminate had greatly refined and strengthened his swordsmanship.
It would be best to encounter stronger swordsmen, master swordsmen, or even Hawkeye Mihawk.
“There will definitely be stronger pirates in the Grand Line.”
Saka also felt that the pirates of the East Blue were too weak and could no longer help them grow stronger.
Van Auger, as always, was taciturn, silently wiping his sniper rifle and his Baron medal.
It was a bit difficult to be promoted to Imperial Viscount.
Defeating or killing a pirate with a bounty over 100 million was difficult; this was a Supernova level.
However, in the New World, the number of pirates with bounties over 100 million was very large.
His opportunities would be much greater.
‘Once I awaken Armament Haki and infuse it into my bullets, even a Supernova, I can take down with one shot!’
Van Auger, who had already awakened Observation Haki, was full of confidence in his eyes.
His talent lay in Observation Haki, so awakening Armed Haki was a bit difficult.
However, Zoro's talent lay in Armed Haki, and he was now on the verge of awakening it.
He was ahead of the other Imperial Barons.
“Iron Cut! Flying Slash!”
Zoro and Saka were both growing stronger in the direction of master swordsmen.
...
While these people waited, a Marine unit actually entered the Goa Royal Palace.
“It's her?”
Zoro and Saka looked at Tashigi, clad in a cloak of justice, with surprise in their eyes.
At this moment, King Wang Shi also appeared before everyone.
“Tashigi, Base Commander of Marine Branch 153, greets King Wang Shi!”
Tashigi led a group of Marines in a salute to King Wang Shi.
This time, Tashigi received orders from Marineford to protect the Goa Emperor on his visit to Allied Nations in the South Sea.
Along the way, King Wang Shi's orders would be primary.
“Not bad, Colonel Tashigi, very spirited!”
King Wang Shi looked at Tashigi, who was carrying the good sword Shigure at her waist; although she still wore black-rimmed glasses, she had a heroic and valiant air about her.
“Greetings, Your Majesty!”
All the Barons and female officials saluted King Wang Shi.
“You may dispense with the formalities. Is everything ready?
This voyage will first proceed from Mary Geoise's safe passage to the South Sea. After returning from the South Sea, we will cross the Red Line via Mary Geoise to the West Sea.
Then, from the West Sea, we will enter the Grand Line through Reverse Mountain, and finally return to the East Blue via Mary Geoise's safe passage.”
King Wang Shi announced the itinerary to everyone; this time, they would first sail across most of the world.
As for the North Blue and the New World, that would be discussed later.
In any case, Aramaki and Issho, these two Admiral-level powerhouses, were King Wang Shi's main objective for this trip.
“To the South Sea, then into the Grand Line from the West Sea?”
“This will definitely be an exciting adventure.”
...
Upon hearing the itinerary, everyone became incredibly excited.
And with Marine escort, it was even more secure.
After King Wang Shi arranged domestic affairs with Empress Sally and organized the Germa Kingdom,
he led a small fleet of three ships: the Exile Emperor, a warship, and a snail ship, and set off.
Originally, King Wang Shi wanted to leave Reiju in the Goa Empire to control the Germa Kingdom.
But she pleaded for a long time, insisting on going together.
She wanted to spend more time with Sanji.
Under Reiju's various pleas, King Wang Shi could only agree to her request.
At King Wang Shi's command, the three warships departed from the Goa Empire.
The Goa Empire was actually closer to the Red Line near Holy Land Mary Geoise, which was much faster than going to Reverse Mountain.
It only took two days.
The Goa Empire's diplomatic fleet arrived at the Red Line's safe passage, heavily controlled by the World Government.
When King Wang Shi saw the Marine Vice Admiral escorting them this time, a touch of surprise appeared in his eyes.
Vice Admiral Bluegrass, a Paramecia-type Horse-Horse Fruit user, a small old woman, and also the elder sister of Marine Grand Staff Officer Vice Admiral Tsuru.
Her Horse-Horse Fruit ability allowed her to turn any creature within her Observation Haki range into an obedient mount.
She could even turn the sea beast weapons developed by Vegapunk and the third-generation Pacifista into mounts, so her strength was not to be underestimated.
He wondered to what extent this old woman could control enemies, in terms of quantity and limits.
If one didn't have Armament Haki, they would be controlled by her in minutes.
Her ability was quite tricky.
Damn, is this another bane for Germa?
He wondered if Vice Admiral Bluegrass's Horse-Horse ability was a high-level Devil Fruit ability, and if it could control the Vinsmoke four siblings?
But now, King Wang Shi was an Allied Nations Emperor, not a pirate, so there was nothing to fear.
Vice Admiral Bluegrass still had to diligently escort King Wang Shi, safely guiding the Goa Empire's small fleet through the Calm Belt, from the East Blue to the waters near Marineford on the Grand Line.
...