The Gorosei's Demands! Charlotte Linlin Blocks the Way

Ian was actually quite surprised.

The Gorosei called directly.

He thought to himself, "I didn't cause much of a scene on Enies Lobby, did I?"

Even Dorry and Brogy only used one Overlord attack right from the start, so the damage to Enies Lobby should have been minimal.

Was it really necessary to call in such a fit of anger?

Gorosei?

Dorry and Brogy looked at each other in bewilderment.

Even though they had been away from the sea for a long time, they still knew about the Gorosei.

That's the highest leader of the World Government!

Why did you end up talking to Ian on the phone?

This whole thing sounds so abstract.

The head of government and the second-in-command of the World's Strongest pirate crew are talking on the phone.

If Ian could read minds and know what his two friends were thinking at that moment, he would definitely laugh and say, "What's a phone call with the Gorosei? There's a Pirate Emperor who will be personally received by the Gorosei in the future!"

"You bastard! What do you think you've done?"

The Gorosei's tone was one of utter fury. "Enies Lobby is one of the three major agencies under the government! Attacking Enies Lobby is tantamount to declaring war on the government!"

"Hey, hey, hey, aren't you guys mistaken about something, Gorosei?"

Ian chuckled and reminded him, "We do have a business relationship, but did we somehow develop a friendship without my knowledge?"

The Gorosei on the other end of the phone were stunned for a moment.

Yes.

Aren't the World Government and pirates known to be enemies?

It would be more accurate to say that this kind of cooperation is something that can't be done in the open.

However, being well-informed Gorosei, the man on the other end immediately scoffed, "So, kid, do you want to start a war with the government?"

Dorry and Brogy's expressions tightened instantly.

Are we going to let their relationship cause the Beasts Pirates to go to war with the World Government?

In that case, they're being far too indebted.

But Ian laughed and said, "You guys have the upper hand in this matter; I don't really care."

Dorry couldn't help but gape.

No, Ian, you're incredibly audacious!

Is this a threat to the Gorosei, a threat to the person who holds the highest power in the world?

"Kid, do you think we wouldn't dare?"

The Gorosei' voices were incredibly somber.

"What wouldn't the Gorosei dare to do?"

Ian said leisurely, "Haven't I already said it? The initiative is in your hands. If you want to start a war, what can I do?"

Brogy's lips twitched.

No, Ian, your attitude is indeed a bit unconventional.

"However, I don't think it's a good idea to start a war with the Beasts Pirates and the Giant Kingdom just because of this."

Ian looked at the two giants.

We need to subtly implicate the Giant Kingdom to lend its influence.

The two giants simply nodded solemnly; everything had started because of them, so naturally they couldn't remain uninvolved.

"Just because of that?"

The Gorosei sneered, "Enies Lobby has suffered severe damage; even the commander stationed there has lost his life."

Um?

Ian raised an eyebrow.

Is there really such a great thing?

Although we don't know who died, it was a good death.

Could any of the officers in CP9 be good people?

"Aside from this, Ian,"

The Gorosei's voices grew even colder, "You don't think we're unaware of the connection between your Beasts Pirates and Golden Lion, do you?"

"Oh?"

Ian raised an eyebrow. "Really? Is that so?"

"Those extra islands around Wano Country, are you trying to tell me they formed naturally?"

The Gorosei sneered.

Ian laughed and said, "Nature is amazing, isn't it?"

"Enough!"

The Gorosei on the other side seemed unwilling to waste any more time on this, and roared, "Boy, we can let this matter go, but we have two demands."

Not surprising at all.

After all, if the World Government were truly going to war with the Beasts Pirates, where would the Gorosei find the time or inclination to make a phone call?

Of course, the best course of action is to concentrate forces as quickly as possible and then launch a full-scale attack on Wano Country.

Without giving the Beasts Pirates any time to react, they were completely crushed.

Since they made this call, it's clear they're here to negotiate.

Without giving Ian any time to refuse, the Gorosei continued, "First, you must help the government establish trade relations with the Giant Kingdom."

"Trading?"

Ian said with great interest, "A World Government, of all people, actually has to rush to establish contact with a country?"

That being said, Ian knew very well that the World Government coveted the power of the Giants.

Otherwise, the Navy wouldn't have recruited so many Giant Vice Admiral, and the Science Unit wouldn't have conducted research on human Megamorph.

Unfortunately, throughout history, the Giant Kingdom has always been somewhat resistant to the World Government, since they worship the Sun God.

Does this mean they believe the Giant Warrior Pirates can be used to turn the tide?

Just as I expected.

"What the government wants to do is none of your concern; you just need to answer yes."

Ian glanced at the two giants.

"Hehehehe! Then say yes, Ian!"

Dorry laughed heartily, "If it's just trade, it doesn't matter at all, does it?"

You heard that.

Ian spoke into the Den Den Mushi.

"Very good,"

They seemed quite satisfied. "Then, the second thing, where is that Golden Lion guy?"

Ian's lips curled into a smile instantly.

Was everyone's attention really drawn to the Golden Lion?

Just as I had expected.

"I don't know where Senior Golden Lion is, after all, you know his ability is to fly around in the sky."

Ian laughed and said, "But he seems quite interested in the East Blue."

"East Blue?"

Mary Geoise.

After ending the call with Ian, the bearded Saturn put down the Den Den Mushi, somewhat hesitantly, "Do you guys think Ian's words are credible?"

"To prove he's surpassed Roger, he wants to destroy the East Blue?"

Mars frowned and repeated what Ian had just said, "Is the Golden Lion guy so obsessed with something so trivial?"

It can't be described as boring anymore; it's downright absurd.

Although Roger is dead, if you want to surpass Roger, shouldn't you try to become the Pirate King?

Isn't this objective far more plausible than destroying the East Blue?

If that's the case, the Gorosei can breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, there are countless people who want to become the Pirate King; let them fight amongst themselves, and that will be enough.

"Regardless, this is the only clue we have."

Bald-headed Warcury declared definitively, "Keep an eye on the East Blue. If there's any trace of the Golden Lion, launch an immediate operation. We absolutely cannot let him survive."

Otherwise, if that guy were to come to Mary Geoise and dump a few islands on it, who could stand it?

The Golden Flying Dragon.

"Is everything alright?"

Ian looked at the two giants and said, "The World Government definitely has ulterior motives towards the Giant Kingdom."

"Blah blah blah! If it's just trade, then of course it doesn't matter!"

Brogy dismissed it, saying, "At least ninety years ago, our country was still very lacking in various resources."

Therefore, foreign trade is a common occurrence.

Dorry said, "We're not like Wano Country, which is closed off from the world."

Ian thought about it and agreed.

The enormous size of these giants meant that they were fundamentally incapable of carrying out sophisticated industrial processing.

In terms of combat power, the Giant Kingdom may indeed be the strongest nation in the world.

However, this is probably not the case in terms of the economy and industry.

Many things depend on foreign trade.

"That's good."

Ian was relieved.

If the World Government were to gain the power of the Giant Kingdom as a result, Ian would feel utterly disgusted, as if he had eaten shit.

Isn't this blatant NTR?

"Anything is fine with me!"

Both Dorry and Brogy lowered their bodies, filled with anticipation, "Who will win in the end?"

Ian's lips curled into a smile, and he cleared his throat. "Brogy took down 1,235 people in the end."

More than a thousand people?

Jack nodded.

That's amazing, taking down so many guys in such a short time.

This is the power of the Giant tribe.

"Only a little over a thousand?"

Yamato, however, felt it was a bit too little.

If it were her, she could easily freeze the entire island and wipe out tens of thousands of people.

Brogy also thought it was too few, "Only a little over a thousand?"

Can this number really be more than Dorry's?

Dorry looked at Ian expectantly, "Me, Ian! I'll definitely get much more! Two thousand? Three thousand? It can't be ten thousand, can it!"

You certainly know how to think.

Aren't you two always acting together?

They were facing the same group of enemies.

How big of a difference could there be?

No, not even.

"Dorry,"

Ian laughed and said, "The number of people you killed is 1,235."

"Ah?"

Black Maria was taken aback. "Ian, did you repeat yourself?"

Brogy's eyes lit up instantly. "Could it be?"

Ian Bear shrugged. "I find it hard to believe too, but the fact is, you all killed the same number of people."

"Originally Dorry was one person short, but the guy who threw the sword and killed someone made up the difference."

This is true.

It almost made Ian think it was fake.

These two are probably evenly matched in the world's current setting.

The fact that they could achieve such precise 50/50 results in such a chaotic battle is truly unsettling.

Strictly speaking, though, shouldn't Dorry have won?

After all, the guy he finally killed was a CP9 member, so his status should be higher.

"Ah?"

Brogy opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say.

Hehehehe!

Dorry laughed heartily, "Still no clear winner?"

Brogy understood his meaning. "Then let's continue! Let's keep the competition going!"

Oimo and Kashi were immediately speechless. "Captains, do you intend to continue this duel?"

"No!"

They both shook their heads simultaneously, then burst into laughter, "A duel won't determine a winner! Let's settle things with all sorts of competitions!"

"For example--"

The two of them looked down at Ian at the same time. "Ian! Is there any more wine?"

Ian shook his head helplessly. "You guys just want to drink, don't you?"

"Crackling and clattering!"

Hehehehehe!

Laughter echoed throughout the Golden Flying Dragon.

Shortly afterward, on a stretch of sea outside Water 7, Law and his two companions quietly returned from the sea in a small, coated boat escorted by Fish-Man.

"What you want."

Luo handed the blueprints he'd gotten from Tom to Ian, asking curiously, "So, what exactly are these blueprints?"

Ian flipped open the blueprints and casually remarked, "Blueprints for a very impressive ship."

My first impression of this drawing is quite complicated.

I can't understand it at all.

However, one thing is certain.

The complexity is not much different from the blueprints we got in Birka before.

So, those blueprints really were the blueprints for the Bikans's flying machines back then?

"I have fulfilled my promise to you."

Enel up to Ian, munching on an apple, and said in a curt tone, "What about what you promised me?"

Hey! Kid!

Hancock immediately bristled, "How dare you talk to Ian like that! Do you want to be turned to stone?"

Ian patted Hancock's head, causing the beautiful woman to instantly become limp as she leaned against him, her cheeks flushed and her breath coming in short gasps.

He smiled and said, "You kept your promise, so of course I won't break mine."

"Jack," he called.

"Leave it to me, Brother Ian!"

Jack, the instructor aboard the Golden Flying Dragon, stepped forward without hesitation. He looked at Enel, raised his right hand, and said, "I'll teach you from now on, Enel!"

Enel's eyes narrowed as he saw Jack's enormous right hand suddenly turn pitch black.

"A power called Haki!"

Enel, starting to chase the version.

The person has been rescued, and the blueprints for Pluton have been obtained, so there's no need to linger any longer.

The Golden Flying Dragon sailed straight ahead, passing through the magical triangular sea area, and arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago.

Here, you can dive into the deep sea and reach Fish-Man Island.

After a short rest on Fish-Man Island, we caught up with Neptune and his wife, and also took another group of immigrants with us.

About a month later, the Golden Flying Dragon was once again sailing on the seas of the New World.

It's worth mentioning that the attack on Enies Lobby was also not reported in the newspapers; the World Government covered it up once again.

Thinking back a little, it seems like this has happened many times before.

Today, the weather in the New World is unusually sunny and breezy. On the deck of the Golden Flying Dragon, some children are playing and others are exercising.

Ian sat on the gunwale fishing.

"Are we going to the Giant Kingdom next?"

Yamato sat down next to him and asked with a grin.

"Anyway, we'll eventually have to return to Hachinosu Island,"

Ian calmly said, "We're not far from the Giant Kingdom. Let's just send Dorry and the others back."

As he spoke, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Dorry, you wouldn't be so unwelcoming to us, would you?"

"Hehehehe! Elbaf welcomes friends the most!"

Nearby, Dorry, who was arm wrestling with Brogy, laughed Dorry.

"We'll treat you all well then, Ian!"

Brogy was all smiles.

The Giant Kingdom —they haven't been back for ninety years. They wonder if anything has changed since then.

"Then I'll definitely look forward to it."

Ian said slowly.

"The Giant Kingdom?"

Sitting on Ian's other side, Hancock, holding the snacks and drinks she had prepared for Ian, was also somewhat expectant. "I wonder what it will look like."

"There must be a lot of amazing guys here!"

Yamato anticipation.

Hancock frowned in disapproval.

The naturally violent white-haired woman!

The Giant Kingdom must have many unique sights, and the most anticipated thing is that Ian and Ian will be able to explore the Giant Kingdom together!

"Crackling sounds! Of course!"

Brogy shouted, "Our Giant Kingdom has no shortage of powerful warriors!"

"Oh!!"

Yamato seemed to be about to burst into flames.

Ian didn't say anything.

I'm still quite looking forward to it though.

Um?

Ian suddenly jumped up.

What is that?

Enel, who had been training with Jack in Haki, instantly transformed into lightning and appeared atop the mast. Gazing at the distant sea, he was astonished. "The ship... is singing?"

There's one place in the world where ships can sing!

Ian saw it too.

On the distant sea, a huge ship is approaching.

A smiling face, laughing heartily, is currently singing leisurely on the front of the boat.

"Ian!"

Yamato pulled out the spiked club from his back.

Hancock's expression immediately turned serious.

Ian retracted the boom, grinned, and said, "What a pleasant surprise!"

It seems that we are indeed getting close to the Charlotte Family's territory.

On that big ship opposite.

Charlotte Linlin soared into the sky atop a cloud, a bright smile on her face. "Mama, Mama! If you're going to visit the Giant Kingdom, take me with you!"