This Is the World King's Order!

The "good-for-nothing child" that Imu was referring to.

Of course, it's Shanks, the Captain of the Red-Haired Pirates and the former Pirate Emperor of the New World!

That story dates back to about forty years ago.

In the God Valley Incident decades ago.

The Celestial Dragons are currently on a "study trip" on an island in the West Blue called "God Valley".

In fact, it was a "Native Hunting Competition" held in God Valley, which was not yet World Government Member States at the time.

The Celestial Dragons plan to slaughter over 100,000 innocent natives of God Valley within three weeks, including the poor slaves captured by the World Government and sent God Valley.

The lawless Rocks Pirates unexpectedly disrupted the Celestial Dragons ' "school trip."

The "loyal" Hero of the Marines Garp appeared when it was widely distributed, protecting the lives of the Celestial Dragons.

But.

The Roger Pirates, harboring ulterior motives, also participated in the God Valley Incident and abducted an infant from an extremely noble Celestial Dragons family within God Valley.

That is, Shanks!

Or you can call him by his full name--

Figarland Shanks Saint!

The fact that Shanks joined Roger Pirates and later became the Pirate Emperor was already known to Imu and the Gorosei, who held the highest authority in the World Government.

On certain special occasions, Shanks would even secretly come to Marineford, enter the Chamber of Power, and have close contact and communication with the Gorosei. (Chapter 907)

The Gorosei had also tried to persuade Shanks to abandon his current pirate identity, return to Mary Geoise, and rejoin the Celestial Dragons.

Celestial Dragons becoming pirates...

It's really not a big deal.

Some good-for-nothings, even if they become pirates, are only bringing shame to the World Government and the World Nobles.

The supreme Celestial Dragons, yet they choose to beg for food in the underworld, even serving as lackeys for other Pirate Emperor...

The Gorosei refer to Donquixote Doflamingo!

But Shanks is different.

First of all, Shanks is the Pirate Emperor, one of the top combatants on the sea.

Secondly, Shanks' surname is "Figarland," a more prestigious family name than "Donquixote."

Finally, Shanks is the Pirate Emperor...

Um.

The fundamental reason is that Shanks is strong enough and his influence is powerful enough.

The World Government believes that bringing Shanks back into the Celestial Dragons family will have far more positive effects than negative ones.

Unfortunately Shanks never accepted the Gorosei's invitation.

That guy is probably head over heels in love with being a pirate...

The Gorosei had no idea what kind of spell Roger had cast on Shanks!

Imu also couldn't understand the insistence of that brat from the Figarland Family.

What's so great about One Piece?

From the original Joey Boy.

Later, Gol D. Roger.

And now, Figarland Shanks.

They all dream of becoming the "freest pirate"...

What kind of pirate would I want to be?

Aren't the Celestial Dragons appealing?

This is Imu's attitude at this moment.

When he was the Pirate Emperor, Shanks's "stance" towards the World Government was absolutely hostile.

Given Shanks' identity and allegiances, he shouldn't even have anything to do with "politics."

But things are different now.

Shanks was defeated by the New Marines.

The Red-Haired Pirates were also captured by the New Marines.

Even the vast territory once occupied by the Red-Haired Pirates was completely devoured by the Red Dragon Emperor and the Dawn Pirates.

Without a doubt.

Shanks' life as a "pirate" has been a complete failure.

If the New Marines wanted to execute Shanks... that's not impossible.

But if the New Marines doesn't want to execute Shanks and only wants to imprison him...

So, for Shanks, only the option of "life imprisonment" remains!

Since that's the case.

Imu thought the World Government could try negotiating with the New Marines to see if they could wrest the "right to imprison" Shanks New Marines their hands.

They were all imprisoned.

It's also possible to imprison Shanks in the New Marines.

Wouldn't "imprisonment" in Mary Geoise also work?

Furthermore...

The establishment of the New Marines was indeed a huge stimulus to the World Government.

The New Marines not only occupied all the World Government's Marine Branch bases in the New World, but also took away most of the World Government's Member Nations within the New World.

In this way, the New Marines became more powerful, but the power of the World Government was severely weakened!

The World Government will definitely retaliate severely against the New Marines!

But... the fighting hasn't even started yet, has it?

If we could take advantage of this current "peaceful period" to send Figarland Saint Gringu to the New World and take Shanks away from the New Marines...

In this way.

It can not only bring a new top-level combat force to the World Government.

Furthermore, it can temporarily lull the New Marines into a false sense of security, making Zephyr and his crew mistakenly believe that the World Government has no intention of starting a "final battle" with the New Marines yet.

Once the enemy relaxes their guard, the World Government can immediately launch an attack and wipe out the so-called New Marines with lightning speed!

In Imu's view

As long as we can take down Zephyr, Aokiji, and that guy "Fujitora".

The rest of the New Marines are all insignificant!

This includes former Marine Vice Admiral who have already been recruited by the New Marines, as well as former Member Nations that are temporarily supporting the New Marines...

As long as the World Government establishes a complete victory in the war against the New Marines.

Those who switched sides to the New Marines like weather vanes will surely switch sides back to the World Government like weather vanes.

Ultimately, the ocean is ruled by the strong!

And the World Government is this "stronger party"!

This is also why Imu intends to send Figarland Saint Gringu to the new Marine Headquarters.

If Figarland Saint Gringu could really bring Shanks...

Then everything proceeded according to the original plan.

If the New Marines has any other ideas...

For example, they might forcefully refuse Saint Gringu's demands, or even attack Saint Gringu...

Then it's time for Kizaru to take action!

As a person who ate the [Glint-Glint Fruit], Kizaru's speed is almost unparalleled in the ocean!

Why "almost"?

Of course, it's because the "Lightning Person" who ate the invincible [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] has also appeared!

However, the New Marines wouldn't necessarily join forces with Pirate Emperor.

If Saint Gringu's actions do not go smoothly.

Kizaru could at least take Saint Gringu away from the New Marines's territory.

This is the thinking strategy of the World King.

Imu didn't explain too much to Figarland Saint Gringu, only telling him to focus on Shanks and not to overly provoke the New Marines...

Although Saint Gringu was somewhat puzzled by Lord Imu's order, he still obediently accepted it.

The World King's orders are not to be refused!

At this point.

Figarland Saint Gringu knew it all too well.

After finishing his instructions to Saint Gringu, Imu looked at the Gorosei and casually asked a question.

Which Pirate Emperor of the New World is the most 'obedient'?

Obedient?

The Gorosei's brows twitched.

This was the first time they had ever heard such a unique term used to describe Pirate Emperor.

What?

Oh, it was Imu speaking...

That's alright then.

"If we're talking about how well they cooperate..."

Saint Saturn carefully considered his words before speaking cautiously.

"It's probably Beasts Kaido."

Not to mention that Beasts Kaido was once used as a "guinea pig" by the World Government and was (forced) to cooperate in research for a long time.

Even now.

The World Government and Beasts Kaido still maintain a certain cooperative and trading relationship.

Who gave Beasts Kaido to occupy Wano Country?

That place is rich in Seastone.

The World Government's demand for Seastone... is practically limitless!

It's simply because there are no "middlemen".

The deal between the World Government and Beasts Kaido must be kept secret and not known to outsiders.

Regardless, the two sides still maintained a certain level of trading relationship!

In contrast, consider the other Pirate Emperor of the New World.

Big Mom is dead...

Red-Haired isn't exactly dead, but he's practically dead...

Whitebeard never cared about the World Government; he only cared about his "family"...

As for the remaining two Pirate Emperor—

Dawn Draig of the Dawn Pirates.

Vongola of the Storm Pirates Storm.

The two Pirate Emperors' reigns at the top were far too short-lived.

The World Government hasn't had a chance to "make contact" with them yet.

Especially the former.

The White Dragon Emperor at least has one fixed territory— Whole Cake Island.

What does the Red Dragon Emperor possess?

Even today.

The World Government still doesn't know the name of the Red Dragon Emperor's headquarters...

They're just a pirate crew, yet their intelligence and secrecy are almost on par with the Revolutionary Army!

Therefore, Saint Saturn pondered this matter.

As expected, Beasts Kaido is the most "obedient".

"Then let's contact Beasts Kaido in advance."

"Imu said slowly and deliberately."

"Let's test what Beasts Kaido thinks about the New Marines."

"If he has a lot of ideas, then provoke him and let him cause trouble for the New Marines."

"If he has few ideas, then entice him, offer him incentives, and get him to cooperate with the government's punitive operation."

Imu did not mention that "Beasts Kaido has no ideas."

Because that's just nonsense!

The New Marines is in the New World, controlling all branch bases and winning over most of the Member Nations.

Given the current development momentum of the New Marines.

If someone says the New Marines has no opinion on the Pirate Emperor...

That person is absolutely insane!

Would someone who becomes the Pirate Emperor have a problem with their brain?

Perhaps in the future there will be a Straw Hat Kid whose "saintly nature remains unchanged".

However, Beasts Kaido cunning.

Even Imu, who lived in seclusion among the Flower Room, had heard of it.

And Imu was also certain.

Beasts Kaido —or rather, not just the Beasts.

The Pirate Emperor of the New World will definitely have designs on that New Marines.

The Old Marines's headquarters were located in Paradise, and its main forces were scattered in other seas, limiting its influence in the New World and making it unable to take action against the Pirate Emperor.

However, the headquarters and all other bases of the New Marines are all concentrated in the sea area of New World!

If the Pirate Emperor in the New World remain indifferent to the establishment of the New Marines...

So.

The Red-Haired Pirates' present is their future!

Just as the World King had predicted.

The Pirate Emperor of the New World are indeed closely monitoring the situation of the New Marines!

Second update.

Goodnight everyone.