Entering the Grand Line at Reverse Mountain

Several days later.

Three warships appeared at the entrance to the Grand Line in the West Blue.

"I never imagined we'd enter the Grand Line in the West Blue."

Aramaki gazed at the surging, upside-down ocean currents, his eyes filled with emotion.

Aramaki, who was born in the South Blue, neither entered the entrance to the Grand Line from the South Blue nor from the East Blue China Sea where the Goa Empire was located.

Instead, he followed the Wang Shi all the way from the South Blue to Mary Geoise, then into the West Blue, and finally into the starting point of the Grand Line.

"I hope to encounter Hawkeye Mihawk on the Grand Line!"

Zoro's eyes were filled with determination. He had heard that the territory of the World's Greatest Swordsman, Hawkeye Mihawk, was located on the ruins of the destroyed Shizukiar Kingdom.

That island is called Kuraigana Island.

"Finally, we're entering the Grand Line! I've been looking forward to this for so long!"

Before following Wang Shi, Eric had been lurking near the entrance to the Grand Line in the East Blue, hunting down rookie pirate crews.

He felt that his strength was more than enough to make his way in the Grand Line.

"During our journey on the Grand Line, we must elevate ourselves to the level of Viscount."

Saka glanced at Zoro, knowing he couldn't fall too far behind his junior.

"This time we can finally sail all the way there."

Nami was still lamenting that she couldn't land at Marineford and the Sabaody Archipelago, and this time she was determined to draw a nautical chart of the Grand Line.

"His Majesty's itinerary includes the Drum Kingdom, a medical superpower on the Grand Line. I must study it carefully and buy more medical books."

Kaya gazed at the Eternal Pose in Nami's treasure chest, her pure eyes filled with anticipation.

"Your Majesty, are you making a special trip to Alabasta?"

Reiju saw the Alabasta Eternal Pose that the Wang Shi had prepared in the Goa Empire.

"Alabasta is the territory of Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and it has been in turmoil for the past few years."

However, I've heard that the princess of Alabasta is already very beautiful at fourteen or fifteen years old. I wonder if Your Majesty has any thoughts about her?

Maybe I can be a hero and save the damsel in distress!

Reiju picked up the Alabasta Eternal Pose and chuckled softly.

She knew that Wang Shi wouldn't go to some 'unprofitable' countries without a reason.

Was Oochi eyeing Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, or was he eyeing the princess of Alabasta, hoping to forge a marriage alliance with this special nation?

"Your Majesty, are you going to marry a princess again?"

Baby5 pouted and immediately hugged Wang Shi's arm, nuzzling him affectionately.

She didn't want to see so many women sharing Wang Shi's love.

It should be noted that the Goa Empire's imperial palace houses princesses from over a dozen Affiliated Nation who have married into other countries.

Fortunately, those princesses, like Empress Sally, were all weaklings and didn't have the chance to accompany the Wang Shi his voyages.

This allowed her and Reiju to monopolize the Wang Shi's favor during the Emperor of Exile.

Hearing what Reiju and Baby5, the two royal consorts, said, Nojiko bit her lip gently, her eyes flashing with conflicted emotions.

Nami and Kaya already know that His Wang Shi is only interested in beautiful women who are already adults.

For now, they can only focus their energy on learning and figure out a solution later.

"Ahem, I'm merely going to pay a visit to this superpower on the Grand Line. The matter of a marriage alliance is purely Reiju guess."

Wang Shi wouldn't admit to these things now, but if he were to marry Nefertari, he wondered if he could directly apply to become Celestial Dragons.

In this way, Wang Shi could use the Celestial Dragons' identity to expand his own power and even openly dominate the entire East Blue's Affiliated Nation.

Aside from Nefertari's path as a Celestial Dragons.

They could only rely on their immense strength to be specially recruited by the Holy Knights as Holy Knight and Celestial Dragons.

However, since the Paramount War has not yet broken out, and the Marine Headquarters and the World Government have not shown any signs of decline, it is estimated that they will not expand the Holy Knights.

The future Holy Knights wanted to recruit the giant prince Loki as Celestial Dragons and Holy Knight because they were attracted by Loki's immense strength and Elbaf's fighting prowess.

However, Reiju's suggestion is worth considering.

However, Vivi is a bit too young to do it right now.

Why don't we finalize the marriage agreement first?

This way, they can openly interfere with Crocodile's Shichibukai.

Now that Wang Shi has grown strong enough, defeating a Shichibukai is no big deal for him.

The marriage alliance with the Nefertari clan was both to achieve the Wang Shi's goals and to give the World Government a reason.

After all, we can't just attack a Shichibukai is directly under the World Government without a reason.

"Is that so, Your Majesty?"

Reiju immediately realized that Wang Shi definitely had some ulterior motives and ambitions.

As a member of the Vinsmoke royal family with a history spanning hundreds of years, Reiju naturally knew about the Nefertari clan of Alabasta, who were among the Twenty Kings eight hundred years ago.

They hold a very high position within the World Government, and don't even need to pay Heavenly Tribute.

You really want to read my mind, don't you?

"Now guess what I want to do?"

Wang Shi pulled Reiju into his arms, staring mischievously at the pink-haired princess.

"..."

Reiju gave Wang Shi a shy glare, no longer daring to tease her man.

···

"Charge straight up Upside Reverse Mountain!"

"Aramaki! Ikko! Protect the three warships!"

Wang Shi embraced his two imperial concubines, looked at the turbulent current flowing against the current, and waved his hand.

"Yes!"

Everyone responded enthusiastically.

Yi Xiao cast a gravity aura on the three ships, while Aramaki extended numerous vine-like hands to protect the three warships and prevent them from crashing into the Red Line.

"Stimulate!"

"Charge!"

Everyone cheered amidst the rushing ocean currents.

As if entering a highway, the three warships surged upwards with the ocean currents, reaching the top of the Red Line.

This upstream route, spanning half the width of the Red Line, will also reach the top of the Red Line, which is 10,000 meters high.

Even in a fast-moving ocean current with speeds of one or two hundred kilometers per hour, it would take several hours to reach the top, then make a sharp turn and rush down the Grand Line.

At such high speeds, a single misstep could result in the ship sinking and everyone on board perishing.

This is also the first life-or-death ordeal for pirate crews from Four Blues as they enter the pirate graveyard of the Grand Line.

It is estimated that 20-30% of the new pirate crews from Four Blues will not be able to survive the challenge of Reverse Mountain.

However, with the protection of Admiral -level powerhouses Ichisho and Aramaki, the three warships of the Goa Empire entered the Grand Line without any incident.

Meanwhile, at Twin Capes, Crocus sensed the two monstrous auras as the three Goa Empire warships charged down Reverse Mountain.

His expression changed, and without hesitation, he rushed towards the Island Whale, Laboon.

"Laboon, we absolutely cannot stop you this time! Quick, dive down!"

Crocus yelled and jumped onto Laboon's body, entering Laboon's body through a modified portal.

The people who entered the Grand Line this time are very strong; they are definitely not newcomers.

He had already seen the warship, which was being protected by giant vine-like hands.

This is definitely not someone we should provoke; it's best to avoid conflict.

If you offend these powerful figures, Laboon will become whale meat in no time, and you won't even be able to protect Laboon with your own strength.