Wang Shi originally intended to obtain Devil Fruit weapon technology openly from the World Government, so that he and the Goa Empire could use Devil Fruit weapons at will.
But now, if we could get our hands on this technology from Vegapunk through Stussy...
From now on, when using Devil Fruit weapons, we'll have to avoid the World Government's eyes and ears.
Since it's not Devil Fruit weapon developed by the World Government's Science and Technology Department, it will probably be discovered by the World Government very soon.
That means that after using the Devil Fruit weapon, Wang Shi will have to deal with some World Government spies.
To avoid the World Government investigating the Wang Shi, they would find a pretext to attack the Goa Empire.
This is how the Five Elders themselves killed spies and removed informants Wang Shi.
The agents and spies monitoring the Wang Shi and Goa Fleet from now on are in for a lot of trouble.
With Wang Shi and Yi Xiao's Observation Haki, they could easily 'accidentally' kill these spies responsible for surveillance.
When the Five Elders truly discover Wang Shi's power, Wang Shi Five Elders back down.
Doflamingo, by using the secret of National Treasure as leverage, coupled with his considerable strength and sufficient bargaining power, was able to threaten the Five Elders.
Wang Shi possesses more secrets, he becomes an even greater threat to the Five Elders.
Moreover, the Goa Empire is many times stronger than the Donquixote Family!
If the Five Elders dared to send three or four Holy Knights to deal with Wang Shi, it would be like sending Wang Shi prisoners and bargaining chips.
Wang Shi had long considered exiling a few Holy Knight and a group of Celestial Dragons to negotiate with the Five Elders.
Of course, this is under the condition that Wang Shi and the World Government have turned against each other and broken ties.
Generally speaking, only Wang Shi demonstrates sufficient strength will the Five Elders not easily force an Affiliated Nation to rebel.
If the World Government is determined to make things difficult for Wang Shi and deal with the Goa Empire, then Wang Shi's bottom line is very flexible. He could also abandon the Goa Empire and completely break with the World Government.
After all, deep down, Wang Shi, as a time traveler, didn't really care that much about the Goa Empire.
At worst, the Goa Empire could become the second landless nation, and a non- Affiliated Nation even stronger than the Four Emperors' pirate crews.
In this world, strength allows you to rule anywhere.
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"Yes, Your Majesty, yes."
Laffitte quickly came over with Den Den Mushi and a note with a number on it.
"I have some personal matters to discuss with someone."
Wang Shi gently patted Baby5's bottom, shooing away this clingy princess.
Amidst the strange looks from the women, Wang Shi entered his office and closed the door.
"Queen of the Pleasure District?"
"His Majesty didn't even hide his conversations with the World Government from us, but he wants to hide his conversations with a madam from us?"
"Waaah~, is His Majesty going to find another beautiful woman?"
"Don't overthink it. His Majesty must have his reasons for doing this. Perhaps this Queen of the Pleasure District has a complicated identity and some huge secret."
Maya, Nojiko, Baby, Reiju, all of Wang Shi's women, felt a little jealous when they saw Wang Shi secretly going to talk to the Queen of the Pleasure District.
"This is the first time His Majesty has spoken to someone else behind our backs."
Nami and Kaya were also a little anxious. They were really afraid that His Wang Shi would bring back another batch of women. They longed to grow up quickly.
"Your Majesty, the World Government has just rejected His Majesty's application, and now His Majesty wants to see this Queen of the Pleasure District."
"Perhaps this Queen of the Pleasure District has some connections that could allow His Majesty to legally subdue Celestial Dragons. "Sand Crocodile
Or perhaps this Queen of the Pleasure District is related to Devil Fruit weapon technology.
Laffitte smiled and began to analyze, which was both flattering the Wang Shi and ingratiating himself with the royal concubines.
However, in the past few days, Laffitte has learned about the Wang Shi's various magical abilities from Baron Van Augur and Eric.
His Majesty the Wang Shi can not only see the future, but also the fate of others.
Aramaki and Yi Xiao, these powerful individuals, were all specifically sought out and recruited by Wang Shi. Every trip and voyage they embarked on had a very clear objective.
Laffitte also personally witnessed Wang Shi purposefully finding the Demon Sword Seven-Star Sword and the mythical beast mount Kirin Lion.
With such powerful abilities, it's no wonder that His Wang Shi and the Goa Empire were able to rise so rapidly in such a short time.
Therefore, Laffitte now firmly believes that Wang Shi is the chosen one favored by the goddess of fate.
Whatever Wang Shi does, he must have his reasons and purpose.
Even if His Wang Shi truly was pursuing the alluring underground tycoon, the Queen of Queen of the Pleasure District, it must have been part of His Majesty's plan.
Laffitte didn't believe Wang Shi was a lecherous man.
Of course, as the emperor of the empire, it wouldn't seem like a problem for Wang Shi to be a bit lecherous and have dozens of women.
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"Laffitte is right. It seems that this Queen of the Pleasure District is indeed no ordinary person."
Reiju's face showed deep thought. Everything Wang Shi did brought him enormous benefits.
She didn't believe Wang Shi would do anything pointless.
Wang Shi even avoids them because of this Queen of the Pleasure District; perhaps this woman's secret is more important than the Five Elders' information.
"Instead of trying to figure out why His Majesty is looking for the Queen of the Pleasure District, he should think about how to win money in Sand Crocodile's territory."
"His Majesty wants us to anger this Shichibukai and make him attack us."
"I like Your Majesty's style."
"Brother Yixiao, this time you have to gamble freely and win big. Nami, you can also boldly put in money and win all of Sand Crocodile's money."
Aramaki grinned. While the beauties under the Queen of the Pleasure District certainly tempted him for a night of passion, the thought of taking Shichibukai Aramaki him even more excited.
"The World Government has already warned His Majesty, but we never expected that His Majesty would actually force Sand Crocodile to attack us first."
Yixiao secretly wanted to take action against these legitimate pirates, but he still couldn't understand why Wang Shi was doing this.
Such disobedience to the World Government's orders seems somewhat detrimental to the future development of the Goa Empire.
"His Majesty must have his reasons for doing this. We just need to carry out His Majesty's orders properly!"
"His Majesty's will is above all else!"
Aramaki's eyes were filled with utmost devotion. If Nami's eyes could become Belly, then his eyes could become the word "loyalty."
"Do we have to force the Shichibukai to attack us before we can legally retaliate?"
Zoro's eyes flashed with a dangerous light. Hawkeye Mihawk was one of the Shichibukai. This time, he would take down another Shichibukai to test the difference between himself and the Shichibukai.
"Are we really going to make a move against a Shichibukai?"
Capone Bege found it all incredibly exciting: the Overlord of the North Blue, the Twin Heroes of the West Blue, a powerful nation on the Grand Line, and now they were going to take action against the Shichibukai.
Their Wang Shi is truly audacious.
This continues despite warnings from the World Government, demonstrating a continued pattern of actions.
"Let's take down this Shichibukai! If El Drago and Bartolomeo see this on the news, they'll be green with envy."
Eric burst into laughter. With His Majesty and the Imperial Twin Marquesses present, he felt confident that they would defeat Sand Crocodile, Shichibukai.
All he needs to do is bask in the glory of the empire.