Tyrant Kuma left, taking with him Wang Shi's various suggestions and thoughts for guidance.
Hopefully, Kuma can truly understand one thing: there's no need to talk about contracts or morality with the Five Elders.
If you have the power to disrupt the balance of the ocean, you can gain the attention and compromise of the World Government.
"Has this Shichibukai become His Majesty's 'employee' just like that?"
Aramaki chuckled. Sand Crocodile, one of the Shichibukai, was still in their hands.
Unexpectedly, Wang Shi quickly managed to recruit another Shichibukai to work for the Goa Empire.
"This Kuma seems to have close ties with the Revolutionary Army..."
Yi Xiao frowned slightly; this collaboration seemed a bit risky.
"Tch, even the World Government dares to make him Shichibukai, who cares about his relationship with the Revolutionary Army?"
Wang Shi smiled faintly and ordered someone to send the Kuma bloodline genes to the Germa Cloning Lab.
Perhaps the Germa version of the Pacifista doesn't have Vegapunk's laser cannons, but it's still a step above the current clones.
It seems I still need to swindle some more technology from Vegapunk.
Wang Shi wanted to drain Vegapunk's high-tech technology.
Alright, let's get ready to celebrate the New Year!
Wang Shi left the royal garden, went back to continue enjoying himself with his wife, and then took another nap.
Yixiao and Aramaki also left the palace and wandered around the Goa Imperial Capital, searching for dangerous individuals who had been hiding.
The departing Kuma reported some of the information about the One Emperor and Three Marquesses to Saint Saturn.
Following Wang Shi's instructions, Kuma reported Wang Shi's strength as slightly weaker, lest the Five Elders actually summon Wang Shi to become the Holy Knight.
The three Marquess were positioned as being no less powerful than the Three Disasters.
Overall, the Goa Empire's strength ranks below the Four Emperors, placing it among the strongest.
They are even superior to the Ochoku Pirates, who are the gatekeepers of the Four Emperors.
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Before the New Year arrives.
The Belili Village, located near Mt. Colubo, has been fully completed and integrated into the bustling and prosperous landscape of the Goa Imperial Capital.
The other Baron were on leave returned to the Goa Imperial Capital to celebrate the New Year together.
Even people like Koushiro, Merry, and Genzo came to join in the fun at Goa Imperial Capital.
Even members of royal families from several Affiliated Nation and a large number of nobles from various countries did not return to their home countries to celebrate the New Year.
Wandering through the bustling Goa Imperial Capital.
They bought a luxury mansion in the Goa Imperial Capital and settled down there.
Take advantage of this leisurely time.
Under Wang Shi's plan, Wang Shi had Yi Xiao compress and fill in the Terminal Station that had been burned down many years ago.
Even Mt. Colubo has been significantly leveled.
Completely connect the Terminal Station, Mt. Colubo, Foosha Village, and the Terminal Town of Goa's main city into one place.
Now, a new town has been built on a vast expanse of new land Terminal Station.
It was named New Town.
The Belili Village lies between Mt. Colubo and the New Town.
As for the bandit Dadan Family who occupied Mt. Colubo, they had long since fled back to Foosha Village, no longer daring to call themselves bandits, and started doing business.
With the rapid rise of the Goa Empire, the previously chaotic and relatively poor Terminal Town has long since become a prosperous town, attracting investment and settlement from countless powerful forces and nobles.
Even the houses where the former Wang Shi lived have become famous tourist attractions.
As for the circular High Town surrounding the Goa Imperial Palace, it has its own towering walls and is now even more prosperous, inhabited mainly by high-ranking nobles and established nobles.
The central street, which connects to Royal Port, has now been upgraded to a central town.
From the Royal Port to the Goa Imperial Palace, one must pass through the bustling central town, enter the High Town walls, and then pass through the High Town's noble district before finally reaching the palace's red walls.
As the Wang Shi's power grew stronger, the New Town were quickly filled with people.
Countless nobles and wealthy people in the East Blue frantically bought land and built houses in the New Town and Mt. Colubo, enjoying the prosperity and security of the Goa Empire.
The Colubo Town quickly took shape, and construction proceeded at an unprecedented pace.
Even the Foosha Village has benefited greatly, with business booming and a trend towards upgrading to Foosha Town.
The once peaceful Foosha Village has become increasingly lively and prosperous.
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The New Year of 1519 in the Sea Circle Calendar was especially lively and grand under the leadership of the Wang Shi.
This prosperity makes countless people linger and never want to leave.
The New Year celebrations lasted for a full fifteen days, something unprecedented in all the kingdoms.
Other kings, it is known, wished their people would work every day to earn money for the royal family and to pay for the Heavenly Tribute.
Wang Shi even created a festival called the Lantern Festival as the closing day of the first new year under Wang Shi rule.
January 16, 1519 (Sea Circle Calendar)
Wang Shi and his subordinates held their first work meeting of the new year.
"Now that the underworld of the West Blue and the East Blue is established, and the bounty hunter organizations on the Grand Line are also developing, all the leaders must make good contact with them and connect with the Underworld of the New World."
Wang Shi looked at Capone Bege, Bartolomeo, and Angel Robin, who were in charge of the three regions.
"Your Majesty, I wish to accompany you on this expedition. The Barto Club will be entrusted to Dezaya."
"I want to set sail too, let Gambia take responsibility!"
Bartolomeo had barely finished speaking when Dezaya immediately retorted and passed the position to Gambia.
"Your Majesty, has a candidate been chosen to unify the underworld of the South Blue?"
Aramaki looked down on the status of a gangster boss, but he really wanted to go back to the South Blue for a chance to return home in glory.
Upon hearing this, all the Baron lowered their heads.
They had no desire to go to the South Blue; they wanted to follow Wang Shi around the world, to make a name for themselves, and to fight.
But soon, the New Freemen on the fringes, Krieg and Steel Bear, stepped forward, determined to prove themselves and become Imperial Baron.
"I'm willing to take over the South Blue underworld for the empire!"
A spark flew between Krieg and Steel Bear; neither was willing to be outdone.
"In that case, Krieg, Steel Bear, Gin, and Pearl, you will lead a group of Barto Club members and clone warriors into the South Blue and conquer the South Blue underworld."
"If you want to go back to the South Blue, Aramaki, go with them and lay the foundation."
"Let's start with the underworld of the Taya Kingdom."
"The White Iron King will serve as your main ship on your journey to the South Blue."
Wang Shi and immediately assigned tasks.
"Yes, sir!"
The men readily accepted the order, their eyes filled with eagerness and fighting spirit.
"Since Bartolomeo and Dezaya don't want to stay in the East Blue, Gambia, you'll become the new head, Jango and the Cat Brothers will be your deputies."
Wang Shi quickly made arrangements, and also appointed Laffitte as the deputy of the remote-controlled gang to assist Capone Bege in controlling the West Blue Bandit Gang.
Under Wang Shi's arrangement, a series of action goals and plans were freshly formulated.
Doflamingo's Seastone has also been delivered to the Goa Empire's shipyard, where the conversion of the Seastone Warship has begun.
Connect the East Blue, the Grand Line Paradise, and the South Blue into one large force.