Thatch looked intently at Wang Shi. He had already sworn a cruel oath to die a gruesome death at the hands of others; wasn't that enough?
"..."
Wang Shi really wanted to tell Thatch, "You unlucky bastard, you really are going to get stabbed to death."
"I believe Captain Thatch's promise."
"However, I'd like to add one more condition."
"Our Goa Empire wants to do business in the Underworld of the New World."
"To show our sincerity, I am willing to spend 2 billion Belly to buy Captain Thatch's next Devil Fruit."
"Whether it's an unknown Devil Fruit, or a regular Zoan or Paramecia, the price remains the same."
"If it's Logia or Mythical Zoan, I can raise the price further."
Looking at this short-lived fellow, Wang Shi thought that the oath would probably only last a year, which was practically meaningless.
However, after Thatch's death, the once-mighty Whitebeard Pirates quickly collapsed.
This vow seems plausible.
"2 billion Belly for a Devil Fruit? Even an unknown or trash fruit would do?"
Thatch was a little surprised; if it were a known powerful ability, he certainly wouldn't hand it over.
However, earning 2 billion Belly from Wang Shi Fruits and unknown abilities was indeed a bit of a profit.
Is this Wang Shi giving face to the Whitebeard Pops, giving himself a way out?
Do you only want Devil Fruit if you find it yourself?
Thatch, who was initially full of resentment, suddenly developed a slight liking for Wang Shi.
Vista would rather die in battle than bear this shame for the sake of everyone's safety.
They even felt a bit of contempt for him, the one begging for his life.
Thatch was deeply upset by his partner's lack of understanding.
Now, it's Wang Shi, their enemy, who has given Thatch a way out through business cooperation.
"No problem, Your Wang Shi!"
Thatch thought for a moment and agreed to Wang Shi's condition, which was like a stepping stone.
Let's put aside whether he can find Devil Fruit.
The chances of finding Logia or Mythical Zoan are even slimmer.
Thatch felt that this was Wang Shi giving him face.
"It's a pleasure to cooperate. Perhaps in the future, our underworld business routes will have business dealings with the Whitebeard Pirates."
Wang Shi actually reached out and helped Thatch up, who had just been suppressed by gravity.
"Thanks."
Thatch looked at the Wang Shi in surprise again. Why was this Goa Emperor so easy to talk to?
"By the way, once you get Devil Fruit, just pack it up and send it over. We'll send the money right away."
Wang Shi held Thatch's hand, and Pink Dragon wrapped around their hands.
"Okay... okay..."
A red glint flashed in Thatch's eyes. After a moment of stunned silence, he immediately nodded in response.
"Captain Vista, here is your sword."
With a smile, he returned Vista's two swords to Vista.
Seeing the good-natured smile, Vista showed no intention of making trouble.
He overheard the negotiations between Thatch and Wang Shi.
This certainly made him feel quite frustrated.
The Whitebeard Pirates had dominated the world for two or three decades, but they never expected to suffer such a great loss at the hands of a single Affiliated Nation.
They can't even retaliate.
"Hmph, the Whitebeard Pirates keep their word. Since Thatch agreed to your terms, we won't retaliate."
"We've really messed up this time."
Vista sheathed his twin swords, not letting Thatch break his promise, but he was definitely still annoyed.
"Aramaki! Stop!!"
Wang Shi immediately shouted, and Aramaki, who was smashing Jozu the Diamond, stopped and threw Jozu back into Ace's group of pirates.
"Wang Shi, if your Goa Empire attacks our Whitebeard Pirates first, Saka's oath will be void."
After thinking for a moment, Vista the Flower Sword, added another condition.
Otherwise, if the Goa Empire provokes the Whitebeard Pirates again, can't they at least fight back?
"No problem!"
Wang Shi nodded slightly, agreeing to this additional condition.
"Let's go, Thatch!"
Vista immediately took Thatch away, knowing that as long as the Wang Shi's men Whitebeard Pirates first, they could retaliate.
Thatch gave a wry smile and immediately followed Vista away.
We really lost a lot of money this time.
He also bore a huge disgrace.
I expect to face a lot of Byakugan and contempt on the Moby Dick.
I hope everyone can understand his good intentions.
He truly bowed down and yielded to Wang Shi for everyone's safety.
···
"Hahaha, I had a great time fighting! Thank you for helping me ascend to the Duke."
Aramaki shouted excitedly at his defeated opponents.
This great battle will not only promote him to Imperial Duke, but will also elevate his reputation to an unprecedented level.
Fire Fist Ace, Shichibukai, was defeated by his own hand.
Jozu the Diamond got beaten up by himself.
In the future, there will be Three Division Commanders, Four Sweet Commanders, Three Disasters, Three Iron Wall Executives...
What Shichibukai...?
They will all be crushed under my feet, this [Duke of Impalement].
His current targets are King the Conflagration of the Three Disasters; Marco the Phoenix, the Three Division Commanders; and Ben Benn Beckman, the vice-captain of the Red Hair Pirates.
Even Katakuri, the Sweet Commander, has a bounty that's too low to be worthy of being his opponent.
Even Queen the Plague, is unlikely to be his match.
After all, Vista the Flower Sword is comparable to Queen the Plague, and the two are evenly matched in combat strength.
If even a smile can defeat Vista the Flower Sword, then it's roughly equivalent to Aramaki defeating both Vista with the Vista the Flower Sword and Queen the Plague.
"Damn Aramaki!!"
"Next time, my flames will surely burn your worthless wood to ashes!!"
Fire Fist Ace never expected that he couldn't defeat the Woods-Woods Fruit Mera Mera no Mi Fruit's power.
Being defeated by Devil Fruit User was a huge blow to Ace.
"Hehe, go back and light Whitebeard's birthday candles with your little flame!"
The fact that Aramaki could freely mock Ace and defeat Ace and Jozu would make him happy for a month.
"Snort!"
"Let's go!"
Vista the Flower Sword, brought Thatch to meet Atmos and returned to the ship. He was relieved to see that Ace and Jozu were both unharmed.
However, in this great battle, they lost several pirate ships, and a large number of pirates were drained dry by Aramaki, and it is estimated that they will need several months to recover.
As for the members who were stunned by Wang Shi's Conqueror's Haki, they are fine.
Several subordinate captains were seriously injured, and Ranger Doma even lost a hand, resulting in a huge loss.
They were acutely aware of the power of the Goa Empire, with its One Emperor and Three Marquesses.
From today onwards, the One Emperor and Three Marquesses will change to One Emperor and Three Dukes.
Seeing Whitebeard's fleet leave, Jack the Drought stopped acting recklessly and quickly led his men to retreat.
Spaden did not stop them, letting Beast Kaido's favorite general leave.
He did not disappoint Wang Shi, completed his mission, and truly made a name for himself, proving his worth.
As Whitebeard's fleet and the Mammoth withdrew from Silver Island.
The reporters and intelligence agents quickly reported the information back.
The Goa Empire achieved a complete victory, and the strength of the three Marquess truly shocked the world.
No one expected that the Whitebeard fleet and Jack the Drought, who came looking for trouble, would all suffer a crushing defeat.
However, the earth-shattering battle between Marquess of Impalement Aramaki and Fire Fist Ace was indeed very exciting.
"Well done, everyone!"
"Let's have a banquet!!"
"Reward those who have rendered meritorious service and promote them to higher ranks!"