"So that's how it is."
After listening to Shamrock's words, Wang Shi Satori.
That's it?
This is just like the technology of the Seastone Warship —simple and straightforward.
But what he didn't expect was that he would obtain this intelligence from Shamrock so easily.
It was even easier than him usurping the Goa Kingdom.
This stinky guy seems really easy to please; just a few compliments and he'll be fine.
It seems he really cares about Red-Haired Shanks's pirate brother.
Shamrock revealed this little secret to the Wang Shi.
Of course, it's not just because Wang Shi said he was stronger than Shanks.
The World Government now possesses Devil Fruit weapon technology, and the dachshund cannon that Wang Shi uses is a piece of junk that the World Government's technology team sold to Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, at a high price.
That Sand Crocodile even tried to reverse engineer some technology, but ended up not figuring anything out.
Of course, most importantly, there are very few weapons that can generate spirituality.
Wang Shi possessed neither Devil Fruit weapon technology nor weapons with spirituality.
And would Wang Shi really be willing to feed Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit to a weapon?
These people from the lower realms probably couldn't wait to eat the Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit after obtaining them.
Therefore, this information is actually somewhat useless, and it doesn't matter if we tell Wang Shi.
Consider it a way of winning over this Goa Emperor in advance.
Perhaps there will be a chance to bring Wang Shi into the Holy Knights in the future.
After all, the Holy Knights are now the territory of power held by Figarland and his son.
His father, Saint Garling, was the captain of the Holy Knights, and he was the vice-captain.
If they could find an opportunity to remove one of the Five Elders, then Saint Garling could be promoted to Five Elders.
Shamrock could also be promoted from deputy to commander, becoming the captain of the Holy Knights.
At that time, the Figarland Family will rise from the sixth family of the Celestial Dragons to become the number one family!
Unfortunately, his twin brother had already returned to the Holy Land and received Lord Imu's blessing.
In the end, he still left the Holy Land, even losing an arm in the process, all to erase the mark planted by Lord Imu.
This foolish younger brother greatly displeased Shamrock.
If the three of them, father and sons, had worked together, their Figarland Family would have long been the strongest Celestial Dragons family.
Later, as Shanks became the new Four Emperors, comparisons between the two brothers began to emerge among the Celestial Dragons.
Red-Haired Shanks, despite losing an arm, became one of the Four Emperors; his strength is estimated to surpass that of the Five Elders.
Whether it's the Holy Knight or other Celestial Dragons, they all want to see Shamrock with both hands intact, stronger than Shanks, who has lost an arm.
As a result, Shamrock was no match for Shanks.
Shamrock had to admit that his foolish younger brother's Conqueror's Haki was terrifying, and his strength was greater than his own.
But he hates it when people compare him to Red-Haired Shanks.
The twin brother with both hands intact is not as good as the twin brother with one arm missing.
This greatly displeased the arrogant Shamrock.
For this, Shamrock taught a lesson to several Holy Knights and many Celestial Dragons.
Now no one dares to mention Shanks, his pirate brother, in his presence anymore.
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Now that Wang Shi is in front of him, praising his talent as being superior to Shanks', he is very satisfied.
Even just in terms of Devil Fruit weapon Awakening.
Actually, Shamrock really wanted Wang Shi, this 'lackey,' to join the Holy Knights.
He knew that flattery was bad.
But if the person being flattered is yourself, then there's no problem.
He likes good members who speak the truth.
"Your Highness is so magnanimous!"
"At first glance, His Highness is a great leader, even more Haki and heroic than Red-Haired Shanks."
Wang Shi spared no praise, saying that this older brother, whose limelight was stolen by his younger brother, seemed to be a bit 'lacking in love' and 'lacking in recognition'.
"If I hadn't been injured and couldn't bear to leave my empire and my queen and concubines, I really would have wanted to become Holy Knight and accompany His Highness to maintain world peace."
"I hope Your Highness will properly explain my vision and conditions to the Five Elders."
"I hope the World Government can resolve the external threats from Whitebeard and Fire Fist Ace, as well as the internal problems of the Marine heroes and the two Admiral, before giving me an answer so I can join the Holy Knights with peace of mind."
Wang Shi looked conflicted, torn between his feelings and his principles, and spoke hesitantly, but he still didn't budge on his terms.
The sugar coating of Devil Fruit weapon Awakening — Wang Shi ate it.
But he could not accept the invitation to abandon the empire and women to become Holy Knight.
"..."
Gunko was speechless. This Wang Shi really didn't want to suffer at all, yet he wanted to take advantage of everyone.
"I will try to secure a spot for your wife to become Celestial Dragons, but there won't be many. I hope you're prepared to give up other things."
"I really hope you'll join the Holy Knights."
Shamrock somewhat admired Wang Shi, this lackey, but his greedy appearance made him dislike him.
However, for the sake of the Goa Empire's immense power and the strength of its One Emperor and Three Dukes, he could tolerate it.
He hoped to develop the Wang Shi and the Goa Empire into a force belonging to the Figarland Family.
In preparation for creating the strongest Celestial Dragons family.
The Celestial Dragons are not actually a monolithic entity.
To secure the position of one of the Five Elders, the highest authority, the eighteen Celestial Dragons families have gone to great lengths to gain Imu's favor.
Imu only appreciates servants who perform their duties perfectly and efficiently.
"Then I beg Your Highness to do your utmost to help me."
Wang Shi neither refused nor agreed; he simply dragged things out and negotiated the terms slowly.
His Three Dukes and the underworld forces across the Four Blues are his biggest bargaining chips.
The World Government also doesn't want to force the Goa Empire, the strongest Affiliated Nation with the power of Four Emperors, to rebel.
Otherwise, the Goa Empire would become the Fifth Emperor in no time.
"I will report your conditions to the Five Elders. Let's leave it at that for now."
"Gunko, let's go."
Shamrock has already ascertained the strength of the Three Dukes.
The Wang Shi bestowed upon them the title of Imperial Admiral, and among the three, apart from Spaden, Aramaki, and Issho, they indeed possessed the strength of Marine Admiral.
With such a powerful One Emperor and Three Dukes, it's clear they want to develop them into a subordinate force of the Figarland Family.
Let the Five Elders play the bad cop and cause trouble with Wang Shi first, then let him play the good cop and try to recruit Wang Shi.
Gunko looked at Wang Shi, who was being protected by Aramaki and the others, and knew that the mission had failed.
She had no choice but to obey the orders of the deputy commander, Shamrock, and leave first.
Gunko quickly summoned the giant arrow-shaped bird and jumped onto it, and Shamrock followed suit.
The atmosphere at the banquet gradually returned to normal after the two left.
Some royal families from the East Blue Affiliated Nation, especially those who had Affiliated Nation into the Goa Empire, were filled with excitement.
What did they hear?
Is the World Government inviting Wang Shi to become Celestial Dragons?
If the Wang Shi were to become Celestial Dragons, their daughters, even if they couldn't become Celestial Dragons, would still gain a higher status and position.
This is going to be a windfall!
They knew Wang Shi was formidable in this Emperor of Exile, but they didn't expect him to be this formidable.
The powerful Goa Emperor was so highly regarded by the Celestial Dragons that he even qualified to become Celestial Dragons.
This is a thousand times more glorious than the Celestial Dragons' cruise on the Goa Empire and their assessment of the Goa Empire as the most beautiful country in the East Blue.
After all, Wang Shi himself could potentially become Celestial Dragons of high status.