A few days later.
On Lion King Island in the Grand Line Paradise.
More than thirty Flying Pirates affiliated with the Pirate Captains' Association received orders from the Floating Archipelago to assemble on this island.
However, there were more than a dozen pirate captains who simply did not believe Golden Lion Shiki's nonsense that nothing had happened to him.
After all, they witnessed Golden Lion Shiki being captured by a powerful figure from the Goa Empire during a live global broadcast; how could they possibly have time to summon them?
This is definitely a conspiracy.
Moreover, Golden Lion Shiki's performance on the battlefield of Marineford was so poor that he completely lost the aura of a legendary great pirate.
These captains withdrew from the Pirate Captains' Association and did not attend the meeting.
Choose to hide in the Paradise to avoid the limelight, or venture into New World and carve out your own niche.
"More than a dozen pirate crews actually escaped?"
"It seems these pirates aren't all idiots after all."
Wang Shi listened to Dr. Indigo's report and waved his hand dismissively, saying they were just some insignificant nobodys.
Wang Shi summoned his Baron and asked if anyone wanted to go for a ride.
Those who wish to continue their cultivation should remain on the Floating Archipelago.
"How could such a matter be left out of my presence, Your Highness!"
After Awakening his powerful abilities, Aramaki has focused his attention on cultivating his dual-color Haki.
However, this requires gradual and persistent effort; it's difficult to achieve a significant breakthrough in a short period through mere practice.
Only through more intense battles can we break through to the next level.
Therefore, Aramaki would not miss such a good opportunity to show his prowess in front of others.
Let those Paradise Pirates witness the might of the Duke of Impalement.
"Hahaha! This Marquess is the same!"
Ever since Burgess surpassed those guys by one rank in nobility, his entire demeanor has become much more refined.
In Burgess' words, Marquess should have the demeanor and bearing of Marquess.
This infuriated Zoro and Bartolomeo, who wanted nothing more than to give Burgess a good beating.
Even if Burgess, that brute, wore a dragon robe, he wouldn't look like a prince.
Even in his imperial Marquess uniform, he didn't look like a military nobleman.
"Very good! Very energetic!"
"Marquess Burgess, back when I became the Marquess of Impalement, I overpowered the Flower Kingdom and the Mulberry Kingdom, and my fame spread throughout the world."
Aramaki was very satisfied with the changes in Burgess.
Indeed, strength and power are the best at cultivating one's spirit and temperament.
Perhaps they all have a slight chance of Awakening Conqueror's Haki.
"Duke of the Aramaki, actually I prefer everyone to call me Champion Marquis! Hahaha~"
After being promoted to Imperial Marquess, fighting champion Burgess specifically requested a Marquess from the Wang Shi.
Wang Shi saw Burgess' gigantic form using his expansion ability, he thought of the Giant Spirit God and wanted to bestow upon Burgess the title of Giant Spirit Marquis.
As a result, Burgess wanted to claim the title of Champion Marquis for himself.
Wang Shi stared speechlessly at Burgess, this brute.
This good-for-nothing is utterly unworthy of the Daimyo of Champion Marquis.
Although this championship title comes from his fighting championship name, it is not the same as the [Valiant Warrior] and [Meritorious Warrior] Champion Marquis from the world of Wang Shi.
After Burgess's earnest pleas, the Wang Shi had no choice but to grant Burgess wish and bestow upon him the title of Champion Marquis.
In the world of the Wang Shi, there were three Champion Marquis in history: Huo Qubing, Jia Fu, and Dou Xian.
However, most people are more familiar with Huo Qubing from the Western Han Dynasty, but are quite unfamiliar with Jia Fu, one of the Twenty-Eight Generals of Yuntai from the Eastern Han Dynasty, and Dou Xian, who inscribed the Yanran Stele.
Unexpectedly, in this pirate world, thanks to Burgess's unreasonable demands and desperate pleas, a Champion Marquis of a different kind emerged.
"Alright, alright, Champion Marquis!"
Aramaki waved his hand. He knew that with Burgess's qualifications, he would probably never be able to be promoted to Duke in his lifetime, so he had no choice but to grant Burgess's request.
"Duke Aramaki is much easier to talk to, unlike those bastards like Zoro and Bartolomeo, who are just jealous of me."
Burgess grinned, his right hand on his newly customized championship belt.
The championship belt made the Marquess's uniform even more majestic Haki.
Feeling there was no danger on their journey, Yi Xiao and Spaden chose to continue their training on the Floating Archipelago.
Strive to Awakening your Devil Fruit ability as soon as possible.
Otherwise, as Three Dukes alongside Aramaki.
It's unacceptable to fall too far behind.
As for the hidden Duke, Tyrant Kuma, who had just offended the Holy Knights, he showed no intention of showing himself.
He wanted to stay with Bonney on the Floating Archipelago to avoid implicating the Goa Empire.
Wang Shi planned to send Tyrant Kuma to the Cross Guild again to obtain a new identity, thereby boosting the Cross Guild's prestige.
Add Jinbe.
The Cross Guild has three former Shichibukai: Crocodile, Kuma, Jinbe.
This will have a good guiding effect and create a collaborative effect.
If the World Government dares to abolish the Seven Warlords of the Sea system, the Cross Guild will be the best place for these Shichibukai.
If Gecko Moria takes the lead, Doflamingo will definitely prioritize joining the Cross Guild.
To avoid trouble from the World Government and Marine Headquarters, Hawkeye Mihawk will definitely need to find a place to stay.
All of this had been meticulously arranged by Wang Shi.
As for the Pirate Empress, she is estimated to be ten or even a hundred times more dangerous than the other Shichibukai.
If she doesn't actively form groups, Wang Shi won't bother ignoring her for now.
Furthermore, through Dark King Rayleigh and Shakky, Wang Shi roughly learned of their intention to Golden Lion Shiki.
Wang Shi now holds all the initiative.
He's not in a hurry.
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After registering, Wang Shi led a group of Baron away from the Floating Archipelago and headed to Lion King Island, which was not far away.
We need to quickly eliminate these Pirate Captains' Association the Thieves Association.
News also came from the Cross Guild that they had successfully located Bondi World's subordinates and obtained the island ship, the Guloseadi.
They are now en route to Lion King Island to receive the next wave of manpower support from Wang Shi.
Once they've taken in these Paradise Pirates, they'll immediately head to the New World to begin their battle for the Four Emperors.
After all, the Ochoku Pirates on Hachinosu have already started making their move.
Whitebeard's remaining forces are also desperately trying to maintain their positions as Four Emperors of the Sea).
The Cross Guild will not allow the Ochoku Pirates to rise to power, nor will it allow the Whitebeard Pirates to stabilize the situation.
In the harbor of Lion King Island.
A vast fleet of thirty to forty pirate ships had gathered.
A large group of Paradise Pirates wanted to see their leader, Golden Lion Shiki.
These generally dim-witted pirate crews were still excited about their leader, Shiki, participating in the Marineford War and showing off his skills.
They firmly believed that the Goa Empire could not possibly contain the Shiki King.
After all, Golden Lion Shiki is a legendary pirate who managed to escape from Impel Down.
How could two mere airships from the Goa Empire possibly hold back the Shiki!
Today they can finally catch a glimpse of the majestic Shiki King.
Amidst excited anticipation, two airships appeared in the sky.
"Hopefully, we can select a group of pirates to join the Cross Guild..."
Wang Shi watched the island draw ever closer, a leisurely smile flashed across his face, the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor hovering on his shoulder...