On the way from the Goa Imperial Palace to the New Town.
"The freedom, fame, and wealth you sought by following Red-Haired Shanks can also be obtained here in the Goa Empire."
"Benn Beckman, with your intelligence, staying in a pirate crew like the Red Hair Pirates is a complete waste of your brains."
Wang Shi, carrying Uta, rode slowly forward on the back of the Kirin Lion, and spoke leisurely to Benn Beckman and the others.
"When Shanks was captain, it was only natural that we obeyed his decisions."
"But now he has disbanded the Red Hair Pirates, returned to the Holy Land, and ended our relationship."
"I look forward to your guidance in the future, Your Majesty."
"I also hope that His Majesty will treat Uta well."
Benn Beckman took a drag of his cigarette, a red glint flashing deep in his eyes. Regardless of Shanks' true thoughts, everything had changed.
Shanks, who has now become Celestial Dragons again, can no longer become a pirate.
When Red-Haired Shanks decided to participate in this war, the outcome was perhaps already irreversible.
As an apprentice crew member of the Pirate King and possessing Celestial Dragons blood, Shanks was too heavily influenced by Roger and his lineage, ultimately preventing him from becoming a truly free pirate.
The Red Hair Pirates obeyed Shanks' decision and lived in the shadow of the Figarland Family and the Roger Pirates, never truly experiencing freedom.
Every time I follow Red-Haired Shanks to maintain some kind of New World balance.
They couldn't understand what this had to do with them.
In reality, the Red Hair Pirates either enjoy absolute freedom or they go out and seize territory.
There's no need to live such a tiring life, getting involved in other people's wars without any benefit.
"Your Majesty, the Red Hair Pirates are history. Our relationship with Shanks is over. From now on, we are Uta's guardian knights, and we will only fight for Uta."
A red glint flashed in Hongo's eyes; back then, they had no idea Shanks was Celestial Dragons.
Otherwise, you should seriously consider joining the Red Hair Pirates.
Under the influence of the Seven-Star Sword Spirit, Hongo, Monster Snake, and the monkey even harbored some resentment towards Red-Haired Shanks, the former captain, for trapping them in a desperate situation.
Especially the Monster, whose master had died, resented Shanks's wrong decision.
"We will tell the truth to Yasopp and Limejuice and persuade them to Uta's Guardian Knights Uta!"
Bendick Snake wore a cold expression, but the red light in his eyes behind his sunglasses intensified. He too was complaining about Shanks' meddling.
Otherwise, the Red Hair Pirates would still be living freely and comfortably in the New World, and might even be able to take over a portion of the Whitebeard Pirates' territory.
To make the Red Hair Pirates a true Four Emperors) pirate crew, instead of just a weak Four Emperors crew with only a dozen or so old, weak, sick, and disabled subordinate pirates and a dozen or so remote islands.
"Yasopp is from the East Blue or is currently a citizen of the Goa Empire, I believe he will make a decision!"
Ben Benn Beckman is already considering strengthening Uta's "family" influence, making Uta the most influential imperial empress.
Donquixote Princess Baby is backed by Doflamingo and Dressrosa; Vinsmoke Reiju is backed by the Germa 66 of the North Blue; Nefertari Vivi is backed by the Grand Line superpower Alabasta...
Therefore, as Uta's family and elders, they cannot allow Uta to be inferior to others.
This Red Hair Pirates, forming the Uta Guardian Corps, is Uta's strongest support.
"I hope so!"
Wang Shi smiled slightly. Benn Beckman and the others had done their best for Uta, but in the end, it was all for Wang Shi.
Hopefully, Yasopp and Limejuice will be more sensible and not cause so much trouble.
Behind Wang Shi's team Three Dukes: Aramaki, Issho, and Spaden; the three Marquess: Enel, Bill, and Burgess; and the five Earl: Zoro, Laffitte, Capone Bege, Van Augur, and Bartolomeo...
Eric, El Drago, Saka, Sanji... and a host of other Viscount were in the rear, accompanying Wang Shi on a tour of New Town while clearing out suspicious individuals.
In addition to Enel's extensive surveillance, even the Seven-Star Dragon were patrolling the sky in the form of small dragons.
We will not let any spy from any force escape detection.
Wang Shi wasn't worried at all about what kind of trouble Dark King Rayleigh and his pirate crew could cause.
Besides, there's Fist Garp, acting as an intermediary.
If Dark King Rayleigh or Yasopp acted strangely, Fist Garp would immediately stand by Wang Shi's side.
At this moment, in the Dadan Tavern.
Dadan looked at that old geezer, Garp, with a mixture of resentment and Despair!
This bastard actually invited Wang Shi to her tavern! Isn't that telling Wang Shi that her tavern is harboring a great pirate?
At this moment Dadan Family was kneeling on the ground praying, hoping that no battle would break out.
Otherwise, her Dadan Tavern, and even her entire Dadan Family, would be doomed.
"They've appeared! Not just Wang Shi and Uta! Benn Beckman, Snake, Hongo, and Monster are all here!"
Yasopp, who possessed extraordinary Observation Haki, cried out in surprise, feeling incredibly excited to see Benn Beckman and the others safe.
"Really!"
"It seems Shanks and Uta really did rescue Benn Beckman and the others!"
Limejuice was equally excited. That meant the Red Force wouldn't be just the two of them left. They could continue sailing together, quietly waiting for Captain Shanks to escape the World Government's control.
Yasopp's brow furrowed slightly; he noticed a change in Benn Beckman's demeanor.
However, he quickly put aside his distracting thoughts. Now that Shanks had been forcibly taken away by the Celestial Dragons and the Red Hair Pirates had suffered heavy losses, it was understandable that Benn Beckman and the others would change their minds.
Before long, Wang Shi led everyone into the fairly large Dadan Tavern to have some fun with the locals and successfully met with the pirates, including Dark King Rayleigh and Yasopp.
"Garp, since you left the Navy, you've become increasingly reckless. First, you rescued Fire Fist Ace from the execution ground, and now you're hanging out with so many pirates. You're really playing the role of a Navy hero!"
Wang Shi took the initiative and his imposing manner immediately overwhelmed this former naval hero.
"Oh dear, I was forced into it!"
Garp immediately shifted the blame, laughing heartily, and moved away from Rayleigh and the others, quickly sneaking into the Dadan Family to watch the commotion.
"Uta! Benn Beckman!!..."
Yasopp and Limejuice excitedly rushed towards their family and friends.
Rayleigh, Gaban, Shakky, Gloriosa watched the Wang Shi's overwhelming aura with nervous tension, beads of cold sweat appearing on their foreheads.
Their current infiltration into Wang Shi's territory is indeed a bit too dangerous.
"What! Shanks disbanded the Red Hair Pirates? He's severing all ties and bonds with us?!"
Just as the atmosphere became tense, Yasopp and Limejuice shouted in disbelief.
"Yes, Shanks said it himself!"
Benn Beckman and the others added somberly.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!!"
Limejuice murmured in Despair.
"How is that impossible? Red-Haired Shanks now has the [Abyss Mark] of the King of the World etched on his forehead."
"Back then, in order to remove the [Abyss Mark] from his left arm, he even gave up his left arm."
"You can't just let him lose his head, can you?"
Wang Shi looked at the loud, Shanks cadre and spoke in a mocking tone.