When Akainu Sakazuki saw the news that Kuzan Goa Empire, his expression fell silent.
This guy would rather be Imperial Admiral in an Affiliated Nation than Marine Admiral in the World Government.
They would rather follow Wang Shi's orders than their own.
However, Goa Empire Kuzan Empire is better than becoming a pirate.
If Kuzan were to join Four Emperors pirate crew, what a huge impact that would have on the Navy's reputation and its combat strength!
Although Akainu defeated Aokiji on Punk Hazard, he knew just how strong Aokiji was.
"Perhaps you made the right choice!"
A glint of light flashed in Akainu's eyes. The stronger the Wang Shi and the Goa Empire became, the better the Navy could resist the Celestial Dragons' control and refuse Celestial Dragons unreasonable demands.
If the Five Elders push too hard, he will lead the Navy and, like Aokiji, defect to Wang Shi.
After Wang Shi defeated Saint Charlos, Akainu realized that Wang Shi and the Celestial Dragons were not on the same side.
'Even if the Celestial Dragons and the Wang Shi jointly govern the world, it's still better than the Celestial Dragons dominating the world and doing whatever they want.'
Akainu had already subconsciously moved closer to Wang Shi.
He was considering a plan to unite the Marine Headquarters and the Goa Empire to gain more influence within the World Government.
Akainu even took the initiative to call Sengoku the Buddha to secretly discuss the feasibility of this plan.
Although Akainu disliked Sengoku the Buddha's weakness and compromise, he knew that Sengoku's justice was indeed based on the Navy's position.
Sengoku the Buddha was weak because he was unable to resist the World Government and the Celestial Dragons.
However, now, Akainu has the powerful external support and counterbalance provided by Wang Shi and the Goa Empire.
The navy is fully capable of seizing greater power and influence.
Sengoku the Buddha, who received this private phone call, was surprised that Akainu was so bold as to start rebelling against the Celestial Dragons' rule so quickly.
However, Sengoku the Buddha greatly admired Akainu's courage, and the rise of Wang Shi and the Goa Empire did indeed give the Navy more options.
"Go ahead and do it well. I think this plan is feasible. There's a 98% chance that Wang Shi doesn't like the Celestial Dragons."
"Partnering with the Wang Shi is indeed the best choice for the Navy."
"The Wang Shi's justice, though somewhat flawed, is generally consistent with the Navy's justice."
Both Sengoku the Buddha and Vice Admiral Tsuru advocate for more cooperation and communication between Akainu and Wang Shi.
They believed that Wang Shi would not suffer any loss, and they also trusted Kuzan's choice.
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The Celestial Dragons' high command, who had just completed a power transition, were unaware that their loyal henchmen had already begun to slip out of their control.
They were also planning how to deal with the potential threat posed by the Wang Shi and the Goa Empire.
In Wano Country, after Wang Shi once again ignored Shamrock's Den Den Mushi, he received Akainu's Den Den Den Mushi.
When Wang Shi heard that Akainu wanted to cooperate with the Goa Empire in order to gain more power and influence over the World Government.
Wang Shi almost burst out laughing.
He never expected that he hadn't even gone to find Akainu yet.
Akainu took the initiative to come to them.
"Sakazuki, just as you trust me, I trust you."
"The nineteen Celestial Dragons families have multiplied for eight hundred years, and their numbers are indeed too bloated, containing too many useless and corrupt individuals."
"Furthermore, I strongly disapprove of the Celestial Dragons' tradition of holding a 'human elimination competition'..."
Wang Shi almost confronted Akainu, revealing his displeasure with the Celestial Dragons.
Their initial private discussions and expressions of interest marked a crucial step forward in their deeper collaboration.
The Goa Empire and the Marine Headquarters have initially formed an alliance and cooperation to fight against the World Government and to seize control of the Celestial Dragons.
With the support and backing of the Goa Empire, Akainu can stand tall and negotiate with the Five Elders.
He also has the right to refuse unreasonable tasks and orders!
As the newly Fleet Admiral, he will possess the greatest power in history.
He didn't want to simply become the Celestial Dragons' lackeys.
Sakazuki championed absolute justice and aspired to become the toughest Fleet Admiral in history.
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As Wang Shi put the Den Den Mushi Akainu on Akainu.
"Look, Sakazuki came to us himself."
"It seems that not only you and I, but he also despises the Celestial Dragons."
Wang Shi smiled and Kuzan, saying, "With the Goa Empire and the Marine Headquarters joining forces, let's see how the World Government dares to intimidate Akainu and Wang Shi."
Do they still dare to provoke the Goa Empire and the Marine Headquarters?
If Imu and the Five Elders dared to do that, the Three Emperor Alliance and the Revolutionary Army would definitely jump in.
Would these high-ranking Celestial Dragons dare to wage war against all forces simultaneously?
"Sakazuki encountered the best of times..."
Kuzan chuckled. If it weren't for the rise of Wang Shi and the Goa Empire, Akainu would still be just like Sengoku, completely suppressed by the World Government and the Five Elders.
After all, if the World Government cuts off the Navy's funding, or if the Five Elders and the Holy Knights directly take action against a disobedient Fleet Admiral.
Not a single Fleet Admiral survived.
"This marks the beginning of the Celestial Dragons' demise..."
Wang Shi laughed. With Akainu's phone call, Wang Shi no longer needed to pay attention to the World Government.
"Sally, Reiju, Robin, spend the next three days drafting an application for Affiliated Nation in the World Government."
"In order to counter the threat posed by the Three Emperor Alliance and the Pluton Battleship, the Goa Empire has applied to become the ruler of the East Blue."
"Out of concern for world security, and during this particularly dangerous period, in order to support the rapid reconstruction of the righteous Navy, and to prevent the Celestial Dragons from excessively wasting Heavenly Tribute."
"The Heavenly Tribute collected by the major Affiliated Nation of the East Blue will be collected by the Goa Empire and delivered directly to the Marine Headquarters."
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As Wang Shi spoke, not only did Kuzan widen their eyes, but even Empress Sally and Princess Reiju were dumbfounded.
Is Wang Shi really not afraid that the Five Elders and the Holy Knights will storm the Goa Empire with this decision?
"Your Majesty, this..."
Empress Sally and Reiju broke out in a cold sweat. Was Wang Shi about to openly rebel against the World Government?
"The world is facing an apocalyptic crisis with Pluton. Is there a problem with supporting the righteous navy with just one sea of Heavenly Tribute?"
"Isn't the operation of the World Government and the Celestial Dragons' ability to use the Heavenly Tribute from the Three Seas and the Grand Line enough?"
Wang Shi was to put pressure on the World Government and to use the names of world security and justice to suppress the Celestial Dragons.
He even wanted to tell the Five Elders that the Goa Empire had already 'colluded' with the Navy.
If the Celestial Dragons so capable, they should unite to force the Goa Empire and the Navy to rebel.
Otherwise, if the East Blue directly helps the Navy rebuild in the name of justice and security, it can always stand on the moral high ground and point fingers at the Celestial Dragons.
Wang Shi made it clear that he did not trust the Celestial Dragons spent money like water and lived a life of extravagance.
Shamrock calls Wang Shi every day, trying to force Wang Shi to go to the Holy Land.
Then Wang Shi is about to unleash his ultimate move.
He not only wants to seize control of the East Blue and collude with the navy, but he also wants to expose Imu's secrets completely.
In short, Wang Shi wanted to throw the World Government into complete chaos.
Give the Time Three Emperor Alliance to repair the Pluton Battleship, and give the Time Wang Shi himself to become stronger.
By the way, give the Sun God Nika some time to grow.
Perhaps they could also occasionally reveal Straw Hat Luffy's training progress, making Imu and the Five Elders even more anxious...