If One Sea Isn't Swept, How Can the World Be Swept?
"Stop the war?"
Why should I stop a war between two Affiliated Nation?
"Although these are two pirate Affiliated Nation that I dislike, this is a completely legal war in accordance with the laws of the World Government."
"I just want to defeat those high-bounty leaders of the Happo Navy and pirate clan Daimyo!"
Looking at the expectant smile on his face, Aramaki spoke with a strange expression.
This guy seems to have a saintly air about him.
"..."
Yi Xiao's smile froze for a moment.
Seeing that the atmosphere between the two was a bit awkward, Eric quickly stepped in to smooth things over.
Let me explain the Baron promotion system of the Goa Empire to you.
After listening to the whole story, Yi Xiao finally understood what Aramaki had said earlier.
'In a few days, he might be called the Marquess of the Aramaki!'
So that's what it meant.
Defeating a pirate with a bounty of over 500 million Belly will earn you the Marquess.
"What good is a laugh if it merely stops their war?"
"Even after we leave, they will still find an opportunity to start a war."
"This time, we will use this war between the two powers of the West Blue to make our East Blue famous."
"Once the Goa Empire and we both gain fame and prestige, the East Blue will become more peaceful."
"Once complete peace is achieved in the East Blue, we will gradually extend this peace to the Four Blues, ultimately making the world more peaceful."
This was Wang Shi spoke up, finding a grand and respectable reason for Aramaki's promotion.
"But the common people of the West Blue also want peace..."
He smiled, his face showing reluctance, but if given the chance, he would still dedicate his efforts.
"A smile. Life is a journey that must be taken one step at a time. What good is it if you lend a hand on the left and on the right?"
"This is merely treating the symptoms, not the root cause, and is ultimately futile."
"Why not first achieve peace in the East Blue, and then use the East Blue as a model to gradually change the Four Blues!"
"If you can't even sweep the sea, how can you sweep the world?"
"We must be pragmatic and work diligently, step by step, to realize the ideal of world peace."
Taking advantage of Yixiao's recent escape from a life of confusion, Wang Shi directly instilled his own will into Yixiao's philosophy of benevolence and righteousness.
"One must take things one step at a time. How can one sweep the world if one cannot even sweep the sea?"
Yi Xiao listened to Wang Shi's words and felt that they made a lot of sense.
Having lived in the chaotic West Blue for many years, I knew all too well what a mess the West Blue was, with its rampant gangsters and pirate Affiliated Nation.
Rather than trying to change the murky West Blue, it would be better to transform the East Blue into the most peaceful sea area.
At least in this world, there is still a peaceful sea area suitable for ordinary people to live in.
If one cannot save the Four Blues by one's own strength, can't one at least follow the Wang Shi and pacify one sea first?
"Your Majesty, I have learned a great deal."
"How naive and unrealistic my ideal of achieving world peace from top to bottom was!"
"I've been drifting aimlessly for so many years, unable to find my way forward."
"Hearing His Majesty's words today has enlightened me and shown me a viable path."
"His Majesty's vision of Great Unification is far more feasible than the chaotic regimes of the Revolutionary Army."
The more Yixiao thought about it, the clearer it became: he couldn't change the world from the high level of the World Government.
However, it is entirely possible to assist Wang Shi, the Overlord of the East Blue, in achieving the Great Unification and peace of the East Blue, and eventually spreading peace to the world step by step.
At least this is a path that can be seen.
He always thought about peacefully changing the world from top to bottom, starting with the Celestial Dragons and the World Government.
But he knew he couldn't change the Celestial Dragons or the World Government.
Since they cannot change the Celestial Dragons from the top down, and they do not want to become the Revolutionary Army and cause random wars from the bottom up.
Let's start the change from the middle, and follow Wang Shi step by step to change the East Blue and the world.
At least the conquest of the Goa Empire was more peaceful and involved far fewer casualties than the violent overthrow by the Revolutionary Army.
It's just that those royals will suffer.
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"You must trust your emperor!"
"I will lead you to achieve your dreams!"
Seeing Yixiao's change, Wang Shi revealed a faint smile.
"Absolutely loyal to His Majesty!!"
Eric was the first to shout it out, his face filled with excitement.
"Yes, loyalty, loyalty, loyalty!"
"I absolutely trust His Majesty!"
"And then we'll plant the Goa Empire's flag in the South Blue!"
Aramaki also became excited. The stronger the Goa Empire became, the higher his Baron would be, and the higher he would stand.
This time, he's determined to make Daimyo for himself in the West Blue!
"First pacify the East Blue, then the South Blue, achieve peace in both seas, and finally..."
Yixiao truly saw the path she needed to take.
Anyway, the West Blue isn't his hometown, so let it be chaotic for now.
Anyway, things have been chaotic for so many years, and his homeland Cang Kingdom, is on the Grand Line, where things are even more chaotic.
Don't dwell on things you can't change; it only adds to your worries.
"To achieve the Great Unification the East Blue and bring complete peace to the East Blue!"
Nami actually shouted out; she's the one who most desires lasting peace in the East Blue.
Her and Nojiko's homeland, the Oykot Kingdom, was destroyed, Cocoyasi Village was enslaved by Arlong.
She knew all too well how important peace was to ordinary people like them.
Others joined in the shouting.
Although many of them didn't understand what was going on.
But just follow Wang Shi's lead and be loyal to Wang Shi.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Wang Shi used his "Talk-no-Jutsu" to continue instilling his ideas into the minds of these guys.
He finally managed to get all these people on the same path forward.
In short, just base it on the Goa Empire in the East Blue and follow the path of the Wang Shi to develop step by step.
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"Whitebeard's name alone has brought considerable stability to the New World."
"Don't you want our Daimyo to bring an end to the war between the two warring nations?"
"Therefore, we really need to participate in this war between the two powers of the West Blue and make our name known far and wide."
"Being able to force them into a ceasefire for some time might be a good thing."
"Most importantly, it can hone our skills and make us stronger."
Wang Shi spoke again, taking into account everyone's thoughts. In short, fame, battle, becoming stronger, peace... all could achieve their own goals.
Everyone has found their direction and their reason to fight.
"I can't wait to go to the battlefields of the Flower Kingdom and the Mulberry Kingdom."
Aramaki's eyes burned with fervor; he couldn't wait to make a name for himself throughout the world and be promoted to the rank of Marquess.
"Reputation...?"
Yi Xiao's idea became more and more firm. He really wanted to become such a big figure, capable of quelling a war with just a word.
This made Yi Xiao, who had never cared about fame or material possessions, suddenly very eager to become world-famous.
It wasn't truly for fame, but for the 'power to stop the war'.
The formidable reputation of being able to stop fighting with just a simple "Give me some face".
Under the influence of Wang Shi's ideology, the core of Wang Shi's Imperial Baron was fully established.
In the upcoming Flower-Mulberry War, the Imperial Twin Marquesses under Wang Shi's command will soon announce their arrival to the world.
Even Zoro wanted to be promoted to Imperial Viscount in this war.
He cannot stand still in order to challenge the World's Greatest Swordsman.
I wonder if he can defeat a powerful pirate with a bounty of hundreds of millions now.