Wang Shi

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Wang Shi (王时) 1
Alias	"King of Exile" 17 23 31; "Demon Consort" 3; "Emperor of Exile" 145; "Hero Emperor" 342 344; "Time-Space God King" 253; "Seven-Star Dragon Emperor" 161 162; "King of the East Blue" 454
Species	Human; later manifests winged demonic and vampire-like traits through acquired powers and equipment 1 321
Gender	Male 1
Affiliation	Goa Empire (Emperor); Four Seas Underworld Alliance (leader); later King of the East Blue and Celestial Dragon under Imu's World Government; subsequently World Alliance Government 17 213 454 522
Status	Alive 558
First Appearance	Chapter 1: "This Nation, I Have Usurped!" – kills Stelly and Outlook conspirators, then becomes Princess Sally's fiancé and new King of Goa 1

Appearance

Wang Shi’s appearance is defined by a stark contrast between regal dignity and brutal violence. He is frequently seen drenched in blood, his body covered in fresh wounds and bruises from battle or harsh training, giving him a demonic, fearsome aura. Despite his battered state, he carries himself with the commanding presence of a sovereign, often wearing ornate noble attire befitting his status as emperor. His calm, faint smile in the midst of carnage further underscores his intimidating and unyielding nature.

As his power and authority grow, Wang Shi increasingly adopts the visual image of a divine emperor. He appears atop the transformed Seven-Star Dragon Emperor Sword, wears imposing imperial battle equipment, and can manifest black demonic wings and dark flame-clouds around his body. His public appearances, often reinforced by Conqueror’s Haki, inspire mass devotion among Goa citizens and alarm figures such as Dragon, Shamrock, and the Holy Knights 144 321 342.

• Typical attire: Ornate noble or imperial robes, often paired with a long sword at his waist, though his clothing is frequently torn and stained with blood during combat.
• Imperial battle equipment: Wang Shi possesses an Emperor Battle Suit and vampire-themed transformation armor made with Memory Metal. The latter can produce Blood Shadow Bats and contributes to his unusual recovery and aerial combat capacity 102 169 323.
• Demonic form: During major battles, he manifests black wings and black flame-clouds, presenting an appearance that observers compare to Imu’s demonic traits 321.
• Divine imperial image: During public ceremonies and campaigns, Wang Shi rides the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor in its dragon form, often combining his sword, Conqueror’s Haki, and imperial regalia to cultivate the image of a heroic god-emperor 144 342 441.

Personality

Wang Shi is a transmigrator who combines raw ambition with calculated pragmatism, viewing power as a tool to be seized and wielded without sentiment. His personality is defined by a relentless drive to rise from a Terminal Town thug to the ruler of a growing empire—a goal he pursues with cold efficiency, eliminating anyone who stands in his way, whether through mass slaughter or political maneuvering. He is neither a mindless brute nor a scheming courtier, but a fusion of both: willing to personally execute five hundred rebel soldiers to cement his authority, yet patient enough to groom subordinates like Nami and Kaya into useful assets, or to use a potential marriage with Vinsmoke Reiju as a lever for expansion 2 19 31. Underneath his ruthless exterior, he possesses a disciplined work ethic—training relentlessly alongside Zoro, enduring Garp’s beatings to master Haki, and later seeking instruction from Dragon and confronting Kaido to improve his Conqueror’s Haki 22 44 150 200. He is not purely cold; he shows genuine affection for Empress Sally and a pragmatic respect for capable allies, but these attachments never slow his march toward his ultimate ambition: to overthrow the Celestial Dragons and claim the Empty Throne 3 4 150. This core complexity—brutal yet strategic, domineering yet calculating—makes him a figure of fear and fascination throughout the world.

• Ambition: Wang Shi’s ambition is vast and unapologetic. He does not content himself with the throne of the Goa Kingdom; within days of seizing power, he declares his intent to make it “the number one empire in the East Blue” and soon expands his vision to unifying the entire East Blue, challenging the World Government, and eventually sitting on the Empty Throne 3 4 5. He actively recruits powerful individuals such as Issho, Aramaki, Enel, and Spaden, unifies the Four Seas underworld, and builds military, commercial, and intelligence networks extending through the Grand Line and New World 6 142 213 253. By the end of his rise, he openly seeks to reshape the world’s political order, open the Red Line, end the Pirate King system in favor of an “Adventure King,” and lead an age of cosmic exploration 522 524 558.

• Ruthlessness: Wang Shi demonstrates a chilling willingness to use violence and fear to achieve his ends. He personally kills five hundred rebel soldiers in front of Princess Sally and the garrison, earning the title “Demon Consort” and instilling terror in all who witness it 2. He beheads King Ba Dodeshinai without hesitation and exiles the Sasba royal family 33. He later exploits prisoners, captures defeated pirate officers as bargaining chips, uses the Seven-Star Sword Spirit’s influence without preventing its subtle effects on followers, and treats powerful enemies as resources for ability research 110 271 298 325. His public image as a benevolent hero therefore exists alongside a willingness to manipulate, imprison, or destroy anyone who threatens his larger plans 342 445.

• Strategic Thinking: Wang Shi plans far ahead, using political marriages, military conquest, underworld connections, technological development, propaganda, and intelligence to advance his empire. He analyzes maps of the East Blue and sequences his conquests to avoid overextension, while manipulating the World Government’s recognition of internal power struggles to legitimize his rule 1 6. He later leverages Morgans, Stussy, Baroque Works, and the Four Seas Underworld Alliance to construct a worldwide information and supply network 142 157 209 213. He is willing to feign cooperation with the World Government and Holy Knights while arranging outcomes that strengthen Goa and weaken every rival faction 374 445 477.

• Confidence: Wang Shi possesses an almost unshakable belief in his own abilities and destiny. He walks calmly into a rebel army that outnumbers him, certain that his Devil Fruit power will prevail 2. He openly demands instruction from Garp and Dragon, ignores warnings about Doflamingo, and eventually confronts Kaido, Whitebeard, and the World Government’s highest powers 45 150 200 321. This confidence is backed by rapid growth: he awakens all three forms of Haki, subdues the Seven-Star Sword Spirit, gains Conqueror’s Haki infusion, and builds forces comparable to major world powers 107 201 300. However, he remains tactically cautious toward Imu, recognizing that an immortal ruler with unknown trump cards cannot be confronted recklessly 352 375.

• Charisma and Manipulation: Wang Shi can inspire extraordinary devotion in allies, subjects, and even former enemies. His Conqueror’s Haki and the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor’s instinctive influence amplify loyalty and admiration in those around him, though Wang Shi generally allows this effect rather than openly commanding it 110 145. His speeches and battlefield declarations can raise the morale and potential of followers; Spaden’s Mythical Zoan awakening during the Wano campaign is directly associated with Wang Shi’s inspirational influence 441 442. He uses this charisma to cultivate an image as a heroic, just ruler despite his earlier atrocities 342 344.

Abilities and Powers

Toki Toki no Mi (Time-Time Fruit)

Wang Shi possesses a highly developed time-and-space-related Devil Fruit ability generally called the Exile Ability or Banishment Ability. Although it is associated with Kozuki Toki’s Toki Toki no Mi and its capacity to send people forward through time, Wang Shi’s use is substantially more versatile than Toki’s known application. His ability manipulates targets, attacks, and himself through forward temporal displacement and time-space exile; it cannot reverse time or alter the past 4 5.

Wang Shi’s ability is commonly perceived as an overwhelming “Banish-Banish” or “Exile” power because it can remove enemies from the battlefield, send them to future time points, negate incoming attacks, and create defensive temporal afterimages. At later stages, he associates his true authority with both time and space, accepting the title of Time-Space God King among his Sky Island followers 48 253. The ability’s early practical range is approximately one kilometer, and he can affect hundreds of targets simultaneously, though large-scale use drains his stamina 2 4.

• Time Banishment (Exile Ability): Wang Shi sends targets to selected future time segments, from short moments to days, years, or decades. He uses it on soldiers, royalty, pirates, Marine officers, and projectiles 4 9 14 38.
• Domain: Banishment: Wang Shi expands a time-space domain resembling a ROOM, allowing him to exile numerous enemies to different future points and control the order in which they reappear 4 5 40.
• Divine Might of Time: Wang Shi leaves a time-space afterimage while his true body occupies the next instant, creating a pseudo-intangible defense. He cannot freely move while maintaining the technique, but can skip farther ahead to evade a waiting opponent 4 5.
• Banishment Enhanced: A long-duration version of Banishment that functions as time-lock imprisonment, removing threats for years 5.
• Banishment of Self: Wang Shi can send himself forward through time to evade danger or bypass extended threats without losing lifespan during the jump 4.
• Attack Negation: He can exile cannonballs, Wind Blades, and other attacks before they land, including attacks enhanced with Haki when sufficient power is applied 9 14 38.
• Cannonball Flight and Control: Wang Shi can ride and direct cannonballs for high-speed transportation, using his time-space power to manipulate their trajectory and momentum 14.
• Time-Space Authority: By the Sky Island period, Wang Shi openly acknowledges that his underlying power is connected to time and space, though he avoids widely publicizing the title “Time-Space God King” to prevent attracting excessive Celestial Dragon attention 253.

Haki

Wang Shi awakened his Haki abilities through rigorous training under Monkey D. Garp, Marine instructors, Dragon, and repeated life-or-death battle. He possesses all three types of Haki: Observation Haki, Armament Haki, and Conqueror’s Haki. His Observation Haki was uniquely awakened after handling Straw Hat Luffy’s straw hat, which contained lingering traces of Gol D. Roger’s Conqueror’s Haki. This also unlocked the Voice of All Things, granting him heightened perception of the world 45 46.

His Armament Haki was honed through Garp’s beatings, while his Conqueror’s Haki first manifested during Dragon’s attack in Loguetown. Over subsequent training and battle, Wang Shi learns to compress, control, coat, and infuse Conqueror’s Haki into weapons and attacks. By the time of his later campaigns, the force of his Haki is compared to Roger’s at his peak and can affect all levels of Impel Down 39 150 200 201 300.

• Observation Haki & Voice of All Things: Awakened after sensing Roger’s lingering Haki in Luffy’s straw hat. It allows Wang Shi to perceive presences, strength, emotions, and latent Haki signatures; the Voice of All Things further lets him communicate with or comprehend the wills of objects such as the Seven-Star Sword Spirit 45 46 107.
• Armament Haki: Hardening ability used to reinforce Wang Shi’s body and weapons. He awakened its basics through Garp’s brutal training and later coats weapons such as the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor Sword and Murakumogiri in powerful Armament Haki 46 47 325.
• Conqueror’s Haki (Haoshoku Haki): First unleashed when Dragon nearly killed him in Loguetown. Wang Shi’s Haki can overwhelm weaker people, clash directly with powerful Conquerors, and produce black-red lightning 39 43 44.
• Conqueror’s Haki Compression and Coating: Under Dragon’s guidance, Wang Shi learns that Conqueror’s Haki must be compressed onto a hand or weapon through absolute conviction. He later achieves coating during his battle with Kaido 150 151 200.
• Conqueror’s Haki Infusion: Wang Shi masters infusion into the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor Sword, enabling him to block much of Kaido’s force and directly contend with Emperor-class attacks 200 201.
• Mass Intimidation: His later Conqueror’s Haki can destroy the gate to Infinite Hell and terrify prisoners across every level of Impel Down. Its strength is compared to Roger’s peak-level Haki 300.
• Charismatic Resonance: Wang Shi’s Haki, especially in conjunction with the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor, appears able to intensify followers’ loyalty, courage, and latent potential. This effect is feared by Dragon and other observers 145 442.
• Six Powers (Basic Knowledge): Wang Shi requested and received basic training in Marine secret techniques, including Geppo and Soru. He continues to practice them alongside Haki and conventional combat training 45 47 52.

Seven-Star Dragon Emperor Sword

Wang Shi wields the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor Sword, originally the cursed Seven-Star Sword of Aska Island. The sword possessed a malicious spirit capable of manipulating hearts, releasing sword energy, devouring blood and vitality, and tempting wielders into submission. Wang Shi overwhelmed the spirit with his Conqueror’s Haki and Voice of All Things, forcing it to recognize him as master 106 107.

He later uses Vegapunk’s Devil Fruit feeding machine to combine the sword with an Artificial Azure Dragon Fruit, transforming it into the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor Sword. The weapon can shift between sword and divine dragon forms, act independently, wield multiple elements, and possesses intelligence comparable to a human after its awakening 161 162 228.

• Sword Spirit Subjugation: Wang Shi’s will protects the sword spirit from other Conqueror’s Haki users and binds its loyalty exclusively to him 107 162.
• Heart Manipulation: The sword instinctively strengthens loyalty and admiration in people exposed to it. Wang Shi does not actively direct this power but permits its subtle influence on followers 110.
• Blood and Vitality Devouring: The sword can consume blood and vitality, particularly benefiting from the blood of powerful opponents such as Kaido 107 203.
• Sword Energy: It can release devastating sword energy, initially cleaving Aska’s shrine and later producing attacks comparable to those of master swordsmen 107 228.
• Elemental Manipulation: The awakened sword spirit can use wind, lightning, fire, and clouds 228.
• Divine Dragon Form: After consuming the Artificial Azure Dragon Fruit, the weapon can become a sentient dragon capable of flight and massive destructive attacks, including cleaving the sea with a single slash 161 162.
• Independent Combat: The awakened sword spirit can fight without direct control from Wang Shi and is powerful enough to defeat Count Bill instantly 228.
• Imperial Symbol: The sword’s dragon form becomes central to Wang Shi’s public image as a divine ruler and is recognized by Dragon as possessing the same aura as the former Demon Sword 342.

Other Abilities and Traits

Beyond his Devil Fruit, Haki, and sword, Wang Shi has demonstrated numerous notable powers, resistances, and strategic resources. He possesses immense willpower, high physical resilience, technical equipment, and a growing capacity to acquire or reproduce other abilities.

• Curse Immunity: Wang Shi is immune to the curse of Sandai Kitetsu, a cursed sword that typically brings death to its wielder. He drew the blade without ill effects, demonstrating extraordinary willpower 37.
• Physical Resilience: Under Garp’s brutal training, Wang Shi endured daily beatings that would break most people. His later recovery capacity is strong enough for Kaido to suspect that he possesses Mythical Zoan-like healing 44 45 201.
• Vampire Armor: Wang Shi possesses vampire-themed Memory Metal armor capable of transformation and creating Blood Shadow Bats. He uses the bats to harvest blood and preserve ability samples from defeated figures 169 323.
• Flight: Wang Shi can fly through his equipment, demonic wings, the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor’s dragon form, and related aerial mobility techniques 161 321.
• Devil Fruit Research: Wang Shi gathers blood, flesh, lineage factors, and scientific knowledge to research artificial Devil Fruits and ability replication. He acquires Kaido’s flesh and blood, collaborates with Judge and Vegapunk, and seeks powerful abilities throughout the world 213 385.
• Multiple-Ability Research: By the Laugh Tale period, Wang Shi claims to have solved the secret behind holding multiple abilities and plans to acquire additional Devil Fruits 524.
• Magnet-Magnet Fruit: Wang Shi later demonstrates a Magnet-Magnet ability, using magnetic power to create the main arena for the World Power Ranking Tournament on Laugh Tale 532.
• Space-Time Ninjutsu: At the end of the story, Wang Shi obtains Otsutsuki knowledge, including interstellar star maps and space-time ninjutsu, allowing him to travel beyond the One Piece world 558.

Power Progression

Stage	Power Gain	Description
Transmigrator	Innate knowledge and potential	Wang Shi arrives in the One Piece world with comprehensive knowledge of its history, powers, and future events. This meta-awareness allows him to identify key individuals, locate opportunities, and accelerate his own growth. His transmigrator status grants him a unique perspective on destiny and power structures, though it provides no immediate combat strength. 1 46
Devil Fruit User	Exile Ability / Toki Toki no Mi	Wang Shi gains the ability to exile objects, people, and attacks through forward time-space displacement. He demonstrates it by banishing cannonballs, Wind Blades, rebel soldiers, Arlong, and Smoker. The power heavily drains stamina when used on large groups, but its battlefield control makes it exceptionally dangerous. 2 4 5 9 14 38 40
King of Goa	Political and military authority	After conquering Goa and neighboring territories, Wang Shi establishes the Goa Empire and proclaims himself Emperor. This grants command over military forces, fleets, tribute, and a growing network of nobles and allies. 6 17 37 42
Awakening Conqueror's Haki	High-level willpower power	During his confrontation with Dragon in Loguetown, Wang Shi awakens Conqueror’s Haki under near-death pressure. He can overpower weaker people and clash with Dragon’s Haki, although his initial control is unstable. 39 43 46
Awakening Observation Haki	Enhanced perception and Voice of All Things	While examining Luffy’s straw hat, Wang Shi detects Roger’s lingering Conqueror’s Haki. This awakens Observation Haki and the Voice of All Things, enabling him to perceive hidden presences and communicate with special wills such as the Seven-Star Sword Spirit. 45 46 107
Awakening Armament Haki	Physical hardening and offensive capability	Under Garp’s brutal regimen, Wang Shi awakens basic Armament Haki. It enhances his body and weapons, laying the foundation for his later Emperor-class combat. 44 46 47
Six Powers Training	Advanced martial arts foundation	Garp and Marine officers provide Wang Shi with basic training methods for techniques such as Soru and Geppo. He later continues practicing these arts alongside Haki and swordsmanship. 45 47 52
Seven-Star Sword Master	Cursed sword spirit subjugation	Wang Shi uses Conqueror’s Haki and the Voice of All Things to force the Seven-Star Sword Spirit into submission. He gains access to its sword energy, vitality-devouring traits, and heart-influencing power. 106 107 110
Seven-Star Dragon Emperor	Devil Fruit weapon evolution	Wang Shi feeds the Seven-Star Sword the Artificial Azure Dragon Fruit using Vegapunk’s machine. The weapon evolves into a sentient dragon-sword capable of independent combat, elemental manipulation, flight, and massive destructive power. 161 162 228
Conqueror’s Haki Coating	Advanced Haki application	After extracting instruction from Dragon and entering life-threatening combat against Kaido, Wang Shi learns to compress Conqueror’s Haki around his weapon and attacks. 150 151 200
Conqueror’s Haki Infusion	Emperor-class offensive power	Wang Shi masters infusion into the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor Sword while fighting Kaido. This allows him to contend directly with Kaido’s attacks and greatly raises his combat ceiling. 200 201
Four Seas Underworld Leader	Global influence and intelligence network	Wang Shi unifies the North Blue underworld and forms the Four Seas Underworld Alliance, giving Goa influence over criminal networks, supply lines, intelligence gathering, and bounty-hunter organizations across the world. 209 213
Impel Down-Level Conqueror	Vast intimidation and destructive presence	Wang Shi’s Conqueror’s Haki becomes strong enough to shatter Infinite Hell’s gate and terrify prisoners throughout Impel Down. Observers compare its intensity to Roger’s peak Haki. 300
King of the East Blue and Celestial Dragon	Formal World Government authority	Imu grants Wang Shi the official titles of King of the East Blue and Celestial Dragon, assigning him authority over rebuilding the Marines and managing East Blue’s Heavenly Tribute. Wang Shi accepts the rank as a strategic asset while retaining his independent ambitions. 454
Multiple-Ability Researcher	Ability acquisition and replication	Wang Shi researches blood, lineage factors, artificial Devil Fruits, and the secret of multiple abilities. He eventually declares that he has solved the secret behind acquiring more Devil Fruit powers. 291 524
Magnet-Magnet User	Large-scale terrain construction	Wang Shi demonstrates the Magnet-Magnet Fruit by constructing the main arena of Laugh Tale’s World Power Ranking Tournament through magnetic manipulation. 532
Cosmic Explorer	Space-time ninjutsu and interworld expansion	After encountering other worlds, Wang Shi obtains Otsutsuki space-time ninjutsu and interstellar knowledge. He begins an age of cosmic exploration and personally conquers another world. 557 558

Relationships

Princess Sally

Wang Shi’s relationship with Princess Sally begins as a union of political convenience but deepens into a partnership built on mutual ambition and genuine affection. After exterminating the Outlook family and securing his position, Wang Shi marries the princess and ascends to the throne, and their nightly intimacies gradually allow them to take full control of the Goa Kingdom’s power 3. Sally acknowledges Wang Shi’s strength and shows political acumen, willingly adapting to his rise and supporting his plans for expansion 3 5. Wang Shi, in turn, intends to groom her into a queen for the ages, focusing on cultivation while trusting her with routine government affairs 3 19.

Their bond is marked by warmth and concern. When Wang Shi returns to the Goa Imperial Capital after being wounded by Dragon in Loguetown, Empress Sally throws herself into his arms “like a swallow returning to its nest,” a scene that fills Nami, Nojiko, and Kaya with envy 43. Wang Shi likewise shows affection and concern for her, spending time with her when he returns to the palace 43. However, Sally is also portrayed as petty and vindictive: she keeps a “little black book” and had already recorded Garp’s failure to attend their wedding. Wang Shi later wonders if she has added further entries after learning of the brutal beatings Garp inflicted on him during training 47.

Sally later becomes one of Wang Shi’s most ardent supporters and accompanies him on important expeditions. She admires his public declarations of justice, shares in the religious and heroic aura surrounding him, and expresses a desire to remain at his side during future voyages 145 373 442. Despite her lack of major combat feats, her political loyalty and emotional commitment make her central to Wang Shi’s imperial household.

Monkey D. Garp

The dynamic between Wang Shi and “Fist” Garp is fraught with tension, begrudging respect, and a constant undercurrent of debt. Garp did not return for Wang Shi’s wedding and coronation, an absence that Wang Shi later vows to “repay” 3. When Wang Shi seeks training in the Three-Color Haki, he deliberately brings up Dragon—Garp’s son and the man who nearly killed Wang Shi—using that debt as leverage to force Garp into teaching him 44. Garp agrees, but his methods are brutal: he beats Wang Shi relentlessly every day, and Wang Shi endures it with grim determination 44 45.

Their confrontations are frequent and raw. When Garp first uses his Conqueror’s Haki in Foosha Village, Wang Shi angrily asks whether Garp intends to attack him like Dragon did and unleashes his own Conqueror’s Haki indiscriminately 43. Garp grumbles about Wang Shi’s reckless use, but recognizes his potential and resistance. Garp’s training helps Wang Shi awaken Observation and Armament Haki, and he warns Wang Shi about the Donquixote Family in Dressrosa 46 47.

Their relationship later remains politically complicated. Wang Shi reveals the truth of Luffy’s Mythical Zoan power to Garp, forcing the Marine hero to recognize the danger around his grandson 351 352. Wang Shi ultimately proposes that Garp and Rayleigh become Luffy’s protectors, showing that he sees Luffy as both a dangerous future variable and a useful counterweight to Imu 352.

Bartolomeo

Bartolomeo, the underworld boss of Loguetown, becomes one of Wang Shi’s most fervent admirers and a useful subordinate. Initially known as the “Cannibal,” Bartolomeo first encounters Wang Shi in Loguetown and is instantly infatuated, seeing him as an idol. He abandons his old title and declares himself the “Hero of the East Blue” after Wang Shi bestows that nickname upon him 38. Bartolomeo eagerly offers help against Germa 66 and supports the prestige of the East Blue 37.

Wang Shi recognizes Bartolomeo’s potential as a Devil Fruit user and uses him to unify the East Blue underworld. He leaves pirate slaves behind to assist Bartolomeo, promising their freedom after a year of service 43. Bartolomeo remains an enthusiastic worshipper, though he later envies the elevated titles and attention received by stronger followers such as Aramaki 253. His Barrier-Barrier Fruit proves valuable even against Kaido’s attacks, earning Wang Shi’s praise during the New World conflict 203.

Colonel Smoker

Wang Shi’s interactions with Colonel Smoker are defined by power imbalance and a surprising undercurrent of trust. Smoker, the justice-obsessed Marine in charge of Loguetown, is frustrated by Wang Shi’s disregard for his authority. Wang Shi teases him by noting that a portion of Smoker’s salary may come from Goa’s Heavenly Tribute 37.

Their conflict escalates when Wang Shi banishes Smoker entirely 38. Yet when Dragon attacks and Wang Shi appears mortally wounded, Smoker returns and takes charge of protecting him and maintaining order 40. Wang Shi later releases Smoker, recognizing his professionalism. Their relationship remains tense, but Smoker’s conduct demonstrates that duty can outweigh his personal hostility toward the emperor.

Monkey D. Dragon

Dragon begins as Wang Shi’s attempted killer and eventually becomes an unwilling instructor, political rival, and occasional negotiating partner. In Loguetown, Dragon severely wounds Wang Shi and nearly kills him, inadvertently triggering Wang Shi’s Conqueror’s Haki awakening 39 40. Wang Shi uses this attack as leverage against Garp and harbors lasting resentment toward Dragon 43 44.

When Dragon later confronts Wang Shi again, Wang Shi exploits his knowledge of the Revolutionary Army headquarters to pressure Dragon into explaining Conqueror’s Haki coating. Dragon recognizes that Wang Shi seeks to replace the Celestial Dragons as ruler of the world, while Wang Shi frames his ambition as creating peace and stability 150. Dragon fears Wang Shi’s growing charisma, intelligence, and sword’s influence over followers, regarding him as a threat potentially more difficult to oppose than the World Government 145 150.

Despite their hostility, both men ultimately work around one another’s plans in the struggle against Imu and the World Government. Dragon remains wary that Wang Shi’s ideals may be genuine in part, while fearing the methods and personal power through which he pursues them 344 477.

Straw Hat Luffy

Wang Shi’s encounter with Straw Hat Luffy begins with curiosity and evolves into a strategic fascination. During training in Foosha Village, Luffy sneaks down from Mt. Colubo to mooch food from Wang Shi’s group, and Wang Shi notices the straw hat 45. When Wang Shi handles the hat, he discovers Roger’s Conqueror’s Haki lingering within it, awakening his Observation Haki and Voice of All Things 46.

Wang Shi initially regards Luffy as a lucky charm and is intrigued by the hat’s connection to destiny 46. Later, he reveals that Luffy ate the Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit once wielded by Joy Boy and has become the new Child of Destiny 351 352. Rather than directly removing Luffy from the board, Wang Shi seeks to shape the conditions around him, encouraging Garp and Rayleigh to protect him while using Luffy’s existence as leverage against Dragon and the World Government 150 352.

Zoro and the Goa Crew (Zoro, Saka, Eric, Van Augur)

Wang Shi treats his direct subordinates as tools to be sharpened, mixing manipulation, trust, and investment. Zoro receives the cursed blade Sandai Kitetsu, reflecting Wang Shi’s confidence in his potential to become a great swordsman 37. Saka receives Yubashiri, trains alongside Zoro, and remains grateful to Bogard for his swordsmanship instruction 37 47. Wang Shi arranges for both men to receive guidance from Bogard and later pushes them into practical sparring against Diamante 43 52.

Eric, the mercenary “Whirlwind,” initially resents Wang Shi’s favor toward Van Augur and considers leaving after his contract ends 7 9. Wang Shi pressures him with the danger of Jinbe’s retaliation for killing Arlong, then offers him a place in the Guard Army 16. Eric submits and continues training under the Goa system.

Van Augur is valued for his steady disposition, marksmanship, and enhanced vision. He stays loyal when Wang Shi is believed dead and later trains under Marine officers, gaining broader combat knowledge 40 46. He also develops rapport with the Dachshund Cannon, becoming its secondary user after Wang Shi 162.

Nami, Nojiko, and Kaya

The three young women serve Wang Shi as attendants, officials, and developing specialists, in relationships built on gratitude, fear, affection, and dependence. Nami and Nojiko are rescued from Arlong’s tyranny, though Wang Shi initially questions their loyalty 14 16. They later study navigation, nutrition, and medicine under his arrangements alongside Kaya 19 43.

All three show concern when Wang Shi is wounded by Dragon, urgently calling for Kaya’s treatment 40. Their relationship becomes increasingly intimate and competitive as Wang Shi’s imperial household grows; Nojiko and Maya later successfully seduce him, causing jealousy and conflict among the women 114. Kaya remains especially valuable for her medical capacity and accompanies Wang Shi’s expanding ventures.

Seven-Star Sword Spirit

The Seven-Star Sword Spirit begins as a malicious entity that attempts to tempt and control Wang Shi. Wang Shi instead overwhelms it with Conqueror’s Haki and the Voice of All Things, forcing it into a master-servant relationship 106 107. The spirit becomes completely loyal to Wang Shi, protective of him, and hostile or contemptuous toward nearly everyone else 162.

After evolving into the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor, the spirit gains independent intelligence, dragon form, emotional expression, and greater combat capability. It views Wang Shi with a mixture of obedience, affection, and possessiveness, while Wang Shi treats it as his exclusive imperial weapon and a partner in research into higher powers 161 162 228.

Aramaki, Issho, and Spaden

Wang Shi recruits Aramaki, Issho, and Spaden as the core of his “One Emperor and Three Marquesses,” later “One Emperor and Three Dukes,” military structure. He values each for potential that the established world failed to recognize, giving them resources, rank, and purpose 6 142 201.

Aramaki becomes one of Wang Shi’s most fanatical believers, treating him as an idol and Imperial Admiral. Issho initially resists the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor’s influence but later accepts its effect voluntarily after concluding that Wang Shi may be capable of changing the Celestial Dragons’ decisions 110. Spaden’s loyalty reaches an extreme during the Wano conflict, where Wang Shi’s declaration inspires him to awaken his Mythical Zoan Nue ability 442.

Together, the three repeatedly fight alongside Wang Shi against figures such as Kaido and become a force Kaido compares to Marine Headquarters 200 201.

Other Notable Relationships

• Sanji: Wang Shi arranges for Sanji to learn martial arts, Geppo, and Soru from Marine officers, hoping to strengthen him beyond his original path. He also builds goodwill with Zeff and the Baratie through commercial ties 28 45 46.
• Bogard: Garp’s adjutant trains Zoro, Saka, Van Augur, and Eric, providing guidance that Wang Shi’s crew openly values 43 44 47.
• El Drago: Wang Shi subdues the pirate captain, threatens to distribute his gold, revokes his bounty, and leaves him as a tool in Bartolomeo’s underworld operation 24 43.
• Vinsmoke Judge and Reiju: Wang Shi treats Germa as both a military threat and technological resource. He considers Reiju a political asset, later forces Judge into artificial Devil Fruit research, and uses Germa technology to strengthen Goa’s equipment 31 102 213.
• Enel: Wang Shi defeats and recruits Enel on Sky Island, explains Haki to him, and accepts the title of Time-Space God King proposed by Enel and Aramaki 252 253.
• Uta: Uta becomes deeply captivated by Wang Shi’s public image as a heroic emperor. She later uses her Sing-Sing Fruit to trap members of the Immortal Corps and Holy Knights in Uta’s World, after which Wang Shi shields her from Imu’s retaliation and entrusts her recovery to Kaya, Mansherry, and the others 342 352 488.
• Akainu: Wang Shi cultivates Akainu’s respect by publicly supporting his interpretation of justice and his bid for Fleet Admiral. Wang Shi hopes to use the Marines as a future weapon against the Celestial Dragons 324 325 455.
• Imu: Wang Shi regards Imu as his greatest long-term threat and ultimate rival. He exposes Imu’s secrets publicly, undermines the World Government’s authority, and eventually brings Imu into submission rather than immediately killing him, valuing his knowledge and abilities 351 477 524.

History

Transmigration and Survival

Wang Shi, a college graduate who had spent years in remote learning during the pandemic, found himself transported to the chaotic Terminal Town of the Goa Kingdom. The lawless slum was a constant struggle for survival, and he only managed to endure by having taught himself the local language as a hobby. Desperate and on the verge of death, he seized a Devil Fruit and consumed it without hesitation, gaining its mysterious powers. With these abilities, he quickly rose through the ranks of Terminal Town’s thugs, earning their submission through violence. His ambition soon turned outward, and he prepared to set sail as a pirate or bounty hunter 1.

Usurping the Throne

News reached Wang Shi that the Goa Kingdom’s king and prince had died mysteriously. Recognizing an opportunity, he infiltrated the royal palace and discovered a conspiracy: Outlook III, his wife Didit, and Stelly, the princess’s fiancé, had plotted the assassinations to seize the throne. Wang Shi captured them, extracted confessions, and killed the trio. He then saved Princess Sally Nandcarnet, who had been unaware of the plot and was targeted by the Outlook clan for her status. Facing a power vacuum and fearing further rebellion, Sally agreed to make Wang Shi her husband and the new king in exchange for protection and stability 1.

The next day, the royal garrison eliminated the Outlook family. Wang Shi was announced as consort and heir. However, General Outlook Ampera led a rebellion of five hundred soldiers loyal to the fallen clan. Princess Sally asked Wang Shi to demonstrate his strength; he displayed his terrifying Exile Ability and slaughtered the entire rebel force. This massacre earned him the reputation of a demon among the soldiers and nobles. No one dared oppose him when he married Sally and was crowned King of the Goa Kingdom. The ceremony proceeded peacefully, though Garp notably did not attend 2 3 4.

Expansion of the Goa Empire

Soon after ascending the throne, Wang Shi set his sights on unifying the East Blue. He studied maps and planned to conquer neighboring kingdoms, starting with the Konomi Kingdom after it sent an insulting tribute. He also considered recruiting powerful criminals like Issho and Aramaki and began justifying his actions through the World Government’s neglect of peripheral regions. When high-ranking officials objected at court, Wang Shi banished them into exile 5 6.

The Goa military campaign began in earnest. Wang Shi captured the Black Cat Pirates at Syrup Village, thwarted the Arlong Pirates, liberated Cocoyasi Village, and annexed the Four-Leaf Kingdom. Within a week, his forces conquered the Moonlight, Organ, and Konomi Kingdoms. He exiled their resisting royalty, earning the title “King of Exile.” Captain Nezumi reported his actions as tyrannical, but Sengoku could not intervene because Goa continued paying the Heavenly Tribute 9 11 17.

With the addition of three kingdoms, Wang Shi declared the Goa Kingdom renamed the Goa Empire, crowning himself Emperor and Sally Empress. King Ba Dodeshinai of the Flaws Kingdom assembled opposition with the Sasba Kingdom. Wang Shi attacked the Flaws Kingdom overnight, beheaded Ba Dodeshinai, annexed Flaws, and forced Sasba IX to surrender. The Goa Empire then encompassed eight nations 17 32 33.

Wang Shi consolidated his rule by reducing taxes and winning popular support. He gained influence over local Marine branches after exposing corruption, built commercial connections, and turned figures such as Bartolomeo into loyal assets 17 20 36.

Confrontation with Dragon

During a visit to Loguetown to see Roger’s execution platform, Wang Shi attracted Dragon’s attention. Dragon considered him a potential threat but hesitated because Goa’s policies were improving the lives of ordinary people. When Dragon confronted Wang Shi, a battle erupted. Wang Shi used his Time Domain, but Dragon’s Conqueror’s Haki overwhelmed and severely wounded him 39 40.

Wang Shi survived due to his followers’ intervention and Kaya’s treatment, awakening Conqueror’s Haki in the process. Dragon regretted the consequences of the attack, while Wang Shi became more determined to eventually replace Imu as ruler of the world 40 41. Their later confrontation became less a simple assassination attempt than a tense negotiation: Wang Shi used intelligence about Revolutionary Army headquarters to force Dragon to teach him the principles of advanced Conqueror’s Haki 148 150.

Training with Garp

After recovering, Wang Shi traveled to Foosha Village with Zoro, Saka, Eric, and Van Augur, initially seeking training from Bogard. When Garp arrived, Wang Shi openly requested guidance in the Three-Color Haki and invoked Dragon’s attack as leverage 43 44.

Garp accepted, subjecting Wang Shi to relentless physical punishment while Marine officers trained his companions. Wang Shi endured the regimen and awakened Observation Haki after touching Luffy’s straw hat, gaining the Voice of All Things. He then awakened basic Armament Haki through Garp’s continued beatings and received foundational instruction in the Six Powers 45 46.

The short-term training ended when Garp warned Wang Shi about Doflamingo and the Donquixote Family. Wang Shi dismissed the warning, provoking Garp’s frustration, but returned to Goa with a solid foundation in all three forms of Haki 47.

Rise of One Emperor and Three Marquesses

Wang Shi expanded beyond East Blue through military expeditions, technology acquisition, and recruitment. He redeemed Aramaki from imprisonment, recruited Issho, built a powerful fleet, and established the “One Emperor and Three Marquesses” structure around Aramaki, Issho, and Spaden 64 100 142.

He acquired medical knowledge from Crocus, Memory Metal through Drum Kingdom, Rumble Ball technology from Chopper, and a growing arsenal of scientific resources from Judge, Vegapunk, and allied researchers 102 105 213. His political and military ambitions shifted decisively away from the life of a pirate: he came to value armies, fleets, territory, and institutions as the only means to remake the world 53.

Seven-Star Dragon Emperor

Seeking an exclusive imperial weapon, Wang Shi traveled to Aska Island and claimed the cursed Seven-Star Sword. The sword spirit attempted to tempt him, but Wang Shi’s Conqueror’s Haki and Voice of All Things forced it into submission 106 107.

The sword’s instinctive influence strengthened loyalty among Wang Shi’s followers. Though he did not actively command this manipulation, he allowed it to continue so long as it did not compromise their fighting potential 110. Wang Shi subsequently located Sleepy Town and used Vegapunk’s Devil Fruit feeding machine to merge the sword with the Artificial Azure Dragon Fruit, creating the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor Sword 161 162.

New World Campaigns and Emperor-Class Growth

Wang Shi entered the New World seeking combat experience and opportunities to acquire powerful abilities. He clashed with Four Emperor crews, treated Kaido as a training target alongside Aramaki, Issho, and Spaden, and achieved Conqueror’s Haki coating and infusion amid life-threatening battle 165 200 201.

The group’s performance against Kaido established Goa as a power comparable to Marine Headquarters in Kaido’s eyes. Wang Shi did not seek Kaido’s immediate death, preferring to preserve him as a destabilizing force against the World Government while using his blood and flesh for research 201 203 213.

Wang Shi later participated in conflicts around Impel Down and Marineford, where his Haki reached terrifying levels. He fought Whitebeard, seized prisoners and valuable bodies, cultivated ties with Akainu, and maneuvered among the Marines, Holy Knights, Red Hair Pirates, and World Government for maximum advantage 300 321 325.

Hero Emperor and World Reformer

Following major victories, Wang Shi returned to Goa in triumph and was received by millions of citizens. He embraced the image of the Hero Emperor, using speeches, ceremonies, the Seven-Star Dragon Emperor, and Conqueror’s Haki to unite subjects and allies behind Goa’s vision of peace and prosperity 341 342 344.

Although the World Government attempted to recruit or control him through the Holy Knights, Wang Shi consistently deceived its representatives while consolidating independent power. Imu temporarily granted him the titles of King of the East Blue and Celestial Dragon, including nominal authority to rebuild the Marines and oversee the East Blue’s Heavenly Tribute. Wang Shi treated this recognition as another means to strengthen his position rather than an abandonment of his larger goals 454.

He exposed Imu’s secrets, manipulated global perception through broadcasts, and turned the World Government’s authority into an increasingly fragile façade 351 374 477. During the decisive struggle against Imu, Wang Shi protected Uta after her Sing-Sing Fruit trapped members of the Immortal Corps and Holy Knights within Uta’s World, while allies including Kaido and the Admirals joined the battle against the World King 488.

After the global balance collapsed, Wang Shi and Dragon helped establish a World Alliance Government, dismantling old structures and advancing worldwide institutional reform 522. He opened passage through the Red Line, encouraged navigation among the Four Blues, held a world martial arts tournament on Laugh Tale, and replaced the old Pirate King ideal with an Adventure King system 524 532.

Age of Great Cosmic Exploration

In the final stage of his story, Wang Shi’s influence extends beyond the seas. His son Wang Teng becomes a renowned prodigy, while other descendants—including Wang Lin—inherit exceptional potential and Conqueror’s Haki 557.

After discovering links to other worlds and encountering Goku and Toriko, Wang Shi recognizes the limits of his former worldview. He publicly inaugurates the Age of Great Cosmic Exploration, shares Haki and martial training methods with the world, acquires Otsutsuki space-time knowledge, and leads powerful fighters to conquer another world in pursuit of a Chakra God Tree 557 558.