The extensive military build-up by the strong nation of Flaus Kingdom in the East Blue quickly drew the attention of the various Allied Nations in the East Blue.

Even the World Government and Marineford noticed the atmosphere of war between Goa Empire and Flaus Kingdom.

“Is King Ba Dodshinei truly going to stick up for Sasuba Kingdom?”

“Flaus Kingdom truly lives up to its reputation as the big brother of the East Blue! So domineering!”

“The ambitious Goa Empire has indeed disrupted the peaceful environment of our East Blue.”

“I truly hope Flaus Kingdom crushes the ambition of Goa Empire, otherwise the peaceful East Blue will turn into a sea of war.”

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The various Allied Nations in the East Blue strongly supported Flaus Kingdom’s decision to send troops.

The support from the Allied Nations finally brought a smile to the enraged King Ba Dodshinei’s face.

He had the popular support of so many Allied Nations, and the military backing of the Germa 66 mercenary army.

With such overwhelming advantages, how could he possibly lose?

“Wang Shi, I will make you regret provoking me!”

“Once I, the King, slay you and defeat Goa Empire, the Celestial Dragons will certainly no longer value a defeated nation.”

“At that time, I, the King, will gain the Celestial Dragons’ attention and transform Flaus Kingdom into the next most beautiful kingdom in the East Blue.”

“I, the King, will also incorporate the four kingdoms you occupied into Flaus Kingdom’s rule, making Flaus Kingdom the true strongest empire in the East Blue!”

“Out of respect for Vice Admiral Garp, the territory of Goa Kingdom will be left to that blind princess, Sally.”

King Ba Dodshinei’s eyes were filled with fervent zeal; he had already begun planning to reclaim the territories of the four kingdoms after eliminating Wang Shi.

He would become the most powerful king in the history of Flaus Kingdom!

Perhaps even the great Emperor of a new empire.

The more King Ba Dodshinei thought about it, the more insane his smile became.

It was as if everything was already within his grasp.

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On the Germa 66 mercenary army’s snail ship.

“What is the meaning of this! Is this looking down on me, Vinsmoke Niji?!”

Niji, clad in a blue combat suit with electricity crackling around his fists, arrogantly reprimanded the Left Minister of Flaus Kingdom.

A mere war in the weakest of seas, what right did it have to deploy two of the strongest modified human warriors?

“I, alone, can wipe out that so-called Goa Empire!”

“However, since you are paying for two, then after I, the old man, eliminate Wang Shi, that payment cannot be reduced!”

Niji domineeringly dismissed the Left Minister of Flaus Kingdom, even demanding to receive the extra mercenary fee from Flaus Kingdom.

Seeing Niji’s confidence, the Left Minister had no choice but to return and report the situation to King Ba Dodshinei.

King Ba Dodshinei felt that his Royal Guard and the Germa 66 mercenary army could definitely defeat Goa Empire’s fleet.

As long as Niji dealt with that bastard, Wang Shi, known as the King of Exile, everything would be easy.

King Ba Dodshinei did not believe Wang Shi could defeat Niji, the strongest modified human warrior in the North Blue.

After some communication and negotiation.

Flaus Kingdom’s Royal Guard and the Germa 66 mercenary army marched majestically towards Sasuba Kingdom.

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Meanwhile.

The bustling Baratie, a floating restaurant, was still unaware that Wang Shi had designated it as a battlefield.

A few days prior, Wang Shi had instructed his ministers to invite the Baratie, under the name of Goa Empire, to conduct business in Goa Empire.

But the outcome was obvious.

Goa Empire’s invitation was politely declined by the owner, Zeff.

Just as Wang Shi had thought, business can be done anywhere.

Coincidentally, Zeff thought the same.

They were accustomed to doing business in this sea area, having established a stable customer base and reputation.

So why go to Goa Empire?

Their current business was already overwhelming; they didn’t need to start anew and expand in a new place.

Furthermore, Goa Kingdom’s continuous annexation of four kingdoms made Zeff even more reluctant to go to such an unstable place.

On the Baratie’s main ship, Mackerel No. 1.

Head chef Zeff and his chef Sanji looked gravely at the approaching fleet.

They recognized the flag of this fleet.

It was none other than the recently prominent Goa Empire.

“Old man, could it be that you rejected Goa Empire’s invitation, and now they’re coming to cause us trouble?”

Sanji, with his curly blonde eyebrows, took a puff from his cigarette, wondering if their battle kitchen could stand against an imperial fleet.

“Shut up! What do you mean ‘I’ rejected?! Didn’t I ask for your opinions?! You weren’t willing to leave either!”

Zeff kicked Sanji on the head, scolding him irritably.

However, his gaze was indeed very solemn.

The Baratie was their life’s work; he didn’t want this restaurant, which provided food for people, to be destroyed in an unwarranted battle.

“Damn old man!”

Sanji covered his head, gritting his teeth in anger.

“How about we set sail and run immediately?”

Sanji proposed a terrible idea; after all, he himself had escaped from Germa 66’s snail ship back then.

When necessary, running away wasn’t something to be ashamed of.

“Fool, can our ship outrun their warships?”

Zeff was so angry he wanted to kick Sanji again, but Sanji promptly dodged.

“Boss, how about we find the Marine? We know quite a few Marines.”

Among the battle chefs, Patty and Carne also offered suggestions.

They were confident in their own strength, but that was only against small pirates.

This fleet clearly looked formidable, and the legendary King of Exile might even be among them.

This King of Exile, to be given such a high evaluation by Big News Morgans, must certainly possess great power.

They also didn’t want to provoke an Emperor of an empire.

“I heard he captured the heads of two Marine bases!”

Zeff looked at these two foolish chefs speechlessly; he suspected that even Smoker, the strongest Colonel in Loguetown, might not be able to suppress Wang Shi, the Emperor of Goa Empire.

“They’re here!!!”

Sanji’s eyes were solemn.

“Wow!!”

Sanji’s exclamation startled Zeff and the other two.

“So many beautiful women!!”

Sanji exclaimed again, his eyes turning into hearts, which angered Zeff and the other two, each kicking Sanji.

His loud shouts almost made them wet themselves; they thought Goa Empire’s fleet was about to attack them.

As the main ship of the imperial fleet approached and stopped near the Baratie.

Zeff and Sanji finally saw the Emperor of Goa Empire who had appeared in the newspapers.

Wang Shi had actually come in person.

They didn’t know if this was a good thing or a bad thing.

“What? Are we not welcome?”

Wang Shi led the way, followed by a group of strong individuals in military uniforms.

Honestly, even ugly guys like Eric and Edradgo, when wearing the German-style military uniforms designed by Wang Shi, had their aura greatly enhanced, exuding a sense of oppression.

Zoro, Saka, and Van Auger were even more eye-catching, like handsome figures serving as the face of the group.

Even Nami and the others, in military uniforms, had a unique charm.

“How could that be? Guests are always welcome.”

Zeff breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Wang Shi didn’t seem to be looking for trouble.

As long as there was no commotion or fighting, it was fine.

He immediately instructed the chefs to prepare, intending to conquer Wang Shi’s stomach with the most delicious food.

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