After completing its investigation, the Kingdom of Korf, with the permission of Vice Admiral 'Golden Lion', was granted special permission to enter the World Government and participate in the World Conference as a member state.

After Kuro wiped out most of the pirates in the kingdom, the remaining pirates did not pose much of a threat to the existing kingdom soldiers. However, to avoid trouble, Kuro still ordered Kuro and the others to clean up the remaining rioting pirates.

After staying there for nearly three days, Kuro, along with Aquitaine, who had also been feeling bored in the palace for three days and had finally perked up, boarded the Golden Lion and headed towards Mary Geoise.

"Holy Land..."

On the deck of the Golden Lion, Aquitaine leaned against the railing, gazing at the boundless sea before him, and murmured, "What does that look like?"

In this vast ocean, no one is immune to curiosity about the 'Holy Land' Mary Geoise, especially the kings, who are naturally very curious about the capital of the World Government and the legendary Holy Land.

But they weren't members of the union, so they couldn't go to see it. Now, they can finally see it.

Mary Geoise?

Kuro, who was smoking a cigar nearby, curled his lip and said, "It's nothing special, don't have high expectations."

What's so great about Mary Geoise? He has no interest in that place. Once he gets this person there, his mission will be complete.

As for what demands and policies Aquitaine may make to the World Government, that is his own business; as king, he should be aware of that.

Otherwise, his first time attending the World Conference would have been fruitless; he would have only made an appearance.

"Lieutenant General Jinni, is there anything you can reveal about the World Conference? This is my first time joining, and there are many things I don't understand."

Aquitaine was aware of this, so he asked directly.

Kuro stood there pondering for a long time, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back. Aquitaine, thinking he was about to reveal some high-level inside information, had his ears perked up. Then, he exhaled a puff of smoke and said:

"Me? How would I know?"

He genuinely didn't know.

He had been in the East Blue for only a little over two years before coming to the Grand Line. He was relatively unknown at the last World Conference, and this was his first time carrying out an escort mission related to the World Conference.

Moreover, the escorts were also attending the World Conference for the first time.

None of us had much experience.

As for Lucci and his group...

With Stussy around, it's a miracle she doesn't rip people off.

"A meeting is nothing more than a power struggle, a game of deception and intrigue. To put it bluntly, it's about setting new rules and seeking new benefits. Big countries are controlling the fate of small countries. If you want to gain benefits, you'd better find a powerful backer. That's the only advice I can give you."

Kuro said.

This was his only comment on the World Conference.

Without seeking a powerful backer, the only thing Aquitaine can do is exercise its limited powers as a member state, namely, whether or not to allow the navy to be stationed there.

After all, member states have the responsibility to be protected by the navy, and given the current situation of the Kingdom of Korf, Aquitaine will definitely need the navy to be stationed there.

If the navy isn't allowed to station troops, then if the Kingdom of Korf encounters pirates, the navy's reinforcements might not arrive in time, especially since the country urgently needs to recuperate. If a powerful pirate comes along, it could be a fatal situation.

If it's about settling in, it's very simple. He points out a piece of land to the Navy, and the Navy builds a base there. Within the World Government's control, there will be another Navy branch.

It's something that the world government would welcome and wouldn't refuse to do.

“Find someone to back me up…” Aquitaine said bitterly. “This is my first time here. Where can I find someone to back me up? Besides, those people…”

As a small country, it's quite easy to find a powerful backer, provided that you are used by a large country. Aquitaine is well aware of its own capabilities; if things go wrong, it could really sell out the country without even realizing it.

And the desire is to find a great power that truly considers its own interests...

What gives him the right?

...

In the vast ocean, not far from the Golden Lion, an observation scope emerged from the sea, staring directly at the golden ship.

On the seabed, a vessel resembling a submarine was connected to an observation mirror.

One of the men dressed as a pirate inside shouted excitedly, "Captain, we've spotted a gold ship ahead! I guarantee it's gold!"

His shouts attracted a man wearing a captain's hat.

"Gold?! Let me see!"

He pushed the pirate aside and focused his eyes on the observation scope. In his field of vision, the huge, golden ship was gradually moving forward.

"It really is gold!"

The captain was excited.

He's a seasoned pirate; he can tell what gold looks like just by looking at it.

The gold paint on that ship must be made of real gold, and the strange figurehead on the prow must also be made of real gold! And that figurehead isn't just painted gold; it must be made entirely of gold.

This ship...

So rich!

"It must belong to a member state! Their navy wouldn't have a warship like that. Let's rob them!"

The captain shouted excitedly, "Men, fire the torpedoes! We'll take this ship!"

"oh!!!"

The pirates in the ship's cabin rallied and fought bravely.

"Golden Ship?"

A man dressed as a first mate was taken aback upon hearing this, and walked over, saying, "Captain, may I take a look?"

"Of course you can, you'll be excited!" The captain smiled and made way for her.

This first mate recently came from the Paradise. He's quite capable and intelligent. He was invited to join the crew and became the first mate of this pirate ship.

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