It is impossible to establish a new force simply by shouting slogans.
For an emerging force, the three most important things are land, people and money.
These three things are the core of a force and are closely interdependent. There is no obvious concept of which one is higher or lower.
It would be nice if Tsugakuni Yoriichi's goal was not just to escape the pursuit of the World Government. If it was just to avoid being hunted by the World Government, Tsugakuni Yoriichi would not need the so-called power at all. He just needed to take the "comrades" who wanted to continue to follow him on the Dawn and then drift on the sea.
His goal is to overthrow the World Government, or his goal is to completely separate the World Government from the Navy. The worst result is that the influence of the Celestial Dragons on the World Government must be completely eliminated.
The so-called World Government is ostensibly a "federation government" established by member states from all over the world, but in reality, the people who really have the final say in this federation government are still the Celestial Dragons.
How can a group of people who live like parasites on the creature called "world" establish a sound and equal system?
The trip to the holy land deepened this idea in Tsugikuni Yoriichi's mind.
He originally planned to gradually deepen his influence in the navy in order to influence more young sailors. When Zhan Guo was ready to retire from the position of marshal, he would compete for that position as an admiral in order to take control of the entire navy.
But plans can never keep up with changes. Yoriichi Tsugikuni, who had personally climbed the holy land, could not convince himself to ignore the suffering happening before his eyes.
The relationship between him and the World Government finally broke through the last layer of window paper, and the two sides embarked on two completely opposite paths.
Neo Marine
"New navy?"
"In this case, we need a stable base and a stable source of income."
"At the same time, we also need to find ways to completely get rid of the identity of 'wanted criminals'."
"If we want to build a truly righteous army, then we absolutely cannot act with a bad reputation."
"At least, it must not be a bad reputation among the people."
"The name of a criminal can only attract criminals."
Yixiao was knowledgeable and experienced. After Ji Guoyuan finished speaking, he thought for a moment and immediately figured out the main problem they were currently facing.
Great justice.
This kind of thing must be held in one's own hands by any means possible.
Everyone present saw the scene where Yoshiichi Tsugakuni and his companions had just returned to Dressrosa.
Even Cyrus, who had been in the office all the time, returned to Dressrosa earlier than Yoriichi and the others. Even though he had not heard with his own ears the people gathered on the coast condemning Yoriichi Tsugikuni and his group, he was able to analyze the image of the Sword of Dawn in the hearts of the islanders from the public opinion environment on the island.
Dressrosa can be said to be the starting point of the Sword of Dawn Marine Branch. Even here, the public opinion environment is like this, not to mention other places.
The group founded by Yoriichi Tsugakuni was not a pirate group, and the members he wanted were not just anyone picked up from the street.
He needs some people who are eager for change, people who are passionate, just and even noble.
Yixiao's words brought everyone in the office back to reality. After hearing Yixiao's words, Cyrus showed some hesitation on his face. Then, as if he had made up his mind, he said to Jiguo Yuanyi:
"What Mr. Yixiao said is probably not our most important problem at the moment."
"The main question is where should we establish our base!"
"After my investigation over this period of time, I found that the people of Dressrosa strongly oppose us."
"Although my father didn't blame us for our actions and even showed some admiration for us, that was from a personal perspective."
"As the king of Dressrosa, he is concerned about our actions."
Cyrus didn't say it all, but no one present was a fool. The implicit meaning of Cyrus' words told everyone a reality: "The people of Dressrosa don't welcome them!"
"Um"
Ji Guoyuanyi frowned slightly, and after saying "hmm" softly, his expression revealed some thought.
He had considered this matter before. Dressrosa is an island with a very advantageous geographical location in the New World. Moreover, after years of operation, they have become very familiar with the surrounding waters, and almost all foreign trade routes have been opened up.
With Dressrosa as their base, it would not be difficult for them to expand their power.
It would be a pity to abandon this base at this time.
"If we are not welcome, we will just leave."
"Go to Thunder God Island and use it as our base camp temporarily. We will then look for a suitable base."
Tsugikoku Yoshiichi often said, "The essence of evil is indulgence, and the essence of justice is restraint."
If you want to do something based on justice, you will inevitably feel constrained.
If it were pirates, this would be much easier. They could just grab whatever they liked and be done with it. Disagree? Kill them! After killing all those who disagreed, wouldn't only those who agreed be left?
It is obvious that it is absolutely impossible for Yuichiro Tsugikoku to do this.
"Thunder God Island?"
"We will need to consider funding and supply issues later."
"Without Dressrosa as our base, our funding sources will be greatly affected."
"Also, the territory we control is too scattered. We still have people in the Solbe Kingdom. How many of them are willing to continue to mix with us 'wanted criminals' is still unknown."
Mihawk, who is completely focused on kendo, rarely expresses his opinion on this matter. He has no objection to using Thunder God Island as a temporary base, but he feels it is necessary to remind Yoriichi that the navy in the four seas are probably in a state of panic at this moment.
If the World Government wants to kill them all.
"There's no need to worry about the East China Sea. Someone will recruit them."
"Xiong, don't worry. The Kingdom of Solbei will not return to that chaotic era."
After hearing Mihawk's reminder, Tsugikuni Yoriichi finally had a smile on his face and said with relief.
"They should be here by now."
Ji Guoyuan thought secretly in his heart, turned his head slightly and looked out the window.
The Kingdom of Solbe.
A warship slowly sailed towards the port under the gaze of the people on the shore.
"Navy, it's the Navy!"
"Hurry up. Hurry up and warn everyone in the Sword of Dawn! The navy's warships are coming!!!"
When the enthusiastic people on the shore saw the headquarters warship approaching quickly, the first thought that came to their minds was to alert the soldiers of the Sword of Dawn stationed on the island.
Unlike Dressrosa, the vast majority of the people in the Kingdom of Solbe have suffered oppression, and the ones who rescued them from oppression were Yoriichi Tsugikuni and the Sword of Dawn led by him.
Ever since the Sword of Dawn was stationed here, the people no longer need to pay the so-called "gold from the sky", and there are no layers of exploitative nobles above their heads. As long as they are diligent enough, they can create wealth for their families with their own hands.
Even if you don't have any skills, you can go to the port to move goods for others and lend your labor to provide your family with enough food and clothing.
After this period of rest and recuperation, the lives of the people on the island have been significantly improved.
It is precisely because they have suffered oppression that the people on the island still stand on the side of Yoriichi Tsugakuni even though they know that Yoriichi Tsugakuni and his subordinates have entered the holy land and have been stripped of their positions as generals.
On the coast, many people quietly left after seeing the arrival of the headquarters' warships. Not long after some people left to report the news, the warships entered the port.
Not long after, a tall young man wearing a navy cloak led a group of navy soldiers off the warship.
Seeing the arrival of the headquarters' navy, the onlookers made way for them and stepped aside to look at the navy who had come to the Kingdom of Solbe, whispering to each other.
"Are these people from the Navy Headquarters?"
"There's no one like him in the surrounding naval bases!"
"Look, that young man's shoulder tassels are golden!"
The people around had some fear on their faces.
“Ah la—”
"That guy Yunyi runs this place very well!"
After getting off the warship, Kuzan stood on the shore, looked up at the prosperous scene of the harbor, a faint smile appeared on his face, and he sighed softly.
But his smile didn't last long and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"That guy"
Kuzan seemed to recall some memories he didn't want to recall. After taking a deep breath, his expression returned to normal. He waved to the navy behind him and said:
"Let's go, let's go take our friends home."
It was at the same time that the navy led by Kuzan arrived at the Kingdom of Solbe.
The Kingdom of Goa in the East China Sea also welcomed a warship from the Navy Headquarters on this day.
At the harbor of Windmill Village, a group of people from the Red Hair Pirates stood on the shore, watching the navy ships approaching rapidly.
Behind the Red Hair Pirates, stood a group of people in navy uniforms, who were also sticking their heads out and looking towards the sea.
A team that is a mixture of pirates and navy is incredibly strange.
"At last, Captain!"
Shanks stood in front of everyone, with a long sword slung over his waist, one hand on the hilt, looking at the speeding warship. Behind him, Lachi Lu grabbed the thigh meat of an unknown animal with one hand, tore off a piece of meat with his teeth, and while chewing, he reminded Shanks in front of him.
"Um!"
"Be prepared to fight."
"I am the king of the Goa Kingdom now. Even the navy is under the protection of our Goa Kingdom!"
"We absolutely cannot allow others to run wild on our territory!"
Shanks looked at the warship that was slowly slowing down and entering the dock, grinned and shouted to the people around him.
He was clearly just a pirate, but when Shanks said this, he had a matter-of-fact look on his face.
At this time, the navy members standing behind the Red Hair Pirates were looking at Shanks and others who were blocking their way with complicated expressions, and their minds were a little confused for a moment.
The warship stopped steadily and a long wooden ladder was lowered from the ship. An "older young man" wearing a bright yellow striped suit appeared in everyone's sight and slowly walked down the wooden ladder.
"oh?"
"What is this situation?"
"Are the subordinates of that guy Tsugikuni Yoriichi actually mixed up with pirates?"
"Is this... a plan for rebellion?!"
Borsalino got off the boat, looked at the scene on the shore, pushed the yellow-lens sunglasses on his nose, and the wrinkles on his face suddenly gathered together.
His eyes quickly swept over the Red Hair Pirates, and then fell on the group of navy behind them.
"Hey, hey, hey, what are you talking about?"
"We, the Red Hair Pirates, are more than just pirates!"
"We are recognized by the World Government and are the 'Seven Warlords of the Sea' who can legally plunder!"
"We are partners with you!!!"
Shanks heard what Borsalino said, chuckled, took two steps forward, came in front of Borsalino, and spoke.
Yes.
The World Government's plan for the Seven Warlords of the Sea was not shelved because of the incident with Yoriichi Tsugakuni. On the contrary, because of Yoriichi Tsugakuni's intrusion into the Holy Land, the kings of the World Government's member countries "deeply" realized that the navy was uncontrollable.
Those people also felt that the World Government needed a force to balance the navy and the power of pirates.
In such an era, the Seven Warlords' Plan was officially passed at the World Conference without any effort.
It’s just that there are so many major events happening during this period, and the fact that Ji Guoyuan broke into the holy land and released the Celestial Dragon slaves has always been a “hot search”.
The perspective of ordinary people is basically focused on Yoriichi Tsugikuni and his Sword of Dawn, and they didn't notice that in a corner of the newspaper, there was also the new policy issued by the World Government.
The original intention of the Seven Warlords of the Sea Project was to find a new force to be established by seven pirates who were powerful, influential, and willing to obey the orders of the World Government on certain matters.
So far, three seats in the Seven Warlords of the Sea plan have been confirmed, and the remaining four seats are still being negotiated.
Shanks of the Red Hair Pirates is one of the established Seven Warlords of the Sea. The other two are Crocodile of the first half of the Grand Line, and Doflamingo, who has been entrenched in the West Sea and has a huge influence.
Among these three people, two of them have close ties with the Celestial Dragons, and Crocodile was able to catch the attention of the World Government probably because he is now based in Alabasta.
Crocodile has not yet shown his fangs towards the people of Alabasta. He is now just a "club boss" who helps the people of Alabasta resist the invasion of pirates.
Shanks is actually not the kind of person who would obey the orders of the World Government. He accepted to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea for many reasons. On the one hand, he wanted the Kingdom of Goa to continue implementing the policies he had been promoting for some time. The reform of this country cannot be abandoned halfway.
However, his identity as a pirate was somewhat of a hindrance when he was doing these things.
Another reason was that Shanks wanted to have a more peaceful time in the East China Sea. He had never given up on the search for the Nika Fruit and didn't want to deal with the navy while searching for the Nika Fruit. Although he didn't mind the hassle, it would be better if he could have less trouble.
"partner."
"Please spare me, I don't want to be a partner with pirates!"
When Borsalino heard the word "partner" from Shanks' mouth, he couldn't help but get goosebumps all over his body, and quickly shook his head and denied it.
He obviously didn't want to talk more about the "Seven Warlords of the Sea". He looked at the navy behind Shanks and asked:
"Are you guys going back to the Marine Headquarters with me, or are you planning to leave the Navy completely and become pirates?!"
“Hey——”
"Answer quickly—"
Hearing Borsalino's slightly coercive words, Shanks suddenly drew his long sword and said with a smile:
"You can't take anyone away from my territory!"
However, just as Shanks finished his words, the navy behind him bypassed the Red Hair Pirates and came to Borsalino.
A young officer also explained:
"Admiral Borsalino, please don't misunderstand me. We have nothing to do with the Red Hair Pirates!"
"We are here with them simply by coincidence."
"Jiguo. That man has already told us."
"From today on, we are your subordinates."
As he spoke, the young officer and the marines behind him saluted Borsalino in unison. Their uniform gesture startled the Red Hair Pirates.
"I want to take my men with me."
"Are the Red Hair Pirates preparing to go to war with our Marine Headquarters?!"
"Red Hair Shanks!"
Borsalino patted the young officer's shoulder gently, then looked at Shanks and the others with a cold tone.
“.”
Shanks was speechless as he watched the scene before him. It took him a long time to react and he laughed awkwardly.
“Hahahahahaha!”
"Sorry, sorry, misunderstanding!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Hearing this, Borsalino had no intention of staying any longer. He glanced at the Windmill Village in an unnoticeable manner, then waved to the navy of the former Sword of Dawn and took everyone back to the warship.
Borsalino came and left quickly, and he came to the Kingdom of Goa just to pick someone up.
Shanks watched the warship slowly disappearing on the sea level, a smile on his face:
"It seems that I underestimated him!"
"After so many years in the navy, his influence within the navy is probably not so easy to erase!"
"What will this world become?"
“It’s getting more and more interesting!”
(End of this chapter)
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