I'm a big pirate, and you said I just went out to sea?

Chapter 170 Preparation

Chapter 170 Preparation
Steel Country, Gordon Stein.

This is a country whose core pillar industry is steel production, literally speaking.

Although it is not a large country with a population of over ten million, it is a medium-sized country with a population of over one million, and it has considerable influence even among the many member states of the Union Government.

This petition to withdraw from the World Government was initiated by Gordon Stein of the Steel Country.

If you want to know why.

"If I have to endure even when my own woman is wronged, what kind of man am I?!"

As one of the few kings in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise who was not dizzy from Im's first outburst of Conqueror's Haki, he was a prime example of this.

King Gordon Stein could never have imagined that, as one of the constituent republics of the government, he had never reduced his contributions to the Celestial Dragons since joining, and that he himself greatly respected and welcomed them.

As a result, it was precisely because he welcomed the Celestial Dragons that he suffered unprecedented humiliation in the middle of his life.

His wife was kidnapped by a Celestial Dragon and enslaved!

What man could endure such humiliation?

In fact, he should have discovered the truth five years ago when the Celestial Dragons passed by Gordon Stein.

The Celestial Dragons took a liking to his wife.

However, due to his status as the king of a constituent republic, the order was ultimately rescinded.

He should have realized this long ago.

How could those damned Celestial Dragons possibly be afraid of him because of his identity?

It was purely advice from people around him.

The Celestial Dragons are fools, but that doesn't mean the people around them are fools.

If the Celestial Dragons did something idiotic.

Then those around the Celestial Dragons will try their best to change their minds.

For example, a Celestial Dragon took a liking to the wife of a king of a member state.

If it is a small country.

They could simply wipe out the entire country and submit to the Celestial Dragons' wishes.

Gordonstein is not a small country.

Conversely, due to its abundant steel production, almost half of the gold that Gordon Stein paid to the heavens each year was replaced by steel.

Gordonstein produces one-third of the world's government steel needs, making it a world-renowned country.

In this situation, even if a Celestial Dragon speaks, the guards around him would not simply carry out his orders.

However, this does not mean they will defy the Celestial Dragons.

Since he couldn't take his wife away in front of King Gordonstein.

So, it's fine if we don't do it in person, right?
Only a thousand days to be a thief, not a thousand days to guard against thieves.

So King Gordon Stein could never have imagined that the Celestial Dragons withdrew their orders because someone nearby gave him advice.

They said they could take the king's wife away later, making the king look like a clown, searching desperately but unable to do anything.

This was to serve as punishment for his disobedience to the Celestial Dragons.

Then the Celestial Dragons happily agreed.

Therefore, King Gordonstein could never have imagined that, while he was heartbroken and exhausted from his wife's disappearance, he would have to attend the World Conference.

His wife, not far from him, was enduring the Celestial Dragons' insults!

That's how this alliance came about.

Gordonstein is not a poor country; on the contrary, thanks to its steel production, Gordonstein is among the wealthiest in the region.

But Gordon Stein could not ignore such humiliation.

It united ten countries.

Among them are countries that are simply unable to afford the sky gold, countries that, like Gordon Stein, have suffered similar humiliations, and countries that simply saw an opportunity and wanted to take a gamble.

In short, they jointly petitioned the White Wolf Pirates, the only force in the world that dared to rebel against the World Government.

They are willing to become a protected nation under the White Wolf Pirates, in exchange for the White Wolf Pirates helping them break away from the World Government, they are willing to pay the White Wolf Pirates a considerable protection fee every year.

The amount is at least half of the heavenly gold they pay each year.

King Gordon Stein was even willing to negotiate with the White Wolf Pirates.

Although the White Wolf Pirates have a good reputation.

But pirates are pirates after all. For the sake of wealth, most pirates commit all kinds of evil deeds, such as burning, killing, and robbing. This is not prejudice, but a fact.

Gordon Stein is open to bargaining.

It's also because they are indeed not short of money, and they truly hate the Celestial Dragons.

But other countries might not accept it.

Regardless, all of this hinges on one condition: that the White Wolf Pirates are truly willing to accept their surrender.

They have the confidence to confront the world government.

If the White Wolf Pirates don't accept them, then they will have no choice but to continue paying the Celestial Fee and staying under the protection of the World Government.

At the end of the year 1464 in the Haiyuan calendar, as the New Year was approaching.

The White Wolf Pirates replied.

The reason for using letters instead of convenient and fast communication methods like Den Den Mushi is that most Den Den Mushi are subject to surveillance by the Navy and the CP organization.

Especially in the major member states.

You can't imagine how much effort the world government has put in to control these member states. In fact, most CP intelligence agents may spend their entire lives in just one country.

He could be a cook, an ordinary worker, or a soldier.

and many more.

If it weren't for someone helping them, how could the Celestial Dragons' guards have so easily snatched their queen from a member state?

The envoys from the member states could not find Munger.

However, the location of the outer island of the Sphinx is no secret.

The old crew members of the White Wolf Pirates were all there.

So they contacted the old crew members of the White Wolf Pirates, who then contacted Monger. Despite the many twists and turns, the message still reached Monger.

Eleven member states of the Government of the Peoples of the Republic of China.

They are all countries located in the latter half of the Grand Line.

It can be said that these eleven member states of the World Government already make up half of the total number of member states of the New World. As long as Munger controls these eleven member states of the World Government, he can sever the connection between the World Government and the New World.

By then, he might be the undisputed emperor of the new world.

The true White King!
Therefore, in order to deal with this major event, Munga abandoned his trip to Wano Country at the beginning of the new year and returned to the Sphinx.

"If we were to bring these eleven member states under our control, we can foresee the reaction of the world governments; they would certainly not let it go easily."

As a veteran of the White Wolf Pirates, Roya, who wore a pure gold ring and looked several years younger, spoke in a deep voice.

"If things go wrong, it could lead to a full-scale war!"

Roya looked at Monger, his eyes asking if Monger was ready.

"Therefore, we must take the initiative in public opinion!"

The World Government is the most powerful organization in the world, but no matter how powerful it is, it cannot be denied that its power is based on the bloodshed of hundreds of member states.

The White Wolf Pirates are just a pirate crew, penniless and can afford not to care about the consequences.

But a world government is not an option.

"We must not send the navy!"

If the navy also participated in the attack on these eleven constituent republics, then this independent operation was destined to fail.

Despite having humiliated the Navy several times, Monger will not underestimate them.

Sebastian's death, Lorna's departure.

The navy's current top combat power has greatly weakened compared to a few years ago.

But even so.

Empty, Ortega Sivaun, Portman Nissen, and Elephant Mountain.

The navy still has at least four admiral-level combatants!
Four general-level combatants attacked at once. Without Lorna and Harald, he definitely couldn't withstand it alone.

And this time.

The balance of power between him and the World Government has been reversed once again.

This time, he was on the defensive again.

"How are things going with the newspapers we acquired?"

"Our business is doing well right now. We have secretly acquired three large newspapers. If needed, we can completely steer public opinion in a direction that is favorable to us."

"Then I'll leave it to you." "Heh, what I want isn't just a verbal request."

Lily winked at Munger.

Since the incident at Sabaody Archipelago, Lily has been helping Monger run the newspaper. Coupled with her naturally outgoing personality, she is quite popular in the underworld.

Strength and ability combined.

If it weren't for a few veteran crew members helping Monge manage the rear, Monge wouldn't have felt comfortable taking the new crew members out for training.

"The most important thing is to get public opinion to the naval soldiers at the grassroots level. We don't need to get them to betray us; we just need to plant the seeds of doubt in them."

"However, this would likely lead to the newspaper being shut down."

"It doesn't matter."

If they can survive this, the White Wolf Pirates will become a behemoth capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with the World Government.

It's not just because of the expansion of power.

It is also due to the growth of a new generation of crew members like Newgate and Lingling.

Five years at most.

Newgate definitely possesses the strength of an admiral!

If you're lucky, you might be able to master the ability to foresee the future with Observation Haki in this battle, which would at least put you at the level of a near-Admiral.

six years.

From an ordinary person with no background, he has grown to where he is today.

This is the talent of future emperors.

"Lorna, I need your help this time!"

"I knew you'd be waiting for me here."

Rona rolled her eyes. Monger had invited her under the pretense of raising funds for the new navy, but in reality, he was after her admiral-level combat power.

After all, apart from Monger, the White Wolf Pirates had no top-tier combat power.

Top-tier combat power comes from allies.

Without either Lorna or Harald, Monger alone would have no chance against the World Government. This behemoth that has stood on this sea for eight hundred years is not so easily shaken.

However, Monger did not deceive Rona.

Even if those eleven member states of the World Government were to secede, the White Wolf Pirates couldn't possibly provide them with protection at all times.

At this point, the new navy, led by Lorna, should make its debut.

They will be responsible for the security of the eleven member states.

At the same time, Monger would also allocate a portion of the protection fees paid by the eleven member states to the new navy as funding.

Is it familiar?

This is how world governments operate.

However, the White Wolf Pirates do not need to support a large number of useless Celestial Dragons. Even with the funds from only eleven member states, it is enough to feed them well.

As for what reason to ask Harald for help.

Not to mention that Harald and he were originally allies and he owed him a favor, Elbaf had recently encountered a rare natural disaster.

Not only were crop yields insufficient, but the abnormal weather also prevented the giants of Elbaf from catching fish, leading to an unprecedented famine in this fertile land.

In this situation, Harald naturally had no choice but to turn to his allies for help.

However, this is also one of the reasons why Munger wanted to expand his business.

The climate of the New World was too abnormal.

You never know when a terrible natural disaster will strike.

In times like these, if support can be obtained from other countries, the difficulties can be overcome easily.

Given the current relationship between Munger and Harald.

With just a word, both sides will do their utmost to support each other.

"correct."

Lily suddenly thought of something.

“I have news about that brat Lox. It seems he’s been cornered by that scumbag Grindelwyn and is currently trapped in the Kingdom of Magra.”

Hearing Lily's words, Munger raised an eyebrow.

"Was that kid caught?"

"No."

"Then just ignore him."

It wasn't that Monger was cold-blooded and ruthless, but rather that he was well aware of Rocks' strength.

When Rocks left the White Wolf Pirates, he was already the strongest member of the crew besides himself.

Now almost two years have passed.

If they can't even defeat Grindelwald, who isn't even a general.

Then let alone challenge him.

Get back here right now and continue being his intern!
For gifted monsters like Rocks and Newgate, ordinary admiral-level combat power is not their end point, but their starting point.

"I'm waiting for your challenge!"

The sewers of the Kingdom of Magra.

The future Red Earl was, at this time, still a teenager.

But his future.

It had already been drastically changed by the arrival of that jerk.

"Hey, are you dead yet?"

Barolorik kicked the figure lying in the corner, holding several large, fat rats in his hand—their rations for the next few days.

Barolorick felt incredibly unlucky.

Why did he have such a stupid idea six months ago to bother with this bastard in front of him?
It's just a few pieces of cured meat.

If you took it, you took it.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be in this situation where he has to eat rats in the sewers.

"Hey, are you okay?"

However, after spending half a year together, even though Barolorik was as hard-hearted as he was, he couldn't help but develop some feelings for Lox.

After all, he had never had any friends growing up.

Seeing Rocks lying on the ground, looking so devastated, I couldn't help but worry.

"So what if I lost once, two, three times? So what if I lost five times?"

"Can't we just win it back next time?"

Rather, it's more accurate to say that they managed to escape successfully after losing so many times.

If he were that guy named Grindelwald...

They're absolutely furious now.

"Shut up!"

Rocks lay on the ground.

"Can't you read my mind? How can you think I'm frustrated?"

Baroric paused for a moment, then glanced at Lox with some displeasure.

But found out.