One Piece: Lord of Disaster.

Chapter 231 Each with their own ulterior motives! Government alliances and betrayals! So despicable!

"..."

In the brightly lit office, Wang Zhi interlaced his fingers, his right index finger lightly tapping the back of his hand, seemingly lost in thought.

The CP0, dressed in white, was not in a hurry and simply waited quietly.

After a long while, Wang Zhi finally frowned and said with some hesitation, "This matter is too important, I can't make a decision right away, I need to think about it some more."

“Of course, that’s your right, Mr. Wang Zhi,”

CP0 smiled and nodded slightly. "May I stay on Beehive Island for the time being? So that I can communicate with you anytime if anything comes up."

"it's up to you."

Wang Zhi didn't care.

Beehive Island has never been hostile to pirates, and this remains true even today.

It's probably already been infiltrated by the world government like a sieve, so it wouldn't matter if another CP0 stayed here.

"Thank you so much."

The CP0 expressed his sincere gratitude, and then added, "Please believe me, Mr. Wang Zhi, we are truly sincere."

"The times have begun to go mad. Roger's last words have sent countless ambitious people to the sea. The government needs more power, so you don't need to worry that we will abandon us after we've served our purpose."

"Alright, get lost, stop arguing!"

Wang Zhi was getting impatient, waving his right hand like he was shooing away flies. "I already said, let me think about it some more!"

"Then I'll take my leave now. I hope our cooperation will be completed smoothly."

CP0 bowed very politely to Wang Zhi before leaving leisurely.

Only after Wang Zhi sensed with his Observation Haki that the guy's presence had completely disappeared did a mocking smile appear on his face.
"Are you trying to fool me?"

However, after the smile, his expression inevitably became somewhat serious.

Without much hesitation, he immediately pulled out his Den Den Mushi. He knew he had to discuss something this important with his buddies.

Soon enough, the three-person group, who had secretly formed their own, started making calls.

Wang Zhi recounted his previous conversation with CP0 to his two good brothers in detail.

"It seems the World Government really can't do anything about Roya and the others."

Captain John, still slightly drunk, said through Den Den Mushi, "Ha, they've all set their sights on us."

"What's there to hesitate about? Do I even need to explain what kind of people the World Government is?"

Silver Axe simply snorted coldly, "What do you mean by acknowledging our rule over the new world? Just because they don't acknowledge it, does that mean my territory will just disappear into thin air?"

"It's definitely a case of getting something for nothing."

Captain John laughed and said, "If we successfully deal with Roya and his group, it will be difficult for us to threaten them anymore. If the operation fails, we will fight with Roya and his group, and the World Government can just watch from the sidelines. It's like they think we're idiots."

However, Captain John changed the subject, "But since you initiated this communication, it means you're hesitant, right? Wang Zhi, you know the World Government has ill intentions, but you're still hesitating."

"Yes."

Wang Zhi slowly let out a sigh of relief. "Of course, the World Government cannot be trusted."

"However, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Shiki's Flying Pirates will soon recover. As for Roya, needless to say, his forces have always been the strongest among all the crews, not to mention that his strength may have even caught up with Shiki's now!"

"It's embarrassing to admit, but I felt very uneasy being sandwiched between those two guys."

Wang Zhi clenched his fists. "Because I know I will never kneel before any of them! So, war will come sooner or later! But I can't imagine any possibility of me winning."

"You all feel the same way, right?"

Silver Axe and Captain John remained silent on the phone.

This world is truly cruel.

There is an insurmountable gap between people.

Putting aside the Golden Lion, all three of them were well aware that the gap between them and Roya would only widen.

That brat was a monster unlike any other in the world.

But just because he is powerful, should we submit to him?

What a joke!
Why should their ambitions be thwarted by this?
Even when faced with a terrifyingly powerful enemy, a true pirate will only think about how to defeat him, not about surrendering!

"and,"

Wang Zhi continued, "The government knows about our scheme against Shiki. If they leak this to that guy, war will break out in an instant."

Captain John interjected, "Don't forget about Lingling. She's still resentful about not catching Roger that time. If she knew we were the ones who messed things up, she probably wouldn't let it go."

"So what should we do now?"

Silver Axe's tone became quite troubled, "Helping the World Government won't do us any good, but if we refuse, Shiki and Linlin will turn against us. Even if we aren't killed by them, that kid Roya's threat will come sooner or later!!"

"This is exactly what's giving me a headache."

Wang Zhi sighed, "No matter which option I choose, it just doesn't feel right."

"In that case, let's wait and see how things develop."

Captain John said, “Let’s play along with the World Government for now, see what they really want, and then decide what we should do.”

"How about we look for an opportunity? Find an opportunity that can make the World Government and Roja and his gang fight like dogs."

"Hahaha! That sounds pretty good!"

Silver Axe laughed heartily, "If Roja and the World Government both suffer heavy losses, then we won't have anything to fear!"

"That's..."

Wang Zhi slowly breathed a sigh of relief, "It wasn't easy."

As the weaker party, it is by no means an easy task for them to simultaneously scheme against the two stronger parties.

But for now, this is probably the only way.

And so soon after, the city of Pangaea in Mary Geoise.

"So, Wang Zhi's answer was,"

Maz, one of the Five Elders, with his long beard, smirked as he looked at the CP0 member who had come to report to him.

"Cooperation is possible, but he won't follow our orders; he'll only act when he deems it appropriate?"

"That's right."

The white-haired CP0 nodded respectfully.

"Tsk, still plotting something?"

Volchuli gave a disdainful sneer.

"It would be strange if they didn't have their own plan."

Nassshuro said, "If they agree immediately, then we should be more suspicious of their true intentions."

"We had to be wary of the government and also worried about Roya and his group, so we could only try to survive in the cracks."

Satan said indifferently, "The tragedy of the weak is nothing more than this. Perhaps they are still dreaming of a mutually destructive outcome, where we and Roya will both suffer heavy losses, and then they will profit from it."

"But in any case, the plan should be considered to be progressing smoothly."

The blond-haired Pitt spoke slowly, "Give them the right opportunity, and they will surely make their move."

"That has to be a very opportune time."

"It was an opportunity for them to think that we and Roya would both suffer heavy losses," Vauciul said.

"That's the case with Wang Zhi and his group, but what about the others?"

Nasujiro looked at the CP0 member and asked, "What's the situation with the Whitebeard Pirates and the Giant Kingdom?"

"What about the two sides..."

CP0 said, "We haven't found the Whitebeard Pirates' whereabouts yet, so there's no news. As for Elbaf, since it's Roja's territory, our people have to be very careful. But they should have arrived in Elbaf by now, and news should come back soon."

"Ah."

Nasujiro nodded. "We absolutely cannot afford any mistakes with the Giant Kingdom!" Wang Zhi and the others are important, and the Whitebeard Pirates are also Roya's greatest enemy, but compared to these two, Elbaf is the real key!
The monstrous Harald, and the giant legion he commands, are the power that Lord Im craves!
Later, in the Kingdom of Giants, at Orsto Castle.

"you say,"

The bald-headed Harald looked at the tiny figure in front of him with surprise.

"Are you an envoy from the World Government?"

This was an ordinary-looking man, dressed like a businessman, with a kind smile on his face.

“That’s right, King Harald, I have come here with the goodwill of the government!”

The man smiled and said, "The Five Elders sent me to invite Elbaf to join the World Government! They also sent me to invite you to next year's World Conference."

"what?"

Harald was shocked and almost instantly stood up from his throne. "Are you serious?"

What he had always longed for was to truly integrate Elbaf into the world, to make the giants no longer a terrifying legend, and to enable this country to coexist harmoniously with human society!
Joining the World Government is the shortcut to achieving his dream!
"of course it's true."

The man smiled and said, "But of course, the government has one small condition."

"condition?"

Harald frowned. "What are the conditions?"

"The Five Elders hope that you can help the government eliminate the Disaster Company."

said the man.

"Disaster Company? You mean Roya?"

Harald's brow furrowed even more deeply.

“Of course we know that the Disaster Company and the Giant Kingdom have a cooperative relationship, and even your son has become an executive under Roya,”

The man said, "However, I think I don't need to elaborate on what kind of madman Roya is. In the past year, you, who are in the midst of it, know better than I do what he has done to this sea area."

"All the countries in this sea area are suffering because of him. King Harald, who loves peace, can you bear to just watch this happen?"

"Everyone knows that it would be better for everyone if Roya disappeared from this world."

"This……"

Harald hesitated.

He naturally had no good feelings towards Roya.

The partnership with the natural disaster company is now basically useless.

Roya did indeed act as a go-between, connecting Elbaf with many countries in the New World.

However, in this sea area, all the countries except Elbaf were plunged into despair.

This also includes countries that once helped the Kingdom of Giants during the Great Famine.

Harald has tried his best to repay them, but it's no use; Elbaf is also very poor.

The greatest aid they could offer was sending giant warriors to help them defend their homeland.

However, Harald still couldn't stop the Disaster Company from collecting taxes.

In the other countries of the New World beyond this sea area, the giant legions under the Catastrophe Corporation also found it difficult to have any goodwill towards Elbaf.

Even if contact is made, the final result is nothing more than exchanging greetings.

That's it.

But, to work with the World Government to take down Roja—

"I need to think about it some more."

Harald eventually gave the same answer.

Whether it's eliminating Roja or joining the World Government, it would certainly be a good thing for Elbaf, at least that's what Harald thinks.

However, Loki was still in Roya's hands, and he still had three hundred giant warriors under his command.

We absolutely cannot act rashly, otherwise how can we guarantee their safety?

Moreover, to be honest, Roya has no grudge against Elbaf...

Just outrageous.

That crazy guy really didn't do anything unforgivable to Elbaf.

Although Harald deeply disliked Roya's ways and felt that Roya's departure was a good thing for Elbaf, one thing is one thing, and if there was no enmity, then there was no enmity.

Seeing that he could no longer persuade Harald, the man had no choice but to let Harald continue to think it over, and then he took his leave.

The news quickly reached Mary Geoise, and the Five Elders were somewhat uneasy about it.

Harald showed no aversion to joining the World Government, which seemed to indicate that he was already halfway to success.

But whether the other half will succeed, they are not sure yet.

After all, they didn't really know the nature of the relationship between Harald and Roya.

then.

A city plagued by natural disasters.

"Oh! Is that really true?"

As Roya leisurely enjoyed the massage from several cat maids, he asked in surprise, "What were the answers from my dear white-bearded uncle, Uncle Wang Zhi, and my good friend Harald?"

"I'm not really sure either."

Stussy's sweet voice came from the other end of the phone, "It's already quite difficult to find out this news. We also have to thank their colleagues for passing through their territory and taking a break here."

"Is that so?"

Roya nodded, then complained irritably, "The World Government is really stingy. All they did was beat up the Five Elders, and they're trying to turn my allies against me! How despicable!"

"It's because you're so amazing, Brother Roya, that the government had no choice but to resort to this tactic. But when did the Whitebeard Pirates become your allies?"

Stussy's voice was tinged with laughter.

“We are all enemies of the World Government, and enemies of enemies of enemies, so naturally we are allies,” Roya said matter-of-factly.

"No matter what, Brother Roya, you must be extremely careful this time,"

Stussy said with a hint of caution, "The World Government is really serious this time."

"Really?"

Luo Ya raised the corners of his mouth, "Then let's have some fun with them."

Want to play a double agent game with Luo?
Then don't blame me for being impolite.

"Brother Naroya, have fun."

He hung up the phone with Stusi's blessing.

Just as Roya was pondering how to surprise the World Government, the Den Den Mushi rang again.

"So many people are looking for me today?"

Luo Ya answered the phone with surprise.

The company has dedicated personnel to manage all its affairs, so generally speaking, very few people should be able to get through to them by phone.

Which hero is it this time?

"Boss,"

Morgans's impatient voice came through the phone, "Dorag and his men have begun their operation!"

"Really?"

Luo Ya was somewhat surprised. "So fast? I thought they needed to take their time to settle things. Which country is it? A member state or a non-member state?"

Is Beihai finally going to become more lively?
What a pleasant surprise!
"Uh... it's Wan Guo..."

"what?"

(End of this chapter)