One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

Ignoring the reactions of the crowd, Yang Ming continued speaking to himself:

"I know that there are many misunderstandings about me, and some people here even have strong hostility towards me and wish I would die on the spot, which is understandable."

"The development of anything always involves a tortuous process, but I believe that the future is definitely full of light."

"I have invited you all here today, not so that you would listen to me spout some worthless nonsense. Let's speak frankly and openly."

"Before I took office as the governor of the West Sea, the situation in the West Sea had been complicated for many years. Various forces were intertwined, with each having its own interests in the other. Many nobles had connections with pirates and the mafia, and many kingdoms even illegally formed armed forces, ostensibly to protect national security, but in reality, they were also engaged in pirate activities behind the scenes."

Upon hearing this, the kings and nobles felt a chill run down their spines, a sense of unease settling over them.

As expected, Yang Ming went straight to the point, saying:

"From now on, whether it is a member state of the World Government or a kingdom outside this system, no one is allowed to establish an armed force on their own. Instead, the Governor-General will be responsible for establishing, recruiting, training and managing the Kingdom Guard to ensure the safety of all kingdoms. Of course, the expenses incurred here will be borne by everyone present."

The unsettling premonition came true, and the faces of the kings and nobles all turned extremely unpleasant.

Perhaps it's hard for people to understand Yang Ming's actions.

If I use an analogy, everyone will understand.

African countries on Earth were originally able to establish their own armies and occasionally act as pirates to rob passing ships and earn some extra income. However, when the United States came, it forcibly abolished their established armies and replaced them with troops sent by the United States, with all military expenses provided by the local area.

In other words, it's practically no different from paying money to suffer.

There was an uproar among the people.

They had thought that this Governor of the Western Sea might be very bold, but they never expected him to be this bold!

If things proceed as Yang Ming envisions, he will become the uncrowned king of the West Sea, and the entire West Sea will fall into his hands!

"Daring" is not enough to describe this Governor of the Western Sea!

What's most outrageous is that even if these kings and nobles wanted to use this as an excuse to slander and criticize the Governor of the Western Sea for having improper intentions, they suddenly realized with dismay that the Warring States Marshal had given Yang Ming too much authority!

To govern all affairs of the Western Sea!

This means that everything Yang Ming did was within the Navy's authority!

In fact, the Warring States Marshal never dreamed that Yang Ming would go to such lengths.

After all, before this, the navy in the West Sea was practically non-existent. For the naval headquarters, it was a useless asset that was neither useful nor worth discarding, and a lot of manpower and resources still had to be invested in it every year.

Rather than that, it would be better to let Yang Ming take a gamble.

"I object!"

Just as everyone was discussing this, a young man dressed as a theatrical character suddenly stood up.

The young man was tall and slender, wearing a large black hat and dressed in flashy clothes.

Ian Darruka stared intently and recognized him as Raffit, a security officer from some country.

The national conditions of the various countries in the Western Sea are different. The army formed by the Flower Country is called the Eight Treasures Navy. The country established the army in the name of security, and the security officer is the leader of the army.

Yang Ming looked down at this officer of the Blackbeard Pirates from the original story, a contemptuous smile playing on his lips.

"Fool, our cause is righteous!"

"I hereby declare the objection overturned!"

Chapter 198 Shiki the Golden Lion Arrives, Crisis Approaches!

Confucius said: "Only titles and positions cannot be lent to others."

A name is a title or status.

Utensils are symbols that represent a certain status or position.

If you want to achieve something, you must establish your own authority and not allow others to question or infringe upon it, otherwise all your previous efforts will be in vain.

Lafitte did not want to be the first to oppose Yang Ming's new policies.

Unfortunately, Lafitte is now a security officer, sharing the fate of the kingdom behind him.

Once Yang Ming's new policy is implemented, it will mean the end of Lafitte's position. He will be unemployed, and his security detail will be forcibly disbanded and replaced by the Kingdom Guard established by the Governor's Office.

Lafitte had expected Yang Ming to refuse, but he hadn't anticipated such a decisive refusal.

What made Lafitte even more uneasy was that as soon as he finished speaking, he felt several sharp eyes on him in the room, especially those of Shiryu of the Rain, known as the Butcher of the Rainy Night. Shiryu made Lafitte feel like he was being stabbed in the back, as if he would be torn to pieces by this executioner at any moment.

A stiff smile appeared on Lafitte's pale face.

what should I do?

Waiting online, very anxious.

Yang Ming's eyes widened as he looked around.

With Lafitte, the one who had stood out, falling silent, everyone else kept quiet, not daring to openly oppose Yang Ming.

Besides Yang Ming's formidable strength, the fully armed governor's troops surrounding them were the real reason they were so terrified.

They didn't want to be riddled with bullets the moment they opened their mouths.

Yang Ming knew perfectly well that the king and nobles present would outwardly comply but inwardly do everything in their power to obstruct his plan.

He was merely establishing a title for himself. With today's meeting, he would have a sufficient excuse to intervene in the affairs of the Western Sea countries in the future.

In the name of justice!

"Ding!"

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End of the meeting.

Lafitte walked dejectedly down the street after the event.

Undoubtedly, when Lafitte's protests failed, he was abandoned by the kingdom behind him. His Majesty the King dismissed him from the Kingdom's security force and ordered him to be expelled from the country, citing Lafitte's excessive use of violence during his tenure.

In fact, this is a ridiculous reason.

The East China Sea is the weakest, the West China Sea is the strongest, the South China Sea is a craftsman, and the North China Sea is a handsome man.

The Western Sea has been a chaotic place since ancient times, and the local people are fierce. The so-called security officer is equivalent to the pillar of the Eight Treasures Navy. If he is not ruthless, he will not be able to stand firm, manage his arrogant soldiers, let alone resist the invasion of pirates.

Lafitte earned the title of "Devil Sheriff" through his cold-blooded and ruthless methods.

Just as Lafitte was about to leave the governor's mansion, a familiar voice came from behind him.

"Lafitte, please wait."

Lafitte's body stiffened, and he slowly turned around, only to see the domineering young brigadier general leaning against the wall, waving at him.

The devilish sheriff removed his top hat and placed it on his chest. Lafitte bowed 90 degrees to Yang Ming to show his respect.

"What are your orders, Your Excellency?"

The former security officer adopted a very humble posture. As clever as Lafitte was, he knew very well that the Governor of the West Sea never spoke without a purpose. If the other party did not intend to settle scores later, it meant that the other party had something to use him for.

defect to the navy?

No, it's more accurate to say they've pledged allegiance to this Governor of the Western Sea.

For the unemployed, it doesn't matter who they work for.

The important thing is whether this platform can allow me to fully utilize my talents.

Besides being a fighter, Lafitte was also a hypnotist skilled at reading people's minds. Through subtle facial expressions and gestures, he did his best to convey goodwill and humility to Yang Ming in order to gain the favor of this Governor of the West Sea.

This is a seemingly insignificant tactic, but it is undeniably very effective. Whether used in romantic relationships or at work, it can effectively achieve one's goals.

Yang Ming nodded almost imperceptibly and said:

"I've also heard of the Devil Sheriff."

"If I gave you a team of 300 people, what would you do?"

Three hundred people may not seem like a lot, but in the navy, only officers of the rank of lieutenant commander or above can lead such a force.

While secretly delighted, Lafitte also understood that this was a test specially set for him by Yang Ming. Whether his answer could satisfy Yang Ming would be an important indicator of whether he could join Yang Ming's team.

Intelligent people don't need much talking to understand the meaning.

After a moment of sudden inspiration, Lafitte calmly replied:

"The Governor is ambitious and intends to unify the West Sea. The Mafia, pirates, and bandits are nothing more than a minor ailment. With just one or two valiant generals leading a few elite troops, we can easily sweep away any obstacles. The only ones who can hinder the Governor are the king and nobles who just attended the meeting."

"However, the nobles are easy to deal with. As long as we find evidence that they are colluding with the mafia and pirates, we can execute them on the spot. The only one we cannot easily shake is the king. Otherwise, the governor will become the target of everyone's criticism. At that time, even if the Navy Headquarters protects him, the governor will have no choice but to leave in disgrace."

"Assassination, poisoning, kidnapping, and other underhanded methods are not effective against the king. The only way is to create some plausible accidents, such as causing the kings to die of old age or causing their ships to sink due to leaks at sea. In this way, we can eliminate the kings who oppose the governor and secretly support a compliant person to take the throne."

It has to be said, Lafitte is truly a talented individual.

When those vicious schemes came out of Lafitte's mouth, it was like an artist sculpting a work of art. Far from making people feel uncomfortable, it made them feel that the other party was thinking of them in every way.

"I have countless elite soldiers under my command, but I lack talent like you."

Yang Ming stepped forward, gently patted Lafitte on the shoulder, and smiled:

"Welcome. From now on, you are a member of the Akatsuki organization."

Yang Ming has many capable people under his command, but very few are willing to do this kind of dirty work without any psychological burden.

Among the governor's troops, people like Fujitora Issho and Tina are upright and disdainful of using such underhanded tactics.

Within the Akatsuki organization, Bellemere was weak in strength but upright and incorruptible, and was also not good at this kind of thing, while Buggy the Clown was extremely good at it.

Unfortunately, Bucky the Clown has other missions to attend to and cannot be summoned to the West Blue for the time being.

However, this devilish sheriff is perfectly suited for the job. Both his temperament and abilities are more than enough to handle and excel at the dirty work.

The only thing that made Yang Ming hesitate was that the other party was not his own trusted subordinate, but a newly recruited person, and their loyalty was a big problem.

In the past, before Yang Ming had established his power, he would not have dared to use such a person easily, lest the other party betray him.

But now, Yang Ming has enough confidence and strength to cope with the unpredictable future.