"Looking back, getting on your ship was definitely the right decision!" Zoro laughed.

Luffy has officially recruited Zoro and is about to go and take down Buggy the Clown, while Norton has also acquired a new treasure.

The next day.

Norton checked in as usual as soon as he opened his eyes.

"System, check-in!"

[Ding! Sign-in successful. Congratulations, host, you have obtained SS-level Island Modification Card Fragment, x1.]

SS-level Island Modification Card Fragments: Collect six modification card fragments to fuse them into a complete SS-level island modification card.

A complete SS-class island modification card: can modify the interior of an island, and the modified island can be moved by sea and by air.

My nest is rough...

I'm dumbfounded!

Is the system really this brutal after the upgrade?

They just released an SS-level island renovation card?

Even though they're just fragments...

Just as I was getting excited, the walkie-talkie suddenly rang.

"Your Majesty! Something has happened!"

"I'm coming right away!"

Without asking what had happened, Norton simply replied and hurriedly got up.

"What's going on so early in the morning..." Bonnie sat up as well.

The silk quilt slipped down, revealing her skin as delicate as milk, and...

"Something big must have happened, otherwise they wouldn't have contacted me so early in the morning. They should be able to handle whatever it is." Swallowing hard, Norton looked away with difficulty, quickly got dressed, and went to wash up.

Bonnie raised her hand to tidy her messy hair, let out a breath, and got up.

Not long after, Norton arrived in the hall.

At this moment, Raul, Colt, Yixiao, and others were waiting here with angry expressions.

"No need for formalities, tell me the situation first." Norton came up to the three of them without even sitting down.

“It’s the Kingdom of Goa,” Colt said with a grim expression. “Early this morning, we received a call from the Goa Kingdom’s shops. They said that a new batch of goods that arrived yesterday was forcibly confiscated by the Goa Kingdom. Not only that, the Goa Kingdom also sealed off the shops we paid for. Even the shop managers and salespeople inside were arrested. Fortunately, the intelligence agent didn’t live with them, so he wasn’t arrested.”

"The Goa Kingdom... they really did make their move!" Norton narrowed his eyes and sat back down on the throne, a cold glint in his eyes. "At the World Conference two years ago, I noticed that this old fox from the Goa Kingdom was giving me an unfriendly look. Now it seems he's been plotting something all along, or perhaps, as the World Government's biggest sycophant in the East Blue, the World Government is using him to test us..."

"Your Majesty, we cannot swallow this insult!" Raul shouted, clenching his fist.

Norton raised his hand, looking at Colt and smiling: "How is the situation with our country's troops now?"

Colt glanced at Yixiao, who expressionlessly gestured for him to proceed. Colt nodded and said, "After these years of intensive training, the Six Styles have been widely adopted throughout the army, with a small number having mastered Armament Haki and Observation Haki. Overall, the army's average strength has reached the naval captain level, with a small number at the brigadier general level. The elite cavalry has reached the rear admiral level, and Raul, Yixiao, and I can fight against vice admirals, or even admirals. Of course, this is just a personal assessment based on my intelligence. The actual strength has not been confirmed. However, there is one thing I am certain of..."

At this point, a glint flashed in Colt's eyes as he said, "If Shiki the Golden Lion dares to come, we are 100% confident that we can destroy him!"

Yi Xiao nodded and added, "Besides our warriors, all the mounts that made contracts with them have collectively mastered Armament Haki. It seems they achieved this through the power of the contracts, training and being taught at the same time."

This is the terrifying effect of pairing S-grade water with A-grade liquor—it's simply incredible!

"Good! Very good!" Norton slapped the armrest with a delighted expression and shouted, "Colt!"

"Chen is here!"

"Immediately investigate the Goa Kingdom's military strength and mobilize troops to prepare for a blitzkrieg! The East Blue... is too quiet! Some people are shameless! Since the Goa Kingdom wants to be the first to act in this world, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"Also, Miki, contact Morgans and have him publish an announcement in the newspaper exposing the evil deeds of the Goa Kingdom to the world, and formally declare war on the Goa Kingdom! Since they want to start a war, we must have a legitimate reason for it! Remember, this war must dismantle all of the Goa Kingdom's armed forces and eliminate the Goa royal family in the shortest possible time! Since they want war, we will fight!"

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

After Norton issued the order, Colt and Mickey stepped forward to receive it.

Nodding, Norton then looked at Yixiao: "Minister Yixiao, dispatch one hundred capable soldiers in plainclothes to infiltrate the Kingdom of Goa in advance. Once the war begins, they will launch a coordinated attack from within and without! Also, the air force, with the Winged Dragon units and airship units, must be prepared! This is the first truly multi-dimensional operation since the restoration of our Kingdom of Oycot, so give it a good fight!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Yi Xiao bowed slightly, his heart pounding with excitement.

I had long heard of the Goa Kingdom, that garbage and corrupt country.

Moreover, more than once, Issho wanted to propose a strategy to take over the Kingdom of Goa and rescue the people there who were still suffering.

Now that they have a legitimate excuse, they can act as champions of justice and attack the other side.

“Before that, Miki, have your Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodge a protest with the Kingdom of Goa. Make sure the wording is good. First, condemn them from the perspective of the World Government, then criticize them from the moral high ground, and finally, under the premise of world peace, make them admit their mistakes and compensate us for our losses.”

"As for the losses, try to make the figures look good, so good that they can't accept them, forcing them to jump up in opposition and refuse to admit any wrongdoing."

"Then, Raul must also announce this matter to the whole country, arouse the indignation of the people, and make sure to achieve the effect of national unity and war."

Norton thought for a moment and then added some more information.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take care of it immediately."

Everyone responded in unison.

"Alright, that's all! The nationwide condemnation of the Goa Kingdom should be done today. Have the photography department record it all and make a video. Release the video along with Morgans' newspaper tomorrow. If all goes well, the battle can begin on the third or fourth day! Meeting adjourned!"

"Yes!"

After everyone had left, Eileen and Bonnie came over.

Chapter 159 Is this your attitude?

"Brother, are we really going to go to war?" Eileen asked excitedly.

Norton nodded: "Yes, you'll be a key player then! So go find Minister Yixiao later and send the hundred men he transferred over ahead of time."

"Alright!" Eileen narrowed her beautiful eyes, clenched her right fist, and immediately covered it with Armament Haki. She said coldly, "I really don't know who gave the Goa Kingdom the audacity to openly provoke us!"

“It must be the World Government!” Norton guessed, squinting. “Our country has developed too fast, and we’ve also acquired two more islands, so the World Government is planning to use the Goa Kingdom as a scapegoat to test our country’s current strength. If we rashly start a war, they will definitely use the same methods they used against Ohara to turn our Oycot Kingdom into a bad card and launch the Buster Call.”

"What a pity! Even if they launch a Buster Call now, they can't touch us!"

Norton's face was filled with confidence as he said this.

Over the past few years, the development of the Kingdom of Oycot has never stopped.

Nowadays, the sea defenses of the Kingdom of Oycot have all been in place, and several anti-aircraft guns are hidden within the palace grounds, ensuring comprehensive protection.

Even the CP8 members couldn't do anything about them, because they couldn't find out that the Kingdom of Oycot had built a whole set of underground defenses!

Last time, the CP8 members were trapped in the fog for half a month and almost starved to death.

After they came out, the two of them were both wary and dared not do anything reckless again.

Furthermore, since they couldn't find anything, let alone any clues, they had no choice but to report it as "missing".

Thinking back to his original world, after the Chinese embassy was bombed, the high-ranking officials could only condemn the other side and couldn't do anything. Norton felt a deep resentment.

Now, a similar incident has happened again!

The other party attacked his shop before giving him any notice.

Not only were the goods seized, but people were also arrested, and to this day, there is still no information about the fate of those arrested.

Norton will not swallow this insult!

no way!

Within just one morning, the entire Kingdom of Oicot had seen the announcement issued by King Norton.

"Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Goa has gone too far!"

"Make them apologize! Apologize!"

"Apologize for what? Beat him up! Do you think the Kingdom of Oycot is easy to bully?"

"That's right! Our Kingdom of Oycot is no longer the Kingdom of Oycot it was six years ago, where anyone could be bullied at will!"

"Fight! Your Majesty! I am willing to lay down my hoe and don my armor to fight!"

"I'd love to!"

"The dignity of the Kingdom of Euicot shall not be trampled upon!"

After watching it, the whole country was in an uproar! Large numbers of people gathered in the central square, cursing the Kingdom of Goa and demanding war.

In addition, all countries with good relations in the East China Sea also received a notification from Mickey.

When they saw the announcement, they were shocked and furious.

In addition, the Goa Kingdom has a poor reputation throughout the East Blue, and other countries have also issued statements of condemnation in response to the common enemy.

Around noon, after the incident had been brewing all morning, Miki finally managed to get through to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Goa.

"Kingdom of Goa, what explanation do you have for detaining our trade goods and arresting our overseas employees without prior notice? What explanation do you have for the World Government's policy of peaceful development? And what explanation do you have for this behavior that undermines the friendly relations between our two countries?"

Right from the start, Miki asked the most direct question.

"There's nothing to explain. Our Goa Kingdom is doing things on our own territory. Why should we explain to your Oycot Kingdom?" The official was clearly arrogant as well, and directly retorted to Mickey!

Miki, still indignant, continued speaking to the recording Den Den Mushi: "Don't you think this is wrong, that it damages relations between our two countries? Don't you realize that this could have serious consequences?"

"Consequences? What consequences could there be? I advise you not to do business in our Kingdom of Goa anymore. If you want to come, you'd better pay enough taxes first! Otherwise, our Kingdom of Goa cannot guarantee the safety of your goods and people."

The other party's attitude remained arrogant and unrepentant.

Miki took a deep breath, her expression perfectly composed as she coldly said, "So! Is this your attitude?"

The other party was equally certain: "That's right! This is our stance. What else do you want?"

Miki frowned and said, "What do I want? I want you to apologize for your banditry, compensate us for our losses, and release our personnel!"

"Hahahaha... I bet you're dreaming! That's it, don't bother me anymore! Bye!" The other person said jokingly and then hung up the phone.

"Damn it!" Before the scene was even over, Miki slammed her fist on the table in frustration, and the recording Den Den Mushi finally ended.

"Are you done?" Miki smiled when she saw the photographer nod at her.

"Okay, absolutely no problem!" The photographer smiled.

"Okay, go back and prepare. We'll broadcast it live as soon as tomorrow's newspaper comes out."

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