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As time goes on, Luo Zhen and his companions will become even stronger.
He will completely take control of the world and extract all its resources for his own use.
He felt he should do something too, having been taken away from this world.
Making the people of this world happier would also be good for Luo Zhen.
In a stable world, resource acquisition is more efficient.
"They possess power, yet they hesitate and fail to take action because some inexplicable nobles block their way."
"Since I can do it, and I also have this idea, let's take action."
Luo Zhen's words had already revealed his purpose, and Aokiji's expression instantly became very "interesting".
"You want to take over the whole world, and you're not even trying to hide it?"
Aokiji frowned, exhaled a chill as he spoke, and his muscles tensed.
"A major war will break out, and many people will die..."
He muttered to himself.
"Huh? Don't the Celestial Dragons hunt slaves on an island every now and then?"
Luo Zhen touched his chin.
"Furthermore, have you ever considered the root causes of the Great Pirate Era?"
Upon hearing these words, Aokiji's power temporarily ceased.
Is it because of the words spoken by the Pirate King and Whitebeard before their deaths?
But if the other party says that, then it's definitely not such a superficial answer.
"There were quite a few pirates before One Piece, right? Wasn't there a great pirate named Rocks?"
Luo Zhen spoke casually, and Aokiji did not interrupt, but listened calmly.
"It's because of the Celestial Dragons. They're a bunch of parasites. The Celestial Dragons are causing a lot of suffering for many people."
"Those people couldn't survive, so they went to sea and became pirates."
"There are more and more pirates, and the price of gold is getting higher and higher. After all, the Navy needs military funds, so this creates a vicious cycle."
Although the root cause could be explained in detail in a long essay.
But Luo Zhen simply summarized it as Celestial Dragons and a bunch of bastard nobles.
It's because these filthy creatures ride on people's heads, defecating and urinating, and causing all sorts of inhumane and disgusting things that things have become like this.
"You want to be at odds with the world, and you don't even try to hide it from me? You just tell me like that?"
Aokiji put his blindfold back on.
"So what if I say it? Can you stop me? Aokiji, come and fight me. I crave to fight the strong."
Luo Zhen extended an invitation to Aokiji.
"No, after listening to you, I don't want to do anything now, I just want to be half-drunk and half-awake."
"Aokiji said lazily."
Luo Zhen was very disappointed, not expecting that Aokiji would be unwilling to fight.
With no other option, Luo Zhen had to leave with Reiju.
Reiju overheard the entire conversation between Luo Zhen and Aokiji.
At first, she was shocked by the sudden appearance of Aokiji, a powerful figure, but then her mind became confused.
All because of Luo Zhen's words.
"Are you really going to start a war?"
Reiju thinks that Ryouma might be a war maniac.
"Aren't the people of Alabasta very happy? I hope that people all over the world can have this kind of happiness."
"Only through struggle can people break free from their shackles."
Luo Zhen patted her on the shoulder.
Reiju's gaze deepened; she felt she understood Ryouma less and less.
"Take it slow, I'll try to handle everything gently."
His words were very convincing.
"You don't need to explain so much to me. I am your wife, and we will naturally stand together through thick and thin."
Reiju shook her head and grabbed Luo Zhen's clothes.
“If you report this information to the Vinsmoke family, they might abandon the cooperation.”
Luo Zhen sensed a certain possibility emanating from her and instinctively pulled her into his arms.
"I won't tell you, my family has nothing to do with me anymore."
Her family had given her to Luo Zhen as a pawn, which naturally made her very unhappy.
Although she was ordered to deliver crucial information and act as a liaison, she was also tasked with this task.
But Reiju felt it was better not to do that.
She made a very rational judgment, which was actually not difficult at all.
Luo Zhen is even stronger and more terrifying, so it's best not to provoke him.
This is a matter of choosing sides, and Reiju has chosen to stand on Ryouma's side.
Chapter 120: The Moment of Preparation
Aokiji had no desire to fight. He stayed in the desert kingdom for a short time before leaving.
Luo Zhen felt that his relationship with Reiju had become much closer.
He sensed some of the emotions she was conveying and, through his ability to "connect," acquired certain qualities about her.
"Toxin attachment and toxin immunity are still at a very low level, but they will continue to escalate as the relationship becomes closer."
Luo Zhen thought these were excellent bonuses; they were all good stuff.
Luo Zhen currently lacks a strong countermeasure against poison.
Either you have to tough it out physically, or you have to watch the little yellow chicks make progress in your research, but it always feels like something's missing.
Ryouma was very satisfied with the boost Reiju provided, and he also realized that he could use his "connection" ability to get along well with others and gain more boosts.
"What if this ability was no longer limited to an individual, but could be used on a group of people?"
For example, he is now the Protector of Alabasta and has brought considerable development to the country.
What kind of bonus would he gain if he connected all the people of the country?
"I can give it a try, but that's for later. I should go back to the port area."
Luo Zhen muttered to himself, realizing he had been in the pirate world for quite some time, and the sea monster tide in the port area was about to refresh.
Although the port area has undergone various upgrades, dealing with the sea monster tide is no longer a difficult task.
However, Luo Zhen still chose to act cautiously and decided it was better to go back and keep an eye on things.
The passage to the pirate world remains open, and Rōzō has instructed the Iron-Blooded Trio to stay there.
They also deployed a large army of ninjas in Alabasta for protection.
After dealing with these matters, he returned to the port, followed by a group of ship girls.
The little yellow chick is reporting on its recent work, explaining the relevant information about the marine mammal tide.
Nearly half of the sea monsters this time were heavily armored, and further investigation revealed that some of them even had ranged weapons on their armor.
Luo Zhen had long known that there must be a "mastermind" behind the collapse of the world and the various actions of the sea monster tide.
The sea monsters have all armed themselves and launched an attack; things have completely gone awry.
"The sea monsters are more aggressive, but they are still not a big deal for us."
The company remained calm, though she had recently become increasingly aware of the growing power within her.
She believed that as long as she continued to get close to Luo Zhen, she could quickly achieve a qualitative change from a quantitative one. She was just a little bit away from becoming a "colorful boat" and a legend at sea.
"That's what they say, but this major battle will be quite troublesome to handle."
There are more sea monsters, and they are stronger. Defeating these guys won't be a problem, but the process will be quite troublesome.
"We have thoroughly cleared the surrounding area, creating a no-go zone for marine mammals."
“These guys are coming in droves. Even if we win, we’ll have to send a lot of people to clean them up afterward.”
Amagi analyzed the situation and concluded that the number of ship girls was still too small, but the area that needed to be defended had expanded.
"Just hold the port area, and clean it up slowly afterwards."
"Once we deal with this sea monster tide, our next step will be to take over Water 7 in the One Piece world."
"We've used up a lot of resources in the port area, but once we take over Beihai, we'll have even more resources."
"With the help of the Shadow Kingdom's transportation, Water Seven accelerated the construction of various ships."
There aren't many ship girls, but Luo Zhen can arrange for shipbuilding.
At that time, the shadow ninjas and the little yellow chicks will control the ships to patrol the sea.
When ship girls are paired with warships, they should be able to exert considerable effectiveness in a coordinated operation.
The clearing out of the remaining sea monsters, and even the expansion of the sea monster restricted area, can all proceed smoothly.
"Commander, in order for this great battle to come to a successful conclusion, I need stronger combat capabilities."
The company has spoken up; she's eager to strengthen her own capabilities.
"You want it, huh? You can't do this. Before a big battle, the commander needs plenty of rest, and the ship girls should also focus on preparing for battle."
"We'll consider these things after the war is over."
Amagi said this with a serious expression, which made the company feel a little embarrassed.
"You wouldn't be thinking of fooling me and then launching a surprise attack on the commander, would you?"
"The people of Sakura Empire love to launch sneak attacks; there are records of it in the database."
The company stared at Tiancheng, their gaze now filled with scrutiny.
When questioned by the company, Tiancheng simply remained silent and lowered his head.
She didn't respond, and seemed to be feeling guilty; her eyes even started to dart away.
"Tiancheng, say something."
Standing next to the company are Long Island and Baltimore.
There was no one beside Amagi.
Oh no! The ship girls started fighting over the commander; they all had factions and allies.
The Iron Blood has formed a trio, as have the White Eagle and the Eastern Empire, but the Sakura Empire...
"Let's continue discussing the battle."
Amagi quickly changed the subject, looking quite helpless.
She did have the idea of launching a sneak attack, but it was just a thought.
Besides, there's no need to be so secretive, after all, that's Luo Zhen.
As long as the ship girl makes a request, Luo Zhen will always fulfill it unconditionally.
"Let's focus on fighting the enemy; the sea monster tide is coming soon."
"Start preparations immediately; we'll talk about other things later."
Luo Zhen waved his hand and immediately made the arrangements.