Pirates: Usurping a Kingdom Is Surprisingly Easy

Kael and his women enjoyed their leisure, also giving everyone a holiday. Roronoa Zoro and White-haired Saga returned to Shimotsuki Village in the Shimotsuki Region of the East Blue the next day, and even Kaya went back to Syrup Village along the way to visit Merry and take care of her family's business.

Nami and Nojiko also had to return to Cocoyashi Village on Konomi Island to visit the villagers and Genzo. More importantly, they wanted to go back and 'show off' their success. Nojiko had obtained the status of a Goa Imperial Concubine and was bestowed with many treasures, while Nami, the Chief Navigator, was also doing well.

As the chief contributor to unifying the East Blue underworld, Kael's number 1 fan, Bartolomeo, was not promoted to a higher noble rank this time, but was granted the new title of 'Shield of Goa' by Kael. This gave Bartolomeo another title prefix, which he was very proud to show in front of others.

Krieg, Gin, and Pell, who posed no threat in Kael's eyes, had their slave collars removed due to their contributions in unifying the East Blue underworld. This allowed them to climb up from the grassroots, just like Bear King and Jango.

These days, besides cultivating the land and making cream puffs, Kael had been consolidating his forces. He, along with Nico Robin, Laffitte, and Capone Bege, established the Transponder Snail communication network for the East Blue underworld, West Blue underworld, Baroque Works organization in the Grand Line, and the Four Seas Fleet. Kael not only wanted to have the overt prestige of the East Blue Overlord but also to become the Underworld Emperor of the Four Seas and the Grand Line. By monopolizing these businesses, he could acquire a continuous flow of resources and money. He wanted to integrate a large sphere of influence, gradually bringing the resources and forces of those underworld bosses into a single alliance. Of course, Kael wanted to be their spokesperson.

After close communication with Stussy, the several women from the entertainment district who had been in contact with Bartholomew Kuma secretly sent the machine into the Goa Imperial Capital. Kael successfully received this Devil Fruit 'feeding' machine.

"This was sent by the new Warlord of the Sea, Tyrant Kuma," Stussy's voice came through the Transponder Snail, revealing a lot of information. "However, Kuma doesn't know what he's sending or to whom. I know Kuma also has a World Government mission, which is to ascertain the strength of His Majesty and your 3 Marquises. Kuma is not your enemy; I hope His Majesty goes easy on him."

"I understand. The funding I promised the Doctor will not be less." After communicating with Stussy, Kael immediately familiarized himself with the machine according to the instructions. With this machine, Kael decisively postponed his plan to land on Skypiea. After all, Skypiea and Enel wouldn't run away, and the Goa Empire wasn't short of money now.

Kael wanted to go to Punk Hazard and Sleep Ancient Town in the New World to find the artificial Azure Dragon Fruit and the Mythical Zoan Vampire Fruit. His Seven Star Dragon Sword and transforming metal armor needed to become divine weapons. Kael had already instructed Reiju and the Germa scientists to pour all their efforts into crafting battle armor exclusively for him, using the memory metal produced by Wapol without any restrictions. The priority was to create Kael's battle armor.

While Kael was exploring the Devil Fruit feeding machine and planning his trip to the New World, Spartan, carrying the documents issued by Kael, led his clansmen to a suburb of the Goa Imperial Capital. With the help of the Clone Soldiers, houses were built one after another.

But just as they were looking forward to their beautiful lives, an uninvited guest interrupted their happy time.

"Housparton the Fist Slayer, want to spar?" This burly figure, carrying a terrifying sense of oppression, scared the boys and girls, making them break out in a cold sweat. Even Spartan himself had an incredibly solemn expression, because he actually felt immense pressure from this figure.

Before Spartan could respond, some Clone Soldiers who were building houses directly attacked Tyrant Kuma, but they were blasted away by the paw impact waves casually unleashed by the expressionless Kuma.

"So strong!" Spartan felt a more terrifying pressure from Kuma than from Jack. But these boys and girls were behind him, and he would never retreat.

"You guys go first," Spartan directly instructed the youngsters behind him. Perhaps this uninvited guest was stronger than him, but as long as he could hold this figure back for a while, His Majesty, Marquis Fujitora, and Marquis Ryokugyu would definitely rush over.

"I just want to know your true strength." Kuma did not stop the boys and girls from leaving, and he brazenly attacked Spartan.

"Who exactly are you?!" Spartan suddenly unleashed his Armament Haki, punching towards Tyrant Kuma. Kuma's pink paw and Spartan's pitch-black fist collided fiercely. It was expected to be a head-on, intense collision, but to Spartan's surprise, he felt a terrifying recoil, instantly being bounced away, flying backward into the forest and breaking 1 large tree after another.

Kuma was also pushed back more than 10 meters by the counterforce, leaving 2 furrows under his feet. Kuma began to assess Spartan's strength. This was indeed a man stronger than CP0, possessing power and Haki no less than that of a General Star.

"Uncle Spartan!!" The boys and girls, who were originally very confident in Spartan and were retreating, saw Spartan fly backward and immediately cried out in a panic. This was the first time they had seen Spartan so disheveled. Even when encountering those great pirates, he had never been in this situation.

"I'm fine! Keep running." Spartan threw the large tree aside, his face incredibly grim. How could the East Blue, known as the Sea of Peace, have so many monsters? He had thought it was rare enough to encounter monsters like Fujitora and Ryokugyu. He didn't expect there to be such a terrifying powerhouse he had no impression of. Spartan, who had been active in the New World, rarely paid attention to the pirates of the Four Seas. Tyrant Kuma, a South Blue pirate with a bounty of 296 million, had not left a deep impression in his mind.

"Are you here to join the Goa Empire? I can take you to see His Majesty." Spartan furiously unleashed his aura and Haki. He believed Fujitora and Ryokugyu would arrive very soon, as this place was not very far from the Goa Imperial Capital.

"I am Bartholomew Kuma, a Warlord of the Sea under the World Government, ordered to test your strength." Tyrant Kuma did not hide his identity or mission. After all, a rift between the Goa Empire and the World Government would also benefit the Revolutionary Army.

"A Warlord of the Sea?" Spartan's heart trembled. Could the World Government be planning to act against the Goa Empire? What was going on? The Goa Empire was the strongest Allied Nation in the world.

"I have a rough understanding of your strength." Kuma did not continue to attack but looked up into the distance, where 2 terrifying auras were rapidly approaching. But he showed no fear; it was a good opportunity to test the strength of Marquis Fujitora and Marquis Ryokugyu. His apprehension towards these 2 Marquises was less than that towards the mysterious Exiled Emperor.

"You tested my strength with just 1 punch?" Spartan's face darkened, and he immediately became agitated, roaring and brazenly attacking Tyrant Kuma again. This Warlord of the Sea dared to underestimate him!