"Although it wasn't Shiki himself who came.
However, the Golden Lion's crew coming is the same for El.
Now he just needs to ask their purpose.
Later, when they return, he'll remind the Golden Lion not to set his sights on Roger.
"Shiki sent us with some precious treasures to request a favor from you."
The leading pirate said respectfully.
He then signaled the pirates behind him to place some precious treasures in front of El.
"What is it?"
El glanced at the treasures before him and said faintly.
Although they weren't Devil Fruits, they were still valuable items.
"We've long heard that Mr. El's influence spans the globe and that you have an extremely strong network of connections, so... we want to inquire about the whereabouts of the Roger Pirates through you."
The Golden Lion had already prepared to recruit the Roger Pirates.
But unfortunately, the New World is vast and boundless.
The Golden Lion had been searching for the Roger Pirates on the seas for some time.
Yet, he had still not gathered any information about the Roger Pirates.
Therefore, the Golden Lion wanted to use El's network to help him find Roger!
El slowly stood up, approached the pirate, and patted his shoulder.
"I cannot fulfill this request for you."
"I... I understand."
Being so close to El, the pirate's face instantly turned pale with fear.
He didn't dare to ask why El refused the request at this moment.
All he wanted now was to leave this place quickly.
"Besides that, go back and remind Shiki not to set his sights on Roger, or he'll be in trouble," El said calmly, glancing at him.
"I... I understand. I will tell Admiral Shiki when I return," the pirate nodded repeatedly.
"Is there anything else?"
"No, no, Mr. El, we'll be going now." The pirate shook his head repeatedly.
This pirate, with a bounty nearing one billion Berries.
He was quite famous and held a high position among the Flying Pirates under Shiki.
But in front of El, he had completely lost his usual swagger.
The only thing on his mind now was to leave this godforsaken place as quickly as possible!
"You may leave. Remember to report what I just said to Shiki."
"Understood, understood."
El heard this, glanced at him, and then continued to sit on his chair and drink.
The pirates standing at the door exchanged glances.
Without hesitation, they left the place at their fastest speed.
...
New World, an island.
In the center of the grand hall, the Golden Lion sat at a high position.
After hearing the reports from the pirates, his expression became more solemn, and he said sternly.
"That guy El has a deep connection with Roger."
The Golden Lion had intended to use El's network to find clues about Roger.
But he hadn't expected El to warn him not to target Roger.
This development was something the Golden Lion had not anticipated.
The pirate in the center of the hall asked worriedly, "Shiki, should we still investigate the Roger Pirates' whereabouts and try to recruit them?"
Although they called it recruitment, they all knew that if they encountered the Roger Pirates in the New World.
There was a high probability that a war would break out between the two sides!
If a fight truly erupted, El might not stand idly by!
This pirate didn't know El's exact strength.
But after sensing El's aura at the tavern that day.
His heart was cast under a shadow of fear, and he was now extremely afraid of encountering El again!
"Why not?" the Golden Lion snorted coldly.
The Golden Lion knew very well that to conquer the world, he needed Roger's assistance.
Otherwise... with just the existence of El.
It would block the aspirations of all pirates in the New World to conquer the world!
"If we really investigate the Roger Pirates' whereabouts, El might also intervene, Admiral Shiki. This would be very disadvantageous for us," the pirate continued.
The Golden Lion remained silent for a moment, then said, "We need to find allies."
Roger, the Golden Lion was determined to get him.
Either Roger agrees to join forces with him, or he will be killed by him!
Although El's existence was a great headache for him.
This was not entirely insurmountable.
As long as he could join forces with a certain great pirate in the New World, form an alliance.
And together in the New World, investigate the whereabouts of the Roger Pirates.
This way, even if El appeared to obstruct them, they would have the strength to contend with him.
"Shiki, are you planning to form an alliance with a certain great pirate in the New World?"
"Yes," the Golden Lion lit a cigar and nodded.
"But who can we form an alliance with???"
The pirates in the grand hall exchanged glances.
They knew that in the New World today, anyone who could become a great pirate was an extremely arrogant individual.
They really couldn't imagine which great pirate would be interested in forming an alliance.
"I already have a suitable candidate for an alliance," the Golden Lion said with a slight smile.
...
A few days later, Wano Country.
At this time, Kaido was drinking in the center of the grand hall.
Beside him stood King.
At this moment, Queen rushed in holding a weapon and shouted excitedly.
"Big Brother Kaido, it's done!"
"Queen, you bastard, what are you doing with that weapon?" King asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Shut up, King. I have a major achievement to report to Big Brother Kaido," Queen retorted.
"Creating just one weapon is considered a major achievement? Have you lost your mind, Queen?"
"I'm not here to argue with you today, King," Queen said coldly.
Although they were both among the Three Disasters of the Beast Pirates.
Their relationship had always been disharmonious.
They argued and bickered whenever they met.
It almost never stopped.
"What success, Queen?" Kaido asked, raising an eyebrow.
Hearing Kaido's question, Queen's gaze fell on Kaido, and he said with some excitement.
"A while ago, didn't we discover a special mineral in Wano Country called Seastone, which can cause Devil Fruit users to lose their ability to move?"
"Recently, I've been researching how to forge those minerals into weapons. Now... we've found a way! And we've already forged quite a few weapons!!"
Devil Fruit users fear the sea because the sea contains PYROBROIN substances.
And Seastone, because it contains PYROBROIN components.
Therefore, it has the special effect of nullifying Devil Fruit abilities.
The Beast Pirates had discovered Seastone in Wano Country long ago.
However, because the surface of Seastone was as hard as diamond.
Ordinary methods could not damage it.
Therefore, the idea of forging weapons had been shelved for a long time.
But Queen did not give up and kept thinking of a solution.
Now, he had actually found a way to process Seastone and forge it into weapons.
"Oh? Is that so?"
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