The news of the Alabasta Kingdom's exit from the World Government alliance immediately shocked everyone in the world. Some parties who have the ability to think immediately know the reason behind the World Government kicking the Alabasta Kingdom out of their alliance because the Alabasta Kingdom is the fourth kingdom to establish a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom. Likewise, this caused a lot of people to be envious and jealous especially for the kings who ruled over a kingdom where they also had the desire to establish a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom.
Although at this time many people already know that the Kingdom of Alabasta will be a kingdom that builds cooperative relations with the Kingdom of Fortis. However, this did not make them recall their envoy who would help broadcast the live broadcast in the prepared places. They will still watch the live broadcast because they think that there is important information that may be contained other than the disclosure of the cooperative relationship.
World Government.
Navy.
Revolutionary Army.
Emperor of the Ocean.
Kingdom.
Everyone sent their troops except for Whitebeard's pirate group where they didn't send their envoys because they were currently with Hashirama and Jouichirou where they could get realtime information.
New World, Red Force.
"What do you think, Ben?" Shanks asked calmly as he looked at Ben Backman who was currently sitting with him on the hull of the ship, "What is the reason for the Fortis Kingdom to establish a cooperative relationship with the Alabasta Kingdom?"
Apart from Shanks and Ben Backman. There had also gathered all the top brass of the Akagami pirate group along with Mihawk who was currently with him.
"There must be a certain reason for the Fortis Kingdom to establish a cooperative relationship with the Alabasta Kingdom." Hongo said seriously, "It can't be just for a small reason. As long as we watch the actions of the Fortis Kingdom build cooperative relationships with other royal parties. All those cooperative relationships involve something that the Fortis Kingdom needs."
"The Kingdom of Prodance because the Kingdom of Fortis wants to build a cooperative relationship through the sale of animals and also the possibility of providing a place to recruit workers" Yasoop said calmly.
"The Ryugu Kingdom due to their need for food resources and maybe the resources in the ocean too" Limejuice added.
"As for the Amazon Lily Kingdom… Due to the need for product sales to the Grand Line region" Building Snake ended it.
"Is it possible that this cooperative relationship has something to do with ancient weapons?" Ask Bonk Punck.
"Roar!" The monster immediately said while hitting Bonk Punck's head.
"That's impossible" Mihawk said directly, "If it's related to ancient weapons… I don't think it's possible for the Fortis Kingdom to establish a cooperative relationship with the Alabasta Kingdom especially publicizing it. It only harms their own side."
"The Kingdom of Alabasta is a kingdom that has a very large territory…" Lucky Roo said calmly while eating his flesh, "Even though the territory of the Kingdom of Alabasta is very large. However, the territory itself was a desert. That area cannot be used at all as a place for livestock and fields"
Ben Backman sighed, "You guys don't ask me. Even I myself don't know the reason behind this." Ben Backman said calmly, "Nevertheless. There must be a big reason why the Fortis Kingdom wants to establish a cooperative relationship with the Alabasta Kingdom. Because as you said before. It's impossible for the Fortis Kingdom to build a cooperative relationship without a big goal and also not having an advantage on their part."
Ben Backman paused for a moment and continued, "The point is, it's possible that this has nothing to do with the ancient weapon that we or the others are currently looking for."
"I guess so..." Shanks sighed then looked at Hongo, "There's a friend of ours currently in the Prodance Kingdom, right?"
"Sure" Hongo nodded, "I contacted him before and asked him to record the upcoming live broadcast for us to see live"
"Good" Shanks nodded and said, "Whatever the purpose of the Fortis Kingdom is to establish a cooperative relationship with the Alabasta Kingdom. Of course, the goal of building this cooperative relationship is not a small goal. It is possible that it could be mutually beneficial for these two kingdoms."
The entire crew agrees with Shanks' words. Because you see what has happened at this time.
The kingdom of prodance. At a time when the Prodance Kingdom established a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom. They have received many benefits. As well as security and also an increase in the amount of finance they have.
This also applies to the Amazon Lily Kingdom and the Ryugu Kingdom. They also get a lot of benefits from this cooperative relationship .
"This news will surely make many kings envious" Limejuice said, "Especially many of those who want their kingdom to establish cooperative relations with the Fortis Kingdom…"
"It's difficult to establish a cooperative relationship with the Kingdom of Fortis as long as it's not the Kingdom of Fortis who wants it" Ben Backman said, "Except for the lucky kingdoms when they volunteered and at that time there was something that the Kingdom of Fortis needed in their kingdom. It is impossible to establish a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom…"
"Hahahaha..." Instantly Shanks laughed excitedly.
"What makes you laugh, Akagami?" Mihawk asked strangely.
"I thought about what Lime said…" Shanks immediately smirked, "You know, many kingdoms have a desire to establish cooperative relations with the Fortis Kingdom and one of them is the Whole Cake Island Kingdom led by Linlin…" Shanks paused with a smile. , "I wonder how he's reacting right now…"
"Bahahahaha..." Yasoop immediately laughed as well which was then followed by the others.
"Hey, Boss. You said so. If I'm not mistaken… A while ago, they had a rejection from the Fortis Kingdom, didn't they?" Yasoop said then continued, "This is really interesting. I'm also interested in how the Old Lady will react when she finds out that there is a kingdom, especially the Alabasta Kingdom which has nothing to build a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom."
"That old lady's reaction must be very interesting." Building Snake added with a smile.
"Hmph!" Even though Mihawk didn't say anything. He still agrees with it. Mihawk was even quite curious about Linlin's reaction.
The group of Akagami pirates is currently continuing their voyage to the Ryugu Kingdom and will definitely arrive two to three days from now. Especially they also still have to do the coating of the ship before it can go down to the sea where the coating takes 1 day to work.
Usually ship coating takes 2-3 days. However, that only applies if there are only a few people lining the ship. While those who lined the ship for the Akagami pirate group were many people and also they had their own skills in coating the ship.
New World, Whole Cake Island Kingdom, Royal Palace.
"God damn it!" shouted Big Mom with a feeling full of anger.
As Shanks and others thought. Big Mom is currently in a rage after reading the information regarding the Alabasta Kingdom's exit from the World Government alliance. Big Mom immediately knew that the fourth kingdom to establish a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom was the Alabasta Kingdom. Although Big Mom can be said to have a slow thinking ability. It only happens when it comes to food or something else. However, if Big Mom is in serious condition. That condition does not apply.
"Bastard! What 's going on inside King Fortis' brain?! Was his current brain damaged from thinking too much about his kingdom?! Hah? How dare he refuse a cooperative relationship with us and accept a cooperative relationship with the poor kingdom of Alabasta?!" Big Mom shouted with an angry face.
Katakuri and the others who were there remained silent and didn't dare to say anything. They were afraid, if they said a word, they would definitely get punished by Big Mom.
"Katakuri…" Big Mom suddenly turned her attention to Katakuri, "You think… What is the reason for the Fortis Kingdom to refuse a cooperative relationship with our side and accept a cooperative relationship with that poor Kingdom?"
Previously when he returned from the assignment he had received, Katakuri had not explained the reason behind their kingdom being rejected. Katakuri just said they got a refusal and that was it. There is no other explanation other than that. Even though Big Mom was very angry at that time. However, Big Mom knew they couldn't do anything to the Fortis Kingdom.
Katakuri thought for a moment and tried to think of the most appropriate answer then shook his head "I don't know either, Mama"
"Hah?" Big Mom frowned.
"Honestly, Mom. I don't know the reason behind this" Katakuri suddenly continued, "The thought pattern of King Fortis himself is quite strange and it is difficult for us to guess his thought pattern." Katakuri paused for a moment and resumed with a different topic, "However, regarding this cooperative relationship established by the Fortis Kingdom..."
Katakuri paused for a moment and continued, "There must be something the Fortis Kingdom wants for the Alabasta Kingdom."
"Of course. There is a possibility that it will happen. Perorin ~" Perospero said, "Every kingdom that establishes a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom. All of them have something that the kingdom of fortis needs…"
"Perospero…" Big Mom suddenly called out in a cold voice, "Are you saying that in this kingdom there is nothing that Fortis Kingdom needs?"
"!!!" Perospero immediately shook his body at these words.
"No, Mama" Katakuri quickly cut her off immediately, "That's not what Big Brother Perospero wanted to say"
"Hah?" Big Mom then turned her attention to Katakuri, "What do you mean, Katakuri?"
"The possible reason behind the Fortis Kingdom not wanting to build a cooperative relationship with our side is because of the power leadership" Katakuri immediately looked for a good reason to calm Big Mom's anger.
"Leadership of power?" Big Mom frowned.
"That's right, Mama" Perospero suddenly said, "The possible reason behind the Fortis Kingdom not wanting to establish a cooperative relationship with us is because of that. King Fortis definitely didn't want a power struggle for leadership in the alliance formed by him. If we join the alliance, it is likely that King Fortis will feel critical feelings for his current status and position which he will surely be threatened if we join the alliance that was built by him. If that were to happen, King Fortis would later not have the strongest voice in the usual gathering."
"A power struggle? Mamamama… I think so too" Big Mom quickly accepted, "Besides, there's no way I'd want to be ruled by a brat like him. He is the one who should be ruled by me."
Katakuri and Perospero immediately sighed when they saw Big Mom accept the excuse made by the two of them.
"Mama…" Katakuri called out, "We'd better forget about establishing alliance relations with the Fortis Kingdom and focus on increasing the strength of our own group." Katakuri paused and continued, "By interfering with the World Government's pattern of world power. Right now the Sea Emperor's strength was at the bottom of the power pattern. In addition, currently our position is also always under threat with the World Government holding the ancient weapon. We might be attacked by their side at any time."
Katakuri paused for a moment and continued, "There is no point in increasing our strength through alliances. The biggest increase in strength right now we can do is to increase our internal strength."
"That's right" Big Mom's eyes showed seriousness, "As long as the World Government holds the ancient weapon… Our position could always be under threat" Big Mom's gaze then looked at Perospero, "How was the search for that ancient weapon? Have Snake, Smoothy and Cracker not found it yet?"
"Still not, Mama" Perospero said, "The three of them have now expanded their search range. Cracker is currently searching North Blue, Smoothy is searching South Blue, While Snake is currently searching the Grand Line. We didn't find any information on the whereabouts of those weapons in New World territory." Perospero paused and continued, "The same goes for the rest of the Sea Emperor's troops except for the Akagami pirate group. The Whitebeard Pirates and the Beast Pirates have now also increased their search range to places outside the New World."
"No matter what the situation is" Big Mom said seriously, "We have to get one of those types of weapons— No, if we can, we have to get all of them. Don't let those weapons fall into the hands of those stupid men or the disgusting World Government and Navy."
New World, Prodance Royal Ship.
"Totally expelled" Bell muttered then sighed.
"Don't think about it too much" Dagama suddenly came from beside him, "That's a consequence that a kingdom that establishes a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom has to bear."
"Yes" Bell nodded, "His Majesty had anticipated this as well."
"You can now be happy" Elizabello II suddenly also appeared there and said, "Your kingdom from now on will expand soon. To be honest, I've always felt the worst decision I've ever made was to maintain a cooperative relationship with the World Government. As long as my kingdom establishes a cooperative relationship with their side. The gains and losses received by our kingdom are more losses than gains. When our kingdom was attacked by pirates or whoever it was. The World Government more specifically the Navy is always too late to help. They only come when the conflict is over. Then also, they didn't help to reconcile the war that had previously occurred in our kingdom."
Elizabello II paused for a moment and continued, "The advantage we got at that time was just the name that our kingdom was under the World Government alliance and could participate in the revy. Besides that. Honestly, we don't have any advantage."
"What about your best decision, King of Prodance?" Bell asked.
"You don't need to ask" Elizabello II smiled, "You can see it now. My best decision is to accept a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom. If the cooperative relationship with the previous World Government brought a lot of losses on our kingdom's side. The cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom actually brings a lot of advantages to my kingdom. The advantages include the territory of my kingdom which is wider than before, the security that currently no pirates or anything else dares to attack our kingdom, the increase in the source of our kingdom's income, the arrangement of the government system that is currently slowly starting to take shape, establishing a very good connection with other kingdoms, as well as various other things which this possibility of profit could not be obtained by me while still building cooperative relations with the World Government side"
"I think so too" Dagama nodded, "The decision we took was truly the most appropriate decision. Even today there are many kingdoms that envy us and are always asking for help in connecting them with the Fortis Kingdom. However, all of them are not qualified" Dagama then looked at Bell, "Your kingdom is lucky. Because it has received direct attention from the Kingdom of Fortis. Our kingdom back then, were it not for the need the Fortis Kingdom had for our kingdom. We may not be able to establish a cooperative relationship with them."
"Hahaha…" Bell chuckled, "Don't compare each other, King of Prodance. We are all the same . You're both a kingdom that's fortunate to have a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom." Bell paused and continued, "To be honest, I'm quite interested in how the Fortis Kingdom looks. Could they be a big empire?"
"Great empire?" Elizabello II and Dagama looked at each other then smiled.
"The Fortis Kingdom is not as big a kingdom as you think" Dagama said with a smile.
"No?" Bell asked in confusion.
"You'll be surprised the first time you see it, Bell" Elizabello II added, "The Fortis Kingdom you've been thinking about isn't a huge superpowered empire where there are lots of high rise buildings and stuff." Elizabello II paused and continued, "The Kingdom of Fortis itself is a newly built empire and only a few buildings have been completed."
"The newly built kingdom?!" Bell was very surprised to hear this.
"Don't get me wrong, Bell" Dagama suddenly said, "Although the Fortis Kingdom is a newly established kingdom. All the buildings there have their own luxury. The buildings that had appeared in the Octagon meeting were the houses in the kingdom. Also, don't think that just because the Fortis Kingdom is a newly built kingdom, they are a weak kingdom. Even though they are a newly established kingdom, however , what we need to pay attention to is the higher-ups of that kingdom. The higher-ups of the Fortis Kingdom. They are people who excel in their respective fields and even exceed those who excel in that field."
Bell finally came to his senses and regretted his earlier thought. Because of these words from Dagama and Elizabello II. Bell's interest in the Fortis Kingdom grew even more. Bell increasingly wanted to quickly see the atmosphere of the true Fortis Kingdom.