East Blue, Rogue Town.
A magnificent Imperial battleship sailed into the port of Rogue Town, causing quite a stir.
Even Colonel Smoker, Rogue Town's highest-ranking officer, was at the port to 'greet' the arrival of this prominent figure.
"I hope His Majesty Jack doesn't cause trouble in Polestar Kingdom and Rogue Town. Otherwise, I'm not those two useless colonels, Morgan and Nezumi."
Smoker, with his fiery temper, showed no fear towards His Majesty Jack, the EX:ile. He even warned Jake, the Emperor of Goa Empire.
He was very confident in his Logia ability and strength.
"Don't worry. Since Goa Empire has publicly announced a halt to its expansion wars, I won't attack other countries anymore."
"Otherwise, there wouldn't be only one battleship coming this time."
Jake casually fanned away the smoke wafting from Smoker, the old Smoker, and gave a faint smile.
This time, he only brought a few cadres and the Royal Guard who sailed the ship to Rogue Town.
The Royal Guard of the expeditionary fleet remained in Sasbar Kingdom and Frauce Kingdom, coordinating with the large forces sent by Goa Empire to fully occupy these new territories.
"Then what is the purpose of your landing in Rogue Town this time?"
Smoker didn't fully believe the nonsense spoken by Jake, this devil emperor.
After Goa Empire conquered four countries before, it only stopped fighting for a few weeks before moving against Sasbar Kingdom again, and even captured Frauce Kingdom in one fell swoop.
This behavior was truly deplorable.
However, the Marine had no authority to interfere in wars between Allied Kingdoms.
Smoker also found it difficult to inquire further into such matters.
"Sightseeing! Shopping! And by the way, to see Pirate King Roger's execution platform."
Jake, accompanied by his subordinates Eric, Van Augur, Zoro, and Eldoraggo, as well as the female officials Nami, Nojiko, and Kaya, directly bypassed Smoker and the Marine and walked towards the center of Rogue Town.
"Wait a minute! The pirate Eldoraggo is a wanted criminal!"
"I can't control the affairs of Goa Empire, but I can control a pirate!!"
Smoker suddenly erupted in white smoke, standing still without turning to look at Jake's group, and spoke in a cold tone.
Instantly.
All the Marine soldiers became tense, and even Tashigi's forehead broke out in cold sweat.
How dare Colonel Smoker suddenly challenge Jake.
Were they going to go to war with Jake, this devil emperor?
Marineford would definitely scold Colonel Smoker!
"Yo-ho, I forgot to tell you, I've already informed Fleet Admiral Sengoku to revoke the bounties for Eldoraggo and these pirate slaves of mine."
"You just wait for the notification from Marineford, or you can use a Den Den Mushi to ask yourself."
Jake didn't look back and continued to lead his group forward.
"Ah hahaha! I'm the Sound Wave Baron of Goa Empire now, so tell me, aren't you mad, Smoker!!"
Eldoraggo laughed arrogantly, looking like he was asking for a beating.
Smoker's face darkened when he heard Jake and Eldoraggo's words, and the white smoke on him became even more turbulent, but in the end, he still didn't make a move.
Damn the power of the Allied Kingdoms!
They can actually change wanted posters!
Just like those Shichibukai, they are all a bunch of scoundrels and villains!
They are all dirty places that harbor filth!
Pirates are pirates, how can their bounties be revoked?
Can the crimes committed by pirates disappear into thin air?
Can those innocent civilians who were killed be resurrected?
"Colonel Smoker, Marineford's order is for us to 'protect' and 'monitor' His Majesty Jack and his party."
Tashigi reminded the sullen Smoker with a hint of fear.
"Got it!"
Smoker replied grumpily.
Jake's actions and attitude made him very uncomfortable.
So, he would keep a close eye on Jake today, to make Jake uncomfortable too.
Smoker immediately led a group of Marine soldiers to follow Jake's party.
As they left, Rogue Town port immediately became bustling.
They didn't expect that even Colonel Smoker, who feared neither heaven nor earth, had been put in his place by Jake.
This made the residents of Rogue Town even more afraid to provoke the people of Goa Empire.
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In a bar near the port.
"Is this the East Blue Emperor's flagship? So cool!"
Bartolomeo, 20 years old this year, was already the underworld boss of dozens to hundreds of streets and villages in Polestar Kingdom, with his base in his hometown of Rogue Town.
He had a small admiration for Jake, the EX:ile.
Jake was able to conquer six kingdoms in such a short time, shaking the world with his might.
This was far more impressive than him conquering dozens of bustling streets and ordinary villages.
And he heard that the Germa 66 army of the North Blue Overlord was coming to find trouble with Jake.
As East Blue people, they naturally supported Jake.
They hoped Jake could defeat Germa 66 and bring glory to the East Blue.
Even help the East Blue shed its title as the weakest sea.
Now, the North Sea was known as the strongest of the Four Seas.
If Jake could defeat the overlord of the North Sea.
Wouldn't that mean their East Blue would become the new strongest sea?
Trampling the North Sea, South Blue, and West Blue underfoot.
As soon as he thought of this, Bartolomeo even felt a sense of shared hatred with Jake, wishing he could contribute and help Jake defeat Germa 66.
If Jake helped the East Blue get rid of the title of the weakest sea, they, the East Blue people, would feel much more dignified when traveling abroad, sharing in the glory.
Just like a saying circulating in Goa Empire.
'The glory of the Empire, you all have a share.'
If Jake became the pride of the East Blue and a world-renowned figure.
They, too, would share in the glory of the East Blue.
Future pirates heading to the Grand Line would have more face.
They wouldn't be scorned by pirates from other seas for the East Blue being the weakest sea.
"Boss Barto, should we also go and meet the EX:ile in person?"
The power-hungry underworld underlings also wanted to meet Jake, this influential figure who shook the East Blue.
Forget about autographs, just seeing him would be enough.
"Good! We'll go meet Jake and see if he needs our help to fight the Germa Evil Corps of the North Sea."
Bartolomeo grinned, revealing his sharp teeth, and led his underworld underlings towards the center of Rogue Town.
And the Barto Club's underlings were all secretly making fun of their boss in their hearts.
What did their boss just say?
He was going to ask Jake if he needed help?
Please!
They were just a bunch of gangsters who hadn't even unified the underworld of Rogue Town and Polestar Kingdom.
What could they possibly do to help Jake?
They could only hope that Boss Barto wouldn't say anything reckless later and offend this devil emperor known as the EX:ile.
At this moment, in the Ippon-Matsu Weapon Shop in Rogue Town.
The owner, Ippon-Matsu, had already obediently taken out the shop's treasure, Yubashiri.
Zoro and Saga were both attracted by this Ryō Wazamono, and were discussing the right to its ownership.
Meanwhile, Jake found the cursed sword Sandai Kitetsu in the sword barrel.
Seeing Jake, the East Blue Emperor, pick up that ominous cursed sword, Ippon-Matsu didn't dare to speak up and warn him.
He muttered to himself, this EX:ile, should be worthy of wielding this cursed sword, right?
Smoker and Tashigi watched Jake and his group enter the weapon shop.
They hadn't expected Jake to really be here for shopping and sightseeing.
Jake didn't even go to see Pirate King Roger's execution platform immediately, which indeed made him a mysterious man with a clear purpose.