Ezekiel was in deep thought. Although he had captured Enel, there were not enough talented people capable of absorbing his power. After all, 100 GB is not a small amount.
Alabasta had entered a relatively stable phase of rapid development, but the World Government was no fool. In an attempt to capture the mobile phone market, their company desperately distributed mobile phone technology to various countries, spreading mobile phones worldwide.
Moreover, Ezekiel considered Alabasta's defense weak and lacking sufficient allies in case of an attack.
There are a total of 170 countries under the World Government and more than 30 free countries. Only two have diplomatic relations with Alabasta: Fish-Man Island and Sky Island.
All other countries around Alabasta are connected to the World Government. If Alabasta cannot find enough allies for mutual assistance, its development will definitely be halted someday.
The reason the rest of the countries are unwilling to form an alliance with Alabasta is precisely because if they do, it may be attacked by the World Government, and it's uncertain whether Alabasta has enough capability to fully guarantee their security.
Sky Island and Fish-Man Island are located in special zones, which is enough to ensure their safety and guarantee diplomatic relations with Alabasta without pressure.
Which other countries could join this list?
On the Grand Line, specifically in the remote area of the Calm Belt, lies the country of Amazon Lily.
A huge Marine Patrol ship, with its hull lined with sea stones, crossed the Calm Belt and entered the waters of Amazon Lily. Standing on the bow was a tall vice admiral of the Marines.
He looked indifferently at the island before him, a signal horn sounded, and the inhabitants of Amazon Lily noticed the ship. Soon, countless women warriors rushed from all directions, one after another, holding bows and arrows with sharp tips. It's said that they all possess Armament Haki, though whether this is true or not is unclear.
A tall and beautiful woman with an imposing gait stepped forward in front of the crowd, with long black hair, fair skin; this is the Pirate Empress, known as the number one beauty in the world, Boa Hancock
Empress!
Voices from the Marines behind the vice admiral exclaimed. He was deeply embarrassed, yet at the same time, he was captivated by the Empress's charm.
This beauty dazzles the senses and reason. Is this the power of her Devil Fruit? No, in any case, the Devil Fruit must simply be an addition to her own beauty.
So, are you ready to die for me? - Hancock flashed a devilish smile, raised her hand toward the soldiers, and blew softly.
In an instant, the soldiers on the ship turned into stone statues!
The vice admiral's expression was indifferent, his fists clenched, nails digging into his flesh as he painfully resisted the allure, then coldly said:
Boa Hancock, last time you ignored a World Government order and refused to act on Erume. This time, you declined to use the Justice phone. Have you forgotten what "Shichibukai" means?
A little old woman beside her touched Boa with her staff:
It seems the World Government was annoyed by your last decision, so let's respond politely; you need to maintain your Shichibukai status. Otherwise, you'll have trouble.
Just when he mentioned "Mary Geoise," Hancock's face changed. A powerful Conqueror's Haki burst forth, and Momonga frowned, feeling immense pressure.
What do you thinking of doing?! – he said.
Marineford is the Headquarters of the Marine Patrol, Mary Geoise is the capital of the World Government, and it's where the Celestial Dragons live.
She never imagined that one day someone would tell her to go to that place again, and to apologize, no less.
Empress Hancock was becoming more and more enraged. She is a powerful person, a Shichibukai, and she is among the few elite who possess the qualities of a King, only one in a million people have.
Hancock! - When Elder Nyon tried to intervene, Hancock pushed her aside.
Her Majesty Hancock!She's so beautiful!I don't want to follow your stupid orders or use the Justice phone, but I still want to be a Shichibukai, what do you say? - Hancock asked, smiling.That's impossible, - Momonga said coldly. - I'm here to tell you that the World Government demands you appear in Mary Geoise in ten days to make a personal apology, or else...Shut up! - she said.Hancock's two sisters were also very outraged. Like their sister, they were once treated as slaves in that hellish place.
Hancock muttered under her breath:
What powers does this ignorant man have, daring to speak such crude words to me on my territory?
Momonga sensed something was wrong.
It seems that the World Government didn't dare to directly revoke her Shichibukai status, instead deciding to summon her to Mary Geoise, hoping she would rebel. They likely knew she would react so sharply.
...….
Several days later.
Patrolling Marines members spotted a half-destroyed military ship filled with petrified soldiers.
On it was also a Vice Admiral of the Marines, who was seriously injured and dying!
...….
"Too much deception! These Shichibukai should all be arrested!" Sengoku shouted in anger, slamming the table upon seeing Momonga's tragic condition.
Sakazuki Akainu had the most frightening expression. He suddenly stood up and was about to head for the door.
"What are you doing, Akainu?!" Sengoku yelled angrily.
Akainu trembled, his fists clenched, and blue veins stood out on his forehead.
"I really want to kill this Shichibukai!"
Though Sengoku was furious, he also knew the Shichibukai had a special status. It was absolutely impossible to make such a decision without consulting the Five Elders.
.....
Ezekiel , who was browsing the news, was stunned:
"World Government revokes the Empress's Shichibukai status"
"There is a possibility of sending Marines ships against Amazon Lily island"
"Why was the Empress's Shichibukai status revoked? Could it be related to her not participating in the attack on Alabasta?""Does the World Government want to wage war against the Empress?"
A faint smile appeared at the corners of Ezekiel's mouth
This is a wonderful opportunity! Other countries will not defend her.
Another country suited for an alliance! A place surrounded by Sea Kings will become his territory!
In any case, it's also a strategic spot he wanted to visit soon because the Calm Belt, teeming with Sea Kings, is there. For Ezekiel, the army of Sea Kings is not an additional obstacle but a vulnerability of the territory he needs to reach.
It is said that all the warriors on the island can use Armament Haki, making them a unique people with excellent combat abilities, comprised only of women, and no men at all.
What if a unit of female soldiers joined the Royal Fleet?
If you want to read advance chapters follow me on patreon
50+chapters
patron.com /Manofathousandskills