Hearing Kikyo's question, everyone else realized why they were bothering to think themselves when the smartest person was right here.
This had gradually become a recognized fact throughout Amazon Lily over the past few days.
This versatile man wasn't good at everything, but his intelligence helped them solve many problems.
If he hadn't been training outside the city for so long, many Amazonian warriors would have come to him for help.
Compared to Hancock, the irresponsible king, Alistair was more efficient at solving problems and was more like a king.
Alistair smiled slightly, "There's no way to solve this. Technological development is the primary productive force. What's more, the World Government has the backing of affiliate countries and the Celestial Dragons. Their research and development funds are probably thousands of times that of Kuja Island. Amazon Lily will never be able to surpass the World Government in this area."
"That's also my goal. The World Government can't be defeated by just one person or one force. Only by gathering more and more people who are dissatisfied with the World Government and the Marines, can we work together to overthrow their rule."
The goal of targeting the Celestial Dragons was a top secret. Even within the Kuja Pirates, they couldn't be sure if there were spies from the World Government's intelligence agencies. So he had kept his mouth shut until now, never revealing their target or the Celestial Dragons.
Targeting the World Government and targeting the Celestial Dragons were completely different levels of importance. Because the Celestial Dragons were too weak, they were easily threatened. But the Celestial Dragons were also very important, so hiding one keyword could greatly enhance his safety.
"What should we do then?" Aphelandra asked with a frown. In her heart, this man with countless stories must have a solution.
"First, let's take things step by step."
He swept away all the food. Though Haki was still a long way off, his body had recovered quite a bit.
He hadn't dared to train recklessly in the Celestial Dragons' place. The only reason a slave wanted to become stronger was to escape. So he didn't become stronger, he didn't eat Devil Fruits, he just stayed harmless, letting the Celestial Dragons relax their guard.
Now, it was difficult for him to pick up those things again.
Don't underestimate those eleven Supernovas. They all went through a lot of training from a young age, their foundations were solid and stable. That's why they skyrocketed after getting Devil Fruits. In reality, they were already strong before they got Devil Fruits.
And Rayleigh, Gol D. Roger, Mihawk, these people were even more incredible. They didn't eat Devil Fruits, they didn't take shortcuts, they put in thousands of times more effort to reach the peak. Do you dare say they never trained themselves to death?
According to Alistair's understanding, physical strength and physique were like internal strength. No matter what, you had to train them well and make them solid. Devil Fruits were like techniques. Techniques could be constantly improved and developed to become stronger, but internal strength was essential.
He had fallen behind for many years. If he continued to be lazy, he would probably become a powerless guy for the rest of his life.
But things were indeed different now that Hancock had become a Warlord.
During his training that afternoon, he proposed leaving.
"Now might be the best time. The World Government should have unprecedented confidence in you at this stage. And you wouldn't provoke the World Government at this time, and the World Government wouldn't attack you at this time. So, now is the best time to leave."
He could now do three hundred push-ups, up from thirty.
But even so, this physique couldn't support Haki, nor could it stand on its own in this world.
If he were just an ordinary pirate or Marine in the four seas, this body would be enough to fight on the sea.
But he wasn't.
He had seen the power of the World Government's Three Admirals, he had seen the strength of Rayleigh, Whitebeard, and others. He wouldn't be arrogant, he was even deeply afraid for his lack of strength.
In the words of the future, it was—
Fear of insufficient firepower.
And in the world of One Piece, there was only one thing that represented firepower: high-level combat strength.
"It's time to recruit some high-level combat strength." He finished his last push-up, sweat dripping from his body, and stood up. Hancock immediately handed him a towel.
He wiped the sweat off his body, wrapped in the towel to prevent the sea breeze from chilling him, and turned to Hancock with a smile, "Are you coming with me?"
"If you're going, I'm going with you, of course. Otherwise, with your skills, you'll probably die on the road." Hancock responded softly. Her thoughts were almost transparent. A woman in love was so blind that it made people feel foolish.
And Alistair didn't accept her kindness. For him, this wasn't love. Anyone who said they were going to attack the Celestial Dragons in front of her would get this "love." It was just her obsession.
It couldn't be considered love.
Though he was using this "love" of the Empress in a somewhat despicable way, he couldn't continue to use her "love" to obtain her body in such a despicable way.
So, even though the Empress had been giving him hints, he had been living in the palace, but he hadn't touched her once.
This was his last line of defense in this world.
Because of this, even though a great beauty like the Empress was right in front of him, he didn't make a move. This made Gloriosa and Sandersonia feel relieved.
He seemed like a righteous gentleman. Plus, all his words had come true. Naturally, his status and prestige gradually rose.
With the Empress's words, the entire Kuja Island was in motion the next day. Everyone was preparing fresh water and food, to see the Empress and Alistair off.
"Go straight to the East Blue?" Though Gloriosa didn't oppose them going to see the world with Alistair, leaving the Grand Line and going to the East Blue was a bit unexpected.
"Do you have a plan and a route?" Though she was asking the Empress, she was actually looking at Alistair.
"First, we'll go through the Grand Line, then pass through the Calm Belt after reaching Alabasta, and then enter the East Blue." Alistair already had a plan in mind. Though he didn't have a world map of the world of One Piece, having a rough draft in his mind was much more reassuring than blindly wandering around.
"If that's the case, I'll stay on Kuja Island." Gloriosa thought for a moment, raised her head, and said resolutely, "After all, the island can't be left unattended."
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