One Piece: Starting as a Marine Lieutenant, I Slack Off and Get Stronger

"Really? I didn't really notice. It's just in the newspapers, I'm used to it. By the way, is the World Conference about to start?"

Kuzan nodded and said, "That's right. The kings of the major World Government member states are already on their way to Mary Geoise. The World Conference will officially begin in three days."

Normally, the world government holds a world conference every year, but the formal world conference is held every four years, with 50 representative countries participating.

This world conference is a formal world conference, and the world government attaches great importance to it.

Karl nodded silently. If nothing unexpected happened, the Revolutionary Army would openly declare war on the World Government at this World Conference. What would the World Government do then?

If Kuzan hadn't become Fleet Admiral, the Navy would inevitably have been implicated and would have been relegated to being mere tools. But the situation is different now.

Under Karl's management, the Navy no longer has much of a relationship with the World Government. There are connections, but not many. If they were previously considered superior and subordinate, now the Navy and the World Government are on equal footing and do not interfere with each other.

Thinking about this, Karl suddenly felt a sense of anticipation for the World Conference.

"Kuzan, I have to go to Fishman Island. This is the first time Fishman Island has participated in the World Conference!"

"Hmm, not bad. Neptune and our cooperation are in a honeymoon period. For both reasons and moral reasons, we have to protect their safety. So, I'll leave it to you."

"Well, let's go!"

The Grand Line, Baltimore.

The revolutionary army's high-ranking officials gathered around the round table, remaining silent.

The Revolutionary Army leader, Monkey D. Dragon, the Revolutionary Army Chief of Staff, Sabo, the Revolutionary Army Commander, Ivankov, Lightning, Betty... they all came.

With a smile, Sabo addressed everyone, his face bearing the scar near his eye: "Gentlemen, we have gathered here today for only one purpose, and that is..."

"Declare war on the World Government!"

The high-ranking revolutionary officers present seemed to have anticipated this and were not overly excited, except for Ivankov and Mori.

"Now, please welcome our leader, Mr. Dragon, to give a speech."

Dorrag's lips curled slightly upward as he slowly stood up from his seat.

"Comrades, 22 years ago, the Ohara incident shocked the world. I went to the ruins of Ohara to pay my respects to Dr. Clover who died. At that time, I met a scientist named Vegapunk."

"I had a very pleasant conversation with him, which even changed my aversion to war. Because of this, I decided to build a fighting army to resist the tyranny of the world government..."

Chapter 312 The Revolutionary Army in Action

"For 22 years, we have suffered countless assassination attempts, suppression from the world government, pursuit by the navy, and misunderstanding from the people..."

"We persevered through so many difficulties and hardships, and even gained so many like-minded partners..."

Dragon took a deep breath and looked at the crowd with satisfaction: "Comrades, after 22 years of dormancy, our ranks have grown stronger and our power has become more formidable. Now, it is time to let the flames of the Revolutionary Army illuminate the entire world!!!"

"This world conference is our best opportunity. We must let the whole world know that the revolutionary army is the future!!!"

"Long live the Revolutionary Army!!!"

"Long live the Revolutionary Army!!!"

After finishing his speech, Dragon looked at Sabo beside him: "Sabo, I'm leaving this to you. Be careful when you get to Mary Geoise. As for the bears, do your best!"

Sabo immediately stood up and saluted Dragon: "Mission accomplished, Mr. Dragon!"

Dragon patted Sabo on the shoulder with satisfaction and said with a smile, "That's good. Without further ado, you should set off now. Have a safe journey!"

"Bon Voyage!"

After everyone had left, Dragon stood atop the Revolutionary Army base, the dry wind of Baltigue making his hood rattle.

"World Government, it's time we settled this..."

Two days later.

puff~

Shirahoshi was the first to rush out of the sea, her eyes glazed over as she looked at everything around her: "Wow~ Is this the outside world? Sunshine, sea breeze, ahhh! Lord Karl, look, what's that?"

Carl popped the bubble enveloping him and chuckled indulgently, "Silly girl, that's a seagull! Haven't you heard of one?"

Shirahoshi covered her mouth and exclaimed, "Oh! So that's a seagull! I thought it was a flying fish!"

Soon, Shirahoshi's attention was drawn to other things, because everything here was new and unknown to her.

With a splash, King Neptune emerged from the sea, looked at the curious-looking Shirahoshi with a helpless shake of his head: "I'm sorry, Your Excellency Karl, sometimes I can't control Shirahoshi either."

Carl waved his hand: "It's alright, it's alright. It's good to let Shirahoshi play for a while. After all, she's only 16 years old and still a child. Besides, I'm here, so it'll be fine."

Neptune nodded, looking up at the sky with a touch of melancholy: "The last time I left the sea was more than 30 years ago. Back then, I was just the Great Knight of the Sea, and now I'm a decrepit old man. Tsk tsk, time waits for no one!"

"When did Mr. Neptune become so sentimental, haha."

Neptune scratched his head. "Just a thought. By the way, Lord Carl, we won't encounter any danger on our trip to Mary Geoise, will we? You know, Shirahoshi..."

Carl patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Lord Neptune, with me here, no one in this world can hurt lovely Shirahoshi, I guarantee it."

Shirahoshi seemed to have heard Karl's words and quickly swam to his side: "Lord Karl, Shirahoshi wants to go play over there. Can you come with me?"

"Shirahoshi, stop fooling around!"

"Oh, Lord Neptune, there's no need to be so strict. Anyway, it'll be a while before the Holy Light arrives, so I'll just relax with Shirahoshi! You can go and look around too. I'll let you know when the ship arrives."

Neptune nodded. "Yes, that's fine too."

After spending some time with Shirahoshi, Karl's Holy Light arrived on time.

"Hey, Shirahoshi!" Ain stood at the bow of the ship, smiling and waving at Shirahoshi in the sea.

Hearing that familiar voice, Bai Xing's face lit up with joy, and she exclaimed happily, "Sister Ai En! What brings you here too!"

"Hehe, why can't I come? Come on up!"

"Uh-huh!"

......

Holy Land, Marie Gioia.

Unlike before, Mary Geoise now has many more warships and some very imposing ships. These are all ships belonging to the World Government member states. As for the warships, they are all ships that escort the naval commanders of the World Government member states.

"I'm sorry, Shirahoshi, this is the only way I can take you. But don't worry, I'll come back to pick you up after the World Conference."

Bai Xing nodded reluctantly: "Yes, Sister Ain, you must come then!"

After saying goodbye to Ain, Shirahoshi and Neptune followed Carl off the ship, looking at Mary Geoise in front of them, somewhat at a loss.

Seeing this, Karl smiled slightly: "Come with me!"

"oh oh!"

......

"Is that a mermaid? It's huge."

"Idiot, that's Princess Shirahoshi from Fish-Man Island! Wow~ she's so beautiful! Even Hancock, the world's most beautiful woman, isn't that stunning!"

Feeling the gazes of those around her, Bai Xing involuntarily shrank her neck, lowered her head, and dared not speak, silently following behind Karl.

Upon arriving at the social plaza, one finds an even larger gathering of royalty and nobility, and Shirahoshi's arrival instantly ignites the atmosphere.

Those young lads, acting as if they'd never seen a woman before, huffed and puffed as they approached Bai Xing, uttering strange words.

"Princess Shirahoshi, I am Dirac from the Kingdom of XX. I... I admire you greatly. Shall we date?"

"Go away, cough cough, Princess Shirahoshi, I like you very much, we..."

Faced with a bunch of little people wooing her, Shirahoshi was even more at a loss. Seeing that Karl didn't make a move, Shirahoshi could only say, "I'm sorry, you're not my type, and I don't have any plans to be in a relationship right now. You should leave now! Otherwise, I'll have to call him Mr. Karl."

Carl turned around at the opportune moment, smiled, and waved to the group of young men.

Looking at Karl's handsome face, the young men present seemed to understand why Bai Xing looked down on them. After all, with the world's most handsome man as a benchmark, they were not bad, but they were still a bit lacking compared to Karl.

"Mr. Carl! It's been a long time!"

Looking at the pretty blue-haired girl in front of him, Karl narrowed his eyes slightly: "You are... Vivi?"

Vivi nodded happily: "Yes, I didn't expect you to still remember me, Mr. Carl."

"Haha, of course! You've really grown up in the years! I almost didn't recognize you. By the way, let me introduce you. This is Shirahoshi, the princess of Fish-Man Island, and this is King Neptune, the king of Fish-Man Island."

Vivi smiled at Shirahoshi and Neptune, and introduced herself using standard royal etiquette.

“Miss Shirahoshi, Lord Neptune, greetings. I am Nefertari Vivi, princess of the Kingdom of Alabasta. My father is Nefertari Cobra. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

"Hello, Sister Weiwei, I'm Bai Xing. You can just call me Bai Xing!"

Chapter 313 Two Princesses

For some reason, Bai Xing felt an inexplicable fondness for Weiwei the moment she saw her, as if they were meant to have known each other all along.

Coincidentally, Vivi had the same feeling.

The two hit it off immediately and quickly began chatting amiably.

Seeing this, Carl shrugged and didn't interfere with the two girls becoming best friends. However, he wasn't idle either, so he went to talk to someone else.

"King Cobra, it's been a long time! You look much better than last time!"

Cobra looked at Karl and fell into deep thought. If he remembered correctly, the naval hero's face seemed to have never changed.