I formed the El Cat Investigation Team in Pirates.

After arriving at the aerial archipelago that Shiki called the "World of the Strong", the two airships flew directly to the largest island in the middle.

Xie Wen stood at the bow and looked around.

The islands guarding the surroundings were quite different from each other. Although most of them were dense forests, the plants on each island were obviously different, and even the seasons were different. Xie Wen even saw an "Autumn Island" that was all golden...

Could it be that those strange single-season islands in the One Piece world can still remain the same even if they are separated and removed from their current geographical environment?

Such an unscientific situation is really too pirated!

In addition to these clearly distinguished forest islands, there are several islands that are completely covered by sea water, and there is also a desert island that seems to have been moved from Alabasta.

Xie Wen guessed that either the creatures were divided into different islands according to their habits, or these satellite islands were experimental bases, trying to test the evolutionary direction of those animals in different ecological environments.

Judging from Shiqi's style of doing things, the second possibility seems more likely.

The situation on the main island is different. It has basically all kinds of geographical environments, including deserts, plains, forests, oceans... There is even a snow-capped mountain at the highest point of the island.

In addition, there is a very conspicuous royal palace on the main island, as well as...

"village?"

Xie Wen turned his head to look at Shi Ji and asked with pretended curiosity: "Are there any ordinary people on your island?"

"Hahaha! Someone has to do the odd jobs." Shi Ji didn't mean to hide anything and said directly, "In fact, these people are the natives of this island. I kidnapped them here to work for me."

Without waiting for Xie Wen to frown, he continued, "I just asked them to do things for me, which is very kind among pirates. But if you don't like it, Xie Wen, I can send them away, but I have to wait until we go to war with the World Government. I'm worried that they will leak the secrets."

Shiki's tone was very sincere when he said these words, and he really meant it.

He was willing to give away his own sword, so why would he be reluctant to give away just a bunch of coolies?

In the movie, Shiki forced Nami to join and did not intend to keep his promise because Nami did not have the power to resist him. However, Shiki never thought of playing any tricks on Xie Wen.

Just like he once wanted to join forces with Roger, Ski really wanted to rule the world with Roger.

To put it bluntly, only those with strength are qualified to come to the table, and those who are weak like Nami can only be used by him.

Xie Wen actually knew roughly what Shi Ji was thinking, but the other party's state was completely different from what he had expected, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.

because……

This is too much like a dog licker!

A somewhat disgusting metaphor suddenly popped up in Xie Wen's mind.

"Alas--"

The moment this thought came to his mind, Xie Wen felt so disgusted that goose bumps appeared all over his body.

However, no matter how disgusting it is, looking at the attitude displayed by Shi Ji, it can be said that he is sincere to the point of being a little humble. If Xie Wen had not known what his situation was, he might have really formed an alliance with the other party. Even if he did not form an alliance, he would most likely maintain a friendly relationship with him.

"Wow! What a stinky meow!"

(=`艸=)

Just as Xie Wen was secretly sighing, all the cats on the boat covered their mouths and noses.

Several cats who had similar experiences in the Kingdom of Alabasta before quickly took out the gas masks made by Haibara Meowth and put them on.

"Ah... Sorry, I was careless."

Shiqi quickly explained: "There is a tree called Daft-Green on this island, which emits a unique odor that only beasts and humans with a keen sense of smell can smell..."

As he spoke, he pointed to the circle of strange trees planted around the palace that looked like giant carrots.

"Look, there are those little cuties."

Then he said to Xie Wen and the cats, "Be patient for a while. The scent of Daft-Green has a limited range. Once you fly inside, everything will be fine."

As soon as he finished speaking, Suixiang-nyan was the first to put down her paws, then quickly picked up the "Ibuki Hyō" that she had just thrown aside, uncorked it and took a big gulp.

"Fortunately, the wine didn't spill, meow!"

(●)

The drunk little cat wiped the remaining wine from the corner of his mouth, then quickly licked the wine off his paws, and then muttered with a look of relief.

After taking off his gas mask, Huiyuan twitched his nose a few times and asked in a suspicious manner, "Is there anything special about this tree? Why do you have to plant so many of them around? And if I'm not mistaken, there seemed to be stinky trees like this planted around the village before."

In fact, Haibara has already noticed that Daft-Green is not only smelly, but also very poisonous. However, considering that Xie Wen did not really intend to form an alliance with Shiqi, and Klee also expressed that she did not like this person, the smart little kitten did not tell this to Shiqi in person.

"Hahahaha! This is related to what I am about to show you."

The two airships landed at the dock of the main island one after another. Shi Ji led them to his palace while showing his trump card and strength to Xie Wen.

"The IQ plant can make animals evolve. My subordinates have created 'SIQ' through research, which makes them more inclined to fight and more ferocious. After nearly twenty years of continuous evolution, the animals on these islands are no less powerful than most pirates today, and their destructive power is far superior to theirs. With their help, it is not difficult to completely destroy the naval base and Santa Mariejoa."

Except for not mentioning his plan to destroy the East China Sea and shock the world, Shi Ji has basically explained his "advantages" to Xie Wen.

After introducing his own cards, Shi Ji stared at Xie Wen like an entrepreneur in urgent need of franchisees and investors, expecting his answer.

Of course, if Xie Wen still refuses to agree, Shi Ji is ready to turn hostile at any time.

Xie Wen was very familiar with this kind of scene. He had encountered similar situations many times when he was doing business on Earth.

So he imitated the investment managers and said slowly, "This is just your one-sided statement. I need to investigate the beast you mentioned before I can give you a definite answer."

"Hahahaha! Of course there's no problem with that! I believe you'll be satisfied with them!"

Not only was he not annoyed by Xie Wen's cautious attitude, but he became more optimistic about Xie Wen joining the gang.

after all……

If Xie Wen hadn't agreed to form an alliance with him, why would he have gone to the trouble of investigating the strength of the beasts on the island? Apart from "Ying Shi" and "Mu Ku", there didn't seem to be anything else that Xie Wen coveted. There was no need for Xie Wen to act with him here.

Since Xie Wen was not acting, Shi Ji, who had full confidence in the beasts on the island, naturally had no reason not to be optimistic.

He firmly believed that with the strength of the beasts on the island, Xie Wen would be determined to form an alliance with him.

What's more, according to Dr. Indigo's prediction, it will take several years for his army of beasts to be fully formed.

So, Shiqi was not in a hurry at all.