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Half a month passed in a flash.
The influence of "Century Masterpiece" gradually became apparent. For many member nations, the World Government showed goodwill, and they naturally had no need for scruples.
In addition, Admiral Ryokugyu received the "Ibel Peace Medal," which made the member nations even more certain that the World Government had abandoned war.
East Blue, Goa Kingdom.
As a remote small country in the East Blue, the Goa Kingdom became a model of an isolated society by excluding unnecessary things.
It was known as the most beautiful kingdom in the East Blue and was even praised by the Celestial Dragons, earning it the qualification to participate in the Reverie.
But this did not change the fact that the Goa Kingdom was still a remote small country.
For this reason, the royal family had long been ambitious, eager to increase national strength, and incorporate the surrounding islands into the territory of the Goa Kingdom.
To make the Goa Kingdom a great nation.
But to increase national strength, you need money!
Only with money can more soldiers be trained, more weapons purchased, and wars launched. Self-sufficiency is simply not enough.
Royal Palace.
The King received the Hoenn Government's envoy.
"Erumalu Port?"
Hearing the trade proposed by the envoy, the King was somewhat moved.
Many goods are necessities, such as salt and sugar, and most importantly, Groudon Company sells weapons!
Under the jurisdiction of the World Government, a large amount of weapon trade is illegal. If you want them, you either buy them at a high price from the World Government or smuggle them secretly.
This is one of the main reasons why many member nations find it difficult to develop and grow.
Weapons produced by themselves are simply not enough. Once weapons are exhausted, it means losing the war.
But the Hoenn Government is not under the jurisdiction of the World Government!
According to the envoy, Groudon Company can deliver weapons to the Goa Kingdom, but an additional shipping fee is required, but this is not a problem!
They themselves would spend a lot of time and money transporting weapons, and there would be extremely high risks.
And the most important point.
Groudon Company accepts land as collateral. If you don't want to pay, you can sell unnecessary territory to Groudon Company, and they will send personnel to appraise the land.
This was very much to his liking.
"Those troublesome people, this King has long wanted to clear them out!"
The King sneered.
Mt. Colubo, Gray Terminal, Foosha Village, etc.
The Goa Kingdom only needs a prosperous and clean urban area. As for the garbage outside, it is best to clear it all out.
Only then can it be called an isolated society!
Sell, sell it all!
With money and weapons, he can conquer new islands, expand the kingdom's territory, and gain more wealth!
Similar situations occurred in many World Government member nations.
They feared the Hoenn Government's philosophy like a tiger, but the high-quality and inexpensive goods and the export of their own resources were an irresistible temptation.
Many goods bought back and then sold to their own citizens at a high price, the price difference in between was enough for them to make a huge profit.
It's all Berry!
Not only the member nations, but also those islands not affiliated with any country, but belonging to the World Government, also had ideas, especially merchant groups.
Water 7.
After the Enies Lobby incident, Water 7 returned to its former appearance, and the assassinated mayor Iceberg also recovered his health.
Now, the Galley-La Company is preparing to build a new Sea Train and lay new shipping routes.
Iceberg's office.
His newly recruited 10-year-old genius secretary, Ailiche, pushed up her glasses.
"President, have you read the newspaper?"
"I have."
Iceberg nodded slightly, a newspaper right beside his hand.
Ailiche suggested like a machine gun.
"President, I think we should actively cooperate with Groudon Company. Now Groudon Company's scale has far exceeded our Galley-La, and its business scope involves..."
"Now our company needs to further reduce material costs. The timber from Spring Queen City and the steel from Puki are sold to us at high prices precisely because there are no competitors!"
"If we can cooperate with Groudon Company, they will certainly feel anxious, and we can also go from being passive to active!"
Although the girl was only ten years old, she was exceptionally sensitive to the market.
Ailiche suggested. "President, I hope you can personally visit Erumalu Port for an on-site inspection!"
"I'm planning to do that too."
Iceberg nodded helplessly.
This new secretary was very capable, but her personality was too strong. Every time she reported on work, he felt like he was being lectured.
He had actually been paying attention to Groudon Company for a long time, after all, its market share in the New World was quite exaggerated.
Ever since Groudon Company established the Hoenn Community in Sabaody Archipelago and opened stores, Water 7 gradually began to have goods sold by Groudon Company.
This time, Groudon Company establishing a trade port in Alabasta is indeed a rare opportunity for cooperation.
"Ailiche."
Iceberg asked. "What do you think of setting the terminal of our next Sea Train route in Alabasta?"
"I haven't considered that."
Ailiche thought seriously and soon nodded in agreement.
Even without considering Groudon Company, Alabasta is quite large and has the steel needed for shipyards.
"Then it's decided!"
On the other side, Hoenn Fortress.
"Yo, Kuzan!"
Daichi came to the Fleet Admiral's office and sat leisurely on the sofa.
After returning, he felt more relaxed.
Kuzan was looking at the newspaper, equally leisurely.
Currently, the Hoenn Government's influence is not extensive, and with the might of Beast Pirates, pirates dare not easily provoke them, so he doesn't have much to do.
"Ararara, you've done a lot of big things this time!"
"I was quite lucky this time."
Daichi smiled and took out some snacks.
Indeed, he was quite lucky, but it wasn't all luck.
The Marines have two new Admirals, and they will definitely prioritize sending them out to make an appearance. No matter if it's Aramaki or Fujitora, the result won't change much.
Aramaki was forced to plant trees.
Fujitora would probably actively help. That guy has a strong sense of justice and would probably feel very guilty about Alabasta, which was persecuted by the Warlords.
He wished the Admiral who came was Fujitora.
Currently, there isn't an Admiral in the Hoenn Marines yet.
"Ne."
Daichi crossed his legs and ate a senbei.
"Kuzan, you've been Fleet Admiral for a while now, haven't you? In all this time, have none of your former subordinates come to join you?"
"It's not that easy."
Kuzan scratched his head.
Generals are generally older, with families to support, and they can't just quit whenever they want. They have families to take care of.
He actually felt awkward about dragging people into this.
"Hmph, how useless."
Daichi curled his lips in disdain.
"You should actively contact them, like that Smoker... I think he's quite good, you can try to bring him over."
"Smoker won't listen to me. That kid's temper is very stubborn."
Kuzan felt a little nostalgic.
He wondered how Smoker was doing at G-5 Branch.
"Oh, right!"
Daichi remembered something.
"Your friend Saul is still alive."
"Saul?!"
Kuzan stood up abruptly, his face full of shock.
"Saul is still alive?"
"He's alive and well!"
Daichi suggested. "I saw him in Elbaf. Do you want to go see him and bring him over to work for us?"
Kuzan scratched his head in distress.
He wasn't ready to see Saul yet.
He felt very guilty about what happened back then.
Daichi looked disappointed, as if he expected better.
"The most important thing for the Hoenn Marines now is to increase the number of generals, otherwise how can we compete with the World Government!"
"You are now the Hoenn Marines Fleet Admiral. You are duty-bound to recruit soldiers. Don't push everything onto me, I'm busy."
"If you can't recruit people, then go poach from the World Government!"
Black lines slid down Kuzan's forehead.
Isn't poaching a bit too much?!
Or... should I try?