Chapter 7 Hades
For hundreds of years, the World Government's influence has expanded step by step in this manner, as recorded in the annals of the Tartarus Family's secret vault.
Before that, he needed to help Hades stabilize the situation and prevent any accidents.
"No problem, leave it to me. We will have people pay attention to the more valuable Devil Fruits. There are also some in the Kronos Kingdom's treasury."
"The Royal Trading Company and Hades, in the Underground World, will also collect Devil Fruits in large quantities."
Although Devil Fruits are rare, on The Great Sea, if you want to collect them, you can always find them.
As long as you have money and channels, especially channels in the Underground World, a considerable number of Devil Fruits flow into the Underground World every year.
This is a threshold; once crossed, it represents a brand new level.
For many people, Devil Fruits are legendary treasures, but for some, they are not uncommon.
The Death Fruit eaten by Jaeger was once a Devil Fruit collected in the Kronos Kingdom's treasury.
The Kronos Kingdom also collects Devil Fruits periodically, whether as a foundation or to cultivate subordinates.
However, they should be more discerning from now on. As children of the Tartarus Family, how could they eat just any ordinary Devil Fruits?
The Kronos Kingdom is a massive machine; once it starts operating, the energy produced is terrifying, especially for a superpower like the Kronos Kingdom.
The rebellion within the Kronos Kingdom is merely a minor disturbance. Having gone through the rebellion over thirty years ago, the Kronos Kingdom already has experience in handling such matters.
They even anticipated that the World Government would incite another rebellion because the previous one wasn't completely dealt with, and thus made preparations in advance.
A Rebel Army of only 100,000 troops is undoubtedly like ants trying to shake a great tree when facing the Kronos Kingdom with its standing army of three million.
Even the 500,000 ground troops from back then were no match for the Kronos Kingdom, let alone a mere 100,000.
Domestic public opinion doesn't pay them any mind either; most people are cursing them. The Kronos Kingdom had just managed to restore peace, and now they are stirring up trouble again.
Within the Rebel Army, there is also unrest and instability, with many still close to the Tartaros Royal Family.
Under these circumstances, the Rebel Army finds it difficult to expand; they lack the fertile ground for growth.
The Kronos Kingdom holds both geographical advantage and popular support.
In fact, as long as the Tartaros Royal Family remains rock-solid, the Rebel Army will collapse on its own.
Furthermore, the Kronos Kingdom is not what it was decades ago. War catalyzes economic development and increases productivity, leading to a significant boost in national strength.
Especially in the past two years, the Kronos Kingdom's military strength has increased significantly, and the World Government has felt threatened by this.
However, having learned from the last time, the World Government's investment this time is much larger.
After all, the Kronos Kingdom is already vigilant, and the cost of inciting a rebellion of equal scale is higher.
This is partly due to Hades's influence; the assassination attempt on Hades was also to avoid repeating past mistakes.
The Kronos Kingdom's operations were unaffected. In its vast territory, the Rebel Army was merely holed up in a remote corner near the Primeval Forest.
The areas of the previous rebellion were heavily guarded, and various factions were purged, preventing the World Government from inciting rebellion in the same places.
They could only move to another location, which was a hidden asset left behind by the World Government.
However, under the power of the well-prepared Kronos Kingdom, the Rebel Army was quickly forced into a corner within a short time.
Supplies were short, and all external contact was blockaded by the Kronos Kingdom, leaving them only able to rely on external supplies from the World Government for support.
To sustain the Rebel Army's survival and development, the World Government had to provide a considerable amount of supplies, including necessary daily necessities in addition to weapons and food.
All of this required considerable funds.
Although the World Government has vast wealth and resources, its long-term expenditures are considerable.
If they don't see results consistently, the World Government might give up on its own, as it wouldn't be worth it.
The World Government's foundation is unfathomable, but one shouldn't think of it as overly terrifying.
A large portion of the World Government's forces cannot be mobilized; they are stationed at the World Government headquarters or are under the World Government's direct control.
Compared to over thirty years ago, the Tartaros Royal Family is even more confident and composed, because they know that the peace in the New World will not last long.
Once the Rocks Pirates make their move, terrifying power will sweep across the entire world, and the World Government will no longer be able to focus its energy on the Kronos Kingdom.
All their investments will fall into the Kronos Kingdom's hands.
And Hades's special Observation Haki gives them ample confidence. At that time, they won't leave so many hidden assets for the World Government like last time.
As the Crown Prince, Hades has his own Palace.
Bright, ultra-large floor-to-ceiling windows; a breeze blows through, the scenery is pleasant.
Sitting on the sofa, Hades looked at the information in his hands. This was intelligence from the New World and various parts of the world.
This was compiled and submitted by the Staff Group within Hades.
The Staff Group is an important institution within Hades, subordinate to the Netherworld, and is the hub of the Intelligence Network.
Hades has Intelligence Networks throughout the world, serving as an important force for the Tartaros Royal Family to understand the world and avoid falling behind on certain important events and intelligence.
Although he has not yet succeeded to the Throne, the Tartaros Royal Family has already begun training Hades's abilities.
So that he can smoothly take over the Kronos Kingdom in the future.
After recognizing Hades's abilities, the Tartaros Royal Family allowed Hades to get involved with Hades at the age of eight. Now, he has almost completely taken over, using this to understand the intelligence of the Kronos Kingdom and various parts of the world.
"Distribution of World Government Personnel within the Kronos Kingdom"
"Rising Star Pirate Crew, the Roger Pirates, Escapes from Marine Captain Garp!"
"Marine Troop Movements" (Analysis of Future Layout in the New World)
"Growth of the Rocks Pirates' Influence in the Past Six Months"
"Future Core Cadres of the Rocks Pirates (Golden Lion Shiki, Strongman Edward Newgate)"
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The situation within the Kronos Kingdom needs to be kept track of at all times.
Intelligence regarding the Marines and the Rocks Pirates is what Hades has been constantly monitoring; these are the forces that can truly influence the world's structure.
As for figures who will be legendary in the future, such as Roger, Garp, Shiki, and Edward Newgate, Hades specifically requested that they be monitored.
Currently, they are just starting to emerge.
(end of chapter)