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A month passed in the blink of an eye.
The chaos in the New World grew worse. News reports spread continuously across the seas. Red Hair Shanks had been officially removed from the Yonko ranks.
Only one person could claim the empty throne, but becoming a Yonko required more than just defeating competitors. They needed powerful military strength to back their claim.
Just like Red Hair in the past, who only achieved his position as a Yonko after gaining support from the Giant race. Because of this, it would be difficult for a new Yonko to emerge quickly.
This battle for supremacy had just begun!
Meanwhile, in Labor Country.
"Phew, finally finished!"
Daichi wiped away his sweat tiredly. He looked at the endless sea passage stretching ahead, his heart filled with pride.
It had taken a full month.
He was addicted to land reclamation and couldn't stop himself!
Finally, all parts of Labor Country were connected. Now, only roads needed to be built and bridges constructed before it could be officially used.
"Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo!!!"
On the Groudon, all his subordinates crowded onto the deck. After following him for a month and seeing the completed sea passage, they were all moved to tears!
"Captain, you are incredible!"
"You've created such a miracle!"
"Captain Daichi, you must be the savior of this world!"
"No, Captain is a god!"
Besides 'miracle,' the pirates couldn't find any other words to describe the magnificent project before them. They were the witnesses!
A mortal body, comparable to the gods!
"Jiehahahaha!"
Daichi put his hands on his hips, laughing wildly without stopping!
Look!
This magnificent project!
Could anyone else do it?
Who else could achieve this level!
That's right, only he could do it!
"Jiehahahaha~ Jiehahahaha~~"
Daichi covered his face, laughing wildly. His eyes gleamed with a dangerous light.
During this month-long journey, he had thought of a new path for expansion. A new path that would shock even the World Government!
"Return to Wano Country!"
"Yes!"
Half a day later, Onigashima.
Small banquet hall.
Kaido and the three All-Stars were all present.
A world map hung on the wall. Daichi stood by the map, explaining the next development plan to the four of them.
"Do you understand?"
Including Kaido, the four shook their heads together. They looked at Daichi as if they had seen a monster, utterly terrified.
They seemed to understand, yet didn't quite get it.
Could such a thing really be done?
Daichi frowned.
They couldn't even understand such a simple and clear development plan. They truly were a bunch of idiotic subordinates who only held him back.
"Sit properly, I'll explain it again!"
Daichi scolded them. He pointed to the Calm Belt next to Wano Country, where two red horizontal lines were drawn, like bridges.
"I will create two land connections in the Calm Belt, linking North Blue and the New World. There will be a river channel in the middle for ships to pass through!"
"This way, we won't have to worry about Sea Kings. Even ordinary ships can pass through the Calm Belt."
"Not only that, once this grand project is completed, we can bypass the Red Line and the Marines' blockade. We can directly enter North Blue!"
The New World was too small, with limited resources. If the Beast Pirates wanted to continue developing, they had to find a way to expand into other seas.
The method he thought of was to use his ability to cross the Calm Belt. The other end of the Calm Belt near Wano Country was North Blue!
Currently, most Marine warships were equipped with special Seastone technology. This could block the perception of Sea Kings, allowing them to cross the Calm Belt.
But there were also risks.
The Marines' technology only blocked perception. If a Sea King saw them with its eyes, it would depend on whether the Sea King was hungry or not.
If this was true for warships, it was even more dangerous for other ships.
But as long as his land bridge was built, even small sailboats could easily travel between the New World and North Blue.
Safe, without any risk!
No wind power was needed for navigation. They could simply rely on paddle-wheel tugboats.
This would be a Silk Road between the New World and North Blue. The toll fees alone would make the Beast Pirates rich.
The already crowded pirates of the New World would definitely want to plunder other seas or escape the New World.
Resources from North Blue would also continuously flow into the New World!
Moreover, this was also a strategic passage!
The Beast Pirates could easily penetrate the World Government's heartland. Later, they could build another passage in the Calm Belt on the other side.
Half the world in their hands!
"You should have all heard about the current situation in Labor Country. You just need to know that I can do it. There's no need to question my ability."
Daichi cleared his throat.
"Do you understand now?"
"Understood! Understood!"
The four nodded like pecking chickens.
Hiss—!
Even just thinking about it, they knew how terrifying that scene would be!
Queen swallowed hard.
"The World Government will go insane!"
"That's for sure!"
Daichi sneered. "So we need to build large fortresses at both ends of the passage to prevent them from being captured by the enemy!"
Having dug up the World Government's ancestral grave, how could the World Government not go insane? Therefore, merely building the passage was not enough. It had to be equipped with powerful firepower that was difficult to breach!
Build those damn fortresses!
They must be unbreakable, easy to defend, and difficult to attack!
All of the Beast Pirates' assets would have to be invested!
King hesitated slightly.
"Daichi, do we have that much money?"
"Hmm? Are you doubting my financial power?"
Daichi raised an eyebrow. He coldly placed the annual financial reports of Groudon Company and Labor Country on the table.
Even Kaido was no exception. All four simultaneously leaned their heads together to read the financial reports. When they saw the profit figures at the end of the reports, their eyes popped out.
Groudon Company profit: 120 billion berries!
Labor Country was more special. It had stockpiled a large amount of weapons and industrial goods, so much that they couldn't sell it all.
Estimated at 200 billion berries!
"Hiss—!"
The four gasped, disbelief in their eyes.
How much did Wano Country produce in a year? Even with Daichi's rent collection, it was only about ten billion berries, which had already left them amazed.
It turned out to be just a fraction!
Daichi crossed his legs and waved to Jack.
"Serve tea!"
"Yes, Daichi!"
"Muhahaha, my brother Daichi, I'll light your cigar."
Jack immediately ran over, carefully pouring tea for Daichi. Queen ran to the other side, eagerly lighting Daichi's cigar.
Like two little servants.
Daichi held the cigar in his mouth. He pulled sunglasses from his pocket and put them on, looking like a mafia godfather. The sense of ceremony was complete.
"After the war with Red Hair ended, our houses have been selling like crazy. Even properties three years from now are pre-ordered!"
The victory of the war was not just about defeating the enemy. It also had crucial effects afterward.
War was for profit!
Now, the underground forces of the New World and the upper classes of various islands were all full of confidence in the Beast Pirates. This caused even real estate to sell out.
Currently, a standard residential unit in Hoenn District on Hachinosu had soared to 30 million berries, three times its initial price!
Properties on other islands also saw significant price increases and were in short supply!
In business terms.
This wave caused the Beast Pirates' stock price to rise!
It turned red, then turned black from how red it was!
If it weren't for continuous investment, the funds in the company's account would certainly not be less than Labor Country's output.
Real estate was huge profit!
Night fell in the small banquet hall.
Kaido was drinking, his face full of sadness.
"Damn, I finally know who Joy Boy is."
"Kaido, are you referring to Daichi?"
"Exactly, it's Daichi!"
Kaido took a big gulp of sake.
Today, for the first time, he deeply felt that compared to Daichi, he was like a useless person in every aspect except for his strength.
The future vision Daichi described was so clear that even a rough man like him could imagine it. It was a grand path that would change the world.
Much more reliable than his rotten plans!
"Wororororo, tonight we drink until we drop!"