"What the World Government thinks or does is none of my concern," Doflamingo said, leaning back on the sofa in a comfortable position, lighting a cigar and exhaling smoke. "The important thing is that I've achieved the status of a legitimate pirate Warlord of the Sea. It's time to unfold my own plan, fufufufu~ Everyone, come here, your idle days are over."
"What are we doing, Doffy?" Diamante was excited; he looked forward to and enjoyed tasks that put him in the spotlight.
Doflamingo said unhurriedly, "Don't rush, Diamante; everything must be done in steps." He paused slightly, then turned to Trebol. "Trebol, I'll state your mission first! I need you to return to the Sabaody Archipelago."
Doflamingo laughed, "From a geographical, political, and military perspective, the Sabaody Archipelago is almost the central region of the world. It's also a veritable tourist paradise, a great place! It would be a shame not to establish an industry there, wouldn't it? Fufufufu~ Take a portion of the gold we found on Skypiea and use it to build casinos and auction houses on the Sabaody Archipelago."
"Don't be stingy with the investment! Make it as large and as luxurious as possible! That's how you attract customers!" Doflamingo instructed. "Put the casinos in the legitimate area, and you'll manage them personally. As for the auction house, put it in the unlawful area, and find an eloquent 'honest person' to manage it."
Trebol pondered, "Behehehe~ What should the auction house sell, Doffy?"
"Rare local specialties, like unique Skypiean shells, antiques, famous paintings, exotic creatures, and so on! There are two main focuses. One is Devil Fruits; I've complained to you before that they don't live up to their reputation as 'treasures of the sea.' Let's hype them up and drive their prices high," Doflamingo said. "The other item is slaves."
Trebol grinned, "I understand, behehehehe~~"
"You understand?" Doflamingo stared at Trebol playfully.
Trebol looked puzzled.
"Casinos are for making money, but auction houses are not!" Doflamingo lightly blew out a puff of smoke. "The purpose of the auction house isn't to make money, even if it loses money, that's fine! What I want are valuable items and relationships with valuable people."
Trebol: "..."
"Valuable items refer to the fact that among the many slaves being auctioned, there will definitely be a few with extremely high potential. And while we currently provide Devil Fruits ourselves, in the future we'll inevitably acquire them from others. Among them, there will certainly be some powerful Devil Fruits that we can keep and use, rather than selling them off!"
Doflamingo explained in detail, "And relationships with valuable people refer to the fact that the Sabaody Archipelago is right below Mariejois. Countless nobles from World Government affiliated nations attend the World Council held by the World Government every year, including the Celestial Dragons who live in Mariejois. Think of ways to attract them, win them over, and corrupt them, fufufufu~"
Trebol suddenly understood. "I get it! I really get it!"
"For sourcing, find Drug Peclo and have him help communicate with the underworld. Do not use my 'Joker' identity," Doflamingo instructed and warned. "We are currently cooperating with the World Government. I need to make them think I'm behaving myself and let down their guard. Many difficult things depend on my 'Joker' identity to accomplish. Don't mess up my plans, Trebol."
He added.
Trebol quickly assured him, "Don't worry, Doffy, behehehe~"
"Lao G, Pica, you two will temporarily assist Trebol..."
Lao G gestured, "Understood, G!"
Pica remained silent.
Doflamingo continued, "You heard me earlier; I'm heading to Big Mom's territory soon, and I'll also have to negotiate with the 'Golden Lion.' Both of those monsters are more troublesome and vicious than the last. I won't be taking you with me, in case things change and it's hard to disengage," Doflamingo said. "So the rest of you, you'll lead them, Diamante! You will proceed deep into the New World first."
"Oh~ hohohoho~ Is Young Master going to pick up Young Master's wife?" Giolla clasped her face, delighted.
Doflamingo ignored Giolla, turning to Diamante. "Diamante! Your mission is to select locations. Choose a few non-World Government affiliated nations that are close to World Government affiliated nations, using prosperity, large populations, and relatively good public order as criteria! I plan to organize several large-scale fighting tournaments. Besides making money, we'll also select talents and train them."
Diamante fidgeted, "This... Doffy, I... I can't do it well."
"Fufufufu~ You're a genius, you'll definitely do it well!" Doflamingo asserted confidently.
Diamante waved his hand in refusal. "No, Doffy, I can't do it well!"
"You will do it well, Diamante, I have faith in you," Doflamingo emphasized.
Diamante still tried to demur.
Doflamingo sighed deeply. "If you don't want to..."
"Leave it all to me! Doffy!" Diamante loudly thumped his chest.
Doflamingo: "..."
"In any case, begin the operation!"
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