Chapter 221 Lao Sha's Bitterness

After taking Rhode's latest mission and leaving many suggestions for business development, Tezzolo quietly left.

It was like he came quietly without alerting anyone.

Now Rhodes still needs the name of the Shichibukai to act, and he also needs to bear the name of the World Government to recruit troops.

Showing your muscles too early at this time will only arouse great attention and criticism from the world government.

Neru and Luo took the business development plan left by Tezzolo and ran to the side to discuss and study it, hoping to integrate their forces as soon as possible and stabilize the countries within their rule as quickly as possible.

Only in a stable environment can a steady stream of talents emerge, allowing the entire force to form a virtuous cycle.

Rhodes stood in front of the window, looking at Greenbit which was still under construction outside, and thinking about the current situation in his mind.

He now has territory, money, and people, and it seems that he has initially achieved his goals.

However, the territory is not big enough.

It only controls 12 islands and 15 countries, and those so-called countries are actually just small city-states, with no more than 200,000 to 300,000 people, and as few as tens of thousands, which in Rhode's opinion is really nothing. It's nothing, it just occupies a very small part of the new world, let alone compared to the entire world ruled by the World Government.

The money is not enough.

Although in the previous roundtable meeting, Neru roughly described the income of the security company, it was just an ideal situation. In fact, it was impossible to collect so much money.

Not only that, although the territory is not big, there are still so many people. This is different from the situation of the dozen or so people on the Polar Ship. Of course, he can just enjoy himself and not care about the life and death of the people in the occupied territories, but if he wants to If you want to accomplish a great cause and truly seize world hegemony, you cannot really remain indifferent.

It depends on how effective Tezzolo's suggestions and guidance will be. He hopes that the occupied territories can be lifted out of poverty and become rich as soon as possible, and then contribute more wealth to himself.

There aren't enough people.

The security company only recruited 10,000 people, and the quality was still mixed. The 1,000 people carefully selected were completely inferior to the members who defected from the Don Quixote family and those who joined after the war.

But compared with those who joined half-way, the 10,000 people recruited later had their family and friends under Rhodes' rule, and could barely be regarded as disciples. As long as they were trained well, they should be more reliable than those who joined half-way in the future.

However, they need time to grow.

Rhodes' thoughts changed when he thought of the more than 700 people he had released.

Perhaps we should expel a group of pirates from invading as soon as possible, not only to demonstrate the strength and protectiveness of the security company, but also to allow those who have just been recruited to grow up as quickly as possible.

In the end, my own strength is not enough!

Rhodes reached out and brushed the Elephant Knife at his waist. Under the influence of golden fingers, he instantly mastered the ability of [Elephant Fruit]. He could clearly feel a powerful force pouring out of his body.

Rhodes also did not expect that the golden finger [Knights Will Not Die with Unarmed Hands] could be used in this way, allowing him to master this power without eating the Devil Fruit.

I just don’t know if there are any other limitations to this ability.

Although there are other weapons that can eat Devil Fruits in the bottom line world, with Rhodes' current financial resources, he can definitely buy some for experimentation, but before he understands this new ability, Rhodes does not dare to experiment randomly.

It took him a long time after he acquired the Elephant Knife, but he suddenly discovered the ability of his golden finger recently.

What if this ability has limitations, such as permanent binding or an upper limit on quantity, and you end up randomly buying some junk weapon and binding it to it, and then you can only drool looking at the powerful Devil Fruit, then you will be at a huge loss. Sent.

Thinking of the powerful Devil Fruit, Kaido's face flashed in Rhode's mind.

That guy's Blue Dragon Fruit is undoubtedly the strongest type of Devil Fruit. It has strength, defense, and vitality. The animal type Devil Fruit is almost full of blessings in this regard. Not only that, it also has the ability to fly and spray. Fire, lightning control, and wind and rain control are simply the almighty devil fruit.

It's too difficult to kill Kaido and take away his Devil Fruit.

However, there is an imitation of the Blue Dragon Fruit in Punk Hassad. Although it was hailed as a failure by Vegapunk, it was actually just a different color. In other respects, it was an almost perfect replica of Kaido's Blue Dragon Fruit.

Let Qiushui eat that fruit!

Rhodes flicked the other knife hanging on his waist, Qiushui!

This national treasure of Wano Country has been forged into a black sword by its previous owner Ryoma. It has extraordinary toughness and is also the most convenient weapon Rhodes has ever used.

After all, his fighting style is broad and powerful, overwhelming others with force, and ordinary weapons cannot withstand his power.

Next, we are waiting for the good news from Tezzolo!

Punk Hassad is not on the island pointed to by the record pointer. It is still the research base of Vega Punk. The World Government has much protection for it, and even has long-term arrangements for Navy Admiral Kizaru, and has the naval science force under his direct control to be stationed on it. .

Vegapunk claims to have mastered technology that is 500 years beyond humankind, and is closely monitored and protected by the world government.

However, as long as there are people stationed above, there is a chance to sneak in.

As Tezoro said, money can make you a god. Under the temptation and corruption of money, there will always be someone willing to help.

With Rod's earnest expectations, with Greenbit as the center, the sphere of influence of the Rod Pirates is still slowly expanding. Within the scope of rule, factories are built one after another. Many people who were originally homeless and had nothing to do enter the factories. After simple training, they quickly take up their posts and live a happy life of 996.

After the factories were put into operation, a large amount of goods were produced and poured into all parts of the world. The Rod Pirates are also expanding their influence little by little in the process of transporting goods, establishing connections with various forces, and growing in the dark.

While the Rod Pirates are quietly growing, the whole world is surging.

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Wano Country, Onigashima

Boom! !

Kaido put down the wine jug in his hand and punched the stone wall heavily. With a violent roar, cracks spread on the stone wall.

"Still haven't caught Moria and Crocodile!"

It has been several months since the battle of Dressrosa.

After he returned to Wano Country, he learned that Moriah and Crocodile had invaded. They not only robbed a large number of weapons and seastone stocks, but also injured many of his subordinates and abducted Yamato.

After receiving the news, Kaido was furious and immediately ordered all members of the Beasts Pirates to take action to find news about Moriah and Crocodile.

These two guys who had been beaten to death and dormant in Paradise for more than ten years dared to attack him. If he couldn't kill them, where would his face as a Four Emperor be!

However, things did not go as planned.

Under Kaido's rage, the Beasts Pirates did discover the whereabouts of Moriah and Crocodile many times. After all, the terrifying three-masted ship was so large that it was easy to be discovered.

But, they couldn't beat them!

The general cadres of the Beast Pirates have no chance of winning against these two men. Even if they find their whereabouts, they will quickly destroy the pirate ship, leaving the ship destroyed and the people dead. As a result, a large number of orders were provided to the recently integrated "Thomas Shipyard".

There was even one time before when Jin personally took action, but he failed to gain an advantage. Instead, he was hit by Yamato and is still wrapped in bandages.

So during this period of time, Kaido's temper has become more and more irritable.

"Brother Kaido."

Jack, wearing a mask on his face, came over with a box.

Kaido looked up at this obedient younger brother, and his emotions quickly calmed down. The original rage was swept away, and even a big smile appeared on his face. He threw a wine jar to Jack, motioning him to sit down and drink together.

Jack took the wine handed to him by Kaido, drank it with a big mouthful of "ton ton ton", and then sat down directly next to Kaido and pushed the box in his hand to Kaido.

"This is the devil fruit that was successfully taken out this time."

Kaido's eyes lit up slightly, and he opened the box in front of him. Looking at the 6 devil fruits placed inside, he showed a satisfied smile.

"Uh-huh, 50% success rate? This kid, Baquan, is really good!"

Closing the box in front of him, Kaido raised his head and drank again, and the wine flowed down his beard, showing his heroic look.

In the previous battle in Dressrosa, Kaido finally chose to give up Doflamingo.

At this time, Caesar is still working for the World Government in Punk Hazard, and has not yet mixed with Doflamingo to produce artificial devil fruits. For Kaido, he is just a more useful weapons underwriter.

There are too many such characters in the New World. Because of its own conditions, the weapons produced by Wano Country are of very good quality. They are high-quality products all over the world and have no worries about sales. Even the World Government itself has arms business with Kaido.

Doflamingo only allows Kaido's weapons to be sold at a higher price, but he is not necessary, and other people can do this.

However, Tyrant Rod is irreplaceable!

They have mastered the technology of taking the devil fruit from the body of the ability user!

Kaido has always been a person who cherishes talents. When he encounters a powerful opponent, he will generally try to recruit the opponent, especially the animal-type devil fruit ability user!

He has always dreamed of forming a legion of all animal-type ability users!

However, the devil fruit is too precious, and even the Four Emperors, it is not easy to find it.

Therefore, after encountering the ability users he likes before, Kaido would choose to lock them up, hoping to subdue them one day.

But now it is different.

With Tyrant Rod's technology, Kaido has a new way to deal with those ability users who are really impossible to recruit - take out their devil fruits and hand them over to loyal and reliable subordinates!

Although the success rate is only about half, Kaido has more than a dozen animal-type ability users under his command in the past few months.

However, with a large number of people with special abilities being hunted, the difficulty of the search has greatly increased. But as long as he continues, he will soon achieve his goal and form a team of people with special abilities who are all animal-type!

And all he has to pay is some seastone weapons and some swords handed down from the ancients in Wano Country.

"Hold a banquet!!"

Kaido stood up with a big laugh, and released his domineering aura without any concealment.

"By the way, select the cadres who can get the Devil Fruit this time!"

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New world, unknown waters.

The terrifying three-masted sailboat floated on the sea.

Moria controlled the zombies to repair the palace.

Crocodile stood outside the palace, holding a cigar in his mouth and reading a newspaper in his hand.

While they were being chased by Kaido and wandering in the new world, Fist Rhodes had completely digested what Doflamingo had left behind and began to develop vigorously.

Whether it is the integrated "Thomas Shipyard" or the newly opened "Bamelia Clothing", they have all caused great repercussions in the new world.

The boats built by the former are high-quality, low-cost, and fully functional. They even cooperate with [King of Loan Sharks] Du Felder to provide loan services to pirates. Even pirates who are just about to go to sea may own one. A fully functional pirate ship, deeply loved by pirates.

Not only that, judging from the recent situation, they seem to be cooperating with [Deep Current] Umit. It is said that Umit has placed a large number of orders with "Thomas Shipyard".

If "Thomas Shipyard" affects pirates, some chambers of commerce, and the transportation industry, then "Bamelia Clothing" affects the whole world.

Crocodile didn't pay attention to this company at first. It wasn't until Feng Clay kept talking in his ears all day long, and then the woman next to Moriah also dragged Fon Clay out to go shopping every now and then that Crocodile noticed. This clothing company suddenly appeared.

After careful study, Crocodile couldn't help but admire Fist Lord's skills.

The other party roped in the Golden Emperor Tesoro and fully promoted it in Grand Tesoro to expand the influence of the clothing. Then they also cooperated with the Queen of Happy Street Stusi to further expand the influence and sales scope of the clothing, which made it even more big news. ·Morgance was widely publicized in the World Economic News and swept the world in a short period of time.

With the clothing company as the starting point, the textile and clothing manufacturing industries in the area he ruled were fully developed, coupled with the expansion of the shipyard. As long as this continued for a year and a half, almost everyone in the area he ruled would be Crocodile was frightened when he thought about the troops he could mobilize with such a ruling ability.

‘It’s time for me to take further action too! ’

Crocodile put down the newspaper in his hand and glanced at Moriah, who had become much thinner and looked different from his memory.

Not only Moria, but he himself has also undergone earth-shaking changes from before.

With the current strength of the two of them, they can occupy a place even in the new world after joining forces.

Not to mention that woman.

Crocodile glanced at Yamato.

The other party originally planned to leave alone to explore the sea, but after the Beasts Pirates attacked many times, he stayed on the terrifying three-masted sailboat, saying that he could not harm his friends because of himself and wanted to protect their safety. .

With the strength of the three of them, even if the Four Emperors were in front of them, they would not be weak at all, and they could even defeat them.

only···

Crocodile took another look at Fon Clay who was spinning in circles, Paula who was analyzing intelligence carefully, Mr. 3 and Ms. Golden Week who were drinking black tea and eating desserts, Mr. 4 who was dull and silly, and Ms. who was unable to explain anything. On Christmas Day, the corners of my eyebrows twitched slightly.

These guys are too weak!

Recalling the elite soldiers and generals under Rhodes' command, Crocodile couldn't help but feel a touch of sourness in his heart.

Where are his men?

The plot of the latest episode of One Piece unfolds. Nami was dressed up and appeared in an unknown place. Was it because Riluka used her power to take her into the dollhouse castle? Hahaha.