One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

What is the most valuable thing in Bengashi Village?

Of course, it was his former identity!

After a brainstorming session, Kozuki Sukiyaki suddenly realized that perhaps this young general in front of him would be the key to helping him reclaim the throne of Wano Country from that despicable and shameless Kurozumi Orochi!

Without a word, Kozuki Sukiyaki performed the samurai salute and bowed, saying:

"We beg the Navy to rescue the people of the Land of Peace from their suffering!"

One advantage of talking to intelligent people is that you only need one sentence to enlighten them, without having to waste time with unnecessary words.

Yang Ming quickly helped Kozuki Sukiyaki up, and said politely:

"No need to be polite."

Before coming to Wano Country, Yang Ming analyzed the intelligence gathered by the Navy's intelligence network and the Akatsuki organization, and he knew very well that the Beasts Pirates were a very powerful force. It would be difficult to defeat Kaido of the Beasts, and even more difficult to destroy the Beasts Pirates.

In a sense, the Beasts Pirates have already established a pirate kingdom on the territory they occupy, a country that is different from ordinary kingdoms.

Within the Beasts Pirates' territory, various relationships are intricately intertwined, and the connections between characters are so complex that they can make one's mind race.

If we want to transform Wano Country into the form Yang Ming desires, and make it a country ruled by Yang Ming, we must address the root cause of the problem.

One of Yang Ming's plans was to win over Kozuki Sukiyaki, the former shogun of Wano Country.

The Kozuki family enjoys a high reputation in Wano Country, and Kozuki Sukiyaki himself is very well-known among the people and is deeply loved by the people of Wano Country.

When Kozuki Sukiyaki removed the tengu mask he had worn for many years and revealed his identity to the awakened villagers of Amigasa Village, the villagers realized what had happened and immediately pledged their loyalty to him.

Under the rule of Kurozumi Orochi, Wano Country suffered from economic devastation and widespread poverty. Many people longed for the prosperity of the Kozuki family's rule. If it weren't for their fear and apprehension of Kurozumi Orochi's military might, these villagers would probably have risen up in rebellion long ago.

Kozuki Sukiyaki quickly rose to become the village chief of Amigasa Village. Although this was far from his former status as the shogun of Wano Country, it was at least a good start, giving him more hope for the future.

On this day, Kozuki Sukiyaki found Yang Ming, knelt on the tatami mat, and earnestly asked:

"Admiral, when will we launch our attack on the Beasts Pirates and the Kurozumi Family?"

"Not urgent."

Yang Ming took the green tea brewed by his personal secretary, Kalifa, and took a sip.

Looking out the window, he saw that his troops had been arriving one after another in the past few days and were setting up camp in Bianli Village. In addition to patrolling and standing guard, the soldiers were doing their daily training in the open area of ​​the village, practicing the Vajra Indestructible Child Skill that he had taught them. They had already made great progress and were now at the point where they could be said to be practicing iron block techniques. Their combat power far exceeded that of ordinary naval personnel.

Withdrawing his gaze, Yang Ming turned to look at Kozuki Sukiyaki. Seeing his uncertain expression, he asked in return:

"What do you think is most important to Wano Country?"

This question stumped Kozuki Sukiyaki, leaving her completely bewildered.

Power? Fame? Wealth? Beautiful women? A precious sword? Treasures? Family? Or something else?

For a moment, Kozuki Sukiyaki was unsure what Yang Ming was up to, and said:

"General, you have achieved success at a young age and possess the wisdom to strategize and win battles from afar. You must already have a plan in mind, so I need not make a fool of myself."

Kozuki Sukiyaki has been around for so many years. He is usually short-tempered with others because he doesn't have much benefit to gain from them. Moreover, when people are under pressure and in a bad mood, they inevitably swear. But when facing Yang Ming, he flatters and praises him, and the words "flattery" are practically branded on his face.

"Wano Country is an ancient country. The reason why this country has fallen to its current state is not entirely due to Kaido of the Beasts and Orochi, but also because the system that Wano Country has inherited for hundreds of years has been flawed."

Seeing that Kozuki Sukiyaki didn't seem to agree, Yang Ming simply explained in detail:

"In Wano Country, the candidates for Shogun are basically from the six major families: Kozuki, Shimotsuki, Kurozumi, Amatsuki, Amaterasu, and Fuuzuki."

"Because your Kozuki family has served as the Shogun of Wano Country for many years, you have firmly controlled the wealthiest Flower Capital with the power of the Shogun. The abundance of resources not only brings material wealth, but also makes the local education level far higher than other regions. This makes it more likely that the next generation of your Kozuki family will be able to raise talents who are both literate and martial, thus making the next generation more likely to run for the position of Shogun of Wano Country."

"But what do all these things have to do with ordinary people?"

"The changes of the shogun of Wano Country are nothing more than the internal affairs of your six great families."

"Therefore, I intend to abolish the system of Wano Country and establish a new system so that the people here have the right to elect the people they approve of."

Upon hearing this, Kozuki Sukiyaki's expression changed drastically.

Chapter 227 Humanity's true strength lies in self-change.

"A ghost, the ghost of the New World's Greater Bay Area, is wandering in Wano Country. In order to carry out a sacred siege against this ghost, all the forces of the old Wano Country—the Beasts Pirates, the Kurozumi Family, and the samurai groups—have united..."

In the small village of Bianli, Tina held a thick book in her hands, instilling a new kind of idea into the surrounding villagers.

"In the new world co-prosperity sphere, we are all human beings of the same language and race, and we all have the right to bask in the same sunshine, breathe the same fresh air, and change our destiny through hard work and diligence, so that we can live a good life from now on."

"Everyone has food to eat, everyone has clothes to wear, everyone has books to read, and everyone has a good life!"

The villagers of Bianli Village live in the village year-round, rarely have contact with the outside world, and know nothing about it.

Ignorance, backwardness, and lack of knowledge can all be used to describe these villagers.

At first, the villagers did not believe Tina's explanation and even scoffed at it.

If it weren't for the fear of Tina's strength and the menacing gaze of the surrounding naval soldiers, the villagers would probably have laughed out loud long ago.

Even so, some villagers secretly thought to themselves:

"If the world were truly this wonderful, I'd eat shit while standing on my head!"

Then, they saw Kuina and Ain approach with a group of soldiers, holding various sizes of video Den Den Mushi (snail phones), and begin playing videos of real events that had happened in the past.

The Kingdom of Prodens.

The family that owns a dog named Xiuxiu has seen their living and working conditions improve after the adults in the family joined the New Hope factory. After more than a year of hard work, they bought a house in the city. Although the house is small, it is very cozy. Most importantly, the children in the family can finally go to school.

A workers' primary school was built in the city, specifically for the children of workers.

The Workers' Primary School was not an elite aristocratic education, but rather a mass-production, cramming-style education. It hired some minor noble families who had fallen on hard times as teachers. Although they taught very basic things, for ordinary people who hoped their children would become successful, this was already the beginning of changing their fate!

Comparing people to each other makes people angry!

If they had never seen the light, the villagers could have endured the darkness.

When the villagers of Bianli Village saw a little girl holding a thick textbook and reciting an unknown poem while swaying her head, they were amazed and deeply impressed!

The little girl's father was originally just an unknown craftsman, no different from them!

But look at them now, the family lives in a simple house with a fireplace, and they no longer have to worry about drafts in the house in winter, and the family can endure the cold and hunger.

The Kingdom of Prodens is just one scene in a larger story. The citizens of Water Seven, Dressrosa, and Flower City, under the management and guidance of New Hope Factory, Carrera Corporation, and Dinosaur Merchant Guild, are gradually living an enviable life.

In the video, the people of the Seven Waters City are celebrating a food festival. Every household has prepared meat and vegetables, and they are eating and drinking heartily, enjoying a very pleasant life. The villagers' mouths are watering, and their stomachs are rumbling.

Xiaoyu's eyes lit up. Since she was born, she had never touched meat and had no idea how delicious it was. But just seeing the look of ecstasy on the faces of the people in the video made her feel as if she were experiencing it herself.

"Sister Tina, can we also live such a good life?"

Xiaoyu raised her head, her big eyes filled with longing.

At this moment, not only Xiaoyu, but also the other villagers of Bianli Village were tempted.

Although these villagers are short, ugly, and wretched, and have a narrow and selfish perspective, it does not prevent them from yearning for a better life, which is a common trait among human beings.

Tina smiled slightly and said with certainty:

"of course can!"

"As long as you reform according to our instructions, you will be accepted into the New World Co-Prosperity Sphere and become a part of it. Everyone will live a good life!"

Upon hearing this, the villagers cheered in unison.

Even though they don't understand what the New World Prosperity Sphere is.

It doesn't matter.

As long as you can have a hot meal, eat meat that you haven't had in a long time, wear new clothes, and let your children go to school, why do you need to understand so much?

From that moment on, Benigasa Village began to undergo profound and far-reaching changes.

The land in Jiuli is not suitable for growing crops. For a long time in the past, the villagers of Bianli Village had to work hard to weave straw hats and exchange them for expensive grain from other areas in order to barely make ends meet.

The east corner is lost, and the mulberry elm is harvested.

Jiuli has a sizable forest where many towering trees grow, most of which are over a hundred years old, making it an excellent material for building large three-masted sailing ships.

Today, a brand-new transport anchor has sprung up in Bianli Village. Carrera Company has sent people to discuss business cooperation, ordering high-quality timber from the village by transporting large quantities of grain through barter.

In the City of Seven Waters, due to its advantageous geographical location, grain is the least valuable commodity.

All the villagers of Bengashi Village went crazy!

God knows what kind of shock they felt when they saw tons and tons of grain appearing in the village.

The villagers abandoned their usual work; no one bothered weaving straw hats anymore. Everyone, including Xiaoyu, picked up sickles and hoes and went into the forest to work together to cut down trees. They then carried the wood back to the village to deliver it to the Carrera Company's salesman, and in return, they received a large bag of rice and dried meat.

As the smoke rose from the chimneys, the familiar aroma of rice and the tempting scent of meat filled the air, and the villagers, who hadn't had a proper meal in years, practically turned green with envy.

Although Xiaoyu was rescued by Yang Ming, she did not receive any special treatment. She worked alongside the other villagers and is now sharing this moment of joy with them.

Holding a steaming bowl of porridge in their hands, with some minced meat and wild vegetable leaves floating on the surface, it looks very simple, but for people who have not had enough to eat for many years and have to drink water to fill their stomachs, this is simply a delicious gift from heaven, even more delicious than the finest delicacies.

"call!"

She blew steam into the bowl, and once the porridge had cooled down a bit, Xiaoyu could no longer hide her hunger and downed it in one gulp.

"Glug glug~~~ Ha!"

The porridge was thick and sticky, with a rich meaty flavor and a fresh vegetable aroma.

Xiaoyu had never eaten such good food before, and couldn't resist scooping up another bowl of meat porridge.

This scene is just the tip of the iceberg in the entire Bianli Village.

No matter what ideals or slogans you have, nothing is more practical than filling people's stomachs.

The villagers of Amigasa Village don't really care whether they are ruled by Kurozumi Orochi, Kaido of the Beasts, or the Kozuki family. They will support whoever can make their lives better.

Yang Ming won their hearts by making sure they had enough to eat for the first time.

Following that, the New Hope factory also sent a group of technical talents over via space anchor points and began actively recruiting workers locally in preparation for building a branch factory here.

The Kingdom of Prodines has abundant mineral resources and a highly skilled workforce.

But if we're talking about which country on this vast ocean has the highest level of craftsmanship, it has to be Wano Country.

If you were to hire a master blacksmith elsewhere, money alone wouldn't suffice; you'd also need to cater to their preferences and gain their approval in order to have any chance of success.

In a poor and weak country like Wano Country, it is easy to recruit master craftsmen simply by providing food, sufficient sustenance, and a better living environment.

Yang Ming calls it the talent dividend.