Simulation: Starting from Under One Person

"Let's wait and see! Let's think about other options." Cobra was somewhat tempted, but still didn't agree.

Because hunting pirates could easily result in injuries or fatalities, he couldn't make a hasty decision.

“Other ways…” Icarus thought for a while. During his time living outside, apart from pirates, the people he often came into contact with were merchants.

"We could consider trading, selling Alabasta's specialties to other islands. The kingdom has a standing army of 60, which is enough to protect the caravans."

“Trading is certainly one way,” Cobra nodded slightly. “But what valuable local specialties does the country have?”

After exchanging glances for a while, the group realized that there didn't seem to be any particularly valuable local specialties in the country.

"...purchase valuable local specialties from other islands and sell them to the world."

After a moment's thought, Icarum made a suggestion.

"Let's put it on hold! Let me think about it."

Cobra continued, "Are there any other options?"

Icarus and the others racked their brains...

Chapter 224 The Straw Hat Pirates' Imminent Arrival

While Cobra and the others were worrying about money, Kaido, far away in Wano Country, was spending money lavishly.

Fang Rui's research required Zoan-type Devil Fruits, and Kaido, as one of the beneficiaries, immediately offered to buy them.

what? !

Someone doesn't want to sell?!

Then don't be polite with him, just take it!

Because the Beasts Pirates had been collecting Zoan-type Devil Fruits, their high-profile actions did not attract the attention of the Navy or the other Four Emperors.

On the other hand, with the Kurozumi family eliminated and the support of the Beasts Pirates, the people showed no resistance whatsoever, and Hiyori's succession to the position of Shogun proceeded quite smoothly.

To be honest, when she learned that her grandfather was still alive, Hiyori thought he would regain the position of shogun. However, she did not expect that Sukiyaki had no intention of continuing to be a shogun and directly instructed Hiyori on how to be a shogun.

To be honest, Hiyori Kozuki was completely stunned at the time and didn't come to her senses for a long time.

Denjiro was both surprised and delighted; his expression at that moment was like a pie chart, quite varied.

The return of the Kozuki clan has had a significant impact, as has the withdrawal of the Beast Pirates from Wano Country's main island. The combined effect of these two events is even greater.

Kaido paid no attention to the rumors circulating in the country. He was currently staying in Amigasa Village, watching Fang Rui study Devil Fruits, and incidentally teaching his "son" Yamato... as well as letting Yamato interact with Fang Rui.

"You're amazing! You actually managed to beat Father."

Yamato's tone was full of admiration, and he made no attempt to hide his respect for Fang Rui.

In Yamato's mind, Kaido's image wasn't very good, after all, Kaido often beat her up, and he beat her up very hard.

On the other hand, Kaido's forced arrangement of her future life also made her unhappy.

Kaido: "…………"

Are you really that happy that your father got beaten up?!

Kaido suddenly felt an itch in his hands, and he needed to beat someone up to stop the itch.

"Kaido's strength is quite average. If you train hard, you'll have a chance in the future," Fang Rui encouraged.

Fang Rui wasn't lying about this. Even before Yamato reached her peak, she was able to fight Kaido. Although she couldn't possibly defeat Kaido, she could certainly give him a few punches.

"Really?!"

Yamato's eyes sparkled, and he seemed particularly excited.

Yamato believes that being able to defeat Kaido in the future is something to be happy about.

What a great act of filial piety!

Kaido: "…………" Where's my spiked club?

A loving father and a filial son~

Tenguyama Feiche and Ayu, who were standing to the side, looked at each other with strange eyes and sighed in their hearts: Every family has its own troubles!

Unwilling to endure any more humiliation, Kaido changed the subject: "I sent people to gather intelligence on the high seas..."

This opening drew the attention of the people present, and then Kaido began to speak: "The whereabouts of Shanks remain a mystery..."

Of the four Emperors of the Sea, Kaido's base is Wano Country, Charlotte Linlin's base is Whole Cake Island, and Whitebeard's Moby Dick is docked in a calm sea. Only Shanks has no fixed territory and is constantly moving between islands. He may be on one island today and on another island tomorrow.

"As for Linlin... she didn't cause any trouble, but the Whitebeard Pirates did run into some trouble..."

"Heh, one of that old guy's crew members killed his comrade and defected. The captain of the Second Division, Fire Fist Ace, is hunting him down."

Betrayal is quite common within pirate crews, even among the Four Emperors' crews.

but……

Kaido couldn't help but laugh at the thought of Whitebeard's son betraying him.

But before he could even laugh, he saw his "son" and his smile vanished instantly.

The eldest brother, not to mention the second brother, both have a troublesome son.

"Anything else? Is there any other news?"

“Yes…” Kaido’s tone was muffled, and he sounded like he wasn’t in a good mood.

After that, Kaido talked about other things, including those related to the Navy, pirate crews, and the GM Army...

"Where did you get this intelligence from?" Fang Rui asked.

"The Navy's intelligence was bought from Joker, while the intelligence on pirates and the GM Army was bought from Morgans."

"I see." Fang Rui nodded slightly.

One had an undercover agent in the Navy, while the other had informants all over the world.

but……

"They dare to take your money?" Fang Rui raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Hmph ╭(╯^╰)╮" Kaido did not answer.

Morgans is a very bold guy, of course he dares to take money.

As for Joker, he usually does business with him, so naturally he dares to take money.

Without continuing the discussion, Fang Rui changed the subject: "How's the intelligence gathering in the East China Sea going?"

"We've already bought it from Morgans."

Kaido grinned: "I didn't expect Hawkeye and Dragon to actually go to the East Blue~ How interesting!"

"You also want to go to the East China Sea for a trip?"

“It’s not impossible!” Kaido stroked his thick beard.

"Watch out, you might get beaten up!"

"Who?" Kaido's eyes widened.

“Garp, he often goes back to the East China Sea…” Fang Rui said casually, without explaining that the reason Garp often went back to the East China Sea was to see his grandsons, and that his grandsons had already gone to sea by now.

Therefore... Garp rarely returns to the East Blue anymore.

"That old guy really hits hard when he beats people, and..." Kaido touched his cheek and added in his mind: He even deliberately hits people in the face.

"The time when the dragon appeared in the East China Sea."

The topic was brought back, and Kaido said, "About a week ago."

"A week..." Fang Rui thought for a moment, calculating the Straw Hat crew's travel speed.

It should have taken the Straw Hat crew about a week to cross Reverse Mountain and arrive in Alabasta.

In other words, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Straw Hat crew should be arriving in Alabasta soon.

'The task of receiving the Straw Hat crew will be left to Crocodile; after all, he's the one who caused the trouble.'

'I wonder if Crocodile will underestimate his opponent as he did in the original story...'

'Probably not. After all, he already learned his lesson from being beaten up by an unknown person.'

'However... I should remind him to spare the Straw Hat Pirates' life. After all, he's Garp's grandson, Dragon's son, and Shanks' chosen successor...'

'If he were accidentally killed, Crocodile would probably... have no future~'

With that in mind, Fang Rui used the spell "Thousand-Mile Transmission" to send the information to his clone.

Watching the beam of light fly away, Kaido narrowed his eyes, seemingly deep in thought...

Yamato didn't have so many thoughts and asked directly, "What is that light?"

"To pass on information," Fang Rui said directly, without any attempt to hide anything.

"Wow, that's amazing!" Yamato said, thinking it was a signal flare or something.

Kaido's first thought was also a signal flare, but then he realized it wouldn't be that simple...

Chapter 225 Travel (Treasure Hunt) Plan

Ignoring the changes in Kaido and the others' expressions, Fang Rui paused his research on the Devil Fruits, put the Devil Fruits and the half-finished imitations into his storage artifact, and said to Kaido:

"Come with me on this trip, let's 'invite' some people back, and pick up some treasures along the way."

“Okay.” Kaido had no doubt about Fang Rui’s words.

"I want to go too!" Yamato raised his hand, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

She was very interested in the scenery outside of Wano Country.

Due to changes in the realities of the situation, the training plan for Yamato has been altered. Yamato wants to broaden her horizons, and Kaido has not refused.

"can."

Fang Rui didn't refuse either. Traveling with a rough-looking guy and traveling with a beautiful woman are completely different experiences.

"Great!" Yamato cheered. She had always wanted to go out to sea and explore the world, but her father had stopped her, and she had never succeeded.