Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue

"???"

"From now on, 30% of the military funds applied for by the 16 branches will be allocated to them!"

As soon as these words fell.

Everyone was stunned, then stared at Xia Che with dark faces.

Is this guy bribing a naval hero?

To do it in front of so many people, that's incredibly audacious!

Smoker, in particular… his face turned ashen. Did this kid not take him seriously?

How could they bribe a naval hero right in front of him?

And he's a naval hero!

How could they possibly be bought off by a mere 30% of the military budget of a branch?

really……

Before he could even stop him, Lieutenant General Garp was already staring coldly at Shache, "Boy, what do you take me for?"

however.

Before Smoker could even utter a cold laugh.

"At least 50%!"

Suddenly.

"..."

Everyone fell silent again.

Before anyone could speak...

"Deal!" Xia Che looked somewhat surprised, seemingly not expecting Garp to actually agree. He had been prepared to reveal Ace's secret to threaten him if Garp refused!

He patted Garp's outstretched hand directly.

"Should I give it to you directly next time, or give it to your grandson?"

"Why would I give it to my grandson? That kid's all grown up now, he has to rely on himself!" Garp ignored his grandson without hesitation and said cheerfully, "You don't need to give it to me either. You know the Goa Kingdom, right? There are some refugees there too."

As soon as these words fell.

"..."

Xia Che immediately understood why this guy had agreed. No wonder he agreed so readily; it turned out he had this in mind.

That's true. He didn't do anything wrong. Or rather, the things he did were nothing to this old guy who also had a dirty past. Rather than letting him talk nonsense, or even go to sea as a pirate to talk nonsense, it's better to let him stay here obediently.

Anyway, he doesn't want to run around for the time being, so this suits him just fine.

As for the Kingdom of Goa...

It doesn't matter where you recruit workers, it's all the same!

Xia Che smiled and said, "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you!"

"Happy cooperation!"

Both of them wore meaningful smiles.

only……

"Is this even remotely possible?" Smoker grabbed Garp by the collar and yelled, "Do you even know what you're doing, Vice Admiral Garp?!"

"Hey, Smoker, don't be in such a hurry. I know what I'm doing. The Mok Pirates didn't do anything, did they?" Garp, who was being grabbed by the collar, chuckled, picked his nose, and looked at the bewildered Mok with a smile and a meaningful look. "Let him go, it'll be fine!"

"Do you know what you're saying? You're a Marine, and they're pirates!"

"Ah, I almost forgot, about that 'withdraw' thing!" Garp laughed, seemingly not caring at all about his earlier slip of the tongue. Then he sighed, shook his head, and continued picking his nose, his eyes somewhat unfocused, saying, "I didn't expect the Mok Pirates to be just as Colonel Shache said, they're really too cunning. They actually managed to escape from us. We must alert the Marine Headquarters."

The words fell.

Smoker: ...

Looking at the shameless naval hero Vice Admiral Garp, I have something to say, but I don't know whether I should or not.

Does this old guy think he's a fool?

Chapter 9 Serious Place

"This is the end?"

"It's really over. What a pleasant collaboration!" Looking at Nami, who was still in a daze after everyone left, Xia Che lowered his hand from the hilt of his sword and stretched comfortably.

Although things went more smoothly than expected, it must be said...

"That's wonderful news!"

"No, he's a naval hero!" Nami was at a loss for words, looking at Shachet who seemed to take it for granted. She said incredulously, "He compromised just because of a 50% bribe from the naval budget?"

“That old guy isn’t after the so-called 50% bribe.” Xia Che shrugged, looking at Nami meaningfully. “I’ve already said it, there is no such thing as absolute justice in this sea. Every gift has a price tag attached.”

This time it was just Garp.

otherwise.

If Sakazuki were to come, he would definitely take his men and run away without the slightest hesitation.

If it were Borsalino or Kuzan, perhaps we could have a talk. As long as it's not a mandatory mission, both of these admirals have their own set of so-called justice to choose between slacking off or carrying out their duties seriously.

If it were Sengoku... if it were before he became Fleet Admiral, he might have strictly enforced so-called justice and directly punished this scum of the Navy who supported pirates. But if he were to leave his post, this old guy would also start to take advantage of the chaos, just like Garp.

This is what the Navy calls justice!

There are quite a few people who try to profit from the chaos!

"As expected, there isn't a single good person in the Navy!" Nami said angrily, seemingly recalling the rat-headed colonel, upon hearing Shache's words. However, seeing Shache's sidelong glance at her, she seemed to understand his meaning and stubbornly raised her head, puffing out her chest, and uttering hypocritical words, "Of course, Bellemere and I don't count. We're all good Navy personnel, so what? Am I wrong?"

"..."

That's the kind of shamelessness his subordinates have!

Xia Che nodded seriously and said, "That's right, after all, I'm a good navy man too!"

"..." Nami looked speechlessly at the shameless guy who was just like her.

Then, as if remembering something, his eyes darted around and he said, "They'll be resting here tonight?"

Holding up her little fist with a meaningful smile, she said, "Let me, Sergeant Nami of the 16th Marine Division, give them a good welcome!"

With that, he turned around and walked outside, leaving Xia Che speechless.

What does this guy want to do?

He raised an eyelid and called out helplessly to Nami's retreating figure, "Watch your step!"

"Got it~"

"..."

Only after Nami's figure disappeared from sight did Shache shake his head helplessly.

then.

He stood up, walked towards a room on the left at the back, opened the door, and went straight in.

Suddenly.

Looking inside, Robin was sitting elegantly in a chair by the window, reading a book.

She wore a white shirt and a Western-style women's pencil skirt, her long black hair was combed back into a simple bun, and she would occasionally adjust her fashionable and exquisite women's glasses. Her full legs were crossed under the skirt, and with the gentle swaying, they were sometimes visible and sometimes not.

Seemingly noticing Xia Che's unbridled gaze, Robin didn't care. She turned a page, looked up at Xia Che, smiled elegantly, and said, "My dear BOSS, is it good?"

"Not bad~, cough cough!" Xia Che coughed twice to ease the awkwardness, then looked up at Robin, who was quietly reading a book, and smiled. "I thought you were going to run away on your own!"

"Oh, oh~, I haven't resigned yet!" Hearing Xia Che's words, Robin gently brushed a strand of hair from her forehead, turned her head, and smiled at Xia Che, saying, "Could it be that now that the base is developing, the BOSS is going to kick me out? What a heartless BOSS~"

"..."

I have a feeling that this woman has been acting strangely lately.

however.

Before Xia Che could even speak.

"So, if one day, someone tries to take me away like that fish-man tried to take Nami," Robin said, looking down at the book in her hands, seemingly indifferent yet also meaningful, "would the Boss keep me here like he kept Nami?"

"No! If you resign on your own, I won't stop you."

As Xia Che finished speaking, Robin was taken aback, then her eyebrows twitched slightly, as if she were somewhat disappointed.

A moment later, that elegant smile reappeared on her face.

however.

Before she could say anything...

“But if you’re not leaving voluntarily,” Xia Che smiled slightly, his tone serious, “no one can force my employees to leave.”

The words fell.

Robin, who was looking down at her book, couldn't help but smile. She then elegantly brushed her hair aside, put down the book, turned her head, and rested her chin on her left hand.

That elegant smile reappeared on her face, but it seemed somewhat different from the one before.

Just listen.

Miss Robin looked at Xia Che with her bright eyes, as if she were smiling, and said softly and naturally, "Then let's continue to cooperate happily, Boss~"

"It's a pleasure working with you, Secretary!"

"..."

……

this side.

Xia Che was signing a new contract with his secretary.

the other side.