One Piece: Rayquaza of the Beasts Pirates

Bounty: 600 million Berries.

Chapter 39 A New Deal for the World Government

"Why do I only have 300 million? This is not fair."

Yamato counted his achievements on his fingers: "I clearly defeated the Biscuit Man, and there are still many enemies."

Of course, Yamato managed to defeat Cracker so quickly by using a trick.

The performance was not impressive enough.

Naturally, Yamato's bounty cannot be set based on Cracker's bounty.

"Maybe it's because you're only half as strong as me," Kane joked.

"Kane, what did you say?!" Yamato lunged at him, baring his teeth and claws. "I challenge you to a duel!"

Ghost Island.

"Why does that kid have a bounty of 600 million on his first try?!"

Quinn was furious; this was an achievement he had worked hard for over six years to attain.

The most critical issue is that, given how much the Navy values ​​that kid, he'll probably surpass me in a few years.

Wouldn't I be inferior to that kid from now on? How am I supposed to compete for Xiao Zi then?

Quinn's current bounty: 860 million Berries.

"It doesn't matter."

Jin, standing to the side, said calmly, "The most important thing right now is the new deal that the World Government just proposed."

Yes, the Beasts Pirates have always maintained secret dealings with the World Government.

Seastone weapons exported from Wano Country are one of the most important economic pillars of the Beast Pirates.

However, the World Government is now demanding that the Beasts export Seastone ore, instead of the Seastone products they have always produced, such as weapons and handcuffs.

This put them in a difficult position.

Firstly, simply exporting ore without the added value of the craftsmanship of Wano Country artisans will inevitably reduce profits.

Secondly, the World Government's large-scale actions left them somewhat uncertain whether Seastone had other important uses they were unaware of.

If they had made a profit but failed to do so, wouldn't they have suffered a huge loss?

Seated in the main seat, Kaido ordered, "Summon Kane. He is now qualified to interfere in our trade with the World Government."

The war with House Charlotte has proven Kane's strength and loyalty.

Kane returned from the Flower Capital in less than half an hour.

Jhin told him about the World Government's demands.

What are your thoughts?

"me?"

Kane thought for a moment and said, "I'm inclined to believe that the World Government has discovered the special uses of Seastone and wants to take advantage of the information gap to buy a batch of Seastone ore at rock-bottom prices."

"But what use is that thing, besides making weapons, armor, handcuffs, cages, and the like?"

Quinn objected.

Kane smiled. "Suppose, I mean suppose, there is a technology that can embed seastone into the hull of a warship, allowing it to pass safely through the Calm Belt?"

Jin was shocked. If that were true, then the money the World Government spent importing Seastone ore would be just a drop in the ocean.

This world is divided into four parts by the Red Line and the Grand Line, namely the four seas: East, West, South, North, and South.

On either side of the Grand Line lies a dangerous strip of sea known as the Calm Belt.

The doldrums, as the name suggests, are completely windless.

Therefore, traditional sailboats are unable to sail, but that's not the worst part.

At the bottom of the doldrums live giant sea monsters that are over 100 meters long. They frequently attack passing ships, making it nearly impossible for any ship to pass through the doldrums.

As a result, trade between the four seas often had to detour through the Red Earth, which greatly hindered the speed of trade and kept commodity prices high.

But if we could cross the doldrums, not to mention anything else, the East China Sea and the South China Sea, the North China Sea and the West China Sea would be completely unobstructed.

The profits from trade alone are enough for world governments to make a fortune.

Jhin turned to Quinn: "Is it theoretically possible to do this?"

"Theoretically, it is indeed feasible. Seastone contains a component called Pyrobroiin, which can release energy similar to that of the ocean. It could indeed make sea kings think that it is the ocean, rather than a ship."

Quinn frowned and said, "But to achieve that level, the entire bottom of the ship would have to be covered with Seastone. The cost would be manageable for one or two ships, but for a fleet, even the World Government would find it unbearable."

Kane cautioned, "Don't forget that the World Government has an ace up its sleeve—Vegapunk."

Quinn immediately became annoyed, his fat trembling with rage: "Do you think I'm worse than that Vegapunk guy?"

Vegapunk can do what he himself cannot.

Even if the King of Heaven himself came, the bottom of the ship would still have to be covered with sea stone.

As long as there are loopholes, they will never be able to hide them from the sea kings!

Kane proposed an idea: "What if Vegapunk could lay the seastone very thinly?"

Just like a gram of gold, it can be a small bean, a playing card, or even a poster.

Upon hearing this, Kaido, King, and Queen all fell silent.

They were all people who had actually worked with Vegapunk—Kaido and King were the ones being researched, and Queen was his assistant.

If it were any other scientist, and they suggested cutting seastone thin and inlaying it, they certainly wouldn't believe it. But Vegapunk—

That man, whose wisdom bordered on the supernatural.

They hesitated.

Kane knew that, although it was incredible, Vegapunk did indeed have the ability, and he had succeeded.

This indirectly led to the Navy's encirclement and suppression of the Kuja Pirates.

After a long pause, Jin spoke.

"No matter what, we cannot sever our dealings with the World Government."

Besides money, the Beast Pirates also need to maintain their relationship with the World Government through these transactions.

Yes, they're holed up in Wano Country, so the World Government definitely can't interfere with them.

However, similarly, the Beasts Pirates' reach across the Grand Line and the four seas will definitely be cut off by the World Government.

No matter how carefree the future Four Emperors may seem in the New World, the World Government will always be behind them.

Shanks is a Celestial Dragon, and it goes without saying that he naturally has a good relationship with the World Government.

Kaido and Charlotte Linlin have always been keen on engaging in underground trade, which is entirely inseparable from the tacit approval and support of the World Government.

To put it bluntly, outside the New World, the World Government can definitely do anything it wants to do; it's just a matter of how much it will cost.

Aside from Whitebeard, he was completely focused on the New World and couldn't be bothered with anything else.

Being free from desires makes one invincible, and naturally, one is not subject to the control of the World Government.

Kane thought for a moment and then said, "In that case, let's make a deal, but we can't afford to lose out. We'll raise the price!"

Now that the Navy has acquired a batch of ships inlaid with Seastone, the Beast Pirates must have compromised.

"Price increase?" Jin frowned slightly.

Kane nodded: "We may need the World Government's connections, but ultimately, we are the ones who dominate the Seastone trade."

This is a monopolistic business.

Which company operating in a monopolistic industry would suffer a loss?

Kaido waved his hand dismissively: "Since you're so knowledgeable, I'll leave this entirely to you. Just make sure I don't suffer any losses!"

And so, Kane gained another title: agent for the Hundred Beasts Sea Stone business.

Chapter 40 CP0 People Arrive

Wano Country, Nozomi.

Located in the northernmost part of Wano Country, this is a vast, desolate wilderness, sparsely populated and deserted.

Its status in Wano Country is equivalent to that of Ningguta.

Almost no one wants to settle here.

But this land, which has caused immense suffering to humans, is a rare treasure for the Lilliputians.

Those who are not good at distinguishing lies should try to avoid interacting with people as much as possible.

"How are you all doing?"

Kane arrived at an open space and asked the Tontatta tribe members surrounding him about their activities.

"Very good, Kaneland!"

"Look, we've even planted the seeds we brought."

The Tontata tribe responded enthusiastically, and they are also working hard to renovate their new homes.

Kane felt relieved, took out a bag of seeds and two Den Den Mushi from his pocket, and placed them in front of the Tontatta tribe.

"These are some crop seeds. I hope you can help me cultivate higher-yielding seeds so that more people can have enough to eat."

It would be a waste to use the skills of the Dongtata tribe solely for farming; they are best suited for agricultural research.

"Kanelando was amazing!"

The kind-hearted Donta tribe members were deeply moved and immediately patted their chests, declaring that they would definitely complete the task assigned by Kaneland.

"The Den Den Mushi are for you to contact me. If possible, I hope you can find out how Den Den Mushi are bred."

The reason why the intelligent snail, a specialty of Wano Country, is not used is because the snail's thought wave is too weak. Each time they communicate, they need to transmit the thought wave to the head snail first, and then the head snail will spread it out.