Chapter 293: Heavenly Tribute Reform

"My demand is very simple: collect the Heavenly Tribute proportionally."

If a country is rich and strong, it pays more Heavenly Tribute; if a country is poor, it pays less.

It’s actually similar to collecting taxes, and then adjusting it according to the specific situation of the country. For example, if a member nation’s king is wise and loves the people, collect less from him. As for those tyrants who desperately squeeze the people just to extract profits, collect from them until they can't take it anymore, forcing them to withdraw from the ranks of member nations.

"What did the Five Elders say?"

Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan gave a wry smile: "They said all member nations are equal, blah blah blah. In short, they didn't agree."

Karl touched his chin, and after figuring out the logic, snorted coldly: "The reason they don't agree is that this system would make them lose control over the member nations, so they will never agree no matter what."

Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan took a deep breath: "I think so too. Considering that the Navy wants to break away from political attributes, I didn't argue too much."

"Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan, I have a suggestion. What do you think?"

Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan’s eyes lit up: "Hmm, tell me."

"Your idea is very good, it just lacks some details. They just don't agree to the Navy setting the standards. Why don't you just let the World Government do the assessment, and we in the Navy will only be responsible for collecting the Heavenly Tribute..."

After listening to Karl’s explanation, Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan nodded slightly: "That might work. However, in that case, isn't it still the World Government calling the shots? What is the point of the Heavenly Tribute reform?"

Karl waved his hand: "It’s just an excuse to redistribute the Heavenly Tribute. Don't think too much. Besides, no matter what, we are the ones collecting the money in the end! Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan."

"Oh~ I see. But, will they agree?"

Karl said confidently: "Believe me, they will agree. This request is not excessive, is it?"

Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan was just about to say something when a shrill alarm sounded in his ears. Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan stood up immediately, his brows locked in a frown.

"*Bang, bang, bang~*"

"Come in!"

"*Huff, huff~*"

"Report to Fleet Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan, there, there is an enemy attack!"

"Who is it?"

"It, it is Straw Hat Luffy, who appeared in the Summit War. He descended from the sky and headed straight for the plaza. But please rest assured, we have already sent people to surround him. It won't be long before..."

Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan frowned, seemingly thinking of something, and quickly picked up the binoculars on his desk to look toward the plaza.

He saw Straw Hat Luffy standing in the center of the plaza, striking a strange pose, clearly with ulterior motives.

"Lawless! Send people to arrest him immediately and send him to Impel Down!"

"Yes, Fleet Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan."

Karl walked slowly to the window and snatched the binoculars from Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan’s hand: "Tsk tsk tsk, this is passing a message!"

"Passing a message? You mean Straw Hat Luffy is passing a message to his crew?"

Karl nodded: "Hmm, look, there is clearly a mark on his arm, 3D2Y. What do you think it means?"

"3D2Y? Hmm~ I don't know. Is it some kind of code? Or one that only the Straw Hat Pirates can understand?"

Karl put down the binoculars and said with a smile: "It should be. I don't know what 3D means, but 2Y might mean two years."

"Two years..." Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan seemed to understand something, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

It is estimated that the encounter in the Summit War hit the Straw Hat boy hard! Watching his brother die in front of him while he was powerless to do anything... that feeling must not be good...

"It seems we don't need to worry about him. This guy has already started to run away. So, do you want to help him pass the message?"

Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan nodded with a smile: "Of course, that way Robin, uh, the Straw Hat crew can have some peace for a while! After all, they are the only few Supernovas left from the Worst Generation!"

Karl and Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan looked at each other with tacit understanding, smiling without a word.

The next day, Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan went to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise again, and the news of Straw Hat boy causing a scene at Navy Headquarters yesterday spread all over the world.

The crew members who were sent to various places by Bartholomew Bartholomew Kuma naturally received their captain’s message.

3D, when they were at Sabaody, they agreed to meet in 3 days, now it has been changed to 2Y, which is two years.

Kuraigana Island

Zoro looked at the newspaper in his hand and took a deep breath: "Two years? That’s fine, just in time to take advantage of this period to become stronger!"

Thus, Zoro practiced even harder, fighting back and forth with the baboons on the island.

Castle ruins, Mihawk took all of this in.

"Karl was right, this guy named Zoro is indeed a rare talent in swordsmanship. One day, he might reach the pinnacle of swordsmanship. Unfortunately, the person he has to defeat now is not me, but Karl."

"This is a road full of difficulties!"

Boin Archipelago.

"Master Heracles, please teach me your skills. I, I want to become a warrior Move Move Like you!"

Torino Kingdom.

Chopper, tied to a barbecue grill: "Wha, what do you want to do? Don't eat me! I don't taste good!!!"

Small Sky Island—Weatheria.

"Oh my goodness, can you just settle down! This is the data we old guys worked so hard to organize. You, you turn the pages slowly!"

"Shut up! Don't bother me, or I’ll pluck out your beard!"

Looking at Nami’s serious appearance, the white-bearded old man had to shut his mouth and silently exit the room, letting Nami study climate knowledge in peace.

Namakura Island, Brook...

East Blue Bridge Kingdom—Tequila Wolf, Robin...

Mechanical Island—Baldimore, Franky...

Momoiro Island.

"Don't come over here ahhhhhhh!!!" Sanji sprinted all the way. Even if they were to meet again in 2 years, he had to escape this island now, otherwise, he would... he would... sigh!

Holy Land, Mary Geoise.