Chapter 503: Heavenly Tribute Reform

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

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

In reality, it is just like collecting taxes, and then adjusting according to the specific situation of the country. For example, if a member nation's king is wise and loves his people like his own children, collect less from him. As for those tyrants who desperately squeeze the civilians just to grab profits, collect from them until you die, collect until you can't stand it, and force you to withdraw from the ranks of member nations.

"What did the Five Elders say?"

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

Karl touched his chin, and after understanding the logic behind it, he snorted coldly: "The reason they didn't agree is because this system would make them lose control over the member nations, so they would never agree no matter what."

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

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

Kuzan's eyes lit up: "Hm, 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 do this: let the World Government evaluate it directly, and we Marines will only be responsible for collecting the Heavenly Tribute..."

After listening to Karl's explanation, Kuzan nodded slightly: "This might work. However, if that happens, 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 finding an excuse to redistribute the Heavenly Tribute, don't think too much. Besides, no matter what, the ones collecting the money in the end are us! Kuzan."

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

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

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

"Bang, bang, bang~"

"Come in!"

"Huff, huff~"

"Report to Fleet 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. However, please rest assured, we have already sent people to surround him. It won't be long before..."

Kuzan frowned, as if 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; one look and it was clear he had ulterior motives.

"Lawless! Immediately send people to capture him and send him to Impel Down!"

"Yes, Fleet Admiral Kuzan."

Karl slowly walked to the window and snatched the binoculars from 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 partners?"

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

"3D2Y? Hm~ not clear. Is it some kind of code? Or the kind 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..." 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 dealt a blow to the Straw Hat boy! Watching his brother die in front of him while he was powerless to do anything—this feeling must not be very good...

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

Kuzan nodded with a smile: "Of course. Only then can Luo Bin, uh, the Straw Hat crew, have a period of peace. After all, they are the only remaining Supernovas of the Worst Generation!"

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

The next day, Kuzan went to the Holy Land Mary Geoise again, and the news of Straw Hat boy causing chaos at the Navy Headquarters yesterday also spread throughout the world.

The partners who were sent to various places by Kuma naturally received their captain's message.

3D: At Sabaody, they agreed to meet in 3 days. Now it is 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. I will take this time 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 into his eyes.

"Karl was right. This fellow named Zoro is indeed a rare talent for swordsmanship. One day, he might reach the peak of swordsmanship. Unfortunately, the person he has to defeat now is not me, but Karl."

"This is a road filled with difficulties!"

Boin Archipelago.

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

Torino Kingdom.

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

Small Sky Island—Weatheria.

"Oh my goodness, can you please settle down! This is data that we old guys have worked so hard to organize. You, you are flipping too fast!"

"Shut up! Don't disturb me, or I will pull out all your beard!"

Looking at Nami's serious appearance, the white-bearded old man had to close his mouth and silently exit the room, letting Nami study climate knowledge quietly.

Namakura Island, Brook...

East Blue Bridge Kingdom—Tequila Wolf, Luo Bin...

Karakuri Island—Baldimore, Franky...

Momoiro Island.

"Don't come over here ahhhhhhh!!!" Sanji ran wildly. 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. ===== CHAPTER 505 =====