Chapter 283: Two Business Geniuses

"What? Prostitution is illegal?!"

Ma Ma Ma Erke's head buzzed; he felt as if he were dreaming. When had such a law appeared in the New World?

"Then if men from Inazuma want to relax, can they only go to Honeycomb Island?"

Izo spread his hands: "We chose marriage. Since the pleasure quarters were banned, Inazuma's birth rate has risen significantly compared to previous years."

Ma Ma Ma Erke smiled awkwardly.

"Saint Saint Saiwen is truly ruthless."

For the sake of Inazuma's birth rate, he banned all pleasure quarters and red-light districts with a single stroke. No wonder he can achieve great things; he is ruthless not only to others but also to himself.

Inazuma without pleasure quarters is imperfect.

This was the only flaw Ma Ma Ma Erke discovered; otherwise, Inazuma was truly suitable for retirement.

Father's choice to settle his wife and daughter in Inazuma was indeed a wise one.

Moreover, if he retires later, he could buy a mansion in Flower Capital or other areas of Inazuma as a place for his old age.

"Hmm?" Ma Ma Ma Erke suddenly realized that many others must share his thoughts.

If they wait to buy later, mansions in Flower Capital will not only be in short supply, but prices will likely skyrocket to terrifying levels.

"Brothers, do you have money on you?"

Sachi and others promptly took out their Berries from their pockets, gathered ten million Berries, and handed them to Ma Ma Ma Erke.

"Izo, if you want to buy a house in Flower Capital, is this money enough?"

"It's not about the money," Izo explained. "First, you must have an Inazuma household registration to buy a house in Flower Capital; other areas currently have no such requirement."

"I heard that due to the recent surge in immigration applications, the Shogun's Mansion made this adjustment urgently."

Hearing this, Ma Ma Ma Erke gave a thumbs-up to his own foresight.

Inazuma is called the safest and most livable nation in the New World; given the chaotic and volatile New World, the surge in immigration applications is understandable.

Who does not wish to live in a safe and comfortable nation?

"You want to buy a house here?" Izo's expression became somewhat playful.

To be honest, if he hadn't spent so many years in the Whitebeard Pirates, Izo himself would have wanted to return to Inazuma to find a job.

In Inazuma, not only are there fewer tasks and more money with proximity to home, but one can also contribute to hometown construction, and there is a high probability of finding an Inazuma Miss to marry and have children with.

Father already has descendants; it is time for us sons to seriously consider forming families.

"I have such a thought," Ma Ma Ma Erke nodded.

"In the future, I can still come over to see the little Princess; living with Father and the others is somewhat inconvenient."

Seeing the other Division Captains nod in agreement, Izo offered a suggestion.

"It is best to ask Mr. Tenghu first."

"Alright." Ma Ma Ma Erke looked at his brothers: "Let us return first to report today's experiences to Father."

One must admit, Saint Saint Saiwen's heart is truly big; such a vast Inazuma is left unattended, while he takes his crew to adventure on the high seas.

Ma Ma Ma Erke admitted he was far from capable of doing so.

At this moment, in the banquet hall of the Shogun's Mansion in Flower Capital.

Leading the Inazuma Daimyo were Mihawk and Master Tenghu, with Lei Li accompanying them, as they invited the Whitebeard family.

Gazing at the shimmering glazed dome and the banquet hall inlaid with various gemstones, Whitebeard sighed.

"Saint Saint Saiwen truly knows how to enjoy life."

Having spoken, Whitebeard teased his old friend Lei Li: "You found a good place to retire."

Lei Li laughed heartily.

"No choice; invited by Saint Saint Saiwen, I can only come here to kill time."

It is not that coating in Sabaody is bad; it is just that Inazuma offers more room to breathe.

Especially with the senior gambling partner Master Tenghu present; when bored, the two can gamble for three days and three nights without stopping. If they win, it is theirs; if they lose, it counts as Saint Saint Saiwen's.

Who could blame Saint Saint Saiwen, who is so rich he doesn't even know what a Berry is?

Not only does he occupy the Gold Country of the Sky Island, the gold mines of Honeycomb Island, and the Sea Prism Stone mines of Inazuma, but he also possesses the so-called heaven-defying business genius, Tazoro.

Tazoro's importance has now finally been revealed, making the members of the Morning Star Crew admire Saint Saint Saiwen's vision even more.

It was truly shrewd.

Whether in normal trade or black-market trade in cooperation with the Pirate King, Tazoro can handle it with ease, and even has time to develop the Gold-Gold Fruit.

Such a heaven-defying talent was discovered by Saint Saint Saiwen when he was still obscure, and was cultivated for many years on the Sky Island and Honeycomb Island successively.

Now, he finally has a place to use his talents in Inazuma.

Not to mention, the Morning Star Crew has another business genius: Saint Saint Saiwen's good brother Buggy.

As an elder who watched Buggy grow up, Lei Li did not even realize that Buggy was skilled in business.

Not only did he manage Honeycomb Island in perfect order, but the pleasure quarters, casinos, and black markets he established, which are money pits, restored Honeycomb Island to its name as a Pirate Paradise.

The pride Lei Li could not hide on his face made Whitebeard feel very uncomfortable in his heart.

Why was the dream girl he had set his sights on discovered first by that guy Luo Jie?

If the Whitebeard Pirates had discovered Saint Saint Saiwen first, then Whitebeard could have retired in peace, spent his days with his wife, and accompanied his beloved daughter as she grew up.

Fortunately, with his beloved daughter present, Saint Saint Saiwen has no escape from the fate of becoming his son.

A son-in-law is also a son!

"Hody and my daughter will be in your care from now on. If there is anything you need from me, just let me know at any time."

Hearing this, Master Tenghu smiled broadly.

"Mr. Newgate, please rest assured; the Morning Star Crew and Inazuma will certainly not betray your trust."

As the third executive to join the Morning Star Crew, Master Tenghu has watched step by step as the Captain steadily advances on the path to realizing his dream.

Inazuma has now been fully liberated across its entire territory.

Thus, once the Morning Star Crew is fully prepared, the next step is to overthrow the World Government, liberate all slaves, and establish a world where everyone can eat their fill.

With the guarantee given personally by Whitebeard, the Morning Star Crew's liberation cause has gained another top-tier asset.

Master Tenghu knew that the aloof Red Count, who stood alongside Whitebeard and Luo Jie, had also been invited by the Captain to join the Morning Star Crew.

He is currently serving as an officer within the Revolutionary Army.

Additionally, only Master Tenghu, Mihawk, and the Captain knew that Admiral Kizaru of the Marines was also one of their own.

Due to Arlong's arrest, Tiger might have suspected Kizaru's true identity.

But Tiger's character is trustworthy, and the Morning Star Crew's goals align with Tiger's demands.

With Whitebeard's guarantee, the Morning Star Crew is drawing ever closer to the World Government and the Marines in terms of top-tier combat power.

Once the Captain is prepared to deal with Imu, they can raise the banner of revolt.

Master Tenghu smiled with deep satisfaction, his whole body brimming with energy, wishing he could finish the banquet and return to work for several more hours.

The Captain trusted him so much; he must achieve perfection and forge a force of elite soldiers for Inazuma.

The spirit of the entire Morning Star Crew, especially Master Tenghu's state, made Whitebeard feel ashamed.

They are a group of people striving for their dreams.

Indeed, the Whitebeard Pirates have been in their comfort zone for too long; they must make changes to face the great upheaval coming upon the seas.

Change brings strength; strength brings enduring power.

Without change, they will ultimately be abandoned by the times.