Chapter 373: The Beasts Pirates About to Take Flight
The super-merchant who possessed everything, Dori Sangoma Mahabai, master of the Palazzo Casazza, once said.
"First raise the price of the goods by thirty percent, then sell them at a twenty-percent discount; not only do I earn more, but customers also feel they got a bargain. This is a win-win."
Such tactics might work on ordinary people.
But for the transmigrator compatriots mixing it up on the trading platform, this little trick of raising prices first and then discounting is almost useless.
Just like when memory stick prices rise, most people will choose to keep their money in hand and wait for the flying man.
Therefore, Saint Saint Saiwen abandoned all tricks and focused on sincerity: selling pure gold rings through a limited-time twenty-percent discount special.
Compared to the previous price of one million points, this now saves a full two hundred thousand points; the saved points are enough to snatch up sixty-six Senzu Beans.
Someone will surely be tempted and act.
Saint Saint Saiwen's requirements were not high; selling ten pure gold rings before signing the Abyss Contract, obtaining the huge sum of seven million two hundred thousand points, would suffice.
Such a huge sum of money would absolutely be able to arm top-tier experts on the friendly side from head to toe.
Up to this point, the top-tier experts on the friendly side confirmed to participate are—
Including Saint Saint Saiwen, Mihawk, Golden Lion, Master Tenghu, Barrett, Big Bear, Kizaru, Red Count, Katakuri, and other members of the Morning Star Group.
And Lei Li, Jabba, Whitebeard, Harald, Loki, Dragon, Shanks, and others.
There is also the Marine hero Garp.
And Kaido and Big Mom.
Nearly everyone possesses the three types of Haki and has mastered Advanced Haki.
As for the Mary Geoise side, excluding Imu, there are only the Five Elders and the God Knights, eleven people in total.
Even if Sengoku, Akainu, and Aokiji lead the Marines to fight for the World Government, the Inazuma army, the Revolutionary Army, the Elbaf Giant Warriors, and the Fish-Man Island soldiers are enough to hold back the Marines.
Since the Battle of Marineford.
Saint Saint Saiwen spent more than three years, while undermining the Marines internally, pulling all forces that could be wooed into his own camp and establishing a united front.
Whatever could be done, he had done it all.
Now, he only waits to charge toward Mary Geoise and sound the horn of liberating the whole world.
Saint Saint Saiwen actually understood that overthrowing the World Government was merely smashing a rotten, decayed shell.
If one truly wishes to liberate the whole world, one must build a brand new order from scratch.
If he were alone, or only had the companions of the Morning Star Group, he would never have conceived the grand ambition of liberating the world.
Being a carefree Pirate King, leading companions to ride the wind and break the waves, would that not be delightful?
However, Saint Saint Saiwen was not fighting alone; the power and territory under his control had already become so formidable that they could overturn the ruling foundation of the World Government.
If heaven offers it and you do not take it, you will suffer the blame.
Since he has already come this far, there is absolutely no reason to stop and stand still.
Moreover, since he is already here, he must bring a little change to this world; otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of coming?
As for life after overthrowing the World Government and realizing his dream, it is a bit too early to consider that now.
With the Inazuma model as a precedent, Saint Saint Saiwen was not worried that he would one day bear the heavy shackles of governing the world.
The sea is never short of talent; Master Tenghu, Big Bear, and others are very suitable to transition from Inazuma's Chief and Second-in-Command Administrators to administrators of the new regime.
Even a Marine like Garp, who harbors justice, would be perfectly suited to lead armies patrolling the four seas and suppressing pirate rebellions.
With Luffy there, Saint Saint Saiwen had absolutely no worry that Garp would slack off in his work.
There are many such laborers like Garp within the Marines, such as Sengoku, the father of Rosward, and Zephyr, the master of Enel...
Even for the sake of your son's (disciple's) future, you cannot stop your steps of advancement.
Right?
The waters of Dressrosa, Onigashima.
Just upon returning to the headquarters, Kaido indeed saw—a man with sheep horns on his head and long, black, pointed hair embracing Gazi.
"Shiu-ro-ro-ro-ro."
Caesar greeted Kaido with a laugh.
"Mr. Kaido, great kindness needs no thanks; in the future, whatever orders you give, I will be at your beck and call, running errands and selling my life, all at your command."
Kaido was very pleased with Caesar's attitude.
"We are all brothers; no need for politeness."
"Brother Gazi told me that you possess the technology for artificial Devil Fruits. I, Kaido, have always respected talent. As long as you can produce Zoan-type Devil Fruits, if you need people, I give people; if you need money, I give money."
The smile on Caesar's face spread uncontrollably.
"Boss, please rest assured."
"Regarding artificial Devil Fruit technology, even Vegapunk is not as good as me; on the sea, if I acknowledge second place, no one dares to acknowledge first. Please watch my future performance."
Having regained his freedom, Caesar felt some gratitude toward Kaido in his heart, although not much.
Compared to the tedious tasks arranged by the World Government, serving the Beasts Pirates only required Caesar to produce artificial Devil Fruits.
The rest of the time could be spent completely freely; this was also the main reason Caesar joined the Beasts Pirates.
"Good, work hard."
"If you need anything, just tell Vergo."
Since occupying Dressrosa, Kaido had delegated the power in his hands to the Three All-Stars.
Among them, King managed military affairs, Queen assisted Doflamingo in managing internal administration, and Vergo held the Beasts Pirates' purse strings.
This was a decision Kaido made after deep consideration.
In fact, Vergo was more suitable for assisting Doflamingo in managing Dressrosa's internal administration.
But there was no way; previously, within the entire Beasts Pirates, only Vergo was sharp-minded and loyal enough.
If Quinn controlled the purse strings, Quinn would surely spend all of the Beasts Pirates' funds on organizing his solo concert.
For the sake of the Beasts Pirates, Kaido had no choice but to arrange it this way.
Especially after bringing back many gifted youths from the Four Seas, Kaido now spent most of his time teaching the Beasts Pirates' young recruits.
All research funding required by Gatz and Caesar had to be approved by Vergo, and Kaido used this to maintain control over Gatz and Caesar.
After giving a few instructions, Kaido turned and left.
With Caesar now in place, the Beasts Pirates were about to truly take off, and a grand banquet must be held to celebrate.
Meanwhile, Vergo, while dealing with Caesar's demands for funding, personnel, and venues, pondered how to swiftly notify the captain that the Beasts Pirates, about to take off, must be watched closely.
"Vergo brother, I'll count on your support from now on."
"We're all brothers," Vergo waved his hand. "Caesar brother, I'll quickly secure the venue, assign personnel, and release the R&D funds."
The Marines are a bunch of useless fools.
They let Kaido bring back Caesar so easily.
Not long after, Vergo excused himself, leaving only Gatz and Caesar to continue chatting.
"Gatz, who is Vergo? I've never heard of him before."
Gatz shook his head: "I only know he's Kaido's second-most trusted confidant, after Blaze, even higher in status than Quinn within the Beasts Pirates."
Otherwise, Kaido wouldn't have entrusted Vergo with the Beasts Pirates' purse strings—you and I will surely have to deal with Vergo often from now on."
Caesar kept his guard up.
"By the way, go get Quinn and have a gathering. Now that all three of us are in the Beasts Pirates, we must find a way to surpass Big Mom's brain."
End of Chapter
