"The plan is good, but it will cause direct conflict with the allied nations," Saint Nusjuro frowned slightly, pointing out the key issue.
"Let Saint Rosse execute it. He will take full charge of this matter in his own name," Saint Saturn revealed the true aim of the plan.
He and Rosse had long known that the other Five Elders wouldn't be so radical. At least, they wouldn't let the World Government step in directly.
In that case, having Rosse step in personally became inevitable.
And for Rosse to reap all the public support, this was also the result they desired.
Saint Saturn swept his gaze over the other four, paused, and then continued, "The cost of employing allied nation citizens will be offset against the Heavenly Tribute. Those allied nations won't refuse. This part of the funding will be provided by the Jaygarcia family. And as for the profit gained, the Jaygarcia family will take 60%, while the remaining 40% will be evenly split among you."
When it came down to it, interest exchange was unavoidable.
Once the possible impact on the World Government was removed, this was what the other four cared about most.
"Since the young man has a plan, let's go with it," Saint Warcury nodded slightly.
"Agreed!", said Saint Nusjuro.
"Agreed!", said Saint Peter.
"Agreed!", Saint Mars nodded.
This was an easy calculation to make.
The reason they were concerned before was the fear it would affect the collection of the Heavenly Tribute.
Now that they'd heard Saint Saturn's words and realized all the outcomes were beneficial, they had no reason to oppose it.
First, all funding was to be provided by the Jaygarcia family, so none of their own interests would be touched.
Rosse would be the one to handle the matter, requiring no manpower from them.
Even if Rosse caused complaints and grievances, it wouldn't affect them or the World Government. At most, during the next Levely, they'd step out and criticize him a bit, diverting all the blame to the Jaygarcia family.
And in the end, they'd still get a portion of the profits.
A good deal with no effort required to earn money, naturally, there was no reason to refuse.
The only subtle issue was that Rosse might gain tremendous public support.
But due to Rosse's identity as a Celestial Dragon, the other Five Elders weren't particularly worried.
No matter how well Rosse did, he'd just inherit Saint Saturn's position. It's not like he could monopolize the World Government.
Don't be ridiculous. The throne has a person sitting on it. It's not as if Saint Saturn didn't know.
As long as one is smart, they wouldn't think of rebelling against that one.
In the past 800 years, there's never been a lack of talented Celestial Dragons, but after so many years, none have crossed that step.
If someone truly could take that step, they might actually be even more pleased.
After all, that person is just too far removed from them.
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[Sabaody Archipelago, Island No.1]
"To liberate more slaves and build a better global environment, the Jaygarcia family will put forth 1 trillion Berries to establish Employment Associations in various regions."
"The Employment Associations will handle commercial, military, agricultural, and industrial operations across different locations. All employment will follow the standards I previously mentioned and will locally employ people from the allied nations."
"Everyone is free to join their local association. The association will ensure the personal safety of every member. In the event of an accident, the association will provide unlimited compensation to the victims' families and take the highest possible revenge on the perpetrators."
At this point, Rosse paused, the corner of his mouth showing a playful smirk as he looked toward the live broadcast screen, "Every person who joins the association is under my protection. I'm sure none of you around the world want to see my ship visit your shores, right?"
"Oh, right. I've also reached a cooperation agreement with the Marine. Each year, an additional 30 billion Berries in marine funding will be allocated. They will prioritize eliminating any murderer who harms an association member."
"Furthermore, these murderers will be placed on the Marine's bounty list. Anyone who kills such a person, including Marine members, can claim the corresponding bounty. Whistleblowers can also receive ten percent of the bounty."
In this area, Rosse's approach was pure extravagance.
To establish a deeply rooted and widespread order, every aspect must be regulated. These were necessary matters.
The population base of the sea was unimaginably vast.
Rosse had never cared about the development of various regions, but rather about the people in those regions.
Human potential was an irrational and unpredictable thing.
This world had people like Kaido, Whitebeard, and Big Mom, monsters from birth.
At the same time, it had those like Zephyr and Fujitora, late bloomers who rose through effort.
No matter the type, they were all talents Rosse wanted.
Once order was established and implemented, with his public support across various regions, and the influence of the Employment Associations, he would surely be able to identify these talents immediately.
As long as he gained a few more top-tier strong individuals like these, they'd be far beyond the worth of any amount of money.
He had no shortage of good Devil Fruits in his hand, but he lacked suitable powerful candidates.
Not to mention the newly acquired Rumble-Rumble Fruit, he still had two Mythical Zoan fruits stored in the Holy Land.
Three Devil Fruits, if given to promising talents, could easily produce three vice-admiral-level combatants.
"That's everything I wanted to say," After finishing, Rosse straightforwardly ended the global broadcast, giving others time to digest.
Though that's what he said…
To spread the associations across the world, even with the power of the Jaygarcia family, it would take a few years.
Rosse wasn't in a hurry.
Time, to him, was still abundant.
To reach the highest throne, he needed to build up grain and power slowly.
And he was already getting closer to that step.
"Mr. Rosse," Otohime's extremely excited voice pulled Rosse back from his thoughts.
Rosse turned around.
At this moment, because of Rosse's words, Otohime's face was slightly flushed.
What Rosse had just expressed were all things she had wanted to do all along.
She knew, Rosse was the one who truly understood her.
"My invitation from before still stands. If you're willing to help me, I'll not only help you become the mermaid queen, but also entrust you with everything regarding the association," Rosse said with a smile.
Different people, different methods, this was his principle.
Otohime was a kind-hearted person who longed for a peaceful world.
The ideology of the Employment Association was something Otohime couldn't possibly reject, it was everything she had always wanted to do.
And Otohime, in Rosse's eyes, happened to be the most suitable executor of this plan.
After the past few days in Sabaody, Otohime had changed quite a bit from before.
The current her was no longer the boundlessly kind-hearted mermaid princess she once was.
The current Otohime had already learned to use force to eliminate evil in order to protect more goodness.
"Mr. Rosse, I really want to help you… but I want to wait for Fish-Man Island first…", Otohime gently pressed her lips together, her expression filled with inner conflict.
She actually really wanted to accept immediately, but Neptune and Ryugu Kingdom were still her emotional ties.
She couldn't completely let go of that side.
Maybe once Nia finishes her investigation, she'll be able to make a decision.
Thinking of this, Otohime couldn't help but feel a deep sense of guilt.
'I am actually hoping that Nia would find something…'
'Ah ah ah, how can I have such a shameless thought…'
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