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"Submission or death!"
Daichi's voice was cold as he questioned.
If you want people to humbly obey, beating them up first is always a good idea.
"I!"
Judge's face was filled with anger and unwillingness, but he knew this was his last chance. Missing it meant only death.
Just like the enemies he had eliminated.
"Can you tell me why the Beast Pirates attacked Germa? Was it to obtain Germa's technological power?"
"Jiehahahaha, your level of technology is nothing at all."
Daichi scoffed mercilessly. "Let me tell you a little secret, the Raid Suit technology you're so proud of, Queen has already replicated it."
"Impossible!"
Judge blurted out.
Daichi sneered. "Sparking Red, power generation, coil force, stealth fighters, these are just petty tricks. By the way, your old friend Caesar is also one of my people now."
"Do you understand?"
"Germa's scientific power is worthless in my eyes!"
Judge's face turned pale.
"Then what do you want us to do?"
"It's simple, conquer North Blue!"
Daichi smiled playfully. "Judge, I remember Germa's long-cherished wish was to dominate North Blue, right? As long as you are willing to submit to me, I will help you fulfill that wish."
"What?!"
Judge's face was full of disbelief.
The Beast Pirates want to help him dominate North Blue?
If that were true, even if he sold his soul, he would be more than willing. That was his greatest wish, and now his life and death were in the other party's hands.
"Don't rush!"
Daichi smiled slightly and said softly. "I haven't heard your answer yet."
"I am willing to join your command! As long as Germa can dominate North Blue, I am willing to do anything!"
Judge leaned forward, his forehead hitting the ground.
"Very good."
A carrot and a stick, simple and effective.
Daichi waved his hand.
"Untie them."
"Yes."
With their chains unbound, the Judge family was invited to sit at the dining table.
Daichi came to the table, threw a few Raid Suit canisters back to the Judge family, and then sat at the head of the table.
"At this time, our relationship cannot be announced to the outside world for now, otherwise the World Government will revoke your status as member nations, do you understand?"
"I understand."
Judge nodded.
The Beast Pirates are currently the World Government's greatest enemy. Getting involved with the Beast Pirates would inevitably lead to the revocation of their member nation status.
Daichi's gaze was sinister. "What you need to do is simple. No matter what method you use, even assassination or framing, you must incite war among the member nations of North Blue!"
"Next, I will provide you with a large amount of weapons and supplies, and if necessary, I can also provide military support."
"You will sell these weapons and supplies to the warring member nations, encouraging them to attack each other, and maintaining a balance of power as much as possible."
"Once they have exhausted their national strength and incurred large foreign debts, you will hide behind the scenes and control the royal families!"
"Threaten, entice, or replace with an obedient ruler—any method is acceptable, but do not destroy their nations."
"After that, I will send people to the member nations for acquisition. You only need to cooperate, sell off the resources and land of those member nations, and empty them of everything!"
"Do you understand?"
Hiss. Judge gasped, cold sweat pouring down his body.
This was completely different from traditional warfare.
Daichi swirled his red wine glass.
Member nations are the foundation of the World Government.
North Blue has many member nations. If they were to openly seize them, even if the World Government were foolish, they would fight the Beast Pirates to the death.
More than one-sixth of the Heavenly Tribute. Losing such a huge income would severely impact the World Government's economy.
This is a bottom line issue, and there can be no mistakes.
Therefore, it is best to act covertly.
Let the member nations fight amongst themselves, and then use legal means to acquire resources and land, quickly emptying the member nations.
Silently rule North Blue!
"Also, do not touch the non-member nations!"
Daichi reminded him.
Non-member nations are less troublesome. The Beast Pirates can handle them on their own. This is the Beast Pirates' next focus of action, and also to prevent member nations from plundering non-member nations for their own supplies.
Not just resources and land, but also population is extremely important. The people in those war-torn areas would surely be happy to migrate to a safe place.
North Blue can also have a Labor Country!
"Daichi-sama, I understand!"
Judge's eyes burned with fervor.
According to the Beast Pirates' plan, the nations of North Blue would surely grow weaker and weaker, and then it would be Germa's era to dominate North Blue.
The biggest problem now, on the contrary, was that Germa's connection with the Beast Pirates was not close enough, and there was a possibility of being replaced by other forces.
He had to think of a way!
Daichi smiled as he stood up and raised his glass.
Judge and his children immediately stood up and raised their glasses.
"To the future of North Blue, cheers!"
"Clink!"
On the other side, Egghead.
After modifications, Egghead's winter island climate had completely changed. A large number of research facilities had been built on the island, and the island cloud was nearing completion.
Most importantly, a certain scientist had cut off his head and stored it in a special container, transforming it into a database.
Stussy returned again, meeting Kuma in the laboratory.
"Kuma, are you writing letters again?"
"While I still have time, I must keep writing letters. I want to write all the love of my life to Bonney."
Kuma smiled as he wrote the letter.
He didn't have much time left.
"Hehe, that's nice."
Stussy showed a happy smile, while also feeling a bit sad.
Although their time together was brief, Kuma's uniqueness made her consider him a kindred spirit and a friend.
She had very few friends.
Only six months remained until Kuma would undergo his final modification, stripped of all consciousness, effectively equivalent to death.
After chatting for a while, Vegapunk, with his apple antenna, entered the laboratory, looking preoccupied.
"Stussy, you're here?"
"Yes, Doctor."
Stussy smiled and nodded.
"I have something I'd like to discuss with you."
"Is that so? Coincidentally, I also wanted to confirm something with you."
Vegapunk took out a special tool and waved it around the laboratory, soon looking relieved.
"No problem, no surveillance."
The first time Kuma arrived, their conversation was monitored by the Holy Land. Since then, Vegapunk had been extremely cautious.
Although Kuma was also present, Vegapunk trusted Kuma greatly, so he didn't shy away and directly took out an old newspaper.
"Stussy, is this true?"
"This is…"
Stussy took the newspaper, her gaze narrowing.
It was a report about the Golden Route.
Vegapunk was very nervous. "I heard you have a good relationship with Daichi. Did he really create this continent?"
"Yes!"
Stussy smiled and nodded.
"Doctor, I witnessed it with my own eyes!"
"That's good!"
Vegapunk was overjoyed.
It was good that it was true.
According to his deductions, the current sea level is about 200 meters higher than 800 years ago, and the same situation might happen again in the future.
But to confirm his hypothesis, he was still missing one last piece of evidence.
Vegapunk became nervous again.
"Stussy, what kind of person is that Daichi?"
"He is…"
Stussy touched her lips, thinking.
"He's a perverted scoundrel!"
"Ah?!"
Vegapunk was stunned.
He had heard rumors about Daichi, almost none of them positive, but he still held a tiny bit of hope. However, if Daichi was truly an evil person, wouldn't this world be doomed?
"However, Doctor,"
Stussy changed the subject, a sweet smile appearing on her face.
"Daichi is worth our trust!"