For the heroes who roam and dominate these vast seas, to a greater or lesser extent, they all face with the threat of subordinates harboring thoughts of betrayal.
Whether it's the fiercely protective Whitebeard Pirates or the notoriously cunning Donquixote Family, as long as they continue to live upon these seas, the various suspicions and frictions between people will inevitably give rise to betrayal.
Jake wasn't the least bit surprised that such a situation would arise within this pirate crew.
After all, not every pirate crew is called the Straw Hats.
The moment Boars, now fully healed by Jake, appeared before everyone, the scene was filled not only with overwhelming joy but also with considerable anger, regret and disgust.
The emergence of these emotions signified the internal divisions within the Black Hawk Pirates.
And exploiting these divisions would be crucial for Jake in dismantling this pirate crew.
Silently noting the faces of those whose emotions fluctuated most intensely, Jake continued speaking to Boars.
"There's no need to put on such a show in front of me. You wouldn't have the heart to kill him, nor do I need you to stage this kind of self-inflicted injury. I've already stated my demands for payment, and I can tell you that if you're willing to meet them, you'll receive a substantial reward in return."
Hearing Jake's words, Boars no longer paid attention to Oli, who lay bloodied and unconscious in the ruins.
Instead, he turned back to Jake with a smile and said.
"Doctor, you jest. Even if you gave us nothing, we would never shortchange you on payment. You must know that even in this treacherous and cunning world of pirates, there exists something called honor."
"The honor of pirates died the moment those skull flags were raised. I don't believe in any of that nonsense. Enough talk—let me tell you straight: the primary industry of Prince Kingdom is Hero, that addictive plant. You're aware of this, aren't you?"
Boars completely ignored Jake's earlier sarcastic remark, smoothly bypassing the topic before slowly responding.
"Hero is indeed something I'm familiar with, but I don't understand what you're aiming for. Are you looking to get involved? But all of it has already been monopolized by the nobles and royals of Prince Kingdom. Even the remaining scraps are controlled by shipping factions from other countries."
As he spoke, a smile appeared on Boars face. He studied Jake and continued.
"Even with your exceptional medical skills, they're useless in this arena. You'll need either berries, power, or might. Otherwise, allow me to offer you some sound advice: take your organs and leave this place."
Jake looked at Boars, his expression was calm.
"I told you, you can also get a share. Since Hero is tightly controlled by those people, and you want to slaughter everyone in this country and plunder their wealth, our objectives align in many ways."
Hearing this, Boars was somewhat puzzled, but the curiosity in his eyes couldn't be hidden.
"I really haven't noticed any overlap in our objectives. But you're a smart man, Doctor. If you say there is, then there must be. I don't like riddles, so please just say it outright."
"Though I don't enjoy dealing with pirates like you, sometimes I have to admit you lot make useful tools. At the very least, after wreaking havoc in one place, you simply disappear without worrying about the aftermath."
"The cooperation I need from you is quite simple. Keep your original goal unchanged, but prioritize killing the nobles and royals first before moving on to civilians. I need you to refrain from acting independently until all current controllers of Hero are eliminated."
Staring at Jake, Boars narrowed his eyes, his voice laced with unmistakable mockery.
"Then tell me, Doctor, why should we follow your plan? What do I stand to gain?"
"First, this is the additional payment you promised me. Second, you can choose not to listen to me—you could even kill me right here. But I must warn you, after my death, no one in this world will be able to cure your current condition."
"Third, what you'll gain is all the wealth accumulated by the Kingdom of Prince over the years. You know as well as I do that the rich and nobles who control Hero possess nearly 99% of this nation's wealth. The remaining 1% held by commoners? Whether you take it or not makes no difference, doesn't it?"
"Finally, let me outline your benefits: First, I'll completely cure your illness. Second, your pirate crew will receive a steady stream of Berries from me during your future voyages, along with shipments of food and ample military supplies."
Boars was tempted by this proposal, but he hadn't lost his rationality.
With a hint of wariness, he asked Jake.
"And what do we have to give in return? I don't believe something like this would come freely from a meticulous doctor like you."
Jake raised a finger, his tone devoid of any emotion.
"It's simple. I'll take over the subsequent Hero refinement. Using my intellect, I'll transform Hero into more products and sell them at higher prices. Meanwhile, you'll eliminate anyone who might obstruct my operations. This serves both our purposes well."
"You'll destroy the original Prince Kingdom government. I'll lead some refugees to establish a new regime, then use more Hero to generate wealth. With greater riches, we'll attract more tourists, selecting suitable organs among them for purchase and collection. This is far more efficient than my current small clinic."
"Once I rule this country, I can provide you with everything you desire—serving as your endless supply depot. For pirates like you who rely solely on plunder, isn't this an incredible opportunity?"
Listening to Jake's words, Boars couldn't help but applaud softly.
He looked at Jake with undisguised admiration in his voice.
"You are the most outstanding doctor I have ever met. I fully agree to all your requests, and I believe our upcoming collaboration will be extremely pleasant for both you and me."
With that, he extended his hand, smiling at Jake.
At this moment, Jake subtly altered the appearance of his arm using the Six Powers' ultimate technique, Life Return and shook hands with Boars.
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