"Ron, what can I do?" Ace eagerly asked, his eyes full of anticipation.
"And me!" Jozu chimed in, not wanting to be left behind, also looking at Ron with expectation.
"Don't rush just yet." Ron smiled. "There are still important matters I need your help with."
Their eyes lit up immediately, and they listened attentively.
These days, they had been training day and night, but their Haki improvement seemed to have hit a bottleneck.
Relying solely on hard training to progress was no longer enough.
At this point, being able to go out or find something to do was exactly what they wanted.
Ron nodded, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
"Shiki has discovered a Seastone vein. You and Shiki need to handle this urgently."
"A Seastone vein?"
"That's right." Ron's expression turned serious. "The value of Seastone goes without saying. We need to maximize its conversion into research funding. The future of the Eternal Kingdom depends on technological support."
A flicker of surprise crossed Marco's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Ron, the value of a Seastone vein is indeed immense, but how do we convert it?"
"The World Government and the Marines strictly control Seastone. Acting recklessly might draw their attention."
Ron sneered, a trace of disdain in his tone.
"The World Government and the Marines? They won't act lightly."
"The value of Seastone isn't just in its scarcity but also in its uses."
"We can sell it in batches through the underground black market or cooperate with other factions. Remember, our goal is research funding, not short-term gains."
Ace suddenly thought of something and spoke up urgently.
"Wasn't Doflamingo the head of the underground black market a while back? He'd be perfect for handling this!"
Jozu burst out laughing. "Right, right! That guy looks slick as hell—just worried he might cheat us out of our money."
Ron thought for a moment and said, "Do as you please. It doesn't matter who you find, as long as the vein gets converted into funds."
Marco also smiled. "Ron, you're truly far-sighted. We'll discuss it with Shiki and come up with a detailed plan as soon as possible."
Ron seemed to remember something and added, "If you go to Doflamingo, make a trip to Punk Hazard when you have time. There's a brat named Momonosuke in the garbage dump—grab that kid and bring him here."
"Huh? Momonosuke? A brat?"
"Ron, did that kid offend you?" Jozu was also puzzled.
How could a brat have provoked Ron?
Marco was equally confused and looked at Ron.
"Nothing much. It's just that what that kid did makes readers from as far as the Earth at the edge of the sea want to kill him. I'm just doing someone a favor."
"Oh"
Everyone nodded and didn't say anything more.
Ron nodded slightly, his gaze turning to the distance once more.
"As for the matter of the Door-Door Fruit, you don't need to worry about it for now."
"Once I create it, entering and leaving the Eternal Kingdom will become much more convenient. By then, whether for battles or transactions, everything will be much easier."
A flicker of astonishment crossed Marco's eyes as he asked in a low voice.
"Ron, if the Door-Door Fruit... can truly be deployed on a large scale, it's unimaginable how convenient it would be."
Ace and Jozu also wore expressions of excitement.
Ron didn't answer directly but calmly speak, "In this world, nothing is impossible. As long as you master the right methods, everything is possible."
Marco didn't say anything more, but his heart was filled with shock and awe.
He knew that Ron's abilities had far surpassed ordinary understanding.
And the future of the Eternal Kingdom would undoubtedly become even more glorious because of Ron's presence.
.....
At the same time, The chief of the Shandia tribe led a group of his people to the outside of the hall.
Their faces bore expressions of piety and fervor, as if this land was the holy ground they had sought all their lives.
"Lord Ron, we have arrived!" The Shandia chief stepped forward, bowing respectfully to Ron.
Ron nodded, his tone calm yet carrying a hint of authority.
"Your task is simple: to clean up and develop the land of the Kingdom."
"Specific details will be explained by Marco once you reach the islands."
"Remember, the Eternal Kingdom will be your home and your place of faith. I hope you will give your all to build it into the most perfect nation."
A flash of fervor appeared in the Shandia chief's eyes as he nodded emphatically.
"Lord Ron, rest assured, we will treat this place as our very lives! This land will be the eternal glory of our Shandia tribe!"
Ron smiled faintly, a trace of satisfaction in his gaze.
"Good. Your loyalty and efforts will be duly rewarded."
The Shandia tribesmen immediately sprang into action, returning to pack their belongings.
It was said they were heading to the Endless Lands, where there were many islands and territories.
Lord Ron would entrust all those places to their care!
This day—
They had waited far too long!
The Shandians hurried back to their tribe, hastily gathering their things.
Ron stood on the high platform, quietly watching it all, his heart filled with complex emotions.
He knew that the loyalty and fervor of the Shandia tribe would become the most solid foundation of the Eternal Kingdom.
And their efforts would lay a strong groundwork for the future of the Eternal Kingdom.
"Marco," Ron suddenly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of profundity, "What do you think the future of the Eternal Kingdom will be like?"
"I feel like the Whitebeard Pirates might also merge into the Eternal Kingdom..."
"Hahahahaha!"
Ron laughed, a deep light flashing in his eyes.
"Perhaps. But all of this will require more effort and sacrifice."
"Moreover, the enemies we face are not just the World Government and the Marines, but also those forces lurking in the shadows. The future of the Eternal Kingdom is destined not to be smooth sailing."
Marco nodded firmly.
"No matter how many difficulties and dangers lie ahead, the Whitebeard Pirates will always be your strong backing!"
Ron said nothing more, merely gazing quietly into the distance.
His eyes flickered with a complex light, as if pondering something.
A moment later, he murmured softly, "Eternal Kingdom... This name will surely become reality."
...
Meanwhile
Shiki stood on the other side of the Eternal Kingdom, directing a group of subordinates in construction work.
The lowest layer of islands was still twenty to thirty meters above the sea surface, not directly touching it, which made it quite difficult for his subordinates to board the islands.
But with Shiki's abilities, everything became much more convenient.
At this moment, Shiki was extremely excited, as if he could already see the future glory of the Eternal Kingdom.
"That Ron kid is truly remarkable," Shiki murmured quietly, a flash of admiration in his eyes.
"To gather the Shandia tribe and the Whitebeard Pirates together—his ability and charisma are truly extraordinary."
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