Holy Land Mary Geoise:
The destroyed Holy Land Mary Geoise has already begun reconstruction work with great enthusiasm, thanks to the World Government transferring numerous slaves from the Red Line and investing funds.
"The World Conference is about to begin. The policy to increase the celestial tribute must be implemented, and we also need to speed up the printing of our Berries. Otherwise, we don't know how long it will take to recover the losses from the previous explosion."
Scientific Defense Warrior God Saturn Saint said.
"Previously, we planned to use the capture of World as a topic to persuade the Allied Nations to increase the celestial tribute, but in the end, we were interfered with by the Flying Pirates and the Limitless Pirates. Although World was killed in the end, we ourselves failed. However, we later captured John, which should allow us to continue discussions with the Allied Nations."
"Besides increasing the celestial tribute, we can also increase the number of Allied Nations. Now that the era of Pirates has arrived, many non-Allied Nations who previously relied on their own strength were unwilling to join us. Now, with the invasion of large numbers of Pirates, they have no choice but to rely on us. If they truly don't know what's good for them in the end, then don't blame us for taking their wealth!"
"Also, those fat sheep we've been raising on the Red Line, even if they're not fully mature yet, it's time to harvest a portion!"
"Oh, right, we can also increase investment in the underground world. The various dark industries there are extremely profitable."
Finance War God Nasujuro Saint said.
"I'm not worried about wealth. After all, with our foundation, we can recover most of it within a minimum of ten years."
"However, during this period, due to the weakness shown by our World Government, there has been great turmoil in the Four Seas and the first half of the Grand Line."
"Because of Roger, Pirates have proliferated greatly, and many Allied Nations have requested protection from our World Government. And for the sake of the celestial tribute, we have also dispatched a large amount of force to help them. Now our World Government's strength is far from sufficient!"
"On the Sea, a force calling itself the Revolutionary Army has suddenly risen, and their core philosophy is almost completely opposite to our World Government. They incited internal turmoil in an Allied Nation, completely overturned that country, and caused that country to withdraw from the ranks of the Allied Nations."
"Not only that, they are also expanding aggressively and inciting other countries to join them!"
"In addition, the Limitless Pirates this time have not only established trade islands in the West Blue but also in the other three seas and the Grand Line, selling large quantities of weapons and various supplies, causing our entire rear area to fall into great turmoil."
Saint Warcury said.
"We can ignore the Limitless Pirates for now. We can even turn around and use the things the Limitless Pirates sell to make a profit difference."
"But we must suppress the Revolutionary Army first, even if it means reducing aid to the Allied Nations and increasing investment in the CP Organization, we must eradicate the Revolutionary Army!"
"This force is more threatening to our World Government than Pirates because this force's philosophy threatens our World Government's eight-hundred-year rule. We cannot allow the Revolutionary Army's philosophy to spread. Otherwise, the slaves, non-Allied Nations, and even Allied Nations ruled by us may develop ill intentions, and may even secretly join the Revolutionary Army and attempt to overthrow our World Government's rule!"
Saint Mars said.
"The Revolutionary Army must naturally be completely eliminated, leaving no possibility for its development, spread, or inheritance."
"But Pirates must also be restrained. Relying on the Marine is undoubtedly impossible. The Shichibukai system we proposed before should also be implemented!"
"Here are two potential candidates: Gekko Moriah and Crocodile. These two were previously defeated by the great pirates Kaido, who recently emerged in the New World, and have currently fled back to the Four Seas."
"Their strength is decent, and they have a grudge against the great pirates of the New World. They are perfect candidates for the Shichibukai. I think we can send people to contact them and see their intentions."
Scientific Defense Warrior God Saturn Saint said, taking out two documents about Crocodile and Gekko Moriah.
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
"..."
Alabasta:
After losing to Kaido, Crocodile was pursued by Kaido in the New World and was forced to flee back to the Grand Line in a sorry state.
And after Kaido saw Crocodile roll out of the New World, he stopped pursuing Crocodile.
"Damn Kaido, when I find the Ancient Weapon, you'll be the first one I kill!"
During the pursuit by Kaido, Crocodile accidentally learned the secret that the Alabasta Kingdom possessed an Ancient Weapon.
So after escaping Kaido's pursuit, he immediately came to this kingdom with an endless desert.
"If Kaido dares to chase me here, I'll definitely make him taste the feeling of being abused!"
Crocodile looked at the golden desert land beneath his feet and regained his usual arrogant appearance.
As a Logia-type Sand-Sand Fruit user, this desert land greatly increased his combat power. He was confident that he could defeat Kaido here!
"World Government member states, a bit troublesome, but recruiting subordinates again is always right first!"
After clarifying his goal, Crocodile began to recruit his subordinates again. The subordinates he had previously recruited had all died during the great battle with the Beasts Pirates. Now, he was practically a lone wolf.
"World Government lackeys, what do you want with me? Do you want to capture me?"
However, just as Crocodile was recruiting subordinates and trying to re-establish his power, a group of people in white suits and masks found him.
"Capturing Pirates is what the Marine needs to do. We are here to invite you to join the Shichibukai organization established by the World Government."
"The Shichibukai are legal Pirates recognized by the World Government. As long as you abide by certain rules, you can legally plunder."
"Furthermore, the World Government will cancel your bounty. The Marine and the Shichibukai are equal in status. As long as you don't actively attack the Marine, the Marine cannot attack you."
"In addition, the Shichibukai also have..."
The CP0 member who came to invite Crocodile explained the rules of the Shichibukai.
"Interesting. I didn't expect the World Government to eventually need to use Pirates to deal with Pirates. However, this is very helpful for my plan!"
"As long as I have the title of Shichibukai, the Marine cannot interfere with my actions in the Alabasta Kingdom, and it can also serve as a cover for my search for the Ancient Weapon Pluto."
When Crocodile heard that it was about being a dog for the World Government, he instinctively wanted to refuse, but after thinking carefully, Crocodile suddenly felt that this title was quite good.
"How about it, Mr. Crocodile, have you decided whether to join the Shichibukai?"
After the CP0 finished speaking, he paused for three minutes, giving Crocodile three minutes to think.
"No problem, I'll take this Shichibukai position!"
After careful consideration, Crocodile decided to accept this position after all, as it had great benefits for him.
As for cooperating with the World Government to deal with Pirates, that was just something to do along the way. He would only do it if it was beneficial to him. If there was danger or no benefit, he could refuse. At most, he would just face being wanted by the World Government again, and he hadn't been wanted and pursued before.
On the other side, Gekko Moriah, who was also defeated by Kaido, likewise fled back to the Grand Line and also received an invitation to join the Shichibukai.
"Damn World Government, they actually want me to be their dog, just like the Marine!!"
After receiving the World Government's invitation to join the Shichibukai, Gekko Moriah angrily tore the so-called invitation letter in half.
"Boss, we are currently being pursued by Kaido. Why don't we use the World Government's name to deter Kaido?"
Seeing Gekko Moriah so angry, Willow Gyakula couldn't help but remind him.
Previously, while Kaido was dealing with Crocodile, Gekko Moriah was rescued by his subordinates.
And before escaping, Gekko Moriah stole the shadows of many members of the Beasts Pirates and used those shadows to kill quite a few Beasts Pirates members.
Later, when Kaido found out, he was extremely angry. Even though Gekko Moriah had fled back to the Grand Line, he was still being pursued by Kaido and hadn't gotten rid of him yet.
"Hmm? That lunatic Kaido, he actually dares to enter the Grand Line. Isn't he afraid of being caught by the Marine and the World Government?"
"Maybe you're right, we can hide under the World Government's skin and make Kaido retreat in the face of difficulty!"
After weighing the pros and cons in the end, Gekko Moriah, like Crocodile, accepted the title of World Government Shichibukai.