One Piece: Marine Luffy, Garp regrets it

The group sat together, sipping tea and exchanging stories about interesting happenings at Marine Headquarters and recent events that had captured public attention. With the natural flow of veteran officers accustomed to diplomatic conversation, they smoothly transitioned to business matters as if guided by unspoken agreement.

Comil was the first to broach the subject, setting down his teacup with deliberate precision.

"By the way, Wano Country and your G-66 branch have been making quite the headlines recently," he commented. "The newspapers all report that any pirates foolish enough to approach Onigashima are promptly eliminated by the formidable Marines of G-66."

Doberman picked up the thread, his scarred face set in its usual stern expression. "Is Onigashima truly that profitable? Valuable enough to make all these pirates risk certain death?"

Noticing their keen gazes fixed upon him, Luffy chuckled

"Making money comes naturally here," he explained with casual confidence. "Wano Country is abundant in sea-stone and master swordsmiths. Between the variety of sea-stone products and exceptionally reliable blades, Onigashima has demonstrated remarkable economic potential from the very beginning."

Luffy gestured broadly. "Additionally, geisha culture thrives throughout Wano, and I've overseen numerous improvements to the island's landscape. Tourism has become quite lucrative as a result."

He paused strategically, his gaze sweeping across the three Vice Admirals before settling on Olivia.

"Of course, we've now established another pillar industry," he continued. "The Olive Company under Olivia's leadership develops and sells computers. Their popularity exceeds anything you might imagine."

"People from across the world come to Wano daily just to purchase these computers. Merchants who simply transport them to Paradise can easily sell them for several times the original price. Those with broader distribution networks can spread them worldwide."

His voice lowered confidentially. "Princes and nobles from every corner of the world willingly pay ten or even twenty times the price just to own one—either to flaunt their status or to present them as gifts to curry favor with other influential figures."

Though the three Vice Admirals lacked extensive business knowledge, they understood the implications of nobles' and wealthy individuals' attitudes toward these computers. Based on Luffy's description, they could grasp just how valuable these devices were.

According to their intelligence briefing, each computer sold for 300,000 Berries. They had come to collect thousands of units. If all those computers were sold at market price, they couldn't even begin to calculate how much money the Olive Company stood to make. What was certain, however, was that it represented a fortune they could never hope to earn in several lifetimes of Marine service.

So envious! Comil lamented inwardly. How is it that I can't meet a beautiful, wealthy girlfriend like that? After much internal sighing and self-pity, he finally composed himself, sat up straight, and addressed Olivia directly.

Comil glanced surreptitiously at Olivia, recalling Fleet Admiral Sengoku's briefing. She's supposed to be Luffy's girlfriend, isn't she?

"Since we're discussing computers," he began politely, "I wonder how Ms. Olivia is preparing for our transaction?"

Olivia responded with a graceful smile and nod. "Of course, I've been ready for some time. If everything proceeds smoothly, 10,000 computers will be prepared for shipment shortly."

Hearing this figure, even these experienced Vice Admirals were momentarily stunned.

After recovering from his surprise, Momonga asked, "Ten thousand units? That's double what we originally agreed upon!"

Even the hard-liner Doberman, who had initially disdained the idea of Marines serving as glorified delivery personnel, felt his heart skip a beat at the mention of 10,000 units.

According to their agreement, the Marines would only need to transport the computers to designated islands. In return, Olive Company would provide a commission of 10,000 Berries per computer plus shipping costs.

With Olivia now offering 10,000 computers at once, Doberman didn't find the number excessive at all. Instead, he clenched his fists excitedly, barely restraining himself from leaping up in celebration.

Ten thousand computers—that translated to one hundred million Berries in commission alone. At this moment, he finally understood Fleet Admiral Sengoku's foresight and appreciated Luffy's contributions. If they could maintain a stable relationship with Olive Company and continue handling transportation, the Marines could become financially self-sufficient, generating substantial military funding annually without relying on government allocations.

Next year's situation would be particularly precarious due to sanctions from the Five Elders. The projected military budget deficit might reach the staggering figure of tens of billions of Berries. Under normal circumstances, the Marines would simply tighten their belts and spread their limited resources thin across their global operations.

But with Olive Company as a partner, they needn't fear such shortfalls. While they couldn't completely fill a gap of tens of billions, they could certainly ease the financial pressure considerably, allowing the Marines to maintain essential operations.

Though Doberman and his colleagues already recognized Olive Company's strategic importance, Olivia's next words transformed their expressions instantly, stripping away their carefully maintained Vice Admiral composure.