Chapter 97: 97. Salute to Daichi-sama!
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Two days later.
The latest issue of the newspaper was released, but the battle that occurred on Hachinosu was distorted beyond recognition.
"Red Giant Beast Rampages on Hachinosu!"
All the destruction on Hachinosu was blamed on Daichi alone, and there was no mention of Admiral Kizaru's serious injury and escape.
There was a new bounty poster.
Daichi the Destroyer, bounty of 1,160,000,000 Berries!
It fits the bounty for a Beast Pirates' disaster.
As for the title of Destroyer, it's probably related to his ability to cause earthquakes, but he would prefers to had earth or similar.
Funnily enough, the photo on the bounty poster wasn't of Daichi himself, but of Groudon, looking quite handsome with its bared fangs and claws.
"Who are they looking down on with such a small amount of money?"
Daichi threw away the bounty poster.
Clearly, the newspaper content came from the World Government, as such a shameful event where an Admiral was nearly killed couldn't be published.
It was their usual style.
"Let's go."
Daichi turned and left, taking Ulti and Page One to Skull Dome in the center of the island. Now, that was the only formal place left on the island.
The exhibition stage had already been set up.
The division commanders sat upright, and below them stood a crowd of media reporters who had rushed over after hearing the news, including the big newsman Morgans.
Today, a press conference was to be held!
"Daichi is here!"
When Daichi appeared, the reporters immediately raised their camera Den Den Mushi and started snapping photos of Daichi like he was a big star.
They had been paid!
Their attitude had to be proper, and the news articles had to be written carefully!
Marco proactively came forward and said in a deep voice, "Daichi, Whitebeard has entrusted me with the reconstruction of Hachinosu."
"It is not a problem, right?"
Daichi curved his lips.
Marco spread his hands helplessly.
Rebuilding Hachinosu required funds. With the Whitebeard Pirates' financial resources, they could scrape together some by tightening their belts, but it would be tough on them, and they'd have to do the work themselves.
Or they could simply wash their hands of it and let the pirates on the island handle it themselves, but if they did that, the pirates would surely fight fiercely over the limited territory.
In comparison, Daichi's proposal was undoubtedly more appealing. Not only did he provide money and labor, but after completion, they would also get a share of the profits, without them having to worry about anything.
But Whitebeard couldn't figure out how it would ultimately turn out.
Which pirates are keen on construction anyway!
"Alright, then let's sign the contract!"
Daichi took out the prepared contract and, witnessed by the media reporters, signed and fingerprinted it with Marco and other division commanders.
The contract was simple: nearly a quarter of Hachinosu's land belonged to him, and he was responsible for its operation and construction. As per custom, the subsequent profits would be split 70/30 with the Whitebeard Pirates.
He got seventy percent!
In simple terms, it was about attracting investment.
"Hehehe~~"
Daichi put his arm around Marco's shoulder, and under the flash of lights, he showed a friendly and hearty smile, his teeth sparkling!
"Don't be so stiff, smile."
Marco stiffly pulled up the corners of his mouth.
What should he do? He had social anxiety in front of so many reporters.
After the photo session ended.
Daichi held the microphone and faced the reporters with a serious expression: "Next, I will elaborate on the specific details of this Four Emperors collaboration…."
Finally done.
He had already thought of the headline.
"Four Emperors Join Forces to Create the World's Safest Community!"
Establishing a peaceful community in the world's most dangerous pirate paradise, where once you move in, you no longer have to worry about personal safety, even going out empty-handed late at night is fine.
Security is maximized!
Due to previous hype, the whole world was watching Hachinosu. Now that he and Whitebeard were joining forces to do something big, it would surely attract worldwide attention.
Is there any better promotion than this?
Coupled with his spending on advertising and sending out some inspirational soft articles in each newspaper issue, it wouldn't be long before suffering people all over the world yearned for it.
Unlike the situation in Wano Country, for people suffering from war all over the world, there is only one thing they need most.
Safety!
Damn safety!!
Damn, it's still safety!!!
As for whether any pirates would cause trouble, which idiotic fool would dare to provoke both the Beast Pirates and Whitebeard, two of the Four Emperors, at the same time?
If there truly was such an idiot, he would kill as many as came. Even if they hid in Laugh Tale, he would find them, skin them alive, and pull out their tendons!
Hehehe~~
This was the first and most crucial step in his real estate empire expanding globally. As long as the world accepted this premise, all communities he built in the future would be branded as safe!
By then.
A slightly higher rent would also be reasonable, right?
Page One leaned closer to Daichi and lowered his voice.
"Brother-in-law, our people have arrived."
"Good!"
Daichi's eyes lit up, and he immediately stood up.
"Everyone, please follow me!"
"Hmm?"
Seeing this, the media reporters immediately followed Daichi.
Soon, everyone arrived at the port.
Several Beast Pirates' warships were docking, and then a large number of workers wearing orange-red vests and hard hats gathered at the port.
A total of a thousand people.
They were the most elite prisoner construction team, selected through layers of vetting!
"Fall in!"
"Snap!"
Everyone stood at attention, heads held high and chests out.
Babanuki stood at the front of the formation, holding a Den Den Mushi: "Listen up, all of you. You are now a mature construction team. Maintain discipline. If anyone embarrasses Daichi-sama later, I'll skin him alive!"
"Yes, Babanuki-sama!"
A thousand people roared in unison, their voices shaking the heavens.
"Move out!"
"Yes!"
The construction team carried their tools and marched forward with uniform steps.
Long-term militarized management had yielded results; in terms of discipline and morale, the prisoners had long been completely transformed.
They were now new-era prisoners with ideals, responsibility, endurance, willingness to strive, and a sense of team honor!
"Tap! Tap! Tap!"
The neat square formation marched, each step on the ground almost identical, creating a visual impact that stunned everyone.
At this moment, if accompanied by a marching song, it would give the impression of an invincible regular infantry, even more regular than the Marines!
As the formation passed in front of Daichi, Babanuki raised his hand and shouted.
"Salute to Daichi-sama!"
"Whoosh!"
The prisoners turned their heads and raised their hands in a perfectly synchronized salute!
It was Daichi who reshaped their bodies and spirits; it was Daichi who gave them honor and new life!
Loyalty!!!
"Big news! This is big news!"
Morgans's eyes glowed as he excitedly snapped photos with his Den Den Mushi. Reporters from other media outlets were also frantically taking pictures.
Before coming, they had originally thought there wouldn't be much big news, but at this moment, an uncontrollable thought surged in their hearts.
These workers would shock the world!
Daichi raised his hand to signal to the workers, then looked at the stunned division commanders beside him, a smile playing on his lips.
"My construction team isn't bad, right?"
Marco was speechless.
It was more than just good; this lineup looked like it was going to conquer the world!