Chapter 315: Five Months Later
On an island somewhere in the New World.
"Caesar, I haven't seen you make any moves lately!"
On the island's shore, Poken looked at the demonic-aura–surging Caesar with a mocking smile.
"You don't need to probe my intentions. The fact that you came here this time means you've already considered it."
"Those old guys were recently released by the Dragon Flame Pirates. Let's join forces—kill them, then kill Kaido of the Beasts. The two of us will become Emperors."
Caesar said hoarsely.
"And you're not afraid the others might also unite? You should know the two on the Red Demon Pirates' ship are no weaker than us."
"Bullet was once a crew member of Pirate King Gol D. Roger—his strength is immense. And Red the Aloof is someone who can stand on equal footing with Whitebeard."
Poken narrowed his eyes as he spoke.
"So you're scared already? And you still want to become an Emperor?" Caesar sneered.
"Scared? Hahaha…"
Poken burst into laughter. A powerful aura spread from his body, and his gaze immediately sharpened as he looked at Caesar.
…
Time passed quickly.
Five months had passed since the World Government sent Abel to eliminate the Dragon Flame Pirates—only for him to be killed instead.
By now, Dragon Island had undergone tremendous changes. On all nine mountain peaks, rows of towering buildings had appeared.
Yes—possessing the Steel-Steel Fruit and the Water-Water Fruit, Jiang Qize had constructed skyscrapers similar to those from before within just two months.
Most of them were built from steel, while a smaller portion were made by using the Water-Water Fruit to soften soil and stone into liquid before forming them into walls. The results were fairly good.
Of course, although these high-rise buildings were extremely sturdy, their appearance was honestly quite unsightly—barely suitable for living.
Still, it was a good beginning.
The island already had the rudimentary outline of a modern city from Earth. And because of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, these high-rise buildings had electricity.
As for electric lights, Jiang Qize had simply described their appearance to Bawang, and Bawang had produced them the very next day—absurdly impressive.
Ancestral Dragon Peak.
"Captain, the kings of five nations in the first half of the Grand Line have all taken the Dinosaur Fruits. Cinemas have also been opened in every city, and we've brought back all the wealth from those countries—except for what's needed to pay the Heavenly Tribute and emergency reserves."
Robin stood in front of Jiang Qize, reporting seriously.
Beside her were several large wooden chests.
"Mm. What movements has the Navy made recently?"
Jiang Qize glanced at the chests and asked calmly.
"The Navy has rebuilt its headquarters in the New World and has begun recruiting Marines. At the same time, the three vice-admiral candidates and the other vice admirals are frantically hunting down pirates."
Robin said.
Hearing this, Jiang Qize narrowed his eyes.
It seemed Akainu and the others were about to take up the positions of Admirals, while Sengoku would assume the position of Fleet Admiral. At the same time, they were reestablishing the Navy's authority.
Because of the Dragon Flame Pirates, the entire sea now felt like a storm was about to break, causing the number of pirates to surge.
However, Kong the Steel Bone stepping down was also a good thing for him.
Once Akainu became an Admiral, he would soon be able to gain control of the Navy.
"There's one more thing. The Red-Haired Pirates clashed with the Poken Pirates. Poken was defeated and fled."
"Have the Wind God capture him and bring him back. Don't let him go to waste," Jiang Qize said directly.
"Yes!" Robin responded.
"Oh, right, Captain. Over the past few months, many pirate crews have wanted to join our Dragon Flame Pirates. How should we handle them?"
"Each pirate crew must pay one hundred million or provide a Devil Fruit. After joining, have their captains consume a Dinosaur Fruit."
Jiang Qize said calmly.
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