If Sengoku doesn't pull back his net soon, I'll become the Pirate King!

Chapter 162 Strategic Resources: Seastone Mine!

Chapter 162 Strategic Resources: Seastone Mine!

On the eighth day after arriving in Wano Country, in the Udon Mountain Forest.

early morning.

Bazel and Kaido, who had just woken up, were about to start their morning exercise.

A rustling sound came from the distant jungle.

"We're back!!"

"This time, it's absolutely incredible intelligence!"

The little creatures climbed onto Bazel and Kaido's bodies, standing on their shoulders and chattering away.

"We've found a ton of traces of minerals!"

"That's right, that's right, there are traces of that 'building stone' in these mountains and underground!"

"We even had Bian try it out; she's a user of the Insect-Insect Fruit!"

Kaido wasn't angry; his smile grew even brighter as the little people continued their reports.

"Bazel, you've struck it rich!"

"It's not just about getting rich, Kaido-san."

Bazel found a rock to sit on and took the miniature map from Bamba.

Perhaps it's due to the unique terrain of Udon.

It has overlapping mountains inside and fault basins outside.

This has led to an astonishingly high production of sea stone in this region.

"Seastone is a strategic resource, especially for those of us with special abilities."

Bazel brought the minimap closer to examine it.

"It brings much more than just Pelé."

"If the World Government wants to obtain the Seastone from Wano Country, Berry alone is not enough."

"Devil Fruits, science and technology—if they dare to want them, we dare to dream them."

Strategic materials?

Kaido's eyes grew brighter as he pondered with his head down.

"That's right!"

"If you want more seasapphire, and seasapphire of higher purity, you have to trade it for something better!"

"Rare metals and scientific knowledge—these are precisely what we lack!"

"Bazaar, you must have a plan in mind if you thought of this, right? Stop keeping me in suspense and tell me!"

Bazel rubbed his sore eyes.

Looking at the maps made by the Dwarfs is really hard on the eyes.

"Didn't I send Davego and his men to investigate several towns and villages in Udon a few days ago? They should be back today."

"Let me think about how much the plan can be modified before he comes back."

"We must have complete control of this rabbit bowl; after that, we might have to split up."

"I'll contact the local authorities, specifically the magistrate of Udon. You take Davego and the others to find the leader of the underground forces in this area."

Kaido nodded thoughtfully: "Should we spare that leader's life?"

"We'll see."

After a moment's thought, Bazel handed the map to Kaido.

"I don't know who the boss of Udon's underworld is yet. I'll wait until I get Davego's information."

"Bamba, Bian, thank you for your hard work."

While Kaido was studying the map, Bazel began to increase his favorability with him.

"Go soak in the hot springs and relax. I'll handle the rest myself."

"You've really been a great help this time. These seastone veins will become the foundation for the new world."

The little children ran towards the area where the hot spring was located, laughing and joking.

Before long, Bazel heard a splashing sound as water fell in.

Ganqiao, leaning on his crutches, jumped onto his shoulder.

"Bazaar, how do you plan to mine the sea stone here?"

"Such a large area, the Beasts Pirates alone definitely wouldn't be enough, would they?"

"We are only responsible for management; mining is handled by specialized mining machinery and manpower."

Bazel replied with a smile:

"There's no need to start mining sea stone on a large scale from the beginning. I just need to take a few pieces of sea stone with extremely high purity out to sea."

"Once we find a business associate for the Beasts Pirates, he will naturally use his professional skills to serve us."

"Once we get the deposit, things will be much easier."

"A generous reward will surely attract miners."

"I don't believe that every resident of Udon doesn't value gold."

"Once they get the real benefits, they'll naturally know who to work for to get rich."

"Ganqiao, you keep this safe."

Kaido suddenly shoved the map into Ganqiao's hand, then looked at Bazel:

"How about we warm up a bit before those kids get back?"

"It's been a long time since I've fought you. Let's see how you're doing now."

"no problem.

Bazel took off his hero's cloak and shirt, and walked barefoot toward the open space in the distance.

"Don't cry if you get defeated by me, Kaido-san~"

"You want to defeat me?"

After laughing, Kaido gripped his spiked club and charged forward.

"You're a hundred years too early, kid!!"

boom--!!

The clash of Conqueror's Haki lifted the clouds.

The ground is cracked.

Bazel and Kaido, both in Gear Third, glared at each other.

"Third Gear - Divine Transformation!"

Meanwhile, Bai Wu.

【Renwu Port】

Jin sat in the chair that symbolized the power of the leader of the Mad Night Group.

Three days after the last time the Chaotic Shadows were wiped out, Chi led the fishmen to confront the second-largest power in Blade Martial Port.

This time, thanks to Olga's reminder, Jin did not raze the entire Night Crows to the ground.

Instead, he and the fishmen used their fists to subdue one rogue samurai after another.

As their leader, Iwayu Kyōya received special attention.

After being defeated in several challenges, Chi Chaotian unleashed his true power.

This finally won over Iwao Yoshino, the "proud coyote".

"You're saying the real boss of Baiwu isn't in Blade Martial Port?"

"That's right! Boss Ganggoro thought this place was too troublesome, so he sent me to take over."

Not far away, Iwata Kyoya, lying on the bed and covered in bandages, began to explain his origins and background.

"Blade Port is the only compliant port in Wano Country that is open to foreigners. If outsiders want to enter the safe Wano Country, they can only use this port."

"But it is precisely for this reason that not only the samurai of the Shimotsuki daimyo are present in Blade Port, but also the samurai of other noble families are also present in this not-so-large port."

"Besides our own members, there are also former outsiders in the port, but they have now integrated into us and become members of Wano Country."

His brows furrowed slightly behind the blazing mask.

If there are still outsiders in Bladeport, it's possible that World Government agents might be mixed in among them.

"Boss Tsunagorou usually stays in Hakumai Castle. If you want to discuss cooperation, I suggest you go to Hakumai Castle."

"Oh, right!"

As if suddenly remembering something, Iwata Kyōya changed the subject.

"The nine red scabbards who used to follow Lord Oden would occasionally appear at the home of the Shimotsuki daimyo."

"I remember that three of them seemed to have gone to sea with His Highness, while the remaining six were entrusted to the Daimyo."

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"If you're thinking of forming an alliance with Boss Tsunagoro, you'd better be careful."

"Those guys are a group of incredibly powerful martial artists!"

powerful?

His eyes flickered, and he didn't argue much about the issue of strength.

From his current perspective, there are no strong individuals in Wano Country worthy of his praise.

Perhaps Kozuki Oden, who became the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, was very strong, but the others...

Vulnerable.

What does it matter if you're a daimyo, a shogun, or a samurai?

Their blades could not penetrate their own skin's defenses, and their domineering aura could not break through their own domineering aura.

This is the fact.

Not to mention the artificial Devil Fruit he ate.

If he were shameless, those so-called strongmen of Wano Country wouldn't even be able to touch him.

Once they take to the sky, the wind and fire will turn the entire White Dance into a deadly wasteland.

"The alliance matters are not urgent; let's first eliminate Bladeport."

"Jinpei."

"Should we deploy?" Jinhei, who was sitting next to him, straightened up.

"Let's move out and temporarily use the reputation of the Mad Night Group to wipe out the entire Blade Port."

"Whether you're an outsider or a rat hiding in the gutter, come out here!"

"For the next three months, I only want to hear our voices heard in Bladeport. As for what happens after that, I'll ask Bazel how to proceed."

Jinbe nodded and stood up, picking up the straw hat and black robe behind him to cover his fish-man features.

"Kyouya-Taro, have your men lead us on a patrol."

"My name is Iwata Kyōya, or... never mind!"

Iwata Kyōya sighed. He really didn't have many options when it came to these excessively powerful outsiders.

"Taro it is, let's feed him to Taketori!"

"Gather your men and take them on a tour of our territory!"

"Don't be afraid if you encounter other organizations. Jinbe and his group are monsters; just kill them!"