One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 141 "Hero" Captain Gabul
A new campsite has been set up on the beach.

"Lord Goode, please do not move."

Chikara carefully wrapped bandages around Goode's chest. The sight of the bloody wound on Goode's chest horrified her, as if it were her own body being cut.

"You damn redhead, if you dare to provoke me, then don't run away! My big brother will be here soon, and my little brother will be here soon too!"

Goode was cursing and swearing.

"What divine avoidance? I refuse to avoid it!"

"Good, you can't avoid it, can you?"

Yamato couldn't help but complain.

That redhead is incredibly powerful, just like her father. It's the first time she's ever seen such a powerful person other than her father.

She also wanted to fight the redhead.

"Um?!"

Goode glared at Yamato.

You brat, whose side are you taking?
"Uro-ro-ro!"

The wind was blowing, the lightning was thundering.

A massive azure dragon emerged part of its body from the thunderclouds, its suppressed rage glaring down at the crowd on the beach.

"Looks like it's over."

"Brother Kaido!"

Goode quickly stood up and waved to indicate that he had taken the credit: "You're too late, I've already chased away that mere redhead!"

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Kaido fell silent.

A mere redhead.

Hey kid, before you brag, take a look at the wound on your chest. It doesn't look like you've driven off the enemy at all.

And that damn redhead!
How dare they harm his people!
Enrage blazed in Kaido's eyes.

"Where did the red-haired man's ship go?"

"Due east!"

Goode's eyes lit up, and he immediately pointed due east. Going east would lead to Elbaf, one of the Red-Haired's strongholds.

The Red-Haired Pirates are a bit different from the other Four Emperors; they don't stay in one place for long and often travel around.

However, because Shanks captured Loki, the giant prince, he gained the friendship of the giants, and Elbaf became his most important supply base.

"Uro-ro-ro!"

Kaido roared in a low voice and flew silently towards the east.

Good watched Kaido leave, then sat down with a sense of relief, his anger largely dissipated.

But half is still left.

"Ha, Red-Haired Shanks!"

Goode's eyes were full of ill intent.

Even if Kaido stands up for him, this matter is not over. This is exactly the situation he wanted to see, and he has already figured out how to get revenge on that guy.

But before that, he needs to improve his strength so that he has enough confidence to run wild on the other side's territory.

Now, let's solve the labor issue first.

"Gabriel, it's your turn to step forward!"

"Yes, Lord Goode."

Gabr nodded bitterly, turned and walked toward the army of laborers. Before he could speak, the laborers threw their weapons on the ground.

They were far apart during the battle just now.

But the terrifying aftershocks of the battle, and the enormous red monster, had completely shattered their will to resist.

"I'm sorry, Captain Gabriel."

"We gave up."

"It's impossible to win."

Knowing that the road ahead is a dead end, how can one have the courage to go on? Even if it means returning to the hellish weapons factory, at least one can still live.

After a long silence, Gabr slowly raised the gun in his hand!
"We have succeeded in this uprising!"

"What?!" The laborers were stunned.

success?

Did they hear it wrong?
Gabr raised his voice, raised his gun, and roared.

"Brothers, I've convinced the pirates through negotiation. From now on, we will no longer live in fear of death and violence like before!"

"Although we still have to work hard, it's not because we're oppressed by pirates, but for our families and for a better tomorrow!"

"We will live with dignity!"

"We won!"

The workers' minds were buzzing, as if they were in a dream.

Really, we won?

Gabul silently laid down his weapon and returned wearily to the village.

"Go home, everyone. I will tell you the details of the negotiations before tonight."

"Captain Gabul."

As the laborers looked at Gabul, they felt a deep sense of loneliness about Captain Gabul's back, which made them feel sorry for him.

But Captain Gabul's declaration of victory also gave them hope.

"Go home first!"

As night fell, Gabr gathered labor representatives from various villages and towns at the tavern and informed them of the specific details of the negotiations.

Laborers who want to earn money can go to weapons factories, rent land, or mine; they have many options.

The land rent is very high, requiring more than 70% of the harvest to be paid in taxes, which is not enough to support a family, necessitating extra work.

The weapons factory and mines operate on a 12-hour workday with half a day off each week. Although the wages are not high, the combined income from the fields is enough for a family of four to live on, although the quality of life will be very low.

If you want to earn more money, there's an overtime system where you can work an extra two hours each day. The pay for those two hours is 1.5 times the usual rate. In addition, there are performance bonuses, full attendance bonuses, and awards for outstanding employees.

In addition, there are upward mobility channels for workers.

For example, technical positions pay much more than general workers, and you can also obtain certificates for other professions, such as trade and navigation, or even become a glorious soldier.

Gabr was dejected and relayed what Goode had told him: "There's one more thing. Mr. Goode is recruiting construction workers. The wages are twice that of the weapons factory, but they will be going overseas. If you're willing, you can sign up."

"Captain Gabul."

The workers exchanged glances, and after a brief silence, they all excitedly raised their glasses and cheered from the bottom of their hearts.

"Captain Gabul, thank you!"

"You are our great hero!"

"Haha, we never dreamed that you, Captain, could make such a powerful pirate compromise. You truly are a son of the revolution!"

"Cheers to the captain!!!"

Compared to his previous precarious, slave-like life, Captain Gabul's proposed conditions were like a dream come true.

If they work hard, they can support their families; if they work even harder, they can live even better and earn more money.

Moreover, their children can learn, have a better future, and even become warriors to protect their homeland.

How blissful!
This was their biggest dream!
The laborers rushed toward Gabor and threw him forcefully into the air.

"Long live Captain Gabul!"

"Captain Gabel, the hero!"

"Hero! Hero! Hero!"

Gabr was tossed into the air again and again, and as he listened to the joyful cheers of his companions, he became increasingly dazed.

Why, why should we thank him?

He was clearly the devil's lackey.

In the past, after a revolution succeeded, the oppressed people would often storm into the homes of nobles, plunder their wealth, and divide their land.

Although they felt it was wrong, they couldn't stop it, because ultimately the country would not be governed by the revolutionary army, but by the victorious people, and the new king would be elected by the people.

Revolution is about overthrowing tyrants.

But at this moment, even though it's clearly a compromise with the pirates and can't be considered a successful revolution, why are the laborers here so happy?

It's as if he's a real hero.

(End of this chapter)