One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 21: A King Who Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with One Word!

Caishen Town, teahouse.

Calling it a teahouse is an understatement; it's more like the only place in town that can entertain guests, with a set of barely usable tables and chairs.

"Crack!"

The wooden chair fell to pieces in Goode's hands.

Goode calmly clapped his hands.

"Sorry, I didn't control my strength well."

"It's okay."

The village chief's smile was forced, but his heart was bleeding.

This is the only set of furniture left in his house.

"Lord Goode, please have some tea."

The chipped clay cup was placed on the table, the tea inside was crystal clear with only a single green leaf floating on top, emphasizing a sense of ritual.

Goode ignored the tea and looked at the village chief, whose clothes were covered in patches.

If I remember correctly, the village chief's real identity is Shimotsuki Yasuie, who once served as the daimyo of Hakumai.

But that's all in the past.

He came here not to expose the other party's secrets, and killing an old and weak samurai would not make much sense.

Goode took the initiative to introduce himself.

"Mr. Kang, I am Good, the true fighter of the Beasts Pirates. This is Kaido's daughter, Yamato. You must have heard of her."

"You are the Devil Muscle Man!"

Old Kang was shocked.

The opening of the hot spring resort had already caused quite a stir, and the battle last night had spread throughout Wano Country overnight.

Two hundred Kozuki Samurai all died at the hands of the Devil Muscle Man. Compared to Kaido's daughter, the Devil Muscle Man was more remarkable.

Goode: "."

calm down.

That nickname is quite intimidating!
Old Kang was filled with unease. He was heartbroken by the killing of the Kozuki Samurai, but he was no longer Shimotsuki Kang, but Tono Kang of Ebisu Town, an old man who had lost his power.

Old Kang held his hands together and forced a smile.

"Sir, what brings you here?"

"I'm here to discuss a business deal with you."

Goode spoke calmly.

Having made a fortune by opening a shop, the most urgent thing is to spend it, otherwise too many people will be eyeing it.

Buying a house to rent out is his first choice.

In Wano Country, the most valuable properties are in the Flower Capital, but with his financial resources, he can't buy too many properties there, nor are there that many properties for sale.

Therefore, why not find a place with affordable housing and go on a big adventure? Of course, the target should have enough potential for appreciation.

"Business?"

Old Kang was stunned.

Want to do business in Caishen Town?
The people in the town were so poor that they couldn't even afford clean water. What could they possibly want from him that they would specifically seek out to discuss it with?

Old Kang's smile was somewhat forced as he cautiously asked, "Lord Goode, are you perhaps joking with me?"

"I don't have that much free time."

Good waved his hand and pointed downwards.

"I want to buy the entire God of Wealth Town, including all the fields outside!"

"what?!"

Old Kang was dumbfounded.

Buy the God of Wealth Town?
Was he still dreaming? It was just a poor, ordinary small town; what could he possibly have that would make the other party interested?

Could it be that there's a gold mine beneath Caishen Town?
Impossible! I've never heard of such a thing!
Goode sipped his tea with a smile, giving the other person time to process it.

What he really wanted was the land.

This dilapidated town was once the largest city in Hakumai, but it was destroyed by the giant serpent and has become what it is today.

Geographically, Caishen Town is bordered by Huazhidu to the north, a large river to the west, and vast tracts of flat, fertile farmland to the southeast.

It can be said that it has excellent potential.

All that's needed next is to rebuild the town, solve the water pollution problem, and then rent the houses to those in need, and you can just sit back and collect rent.

Of course, there will be a lot of resistance.

But faced with the temptation of collecting rent, he would overcome any obstacle!
Jiejiejie~~
Goode held up one finger.

"I'll offer ten thousand gold coins!"

"How many?!"

Old Kang's eyes widened in surprise.

Ten thousand gold coins!

Twenty years ago, this amount of money wouldn't have been much for Caishen Town, but now, it could buy ten Caishen Towns!

Goode glanced at Yamato. If it weren't for this girl, he would have just forced her to buy and sell, instead of sitting down to negotiate a deal.

"In addition to the ten thousand gold coins, I have another proposal: I will build a new city here."

Goode explained his plan.

Simply put, once the new town is completed, residential houses will be sold at low prices or rented out at even lower prices.

The fertile fields outside the town are also rented or sold.

The original residents of Caishen Town have priority in renting and can obtain low-interest loans to buy houses, only needing to pay a down payment upfront.

The conditions are quite favorable.

"This"

Old Kang's breathing became heavier.

The other party's proposal was very tempting; it not only solved their housing problem but also offered to rent them fertile land.

The reason why Caishen Town is so poor is not only due to a lack of labor, but also because there is no land to cultivate. If there were land, it might not be enough to sustain people's basic needs, but at least people wouldn't starve.

The most crucial point.

The other party needs to solve the water pollution problem. Only by solving the water pollution problem can the fields be restored to their former vitality!

This is undoubtedly fantastic news for them.

"Mr. Kang, you have a month to think it over."

"If I am not willing, then I will have to regretfully choose other towns."

"Let's go, Yamato."

Goode left with Yamato.

There was still a month until the Beast Expedition, after which he could start investing in real estate and developing properties on a large scale.

He wants to be a real estate tycoon!

At dusk, the sunset is infinitely beautiful.

The two walked along a country path, their shadows stretched out endlessly.

Yamato stared at Goode's retreating figure, her head spinning. Ever since leaving Oni Island, she hadn't really understood what she was doing.

It seems like I did nothing, yet it also seems like I did a lot.

And what about the future path? We can't just keep following behind Goode like an obedient tagalong.

The girl's eyes were full of confusion.

My head is so itchy, I feel like my brain is growing out!
Just then, Goode stopped in his tracks.

"Yamato."

"Ah."

"Look there."

"Ok?"

Goode pointed towards the Flower Capital, and Yamato immediately raised his hand to shield his eyes, looking in the direction Goode was pointing.

It is the most eye-catching building in the City of Flowers.

"Orochi City?"

"To be precise, that's General's City!"

Goode turned to face Yamato, his gaze burning like a torch: "Yamato, do you know how to save Wano Country?"

"Defeat Father!"

Yamato answered without hesitation.

"."

What a clever little guy.

"That's right, but we can't do it."

Good shook his head, staring into the girl's pure eyes: "Besides defeating your father, there is another way to save Wano Country and stop the people from starving!"

"any solution?"

Yamato's eyes lit up, and his heart raced.

Goode clenched his fist: "It's simple. As long as we join forces to take down Orochi, you will become the shogun of Wano Country!"

"what?!"

Yamato's mouth dropped open.

To become the shogun of Wano Country?

"Father would never allow it!"

"Once the deed is done, even Kaido has no choice but to agree!"

Good grinned.

Once Yamato becomes a shogun, he will rise to become a king of Wano Country, and his relationship with Yamato will be comparable to that of "Mr. Ma and Mr. Dong".

By then, his real estate business will be all over Wano Country. He will then create various pretexts to collect money, and the people of the entire country will have to pay him rent.

Hehehe~~ Hahahaha!

(End of this chapter)