One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 246 We are a legitimate company!
Fishman Island, port.

The Beasts Pirates' flag is raised.

"Beasts, this matter is not over yet!"

Baron Egg, his face bruised and swollen, uttered some harsh words, then shouldered the dessert package and limped away with Pokhomos.

They were clearly beaten badly.

Goode spoke calmly.

"stop."

"."

They both stopped at the same time.

Don't dare to move, don't dare to move at all.

Goode's lips curled into a smile: "When you get back, please tell Aunt Linling that if she wants revenge, she can go to the Beast Pirates, but don't touch anything belonging to Groudon Company, understand?"

"."

The two looked at each other, somewhat bewildered.

What does "geological disaster" mean?
"We will tell Mom!"

"Go."

Good waved his hand.

With only two major royal families remaining in the new world, some friction between them isn't entirely a bad thing. Besides training troops, it can also accelerate the alignment of various factions.

Who wouldn't want to ride on the Pirate King's ship!

Unfortunately, even if the two royal crews were to fight to the death, neither could obtain the title of Pirate King; finding Laugh Tale would be the true proof of becoming Pirate King.

Just like Rocks back then, he also dominated the world of pirates, but he still couldn't be called the Pirate King.

Even pirates have their unspoken rules.

If it weren't for this, he would have loved to conquer all nations.

"Let's go too."

"Yes!"

Half a day later, at the Sabaody Archipelago.

After the war ended, Sabaody Archipelago returned to its former state, the only difference being the strong presence of the Groudon Company.

The construction team has arrived.

Taking advantage of the war, the Groudon Corporation acquired a large amount of land and property, and the Hoenn community officially began construction.

But there are also quite a few troubles.

The person in charge was forcibly summoned by the Navy, which was not a formal arrest, but rather he was called to the Navy branch for a talk.

Seeing that the situation had stabilized, many wealthy businessmen and nobles regretted selling their properties and wanted to use pressure from the world government to buy them back.

The task fell to the navy.

Island No. 69, Naval Branch.

"Navy, we are a legitimate company!"

"Open your eyes and look carefully. This is a business license issued by the World Government. Do you want to deny the World Government?"

"Come on, look at these!"

"This is our company's tax payment list!"

"And this too, a land title transfer certificate stamped by the World Government!"

"All the paperwork is in order!"

"Our company abides by the law and never evades taxes. What your navy should do is help us deal with the troublemakers, not cause us trouble!"

"Do you have any conscience?!"

Snack slammed his fist on the table, beating the brigadier general so badly he couldn't even lift his head.

As the head of the legal department at Groudon Corporation's Sabaody Archipelago branch, he was given the opportunity by the company to showcase his skills, and he had to protect the company's interests!
The brigadier general was tall and imposing, but his voice was as soft as a woman's, completely overshadowing any imposing presence. He whispered, "We've found evidence of your company bribing government officials—"

"Bribery? What bribery?!"

Snack's eyebrows furrowed!
Did I send the money?

"No, no."

The brigadier shrank his neck.

Snack sneered.

"What kind of bribery is it if there's no money involved?"

"The government officials were working so hard, and I saw how hard they were working, so naturally I wanted to repay them. I just gave them some egg yolk pastries!"

"That's called etiquette, understand?"

"Don't you give gifts during holidays and festivals?"

"Besides, even if it really was a bribe, it should be the people from Enies Lobby who investigate it, what business is it of yours, the Navy!"

"You are the righteous navy. Your duty is to capture pirates and protect us law-abiding citizens, not to persecute us!"

The brigadier general's eyes welled up with tears. He'd never seen a pastry with such a golden filling before! Egg yolk pastry?
"I'm sorry."

"Yes, it's good that you know you're wrong and can correct it."

Snack's expression softened considerably.

"Quickly withdraw all the marines near our construction site. Stop being so paranoid. We are a legitimate company, not a terrorist organization."

"."

The brigadier general looked up at the sky, trying not to let his tears fall.

They've already attacked the Navy Headquarters, yet they still claim they're not a terrorist organization. If it weren't for the ambiguous attitude from above, he wouldn't be suffering like this.

He can't control it!
"I, I understand."

"Ah."

Snack smiled, pulled a heavy box of egg yolk pastries from his briefcase, and slammed it onto the table with a sound as heavy as a brick.

"General, you've worked hard too. These are specially made egg yolk pastries from our company. You must try them. If you like them, I'll have someone send over a few more boxes tonight!"

"."

The brigadier general remained silent for a long time, then placed his large hand on the pastry box. His fierce face instantly softened like a chrysanthemum, and his smile became kind and gentle.

"I love egg yolk pastries the most!"

"Mr. Snark, don't worry!"

"This brigadier general will certainly bring those troublemakers to justice!"

at dusk.

Groudon Company, Sabaody Division.

Snack said shamelessly, "Lord Goode, don't worry, I'm a professional lawyer, there won't be a single mistake!"

"I really trust you."

Goode nodded with a smile.

This guy used to be a lawyer on Judicial Island, specializing in handling civil disputes. He would do things for whoever paid him, and he had absolutely no conscience.

Because Enies Lobby was destroyed by the Buster Call, he was forced to lose his job and then drifted to the Sabaody Archipelago to make a living, where he happened to come across a job opening at their company.

This is exactly the kind of talent he needs!
Of course, the main reason is that the World Government does not want to start another war with them over such a trivial matter.

Unless absolutely necessary, the World Government and the Four Emperors maintain a tacit understanding of not interfering with each other, and neither side provokes the other.

After all, it is an administrative body, and if the top is not upright, the bottom will be crooked as well. The world government has long been corrupt beyond recognition.

Even now, the World Government still maintains a secret deal with the Beasts, and even sold Titan experimental subjects to them.

It's far inferior to the navy.

How are the pre-sales going?

"Super popular!"

Snack was thrilled.

He had never seen selling houses so popular.

Just two hours after the opening yesterday, the first batch of residential units sold out completely, with the lowest price reaching 1000 million Berries, which is five times the price of other areas in Chambord!
He was shocked.

Goode squinted.

There are too many wealthy people in Chambord, including many royalty and nobility, so this housing price is nothing to them.

The property management fee should be set high, let's say 10% of the house price!
On the other side, there's Jiangxinyu Island.

The CP9, who had fled, returned to their hometown.

"Ok?"

Rob Lucci noticed something was amiss as soon as he arrived on the island.

It has the aura of a ferocious beast.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time!"

Wearing a helmet, the massive saber-toothed tiger emerged from the forest.

Rob Lucci.

"who are you?"

Lucci's gaze was cold.

"My current name is Forsford, and I used to be a member of CP9!"

Who's-Foz reverted to human form: "I've abandoned my old name, but you should have heard of my codename, which is also my ability: Saber-toothed Tiger!"

"So, what do you want from me?"

Lucci remained indifferent, showing no regard for Forsford.

Forzford drew his dagger and grinned.

"So let's have a fight!"

He wants to prove who is the number one genius in CP9!

(End of this chapter)