One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 33 Cooperation is nothing more than a alignment of interests

The village chief's thatched hut.

Old Kang pulled back the curtain and entered the room, then jogged up to Goode with a fawning, comical smile on his face.

"Lord Goode, you were looking for me?"

"Ah."

Goode nodded slightly and pointed to Hyogoro, who was standing there dumbfounded.

"Let's meet up with old friends."

"Old friend?"

Old Kang turned his head, puzzled, and his pupils dilated in shock when he saw Heigoro.

Despite the drastic change in his physique, he recognized the other person at a glance: Hana no Hyōgor, the "knight-errant" of the Flower Capital.

He really is an old friend!
And they are very close old friends!

The question is, why is Hyogoro here?!

Old Kang was terrified. He desperately suppressed his shock and maintained a comical expression, scratching his head in confusion, trying to get away with it.

"Lord Goode, who is this gentleman?"

"Stop pretending."

Goode picked up his teacup, took a slow sip, and said with a playful smile, "I've already investigated your background. You, Shimotsuki Yasuie, how could you not know Hyogoro?"

"Eh? Eh?!!!"

Old Kang froze for three seconds, then snot sprayed out of his nose in shock.

Was he exposed all along?!

Not only was Lao Kang terrified, but the four gang leaders crouching in the corner were also shocked, their eyes bulging out.

"Shuoyue Kang's family?"

"Isn't this the name of Hakumai?"

"Could this old man be a member of the Kang family?!"

As time passed, not only did Hyogoro change drastically, but Shimotsuki Yasuie also transformed from a burly samurai into a comical old man.

"Don't be so alarmed."

Goode frowned slightly, looking somewhat disgusted.

They are all well-known figures; what kind of behavior is this, making such a fuss?

"You have three minutes to catch up!"

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After a dozen seconds of silence, Lao Kang dropped his comical demeanor and approached Heigoro with a complicated expression.

"Hyougoro."

"Master Kang."

The two old men gazed at each other affectionately, and sighed in unison, reminiscing about the days when they used to drink tea and chat together.

Three minutes later.

Frost Moon Yasuie faced Goode calmly: "Lord Goode, since you already knew my true identity, why?"

"You're still useful."

Goode answered calmly.

Shimotsuki Yasuie smiled bitterly. This was indeed the way this lord acted, but what use was he now?

"Come here, all of you."

Goode spread out Baiwu's map, and after everyone gathered around the table, he pointed to the location of Caishen Town and began to speak.

"This is where we are now. I plan to build a large town here, and construction will begin tomorrow!"

"The specific plan has been finalized. Tomorrow, Master Gangyou will bring some craftsmen to take charge of the city's construction."

"look here!"

Goode pointed to the red line on the map, one end of which led to the weapons factory in the center of White Dance, and the other end to the sea in the south of White Dance.

"This red line represents a waterway. I want to dig a sewage channel between the weapons factory and the sea to solve the water pollution problem!"

The highest point in Wano Country is Mount Fuji, located north of the Flower Capital, and the rivers in all the villages also begin at Mount Fuji.

To ensure the water supply for the Flower Capital, no weapons factories were built near Fujiyama, and the water sources flowing to various villages were all clean.

Therefore, as long as each township solves the wastewater problem of the weapons factory located in its area, it can basically guarantee its water supply.

In fact, the sewage problem was deliberately created by Orochi as revenge against the people of Wano Country. He intentionally discharged sewage into the irrigation canals of various villages and even controlled the upstream water source, so that people could only buy drinking water by paying money.

"And here!"

Goode pointed again to the area around the God of Wealth Town.

“These fields were originally fertile land, but due to a lack of irrigation for a long time, they have long been abandoned and need to be reclaimed before crops can be planted.”

"Finally, look here!" The map centers on Caishen Town, with lines surrounding it, encompassing the town and the surrounding fields, and different colors are used to distinguish them.

“These lines represent roads that need to be built. Blue lines represent main roads, green lines represent secondary roads, and yellow lines represent even lower-level roads.”

They built towns, dug waterways, reclaimed fertile fields, and constructed roads.

There are a total of four major projects.

Shimotsuki Yasuie and Hyogoro were already shocked by Goode's plan. Based on Goode's description, they could even imagine the future in their minds.

"Now tell me about your tasks."

Good first looked at the four gang leaders.

"Omasa, Mitahei, Tsunagoro, and Acho, I need you to gather your men and each form a patrol team of at least 100 people to be responsible for the safety and supervision of these four projects. Do you understand?"

"understand!"

The four of them took a deep breath.

They were extremely reluctant to work for Goode, but at this moment, they felt a sense of mission!
This is a monumental project that will benefit generations to come!

Goode nodded slightly and looked at Hyogoro.

"I will divide the prisoners into groups of ten, with one hundred in each team. Each team will elect a leader and captain. At the same time, each prisoner team will eat, sleep, and travel together!"
"Let me make this clear from the start: if anyone in the team runs away or slacks off, everyone else will be held accountable!"

"And you, soldier, I need you to be the chief prisoner commander, to command the prisoners and stabilize their emotions, and to stop indulging in unrealistic fantasies."

"As compensation, I can guarantee that the prisoners will not be treated too badly, at least enough to fill your stomachs."

“At the end of each month, I will also select 10 ‘Prison Stars’ from among the best-performing prisoners and grant them their freedom!”

"is that OK?"

Hyogoro remained silent for a few seconds, then nodded with difficulty.

Compared to the prisoner quarry, the conditions offered by Goode were unimaginably better, and even included the most important thing: freedom!
Whether for their own sake or for the sake of the prisoners.

He couldn't refuse.

Goode looked at the last old Kang.

"Old Kang, you were once the daimyo of Baiwu, so you must have the deepest feelings for this land. Therefore, I appoint you as the chief to oversee all projects!"

"You will be responsible for coordinating resources, including purchasing supplies, mobilizing and allocating labor, and handling all logistical work!"

"Can you do it?"

Shimotsuki Yasuie opened his mouth, then nodded vigorously!
It's not a matter of whether we can or cannot, it's a matter of absolutely having to do it!
Every night he dreams of Bai Wu from the past, of that prosperous and bustling scene!

Rebuilding the White Dance Hall was his greatest dream.

"Mr. Goode!"

Frost Moon Yasuie took a deep breath; there was a question he desperately wanted to know.

Why do you trust us?

"trust?"

Good shook his head.

"I don't trust you. We might even end up fighting each other in the future. As for why I entrust these matters to you, one reason is that I have no one else to rely on, and you happen to be the right people. Another reason is..."

"It's simply a matter of shared interests."

The interests are aligned!
Shimotsuki Yasuie and Hyogoro exchanged a glance, clearly seeing the astonishment and indescribable emotions in each other's eyes.

What a terrifying man!

Hyogoro hesitated for a moment, then spoke with a respectful tone: "Lord Goode, I also have a question I would like to ask you."

"explain."

"The beasts and the great serpent are allies. What you've done will inevitably anger General Orochi. What good will that do you?"

"It's very simple."

Goode squinted.

"If I told you that my ultimate goal is the giant serpent's head, what would you all think?"

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An eerie silence fell over the room.

Everyone was speechless, their shock evident.

This man!!!

Goode's mouth stretched from ear to ear.

"What Boss Kaido needs are weapons, money, and reliable subordinates who can work for him. I can handle all of those."

"As for who will be the general."

"Is it important?"

(End of this chapter)