One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 294 Business Warfare is More Terrifying Than You Think

"Haha, asking like that made me think you were going to avenge me!!"

At this moment, Shanks had a shameless look on his face, but his smile was unusually bright.

If Beckman were there, he'd be in for a real headache. This isn't his ship, it's the Whitebeard Pirates' headquarters.

"Our relationship isn't that good." Seeing that Shanks had no intention of explaining, Whitebeard simply stopped asking and began to think about it carefully on his own.

Although he was still young and somewhat inexperienced, Whitebeard could see Shanks' potential.

Without a doubt, if he grows up normally, he will become a king, and he has the potential to become the Pirate King.

But the guy I admired and thought highly of lost an arm in the West Blue, which isn't even the Grand Line. It just seemed absurd.

And it seems that he was quite shaken mentally.

I had only mentioned his left arm when his expression showed pain, and he unconsciously touched it with his hand.

Even though he tried to hide it, it couldn't escape Whitebeard's eyes.

He had experienced this kind of pain when he was young.

This is a scar that is etched deep in my heart.

Even if it has healed, the mental pain felt at the time will not disappear over time.

Whenever I think back, or encounter the person who caused me the wound, the wound will hurt again.

To make this redhead like this...

If it were a new world, he could understand.

The current Shanks is naturally no match for that crazy old hag Linlin or Kaido, who is always drunk.

If we encountered these two people's team, it might explain Red Hair's current situation, but those two are currently still at their own base...

Could it be the navy?

That's right, if it's the navy, it wouldn't be surprising to see them anywhere.

Could it be that brat Sakazuki?

"Whitebeard, I need your help."

Ok?

"Kid? You really dare to mention that!! Who do you think you're talking to?"

Although Whitebeard was not angry, the aura he exuded was still terrifying.

"Please." This time, the redhead lowered his head and made a pleading gesture.

This scene reminded Whitebeard of something from long ago.

At that time, it was Roger who bowed down to him.

In order to take Oden away.

But at that time, Roger's time was running out.

The reason he bowed to himself was because it was his lifelong goal.

For this, Roger was willing to give everything.

So he knelt down and begged Whitebeard.

"Have you already decided what you must do and what your future goals are?" Whitebeard asked in a deep voice, looking into Shanks's determined eyes.

"Yes, please, in order to achieve this goal."

This is really a headache.

Like that bastard Roger, he's a guy who only cares about his own goals, and because of that, he's always bothering others without ever considering their perspective.

But he couldn't bring himself to hate this kind of jerk.

"Then I'll listen to your request," Whitebeard continued, drinking another large bowl of wine.

"I hope you can keep those six dark emperors in check."

"You mean those rats in the sewers?"

"As domineering as ever." Seeing Whitebeard's nonchalant words, Shanks also revealed a hearty smile.

That's how the six emperors were addressed; that's how Whitebeard came to be.

"Although it's still a small favor, I will remember it."

"Still so arrogant!!" Whitebeard snorted and continued drinking.

"So, now, would you like me to throw a banquet for you?"

"roll……"

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If war were to break out, whether it be a full-scale war or a localized war, the happiest Dark Emperors would undoubtedly be the moneylender king Feld and the shipping magnate Umit.

War profiteering is the bloodiest, most lucrative, and most heinous way to amass wealth.

The amount of money that could be transferred during wartime and the amount of goods that needed to be shipped by sea were simply unimaginable.

With just a little handling, the profits could support millions of civilians in a country.

Of course, war doesn't happen all the time.

The world of One Piece today is permeated with a sense of the Cold War.

The World Government was on high alert, fearing that the Revolutionary Army might rebel.

After all, they had already proven their audacity with the fire at the Holy Land.

Of course, it must be said that the Five Elders are still quite clear-headed.

They have always relied on their strength.

Therefore, for a long time, they have ignored the will of the people because they are gods, and gods do not need to consider the feelings of the people too much.

However, if someone actually raises the banner of rebellion, they cannot remain indifferent.

However, the next person to take action will not be a dragon.

Because he knew very well that the Revolutionary Army was no match for the World Government.

The task now is to convert the gold into money to fund recruitment and further development.

The right thing to do is to bribe when necessary and cooperate when appropriate.

So now, the ones who are most impatient are Feld and Umit.

What are the most hardworking, enthusiastic, and ruthless businessmen capable of doing to make money?

Do you think it's just deception, a dirty business war?

No, they can even act as a catalyst for war.

This is common practice for arms dealers.

Emperors who roam the shadows are even more willing to do anything for business.

For example, impersonating revolutionaries to attack a village or town.

Or perhaps they could ask Morgans to spread a few rumors.

These are all measures that could turn the Cold War into a hot war.

This is the real business war.

Countless lessons from the past have shown that war can be started with just a spark.

They will make a fortune from this endless conflict.