After Lead-Platinum was linked to Seastone, one advantage was that Kaido's side was no longer willing to budge. This time, the deal was no longer Ortolan begging Kaido to sell him Seastone, but rather each side had their own specific needs.
Therefore, based on this, both parties continuously negotiated and negotiated prices and trading methods.
In the end, they didn't discuss any specific ratios or anything like that. After much back and forth, both sides reached an agreement.
On the Ortolan side, the restrictions on Lead-Platinum and lead to the Beasts Pirates were lifted, allowing both sides to freely trade on Lead-Platinum and lead at their respective market prices. At the same time, the Beasts Pirates also opened up their Seastone channels to Ortolan, with free trade also based on market prices.
The special price to guarantee these two trade channels is that the Beasts Pirates, following the trade model of G-5 and Totto Land Totto Land Island, open up the markets of their territories, allowing Ortolan and his crew to dump North Blue goods within their territory.
Secondly, the Big Mom Pirates transferred all their artificial Zoan Devil Fruit technology to the Beasts Pirates.
As for how they produce it, that's not something Ortolan and his men should worry about.
It doesn't matter if Wano Country's environment is damaged. Kaido doesn't only have Wano Country territory. He can just go somewhere else to cause trouble.
Whether they can pull it off without the participation of the Dressrosa Tontatta depends on Queen's technical prowess. Why should Ortolan and the others worry about it?
"Your G-5 territory borders Totto Land Totto Land Cake Island and isn't even that far from it, so it's relatively easy to protect your interests. But our Beasts Pirates don't border your G-5 at all. It's not so easy for your caravans to enter my territory safely. Have you considered the risks involved?" Kaido said, picking up his glass and taking a swig.
Upon hearing this, Ortolan nodded and said, "Of course we've considered it. Although our G-5 isn't Totto Land with you, Totto Land is relatively close to you. Totto Land can simply pass through Totto Land to reach you, right?"
"You mean you want me to eat leftovers?" Kaido frowned, somewhat annoyed.
Charlotte Linlin grinned, a wicked smile playing on her lips, and said, "You don't trust me that much?"
"Hmph, do you really think I'll have anything good left after coming through your territory?" Kaido sneered, speaking without any politeness.
Kaido's concern is not unfounded, and it's normal for him not to trust Charlotte Linlin.
Seeing this situation, Ortolan smiled and said, "In that case, why don't we reopen a channel?"
Kaido gave Ortolan a meaningful look and asked, "How do we open it?"
"Hachinosu Island!" Ortolan immediately said, "From the sea chart, it's clear that there are three forces blocking the way between our G-5 and your Beasts Pirates. First, the Big Mom Pirates. This route is passable, but if you don't want to take it, then we'll give up. Second, the Chromis Sea Area under the control of the Whitebeard Pirates. Our G-5 and the Whitebeard Pirates have never had any conflicts, so we could try to go there. However, I've heard that your Beasts Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates have been embroiled in fierce conflict these past two years, so if they find out that this is supplies being transported to your side for sale, it will be dangerous..."
"You want to team up with me to take down that old man Whitebeard!?" Kaido became excited upon hearing this.
Ortolan immediately waved his hand and said, "Don't be delusional. Our Marines's policy towards the Whitebeard isn't exactly secret; everyone knows it. As long as that guy doesn't provoke us, we won't initiate a war with him..."
"Tch..." Kaido scoffed dismissively, "Spineless coward."
However, Kaido didn't insist on anything. After a moment's thought, he continued, "So your target is the Wang Zhi?"
"Hachinosu Island is a place of constant warfare, but it also means that it is a place of great transportation. Once we G-5 take it over, we can directly connect with your Beasts Pirates via the shipping route through Hachinosu Island. Then our territory will no longer be subject to the control of outsiders. Isn't that a good thing for us?" Ortolan said with a smile.
Then, before Kaido speak, Ortolan continued, "When Shiki fell, that guy Wang Zhi suffered a great loss, so much so that he wasn't qualified to compete with you for those years. But now, relying on Hachinosu Island, he has gathered a large number of pirate forces. You don't really think that guy is a peaceful and unambitious man, do you?"
"Do you really think he'd dare to mess with me?" Kaido frowned, asking with some displeasure.
Although his expression was somewhat displeased, it was still evident from his brows that he was genuinely worried about the situation.
Hachinosu Island is a battleground of four powers. Wang Zhi wants to expand his territory, he can only choose one to fight: G-5, Whitebeard, Big Mom, or Kaido.
Now, anyone in the New World who isn't blind knows that the Big Mom Pirates and G-5 are close. If you provoke either of them, you could very well end up in a one-on-two situation.
Unless Wang Zhi has lost his mind, he definitely wouldn't choose to attack the Big Mom Pirates and G-5!
Thus, we've eliminated two of them, leaving only the Beasts Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates.
Kaido was certainly aware of this situation, which was why he was somewhat worried about it. If the Wang Zhi wanted to find a way to expand his territory, would he choose Whitebeard or the Beasts Pirates?
Which persimmon is easier to squeeze? Is there even a question to answer?
"It's not a question of whether he dares to provoke you or not. It's that if he still wants to turn things around, he can only choose you, right, Kaido?" Ortolan picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and said meaningfully.
"Although Wang Zhi is an eyesore, his presence on Hachinosu Island is quite advantageous to the three pirate factions of us. That's the fundamental reason why he's still able to stand firm on Hachinosu Island to this day..." Kaido said softly after pondering for a moment.
In the original story, under the power structure of the Four Emperors, Wang Zhi was still able to establish himself on Hachinosu Island for many years until he was eliminated by Blackbeard, at which point Hachinosu Island changed hands.
Why?
Is it because the Four Emperors couldn't defeat him? Of course he's not that powerful, otherwise he would be one of the Four Emperors.
The reason is that the Four Emperors all regard Hachinosu Island as a buffer zone. With Hachinosu Island and the Wang Zhi there, conflicts between them won't escalate to face-to-face confrontations so easily.
"If your G-5 takes over Hachinosu Island, it's like setting up a cannon on our doorstep, isn't it?" Kaido asked, looking up at Ortolan.
"The Shichibukai..." Ortolan tapped the table and said, "What do you think about having Gecko Moria, whom you defeated, taken over Hachinosu Island?"
"Moria!?" Kaido, upon hearing this, stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and said, "That guy is indeed more reassuring than Wang Zhi..."
When Kaido considers this situation, he doesn't take into account the issue of favorability, let alone whether Moria has a grudge against him.
There's no need to consider these things. So what if Moria has a grudge against him? Does he have the right to seek revenge?
Kaido needs to consider whether the other party is easy to control!
It's obvious that Moria is easier to handle than the ruthless Wang Zhi, because in Kaido's eyes, Moria is far inferior to Wang Zhi!
Placing Moria on Hachinosu Island can serve as a buffer, while also reducing concerns about him becoming too powerful, since he lacks the ability and strength to do so!
"If you think it's appropriate, the two of us can join forces to eliminate the Wang Zhi and let Moonlight Moria take the position on Hachinosu Island. In this way, our trade routes will be open, the threat of the Wang Zhi be gone, and everyone will be happy, right?" Ortolan said with a smile.
"Two?" Kaido said, turning to look at Charlotte Linlin.
Charlotte Linlin waved her hand and said, "Why are you looking at me? I won't interfere in this..."
It's obvious that the Big Mom Pirates have no intention of getting involved in this matter. For Charlotte Linlin, stabilizing the situation is more beneficial to the development of the Big Mom Pirates, so she doesn't want to get involved in any unnecessary wars or conflicts.
Seeing that Charlotte Linlin had spoken up, Kaido no longer hesitated. He was a decisive and efficient guy, so he slammed his hand on the table, picked up his wine bowl, and said to Ortolan, "In that case, let's take down the Wang Zhi together!"
Ortolan smiled, raised his glass, and clinked it with Kaido's, saying, "It's been a pleasure working with you, but let's not rush things. We'll make our move after we've arranged the North Blue Lead-Platinum."