That evening, all the crew returned to the Flame Dragon. Julian summoned the eight Division Captains and ten Sky Generals to the captain's cabin for a meeting. Herbert and all the officers sat beside him. Seeing that everyone had arrived, Julian spoke with a solemn expression. "Tomorrow, every one of you will spread the word that our Land of Flame Dragons is purchasing Devil Fruits at high prices. Any Devil Fruit will fetch two billion." George asked seriously, "Do all of us have to go tomorrow?"
Julian replied earnestly, "Yes, everyone has to go. Just leave a few people behind to watch the ship. By noon at the latest, everyone in the Flower Country must know this news." Herbert looked puzzled. "How can we spread it quickly?" Julian smiled. "Doesn't the Flower Country have plenty of storytellers? And lots of street vendors too. Hire a large group of people to promote it for us. Two billion for one Devil Fruit—I refuse to believe we won't get any powerful ones."
Julian thought to himself, The god-tier Devil Fruits of the Flower Country are top-grade treasures from the Classic of Mountains and Seas. They're practically on par with the Azure Dragon Fruit or the Kirin Fruit. It would be such a waste if I couldn't acquire them. Everyone wore expressions of understanding and said one after another, "Understood, Captain. We'll get started tomorrow morning." Julian smiled. "Brothers, I'll reimburse all your expenses today. Did any of you find anything good in the Flower Country?"
George was the first to answer seriously, "Nothing much." Pekki shook his head. "Same here, though I did eat several hundred buns." Julian's face darkened. "Remember the important business!" Allison said with a smile, "I did see a few old men practicing Tai Chi."
Doronsa smiled. "I did