The Gorosei all wore cold expressions as they began criticizing the decline in Heavenly Gold. Some of the kings from World Government member nations complained that too many people were going out to sea, causing their populations to shrink and making it impossible to pay as much Heavenly Gold as before.
Saint Venus Nasjuro said, "Can't you kings think of a solution yourselves?" The king of Commerce Island replied, "There are more pirates now as well. Last time, our Commerce Island was attacked by pirates, and when the Marines came to our country, they even attacked civilians indiscriminately." Saint Saturn said, "Human lives are like ants. They can always breed more." The king of Commerce Island lowered his head.
Julian's head spun from listening to them. A meeting of World Government member nations is basically a competition to see who can complain harder. The Gorosei want them to pay more Heavenly Gold, while the member nations want the Gorosei to reduce it. They really can argue forever. At that moment, King Monka said, "Lord Gorosei, the Marines are utterly useless. They see pirates and still don't dare to fight. We have to rely on our own guards and soldiers to protect our countries."
Julian inwardly mocked them. The Marines aren't just divided into the Dove Faction and the Hawk Faction. There's a third faction—the corrupt faction. People like Colonel Axe-Emperor Morgans and Colonel Mouse belong to it. They're no better than pirates, committing all sorts of evil in their own territories. King Monka continued, "Fortunately, King Flame Dragon sold us firearms and ammunition at low prices, greatly improving our kingdom's defenses." Saint Saturn asked, "King Flame Dragon, what kind of guns are you selling?" Julian replied, "Lord Saturn, just ordinary submachine guns. Our Flame Dragon Kingdom only sells them to