Everyone finally began to grasp Uchiha Hiko's current development strategy: rapidly promote economic growth to accelerate Dressrosa's reconstruction. Along the way, they could also come into contact with high-ranking figures from countries around the world, perhaps gaining unexpected assistance, such as winning over allies or receiving supplies.
Furthermore, Fishman Island had begun its initial integration with Dressrosa. When the time came, humans from all over the world would encounter an entirely new environment where land-dwelling humans and fish-men lived together in peace. In a sense, this could serve as publicity, telling humans across the world that the fish-men could still be approached and trusted.
Understanding was the best way to build trust. There might be conflicts at first, but after they adapted to one another, it would certainly benefit exchanges between humans and fish-men.
One move, many gains. One move, many gains! Jinbe thought happily.
Hiko roughly explained his Devil Fruit auction plan to King Riku. King Riku immediately took it seriously and promptly sent people to find the king of the Tontatta Tribe to discuss breaking ground for the auction venue. After all, this concerned Dressrosa's reconstruction.
As for the Navy, King Riku had already contacted them at Uchiha Hiko's instruction and urged them to speed up gathering supplies and transporting them to Dressrosa. At Hiko's request, he also had the Navy deliver a set of relevant research equipment.
Although Caesar was currently in Hiko's hands, the ruins of Dressrosa had nowhere suitable for Caesar to display his talents. Thus, Hiko had the Navy first send over a batch of equipment for production and research so Caesar could begin working.
However, the Navy's arrival this time was beyond Hiko's expectations.
On the third day after King Riku made contact, three Navy warships slowly sailed in from the sea. The