As Tesoro explained, Tsugikuni Yoriichi had already constructed the operating logic of this "giant treasure" in his mind.
And Tesoro's flashy maneuvers on this island went far beyond that. When it came to managing the island, he seemed quite experienced as well:
"Divine Lord, in today's seas, nothing is more important than safety."
"The reason more and more people come here isn't because of some casino."
"No matter how well a casino is run, if it isn't safe, then it has no meaning."
"Whether ordinary citizens, wealthy merchants, or even the royalty and nobility of those kingdoms, what they care about most is safety!"
"I don't collect Heavenly Gold from ordinary citizens here!"
"Anyone who wants to settle here only needs to borrow money to buy a house from me, and they can enjoy protection!"
"And as long as they work earnestly, they can live a reasonably dignified life."
"I'm not even embarrassed to say it—I'm doing good deeds!"
At this point, pride appeared on Tesoro's face. And during the short time they had been talking, the two had already reached the end of the corridor.
It was a magnificently decorated, empty hall. In its center stood a gigantic statue nearly as tall as the ceiling, draped in a cloak. The passage Tsugikuni Yoriichi and the others had emerged from was directly behind the enormous statue.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi looked up and saw the two large characters for "Justice" on the statue's cloak.
Tesoro noticed that Tsugikuni Yoriichi's gaze had fallen on the statue before them.
A brilliant smile immediately spread across his face. He lightly clenched his fists, doing his best to restrain his excitement, then led Tsugikuni Yoriichi around to the front of the statue with feigned calmness. At the same time, he "casually" introduced it:
"This statue is