Visions of the Future

"Adventurer?"

Shanks showed great interest in the term.

If they really wanted to be precise, pirates like him, who never pillaged or committed evil deeds, could indeed be called "adventurers."

But—

"Heh, this organization would be under the Marines' jurisdiction, wouldn't it?"

Taking a sip of the refreshing ale in his cup, the great pirate smiled faintly, understanding glinting in his half-lidded eyes.

This young man was no one to act without profit. He did not believe such a good deal could exist.

"Of course."

Having seen through his intentions, Long Yi showed no embarrassment and merely nodded lightly.

An organization needed strong oversight in order to function.

And the Marines were the perfect overseers.

"Then wouldn't we become your subordinates? You've got quite the scheme going. Without lifting a finger, you could declare to the world that you've 'conquered' all pirates."

Apparently feeling that this young man was being far too shameless, Shanks could not help raising his voice.

No matter how little he cared for empty fame, he was still the "Pirate Emperor" who stood above all pirates.

To jump under an enemy force's banner in the blink of an eye for an empty promise? What kind of good deal was that?

"You misunderstand. I have no intention of making a joke of you, nor am I trying to use this opportunity to expand my power."

Sensing the changed looks in the Red-Haired Pirates' officers' eyes, Long Yi shook his head and solemnly laid out the proposal he and his advisory group had developed together.

"The Adventurer Alliance, Adventurer Association, or whatever else it may be called—it must be an absolutely neutral and free organization. It may not start wars on its own or interfere with the internal affairs of any nation.

But its loose structure and vast