Gild Tesoro.
The name might have sounded unfamiliar, but under another title, he was known to almost everyone in the world.
He was known as Gild Tesoro, the head of the world's largest entertainment city, Gran Tesoro, and controlled countless industries across the world.
Tesoro possessed twenty percent of the world's Beli. Through the power of money, he held sway over both the underworld and legitimate society, and could even manipulate the Celestial Dragons.
His own ability came from the Gold-Gold Fruit. Of course, his immense wealth was not solely the product of that ability. His exceptional financial acumen also played a part; he was a business genius without equal.
If River could bring Gild Tesoro under his control, the forces at his command would take a qualitative leap forward.
His vast fleet and the many areas that required funding would receive an immediate injection of resources, making them stronger still.
He was unlike the other three emperors who had stood firm in the New World for decades, amassing vast territories and reserves.
All he currently had was a group of powerful fighters and the Dressrosa Kingdom.
But that kingdom, put plainly, was only a single island.
Big Mom's territory, on the other hand, encompassed an entire stretch of sea and more than thirty islands. The warships, fighting strength, and wealth she had accumulated over the years amounted to an unimaginable figure.
Reality was not an anime, and war was a cruel, cold affair. Countless people risked their lives and spilled their blood for it. Powerful fighters alone could not turn the tide.
"So, Your Majesty's next target is Gild Tesoro?"
Fujitora asked in a low voice.
"That's right!"
River nodded.
"I've often heard his name on the Grand Line. He's a very unusual presence in the New World."
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