The entire conference room fell silent. Uchiha Hikaru's proposal was simply too insane; they did not dare accept such a maddening goal.
Hikaru looked at their reactions and sneered inwardly, though his expression remained calm as he asked, "Then, this alliance will one day become the grandest and most powerful alliance in the world. Even the World Government will have to bow before it. Are you prepared to join the alliance I am forming?"
Quite a few people frowned, but no one spoke.
Only one person rose to his feet with a hint of fear and asked, "May I ask what benefits there are to joining the alliance you are establishing?"
Many people pricked up their ears. They had no desire to take part in becoming enemies with the world, but matters concerning benefits were something they cared about.
Hikaru said evenly, "If a country's rule is unstable, the alliance will send people to help resolve the problem. If a country's finances or economy are in trouble, the alliance will provide assistance. If a country is poor and backward, the alliance will also lend a hand. Just as Dressrosa was rebuilt from ruins, partly through my efforts and partly through Fish-Man Island's tremendous support."
Representatives from many stable and prosperous nations could not help frowning. If they truly joined this alliance, then setting everything else aside, just helping those backward and impoverished countries would require them to pay a large sum first, all to help the alliance build a good reputation?
They paid the money, yet Uchiha Hikaru, the Alliance Leader, would reap both fame and profit?
Quite a few people began to feel displeased.
"This is the alliance's basic strategic direction," Hikaru continued. "The alliance will also guarantee the security of its member nations, driving away all pirate harassment