Roy looked at Tesoro,
" Tesoro, you're in charge of coordinating resource allocation."
Building eleven islands requires a large amount of building materials, equipment, and manpower. You need to develop a detailed budget and procurement plan.
"Understood, boss."
Tesoro's eyes gleamed with gold—this was a massive project, but its value once completed would be immeasurable.
" Crocodile, you're in charge of the construction project."
I will have Master Tom the team to be assembled as soon as possible.
But before that, you need to organize manpower to begin basic construction.
Crocodile nodded.
"Among the pirates who surrendered on the island, there are quite a few craftsmen and construction workers. I can organize them to start work first."
" Hawk Eyes, you're in charge of designing and building the defensive fortifications."
The location of the gun emplacements, the height of the watchtowers, the layout of the garrison camps... all these require a professional eye.
Hawk Eyes said calmly,
"I will conduct on-site surveys of each island and develop the optimal defense plan."
" Bullet, you're in charge of personnel screening and training."
We need to garrison every fortress and outpost, selecting reliable men from among the surrendered pirates and subjecting them to rigorous training.
Bullet grinned.
"Don't worry, I'll transform those guys completely."
"Xiong, you're in charge of logistical support."
"The needs of tens of thousands of people across eleven islands, plus the main island, require comprehensive planning for their food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and medical supplies."
Xiong Wen nodded gently. "I will establish a comprehensive supply system."
Roy looked around at everyone.
"This is a massive project that could take months or even longer."
But we don't have much time—the news of Hachinosu changing hands will spread sooner or later.
"At that time, there will definitely be people who want to test our strength."
He paused, his tone becoming serious.
"Therefore, while building the defense system, we also need to do another thing—eliminate the destabilizing factors on the island."
Over the past month, while Roy was away moving islands, Stella and Scarlet have conducted a preliminary screening of the 50,000 residents of Hachinosu.
They discovered that while most residents welcomed the new rule, some harbored ill intentions.
"Based on the investigation results, there are three types of unstable elements on the island."
Stella retrieved the report.
"The first category consists of Ochoku's loyal old subordinates, numbering about two hundred. They have outwardly surrendered, but are secretly still organizing and attempting a counterattack."
"The second category consists of merchants engaged in illegal business and their henchmen, numbering approximately five hundred."
After the captain banned drug trafficking and human trafficking, these people suffered heavy losses and harbored resentment.
"The third category consists of purely belligerent individuals, numbering approximately three hundred."
They don't care who rules; they just enjoy creating chaos, looting, and fighting.
The total population of one thousand, though only one-fiftieth of the total residents, is enough to cause considerable trouble.
Roy pondered for a moment and made a decision.
"Relocate all these unstable elements to the outer islands."
"Move out of the main island?" Stella was somewhat surprised.
"Yes, but not simply expulsion."
A glint of light flashed in Roy's eyes.
They were dispersed across eleven outlying islands, with about ninety people assigned to each island.
At the same time, reliable individuals will be selected from among the surrendered pirates to serve as overseers and accompany them on their journey.
Roy explained,
"There are several advantages to doing this."
First, it eliminated destabilizing factors on the main island, making its environment more stable.
Secondly, although these unstable elements are troublesome, they are still a source of labor that can be used to build the outer islands.
Third, by dispersing and resettling them, the possibility of them gathering and causing trouble was avoided.
Fourth, with regulators in place, their behavior can be controlled.
Tesoro added,
"Furthermore, once the outer islands are completed, these people, if they behave well, can be granted official islander status and allowed to settle on the islands."
In this way, they will feel a sense of belonging and may even become loyal guardians.
"That's exactly right."
Roy nodded.
"Punishment is not the goal; transformation is. But the prerequisite is that they must follow the rules and put in the work."
The plan was thus finalized.
In the following days, Hachinosu entered an unprecedented state of activity.
One thousand troublemakers were sent in batches to eleven outlying islands.
They were told that as long as they followed the rules, participated in the construction, and performed well,
They would then have the opportunity to obtain official status and even be allocated land and housing on the island.
If you attempt to resist or escape, you will bear the consequences.
At the same time, large quantities of building materials, equipment, and food were transported from the main island to the surrounding islands.
Workers began constructing makeshift docks, dwellings, and warehouses.
Kaido's reinforcements arrived just in time.
Three days after receiving news of the change of ownership of Hachinosu, a fleet of fifteen large transport ships appeared on the sea surface above Hachinosu.
A huge shadow swept rapidly across the sky above the fleet--
That was King, in his Pteranodon Form, leading the vanguard of the Beasts Pirates.
"Hehehe! Roy, my men are here!"
Kaido's signature loud laughter came through the Den Den Mushi, making Roy's eardrums ache.
Roy stood on the expanded port pier, watching the fleet of ships slowly sail in, a smile playing on his lips.
Kaido, as an ally, has indeed proven to be a reliable partner in crucial moments.
Ember landed on the dock and reverted to human form.
He was still wearing that black leather jacket and mask, his black wings folded back, and he exuded a cold aura.
" Captain Roy, Boss Kaido sent me with men to provide support."
Ash's voice came through the mask.
"Fifteen ships, carrying five hundred craftsmen, two thousand workers, and three months' worth of building materials and supplies."
Roy stepped forward and bumped fists with Jhin.
"Please Kaido for me."
You've come at just the right time. We're undertaking a large-scale construction project on the outer islands, and we're facing a severe shortage of manpower and resources.
Jin nodded, his gaze sweeping over the bustling port.
" Hachinosu has changed a lot. It wasn't this well-organized during Ochoku's time."
"Destruction precedes construction."
Roy simply said,
"Come on, I'll show you our plans."
The two ascended to the observation deck on the top floor of the palace, where Roy brought up a brand-new 3D sea map of Hachinosu.
When Jin saw the double pentagram defensive formation, even with his composure, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Eleven outer islands... you moved them all here?" Jin's voice was filled with disbelief.
It took a month.
Roy said calmly,
"Now we need to transform these islands into actual fortresses and outposts in the shortest possible time."
King carefully studied the sea chart. As the All-Stars Beasts Pirates, he possessed excellent strategic vision.
"A very ingenious layout. Double-layered defense, crossfire coverage, and the central main island serving as the command center and last line of defense..."
This goes beyond the typical concept of a pirate crew's base.
He looked at Roy,
"You want to build Hachinosu into a true maritime kingdom?"