Tesoro had spies planted at the port, and he received news of the Blond Hair Pirates' arrival on the island the moment they arrived.
In a luxurious villa in the town center, Tesoro, with his short green hair slicked back and wearing a red suit, held a glass of fine wine in his hand. His right hand swayed slightly, causing the wine in the glass to sway back and forth due to inertia.
On the left is a man with a large head and a short body, his most trusted confidant Mr. Tanaka.
"Hee-lu-lu-lu-lu."
"I didn't expect our reputation to have spread so far that even this monster has taken notice."
"This could be a good thing; it could enhance our reputation."
Tanaka had a sinister smile on his face, and it was hard to tell whether he was plotting something or if that was just how he always smiled.
"Hahaha, you're right. These kinds of big shots are incredibly famous; we'd be begging for their attention."
"I'm planning to find a way to get on board the World Government's big ship when it grows bigger."
"Now that the opportunity for rapid development has arrived, we certainly can't miss this great opportunity."
When the World Government was mentioned, Tesoro visibly paused, his heart filled with boundless hatred, but he still had a sense of self-awareness.
He'll never be able to take revenge in this lifetime, so he'll just play along and use the other party's power to build his financial empire.
What he was after was the Celestial Dragons ' greedy nature; as long as he provided the World Government with enough money, he wasn't worried that they wouldn't take the bait.
As for now...
Of course, it's about using everything available to rapidly expand one's influence and strength.
Should we go over there ourselves?
"This also demonstrates our sincerity."
Tanaka expressed his opinion, and it's only natural.
They are stronger and more well-known than us, so it's only right that we take the initiative.
"Unnecessary."
"These important figures are probably already used to this kind of flattery."
"What we need to do is send out people to give them the green light for any entertainment they want to do. If they go to the casino, let them win big; if they go to the shopping street, give them a 90% discount, and we'll cover the losses."
In short, we want them to have a perfect experience here.
"However, our people shouldn't actively seek them out. Once they've had their fun, they'll naturally become interested in us."
"After all, a pirate with a bounty of over 5 billion isn't stupid; he'll understand what I mean."
Mr. Tanaka instantly understood Tesoro's meaning: to take care of the other party's experience while also playing hard to get.
That's for the best. If they had actively sought out the Blond Hair Pirates, their intentions would have been far too obvious.
Letting the other party take the initiative to contact Tesoro and his group will also improve their standing in the other party's eyes.
After all, they had no advantage or value to the Blond Hair Pirates; the only thing they could offer was to actively pique their interest.
"Hee-lu-lu-lu-lu, I understand. I'll pass on your message now."
Accompanied by Mr. Tanaka's peculiar laughter with his large head, he passed directly through the wall and disappeared from the room.
Tesoro took a sip of red wine, a confident smile appearing on his lips. He looked out the window, as if admiring the masterpieces he had created over the years.
"Come on, this is my chance to step into the top tier. Let this flame of hope become the cornerstone of this money empire."
Building a money empire was said to be his ambition, but it was more like an excuse Tesoro used to numb himself.
His beloved woman was ruthlessly taken away by the Celestial Dragons and enslaved. He was not only powerless to help, but was also captured and enslaved along with her.
In the end, the woman he loved most in his life died at the hands of the Celestial Dragons, and he barely escaped with his life from Mary Geoise, but that was all.
Since revenge is impossible, find a goal for yourself to help you forget these painful memories.
Now, Tesoro, who is obsessed with money and whose mission is to build a money empire, is his most perfect mask.
On the other side, Kazu and his group realized something unusual as soon as they entered the town.
Although the town is not very large, it is quite luxurious.
The roads were also clean and tidy, and although they weren't paved with gold like they would be a few years later, the tiles were still considered precious.
The houses on both sides are all small villas, and the commerce is very developed, selling all kinds of things.
After asking around among the local residents, I learned that this place is actually just the outskirts of town.
The heart of the town is where you go further in.
All kinds of entertainment venues are clustered there, including luxury stores, casinos, entertainment venues, and high-end hotels.