"Hehe, Moria, you're much more mature and composed than before. Looks like those two years of mining weren't for nothing!" When Zesi saw Moria again, he noticed a significant change in Moria's demeanor.
Moria used to be extremely arrogant and flamboyant.
But now that arrogance and swagger have disappeared.
Of course, this is quite different from the somewhat decadent and dependent people of later generations who relied on others for everything.
He has matured a lot now.
"Hehehe, Azure Emperor, I'm not here to listen to your nonsense. I agree to your Shichibukai Plan!" Moria raised his head and said with a sneer.
Upon hearing Moria's words, Zesi's forehead darkened.
It's true what they say, old habits die hard.
Moria's maturity and composure were merely a facade; deep down, he remained arrogant.
Especially when he encountered Zesi, he could no longer hold back.
However, Zesi didn't care too much; everyone who goes to sea has a temper.
Having no temper only shows you're mediocre; someone like that might not even be considered attractive by Zesi at 25.
"The so-called Shichibukai are seven powerful pirates I use to suppress the seven routes in the first half of the Grand Line, ensuring the smooth flow of passenger and cargo transport for the Azure Emperor Pirates!"
The so-called Shichibukai were originally a plan implemented by the World Government to combat pirates, using pirates to fight pirates.
Appoint seven powerful pirates and allow them to legally rob.
With the help of the Shichibukai and the Navy, they will fight against the Four Emperors and stabilize the situation on the seas.
The Azure Emperor Palace Shichibukai were originally just the product of a single idea by Zesi.
He naturally couldn't allow the Shichibukai to legally rob, nor did he need them to help him fight against others.
After much deliberation, Zesi decided that the first half of the Grand Line needed seven great pirates to guard it.
Zesi's Azure Emperor Passenger Transport and Azure Emperor Freight operated after the passage to the New World.
The next goal is the first half of the Grand Line.
However, the first half of the Grand Line is separated by a Red Line.
Although the Azure Emperor Pirates currently unparalleled in fame and are known as the Emperor of the Sea.
However, the Azure Emperor Pirates' current territory is only in the New World, only within the Azure Emperor Territory.
The Azure Emperor Pirates are struggling to even protect the Azure Emperor Territory.
Not to mention extending one's hand across the front half of a Red Line.
So, just as he wanted to allow Azure Emperor Passenger Transport and freight transport to pass through the first half of the Grand Line.
Someone needs to help him guard the seven sea routes of the Grand Line.
Such a person is too weak; he won't be able to deter pirates.
The Shichibukai are a perfect fit.
This is Zesi's plan to establish the Azure Emperor Palace Shichibukai.
They don't have a cooperative relationship with the Azure Emperor Pirates.
Instead, they were Zesi's subordinates.
However, unlike the main pirate Azure Emperor Pirates, they have their own pirate crew.
Just like the pirate captains of Whitebeard's pirate crew.
They consider themselves masters, yet they also possess a degree of autonomy.
"You established the so-called Shichibukai just for cargo and passenger transport? Are you even a pirate?" Moria looked at Zesi with a strange expression.
"Did you know that the Azure Emperor Pirates ' passenger service now operates throughout the New World? I'm on it all the time, and it's not bad. Do you know how much I earn from this passenger service each month?" "Just tell me!"
" The New World passenger transport company made a profit of 4.9 billion Beli last month alone." "In just one month!" Moria exclaimed in surprise.
Moria also came from a wealthy family. He didn't go to sea for money; he went to admire the Pirate King Roger and to demonstrate his own strength, which is why he set sail to find the Pirate King's treasure.
However, the expenses of sailing at sea after setting out are also enormous.
So much food, drink, weapons, and cannons.
The purchase and repair of pirate ships are all huge expenses.
Pirates don't engage in production; where do their riches come from? Naturally, from robbery.
Even with Moria's frequent robberies, it would be difficult for him to steal more than a billion Beli in a month.
Note, number "1 Of course, the size of the Moria Pirates and the Azure Emperor Pirates is completely different, so their incomes will naturally differ.
However, Moria was still shocked that a single passenger transport business could generate so much revenue from Beli.
Moreover, this income is received every month, making it a very stable source of income.
"This is just the revenue from passenger ships. The economic benefits this route will bring to Hachinosu, if converted into Beli, could increase by tens of billions every month! And the profit from cargo transport is ten times that of passenger transport."
Zesi's passenger routes are built around the Hachinosu.
All passengers must first arrive at Hachinosu by flight, and then transfer to another flight from Hachinosu to other destinations.
But you've been on the ship for so long, you should rest a bit now that you've finally landed, right?
You need to eat and stay overnight while you're resting, right?
After dinner, you've arrived at the heart of this New World. If you don't browse around and buy some local specialties, can you really say you've been to Hachinosu?
With so many people, even a simple arrangement could bring enormous economic benefits to Hachinosu.
The 10 billion that Zesi mentioned only refers to the profits of his business division.
Such a large flow of people is a huge benefit for Zesi.
The real cost is the ever-increasing taxes and rents on Hachinosu.
"You are the first Martial Sea Warrior of the Azure Emperor Palace. Now you can choose any of the seven routes on the Grand Line. I will give you a thousand Death Army to help you in the early stages. After that, it's all up to you. I want you to be able to guarantee absolute safety on that route within three months!" Zesi said.
"And the profits from three tiers of that route will belong to your pirate crew," Zesi said.
"Give me back my ship and my crew," Moria said.
"Hehehe, no problem!"