The kingdom's handicrafts, comrce, and agriculture all required substantial ti to recover. Dressrosa had been reduced to ruins during the previous conflict. Despite significant improvents facilitated by the Dwarves' assistance, critical shortages in essential supplies persisted.
Recognizing these challenges, Viola had proposed a pragmatic arrangent with Wano Country. Under the terms of this agreent, Wano would finance supplies and wages, permitting Dressrosa's residents to seek employnt opportunities within Wano's borders. Simultaneously, Dressrosa would market its specialty products to Wano, generating revenue crucial for reconstruction.
Currently, thousands of able-bodied citizens from Dressrosa resided on Onigashima. As their sovereign, Viola bore the responsibility of ensuring both their safety and fair treatnt.
This situation prompted Luffy to raise an observation that had caught his attention earlier.
"I noticed sothing when I was approaching on the Stormbreaker," he began thoughtfully. "Onigashima appears significantly larger than when I departed. Are those new structures Koala's doing?"
Hina glanced appreciatively toward Koala, who remained engrossed in animated conversation with Nami, and nodded confirmation.
"Indeed. Following our previously established strategy, Onigashima serves as our economic hub," she explained. "While the current dinsions seem adequate, we must anticipate future developnt. As Wano's reputation for economic opportunity spreads, an increasing number of rchants and nobles have begun arriving to conduct business and tourism activities."
She continued, "Consequently, we collectively determined that Onigashima's original size would prove insufficient over ti. I tasked Koala with relocating several uninhabited islands I had identified, effectively expanding Onigashima's total area."
"Hancock deserves acknowledgnt for her contribution as well," Hina added. "The Calm Belt contains nurous high-quality islands—rich in resources yet undeveloped. She ticulously charted these locations on navigational maps, enabling Koala to systematically transport and integrate them with Onigashima."
Hearing her na ntioned, Hancock's ears perked up attentively. Realizing soone was acknowledging her efforts, she montarily ceased her self-congratulatory posturing.
Her satisfaction proved short-lived, however, as Ain, Hina, and Kalifa directed stern glares in her direction. Though Hancock normally remained undaunted by their disapproval, Luffy's presence—particularly after his recent intervention—compelled her to suppress her indignation. She lowered her gaze and discreetly recorded their nas in her small notebook for future reference.
"I see..." Luffy stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Given these circumstances, perhaps 'Onigashima' no longer seems appropriate as a designation. We should consider renaming it. What about 'Seagull Island'? This would simultaneously represent Marine authority while signifying a peaceful, stable haven."
Since the specific na held minimal importance, and Luffy had proposed the change, the won naturally expressed unanimous agreent.
Thus, Onigashima officially beca Seagull Island. Though superficially a re nonclature adjustnt, this transformation symbolically announced the definitive conclusion of Kaido's era. A new age—belonging to erging powers and fresh perspectives, or more precisely, an era uniquely defined by Luffy himself—stood poised to comnce.
Since returning to Wano Country, Luffy had prioritized developntal initiatives. Through the diligent governance efforts of his capable partners, both Wano and the recently integrated Dressrosa demonstrated remarkable prosperity.
The G66 Marine branch now commanded tens of thousands of soldiers, benefited from Dr. Vegapunk's technological innovations, and enjoyed financial stability through sea stone mining operations. Collectively, these factors had transford G66 into a formidable power that could not be disregarded.
Indeed, many observed that this single division possessed sufficient capability to potentially dominate the entire New World. Even within Marine ranks, rumors circulated suggesting Admiral Luffy had accumulated excessive power and operated with troubling autonomy.
These murmurings, however, were swiftly suppressed by Marine leadership, spearheaded by Fleet Admiral Sengoku himself. The Fleet Admiral even convened a high-level conference specifically addressing this matter.
Speaking candidly before assembled Marine commanders, Sengoku declared that should any of them demonstrate the capacity to defeat an Emperor as Luffy had accomplished, he would unhesitatingly recomnd their promotion to Admiral rank, authorize them to establish a new Marine branch, and ensure they received comparable institutional support.
Following this pronouncent, critical voices among the Marine command structure quickly subsided. The reality remained unspoken but understood: regardless of whether they possessed the strength to challenge an Emperor, even achieving Admiral status wouldn't guarantee the ability to develop an equivalent to the G66 branch.
After all, none possessed access to strategic resources like sea stone in the quantities Luffy controlled. None had established a corporate empire that developed revolutionary computing technology, popularized video gaming throughout the world, and generated substantial tax revenue. And certainly, none maintained relationships with a network of queens and princesses who provided hundreds of thousands of loyal subjects and invaluable political connections.
The man who had sohow consolidated these diverse advantages was Luffy—a singular anomaly in the World Governnt's eight-century history.
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