One Piece: A Guide for Ordinary Players

Just when everyone thought Robert was about to be attacked, she suddenly buried her face in Robert's arms and sweetly called out, "Boss!"

Robert couldn't very well shove Baby5 away in front of everyone; that would hurt her feelings. So he could only pretend everything was normal and gently pat her shoulder, saying:

"It's been a long time. How have you been lately?"

Baby5 looked blissfully happy: "Buffalo and I are already S-rank mercenaries! We're really powerful, boss! When can we come back? Has the storm still died down?"

After the Dressrosa incident, Robert specifically recruited the highly promising and easily controlled Baby 5, and did not hand over her partner Buffalo to the Navy.

However, these two are well-known figures in the Don Quixote family, and it would be impossible for them to stay in Dressrosa. The public would immediately erupt in protest, so they had no choice but to be sent out to avoid the storm.

At the time, Robert had to return to the Navy camp to perform, so he didn't have time to take care of everyone. Their fate was Robert's responsibility. At the time, he only reported to Robert that they had been sent to become mercenaries, but he didn't expect that they had been put into the Bucky Express.

Buffalo held Bucky aloft, levitating him in mid-air. Bucky's eyes pleaded, but he shouted:

“Robert! These are all my underlings. Our two families are trading partners, interdependent. How can you not welcome them to have a meal together?”

Robert also pretended to be generous:

"I just wanted to meet Mr. Bucky, so how could I get you to come if I didn't act a bit fierce?"

"It's my treat today!"

"Everyone, like a dung beetle falling into a cesspool, eat until you're stuffed!"

Chapter 14 Shocks Bucky for a Century

Robert's smile was harmless, and Bucky laughed along with him.

The two bosses' smiles set the tone for the banquet, and the others naturally followed suit.

Panz Frye and Lily were delighted; they just wanted everyone to have food. Since the food was provided by Robb and he agreed to let others eat it, the father and daughter welcomed everyone.

The Bucky Express crew was also very happy. What kind of pirate was Robert? He had been fiercely beating Hajrudin to the ground and demanding an explanation, but when their boss arrived, he was treated to a grand banquet. What does that mean?

This shows that Bucky's influence is more effective than a fleet of more than a dozen ships or S-class mercenaries!

Judging from Buffalo and Baby5's reactions just now, it seems like they were originally Robert's people.

Combined with Bucky's line about "you are in me and I am in you," it seems that the cooperation between Bucky Express and Robert, the new emperor of the sea, is not just about these two S-class mercenaries. It's likely that Bucky Express also holds shares in Robert's businesses!

The foundation upon which Pakistan Express was established stemmed from the imaginations of its underlings. A mere two or three sentences exchanged between two people were enough for them to come up with seven or eight different versions of the story.

Bucky really likes Robert. Although he was always on the defensive during their meetings, Robert really gave him face.

Bucky felt genuine respect from Robert.

Others who came into contact with Bucky either knew his background and despised him, or they didn't know his background and fawned over him.

However, Robert, having fought with him and knowing that his strength was average, still respected him and affirmed his other talents.

Especially when outsiders are present, Robert is always very assertive, making Bucky put on airs in front of his underlings.

The subordinates were having a friendly party, while the two bosses dismissed everyone to have a private chat.

Even Baby 5, who was clinging to Robert, was handed over to the Heart Pirates to be taken care of by Robert, while he took Buggy to the central lake, the only place on Punk Hazard without lava.

"Commander Buggy, it's been more than half a year since we last met. Your pirate delivery business is doing very well."

Like a sedan chair carried by people, Robert was powerful, wealthy, and spoke so kindly that Bucky was naturally very humble in return.

"What are you saying? You're a major shareholder of Pakistan Express. If Pakistan Express is doing well, doesn't that mean your business is doing well?"

Robert chuckled: "I had almost forgotten about it until you mentioned it, but it seems that's indeed the case."

Bucky chuckled sheepishly and said, "It's about the dividends... well... Bucky Delivery is still in the expansion phase..."

Robert waved his hand with a smile: "Don't joke around, Chief Bucky. I don't need that kind of money. By the way, I just got some money from Tesoro a while ago. If you need money, just tell me. I can still invest a hundred or two billion Berries as usual."

Bucky was on the verge of tears, feeling utterly inhuman for suspecting that Robert wanted to see him to demand a share of the profits.

The news of his robbery of Tesoro is now spreading like wildfire across the sea. Some say it was to steal the two beautiful songstresses, Karina and Uta, while others say it was because they had a grudge at the gambling table.

But regardless of the cause, there is only one conclusion: Robert and Ace abducted the Golden City, Tesoro took the initiative to disband his large crew, and then disappeared with the ship.

Back then, Robert, in order to save Ace, joined the Whitebeard Pirates and destroyed Marineford.

Later, the White Group was being hunted down by the Black Group, and Robert once again launched a surprise attack on Beehive Island to relieve the siege of Wei.

Now that the two have joined forces to do such a big thing, many people are guessing that Ace has led the defeated Whitebeard Pirates to completely surrender to Robert.

As a result, calls for Robert to become one of the new Four Emperors of the Sea grew louder, since even the Whitebeard Pirates, who suffered a crushing defeat, still left behind a huge legacy of war.

Everyone in the world knows how wealthy Tesoro is. After acquiring Tesoro's entire golden city, Robert instantly became the richest man on the sea. Coupled with his powerful personal strength and numerous capable subordinates, all that's missing for Robert to ascend to the throne of the Four Emperors is a battle that can shake the world!

Bucky understood the trick, and immediately bent over, his face full of flattery, even changing his form of address:

"Boss! You have no idea, Pakistan Express is spending money everywhere these days. Not only do we have to pay employee salaries, but we also have to expand our channels and find business everywhere. Sometimes, the little money we manage to make can't even cover our costs..."

Robert looked at him with a grin: "Is the mercenary business so difficult? Why don't you just quit? It's not profitable anyway."

Bucky's expression froze instantly. He just wanted to plead poverty to get Robert to invest more, but he didn't expect Robert to tell him to shut down.

But if you look at it from another perspective, Robert's starting point is actually not wrong. Compared to other people's businesses, even if he didn't conceal his income, his Pakistan Express wouldn't be worthy of Robert's attention.

"Hehe, although it's difficult, my men rely on this line of work for their livelihood, so let's persevere. If you'd be willing to... just a little... sponsorship..."

Robert readily agreed: "Sure! How much do you need?"

Bucky was stunned; he had never seen an investment go so smoothly, and for a moment he was a little embarrassed.

Robert's smile was very sincere: "I don't lack money. They're all my brothers. You said it yourself, I have shares in Pakistan Express. I can't just watch you suffer."

Bucky swallowed hard, sensing that something was off about Robert. Although he couldn't figure out what Robert was up to, Bucky's greatest strength over the years was his ability to avoid danger and seek advantage. With the help of Conqueror's Haki and luck, he could always make the right decision at crucial moments.

"We can't always rely on your investment. Let's try harder, haha, but we don't need it this time..."

Robert grabbed Bucky's shoulder: "How can that be? I wouldn't have known you were having such a miserable time if we hadn't met today. Now that we know, we have to do something, or I won't be able to rest easy!"

"I just got a lot of money, but you know, that bastard Tezzolo's main asset is gold, and it's a hassle to sell gold for Berries, so..."

Bucky swallowed hard. The more proactive Robert was, the more ominous he felt. Seeing that Robert seemed to be in a difficult position, he quickly decided to politely decline Robert's offer.

"Alright, I'll give you Dressrosa!"

Robert's words made Bucky choke so badly he couldn't catch his breath, coughing violently until his face turned bright red.

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Giving money one sum at a time is not a solution. My most profitable business right now is Dressrosa. If you take over it, you'll have a steady stream of funds!"

"The most expensive initial reconstruction phase in Dressrosa is over, and various administrative plans and business transactions are on track."

"From today onwards, it's yours!"

"You can even rename it!"

Pakistani stammered, "Call me? Pakistan?"

Chapter 15 You idiot, here's another one to sell you melon seeds.

Robert's words truly frightened Buggy, who was a pure pirate with a mind full of schemes, betrayals, and plots.

What kind of place is Dressrosa? It was originally developed by Doflamingo into a trade hub for the New World. Not only is its tourism industry thriving on the surface, but its underground arms trade can also cover the entire world.

Now that Robert and his men have taken over, they've completely cut off the original black market. For a long time, the pirate community thought he was a complete fool, refusing to do business that everyone coveted and instead pretending to be a gentleman.

Even if you, Robert, stop selling weapons, does that clear your name? The Navy will still issue arrest warrants for you no matter what.

Pirates from almost all over the world were watching Dressrosa closely, eager to see how they would feed millions of hungry mouths and rebuild a megacity reduced to ruins without the money from arms deals.

But a few months later, everyone was dumbfounded.

With a continuous influx of funds, Dressrosa not only rebuilt remarkably quickly, but also re-established trade channels centered on grain trade and specialty materials.

Food from all over the world passes through Dressrosa, almost like a copy-paste operation, satisfying the people's hunger and even being exported.

Some people have calculated that Dressrosa's grain exports are 1.3 times its imports. In other words, the country is strangely spending money to buy grain while simultaneously exporting and selling grain, and its exports are a third more than its imports.

What they didn't know was that with the Tontatta tribe, plant cultivation masters, all Dressrosa had to do was have everyone farm and help those little people.

Different kinds of grains imported from all over the world were quickly crossbred and bred, and soon the best varieties suitable for planting in Dressrosa were developed. Several staple grains of the grass family can even be harvested four times a year on this summer island, and the yield is extremely high.

After consuming the Swallow-Swallow Fruit, the Indian led a group of people to carry out a materials revolution every day. They ate different metals every day to make alloys, and after recording their properties, someone would naturally mass-produce them according to the proportions. They quickly monopolized the materials supply business in the New World.

They even re-established trade relations with Kaido's Beasts Pirates, but this time they were no longer buying weapons from Kaido, but supplying the Beasts Pirates with alloy raw materials of different properties according to their needs.

In addition, with its special channels for trading various Sky Island specialties on a large scale, Dressrosa's economic strength and regional influence have far surpassed the period when it relied on arms to establish itself in the New World, making it a coveted prize for everyone.

Bucky's principle of life is that there is no such thing as kindness without a reason; all giving must be based on receiving more in return. Therefore, the more Robert gives, the more afraid he becomes.

Bucky was really tempted. Ever since their last meeting, when Robert promised him a country named after Bucky, he had been thinking about it day and night and longed to become the king of a country.

However, after years of being a pirate, Buggy's caution ultimately prevailed. After all, no matter how big the pie is, you still have to be alive to eat it.

"No, thank you. How could I possibly take such a big advantage of you? Besides, that's a member state of the World Government. How could I possibly defend it with my limited strength..."

Robert clapped his hands, looking as if he had just realized something: "That's right, everyone is envious of Dressrosa now. The daily revenue is astronomical. You really can't protect your reputation without some strength."

Bucky felt a pang of sympathy; his heart was bleeding at the thought of refusing such a huge temptation.

“I have a fearsome reputation at sea, while Law is still a Shichibukai. One of us is in the open, and the other is in the shadows. That’s how we barely managed to hold onto such a large territory as Dressrosa. Captain Buggy, although you’re doing quite well now, you’re still a bit short of the mark to conquer Dressrosa.”

Bucky hates being looked down upon, but when someone like Robert, who is willing to offer him a golden goose and whose strength and reputation are indeed a hundred times greater than his own, states the facts, Bucky doesn't even feel any anger.

"So, Chief Bucky, I need to help you establish your reputation first, so that we can deter the villains!"

"Why don't you become a Shichibukai too!"

Bucky was so shocked by Robert's leaps of thought that he couldn't say a word. He was filled with admiration and even saw a bit of his old captain Roger in him!

This is what a great pirate should be like! Pointing fingers at the world without any scruples, the Seven Warlords of the Sea are nothing more than easy prey to him!

Especially since Robert had a successful case before. He was the one who pushed Law to the throne of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and at that time, Tomoe himself was deeply involved in their plan!

The failed attempt to steal Captain John's treasure resulted in a truly happy ending for everyone.

The World Economic News gained significant media attention and even retains a gossip section to this day, dedicated to writing about the love, hate, and grudges among pirates.

Bucky's treasure pointer was completely cleared of suspicion. Everyone thought that Law had stolen the pointer, and no one would bother him for the treasure anymore.

Law thus kidnapped the Rocky Port and stormed Beehive Island, creating immense chaos and capturing the hearts of hundreds of powerful pirates. After presenting them to the World Government, he successfully ascended to the throne of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and his fearsome reputation spread far and wide, with no one daring to easily provoke this murderous star.

Even Blackbeard Teach gained his first island because of this, recruited Wang Zhi's pirates, and began to grow stronger.

It seems that only Wang Zhi suffered a major misfortune in the whole incident, but few people know that the real instigator, Luo Ba, was invisible throughout the entire incident!