Chapitre 11: 11
When Jackson looked, he was somewhat surprised to see the obedient Bartolomeo following Reinhardt.
This was the rebellious, defiant guy, yet he had really been tamed by the old Godfather?
However, this was a good thing. The stronger the family, the happier he felt.
Looking at Reinhardt's calm expression, Jackson couldn't help but sigh in his heart. The old Godfather, Rein has grown into a leader who can lead the family forward and mature. Can you rest assured in the heavens now?
"Godfather, the staff has been gathered, please proceed with the meeting."
Jackson said.
Reinhardt nodded, "Thank you for your hard work."
"This is what I should do."
The Ulysses family was the largest underground power in Loguetown.
Although it was said like this, in reality, Loguetown was not some giant monster. Though there were several hundred roads, they were not as vast as depicted in the original, and the limits of this place were clear.
The population was only a few hundred thousand, and the underground world had only a few thousand people.
Under these circumstances, even though the Ulysses family was famous as the top family, the number of members under its command was only about a thousand.
This was roughly equivalent to Reinhardt's small high school class in his past life.
The family's mansion was fully occupied by everyone.
Reinhardt climbed up the temporarily built leader's platform, looking down. A sea of black heads all looked up at him.
Most of the expressions on people's faces were confused.
They didn't know why this meeting was being held or why they were even attending.
Of course, there were some people who looked at Reinhardt with excited expressions.
The team at the front was made up of family officials: those in charge of business, intelligence, logistics, diplomacy, and combat, all of them gathered together.
"Wow, so many people!"
Bartolomeo, who had been following Reinhardt and climbing up the leader's platform, exclaimed. "This is the Ulysses family!"
Much stronger than his small Barto Club with just two or three cats.
Reinhardt held a Den Den Mushi in his hand, and the loudspeakers around him were set up to clearly transmit his voice to everyone's ears.
"I have always hated idle talk, so I won't say any unnecessary words," Reinhardt said. "I am Ulysses – Reinhardt, the new Godfather of the family."
The people below the platform fell silent, as if the change of Godfathers meant nothing to them.
Reinhardt didn't care at all and continued, "The purpose of today's meeting is for three things."
"First, to deal with some family traitors."
Before he finished speaking, Jackson, the leader at the back of the platform, dragged the four traitors up to the leader's platform.
Looking at the injured figures, the people below the platform immediately stirred.
"Is that... Mr. Brad?"
"Is that Lord Jon?"
"Mr. Diya, Lord Falke! Are they all traitors?"
"That's what the Godfather said! Could it be that Mr. Leon and the old Godfather were both harmed by them!"
In an instant, anger began to spread among the crowd.
"Kill them!!"
"Deal with these traitors!!"
Brad and the others, having no strength left to even beg for mercy, could only kneel on the platform, panting heavily.
The betrayers weren't just those four; their subordinates and officials had also turned traitor, but those people weren't even worthy of appearing here.
Reinhardt spoke, "Everyone has family, and family should be cherished. But these gentlemen have betrayed us, they have betrayed their own families."
"Betrayal cannot be forgiven, I hope everyone remembers this."
Reinhardt waved his hand lightly, and the four traitors flew into the air.
"See clearly, this is the fate of betrayal."
Reinhardt snapped his fingers, and in the next moment, the bodies of the four men suddenly swelled up, becoming round like balloons.
Then—
Like torn cloth releasing steam, the four traitors' bodies directly bloomed into four brilliant blood-colored flowers.
The blooming blood flowers didn't fall; instead, they were bound by mental power, tightly compressed into a mass.
Reinhardt didn't turn his head to ask, "How is it, Uncle Jackson? Was it shattered to pieces?"
"Ah, seems like it couldn't be broken any further."
Jackson softly replied, his eyes misting with tears.
The old Godfather, Leon, Rein has avenged you.
"...."
Below, there was an instant, profound silence.
This... This method of death is truly terrifying!
This Godfather is too powerful!
Even Bartolomeo couldn't help but click his tongue in admiration. Though he had just met this leader, and he appeared to be gentle on the surface, in reality, his actions were incredibly ruthless!
Jackson observed the silent family officials and subordinates, thinking to himself, Rein, you truly are the most suitable person to lead the family forward.
After this move, no one in the family would dare harbor any small thoughts.
Reinhardt was satisfied with the outcome of the execution.
After all, he had just risen to this position, and few people in the family even knew his name, let alone his authority.
But from now on, it would be different. No one in the family would dare oppose him.
It was worth the effort he had put into the design.
Achieving the effect of the earlier spectacle was not as easy as it seemed.
Mental power, both visible and invisible, Reinhardt had diluted it and poured it into their bodies through their pores, directly blowing them apart.
It required more control than usual, but the effect was far more potent.
Now that the effect was good, Reinhardt continued, "Next, the second matter: the Black Claw has been dealt with by me. Now, the focus of the family is expansion, and I need everyone's strength. The family is currently lacking many officials, and I hope that new officials will be selected from among you."
If Reinhardt's previous threat had silenced the family and their subordinates, now his words immediately stirred them into a frenzy.
"The Black Claw... was dealt with by the Godfather?"
"How could this be possible?"
"How is it impossible? Didn't you see? Yesterday, the Godfather instantly took out over a hundred members of the Black Claw!"
"The Black Claw has been dealt with, and now Loguetown belongs to us!"
The crowd erupted in intense excitement!
Everyone realized that now, there was no force in Loguetown that could stop the family's expansion!
If during the day the masters of Loguetown were the Navy, then they were now, in effect, the masters of Loguetown at night!
A sense of honor naturally emerged from within their hearts!
"Next is the third matter," Reinhardt did not stop and continued, speaking with a smile,
"In the past, I am not sure how the old Godfather treated you all, but I believe that everyone in this family is part of my family. And if they are family, then there should be no stinginess. I declare—"
"Anyone who faces any difficulties can request assistance from the family, ask for my help, and I will do everything in my power."
"Furthermore, from today onward, everyone's salary will increase by fifty percent."
"Uh uh uh uh!!!"
Like bullets from a machine gun, at that moment, the mansion seemed to turn into a sea of joy. Everyone excitedly shouted, even the ruffians who just wanted to support their families.
"Godfather!"
"Godfather!"
"Godfather!"
Various mixed shouts finally converged into one word.
Everyone was fervently cheering for the Godfather.
Jackson smiled brightly, a balance of softness and strength, thinking to himself, after this meeting, Rein, you should have the entire family firmly in your hands now.
"Godfather, Godfather," Bartolomeo was even more excited, saying, "Will my salary be increased too?"
Reinhardt smiled, "Yes."
"Yes!!!"
Bartolomeo jumped up in excitement.
"Hey hey hey, still so lively! With so many people at the meeting, have we already asked the Navy for permission?"
A lazy voice sounded, and Reinhardt turned toward the voice. A Navy squad was approaching from the mansion's entrance.
The leader was the supreme commander of the Loguetown Navy, Colonel Francklin from the Navy headquarters.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
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