Capítulo 165: Chapter 165
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"I bid 1 gold coin."
The first person to speak took everyone by surprise.
It was Vegapunk.
He was very interested in this kind of attribute-rich stone, thinking that incorporating such attribute stones as energy sources into his scientific creations could enable those robots to have the ability to shoot fire.
Seeing this evolutionary stone, Vegapunk had already decided to ask Dak for some to experiment with after the auction.
As for this particular one, he intended to use it for testing.
Vegapunk wanted to cut it open to see its internal structure and composition.
It was to satisfy his personal curiosity, so he didn't plan to take it from the Alliance.
"We, the Marines, bid 10 gold coins. We are determined to get this Fire Stone."
Sengoku stepped forward.
The Marines absolutely needed this evolutionary stone. Not only did Zephyr's Growlithe need a Fire Stone to evolve, but they also had Eevee, Vulpix, and Pansear, which all required a Fire Stone for evolution.
Although their research team was trying to find substitutes that could enable Pokémon evolution, they hadn't succeeded yet. They didn't even know the exact components of a Fire Stone, so how could they find a substitute?
"Sorry, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, but we are also quite interested. We bid 15 gold coins."
The Revolutionary Army representative, Dragon, stepped forward, though he didn't reveal his identity, still cloaked in his green cape.
"Humph, then let's compete fairly. 20 gold coins!"
"21 gold coins!"
"25 gold coins!"
Dak sat in the shadows of a corner, watching the scene with amazement.
Someone who didn't know better might think they were at an auction in a fantasy world. It was quite interesting.
A Fire Stone cost only 10 gold coins, or 100,000 Berries, in the Magical Mall. It was just an ordinary item.
But here, it was ultimately bought by the Marines for 200 gold coins, a 20-fold increase.
This was because it was currently the only Fire Stone on the sea, making it extremely valuable.
"Congratulations to the Marines for winning the Fire Stone!"
"Now, let's look at our second item…"
"An Everstone!"
"This stone can prevent Pokémon from evolving and keep them at their current stage!"
The light curtain transformed into a round, gray stone, looking plain and unremarkable, like something picked up from a corner.
"What's the use of this?"
"No idea."
"Don't want it."
"Pokémon should evolve to look cool."
The pirate crowd's 'Pokémon culture' quickly became evident.
Dak had anticipated this. Each world had its own culture.
In the pirate world, most people valued strength and sought power, so they naturally wanted their Pokémon partners to evolve and become stronger.
Only a few trainers who considered Pokémon as family and didn't have excessive demands for their future wouldn't mind whether they evolved or not.
For example…
"The Whitebeard Pirates bid 10 gold coins."
Newgate didn't need to stand up.
Raising his hand was enough to catch Olvia's attention.
"Bzzt~"
Little Egg (Happiny) , sitting on Newgate's head, happily waved his arms.
The reason Newgate bought the Everstone was that Little Egg liked the stone's shape and wanted it as his 'egg.'
As for evolution, Newgate never considered Little Egg's evolution. Whether it evolved or not, it was still his child. Evolution wouldn't change his love for it.
No one else competed for the Everstone, so it was easily bought by Newgate.
This made Dak sigh.
The Everstone was more expensive than the Fire Stone in the Pokémon world, being relatively rare.
But unfortunately, in the pirate world, even if it was rare, it had no market.
"The third item is…"
"A Dome Fossil."
"This is a fossil from another world, possibly part of the shell of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea."
Olvia read out the description from the notes.
But she was also puzzled about the fossil's purpose.
It seemed it could only be collected.
Dak was the only one who knew the fossil's true value—it was essentially an ancient Pokémon egg that needed special means to be revived.
As Olvia guessed, the crowd wasn't very interested in the fossil.
Both the Marines and the Revolutionary Army were short on funds and didn't want to spend money on something unclear or unnecessary.
Blenheim of the Whitebeard Pirates was interested, as his stone collection had decreased for various reasons since acquiring Pokémon. But the Dome Fossil was ultimately won by a wealthy merchant living in Alliance City.
This merchant had a passion for collecting ancient items, indulging his personal hobby.
"The fourth item…"
"A Poké Flute."
"This flute can produce a beautiful sound that wakes up sleeping creatures."
In the Pokémon world, it was used to wake up Snorlax blocking paths.
But in the pirate world, someone discovered another use for it.
"The Marines bid 10 gold coins."
"11 gold coins."
"15 gold coins."
The Poké Flute was finally won by the Marines for 70 gold coins.
Most trainers hadn't realized the value of the Poké Flute yet, but the Marines, who had been studying Pokémon battles, were different.
Sengoku and Tsuru knew some Pokémon moves could make targets fall asleep.
Falling asleep suddenly during a battle was dangerous. The Marines' 'Pokémon Special Forces' had used 'Sleep Powder' and 'Hypnosis' to eliminate many criminals.
To prevent falling victim to these moves, they decided to prepare with the Poké Flute just in case.
The auction continued.
One by one, items that hadn't been available in the Breeding House or the Friendly Store were put up for auction.
It was a small eye-opener for everyone.
Dak didn't bring out any rare items, as they wouldn't sell well.
Rare items could only be traded after valuation, which was cumbersome. It was better to use them as prizes for future events.
The auction was still simple.
All items were provided by the Alliance. When more worlds get in his hand, the auction would become more interesting.
For example, Xiao Yan from "Battle Through the Heavens" might auction a Green Lotus Core Flame.
Or Orochimaru from "Naruto" might offer the cells of the First Hokage, Hashirama.
At that time, the auction would gather prominent figures from various worlds, making it very thrilling.
The end of the Alliance Auction marked the official end of New Year's Day.
Alliance City would close in two days, and all visitors would have to leave until the next event.
The next day, Dak immediately began preparing to establish the Pokémon Academy.
This wasn't a simple project, as Dak needed to exchange each component and install it, modifying any unsuitable parts.
It took about a week to complete the Pokémon Academy, costing a total of 300,000 Coins.
The Pokémon Academy was located east of Alliance City, covering almost a third of the central street.
By now, it was January 7th, Alliance Calendar Year 1, with a bit over a month until the Academy's opening.
The enrollment process was ongoing.
Due to the expansion, an additional 150 students needed to be enrolled, with people from the Four Seas and the New World eligible to apply.
During this week, the destruction of the Beasts Pirates was finally discovered.
After an investigation by Morgans, it was quickly revealed to be related to the Pokémon Alliance.
This didn't surprise him.
The Pokémon Alliance was the only force capable of making a faction disappear without a trace.
News of a Breeding House branch in Wano Country also spread.
Pirates worldwide cursed, realizing the Pokémon Alliance was determined to eradicate them, but no one dared to confront the Alliance. They could only lay low.
The number of pirate crews was visibly decreasing.
With fewer pirates, trade between countries and islands became more daring, setting the pirate world on a path to normalcy.
Iceburg and Tom completed the Sea Train project.
Iceburg began building the Sea Train between Alliance City and Fishman City, with many shipwrights helping, so it wouldn't take long.
Tom and Franky, on the other hand, started constructing a 'Sabaody Gym' on Sabaody Archipelago as per Dak's request.
...
Twenty days passed.
The date was now February 1st, Alliance Calendar Year 1, a month away from the Pokémon Academy's opening.
During these twenty days, Dak and Tesoro discussed matters concerning various countries.
The Alliance's manpower expanded as many former Celestial Dragon slaves joined, adding 5,000 reserve members.
Meanwhile, Tom and Franky, after finishing the Sabaody Gym, moved on to build the 'Alabasta Gym.'
Everything was progressing according to plan.
Dak also had another task before the Pokémon Academy opened.
Finding 'Gym Leaders.'
(End of Chapter)
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The number of Pokémon on the sea was increasing rapidly, and the number of trainers was also rising steadily.
Many people began to take "trainer" as their main profession, forming groups, building ships, and setting out to sea, naming their groups "adventure teams."
These were essentially fleets like the Straw Hat Pirates, but instead of burning, killing, and looting, they focused on exploration. Whenever they landed on uninhabited islands, they hunted wild beasts and sea beasts, collected herbs and wild fruits, and sold them.
They might also buy special products from the Sabaody Archipelago and escort them to Dressrosa to sell at a higher price, earning the difference.
What is the most dangerous thing on this sea for people? What keeps people from venturing out?
It's not pirates.
It's the weather.
Especially for those living on the Grand Line, the unpredictable and chaotic weather is the most dangerous.
But among the Pokémon group, there is a move called "Sunny Day."
As the name suggests, it's a skill that changes the weather to sunny, very powerful, and it forcibly changes the natural environment.
Now, if you want to make money at sea, no one will take you seriously unless your team has a Pokémon that knows "Sunny Day."
In just a month, many "adventure teams" and famous "trainers" appeared on the seas of the Four Seas and Paradise.
For instance, the Marine "White Hunter" Smoker became a very famous trainer.
His Koffing released poisonous gas, harming enemies and obscuring vision, while Smoker, using his Moku Moku no Mi powers, was immune to the poison and hid in the gas, making him almost invincible.
However, with the rapid increase in trainers, a new problem arose on the sea.
This problem mainly occurred in countries and islands far from Breeding House branches.
In these places, not only was it difficult to buy Pokémon, but residents who managed to buy Pokémon eggs often chose to move closer to Breeding House branches and Pokémon Centers.
Especially since those who could afford Pokémon eggs were usually wealthy locals. Once they left, the country's income dropped, and naturally, the nation's power weakened.
This urgency led these countries and islands to request the Pokémon Alliance to set up branches and Pokémon Centers in their areas.
And this.
This was Tesoro's key to making money from these countries!
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Pokémon Island, Alliance Base, Conference Hall.
Dak and the core members of the Breeding House, the heads and deputies of various departments, and branch managers were all gathered.
A round table meeting was in progress.
"Throughout history, rulers have believed that great undertakings are based on territory, but I have always believed that the foundation of a great enterprise lies in the people. To stabilize the world, one must first win the hearts of the people!"
Dak stood before the round table, channeling the spirit of King Artoria, "The country is based on its people. I would rather the world betray me than betray the people!"
Claps and cheers erupted.
Among the applauders, Kuma, Vegapunk, and Olvia were the most enthusiastic.
If they had initially helped Dak out of a sense of gratitude, they were now genuinely drawn to his charisma.
"I, an old man, will serve Leader Dak with all my heart!"
Vegapunk stood up emotionally, swearing his allegiance.
"As people from various countries move, these kings and nobles will realize that a country's most important asset is not its land, but its people. Without them, a country will have neither money nor people, not even basic food."
"Only when they realize the importance of the people will they truly care about their happiness and safety. The people will reciprocate with loyalty, and the country will enjoy long-term peace and stability."
"Thus, the Pokémon era can endure."
Before Dak lay a holographic world map.
"Now, 27 countries and islands have requested us to build Breeding House branches and Pokémon Centers. This is our opportunity to maintain the Pokémon Alliance's superior position and earn legitimate wealth."
After Dak's opening speech, Tesoro stood up to discuss the main topic.
"Taxes?"
Vegapunk, as a former World Government-employed scientist, had some understanding of these methods.
"Exactly."
Tesoro nodded and continued, "To guard branches and staff Pokémon Centers, they must pay annual taxes. The amount depends on the local population and the number of Pokémon."
"If they refuse, they'll have to watch people gradually move away."
"Though it's still early, with trainers spreading worldwide, they'll soon realize the seriousness of the matter."
"With this revenue, we'll have the financial resources to acquire the Marines and maintain maritime peace and justice."
Tesoro laid out his plan.
"Excellent, Tesoro. Leave this to you, no rush. Bellamy, start finding out where the World Government's current headquarters is. Bon, contact the Revolutionary Army and the Marines, inform them the Alliance is preparing to act against the World Government, and they should be ready to avoid accidental loses."
Dak grinned.
It was about time to make the World Government disappear from this world completely.
From then on, the world would be fully under the Pokémon Alliance's control.
"Yes."
After the round table meeting, Dak immediately headed to Fishman City.
"Leader, what brings you to Fishman City today?"
Neptune, seeing Dak arrive, happily sat in his office, sipping tea.
His family had long adapted to their current lifestyle, enjoying a leisurely and comfortable life. He even had his own partners now.
Two Gyarados.
Due to Shirahoshi's presence, Fishman City had abundant Water-type energy. Water-type Pokémon growing here developed faster and healthier than in other places.
"I'm not here for a visit, Neptune. Isn't Fukaboshi nearing 15 this year?"
Dak looked at the two Gyarados coiled around Neptune, feeling somewhat nostalgic.
More and more Pokémon were starting to exhibit physical changes.
Not in appearance, but in size. Many Pokémon, if provided with enough nutrition and grown in a suitable environment, would exceed the average size of those in the Pokémon world.
For instance, these two Gyarados were about ten meters long, three to four meters longer than average Gyarados.
And they were only a month old, around level 20.
"Oh? Leader, are you here to find a match for Fukaboshi?"
Neptune's eyes twinkled, thinking of the young women in the Breeding House and getting the wrong idea.
"..."
Dak was speechless.
Fukaboshi was only 15, why rush to find a match?
"Isn't that it?"
"Of course not. You know I've been establishing Gyms on the sea recently, right?"
"Yes, but what are those?"
"They are crucial for trainers aspiring to reach the top."
Dak smiled without explaining too much.
"So, what does this have to do with Fukaboshi?"
"I want Fukaboshi to be the Water-type Gym Leader in Water 7, responsible for awarding the 'Water Badge.'"
Dak said, taking out a water droplet-shaped badge.
"Gym Leader?"
Neptune frowned, sensing it was a high-status position.
But Fukaboshi was only fifteen. Could he handle it?
"Yes, only eight Gym Leaders per world."
Dak had already planned it.
Each world would be like a region in the Pokémon world.
For instance, the One Piece world would have only eight Gym Leaders; the Naruto world would have eight; other worlds the same.
Trainers would encounter different Pokémon in different worlds and could challenge various tournaments.
"Eight!"
One world, eight Gym Leaders. As expected, it was a high-status position, destined for worldwide fame.
Neptune was understandably tempted.
When Fishman Island was in turmoil, he only wished for its safety.
But now, with safety secured, he naturally wanted more.
Ambition is endless.
"Well?"
"Isn't being a Gym Leader difficult?"
Neptune was shrewd, knowing such positions required capability.
"Yes, the trainer's strength must be adequate, and Fukaboshi must specialize in Water-types."
Dak nodded.
A Gym Leader needed to be a strong trainer.
The Gym Pokémon could be provided by the Alliance or be the trainer's own.
"That's no problem. Fukaboshi already has two Water-type Pokémon."
Neptune nodded and called Shark over.
"Father!"
Fukaboshi was no longer a prince, just an ordinary Fishman City resident.
He had also changed how he addressed Neptune, calling him 'father' instead of 'king.'
Two Water-type Pokémon accompanied Shark, as Neptune said.
A Carvanha.
A Horsea.
Both were classic Water-type Pokémon with strong evolutionary lines.
Shark was indeed a suitable candidate for a Gym Leader.
As for Fukaboshi's current strength and his Pokémon's low levels?
Most Pokémon in the One Piece world were still at low levels, given the Pokémon culture had just started.
Being a Gym Leader didn't require high personal strength, nor did it demand high-level Pokémon.
"Great, great. It's settled, Fukaboshi will be the Water Gym Leader in Water 7."
(End of Chapter)
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