"Supplies for one hundred thousand people, facing a Pirates crew that doesn't produce anything, the share needed is very large. But now we are in a hostile state, so we need you to act as a middleman. Transporting supplies from the World Government will certainly not be as timely as ours, so we need you to step up and earn a wave. Also, we need you to create a channel, enter Teach's territory, place the goods in Paradise, and sell them to the Revolutionary Army and the World Government."
Buggy hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Selling again?"
"The issues are mostly resolved, so of course, we need to operate again. We have now gained so much territory that we need all those people to have work to do. Our current internal demand is still a bit insufficient, so we need external trade to boost local incomes, then backfill our internal demand, allowing people to have money to use, money they dare to use, which is a positive cycle."
"However, some shares need to change. Now, under the Navy's full contraction, the Revolutionary Army is having a tough time, so this time the quantity of goods is three times that of the World Government. Of course, to prevent the World Government from falling into a weak position, Doflamingo, the next task is yours, and also the work we are preparing for you to take over."
Lily said, "Dressrosa is still left to you; it's now a smuggling hub. Your job is to connect with the World Government. We don't sell basic weapons to the World Government, but we do sell some high-tech items. Use these things to let the World Government believe they can reverse their battle situation."
You can't not earn money from the World Government, but basic supplies now don't fetch much price; the other side has retreated, relying on connections from Paradise plus the Four Seas. Supplies are absolutely sufficient, unlike in the New World, where due to traffic issues, they had to make large purchases from Sage.
But can they escape even if they don't buy?
If basics don't fetch high prices, high-tech surely will.
What Sage now wants to sell is just that.
"Hehehehehe, selling now? Developed by Vegapunk..."
Doflamingo chuckled, "This task is quite amusing, but the powerful technological weapons... aren't you afraid they'll be used against you?"
"For experimental purposes."
Lily said, "This is also for us to collect data, and we have left backdoors in this aspect. Though they have York, Vegapunk's clone, on their side, we will make the issue of backdoors known to the public; even if they know, it won't matter."
For backdoors, if you want safety, you have to give up secrecy; if you want secrecy, safety isn't guaranteed.
Take SSG, the Seraphim thing; they have secrets, but anyone with the key can command, and tinkering with some permissions can sway the battle.
Sage finds this meaningless; better to create a backdoor that everyone knows, so both you and I can use it, ensuring safety instead.
Moreover, it's an experimental weapon, used to collect data. By the time mass production starts, it will split into exclusive versions and specially supplied versions.
For instance, Vegapunk got inspiration from Sage, using the Mother Fire Seed's energy to develop small explosive bombs, capable of emitting high temperatures, possibly lacking in explosion power, but perfect for clearing life.
However, these must be sold as a set, requiring special bomb launchers to match, those big cannon mouths won't work, buy the bomb and the launcher together.
Rather than selling bombs, it's selling bomb launchers, constantly updated.
Technology leakage?
The World Government's technology is definitely more extensive than Sage's side, after all, Vegapunk was born how long ago, and the World Government has existed for how many years.
Having technology means nothing without manufacturing it, and it must be mass-manufactured.
Sage isn't looking down on the World Government; they simply lack large-scale manufacturing capabilities.
They even subcontract warships, where do they have manufacturing capabilities?
"War is not the goal; controlling this trade through war is our plan. However, considering..."
Lily glanced at Sage, "Considering our Disaster Pirates' conduct, this matter needs to be completed quickly, before Teach completes his deployment. We need to finish the job. No need to do it thoroughly, just establish contact as an excuse, the rest will naturally follow once Teach is defeated."
"Lucci, according to intelligence, how long until Teach completes his deployment?"
She then turned to Lucci, who was shrouded in shadow, leaning against the nearby wall.
"One month."
Lucci's figure emerged from the shadows, coldly stating, "They are distributing weapons and supplies, wanting to gather everything requires signals from our side; otherwise, Blackbeard wouldn't easily wage a 'decisive battle.'"
"Hmm, this is also why you were called to the meeting. This meeting didn't exclude anyone; the subordinates are aware, as are the special agents sent by the World Government. Instead of letting Teach take action, placing the battlefield in our controlled region, let's directly set it at the G-1 location, just another 'Summit War.' The outcome will be the same..."
"The Ability User of the Quake-Quake Fruit will die here!"
Sage took over from Lily, giving everyone a sinister smile, "That's settled, Captain Level figures and Pirates, circulate the recall order, excluding those disabled individuals, the island's chief officers also need to temporarily put aside their tasks, gather up everyone, give Teach a month to arrange meticulously, then initiate the decisive battle!"
"In terms of numbers..."
Lily calculated and said, "If we select strategically, we can have thirty thousand elite troops. Among them, there are five hundred Captain Level figures, the rest are all chosen elite pirates."
The numbers haven't decreased, but all selections are elite; Sage's Pirates force has surpassed one hundred thousand due to development over this period, but these are distributed across various territories.
Instead of picking thirty thousand elites from one hundred thousand, not that high a proportion, some are recruited as soldiers, similarly executing joint operations, and all Wano Country samurai will participate.
Also, Fishmen and Fur Race, as well as recruitment orders sent, Hajrudin will recruit and fight from Elbaf.
The number of Giants is unknown, but even one more represents a significant increase in combat strength.
Moreover, there's the Underworld; those debt collectors and former Bounty Hunters are also in this call for participation.
Not a lot, but absolutely powerful; any one of them out there can easily rack up millions in bounties.
This is all under O'hara's operation, among the currently massive-scale population, carefully selected absolute elites.
Sage looked at Issho, "During this period, to prevent Teach's madness... Issho, trusting the defense forces to you won't be an issue, right?"
"It is my duty," Issho nodded slightly, "As National Security Officer, I will certainly restrain the chaos."
"Excellent!"
Sage gestured with his hand, "Then let's begin. After this war, there will be no one obstructing my business!"
Then he will have time to thoroughly refine his present business structure; only by defeating Teach can he focus on penetrating business into the West Sea and North Sea.
When the timing is right...
The biggest plan should be brought up.
Seeing people gradually leaving, Sage poured himself a glass of wine, his mouth gradually curling into an extremely sinister arc.
"I have a big plan, but this matter hasn't yet reached a head..."
Sage looked at the three women remaining in the conference room, sneeringly said, "As long as the current plan proceeds smoothly, that Red Earth Continent will become a hindrance! Completely demolish that place, and the sea will truly unite as one. At that time, wherever I want to do business, I will go there to conduct business!"
Proposals need to be prepared in advance.
After all, his forte is making plans!
Once what he envisions proceeds smoothly, the plan of uniting the Four Seas can be put on the agenda!
...
One month later.
New World, G-1 Headquarters.
Bang!
"Pirate hahahaha!"
Amidst intense tremors, Teach's laughter echoed at the top, in the dense gaze of the people gathered in the square, his rough voice resounding in the fortress now transformed into a kingdom territory.
"It's all on this! Everyone, grab your weapons and just defeat Sage. The new sea-ending battle will be completed right here! Pirate ha, pirate haha, pirate hahahaha!"