The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the golden beaches of Dressrosa. Ron lay lazily on a custom beach chair, his fingertips gently sliding across the holographic projection screen.
On the backend data panel, the user growth curve of Tomato Free Novel was climbing at an astonishing rate—an additional 100,000 readers per hour. This number brought a satisfied smile to his lips.
"It seems the charm of words will never fade," he murmured, taking a sip of specially blended juice, the cool liquid sliding down his throat.
In the distance, on the Sea, several news ships flying the TikTok flag were filming the beautiful sunset, continuously supplying high-quality content to the platform.
Ron took a deep breath, his slender fingers gently swiping across his phone screen. After a moment of hesitation, he finally pressed the confirmation button.
The Creator Incentive Program, launched!
The event page slowly unfolded, and the first thing that caught the eye were three soul-stirring questions:
"When you were chasing updates late at night, did you ever toss and turn, unable to sleep because of the thrilling plot?"
"In your ordinary life, have you ever fantasized about becoming the powerful protagonist in a novel?"
"Deep within your heart, is there a magnificent world waiting to be told?"
Following these questions was a striking golden slogan: "Now, the scepter to write legends is in your hands! With just a smartphone, you can embark on your journey as a writer!"
The [Tomato Free Novel Writer Incentive Program] officially launched:
Sign in daily to receive 100 Belli in creative funds! Consecutive sign-ins increase by 100 Belli every day! For a full month!
Successfully create and sign a work to receive a 10,000 Belli starting bonus, withdrawable on the same day! Continuous updates also come with ongoing rewards!
Top authors will receive an olive branch from Shenyu Culture Media, embarking on the path of a professional writer!
Special statement: We break all shackles!
Whether you are a slave in shackles or a maid in an apron;
Whether you drift on the Sea flying a Jolly Roger or stand guard at a Marine Base in a coat of justice;
Whether your fingertips are covered in fur or feathers—
As long as you have a phone, this is your creative sanctuary!
Ron stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the shimmering Sea in the distance, his fingers rhythmically tapping on the mahogany desk. He then announced the second event related to this activity!
"Continue Pirate King" Creative Contest—Let the legend live on through your pen!
Following the enthusiastic response to the "Author Incentive Program," Ron decided to go a step further and directly open up the rights to continue Pirate King!
—The blank after the Marineford War, to be filled by you!
Participants can freely create storylines after the Marineford War, whether it's Luffy's new journey to become the Pirate King, Sabo leading the Revolutionary Army in new battles, or even Blackbeard's conspiracy to dominate the New World...
As long as your story is exciting enough, it has a chance to be witnessed by millions of readers!
Millions of Belli in creative funds to support your dreams!
The contest offers a high creative fund. Winners will not only receive a 1 billion Belli prize but also full promotion from Shenyu Culture Media, getting their works featured on official accounts of various kingdoms and even live streams!
To encourage creators to strive for excellence, Ron also introduced an unprecedented reward:
—Selecting the work "most closely aligned with the original storyline"!
The judging panel will evaluate from multiple dimensions such as plot structure, character development, and dialogue style to select the continuation work that best captures the essence of the original.
—The first-place winner will receive preview chapters of the latter half of Pirate King!
This is confidential content that even high-ranking World Government officials find difficult to access!
The winner will have early access to unreleased key plot points of Pirate King and may even influence the future development of the story!
Ron looked at the published content, gently swirling his wine glass, and chuckled softly:
"This era is called 'Free Creation'!"
....
When Ron announced the detailed content of the "Tomato Free Novel Creator Program," the entire world was shaken!
This unprecedented literary creation incentive program not only broke the shackles of traditional publishing but also opened up the rights to continue the legendary work Pirate King. Most excitingly—the total prize pool reached 1 billion Belli!
Whether they were ordinary people with dreams of writing novels or those who had already tried writing themselves, everyone was now eager to participate.
The most striking aspect was undoubtedly the astronomical prize money—1 billion Belli!
This enormous sum, enough to change lives, made countless people see the possibility of realizing their dreams!
"This is not just a competition,"
Morgans of the World Economic News Agency said in the video,
"This is a revolution that will change the landscape of world literature!"
Even the usually composed Fleet Admiral Sengoku had to admit:
"The impact of this plan may be even more far-reaching than we imagine."
...
The news spread like thunder across the Four Seas:
East Blue, Windmill Village.
The afterglow of the setting sun illuminated the wooden sign of Makino's pub. This usually quiet little pub was now bustling with noise.
Ever since the news of the "Tomato Free Novel Creator Program" arrived, the village's novel enthusiasts had flocked in, filling every corner of the pub.
"Did you hear? You can sign up as long as you can type!" a young fisherman excitedly waved his phone. "A billion Belli! I've never seen so much money in my life!"
"Stop dreaming! With your misspelled words, you'd better stick to fishing!" The carpenter next to him laughed, patting his shoulder, but secretly, he was writing something with charcoal under the table.
"Who says? You can write novels even if you can talk!"
Suddenly, the pub door was kicked open, and a rough voice boomed through the room—
"Move aside, all of you! I'm signing up!"
Everyone turned around to see Dadan the bandit and her subordinates storming in menacingly. She plopped down on a stool, wiped the table with her wine-stained sleeve, and with a grand gesture, opened her phone, ready to create!
"Big Sister Dadan, you want to write a novel too?" Makino chuckled, covering her mouth, and offered a glass of freshly brewed beer.
"Of course!"
Dadan took a big swig of beer, slamming the glass heavily on the table.
"I'm going to write about that brat Luffy becoming the Pirate King! But—"
She revealed a cunning smile,
"In my story, he'll eventually eliminate all Pirates! So this Sea no longer needs a 'Pirate King'!"
The pub instantly fell silent. Everyone stared, dumbfounded, at the usually crude Big Sister.
"W-what? Is something wrong?"
Dadan felt a bit uncomfortable under their gaze and roared gruffly,
"That old man Garp keeps nagging about Luffy becoming a Marine, but I'm going to make him the Pirate King! And then make him personally end this damned Pirate era!"
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