Chapter 342: The Current Dragon Flame Pirates
"Leader, the food here is really good—you've got to try it."
Terry grinned as he spoke to Monkey D. Dragon, who sat across from him.
Dragon looked around the restaurant. The windows and walls were made of glass, colorful lights shone overhead, and music played from the counter area—everything felt completely different from the rest of the world.
The restaurant was already packed with customers. Some were pirates, others were native residents of the island, but all of them wore smiles, happily drinking and eating fresh dishes.
A light flickered in his eyes.
"This world… if only it could all be like this."
Dragon murmured.
"Leader, what do you think?" Terry asked with a smile.
"It's good."
Dragon nodded.
At that moment, he was already thinking about meeting Jiang Qize.
Over the years, the Revolutionary Army had been steadily expanding its forces, but due to financial constraints, their growth had always been slow.
Their only way of making money was selling weapons, yet those channels had long been monopolized by the underground emperors and other black-market arms dealers. Trying to take a share from them was extremely difficult.
After all, their weapons weren't much different from other dealers'. Aside from selling at slightly lower prices, they had no other advantage.
But now, he had found an opportunity.
Every aspect within the Dragon Flame Pirates' territory far surpassed the rest of the world. There were many novel items—clothing, toys, image shells, lighting, batteries, and more. If these were distributed across the entire world, they would undoubtedly generate massive profits.
Moreover, he noticed that the Dragon Flame Pirates no longer used ordinary firearms. Their guns were terrifyingly powerful, with range and performance that completely outclassed the weapons used across the seas.
Most importantly, the Dragon Flame Pirates also possessed warships like those the Navy had used in recent years to sweep across the seas—and theirs were even more powerful.
If the Revolutionary Army could secure cooperation with the Dragon Flame Pirates, it would usher in tremendous growth for them.
"Here you go, gentlemen—your dishes. Please enjoy."
Soon, a handsome young waiter with a towel draped over his shoulder brought out two plates, smiling as he placed them in front of them.
"Mmm." Terry's eyes lit up as he immediately picked up his chopsticks and started eating.
On every island, in every town, there were streetlights installed, along with bars, hotels, restaurants, and cinemas. There were also shops selling all kinds of snacks and strange toys.
These were all unique features exclusive to the Dragon Flame Pirates.
…
On Dragon Island, atop Ancestral Dragon Peak.
Inside a palace that had already been magnificently decorated—grand and beautiful—
"Captain, this is the income for this quarter. After deducting all expenses, everything is here."
Robin held a ledger in her hands. Beside her were massive wooden chests—twenty in total.
"Mm."
Jiang Qize opened his eyes, a flash of authority glinting within them.
An aura spread around his body, so heavy it seemed to make the very space around him viscous.
Over these past years, he had not left Dragon Island even once. He had devoted himself entirely to cultivation, while assigning various tasks for others to carry out.
At the same time, he had been accumulating wealth.
Under his instructions, the Dragon Flame Pirates' territory had already taken on the appearance of his previous world.
A large number of interesting and visually appealing items had been developed and produced, then sold across the seas.
With Capone Bege's channels across the four seas, along with Doflamingo and Stussy's networks in the Grand Line, he had amassed enormous wealth.
"Anything else?"
Jiang Qize looked at Robin and asked.