Chapter 1202 - 703: Becoming the King of the World! (2)

Lily, while speaking, took out a stack of documents and said, "As of half a month ago, the investigation work has been fully successful; we have substantively occupied numerous islands in the first half of the New World. Although they haven’t been fully mapped yet, the remaining islands require exploration and discovery."

"Currently, in Magnetic Field Island, we own twenty-six, covering all nodes along the New World route. In terms of islands with sufficient living space, there are five hundred thirty-four, and the total number of islands, excluding the tiny Coconut Island, is three thousand eighty, consisting of tiny islands with only a few residential points and uninhabited islands."

"Regarding population, the current census shows twenty-four million six hundred eighty thousand seven hundred twenty-one people."

"Hmm?"

Sage was startled, "The territory expanded so much? Yet the population is just this amount?"

"Indeed, the numbers are not large." Lily stated, "The New World is too chaotic; people die every year due to the rampant Pirates, the Navy’s wars, and the plundering between Adhering and Non-Adhering Countries. As a result, there weren’t many people here initially. Nations with over a million in population are all strong nations, but currently, there aren’t many strong nations that can establish themselves in the New World."

No matter how strong a country is, it cannot withstand double or even triple blows and attrition.

Pirates want to loot, the Navy wants to fight, and after fighting, they also swipe things along the way, considering Non-Adhering Countries have no human rights, and Adhering Countries covet them.

Over time, even strong nations can’t sustain.

The only country with geographical advantages so thoroughly occupied, Wano Country, is now occupied by Kaido, leaving residents scattered throughout O’hara with no place to live.

"Nevertheless, compared to strong nations, we already have a larger population than the major nation of Alabasta, and unlike their desert, most of our islands possess abundant resources allowing for comprehensive development. However, developing all islands will require considerable time and population."

Lily looked up at Sage, "Sage, we lack people."

The main reason for everything is people; prosperity is also created by people.

An island without people is simply empty; prosperity is not human prosperity.

Before, Sage owned a hundred islands with a population of four million spread across them, ensuring no island was lacking; but now that the number has risen to over three thousand, with only a little over five hundred that even have populations and those figures suggest they’re just regular islands, barely qualifying as residential points.

These all need population supplementation.

Without people, there’s no domestic demand.

"Isn’t it time to initiate the immigration plan?"

Lily asked, "Regarding Alabasta..."

They still have an undeveloped plan.

The plan is to do business with Alabasta, open factories, and attract people to move in.

With over ten million inhabitants living in the stingy desert, relocating them isn’t impossible.

Moreover, the preparations are all set; previous negotiations were smooth, and the plan can be initiated directly this time.

"What about the surrounding radiation? Is it just Alabasta? There are numerous islands nearby, right? Are they included? I recall that it’s not far from Drum Island, correct?" Sage asked.

"Drum Island, now renamed Sakura Kingdom?"

Lily pondered for a moment and nodded, "Indeed not far; compared to before, the Sakura Kingdom has renewed importance on medicine. But population-wise, it’s not necessary, as Drum Island’s population is not large, and if it’s talent we need, their medical technology is not needed."

From a technical standpoint, they don’t lack medical expertise.

At the highest level is Vegapunk, nearly omnipotent; in upper levels, there’s Queen specializing in epidemic chemistry, and the genius surgeon Hogback, plus nurtured medical talents at middle and lower levels.

Even Caesar contributed quite a bit to literature and technical materials.

No one really values Drum Island alone.

"Let’s proceed with that; sometimes it’s not about whether technology is adequate, but whether talent is useful." Sage smiled, "My door is open, then let’s be thorough, marketing efforts keep up. Yes, let’s start from Drum Island, bring in some highly skilled medical experts to report on their experiences after arriving here. With the publicity, people worldwide will know. If the news confirms the good living standards here where everyone can pursue their dreams, people will certainly come. Of course..."

He clenched his fist, "We also need strong military escort, and it just so happens, recently my military prowess is quite ample!"

Having just defeated two of the Four Emperors, achieved the rank of Pirate Emperor, unified the New World, indeed full of martial morality, absolutely at the zenith!

"In the grand age of sailing, outward expansion continuously plunders raw materials, essentially colonial efforts, ultimately ensuring the sun will rise from anywhere and illuminate my territory! Never setting!"

Sage menacingly said, "Let those folks chase dreams and arrive at O’hara to realize them; as long as dreams can happen here, we will attract more population. Coupled with our trade, increasing influence in the Underworld, wielding untouchable power! Multi-stranded connections allow everyone to realize their dreams here! The O’hara Dream!"

"Of course, compared to those inhumane ones, my home boasts strength, and I, as a landlord, am somewhat decent, focusing on mutual prosperity. The living standards of those below are gradually rising, along with a rich industrial chain and ever-advancing technology, ensuring one day we can supply goods worldwide, standardize globally, and have everyone cheer for me! They will cheer for the shared prosperous destiny belonging to both me and humanity!"

The pinnacle essence of three eras!

Sage blended a bit of everything anyway since useful things shouldn’t go unused.

This sea itself holds the capacity to host the commonality of those three eras.

All mixed in here; though not yet achieving the final form, it is slowly underway, but as long as he stands, O’hara will someday follow his plans, continuously advancing to attain the strongest form!

The timing wasn’t right before, but now everything is nearly ready, with numerous gaps to fill within the territory, clearly necessitating such action!

"In the Underworld and Cross Guild, spread the news, activate those folks to assist me. Regardless of who they are, as long as they don’t breach my rules, I will accept!"

"For areas I can’t reach and navigation difficulties, let them solve those problems and bring people here."

"Pay to buy them?" Lily frowned slightly.

"If necessary, spend some money to get things done; now we need rapid expansion. I’ll provide settlement funds; we aren’t fraudsters. As long as our advertised message gets through, those informed folks will certainly feel drawn, notify the two groups to primarily grant us green lights. By the way, send some people as immigration officers to select and assist; reward those who help bring people here and kill anyone on the ships who engage in abuse."

Triangular trade, depending on timing, sometimes proves beneficial.

If Sage were less attentive to overall value, he might opt for free labor, but this landlord tends to concern himself with more factors.

If promoting the O’hara Dream, incoming people shouldn’t be treated like slaves; however, if too many are received, there’s fear of potential mistreatment by transporters causing loss of enthusiasm, which wouldn’t be ideal.

Hence punishment is essential where needed.

Sage laughed, "Regarding monetary matters, they’re not a concern. Once someone arrives, they will create value that compensates my expenditures. There’s no loss in any way."

"In terms of the Four Seas’ two seas, let the Pirates stir up chaos on their own. The harsher the chaos, the more people I’ll acquire."

"Also, initiate plans for Paradise; control trade in that territory, simultaneously managing various fronts; once the time comes..."

Sage laughed heartily, spreading his arms, "The dream I once voiced at Inverted Mountain will be realized!"

Become the world’s largest landlord...

Become...

King of the World!