One Piece: I am the Fleet Admiral?

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When the warm and soft rays of the sun shone on the world, the battle between the Marines and the pirates was decided.

The Whitebeard Pirates were defeated.

"Whitebeard" Edward Newgate, known as the strongest pirate in the world, had led his crew all the way to the Kingdom of Bertomy Passion, ready for ten battles.

In the end, he was "seriously injured and coughed up blood" by the hero, Vice Admiral Garp, and the Marine soldiers.

At the port, Garp, along with many bloodied and exhausted officers and soldiers, stood looking out at the sea.

In their line of sight, the Moby Dick was rapidly "escaping."

At this moment, under the sunlight, the image of the Marines was so tall and mighty.

Click click click.

Soldiers and civilians, who had appeared unnoticed, were holding cameras and chatting excitedly.

This scene was captured from all angles, without missing a single detail.

On the side of the Akatsuki, the kings and nobles who hadn't slept all night, along with the common people, also witnessed the entire battle.

"White...Whitebeard was beaten away?"

Someone suddenly said, their voice trembling.

Immediately, the previously quiet and tense atmosphere was instantly broken.

"Oh my God, am I really not dreaming? That mighty Whitebeard was driven away by the Marines."

"Not only that, but he was also made to vomit blood by the hero, Vice Admiral Garp."

"It turns out the Marines are this strong! I was worried about pirates breaking in last night."

"As expected of the Marines who protect the whole world. If my kingdom had them, I wouldn't need to fear the pirates."

"So strong, the Marines are really strong."

Everyone came back to their senses, their faces flushed with excitement.

At this moment, whether they were the local residents of the Kingdom of Bertomy Passion or the kings and nobles who had been brought there, they all felt the same.

There was no doubt they had witnessed history.

Everything that happened last night would definitely shock the world.

The Marines' momentum would be even more prosperous.

The arrogance of the pirates will also be completely suppressed.

Suddenly!

"I heard that Vice Admiral Garp is going to be stationed at Akatsuki in the future, standing as a guard for the Marines in this sea area."

A clear voice echoed from an unknown corner of the crowd.

The words seemed to have a magical power, resonating in everyone's ears.

At the same time, several conversations sparked at just the right moment:

"Doesn't that mean this will be the safest place on the entire Grand Line?"

"Of course! If even Whitebeard, the strongest pirate, was defeated, who else could dare to attack here?"

"Wow, that means living here will be worry-free in terms of supplies and safety. The land value is bound to skyrocket."

"Hmm, I heard that the Fleet Admiral plans to promote recreational activities here, so there will be lots of entertainment in the future."

Many kings and nobles fell silent, their faces lighting up with excitement.

If yesterday they had a mild interest in Akatsuki's properties, after witnessing the strength of the Marines firsthand, their interest had now skyrocketed to an overwhelming desire.

As they listened to the unknown conversations, their heartbeats quickened.

The Marines, who could even repel Whitebeard at the height of his power, were strong enough to fill the deepest void in their sense of security.

At this moment, they reconsidered their decisions.

Suddenly, it didn't seem so bad to have waited for the villa check-in.

Especially since the Marines had arranged free accommodation in a five-star hotel to pass the time while waiting.

"Akatsuki isn't something just anyone can buy into. I heard that aside from the king, the residents are all nobles. If there's ever a problem with their country or a need for supplies, there will be influential people to rely on."

This last statement caused a stir.

The kings gasped for breath.

In their positions, high-end connections were what they needed most.

Having a king as a friend and maintaining good relations was equivalent to having the powerful backing of an entire kingdom.

Whether it was forming mutual business ventures to amass wealth together or aiding each other in times of pirate attacks or civil unrest, these relationships were invaluable—beyond what any amount of berries could measure.

The benefits were immense.

At that moment, the crowd suddenly became lively.

Nearly a hundred people were seen waving banknotes in their hands, rushing toward Akatsuki.

As they ran, they shouted:

"I want to buy a house! I want to buy a villa in Akatsuki!"

"I have money! I can place an order right now!"

"Salesperson, hurry up and sign the bill!"

"We can't wait any longer; if we delay, we might miss out!"

The kings and nobles, their pupils wide with anxiety, found themselves rushing toward Akatsuki without even thinking. They moved on instinct, trotting in the direction of the villas.

"Hey, don't push! Watch out King Graeme!"

Graeme and his CP0 subordinate were mixed in with the kings' group, just like yesterday. They, too, were being jostled as they hurried forward.

Before long, the hall of Akatsuki was filled with anxious voices.

"The last 100 units are sold out. If you're interested, please place your orders quickly."

"Wait, wait, I want to buy one, but I didn't bring enough berries. What should I do?"

"Don't worry, we offer door-to-door collection services. Please register over here."

"I've set my sights on this one! Hurry up and secure it for me."

"I'm short on funds. Can anyone lend me two billion berries? I promise I'll repay it."

"Dear noble, have you heard of the Marine Bank's loan services?"

"Relax, the Marines have a teleportation scroll to ensure your payment for the house won't be intercepted en route."

The scene was a stark contrast to yesterday's emptiness.

Today, Akatsuki was packed with people. The kings and nobles, spurred by the crowd around them, placed their orders as if they were in a frenzy.

What they failed to notice was that the first wave of people who entered with banknotes in hand didn't actually pay. Instead, they quietly sneaked out in groups.

Only genuine buyers like them remained in Akatsuki.

From the tallest office building, Vice Admiral Tsuru observed the situation below and let out a long sigh of relief.

"At this rate, we might sell everything today."

Although she had been busy working behind the scenes, she had kept a close eye on Akatsuki.

In six days, only a few units had been sold, and it would be a lie to say she hadn't felt a bit anxious.

In this era dominated by great pirates, with numerous powerful replicas out there, the hope of completely curbing and ending their reign seemed within reach.

All that was needed was for berries to fund the world's powerhouses and build a fleet of ships to patrol the seas.

If the final stage had to be halted due to financial issues, it would be a significant loss.

"Alright, the plan of the main body can be activated now," said Akira's copy, closing his diary with a nod.

The Kingdom of Bertomy Passion was under Marine control.

To build villas here, there was no need to pay for land acquisition, apply for construction permits, or bribe officials at various levels.

Essentially, aside from the materials and labor costs for constructing the villas, all the profits went to the Marines.

Even the lowest-priced villa, if one wasn't too particular about construction materials, and if the workers worked overtime to complete the project quickly, could yield up to 4.3 billion berries in profit.

And now there were so many kings and nobles involved.

They were all bought and sold without any upfront capital. The kings and nobles paid for the construction, and then the Marines sold the villas back to them at a high price.

It's easy to predict that the profits from the Bertomy Passion Kingdom alone would completely resolve the Marines' financial crisis.

"But it's still not enough."

The copy of Akira took off his glasses, wiped them, and looked at Vice Admiral Tsuru, saying, "Of course, the more money, the better. The wealth of these kings and nobles hasn't been fully tapped yet."

"What are you planning to do next?" Tsuru asked.

"That's something I need to think about."

The copy of Akira stood up and handed the diary to Tsuru.

"I can feel my strength running out. This diary contains everything I've done during this period and my ideas for generating wealth in the future for the Kingdom.

"After the new me comes into existence, just show him this."

"I believe, since it's all still me, I should be able to understand those thoughts."

"Then goodbye, Aunt Tsuru. Thank you for your cooperation during this time."

With a chuckle, the Akira clone finished speaking and vanished on the spot.

In Tsuru's line of sight, only a withered yellow leaf was left, slowly drifting to the floor.

"Although you were just a copy, I still want to say something to you..."

"Thank you for everything you did for justice!"

With a complex expression, Tsuru raised her hand, carefully caught the withered leaf, and placed it gently in her palm.

"Akira, I took pictures of the two guys you asked me to keep an eye on, look..."

Just then, Vice Admiral Garp walked in, smelling of sweat after battling Whitebeard all night.

He was holding two photos in his hand, ready to make a report, but after looking around, he didn't see Akira.

"Tsuru, where is Akira?"

"His strength faded, and he's gone."

The smile faded from Garp's face.

Time passed slowly.

Finally, after the sun set, the bustle of Akatsuki gradually died down.

Graeme and his CP0 subordinate emerged alongside many satisfied kings, nobles, and newly minted villa owners.

But at this time, they lagged behind the crowd, their expressions dull.

As they watched the people gradually disperse, Graeme suddenly asked:

"Do you know how much the Marines earned today?"

"Captain..."

The CP0 subordinate swallowed hard, a big "₩" symbol practically shining in his bloodshot eyes.

"Well, it looks like trillions."

Graeme shuddered.

He glanced back at Akatsuki, his gaze reflecting deep contemplation.

After a long pause, he finally said:

"You think... we should start selling houses and making sales calls too?"