One Piece: Kingdom Building System

Chapter 57: Planning

New World, Fortis Kingdom, Royal Palace, Study Room.

"How are the seeds prepared?" Ars asked while looking at Eina, Nezuko, Megumi, and Isshiki.

Ars had gathered everyone who worked in the Department of Agriculture because he had something to talk about.

"The preparations are ready, Ars" Eina as the Head of the Department immediately replied, "We just need to wait some time for the selection of superior seeds. It is possible that tomorrow the election will be finished and the seeds that have been selected will soon be planted."

Ars nodded and continued, "The meeting between the royal leaders is about to start and it's only two days from now"

"Two days from now? Does that mean the meeting will take place on February 16th?" Isshiki asked.

"Yes" Ars nodded, "The previous plan was for the meeting to take place tomorrow. However, there have been some changes to the schedule because there is a Kingdom that wants to establish a cooperative relationship with us and currently Hashirama and Iowa have left to take care of the matter of conversation. As long as the kingdom agrees to our terms. We can establish a cooperative relationship with them."

"What kingdom would like to establish a cooperative relationship with us, Ars?" Megumi asked curiously.

"Amazon Lily Kingdom" Ars said calmly.

"Amazon Lily Kingdom?" Eina raised her brow, "Isn't that a kingdom ruled by the Pirate Empress Boa Hancock? Isn't that kingdom a kingdom run by a group of pirates? Why should we build a cooperative relationship with them?"

"Even though it is. However, the geographical factor of the island caused them to do that" Ars said calmly, "The location of the Amazon Lily Kingdom is in the Calm Belt region which is a windless zone. No merchant ships dared to come there. It also makes it difficult for their empire to build a business network and can only rely on piracy to meet their needs. I've asked them for conditions regarding the prohibition of piracy if they want to establish a cooperative relationship and start setting up a business network that will later become the main source of income for their empire. Especially for the Grand Line area itself, our kingdom still doesn't have a cooperation network that can help us to market our products. As long as they agree to that, we can build a cooperative relationship."

"I see." Eina nodded.

"At the next meeting, I will try to recruit some workers back to work in your department. I will ask the kings, which kingdom is ready to help us in preparing human resources. That's why I called you here." Ars paused for a moment and continued, "How many human resources do you need to help complete the work you have?"

Eina thought for a moment and continued, "I don't think there's a need for too much for now, Ars." Eina said, "We currently don't need too many workers. Maybe around 200 people. 50 people will be given to Megumi, 50 people will be given to Nezuko, and 100 people will be given to Isshiki. While for the documents and administration. We don't need this part yet."

"What do you think?" asked Ars while looking at Megumi, Nezuko, and Isshiki.

"I have no problem with this" Isshiki smiled, "For my own part anyway. We only have a duty to carry out supervision and maintenance. As long as there are no problems with the rice currently being planted. My part is not having a lot of work"

Ars nodded and looked at Megumi and Nezuko.

"Ars... I think I need more" Nezuko said shyly, "Probably around 75 people or even 100 people if possible"

"In that case, you can cut off from my people, Ars" Isshiki said, "The workers in my own territory are only doing surveillance and nothing else. Compared to recruiting more workers, it is better to shift some other workers who are already superior in one field. This is also to save on expenses for financing salary funds and also food financing. Oh yes. and could lighten the workload of Jouichirou and the others. The more people we currently recruit, the heavier the workload they have."