43 Migration

A Few Years Later, 1489

Nature's Triangle

*Choo!* *Choo!*

There are two ways to enter Nature's Triangle: the first is from the Grandline, and the second is from the South Blue. Since the establishment of Nature's Triangle, many people have traveled the seas in search of this mysterious Paradise.

Although a large majority never made it, a good percentage still do, so over time, the population of Nature's Triangle has grown tremendously. With long and comfortable lives, combined with the low fatality and high fertility rate, the population has only become more bolstered.

Now, the population of Nature's Triangle has passed 400 million according to the recent census done by the Council. NF had even started to make artificial islands, which was done by Ephon imitating the Sabaody Archipelago, making massive floating mangrove islands clustered together.

He still insisted on preserving the islands that had special and unique habitats local to the Calm Belts. It didn't make sense for him to destroy the ecosystem of the islands just to accommodate the migrants.

"That's 'Black Bay', the headquarters of Nature's Family."

As the sea train glides smoothly across the tranquil waters of the Calm Belt, one of the security guards announced, standing at the window, his gaze fixed on the horizon.

With a sense of anticipation in his voice, he addresses the crowd of passengers gathered around him. "Ladies and gentlemen, we have arrived," he announces, his words carrying a note of excitement.

As he gestures towards the approaching island, a collective murmur of awe ripples through the crowd.

Some of these people came from islands that had been ravaged by pirates or abandoned and targeted by the World Government. And after hearing the legends of a Paradise that physically exists in this world, they all set out to find it.

To get here, they simply had to make it to the borders of Nature's Trignle alive until they were discovered by the NF Marines. NF marines will then run a background check on them before allowing them supervised entry.

Their supervisor will then inform them of some basic information, like the laws, cost of living, jobs available, etc. For example, in their first month of living in Nature's Triangle, they will be provided with their basic needs such as food, money, and a home.

During that time, they can go to the 'Job Board', an establishment located on almost every populated island in Nature's Paradise whose sole purpose is to provide jobs that are local to the island the 'Job Board' is on.

This group of migrants on this Sea Train is heading to Black Bay to enjoy these very same benefits.

And they have to admit that the island before them is a sight to behold—a gleaming metropolis rising from the sea, with dozens of wooden pagodas that seem to touch the very heavens.

A lot of the buildings are sleek and modern, their facades shimmering in the sunlight, reflecting the dazzling brilliance of the ocean below.

Advanced transportation networks crisscross the island, with futuristic monorails zipping by effortlessly.

The High-tech Hydrogen energy system harnesses the power of the abundant water in the Calm Belt, ensuring sustainability and efficiency in every aspect of daily life.

As the sea train glides into the island's bustling port, the passengers are greeted by the sight of bustling streets teeming with activity. Shops and restaurants line the sidewalks, their vibrant signs beckoning visitors to explore the wonders of this advanced city, No! Advanced World.

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Mixed among this crowd of migrants were two World Government agents sent to investigate Nature's Family.

The thing is, Nature's Family doesn't reject Marines and World Government-affiliated forces entering Nature's Triangle. They simply wouldn't be able to climb the hierarchy of Nature's Family to rise in status or gain higher positions even in local jobs.

But unless Nature's Family discovers that these agents are spying around on things that people of their status as normal residents shouldn't be looking into, they are free to roam the populated areas of Nature's Triangle for the most part.

These are actually just common rules of Nature's Family, and all the residents know of this, and gladly follow them. It is only when they violate these rules, that they will become experimental subjects for Dr. Fuma.

And the residents are well aware that Nature's Family is doing a lot of secret operations behind the scenes.

When there's a medical breakthrough or every time a new invention is introduced to the public, Nature's Family always gives credit to the inventors in the newspaper, and from the vague descriptions, the residents can tell that some of the confidentiality rules of Nature's Triangle have to do with these inventions.

But most of these operations are for the betterment of their lives, at least that is the common consensus among Nature's Triangle residents.

The World Government eventually discovered this fact, so instead of trying to secretly snoop around and get their agents killed, they changed strategy and boldly sent their agents into NF.

Although by using this method, they can only see the outward appearance of Nature's Family advancement, it's better than before. They don't believe that Nature's Family is too far ahead in technology and military might, compared to what they reveal on the surface.

So the job of these agents is simply to be tourists in Nature's Triangle while trying to gain extra information without being noticed by NF if possible.

Sadly for them, they couldn't avoid the gaze of NF, because they were under the watchful eyes of 'The Seer'.

Not only do they have to avoid the sight of insects who might be a part of Diana's intelligence system, but also a random civilian might be an agent working for Diana.

And ignoring Diana's presence, Nature's Family has security measures such as flying camera drones, and building, and street cameras. So as long as these agents are in Nature's Triangle, they will always be under the gaze of NF.