68 Chapter 68: Octagon
Today is a big day for most of the humans living in the One Piece world. Because today is the day that the meeting organized by the Fortis Kingdom will begin. The parties involved in this meeting, the Kingdom of Prodance, the Kingdom of Ryugu, and the Kingdom of Amazon Lily have currently arrived at the Fortis Kingdom and are currently observing the fellowship building that will be used in this meeting.
The citizens of these three kingdoms enthusiastically welcomed this event. Currently, they have stopped all business and other activities and all have come to the place where the projection screen is now installed to watch the meeting that will take place today because they want to hear the contents of the conversation.
Because the popularity of the Fortis Kingdom is currently on the rise. Many powers were also curious about the contents of the conversation.
World Government.
Navy.
Revolutionary Army.
Yonkou.
The Kingdoms.
All of these powers had sent their representatives to the Prodance Kingdom or Saboundy Island to be able to record the meeting and then broadcast it to them. This can be seen at the projection screen installation, there are quite a number of people currently holding den-den mushi with the function of being able to broadcast all events full time.
While there were also big people whose current locations were close to the broadcasting grounds. Steps come into place. Those people were Doflamingo, Mihawk, as well as several others.
"Look! The screen is on! The meeting is about to start!" Exclaimed excitedly from the citizens of the Prodance Kingdom.
"Where's that?"
"Could it be in the meeting room?!"
"Meeting room? Very large!"
"Not just very big! The room was even very luxurious"
"Is this really the meeting room that will be used?"
Everyone was surprised by the view of the room that would be used in the meeting. This is because the meeting room has a very large and spacious size. Even the Gorosei who were watching the live broadcast were slightly taken aback.
"There are eight tables" Ogata said with a frown, "Could it be that the Fortis Kingdom currently has a cooperative relationship with some other kingdoms that we don't know about?"
"Fufufuf~ Eight places? This is interesting. Is there a kingdom that is secretly establishing a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom?" Doflamingo smirked as he watched eagerly the live broadcast on a building with lounge chairs and drinks beside him.
Several people who were more observant like Ogata and Doflamingo also noticed this.
Finally the door to the meeting room opened and revealed the four Kings who would participate in this meeting.
King of the Fortis Kingdom - Ars.
King of the Ryugu Kingdom - Neptune.
King of the Kingdom of Prodance - Elizabello II.
Empress of the Amazon Lily Kingdom - Boa Hancock.
"How could it be?!" Doflamingo who saw Hancock appear on the screen was immediately shocked and sat down in his chair, "How can that woman get the approval of King Fortis?"
"Ha? How did that woman get there?" Crocodile who was currently watching in his office also frowned.
"Hey, hey. Isn't that the Pirate Empress?"
"How could he be there?"
"What… Is it possible that the Amazon Lily Kingdom has already established a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom?"
"That might be the case" Ben Backman said seriously, "Otherwise, there's no way that Boa Hancock would have given up her Shichibukai title. He has an island to protect. If Hancock relinquishes the title of Shichibukai, the Marines will definitely hunt her down and even hunt down all the citizens living in the Amazon Lily Kingdom."
Everyone was surprised by the appearance of Boa Hancock on the screen. But the surprise lasted for a moment because immediately they immediately cheered with enthusiasm for being able to watch the most beautiful woman in the world for some time.
There is no difference between men and women. They were very excited to watch Hancock because of her appearance.
"There are eight places but there are only four Kings there" Sengoku frowned, "Is it possible that those places are set up there and the Fortis Kingdom will only establish cooperative relations with the seven kingdoms?"
"It might happen" Tsuru replied, "Besides what we're seeing right now there are only four Kings there. While in the meeting room there are eight places that can be used by eight kings. It is likely that the Fortis Kingdom will only establish cooperation with the other 7 kingdoms."
"Fufufu~ The Seven Kingdoms, huh? Is it possible that I can be one of them?" Doflamingo despite having been rejected before. The look in his eyes still showed a desire to establish cooperation with the Fortis Kingdom.
"Eight places?" Neptune asked while raising his brow.
"I only have a plan to build cooperative relations with the seven kingdoms and nothing more but could be less" Ars said calmly and continued, "Currently there are three kingdoms that have established cooperative relations with my kingdom and there are still 4 vacant places left for at the moment"
Ars' voice is very clear to everyone who is currently watching. The Kings watching this live broadcast had very high hopes for their kingdom to be accepted to establish a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom. Because they knew, as long as they could establish cooperation with the Fortis kingdom, their Kingdom would definitely be safe. It could be seen the current Prodance Kingdom that even the Emperor of the Ocean didn't dare to try to mess around there let alone the little pirates.
"Four empty spots? Then, do you have a plan with whom you will establish a cooperative relationship?" Hancock asked with interest, "With your personality, should you already have a plan for which kingdom you want to cooperate with?"
This Hancock question represents the question of everyone watching. Everyone readied their ears to hear the answer that Ars was about to give.
"Yes" Ars nodded, "However, there are only two kingdoms that I currently want to establish cooperation with them. Two still don't know and maybe time will tell."
"Two kingdoms?!" Everyone exclaimed hearing this.
"Are the two kingdoms located in the New World?" Ask Elizabeth II.
The Kings whose kingdoms were built in the ocean region of the New World prepared their ears to hear the answer from the Ars. Even Doflamingo couldn't help feeling uneasy.
"No" Ars said calmly, "Those kingdoms are not kingdoms from the New World realm. And neither is the Kingdom built on the four seas…"
All the Kings whose kingdoms were built in the region mentioned by Ars immediately lost their hope. Meanwhile the Kingdom that was built in the Grand Line territory was very excited to hear this because they had hopes of being elected.
"That means the two kingdoms are on the Grand Line?" Neptune asked, "Can you tell us?"
The Kings of the Kingdoms that were built in the ocean region of the Grand Line prepared their ears. The Gorosei also stared with a serious look at the screen. As long as Ars mentions the name of that kingdom. The Gorosei will quickly take action.
"Better not" Ars immediately rejected him, "Besides…"
Ars' gaze immediately looked at the live broadcast den-den mushi and said, "This conversation is private and it's better not to be known by the public. This is also still a plan and not necessarily the two kingdoms will actually cooperate with us. As long as there are some conditions from the kingdom it does not enter the established rules. We will look for other kingdoms to establish cooperation with them."
"Condition?"
The Kings whose kingdoms were built in the Grand Line region muttered seriously and started to think about the conditions set by Ars. Cobra who is watching this live broadcast also currently has hopes that the kingdom he leads, namely the Kingdom of Alabasta, can build a cooperative relationship with the Kingdom of Fortis.
"Okay. Please take your respective seats. There is a nameplate on every table. You can sit in the prepared place" Ars said calmly.
Elizabello II, Neptune and Hancock nodded. They all went straight to the place prepared for them. They easily got the place they had while Ars also went to his place.
"Before we start this meeting. I will teach you how to use the equipment that is in this fellowship building. You've seen the three buttons on your desk, haven't you?"
Neptune, Elizabello II, and Hancock nodded in unison.
Everyone watching was interested in it. However, because of the den-den mushi that took the distance the location was quite far. They can't see the buttons.
"Those three buttons have different functions from one another" Ars said calmly, "The red button has a function to activate the microphone that is currently on your desk. The microphone has the same function as a loudspeaker as I am currently using. If you want to use the microphone to talk, please press the red button and you can talk through the microphone. Meanwhile, if you don't want to talk, please turn it off again so that your voice doesn't disturb someone who is talking at that time."
The three of them nodded.
"Then there is a yellow button. The button itself has a function like a bell. You will use that button if you want to talk or ask a question. If in a conversation and someone who is talking has finished talking about what he wants to talk about. If anyone wants to ask or say something, please press the yellow button. It is also intended that the meeting will be conducive and one by one can talk."
The three of them nodded back.
"Then the last button is blue. This button itself has the function of bringing up a projector screen." Ars immediately pressed the blue button and instantly the ceiling of the meeting room opened and eight white screens appeared around him. Following the white screens, there were also eight projectors appearing in front of the white screens.
"Extraordinary…"
The appearance of the projector and projector screen through the ceiling of the meeting room immediately amazed everyone who was watching. However, it doesn't end there. The table occupied by Ars at this time also immediately appeared a computer stored in the table.
"This thing on my desk is a computer. This computer is a kind of technology that can enter data and others. Every desk you guys currently have has a computer ready to go. There is also data from your kingdom that is general and you can access easily. For now, I know that you are still not familiar with this technology. Later when this meeting is over, I will ask some higher-ups from my kingdom to teach you directly. You can choose to study at the royal palace or here. You are free to choose."
Ars paused for a moment and continued, "I hope you guys learn it quickly. Because with the computer, meetings like we are currently doing can run quickly and also the data in the meeting can be stored properly. We also don't have to worry about data loss or anything else."
Elizabello II, Neptune, and Hancock nodded. They are also interested in what is in front of them right now. While many people watching at this time had feelings of envy especially from the side of the Royal Kings.
"So that thing is called a computer" Masato said, "Do you think Dr. Vega Punk can create such a device?"
"It's possible" Ogata said while nodding, "Besides, the technology of that thing isn't some weird technology like storage capsules and stuff. Dr. Vega Punk can make it. I'm sure of that"
"If so. It can improve our work efficiency in document matters. Besides that, we can also install those things in Revery's room so that we don't look bad in the eyes of the royal party who will attend Revery's meeting this year" Noda said seriously.
Ars then pressed the blue button again. The computer, projector and projector screen that previously appeared were recalled and the current condition of the room was as before.
"You have grasped every piece of equipment on the table you currently occupy. Then, before we start this meeting. We need to think of a name for this Gathering. At least, the World Government has a name for the meeting they are holding. We should have it too."
"I think we should have it." Elizabello II nodded as he spoke into the microphone.
"I also want to have a name. I hope that name is better than the name Revery currently used by the World Government" Hancock said calmly.
Hancock's words made the Gorosei frown instantly. While Nyomba who heard this his face showed signs of concern.
"Do you have any ideas, King Fortis?" Neptune asked as his gaze fell on Ars.
"I have an idea" Ars nodded, "However, it's up to you whether you want to accept the name created by me or not."
"I want to hear the idea," Elizabello II said.
"Me too," said Hancock.
"Octagon" Ars said with a smile, "Octagon itself is a name for a rectangular block that has eight corners. This meeting will only be attended by a maximum of 8 Kings, which means that there are only 8 kingdoms that will be connected to each other. Also, try to pay attention to the placement of each table in this room. The tables in this room when viewed from above will form an octagonal pattern. I think the name Octagon is a perfect fit for this encounter. Octagon or we can also say as the Eight Great Kingdoms that are connected to each other. What do you think?"
"Octagons?" Elizabello II's eyes lit up at this, "What a glorious name. I love it"
"Hmph! This name is a suitable name for us to use" Hancock said proudly, "At least this name is better than Revery's name"
The faces of the Gorosei who heard Hancock's words immediately darkened. They didn't expect that Hancock would dare to openly provoke them. However, even though they were very angry. However, they knew that it would be impossible for them to touch Hancock and the Amazon Lily Kingdom as long as they still had a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom.
"I like this name too" Neptune nodded, "I agree with the use of this name"
"Me too" Elizabello II said.
"I also agree to use this name in giving the naming in this meeting"
"Alright" Ars said with a smile then tapped his microphone three times, "Then it's confirmed. The name of this Meeting will be called the Octagon Gathering! This Guild Building will also from now on be named the Octagon Building!"
"Octagon!"
"Octagon!"
"Octagon!"
All the citizens from the Prodance Kingdom, Ryugu Kingdom, and Amazon Lily Kingdom excitedly cheered the name.
"Octagons?" Sengoku nodded "This is indeed a proper name"
"Gurararara~ As expected by him" Whitebeard who was watching laughed excitedly which was followed by Marko and the others.
"Interesting king. I hope to meet him sooner or later" Shanks muttered with a smirk.
"Octagons? Mamamama… Katakuri, you find a way for us to participate in the gathering. Octagon? That's a very interesting name." Big Mom said excitedly.
"Okay, Mama"
"Wororororor~ Octogon? The Eight Great Kingdoms? This world is becoming more interesting than before" Kaidou said excitedly and his gaze continued to stare at the projector screen to watch the meeting.
"Dragon-san, I think. We can try to find a way for a kingdom that has a cooperative relationship with us to establish a cooperative relationship with the kingdom of Fortis." Sabo said seriously, "That way, our chances of meeting King Fortis are very high. We can ask the King to help us meet him."
"This is a good idea." Dragon nodded.
"However, if you want this idea to be implemented. We have to also pay attention to which kingdom we want to help in order to help build a relationship with the Fortis Kingdom" said Koala, "During the previous information gathering. I received information that the beginning of the cooperative relationship between the Prodance Kingdom and the Fortis Kingdom was because the Fortis Kingdom wanted to buy livestock from the Prodance Kingdom. I think, there is a possibility that the Fortis Kingdom establishes a cooperative relationship with the Ryugu Kingdom and the Amazon Lily Kingdom because the Fortis Kingdom needs something from them. We have to find a kingdom. Where the kingdom has something that the Fortis Kingdom needs so that the opportunity for us to build cooperation can take place successfully."
"Looking for something that the Kingdom of Fortis needs" Sabo muttered, "This will be quite difficult. Information regarding the Fortis Kingdom was minimal. Even I'm sure the King of Prodance won't tell us about it."
"We can think about that later." Dragon said seriously, "We'd better focus and hear the contents of this conversation first. Maybe, we can find out what they need through this conversation they have."
