Chapter 86: The Conversation of the Fortis Kingdom's higher-ups

New World, Fortis Kingdom, Meeting Room.

"How could my bounty be lower than that woman?" Jouichirou said with a face full of pressure upon seeing his current bounty being lower than Rin and the others.

"Unlucky!" Kojiro who was beside him also muttered under his breath "How could my bounty be lower than this loser"

The loser intent of Kojiro was Jouichirou. Kojiro was very upset when he found out that his bounty was lower than Jouichirou's. While in other cases, he didn't really care about his lower bounty compared to Rin.

"Empress of Finance?" Kaguya muttered as she stared at her wanted poster, "I like it" Kaguya said with an excited smile.

"Connector?" Lowellmina asked confusedly, "My title… Is it possible that this title means that I am the liaison of every kingdom that wants to establish a relationship with our kingdom?"

"That might be so" Kaguya who was right beside him said, "After all, any kingdom that wants to establish a cooperative relationship with us has to go through you first. This is probably the reason why the Navy gave you that title."

"Unlucky!" Rin suddenly shouted angrily, "How could the World Government give me the title of mage?!"

"That's probably because of the policy you issued, Rin" Gin said calmly, "The reason for changing the visa policy was your suggestion. Maybe that's why World Government gave you that title. A magician"

"White librarian?" Shiina muttered innocently, "Could it be because of my characteristics?"

"Shy Fruit Woman?" Megumi muttered blankly, "How could the title given to me be so ugly?"

"You're still good, Megumi. But… But…" Meanwhile Nezuko who was beside her also slowly shed tears, "How could World Government give me the title as a little girl ~Ah" Tears immediately came out of Nezuko.

"Enough, already" Eina who was with them immediately slowly coaxed her, "After all, we were only introduced through photos at that time and not seen as possible. We might be able to improve our status when they find out about us."

"Is it true?" Nezuko asked with a hopeful face.

"Agh~ " Eina fell silent hearing this then glanced sideways slightly, "Maybe"

"May be?" Nezuko's face immediately turned sad again and immediately heard her cry again.

"Do you mind the title given to you?" Hashirama asked with great interest.

"No" Isshiki smiled and continued, "After all, it suits my personality"

"Hahahaha…" Kaijin laughed excitedly, "Maker? Looks like World Government still has people who are good at awarding a title."

Kaijin is very happy with the title he has. Therefore, his face was currently filled with an expression full of excitement.

"I like it too" Garm nodded, "Garm the Construction sought life and death 823 million berries . This is really cool" Garm said excitedly.

"My title is really cool too" Myrd said excitedly.

"Agh " Only Dord had a look of disappointment on his face, "Isn't there another title that can be given to me? Equipment? Dord the Equipment? It's a very bad title. Even though the bounty isn't bad."

"Hahahaha…" Kaijin laughed excitedly at Dord's chirping, "Be happy, Dord. At least you have a higher bounty than Jouichirou"

"Damn it!" Jouichirou who listened to Kaijin's taunt immediately shouted angrily, "Are you mocking me, Kaijin? I'll make a very special meal for your dinner later."

Kaijin was silent for a moment hearing this. While everyone looked at Kajin with pitying eyes. Everyone knew the meaning of the word "Special" that came out of Jouichirou's mouth. The special means the food is very, very bad not even worth eating.

"Hmph!" Rin sniffed discontentedly then looked at Ars "How could you have such a high bounty, Ars?"

Ars just shrugged his shoulders, "I am a leader. It's only fitting that I have a higher bounty than you guys" Ars paused and looked at Jouichirou, "Also, Jouichirou. I guess you should be happy with your current bounty. If you are on the Grand Line. You are one of the highest fugitives. Don't you equate with Rin. Especially regarding strength. You and him, he's stronger than you."

"Ara~ It turns out that you can still say something nice, Ars" Rin said, "Especially after you vilified my name in the eyes of the world. It's your fault. Because of you, I got such a stupid title. Witch! It's a stupid title."

"What was my fault?" Ars asked while raising his brow, "After all, everything I said was the truth. You asked me to set such a policy. I have to convey it to the public."

"Hmph!" Rin just sniffed in a dissatisfied tone.

Ars gaze then looked at Kaijin, "Kaijin"

Kaijin who heard Ars calling him immediately took down his wanted poster.

"The second wave for the first type house will be able to finish tomorrow, right?"

"I think so." Kaijin nodded, "We just need to make arrangements in a few places to get it done. At least, during the day the house can be finished and only need to put the furniture for use"

Ars nodded then said, "Well, that one unit of the house will later be given to the Amazon Lily Kingdom. I'm already quite annoyed listening to Hancock who always asks about when her house will be given away. While the other four houses, the four of you will get the house."

Ars' gaze then glanced over at everyone, "No one has a problem with this, right?"

"No." Everyone shook their heads.

"No problem" Kojiro shook his head and continued, "Besides, I'm still comfortable living in the royal palace"

"Hoo~ What did you say Kojiro? You don't want the house?" Jouichirou shouted while grinning.

Kojiro's face immediately changed upon hearing this and his gaze became very irritated and the debate between the two started again.

"By the way, Rin, Shiina, Kaguya, and Iowa" Nezuko suddenly called the four of them and continued, "Did you guys stay at Ars' house last night?"

The four mentioned women instantly froze when they heard Nezuko ask that question.

"Staying at Ars's house?" Eina asked as she raised her brow and looked at the four women, "I think it might happen. Besides, this morning I didn't see any of them coming out of their room and also when they came to eat together in the morning. They come from different directions."

"Do they really live in your house, Ars?" Megumi asked curiously.

"Yes" Ars nodded, "They asked me to stay at my house."

"Hooo~ " Jouichirou who heard this immediately stopped arguing with Kojiro and his gaze sneered at the four women, "I didn't expect that the four of you actually dared to take such an aggressive move like that? Asking to stay? Extraordinary"

"Hmph!" Rin who had high self-esteem suddenly sniffed and said, "Who asked to stay? Ars himself invited us to come to his house to try out the new house." Rin's gaze then looked at Ars, "Isn't that right, Ars?"

"Yes. That's right" Kaguya nodded, "It was Ars who asked us to come try the house. Are we comfortable or not?"

Shiina and Lowellmina quickly nodded immediately.

"Is that true?" Hashirama asked while raising his brow, "But last night—"

"Shut up Hashirama!" The four women immediately shouted loudly while looking at Hashirama with serious eyes.

Although Hashirama has very strong strength. However, he is still afraid of a woman especially an angry woman especially that woman is his friend. Hashirama broke out in a cold sweat and immediately covered his mouth.

"Ars" Lowellmina smiled then looked at Ars, "Weren't you the one who invited us to come to your house?"

Ars sighed and felt that if this continued there would be a very complicated problem, "Yes. I invited them to come."

"Hoo~ You invited them—"

"Don't go on, Jouichirou" Ars said with a flat look, "Otherwise. I won't give you permission to go on an adventure."

Jouichirou's comment stopped immediately.

"Hey, hey. Ars" Nezuko excitedly called out and continued, "Can I also come live with you? I also want to try the house"

"Want to stay?" Ars raised his brow, "No problem. You can come to live at my house if you wish."

"Then can I too?" Eina asked with great interest.

"Me too" Megumi asked excitedly. Megumi also wanted to experience living in that house.

"The three of you can come" Ars nodded and continued, "However, there are only 3 rooms left. The three rooms are special maid rooms. As for the other five rooms already used by me, Kaguya, Iowa, Shiina, and Rin" Ars paused and continued, "If you three want to try the thrill of living in that house. You can borrow Hashirama's house or Jouichirou's. Their house currently has a lot of vacant rooms, especially Hashirama's house which he hasn't occupied yet."

"If the three of you want to try staying" Hashirama smiled cheerfully, "You can use my house. Anyway, I won't be using the house for now. I am still comfortable living in the royal palace"

"Really?" Eina smiled hearing this then looked at Nezuko and Megumi, "What do you think?"

"No problem" Nezuko nodded, "I don't mind living anywhere as long as I can try the house"

"Me too" Megumi nodded.

"Alright" Eina nodded and her gaze fell on Hashirama, "Well, Hashirama. In that case, we will borrow your house for now."

"Okay" Hashirama nodded and continued, "I'll hand over the house keys later. I didn't bring it with me right now and it's in my room."

"Ars" Isshiki suddenly called out, "Regarding the recruitment that will take place 3 days from now. Who will go?"

"All the agriculture departments are leaving" Ars said calmly, "It's your recruiting time. You all have to go to do the recruiting. Later you will also be accompanied by Hashirama to assist in maintaining and operating the ship that will be used and also Iowa as a liaison"

Ars' gaze then turned to Hashirama and Lowellmina, "You two can do it, can't you?"

"Sure." Hashirama and Lowellmina nodded.

"Ars, how about my adventure?" Jouichirou asked excitedly.

"Your adventure will take place later after the recruitment of new workers. You are free to go together with Hashirama."

"Good" Jouichirou nodded.

Ars gaze then looked at Kaguya, "Prepare travel funds for the six of them. Travel funds for two days. Then also prepare funds to make payments to 225 contract employees. We don't know how many contract employees we'll be hiring."

"I see." Kaguya nodded.

"Hey, Ars" Rin suddenly called out, "Can I come on this trip?"

"Follow?" Ars raised his brow, "What's your reason for coming?"

"I want to go see the Prodance Kingdom as well as go shopping"

"Shopping?" Ars raised his brow, "I know your desire to see the Prodance Kingdom. However, shopping? Don't you have any money right now?"

"..." Rin was silent for a moment hearing this.

"How about you borrow money from me, Rin?" Hashirama asked with a smile, "It just so happened during my assignment to the Kingdom of Alabasta. I won quite a lot of money from the Casino. If you want, I can lend you the money."

Rin suddenly regained consciousness and looked at Hashirama with a look full of joy. Rin immediately walked over to Hashirama and asked, "How much did you get, Hashirama?"

"How many? Hmm~ Well, about 500 million berries"

"500 million!" Excited everyone who was there.

"Hahahaha…" Hashirama laughed cheerfully.

"Hashirama" Rin's gaze smiled charmingly as she said softly, "Compared to you lending it to me. Wouldn't it be better if you gave it to me a little? After all, you get a lot of advantages. Giving it a little wo n't reduce the money you have, will it? Also, at the moment you don't know what the money is used for. Wouldn't it be better to give it to the others?"

The men who saw this immediately made goosebumps even Ars his body immediately trembled from hearing Rin's words.

"I guess… It's not good to be around Rin. Especially when I'm just getting my salary" Gin muttered with a frightened look looking at Rin.

"Give it some?" Hashirama thought for a moment and nodded, "I guess it's fine. I can leave it to you."

"Really?" Rin asked excitedly.

"You innocent man" replied all the men who were there.

"Yes" Hashirama nodded and continued, "How much do you want, Rin?"

"5 million… Not 10 million. 10 million Hashirama" Rin said without showing the slightest shame.

"Witch" Jouichirou muttered softly.

"Deserves the title" Isshiki muttered

"10 million?" Hashirama asked a little then nodded, "Ok. I'll give it to you later."

"Good" Rin said excitedly while clenching her fists. Rin's gaze then immediately looked at Ars with a look full of pride, "Now, how? I've got the money to use. You're not going to stop me from going, are you?"

Ars sighed, "Alright. You are free to go" Ars then looked at the women, "If you want to come too, you are welcome. However, you will not get any travel funds . Use your own funds

"Really? Is it okay for us to go too?" Shiina asked excitedly.

"Sure" Ars nodded, "You guys are free to go. However, complete the tasks you have before leaving. So that it doesn't become a burden in the future."

"We understand." The women nodded.

Ars gaze then looked at Gin, "You can also come with them if you want, Gin. After all, you took on the task of preparing food during the previous meeting. At least you can get your leisure time."

"Thank you very much" Gin nodded while smiling happily hearing this.

Ars gaze then looked at everyone, "In a moment Nakamura Azami will be here soon. So, I hope you can welcome him here."

"Oh? Is he coming soon? I can't wait for it" Jouichirou said excitedly.

"Okay. I think there's nothing more we need to material. You can come back. It's also up to you to bring your wanted poster with you. You are free to do anything to him" Ars then looked at Shiina, "Shiina, please bring this wanted poster in my study and keep it in the cupboard on my desk"

"I understand" Shiina nodded