100 Chapter 100: Return and Report

The next day.

New World, Prodance Kingdom, Port.

"Hashirama, the quota has been filled" Eina immediately reported to Hashirama who was at the location, "We can close the registration now"

"I understand" Hashirama nodded and his gaze immediately looked at the crowd and using his chakra, Hashirama increased the volume of his voice, "Attention everyone!"

Hashirama's shout immediately got the attention of everyone who was there, especially the people who were currently lining up.

"The quota for the recruitment of workers is currently sufficient. For those who have not received their quota, we apologize profusely"

The residents who heard this had their faces shocked when they heard this and then turned sad.

"Please don't be sad" Lowellmina suddenly came forward and said, "Even though the recruiting is over this time. However, in the future, we will be recruiting again. Please wait for news regarding recruitment. We have plans to recruit tens of thousands of employees to work in our business empire. Currently, we have only recruited hundreds of people and you still have a chance because the quota we have prepared is still very large."

The sad faces of the residents who heard Hashirama's words immediately turned back to calm after listening to Lowellmina's words.

"For those who have been accepted to work in our kingdom. Please prepare your things. Within an hour from now, I hope you guys are gathered here. We'll be sailing soon. You can use this 1 hour to say goodbye, and also tidy up the things you have" Hashirama said loudly again.

The residents who have been accepted to work have all prepared clothes and have also said goodbye to their families, especially for the workers who were accepted yesterday. Meanwhile, the newly hired workers have returned to their homes to prepare themselves.

"You guys don't put on such sad faces" Rin suddenly said in a proud tone, "In the next few days. The Department of Population led by me will be opening job vacancies soon. I only accept people who have intelligence and are also able to operate data well. For anyone who has these skills, please prepare yourself. I will only accept 25 people to work in my department"

"Oh!"

Everyone who heard Rin's words immediately shouted excitedly, especially the citizens who were experts in the field of documents and others. They didn't think there would be time for them to appear.

After successfully announcing this, Lowellmina immediately went to the royal palace to say goodbye while Hashiama and the others began to tidy up the various equipment they had previously used while helping the workers who had been received earlier to board the ship. Even though the registration of the workers had been completed, however, the period there had not disbanded at all. They still remained there and hoped that there would be a miracle that a quota might be opened for them.

The workers who have been hired have a fair amount of variety from their previous jobs. Some were previously farmers, some were previously only cultivators of the fields, some were previously pirates, and some were even Marines. For the pirates who have been accepted, the person is so happy that he even quickly prepares his goods and waits patiently to get on the ship. As for the Marines who had been accepted, they without hesitation left the Marines in front of Eina and the others.

After leaving, they immediately packed up all their belongings as well as shared this information with their families with pleasure.

Finally, 1 hour has passed. All the workers who have been accepted have boarded the ship. Meanwhile, Lowellmina and the others were at the harbor and currently, Elizabello II, Dagama, Iru, along with the other higher-ups of the Prodance Kingdom were there.

"Again, thanks for the help you've been given, King of Prodance. I will pass this information on to His Majesty" Lowellmina said with a polite smile.

"Hahaha… It's a common thing" Elizabello II smiled excitedly and continued, "If you have the desire to do activities like this. Please contact me directly so I can prepare all his needs while also announcing this."

"Incidentally, in the next few days, we'll likely do it," Lowellmina said.

"Possibility?" Dagama asked in confusion.

"The Department of Population led by Rin will soon be established and start its operations. This is because at the end of the month, our party will make a voyage to Water Seven Island to pick up the workers who have got the house that has been promised to them. This causes the registration of the population to be immediately carried out and the residence card must also be issued immediately"

"I see." Elizabello II nodded.

"What about the construction of your government system?" Lowellmina asked with interest as she looked at the higher-ups of the Prodance Kingdom who were coming along, "I think it will slowly be completed soon, right?"

"Sure" Elizabello II nodded, "It's quite difficult to build. Before I thought it was easy, however… It's very different from what I expected."

"Hahahaha… That's a common thing" Hashirama said with an excited laugh then continued, "By the way, King of Prodance. Don't forget to update about that happy day"

"Happy Days?" Lowellmina and the others were confused about this.

*Cough*

"Regarding that, don't worry, Mr Hashirama" Iru said with a grin, "If the appointed day has been prepared. We will inform you immediately."

"That's right" Dagama nodded and looked at Elizabello II, "Your Majesty, you must reduce the intensity of your work. Let me take care of the development of the government system. Your Majesty just needs to focus on the wedding we want to have."

"Wedding?!" Everyone there exclaimed with surprised faces.

"Ara~ This is very happy news" Kaguya said with a smile, "I hope to get an invitation on that happy day"

"Of course" Although Elizabello II was very embarrassed to hear this, however, as a King, he didn't want to show his personality, "You are important guests of our kingdom. I will definitely invite you guys and prepare the best place"

"We will wait for him. Oh yes. Regarding the ship used today to carry the cows we ordered. We will return them as soon as we have finished moving the cows to our stables. Besides, regarding the payment related to the cows, we will pay it after we return, Hashirama will bring the money that will be used to pay for it."

"I understand." Elizabello II nodded.

Lowellmina said with a smile, "Then we'll say goodbye. See you later, King of Prodance." Lowellmina gave a graceful salute and then turned to leave the location along with the other higher-ups of the Prodance Kingdom.

Elizabello II sighed and looked at Lowellmina, "She is very suitable to be the Queen of the Fortis Kingdom"

"You thought about it too?" Dagama asked with great interest and his gaze stared at the other female high-ranking officials, "Not only her, but almost every single woman who holds a high position in the Fortis Kingdom has the qualifications to become a Queen. I wonder who King Fortis will choose as his life partner in the future."

"That would definitely make the whole world go into an uproar," Iru said calmly, "Right now King Fortis is becoming an idol for all women. I'm sure, wherever he goes, there will be many women who follow him."

"Handsome, charisma, intelligent, and also has a very great mentality" Elizabello II said, "He is a king figure who is greater than me"

Usually if a king praises a king of a kingdom. The king's subordinates would not accept it and would prefer to praise their own king. However, in the current case. Everyone doesn't think so. Because everyone and even the whole world today has the thought that Ars is a very great King figure.

"By the way, how about the drafting of the cooperation agreement that we will sign with the Ryugu Kingdom and Amazon Lily Kingdom? Has it been done?"

"It's finished, Your Majesty." Dagama nodded, "The signing of the cooperation agreement can be done tomorrow. The Ryugu Kingdom and Amazon Lily Kingdom have also prepared a letter of agreement on their side. They also gladly accepted our kingdom as a venue to serve as the venue for signing the cooperation agreement. We currently only need to prepare a place and also a food treat that will be eaten tomorrow. We have to prepare as best we can. Even though it's not as good as the Fortis Kingdom, at the very least, we have to entertain them to the best of our ability."

"Good job." Elizabello II nodded.

"Your Majesty, should this news be made known to the citizens?" Iru asked with great interest.

"Break this news so that the citizens can come to welcome the higher-ups from the Ryugu Kingdom and the Amazon Lily Kingdom who will be arriving tomorrow in our kingdom. We have to make this welcoming event as lively as ever."

"I understand" Iru nodded and immediately left the location.

"We also have to come back soon to prepare everything for tomorrow"

Dagama and the newly appointed higher-ups of the Prodance Kingdom nodded and immediately left the port.

New World, Fortis Kingdom, Port of Ship Construction Department.

"Finally arrived~" Hashirama exclaimed with an excited face then looked at his clone, "You guys go take the cows to the stable. You guys stay there until someone in charge comes to help make arrangements there."

"We understand." The clones nodded.

"Nezuko, Megumi, Isshiki. I will go to give a report on our activities to, Ars. You help the workers to make adjustments to the housing they will live in."

"We understand." Isshiki, Megumi, and Nezuko nodded.

Everyone finally got off the ship. The group is divided into three. Lowellmina's first group, Rin. Hashirama, Kaguya, Eina, Shiina, and Gin immediately returned to the royal palace. The second group of Megumi, Isshiki, and Nezuko who went to the building where the workers lived. While the last group is a clone whose job is to guide the newly acquired cows to the cage that has been prepared.

When the workers first saw the house that would be given to them. Their faces look very happy. There were excited cheers from some of the workers. Even though they knew that there was no way the Fortis Kingdom would lie to them. However, they finally really believed that what was said to them was the truth.

Lowellmina and the others did not rebuke their actions. Because they know it's only part of the joy and gratitude the workers have.

Right in front of the royal palace gate. The first group and the second group immediately separated themselves. The first group went straight to the royal palace while the second group went straight to the building where the workers lived. Lowellmina and the others immediately went to Ars' study which was on the first floor. Although Kaguya, Rin, Gin, and Shiina were not asked to be involved in this task. However, they wanted to hear the reports as well as the conversations that took place. Especially this task itself has something to do with Kaguya and Rin. Even though the two of them didn't get the task, however, they had also been seen in it.

By the time they entered Ars's office, there was already seen Ars along with Ikumi and Yoshino who were there. The two women sat relaxed on the sofa in the room while eating snacks that Nakamura made for them. While Ars was currently at his desk doing some reviewing something.

The arrival of Hashirama and the others immediately stopped the activities of Ars and the others.

"You guys are finally back. Welcome back home, guys." Ars immediately greeted them with a smile.

"Hahahaha… Nice to be back home" Hashirama excitedly laughed, "How are you, Ars?"

"As usual, I'm in good shape" Ars nodded and looked at Ikumi and Yoshino, "Ikumi, Yoshino. Come here"

Ikumi and Yoshino immediately rose from their seats and stood next to Hashirama and the others.

"Hashirama, Rin, Iowa, Gin, Shiina, and Kaguya" Ars called their names one by one, "They are both our friends who just came and I'm sure you guys already know it from Iowa. The two of them were Ikumi as well as Yoshino. I hope you two can be good friends."

Lowellmina immediately stepped forward and immediately raised her hand, "Hello, I'm Lowellmina. You two can call me Iowa like everyone else. I hold the position of Head of the Department of Foreign Relations. Nice to meet you"

Ikumi immediately shook his hand and said, "Mito Ikumi. Head of the Department of Animal Husbandry. Nice to meet you, too"

Lowellmina then continued to Yoshino, "Nice to meet you too. My name is Yoshino Yuki. You can call Yuki. I prefer to be called by my first name. I hold the position of Deputy Head of the Cattle Section of the Animal Husbandry Department" Yoshino said excitedly.

"I see." Lowellmina nodded.

After Lowellmina introduced herself, Hashirama and the others successively introduced themselves.

"Alright" Ars then clapped his hands which caught everyone's attention. Ars then looked at Ikumi and Yoshino, "There are still three more people you two still don't know. The three of them are Megumi, Isshiki and Nezuko. The three are probably currently working on the issue of where the workers live. You'll get to know him later."

Ikumi and Yoshino nodded and didn't mind this.

Ars gaze then looked at Eina, "Eina, please report the assignment"

Eina nodded and said, "We have successfully recruited 235 workers. Among the 235 people, there are 225 workers who work in the Ministry of Agriculture while there are 10 workers who will later work in the Ministry of Animal Husbandry. Among the 235 workers, there are 69 ordinary workers while there are 166 contract workers."

"Ordinary worker? Contract workers?" Yoshino asked in confusion.

"When recruiting workers, we divide workers into two. Ordinary workers and contract workers" Kaguya said calmly, "Ordinary workers are workers who are paid their salaries within a set deadline or it can be said that it is almost the same as ordinary workers. Meanwhile, contract workers are workers who are paid their salaries in full at the beginning of their work. We usually pay them 3 months directly which can help them to support their family life when they leave their family for a certain time."

"I see." Ikumi and Yoshino nodded.

"What about the problem of dividing the house they will get?" Ask Ars.

"Hmph!" Rin sniffed proudly as she stepped forward "You should give money regarding the errand trip, Ars"

"Duty travel money? Why?" Ars asked with interest.

"Rin has taken part in the task this time, Ars" Shiina said with a smile, "On the second day we did the recruitment. Rin helped by keeping records of the workers as well as recording the identity of their families. Currently, Rin has all the data on the workers and only needs to input it into the computer."

"How's Ars? Do you think I'm lazy at work?" Rin said proudly.

"That's great news. That way, you don't have to do a lot of extra work while here." Ars nodded and looked at Kaguya, "You can give him the same money that Hashirama and the others earned"

"I see." Kaguya nodded.

Ars' gaze stared back at Rin, "Well, Rin. How is it divided?"

Rin immediately opened his note happily and then said, "Of the 235 workers we have recruited, there are 115 workers who will later get a second type of house while there are 120 workers who will later get a third type of house"

Ars nodded and said, "Thanks for the information. Oh yes. Currently, there are 5 units of the second type of housing and 5 units of the third type of housing that can be occupied. Rin, you can go and arrange who will occupy the house now."

"Isn't there anything else you want to say besides that?" Rin asked while crossing her arms.

"Other thing?" Ars asked while raising his brow.

"That's probably about the construction of the population department office, Ars" Gin said.

"Hmph!" Rin sniffed and looked at Ars.

"What about that?" Ars asked, "Well, I do currently have plans to speed up the construction of the Department of Population office. Especially regarding my plans at the end of the month. We will pick up the family members of the workers on Water Seven Island. However, I haven't decided on the location for the construction of the population department myself." Ars paused and continued, "The plan is this afternoon, I will go to the urban area to do a survey of the construction site for the department of population."

Rin was immediately excited to hear this. However, she didn't say anything because she was embarrassed enough for her to say that she wanted to go together.

"Do you have someone who will accompany you to go on a review?" Shiina asked with great interest.

"I plan to go with Rin" Ars said, "This is related to her office, she also has to contribute regarding the selection of land for the construction of her office. However, if she has other duties or activities—"

"Not!" Rin shouted and said, "I don't have any work to do." Rin instantly woke up and then looked at Ars shyly, "Hmp! Don't get me wrong, Ars. I didn't want to come because I wanted to go with you. It is my duty and it is also you who invited him. Do not take it wrong"

"You have the task of placing workers and also inputting data. Can you finish the task before lunch?"

"The assignment of placement can be done at this time. while the data input task can be done when the location selection is finished" Rin said calmly then suddenly her face turned into a frown, "Why, Ars? Don't you want to go with me?"

Ars sighed, "Alright. The two of us will go out together this afternoon to do some reconnaissance. However, complete the task for the current job placement."

"Hmph! Stay cool. Do you think I'm a lazy person" Rin immediately turned around and walked away, "Well then I'll go first. See you again"

"It's hard to deal with that woman" Ars sighed tiredly.

Shiina chuckled softly, "That's how it is, Rin. Ars."

"Ars" Ikumi suddenly called out, "What about the cow thing that was ordered earlier?"

"Oh yeah" Ars suddenly woke up and looked at Hashirama and the others, "How about that? We haven't paid for it either, have we? How much does the Prodance Kingdom want?"

"We have obtained the cows and now Hashirama's clone has brought the cows to the stables in the farm area" Lowellmina immediately replied, "The Kingdom of Prodance sold us each unit of cows for 3 million berries and with a total of 300 cows we got. We have to pay them 900 million berries"

"And coupled with ordering milk glasses for them, it's worth 1 billion berries" Ars continued and looked at Kaguya, "Prepare 1 billion funds for us to pay to the Prodance Kingdom and give it to Hashirama"

Ars' gaze then turned to Hashirama, "Once your funds have been obtained, you fly straight to the Prodance Kingdom to pay for all these things. Regarding the ship used to carry the cows, leave your clones in charge of carrying them."

"I understand." Hashirama nodded.

Ars gaze then looked at Ikumi and Yoshino, "You two can already go to the cowshed to help in managing the cows brought by Hashirama's clones"

"We understand." Ikumi and Yoshino nodded and immediately left the room.

Ars' gaze then looked back at his friends, "Well, is there another report?"

"There" Gin suddenly said which made Hashirama sweat, "Hashirama almost made a stupid decision"

"Stupid decision?" Ars and the others raised their eyebrows and looked at Hashirama.

"What stupid decision did Hashirama almost make?" Shiina asked with great interest.

"Hashirama almost accepted the battle offer Vice Admiral Garp gave him" Gin said calmly then continued, "Lucky before this idiot accepted. I've stopped it. He really doesn't think about how much work we have to do here."

"I'm sorry" Hashirama immediately lowered his head with a regretful face.

Ars sighed and continued, "I myself am not too lazy for you to fight anyone, Hashirama. However, you also need to pay attention to the current condition. Right now in this kingdom only you have the fighting power. You have to slowly start lowering the world's view of you so people don't have the thought that the Fortis Kingdom only has you right now. Especially it would be very dangerous if the World Government got this idea. They will definitely do anything to destroy us. Be patient. Resist the urge to fight. At least, wait until there are 2 to 3 people working in the fighting division come. You are free to do what you want as long as the tasks you have can be completed."

"Lucky you're with him, Gin" Eina said with a sigh, "With Hashirama's personality. This person will definitely accept the offer."

"You have to remember, Hashirama. You have a promise that you must keep with Jouichirou" Shiina said, "I think Jouichirou must be looking forward to the day he will go to a cooking fight with the chef of the Whitebeard pirate group"

"That person is really very excited" Ars nodded, "You can find him in the library maybe this time"

"Library?" Shiina and the others were surprised to hear this.

"So excited he is, that person is currently in the library gathering information regarding the people of Whitebeard's pirate group. After doing his job, if not doing a cooking match with Kojiro or Nakamura. He will go to the library to read books to get information as well as he reads books about foodstuffs that he is not familiar with."

Ars paused for a moment and continued, "Well, it's not just him. But Kojiro and Nakamura are also almost the same. Due to their defeat to Jouichirou, both of them currently knew that the thing that caused them both to lose was due to lack of information especially regarding food ingredients. The two of them also almost whenever they had free time, they would lock themselves in the library to read books. You may find them currently in the library."

"It will be interesting to see" Kaguya muttered with a smile.

"I'm so glad they like books" Shiina said excitedly.

Ars' gaze then looked at Hashirama, "You might be able to go straight to the gravity room after this. Rayleigh is still very diligent in training and he previously told me he is slowly gaining momentum."

"He got it already? As expected of the Former Right Hand of the Pirate King" Hashirama said excitedly.

"Momentum?" Gin asked, "What do you mean about the momentum of high-level spiritual energy control?"

"Yes. This morning I spoke to him and he said that he is slowly gaining momentum and just needs some development to get to that stage."

"Is that old man really that much of a genius?" Eina asked.

"I told you, didn't I? Rayleigh is a very genius person." Hashirama nodded.

"Well, do you have any other reports to submit?" Ars asked with great interest.

"There" Lowellmina suddenly said, "I heard from the King of Prodance, that tomorrow King Neptune and Empress Amazon Lily will visit the Kingdom of Prodance to sign the cooperation"

"Oh? That fast?" Ars asked curiously.

"Shouldn't you be happy with this information, Ars?" Shiina asked.

"Of course I'm happy, Shiina" Ars smiled, "Only, I didn't expect that they would make a move this fast. Oh, yeah, what about the government system of the prodance Kingdom, Iowa? Has it been successfully built?"

"According to the King of Prodance, he's only finished half of it. Still half the department currently still doesn't have anyone to take care of it" Lowellmina paused and continued, "Besides, there is also news regarding the Prodance King's upcoming wedding."

"Wedding? Well, Elizabello II is now over 40 years old. He already has to find a partner to pass on his kingdom" Ars nodded and continued, "When is the event?"

"There is still no exact date" Kaguya answered, "However, as long as the date is set. We'll get the news right away."

"Are we coming, Ars?" Shiina asked curiously.

"Of course" Ars nodded, "All the higher-ups who don't have jobs will attend the event"

"Even you will attend too?" Eina asked.

"Of course. Isn't that a certainty? A King of the Kingdom who builds a cooperative relationship with us is getting married. A King from a kingdom that has a working relationship with this kingdom should attend as well, right? That's the etiquette."

"Well, Ares. Usually at such events, important people have to have a partner" Hashirama immediately said with a grin, "Who are you going to bring with you?"

Instantly Lowellmina and the others immediately stood up straight and looked at Ars with pleading eyes.

"There is no such thing as such" Ars said flatly, "I am not obliged to bring a partner and such. We can just attend like that without bringing a partner"

"Che~ boring"

"Boring for me but not for me" Ars said calmly again, "Ok. If there is nothing else you need to report. You guys can come back. You also have to give away your previously used equipment. I also still have to review these documents."

They all nodded and immediately left Ars alone there who was currently working again.