Konami Islands.

The conference room of Cocoa Yasi Town.

As the best-developed town within the Konami Islands, this conference room was specially built for discussions on the islands' development.

After glancing around the spacious and well-lit conference room, Shache's gaze settled on the people gathered around the meeting table.

This was an impromptu meeting, so attendance was low, consisting mostly of residents from Cocoa Yasi Town.

Ever since the previous branch base chief in Rogu Town… who should now be referred to as the former base chief.

Recently, that person was promoted and transferred to the Navy Headquarters.

As for whether the next base chief would be assigned to the Grand Line or the New World, or simply remain at the Navy Headquarters, Shache was uncertain.

To be honest, he was still somewhat unaccustomed to Colonel Sean’s transfer, as they had collaborated quite well together.

Unfortunately, just as he was preparing to expand in the East China Sea, his partner had left, and Shache already knew who the next base chief of Rogu Town would be.

The Navy's genius colonel—Smoker!

Without even mentioning what he learned from the anime, he was quite clear about his senior from the information gathered while at the Navy Headquarters.

In any case, the secret cooperation with Rogu Town would probably have to be postponed.

That's right—Shache.

He was a time traveler and was now a Navy colonel reassigned from the Navy Headquarters.

Of course, he should now be called Navy Colonel—Dande Shache. To be honest, when he first arrived in this world, he was quite bewildered, especially since he had become a Navy officer. His first mission involved colliding with a Celestial Dragon's personal guard, which landed him in court, making him want to curse even more.

Moreover, ever since the Egghead incident, the Navy's justice had become a joke, and the Karp family had become clowns; this world was almost a cesspool.

Even setting aside other matters, Whitebeard—Edward Newgate, who voluntarily sheltered impoverished island nations, did not interfere with their lives and became a pirate, even anonymously donating to his hometown, to the point that pirates who were so poor they couldn't afford to drink could be called one of the top ten figures who moved the sea.

Compared to those who constantly shout about justice, absolute justice, and ruling the world, this was far more just.

Perhaps many in the Navy Headquarters truly harbored a sense of justice, unaware of the filth of the World Government, and were working hard to maintain peace at sea.

However, there was no doubt that the top was rotten, and what happened below no longer mattered.

Of course—

None of this concerned Shache.

In the end, since the collision did not result in severe consequences, under the protection of Teacher Zephyr, he gained the opportunity to be reassigned and became the base chief of the East China Sea Navy's 16th Branch.

Logically, he should have been sent to the remote 315 base, but after Colonel Rat was dismissed for embezzlement, he was recommended by Colonel Sean and became the base chief of the Navy's 16th Branch.

As for the original 16th Branch's Colonel Rat… he had already become the stepping stone for Colonel Sean's promotion.

“...Cocoa Yasi Town hasn't seen any major incidents recently, and the orange jam factory is stabilizing production; however, even though the factory is ramping up production, it still cannot meet customer demand at the moment,” Cocoa Yasi Town's mayor, Noqigao, said with a helpless shake of her head.

Logically, as a young person from the village, she should not have been able to become the mayor of Cocoa Yasi Town, but under Colonel Shache's recommendation, she had managed to secure the position. Although she was indifferent about being the mayor, as long as she could protect the orange grove left by Bellemere, that was enough for her. But…

Looking at Colonel Shache in front of her, Noqigao felt deep gratitude and admiration.

He had saved Cocoa Yasi Village, saved her sister Nami, and fulfilled Bellemere's wish, leading Cocoa Yasi Village toward a prosperous life.

One could say he had saved everyone; he was the benefactor of Cocoa Yasi Village.

Therefore, Noqigao would do her utmost to complete Colonel Shache's tasks.

She sighed and said, “Although everyone has recently followed Colonel Shache's suggestion to expand orange planting, we still cannot increase production in the short term, and…”

Her tone was filled with both pain and joy.

“Everyone has been working very hard lately; however, not just the factory, Cocoa Yasi Town still needs people everywhere!”

As soon as she said this, the others around the meeting table nodded in helpless agreement.

Although Cocoa Yasi Village could now be called a town, as a newly established town, all the infrastructure, population, and so on were still not fully developed, which Shache understood.

After listening to Mayor Noqigao's words, he nodded; he was quite satisfied with her work.

After coming to the East China Sea, he had no intention of returning to the Navy Headquarters.

Having the identity of a Navy Colonel made it easier to operate.

Not wanting to be a Navy officer, with no interest in being a pirate, he might as well stay here and become a warlord!

However, this world was incredibly dangerous, especially after the Egghead incident… with the Five Elders even bringing out the Tailed Beast Balls, it was terrifying to think about!

It left him feeling insecure!

Fortunately, as a time traveler, he also had his golden finger.

Shache looked at his golden finger.

It was called the “Traveler Alliance Performance Settlement System.”

That's right; he wasn't an ordinary time traveler; he was a legal, compliant, and insured time traveler.

In simple terms, according to the company's requirements, he was sent to various worlds to complete various indicators and achievements, such as rewriting plots and promoting social development. If any accidents occurred, he would receive substantial compensation; after all, it was a very formal enterprise.

And as everyone guessed, at first, he thought about directly committing insurance fraud to return home.

Unfortunately…

He didn't know if it was because too many people had committed insurance fraud recently, but to prevent further fraud, the company had tightened its rules. Once caught committing fraud, there would be very strict punishments.

After seeing the temporary worker travel manual and the horrific examples of various fraud cases being discovered, Shache firmly criticized those dishonest individuals and resolutely refused to commit fraud to return home, instead immersing himself in work.

Only a weak time traveler would think about committing fraud to go home!

Moreover, because of rampant fraud, the higher-ups proposed a series of hard indicators to prevent any loopholes from occurring.

Only by meeting the indicators and completing the work could one obtain benefits and compensation after death and become a formal employee.

This also became his golden finger.

[Name: Shache]

[Occupation: Level 4 Senior Staff Officer]

[Indicator Count: 1500; Note: When an employee reaches 10,000, they can be promoted to Level 3 Senior Staff Officer and receive employee benefits.]

Each time he completed a task, he could gain indicator points. Once the points reached the required amount, he could directly be promoted and receive a raise upon leaving this world.

And the indicator points… rewriting plots, promoting social development, etc., all could earn indicator points!

Especially for significant events and changes in characters, he could earn even more points.

For instance, the Cocoa Yasi Village incident… directly allowed him to be promoted from a Level 2 Staff Officer to a Level 1 Staff Officer, and later, after leading Cocoa Yasi Village to develop, he successfully became a Level 4 Senior Staff Officer.

As long as he continued to develop like this, promotions and raises were just around the corner.

As for the small compensation from insurance fraud, he no longer cared about it.

After pondering for a moment, Shache lifted his head and looked at the lady next to him who was elegantly recording something.

Nico Robin.

She wore a white shirt and a Western-style fitted skirt, her long black hair neatly tied back into a simple bun, occasionally adjusting her stylish, exquisite glasses.

This outfit exuded a scholarly elegance while appearing particularly capable, perfectly suiting her role as the warlord's personal secretary.

He had met Nico Robin even before the Cocoa Yasi Village incident, when he encountered her upon arriving in the East China Sea, and she became his secret assistant at his invitation.

Of course, the two only had a cooperative relationship.

In fact, after inviting Nico Robin, he was directly promoted from a temporary worker to a formal employee at Level 2 Staff Officer.

One could say Miss Robin was quite a significant achievement for him!

“Let’s leave this matter to Old Mo!”

Old Mo, Mok.

He was the captain of the Mok Pirates, and there were many things that he was unable to handle, which he would entrust to Old Mo.

Of course—

As his subordinate, Old Mo knew what should and shouldn't be done, so Shache didn't have to worry about it.

Even if this world was a cesspool, Shache still had his own bottom line.

“Understood.” Miss Robin lightly swept a strand of hair from her forehead, crossing her voluptuous legs, and smiled as she nodded. “I will notify Old Mo later!”

As a partner, Miss Robin was quite satisfactory, knowing what to do and what not to do, and very capable!

Seeing that the arrangements were nearly complete, Shache turned back to the group, briefly summarized the meeting, and reiterated the development goals of the Konami Islands.

In short… build high walls, store grain widely, and wait to claim the throne!

Develop covertly!

After waiting for the group's response, Shache nodded in satisfaction.

Everything was progressing steadily!

Just as he was about to announce the end of the meeting, suddenly—

“It's over, it's over!”

Nami rushed in anxiously, her previously cheerful face now filled with panic. In the midst of everyone's confusion, she ran up to Shache before he could even ask.

She exclaimed, “The inspection team from the Navy Headquarters has arrived! The branch has sent word that Shache, you are accused of embezzlement, bribery, misappropriating public funds, and colluding with pirates!”