Tezoro controls everything with money, and can even influence the "world's nobles" the Celestial Dragons to a certain extent.
But after all, he cannot be defeated by the World Government or the "Law".
As the saying goes, the greater the ability, the greater the threat!
Not only does he not dare to do whatever he wants, but because he has received attention from all parties, he must carefully consider whatever he does.
Fortunately, the top officials of the government either tacitly acknowledged this or were completely short-handed. Even the Five Old Stars turned a blind eye, and everyone was in peace.
Suddenly, Lovett waved his hand, and a skull with only its upper half jumped off the cabinet, rolled to the side of the coffee table, then jumped hard, and landed itself upside down in front of Tezzolo.
Tezzolo was stunned for two seconds before realizing that it was an ashtray. He smiled, pressed the cigar to the side, and continued.
"A legally independent country is doing things that violate the government's laws. What do you think I will do?"
The answer is not complicated.
Lovett nodded: "Money laundering!"
There is no Internet or stock market in the One Piece world, but casinos that exist legally and lack regulation are undoubtedly the fastest way to launder money.
For details, please ask Feng Shu again.
"That's right!"
Tezzolo nodded.
"The black market remains the black market, and the golden city remains the golden city."
"Of course Golden City has the ability to absorb all the stolen money, but my business is all over the world and I abide by local laws. If I want to transfer such a huge amount to my official account, I have to spend at least 100 dollars every year just for money laundering.
This number."
Tezzolo held up five fingers.
After thinking about becoming the King of the Black Sea... Bah, occupying the profits of the shipping industry in the past few months, Lovett raised his eyebrows tentatively.
"Five billion beli?"
"No, it's 50 billion!"
Lovett was speechless.
Well, he still underestimated the Golden Emperor's wealth.
The gap between the Golden Emperor who owns 20% of the world's Baileys and the upstarts from the dark world like him is not that big.
He has calculated that the shipping industry he is in charge of can currently bring him a net income of more than 80 billion Baileys a year, but look at people, the difference in money laundering expenses alone is as much as his annual income.
It’s no wonder that Tezolo has absolute say in the black market even though he is not a part of the dark world.
Just because he has too much money!
"So what are you going to do?"
Lovett picked up the wine glass: "Even if you and I cooperate to build a casino, we still can't solve the fundamental problem."
The other party's industries are spread all over the world. Even the world government dare not say that it can influence so many countries around the world. Cooperating with him to build casinos will be a drop in the bucket for such a huge amount.
"Of course, I don't expect to be able to solve it completely. It's a matter that touches the bottom line, but there are many guys lying on this line to suck blood!"
In this regard, Tezzolo was very calm and smiled disdainfully.
“But it’s enough to reduce it by a part.”
"Anyway, your cooperation is just a signal to the outside world. The specific implementation depends on whether your friend is willing to join in."
"friend?"
I have many enemies, but I only have one friend.
"What a clever idea!"
Lovett looked at him in surprise: "I don't think he will refuse."
After all, the reason why the pirate group under his command was established is that he was poor and had to plunder and repay the country.
"The legal right to plunder is really a useful knife!"
Lovett couldn't help but sneer.
I really don’t know what the world government was thinking before agreeing to such a condition...
Legal robbery!
You don't even need to pay taxes, whatever you grab belongs to the Shichibukai himself.
The identity of Lovett's "friend" is about to be revealed, the King of the Seven Warlords, "Ao Oni" Tori!
But there is no need for Dongli to actually participate in the business, or even to take over part of the stolen money.
As long as this black money passes through Dongli and then flows into the casino, it will naturally become "legitimate" income.
Once this line is stabilized, it will have an unprecedented huge impact on the world economy!
By then, I'm afraid it won't just be as simple as laundering money.
But there is one problem that doesn't make sense.
Lovett stopped smiling, and Tezzolo felt the change in the other person's attitude. Thinking of the other person's vicious reputation, he couldn't help but silently tense his muscles and stop his movements.
Sure enough, Lovett asked next.
"Why are you looking for me?"
It is impossible for Tezolo to think of such a simple and easy-to-understand thing now.
The risks are enough, and so are the benefits!
As for the legal right to plunder, one of Tezzolo's allies also has it.
Tenyasha, Donquixote Doflamingo!
Knowing that this question cannot be avoided, Tezzolo answered seriously.
"I'm just fulfilling the instinct of a businessman and looking for the most suitable partner, Black Earl."
"Tianyaksha does not have the strength to withstand the pressure of the government."
"He even needs to bear the ridiculous name of 'joker' to show up in the dark world. And you, after breaking away from the Shichibukai identity, conquered all countries and touched the government's counterattacks everywhere, but they still can't do anything to you."
After complimenting Lovett calmly, Tezzolo grinned.
"You have ambitions and means, I have wealth and connections."
"If you and I join forces, even the monsters in the new world can't defeat us."
"Are you satisfied with this reason?"
Although it only lasted a year and a half, people familiar with the matter knew very well that apart from being a Celestial Dragon, there was no comparison between Flamingo and Black Earl.
The opponent's methods are more ruthless and vicious, and his strength is stronger and more terrifying!
And he is a man who knows "property" very well.
He doesn't cross the line, but he doesn't allow others to cross the line either. He is the perfect partner.
Businessmen pursue profit. In comparison, Tezzolo simply abandoned Doflamingo and became an ally with Lovett.
And Lovett had no reason to refuse.
The navy's historical text has always been a hidden danger in his hands. He is not afraid of thieves, but he is worried about them. By forming an alliance with Tezzolo, at least for a long time, the navy did not dare to use this trump card to fall out with him.
Seeing Lovett's expression gradually soften, Tezzolo knew that the matter was settled.
"So……"
At this moment, there was a knock on the door.
Lovett frowned silently and said.
"Come in!"
The person who came was a guy who made Tezzolo's body erupt with goosebumps.
A monster who stole the show in a battle with Big Mom, became famous in one battle, and was respected by the world.
He is also the most feared existence under the Black Earl.
"The Cursed Killer" Wallace!
Ignoring Tezzolo's expression, sitting in the wheelchair, Wallace bent slightly and said, "Master, I think we are in trouble."
"oh?"
Lovett rolled his eyes: "Tell me about it."
"yes!"
Wallace replied: "I was notified just now that a ship accidentally broke into an undeveloped area under construction and immediately chose to escape after being discovered."
"But Mr. Raven told me that he sent a raven to check before and found that the people on the ship seemed to be the navy."
"navy?"
Lovett looked strange.
"Warring States dare to attack me?"
Since he dared to recruit troops, he would not be unprepared. How could Warring States have the courage to fall out with him?
Just as Warring States thought, he, the Black Earl, knew how to measure things, so he was able to delay the matter with peace of mind.
But what happens now?
Wallace remained silent about this, not daring to jump to conclusions.
But he added: "In addition, according to the spies' previous report, Admiral Aokiji arrived at the G5 branch during the day and immediately led his troops to leave. If the Navy really wants to take action against us, the time should be almost up."