ONE PIECE: THE GREAT VOYAGE

With the introduction of certain Zoan-type Devil Fruits, the efficiency of the police force in tracking down criminals would significantly improve. From this perspective, integrating Devil Fruits into law enforcement could indeed be a viable strategy.

Moreover, the right selection of Devil Fruits could enhance their overall capabilities, making them more effective in their duties.

After careful consideration, Caesar concluded that organizing a grand competition within the police force was not an impossible idea. Without hesitation, he made his decision.

Unlike the military, where strength and warfare skills determine the victor, the police force had a different purpose—law enforcement and public order. Thus, the competition had to be designed with their professional requirements in mind. While fundamental attributes like strength, speed, endurance, and combat proficiency remained crucial, the emphasis had to be placed on investigative skills, tracking abilities, and the effective use of Devil Fruit powers in policing scenarios.

After thorough discussions, Caesar and the senior officials finalized the competition's structure, setting aside ten Devil Fruits as rewards for the top performers. Once the news spread, the police force was ecstatic. The quantity of Devil Fruits didn't matter as much as the prestige—they wanted to prove themselves before the King. Winning a Devil Fruit would simply be a bonus.

In the following days, aside from their regular duties, the officers trained relentlessly, pushing their limits like never before. Their newfound enthusiasm did not go unnoticed—the citizens of the Central Kingdom felt the revitalized energy of their protectors.

Expanding Influence: A New Venture in Broadcasting

With the competition set in motion, Caesar shifted his focus toward his next grand project—television. While law enforcement was strengthening, he had to ensure his plans for mass communication unfolded seamlessly.

Publicity was key.

A revolutionary invention like television had to be widely promoted to cultivate public interest and, ultimately, mass adoption. However, Caesar knew that he could not openly spearhead this initiative himself. Even a fool would realize the enormous influence this technology would have on global opinion.

If the World Government caught wind of it, they would undoubtedly intervene. Once they recognized television's potential as a tool for shaping public perception, they would either seek to control it or eliminate it altogether. If they traced the invention back to him, they would stop at nothing to suppress him.

His kingdom was developing steadily, and he had no intention of attracting the World Government's unwanted attention at this critical stage. To avoid unnecessary exposure, he needed an intermediary.

Ideally, this agent had to possess extensive global reach and the resources to distribute televisions across countless islands—without drawing undue attention. The answer was obvious: the underground forces.

In the world of One Piece, the underworld brokers controlled vast smuggling networks, trafficking everything from weapons and slaves to illicit substances. Their influence extended into nearly every corner of the world, making them the perfect partners for this operation.

Rather than monopolizing the business himself, Caesar opted for a collaborative approach—a win-win strategy that minimized risk while maximizing reach.

By offering a share of the profits to powerful underworld figures, he could accelerate global distribution while safeguarding himself from immediate retaliation. Even if the World Government moved to interfere, the widespread availability of televisions would make it nearly impossible to halt the momentum.

More importantly, once people developed the habit of watching television, breaking that habit would be exceedingly difficult.

With his knowledge of modern entertainment from his previous life, Caesar was confident in his ability to create content that would captivate audiences. As long as the programs were engaging, the masses would remain glued to their screens, strengthening television's foothold in society.

Forging Alliances with the Underworld

While he lacked the direct means to globalize television distribution, he knew someone who could make it happen.

If a single entity couldn't dominate the market, why not divide the spoils among multiple players? By involving several underworld leaders, he could both accelerate expansion and share the risks.

To execute his plan, Caesar contacted Sander, the leader of an underground network he had previously collaborated with.

A transponder snail connected the two.

"Oh, Your Majesty, is there another lucrative deal in the works?" Sander's voice carried a mix of curiosity and excitement.

On a remote island in the New World, Sander sat comfortably in his extravagant office, a fine cigar between his fingers and a glass of rum within reach. Every previous deal with Caesar had been immensely profitable, and he had no reason to expect otherwise this time.

"Sander, I hope you're doing well. I have a massive business opportunity, but I need additional manpower. Are you interested?" Caesar wasted no time getting to the point.

Sander's eyes gleamed at the mention of "massive business." If even Caesar deemed the opportunity significant, then the potential profits were bound to be extraordinary.

"Of course, I'm interested. Tell me more—I'd like to prepare accordingly."

Over the years, Sander had helped Caesar procure rare Devil Fruits, earning a fortune in the process. Their partnership had been mutually beneficial, and Sander had no doubts that this new venture would be another financial windfall.

Yet, Caesar remained tight-lipped about the specifics.

"The scope of this business is global," he hinted. "I initially intended to handle it alone, but my network isn't extensive enough. To make this work, I'm willing to share the benefits."

Unlike their past dealings, which revolved around smuggling Devil Fruits, this project required widespread visibility. It wasn't something that could be conducted in secrecy. The moment televisions hit the market, the World Government would take notice.

This made caution imperative. Rather than revealing everything outright, Caesar planned to gather all the major underworld leaders in one place and present his proposal personally.

He wasn't being paranoid—he was being pragmatic.

Unlike contraband trades, which could be conducted discreetly, the global dissemination of television sets would be highly conspicuous. The moment they appeared, the World Government's response would be swift and decisive.

Thus, Caesar needed multiple distributors operating simultaneously across different territories.

After a brief silence, Sander responded:

"Understood. I will head to the Central Kingdom immediately."

Satisfied, Caesar issued a final request:

"One more thing—invite other underworld leaders as well. I need partners whose influence reaches every corner of the world. That's my only condition."

His tone sharpened toward the end.

Sander, now fully invested in the proposal, nodded from his end.

"Consider it done. I will gather the right people and bring them along."

Thus, the call ended.

The Summit of the Underworld

Within hours, nearly 50 influential figures in the underground world received invitations to convene in the Central Kingdom for a business discussion. None knew the precise details, but they understood one thing—if Caesar was involved, profits were guaranteed.

Scattered across the globe, these figures required time to gather. While waiting for their arrival, Caesar turned his attention to the moon base, where Vegapunk and his team had been developing satellite technology and mass-producing televisions.

Upon inspection, he was met with a pleasant surprise.

Not only had production lines been fully established, but the researchers were already working on technological improvements.

The progress was astounding.

As Caesar observed the rows of fully operational machines, a smirk crossed his lips.

Everything was falling into place.

All that remained was the final push—and soon, the world would witness the birth of a new era.

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