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"Now, you should have a basic understanding of our situation, but Stella might not fully grasp it yet, as Tesoro only joined yesterday," Dak said, looking at the two women before him.
He then handed each of them a thick book.
"How to Become a Beloved Pokémon Academy Teacher" and "How to Be a Five-Star Friendly Shop Manager."
The two women took the hefty books from Dak, momentarily speechless.
"The Pokémon Alliance is severely understaffed, but positions like teachers at the Pokémon Academy and managers at the Shop are crucial. These roles must be entrusted to reliable individuals," Dak explained.
He coughed lightly and continued, "Olvia, I hope you can quickly study and prepare to serve as the vice-principal, grade director, and teacher at the Pokémon Academy, assisting Robin, the principal, in managing the academy. Stella, you should learn more about business management. When the Shop opens, I'll need you to oversee it."
Dak had thought this arrangement over the previous night. Olvia, being a scholar and archaeologist, was well-suited for teaching due to her extensive knowledge and cultured demeanor.
As for Stella, although her talents were not as apparent, with Tesoro's help, she would likely manage the Shop well.
"No problem, Dak. I'll teach the students well," Olvia agreed earnestly, understanding the importance of education.
"I'll try my best, sir," Stella said, though she lacked confidence. The presence of Tesoro gave her some reassurance, and she didn't want to fail and feel unworthy of Dak's kindness.
Both Olvia and Stella held a deep respect for Dak, similar to Monet, as they were all saved by him. This respect made it hard for them to casually address him by name. Dak decided to let it slide for now.
Dak then spent another 20,000 Miracle Coins to provide Olvia and Stella each with a Rotom as an assistant Pokémon. Rotom could help them with teaching and managing the shop, ensuring they performed their duties better.
"Previously, Bon Clay was responsible for inventory at the Shop. Stella, you can learn from him, as he has experience in this area," Dak suggested. He could see Stella was still affected by the trauma from the Celestial Dragons, lacking confidence.
"Tesoro, come with me," Dak said, taking Tesoro aside to discuss further responsibilities.
At the Pokémon Island Alliance Base, Dak laid out a map of the One Piece world on the table.
"Our next goal is to establish Pokémon branches in the four seas. Here are the cities I've selected, and these are the candidates for branch managers," Dak explained, presenting information on Galdino, Mikita, Mr. Tanaka, and Baccarat.
"How are Galdino and Mikita in terms of combat strength?" Tesoro asked, reviewing the details.
"Galdino is decent, but Mikita is relatively weak and not good at fighting," Dak admitted.
"We shouldn't establish branches on these two islands in the North and West Seas," Tesoro suggested, marking two major trade islands with an X.
"Due to their lack of strength?" Dak guessed, considering Tesoro's earlier question.
"Exactly. The West Sea is full of assassins and gangs, and these trade islands are their prime targets. Our goods will definitely attract unwanted attention. The North Sea's trade market is controlled by the Donquixote family, mostly involving gray market transactions, not suitable for normal people," Tesoro explained, highlighting issues Dak hadn't considered. He had been unaware of these islands' real conditions.
"Moreover, these islands are effectively under World Government control. Establishing branches there would expose us to their interference and possible sabotage," Tesoro continued. With the current strained relations with the World Government, avoiding these areas was wise.
"What about the East and South Seas?" Dak asked.
"These areas are heavily patrolled by the Navy, thanks to Garp and Sengoku. They have fewer World Government agents, making them safer for our operations," Tesoro noted, suggesting alternative locations in the North and West Seas.
"How should we assign personnel?" Dak inquired.
"Mikita, being the weakest, should go to the East Sea. Baccarat can go to the South Sea. Galdino, being the strongest, should handle the North Sea, and Mr. Tanaka can take the West Sea. Each branch will need at least 500 personnel, all with Pokémon partners, so we need about 2,000 people. We can redistribute some from the East and South Seas to reinforce the North and West Seas," Tesoro proposed.
"We currently have 1,500 people," Dak admitted, considering increasing recruitment.
"We'll need to recruit more. The four seas have many talents. Let's wait a few days to see if more suitable candidates arrive at Water 7," Tesoro suggested, showing his business acumen.
"Alright, I'll leave it to you," Dak agreed, impressed by Tesoro's capabilities. With Tesoro managing things, Dak felt relieved and less burdened.
"Boss!" Galdino suddenly rushed in, panting.
"What's wrong?"
"The World Government has issued bounties on you and Sceptile!" Galdino exclaimed.
"Oh?" Dak was unsurprised, even a bit excited. With Tesoro's help, he felt ready for the challenge.
(End of Chapter)