He leaned back in his chair, a smile playing on his lips.
Since Kong Tai had taken the initiative to call him, it must be that he needed his help. Otherwise, these pirates wouldn't have called him so readily!
Kong Tai's gaze sharpened as he looked at the Den Den Mushi in his hand.
He had been too optimistic. Judging by the tone of the other party's voice, it seemed they already knew he had something to ask for.
As expected of someone in the news industry, just from the fact that he had called first, they had already figured out a lot.
He shouldn't have rushed to call them.
Since the other party also wanted to follow him, even if he waited a bit longer and let them contact him first, he might have been able to negotiate for more benefits.
With that thought, he couldn't help but shake his head.
It was already done!
He could wait, but Bass couldn't. Even if they wanted to follow him, they might not necessarily report on Bass's affairs.
Compared to the constant major news from the Grand Line, the events in the Bass Kingdom three years ago were insignificant.
Bass Kingdom was just a small country with tens of thousands of people. It wasn't worth antagonizing Morgans and the World Government.
If it were the Alabasta Kingdom, a major power like that, the situation would be different.
Let alone the World Government, even gods probably couldn't stop these newspapers from reporting.
Thinking of this, he decided against wasting more words and got straight to the point.
"I want to make a deal with President Morgans."
"A deal?"
"Yes."
Morgans picked up his coffee, took a slow sip, and looked at the Den Den Mushi.
"Go on!"
"What happened in the Bass Kingdom three years ago, especially regarding the Celestial Dragons. I want your newspaper to publish everything about this incident."
"Gahahahahaha!! The Celestial Dragons are not a trivial matter!"
Morgans, holding his coffee, chuckled lightly into the Den Den Mushi.
"And the events in the Bass Kingdom three years ago."
"Hmm..."
Kong Tai's lips curved upwards, a flicker of disdain in his eyes.
"Don't tell me you don't know."
"Of course, I know. But... why should I report it!"
"That's what our deal is about today. If you report on Bass, I will allow you to film me up close in the future."
Kong Tai stared intently into the eyes of the Den Den Mushi, unleashing a powerful and domineering aura that seemed to shoot through the Den Den Mushi and into Morgans' eyes.
He spoke softly, "And I can guarantee that I will definitely be the strongest in the world in the future."
Morgans' body tensed under the intense aura from the Den Den Mushi. Then, his face lit up with extreme excitement. His hand trembled, and he dropped the coffee he was holding. He stood up, let out a hearty laugh, and quickly made his decision.
"Gahahahahaha!!"
"Alright, I accept!"
He believed in Kong Tai's potential. Even if he didn't become the strongest, he would definitely become famous in the New World. Such a person was worth collaborating with.
Exclusive news about a major figure was not easy to come by.
If their newspaper could elevate Silver Hair to the status of a Yonko, it would be far more gratifying to him than news about minor pirates!
With that thought, he couldn't help but laugh heartily.
However, remembering that the other party was still listening, he quickly covered his mouth.
"Hehehehe..."
It wasn't time to get carried away yet.
"Phew~"
Kong Tai let out a silent sigh of relief. Dealing with these old foxes required caution. Although it seemed like he had the upper hand, it wasn't entirely true. He did need their help.
Only by making the events of Bass known to the world would Bass Island truly be safe in the future.
Otherwise, even if he saved the Bass Kingdom, as soon as he left, it would still become a battlefield.
This was not the New World; it was the first half of the Grand Line, which was more effectively controlled by the Marines and the World Government.
Not only was there Marine Headquarters, but also numerous Marine branches, and even agents of the World Government on every island.
They had more than enough ways to make a small country disappear.
"Here, take it!"
Kong Tai handed the Den Den Mushi back to the Firebird, yawned, and vanished.
"I'm going back to sleep. I hope the news about Bass will spread across the seas with my own news in the next few days."
"Okay, Big Brother Silver Hair, good night."
The Firebird took the Den Den Mushi and looked at the empty roof with a slight daze.
Then, he said into the Den Den Mushi, "President, what should I do now?"
"From now on, you will exclusively follow Silver Hair!"
"I will assign you a follow-up team, and you will be the team leader."
The Den Den Mushi paused, then continued, "Following is one thing, but you must also know your limits. The moods of major figures are unpredictable, so don't easily displease them!"
"Major news and battles can be filmed, but don't film everyday occurrences. He's not a celebrity; he's a world-class powerhouse. He can tolerate being filmed, but he won't tolerate constant surveillance!"
The Firebird stared at the Den Den Mushi, his face flushed with excitement. "Okay, President, I will definitely follow Big Brother Silver Hair closely."
"Mm! Do a good job."
"Oh! By the way, President, I just filmed some major news about Big Brother Silver Hair."
"Oh!"
Morgans' expression tensed.
Already, there was news about Silver Hair?
As expected of someone who aimed to be the strongest in the world.
"What news?"
"Just now, Big Brother Silver Hair clashed with the pirate alliance on Bass Island."
"Clashed?"
"Yes."
The Firebird, brimming with excitement, spoke quickly. "Big Brother Silver Hair used only one strike, an incredibly elegant slash, like a grim reaper, easily slaughtering over a thousand members of the pirate alliance."
"Uh..."
Morgans was shocked, then his face contorted with extreme excitement.
A pirate alliance of over a thousand people, slaughtered with a single strike.
Combined with Silver Hair's appearance, such a beautiful scene would surely shock the entire Grand Line!
With that in mind, he quickly said into the Den Den Mushi, "What are you waiting for? Hurry and send it over for me to see! Write a detailed report of the battle and send it along."
"Yes, President."
After he finished speaking, the Den Den Mushi in the Firebird's hand suddenly deflated.
...
That night, Kong Tai and the World Economy News Agency reached an agreement. On the surface, it seemed like the World Economy News Agency had gotten the better deal.
However, it was a collaboration, with each party getting what they needed.
Due to Kong Tai's personality and the nature of his team, they would undoubtedly encounter similar situations and people on their future journeys. And in the wake of these events, the World Economy News Agency would be indispensable for reporting.
Otherwise, given the World Government's tendencies, they would surely suppress many truths, keeping them buried in darkness forever.
He didn't want the people or nations he saved to fall into conflict again.
Just like Doflamingo, if Fujitora and the Marines hadn't knelt, perhaps Doflamingo would have been released by the World Government as soon as he was captured.
Only by exposing evil to the world could those who harbored or protected evil, or those forces, be deterred from acting rashly.
Because if they did, their ugly faces would be revealed to countless people.
Even the World Government would find such a situation unbearable.
If the World Government were to act so brazenly, the revolutionaries would surely wake up laughing in their dreams!