Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue

Although I have many thoughts and questions in my mind, now is not the time to ask them.

Instead, he looked at Xia Che and asked, "Boss, what brings you here...? Is there anything you need?"

"It's nothing, I just came to see how everyone's training is going." Xia Che waved his hand, looked at the group of people training seriously in front of him, and then pondered for a moment, "With so much territory, perhaps it's time to expand this place a bit more."

“It really should be expanded, but…” Kro hesitated for a moment, “If we expand further, this place will no longer be suitable, and…”

As he spoke, a hint of melancholy crept into his voice as he looked at the students before him.

"We don't have enough manpower!"

"..."

Hearing what Kro said, Shacher sighed and nodded helplessly.

Kro was right; after all, this was just a naval branch.

Strictly speaking, he has already violated the personnel requirements stipulated by the Navy Headquarters. Although many naval personnel have graduated in recent years, this number is still insufficient, not to mention the entire ocean, even the East China Sea.

If we want to expand enrollment, the training camp must be expanded further.

And not only that, they don't even have enough instructors.

Actually, the requirements for branch instructors don't need to be so strict; a little training is enough. But it's different for Branch 16.

Moreover, Kro also has another meaning... talented students are extremely rare!

Xia Che had also considered this matter...

If you lack talent, use potions to make up for it!

Vegapunk has already begun researching drugs to enhance physical abilities and skills.

At the time, Vegapunk also said why not just clone super soldiers directly? He believed that using Kuma as a template would definitely allow him to clone decent warriors!

This is faster and more convenient.

To be honest, he wanted to too!

Don't be fooled by how the Peacekeeper was easily defeated by some Supernova; those pirates who can be called Supernovas are no ordinary people.

Perhaps the peacekeeper is no match for a truly powerful opponent, but he is more than enough to deal with most pirates and the navy.

Unfortunately, the cost is too high, so we simply can't afford to do it right now.

As for Seraphs... they're even more expensive and unaffordable, and currently there's no Lunarian bloodline factor available, so they can't be created even if you wanted to.

It would be more practical to have the trainees work harder and then take some drugs.

At least in the ocean there is no shortage of people who want to work hard, and in this world, hard work may not make you a truly top-notch expert, but it is enough to become one.

"Is that so? As expected of the BOSS, you've already come up with a solution!" Kro exclaimed in admiration to his new BOSS, then asked curiously, "By the way, I heard that our 16th branch is already building its own shipyard?"

Chapter 86 Surrounded

The dock belonging to the 16th branch is indeed under construction.

After Vegapunk joined, it can be said that the original plans have been gradually realized.

There are still quite a few shipwrights in the East China Sea, not to mention experienced shipwrights. He plans to have someone hold a recruitment fair in Water City later.

Although Vegapunk could be enough even without a shipwright, he has his own job. How could he be expected to spend all his time researching shipbuilding?

Vegapunk has already complained to him about this, saying that he is only one person and can't possibly do so much work!

Of course, as long as the funding is sufficient, Mr. Vegapunk is quite willing to study these trivial things in his spare time.

He also had Vegapunk take a look at the airship...

After hearing about the idea of ​​the airship, Vegapunk became quite interested, especially after taking a look at the design blueprints of Enel's Ark Maxim, which sparked countless new ideas in his mind.

After that, they ruthlessly kicked this new boss out and told him not to bother him during this time unless he had something to do.

He has a lot of new ideas he wants to realize right now and doesn't want to accept any other new ideas for the time being.

In response, Shacher could only regretfully give up on further exploiting Vegapunk.

But I have to say, Vegapunk is really useful!

I can do everything!

Although it required more funding, not a single peley was wasted; all of it was used for research.

The only regret is that there's only one.

Of course, I believe that it won't be long before the 16th branch will be able to build its own ship!

The main tasks of the 16th Naval Branch at present include...

It will take some time to fully accept the gains from this trip, especially the various territories acquired.

The other two are expanding the number of marines and making money.

Especially making money...

The Navy's 16th Branch currently earns its income mainly from three sources: processed orange products, cosmetics, and the occasional side hustles Moke makes.

As for processed orange products, the income remains very stable, just like before.

As for cosmetics... with the passage of time, they have become increasingly popular.

To this end, Vegapunk upgraded the factory equipment and increased production, which has now become one of the important industries.

As for Moke's side hustles... the young pirates in the East Blue have been almost wiped out, so it's getting harder and harder to do them!

Xia Che sighed in dismay.

Perhaps in the future, if I want to do side business, I'll need to explore new markets and expand into the Grand Line or the other three seas.

only.

Thinking about the situation in the Grand Line and the other three seas...

To restore the glory of the North Blue pirates?

He was afraid that Moke's arrogance would lead to his immediate death!

After briefly inspecting the training camp, shipyard, and factory, and giving Kuina some swordplay guidance, Shache returned to his office, watching Robin at work.

He picked up the black tea that Robin had poured for him with her powers as soon as he came in, took a sip, and asked, "How's the situation on the Cornish Isles?"

“It’s all arranged!” Robin raised his head slightly and looked at Shacher, saying, “The Konom Islands have already sent people to manage the new islands, and as you requested, they’ve tried to relocate the personnel they brought from the member states to islands near those member states.”

As he spoke, he raised his head again, a graceful smile on his face, "Now I guess those kings and nobles of the member states are going to start having a headache."

……

With the conclusion of the operation to restore the glory of East Blue pirates, the East Blue has returned to calm.

only.

Although this pirate operation did not last long, its impact on the member states was still quite significant.

Especially for royalty and nobility...

They can no longer recover the treasures looted by the pirates; it can be said that they have suffered a truly devastating loss!

Therefore, in order to make up for the losses, the nobles of the constituent countries had no choice but to... increase taxes!

This is the Kingdom of Michael, a member state of the East Sea.

"Have those filthy paupers been driven out yet?" The current King of the Kingdom of Michael, King Patton, looked at the elderly man with a gray beard in front of him with disdain. "Hurry up and drive those paupers away, lest they defile my beautiful kingdom."

“They’ve already been driven out! King Patton.” The elderly man, with a bitter expression on his face, hesitated for a moment before saying, “They…were also citizens of the Kingdom of Michael.”

“What right do those who can’t even pay their taxes have to be my subjects?” King Patton snorted coldly upon hearing the old man’s words, then looked at him with displeasure. “Bark, are you questioning my decision as king?”

"I dare not!" Faced with the king's question, the old man called Buck quickly lowered his head and said, "Please forgive my rudeness! It's just... because of the repeated tax increases, people can't afford to pay their taxes."

Let alone commoners, even nobles couldn't withstand such tax increases.

only.

Nobles do not have to pay taxes.

He hesitated for a moment, then looked at the obese King Patton before him, and pleaded, "The Heavenly Gold has been collected, King Patton, can we stop now? Otherwise, more and more people will become homeless!"

"Shut up! The heavenly gold is enough, but my losses are far from over!" Seeing the Right Minister still daring to question his actions, King Patton seemed unwilling to let him off the hook, and sneered, "I know you've always looked down on me! You think my foolish brother is the true king of the Kingdom of Michael, and that I have no right to be king of the Kingdom of Michael, but I don't care! Because you're just a lowly commoner who was dragged out of the filthy mud by my foolish elder brother. To be honest, if my foolish elder brother hadn't voluntarily given me his position and made me agree to keep you, I would have deposed you long ago!"

"I apologize for my rudeness just now." Hearing that King Patton still insisted on his opinion, Buck could only sigh and lower his head.

That's right, he wasn't a pure nobleman, but rather a Right Minister who was promoted by King Luce.

For this, he was also very grateful to King Luce, who was a true king who cared deeply for his people.

Unfortunately... in the end, he was driven down by all the nobles.

He originally intended to leave with King Luce, even to repay King Luce's kindness with his life.

However, King Luce eventually persuaded him to stay and watch over the Kingdom of Michael.

If even he leaves, then no one will truly care about the common people of this country anymore, and this country will truly be beyond saving.

To repay King Luce and keep his promise to him, he secretly protected the people of the Kingdom of Michael. In the end, he endured the humiliation and stayed.

only.

As King Luce said at the time, the country was beyond saving.

Even if he stayed, it wouldn't change anything. King Patton and the nobles would just treat him as a joke, and no one would listen to his advice.

"Please forgive me, King Paton!"

"I forgive you! Buck, after all, you are a trusted minister whom my dear brother begged me to stay! Hahaha, how amusing!" King Patton's ugly face revealed a satisfied expression as he looked at Buck, who had compromised again. "Of course, I will make you understand who the true king of the Kingdom of Michael is. I will make the Kingdom of Michael gain the recognition of the Celestial Dragons and become a country as beautiful as the Kingdom of Goa!"

As he spoke, he looked coldly at Buck, who was bowing his head in pain.

"Keep raising taxes on me; my treasure trove isn't full yet!"

"?! King Patton." Upon hearing that King Patton wanted to raise taxes again, Buck's face showed despair once more, and he hurriedly pleaded again, "Your treasury is almost full. Even if you don't raise taxes, it will only take a while. Everyone is already out of money!"

"No money? If you have no money, get out! The Kingdom of Michael doesn't need them. Of course, if they're willing to become slaves, I'd be happy to let their families stay here a little longer. After all, I'm the benevolent King Michael! And remember, all you have to do is collect my taxes!"

"?!"

Looking at the demon-like figure before him uttering the word "mercy," Buck felt his heart swell with rage.