Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue.

Chapter 74 Mining

"It lived with its wife in a dark, dilapidated castle. The two wolves depended on each other for survival, while its nemesis lived in the next village."

As you just mentioned, they have vast, flat territory, various advanced equipment, a top-notch team, and well-equipped laboratories.

"And it is also a scientist, but it has nothing! No team, no high-end team, no cutting-edge equipment, just a hammer and a dilapidated warehouse that looks like a junkyard."

"However, when faced with ridicule from its arch-rivals and a difficult environment, it did not bow to reality. With just a hammer and its own hands, it created all kinds of high-end equipment."

Even from trash picked up from a dumpster, it can use its hammer to create all sorts of tools it needs.

"To protect his family, he gradually became a respected scientist?"

"???" Hearing Shacher start telling stories out of the blue, Vegapunk frowned, looking puzzled. "Are there such amazing scientists in this ocean? How come I didn't know? A wolf? Could he be a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user?"

"None of that matters! I did see it anyway!" Xia Che shook his head and sighed. "I thought that with the world's number one scientist, he could achieve something like this, never giving up on his research or pursuing his dreams no matter how difficult the circumstances. But I never expected... that's all!"

"..."

I think you're lying to me, trying to provoke me?

Vegapunk's scientific rationality did not make him completely trust Shacher, but his confidence as the world's number one scientist also made him feel somewhat ashamed of giving up so quickly.

He let out a long sigh.

"You have a point. Now that I've left, to realize my dreams, I can't rely entirely on the World Government like before. I must let go of my dependence on them." Vegapunk looked at the brat staring at his enormous head, sticking out his tongue, hands behind his back, a smile on his face, as he looked at everyone. "I'll first create a temporary medical device; I believe that should be enough!"

The words were spoken.

"?!"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then broke into happy smiles.

The previously somewhat dejected Kuma became excited again, looking at Vegapunk and saying somewhat awkwardly, "I...I'm so grateful to you!"

"No need to thank me. Curing this kid's illness isn't so simple; it will require not only a lot of money but also a considerable amount of time!"

"I, I..." Big Bear hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath. "Although I don't have any money on me, I will pay no matter how much it is."

With a gentle smile, she said, "As long as Bonnie can be cured!"

"Don't worry, it'll be settled through Branch 16!" Shache nodded and said to Vegapunk, "Just tell me what you need, as long as you can cure him!"

"BOSS..."

"You're a pretty kind-hearted boss! I thought you were a heartless bastard!" Vegapunk looked at Shacher with curiosity, continuing with his slurred speech, "But please don't question my morality. Since I promised to heal this brat, I absolutely will! Forget about the equipment, but you can't forget about the promised funding and some special materials!"

"Of course~"

After receiving an affirmative answer from his new boss, Vegapunk breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He then immediately started kicking people out. Next, he would properly renovate this so-called experimental base and prepare the equipment needed to treat this impolite brat.

Meanwhile, he instructed Xia Che to prepare his materials.

The group then left Vegapunk's temporary research base.

only.

Xia Che certainly wouldn't let this old fox off the hook so easily; he would still have people stationed here. Besides, Da Xiong would probably be here soon, so there shouldn't be any major problems.

Now that this has been accomplished, what about the others...?

After preparing to relax in the Konom Islands, Moke went back to work.

The hegemon of the East China Sea will continue to dominate it!

As for Kro...

This treacherous task is finally finished. He should go back and see his students. He wonders if those idiots have been slacking off these past few days without his supervision.

It was as if he had already become a qualified instructor.

Moreover, he also has to deal with the ghost story over there!

Train them hard, and once they're tired, those guys won't have any wild thoughts.

After receiving Xia Che's mission, Kuro left with a calm smile, adjusted his glasses, and left.

As for Shacher and Robin... they also have a lot to do next.

Although Vegapunk's arrival was somewhat unexpected, it was still quite significant for the development of the 16th branch.

Starting today...

Their 16th branch now has its own scientist, and he is the world's number one scientist.

of course.

Shach did not forget Wahlbod either.

Now that the scientists are in place, Wahlbod's abilities can be put to use.

As for how to use it, Vegapunk will likely understand how to utilize Wapol's abilities even better after witnessing them.

Just send them over later.

As for Robin... after initially being surprised that Vegapunk, the World Government scientist with the world's greatest brain, was also secretly studying historical texts, she was quite curious and couldn't wait to ask Vegapunk what history he knew.

But considering that Vegapunk would stay anyway, there was no rush, so he decided to keep quiet and see what happened.

In fact, after the Alabasta incident, she was granted permission by the Kingdom of Alabasta to secretly read the historical texts hidden in the tombs of the Kingdom of Alabasta, under Vivi's guidance.

Unfortunately, the above was not the history she wanted.

As for the news about the ancient weapon Hades... she wanted to tell the BOSS, but the BOSS said that now was not the time to look for that thing.

It's clear that the BOSS is more interested in Vegapunk than the legendary ancient weapons!

And similarly... she will be very busy as the personal secretary of the 16th Naval Base Commander.

For example, right now...

"What did you do? You actually need to borrow 10 billion Berries in advance?" Nami stared blankly at Shache, who was asking for 10 billion Berries right off the bat. Then, she put her hands on her hips, stood in front of Shache, and said through gritted teeth, "Where are we going to get 10 billion Berries?"

"Nothing? What about the spoils from Alabasta last time...?"

"All of those combined don't even amount to 10 billion Berries!" Nami glared at Shache, then counted on her fingers in frustration, saying, "And here... even with the help of those pirates, we still have so many places where we need money, like the establishment of the cosmetics factory, naval training costs, Alabasta cooperation expenses..."

Nami got a headache every time someone mentioned it.

"Now you're still wasting money everywhere, where am I supposed to find 10 billion Berries?!"

It seemed as if he wanted nothing more than to grab Xia Che by the collar and tell him that he was quitting and that Xia Che should find someone else to do the job!

however.

Shache already had a plan for dealing with the enraged Nami.

He stood up abruptly and stood in front of Nami.

really.

Seeing him stand up, Nami immediately calmed down and looked at Shache in confusion, "What, what are you doing?!" She put her hands on her hips, "No matter what you say, there's nothing I can do."

But then he sighed.

"I don't even know what you're going to do with 10 billion? Is it that important? Never mind~" She pouted. "I'll go back to the Cornish Islands and see if the distillery has made its profits for the year. If all else fails, I'll just have to send Moke to the Grand Line to cause some trouble."

"..."

Seeing Nami already thinking about money, Shache smiled.

That's why he felt comfortable handing the money over to Nami.

Although Nami can be stingy at times, she's never stingy when it comes to spending money!

It is because of Nami that he doesn't have to worry about money.

"Thank you, Nami!"

"What are you talking about! Even if you say that, I can't possibly come up with the money all at once!" Hearing Xia Che's words, Nami snapped out of her daze, put her hands on her hips again, and retorted irritably, "If you waste money again next time, I won't let you off the hook. Now..." rubbing her forehead, "Let me go see where I can raise the money!"

As he was speaking, he was about to turn and leave.

"Hey, there's really no need to go through all that trouble." Xia Che stopped her, and under Nami's puzzled expression, said meaningfully, "It's time to go dig for gold!"

(End of this chapter)