The Legendary Family of One Piece

Chapter 153 An endless supply of money, simply too much to spend.

One week later!

The Whitebeard Pirates left Lati Island to continue their wandering journey, embarking on a path of adopting sons.

The Heberfeller family and the Whitebeard Pirates thus forged a good friendship.

Before that time!

Charlotte shamelessly and earnestly asked the two powerful figures about various aspects of their cultivation.

On the open sea, it's not easy to see a strong person of this caliber. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and face and such things don't matter at all.

As a result, Charlotte actually gained quite a few unexpected benefits.

The training methods for advanced Armament Haki Stream Sakura in Wano Country, Oden's unique dual-sword style training and insights, and Whitebeard and Oden's understanding of Armament Haki...

That's quite amazing.

It's important to know that both Whitebeard Newgate and Kozuki Oden are now undoubtedly powerful figures on the high seas.

Their insights and experiences are truly rare and precious.

Of course, it wasn't without its costs.

Charlotte paid a large amount of Lati Island's specialty wine – Lati wine.

Although the wine was quite valuable, for Charlotte, swordsmanship, and the understanding and practice of Ryuo and Hazen were the most important things.

This is a treasure that can truly enhance the family's heritage.

It's safe to say they made a killing.

It's a bit strange that Kozuki Oden acted this way.

Based on his current interactions, the other person doesn't seem to be an indecisive individual.

He was not someone who would easily give up the fight for the sake of others. On the contrary, Kozuki Oden now acts more out of personal preference and is equally decisive.

What will happen in Wano Country in the future is completely unlike the choices he would make given his current personality.

In other words, Kozuki Oden's personality underwent a huge change after following Roger; more accurately, after returning from the final island of Laugh Tale, he became a completely different person.

Charlotte was somewhat puzzled.

What kind of "treasure" could cause such a drastic change in a person's personality? This was something Charlotte found utterly baffling.

Charlotte then shook her head and stopped thinking about it.

He didn't want to know anything about this; it was a huge problem, a deep pit.

Let others have their own headaches!

As for Blackbeard, he hasn't joined the Whitebeard Pirates yet, so even if he wanted to help, he couldn't.

"Boss, there's been a new breakthrough at Oside. I hope we can go check it out."

Ivan appeared behind Charlotte and spoke, interrupting Charlotte's somewhat chaotic thoughts.

"Okay, let's go."

Charlotte didn't hesitate; in fact, one could say she was quite impatient.

He had high hopes for the cyborg technology, as it could enhance the family's strength in another way.

Charlotte and Ivan appeared outside the tall, independent iron gate.

There are no special markings on it; it looks quite ordinary. It's a simple way to protect the laboratory.

The purpose, of course, is to lull outsiders into a false sense of security.

Soon the green light on the lab door lit up, signifying confirmation of identity.

"Click click click!"

A series of mechanical whirring sounds rang out continuously, deep and heavy, as the steel gate slowly opened.

"Boss, you've arrived."

A burly, bald man strode over.

"Oh, Shecaberley! Long time no see!"

Charlotte began to speak.

Shekkabery, a family executive, is a Devil Fruit user, specifically a Zoan-type Ancient Zoan user in the Terror Bird form. He is one of the family elders who have followed him.

The family's senior members are now responsible for the safety and protection of scientific laboratories.

"Boss, Brother Ivan, come in quickly."

With a憨厚 smile, the bald-headed Sica Belle led the two into the science laboratory.

The scientific researchers coming and going wore white lab coats, and their clothes naturally bore the family's exclusive emblem.

They all looked very busy.

The laboratory today is astonishing in both scale and equipment, more than ten times larger than it used to be.

Laboratory Five!

"Boss, you've finally arrived."

Odyssey rubbed his hands together eagerly, his face filled with anticipation and a hint of flattery.

Charlotte suddenly felt a chill run down her spine; something was off about that look.

Odyssey remained oblivious, after all, his research had consumed a great deal of resources, and now that it was finally beginning to bear fruit, it was something to be happy about.

He was eager to showcase his findings in order to secure further funding for his research.

"Take a look!"

Charlotte nodded calmly, not wanting to think about anything else.

Then, in the laboratory, a modified person came into view.

This is a member of the Heberfeller family, a man who lost both arms in a battle with pirates, and also the first person to volunteer to become a cyborg test subject.

This kind of boldness certainly requires a certain amount of courage, and after all, there are no successful examples of this experimental technique yet.

It's just the initial stage of the experiment, and it's normal for deaths to occur during the process.

Charlotte also admired his choice.

This clearly demonstrates that battles are always brutal, and no one can guarantee 100% safety.

The Odyssey introduction begins.

"Boss, Adli's body is a perfect combination of machinery and flesh, which can be described as incredibly flexible in combat. His combat power has become even stronger, and his own consciousness has not been affected in the slightest."

Charlotte nodded.

Such people certainly exist in One Piece, such as the cyborg Franky, Black Arm Zephyr... these are all amazing examples.

The difference lies in the technology and the degree of modification, but there is no major difference in general.

"Adli, let's begin!"

Odyssey gave orders to Adli in the experimental area through a loudspeaker.

Upon receiving the order, Adli began conducting various meticulous tests according to the plan.

After a while.

The valuable experimental data were quickly recorded; these data are crucial for further research and are therefore of exceptional value.

After testing, Adeli's speed, strength, and defense all far exceeded expectations.

Charlotte was extremely satisfied with his performance.

The initial success of this cyborg experiment not only provided tremendous assistance to the family.

It also provides another option for family members who are disabled or critically injured in battle and whose injuries are beyond saving.

Even some ordinary members can choose to become cyborgs, greatly enhancing their combat power.

Of course, all of this requires voluntary participation.

Moreover, this technology has great development potential. With the continuous improvement of cyborg technology, their strength can also be upgraded and continuously enhanced.

It can even be used in medical and animal applications...

"Very good, Odyssey."

Charlotte didn't hold back in praising him.

However, this single form of combat using a mechanical body is still too rudimentary.

"Odyssey, I think that cyborg technology must be combined with powerful firepower."

Odyssey nodded in agreement when Charlotte raised the question.

This is indeed something he's considering; it could amplify the power of ordinary guns and cannons, enhancing the combat capabilities of cyborgs.

"Boss, don't worry, I've been researching ways to increase artillery firepower and enhance the firepower output of cyborgs for a long time."

Charlotte, however, had some better ideas in mind.

Vegapunk's "The Pacifist" is absolutely perfect.

It possesses powerful laser attacks with terrifying destructive power, more than enough to suppress pirates with a bounty of 100 million.

"I think you should... add special attack capabilities such as lasers, lightning, fire, and gravity during the modification process, and keep trying."

Odyssey stared wide-eyed at Charlotte, speechless.

That's a bit unreasonable and wishful thinking!

"Boss, this...this is practically a human-made mechanical weapon!"

As an outstanding scientist, he was well aware of just how incredibly difficult this task was.

Overcoming and solving many key technologies is not something that can be achieved simply by touching one's lips together.

Just like how to freely achieve energy conversion, and how to have a strong backup energy source... these are all real problems that need to be faced.

"Yes, what you've said has reminded me."

Charlotte clapped her hands. "We still need a powerful individual to be the test subject. Based on this test subject, we will then create humanoid weapons."

Ivan looked at Charlotte, quite shocked and amazed by Charlotte's wildly imaginative mind; it was simply unbelievable.

Odyssey opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know where to begin; this was hardly a suggestion.

Is this someone making a wish?

So Odyssey rubbed his nose somewhat awkwardly and said, "Boss, I think this is too difficult to achieve."

Charlotte shrugged and said earnestly, "As a great scientist, you must have an innovative spirit! You must dare to try and not be deterred by difficulties and obstacles."

Uh... yes, but this question is clearly a bit beyond the scope of the curriculum!

"Boss, it's unlikely we'll see results in the short term, and the costs will be enormous."

Odyssey glanced at Charlotte cautiously.

"no problem!"

Charlotte knew the difficulty involved; after all, not everyone is Vegapunk, a Paramecia-type Brain-Brain Fruit user.

They can easily come up with some shocking scientific and technological innovations.

He was well aware of this.

"How about this... the family will allocate an additional 100 million Berries to your research funding each month!"

Odyssey hesitated.

One hundred million Berries is a lot, it does sound like a lot, but it can't keep up with Charlotte's wild imagination!

The research experiments could be described as money-devouring behemoths; even a genius like Vegapunk needed to seek refuge with the World Government to obtain sufficient funding for his research.

"Not enough?" Charlotte tilted her head and said calmly, "Then add 10 billion Berries every month. Are you confident?"

Odyssey instantly broke into a lewd grin, his hands clenching tightly together in excitement. "You can rest assured and leave it to me, boss!"

Is this attitude really that good?

Money really is everything.

Odyssey's dream was to make his scientific inventions famous throughout the world and let everyone see them.

But that requires substantial financial support. With an additional 10 billion in budget each month, he can now fully unleash his potential.

This sum of money was something he never even dared to dream of before!

You can't spend it all, you can't spend it all, you simply can't spend it all.

(End of this chapter)