Pirates on Rocks' Ship 996

"Idiot, don't you know you can just organize it into a document and give it to me to read!" Reina said with a laugh.

“How can that be? This is my job!” Frank immediately refused.

Reina ignored the idiot in front of him, quickly finished all the food on the table, and then said, "I need to rest now. Tell the Doctor I'll go to the lab to see him after I wake up! Hmm... I want to try out his teleporter!"

“Yes, First Mate!” Frank replied, standing up immediately.

"By the way, is everything alright with your brother?" Reina suddenly asked as Frank walked to the door.

Frank shook his head and replied, "No, nothing happened on Dad's side, but Captain Ace seems to have gone to the Straw Hats' side after the last battle and hasn't returned yet!"

Upon hearing this, Reina nodded and said nothing more.

After Frank left, Reina stretched and went back to his room to sleep.

The continuous battles had left him physically and mentally exhausted. He planned to defeat the gatekeeper of the fiftieth floor, then go for a walk to relax. Once his body and mind had recovered, he would continue to grind the Tower of Trials again to collect the required points.

After resting for a whole day, Reina woke up and went straight to the laboratory, only to be told that the doctor and the others were not there. This surprised Reina, as the three of them were not in the laboratory.

After asking around at the lab, Reina learned where the three had gone.

After successfully replicating the teleporter, Dr. Asie and Judge had a good celebration with Shakya. After the celebration, Dr. Asie did not plan to continue any other research. Although they had countless projects to complete, he hadn't spent time with Olga for so long and didn't want to stay in the laboratory all the time.

This puzzled Shakya quite a bit. During this time, he had clearly understood Dr. Asie's strength. Although he was not comparable to his own body with the Brain-Brain Fruit, he was still considered a top scientist among ordinary humans. Even his former assistant, Vinsmoke Judge, could not compare to him in scientific research.

But given that Dr. Asie possesses such remarkable abilities, he finds it utterly perplexing that Dr. Asie wastes his time on things other than research.

However, everyone has the right to choose their own way of life, so the upright Shakya did not say much. Dr. Asie, fearing that he would be bored, gave Shakya some of the blueprints for Xuan Yue Island and asked him to help modify them when he had time, to see if there were any places that could be upgraded or modified.

In particular, the propulsion system of Xuan Yue Island uses electricity to convert energy. Although the energy conversion function is greater, the energy is limited, so there are not many thrusters, which makes Xuan Yue Island's forward speed not fast.

So during the time that Dr. Assie stayed with Olga, Shakya and Judge improved the power system of Xuan Yue Island. While retaining the electric conversion thrusters, they added many thrusters that converted fire energy. Normally, the movement of Xuan Yue Island changed from electric thrusters to fire thrusters.

This saves resources during normal movement, and when speed is needed, turning on the electric propulsion system can more than double the speed of Xuan Yue Island, making it no slower than a regular sailboat.

It's important to know that Xuan Yue Island is quite large. For such a large island to move at the speed of an ordinary sailboat is something that no one would have believed in the past.

Besides the changes and improvements to the energy system, the energy system in the living area on Xuan Yue Island has undergone even more modifications, since the fire energy controlled by Shakyamuni is more resource-efficient.

So when Reina arrived at the lab, not only was Dr. Assie not there, but neither were Shakya and Gaji. This was because Shakya had altered the structure of the energy zone, and the two of them were working in the core energy zone of Xuan Yue Island.

“I see…” Reina stroked his chin and said, “So, do you know how to operate the teleporter?”

"We know how. The doctor taught us before, but we only know how to operate it!" The lab staff immediately replied with a smile and a nod.

“Alright, then teleport me to the front lines! There should be teleporters there too, right? I heard from Frank that the Doctor and his team did an experiment before, so they should already have teleporters there, right?” Reina said with a smile.

“Well… if we go to the front lines, we’ll have to change the energy source. We don’t have the authority to change the energy source; it requires authorization from Dr. Assie or Director Frank!” the staff member said with some difficulty.

Reina frowned and said, "What if there's an emergency at the front and they need to be teleported back?"

"The doctor has already authorized Dad and the captains. You weren't here before, so the doctor couldn't authorize you!" the staff member quickly said.

Chapter 1001 Reina's Caution

"Oh, I see! Then I'll go find the Doctor!" Since he couldn't use the teleporter, there was no need for Reina to stay here any longer.

Moreover, he also had to go and check on Shakya. It wouldn't be good if that guy went too far in transforming Xuan Yue Island. Firstly, their resources were limited, so they couldn't let him operate like he did on Future Island. Secondly, they were pirates, not some leisurely rich old men, so they didn't need to care about appearances.

He feared that Shakyamuni would transform Xuan Yue Island into something like Future Island, because there was absolutely no need for that here.

After leaving the laboratory, Reina arrived at Dr. Assie's house. Before even entering, he could already hear a noisy commotion inside, as if Olga was complaining about Dr. Assie.

“I’m telling you, you stupid father, if you don’t know how, then don’t do it. Are you sure this stuff is really edible?” Olga said to Dr. Asie, who was preparing food in the kitchen, with a rather helpless expression.

"No problem, just give me a little time, and I'm sure I can finish it!" Dr. Asie, covered in sweat, looked at the cookbook in his hand while trying to add something to the pot.

As for Perona, who was dragged by Olga to enjoy the food together, she was terrified and tried to escape several times, but was caught by her good friend Olga each time.

So when Reina appeared, Perona felt like she had seen a savior.

"First mate... please save me! I don't want to die!" Perona cried out to Reina, tears streaming down her face.

"Huh? What... what weird game are you playing now?" Reina ignored Perona's plea for help and asked curiously.

"That stupid old man wants to make me some delicious food!" Olga replied listlessly from the side.

But seeing the doctor constantly putting things into the pot like he was conducting an experiment, Reina couldn't help but shudder. No wonder Perona looked like she wanted to run away; this really had nothing to do with her!

In fact, Reina also wanted to turn around and leave at this moment. After all, he felt embarrassed to get involved in the scene of their loving father and filial son.

"Oh, it's Reina! You're out? Wait a minute! Dinner's almost ready. Don't worry, I started learning to cook yesterday, so today's meal will definitely be ready!" Dr. Assie, who was in the kitchen, heard the noise at the door and immediately greeted Reina with a smile.

Reina sighed, went straight into the kitchen, poured out what was either food or an experiment from the doctor's pot, then started a new pot. After looking at the ingredients prepared in the kitchen, he said, "Now go out and tell Olga and Perona to come in and tidy up the kitchen. I'll be done soon!"

Dr. Assie blushed, clearly aware of his own cooking skills, and obediently went out to call Olga and Perona.

The two little ones were quite happy. Normally they wouldn't enjoy cleaning so much, but now they were using cleaning to ensure safety, which was a great deal.

Olga had never wanted her foolish father to return to the lab as much as she did now, so while Reina was in the kitchen, Olga began to inquire whether Reina had come to call her foolish father to do research.

Reina hadn't expected that what he originally just wanted to do was to have the doctor test the teleporter, but he would end up cooking for them.

As for his culinary skills, there's no problem with them. He used to be the chef on the Whitebeard Pirates' ship, and even Thatch learned many of his dishes from him.

At the dinner table, Dr. Assie praised Reina's cooking skills while asking him the purpose of his visit.

"Ah~ the teleporter access! I've already added it for you, all you need to do is register your fingerprint!" Dr. Assie replied with a smile.

"Doctor, you should keep a close eye on Shakya. He only needs to modify the power and energy systems. The ones on Xuan Yue Island don't need major changes right now!" Reina said to Dr. Asie while putting some vegetables that Olga and Perona didn't like on their plates.

"Huh? Don't the weapon and defense systems need improvement? I saw his improved blueprints, they're excellent! I was even planning to have him improve them!" Dr. Asie said, quite surprised.

"As for weapon and defense systems... I don't quite trust him yet!" Reina said, stroking his chin. "Besides, there's no urgent need to upgrade weapon and defense systems right now!"

Although Vegapunk should be trustworthy, Reina wouldn't let such uncertain senses replace his own decisions.

Dr. Assie simply nodded silently and said nothing more.

Personally, he didn't quite agree with Reina's approach. Since they were already partners, they should be given enough trust.

However, if it were up to Fairy to make this decision, she might make the same choice as Reina, because they are not alone now and must consider the safety of Crescent Moon Island and the entire Whitebeard Pirates.

After dinner, Reina and Dr. Asie went to the laboratory together. After setting up Reina's permissions, he personally operated the system, intending to teleport Reina directly to the island at the front line.

"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on Shakya. When you come back later, just have the people there operate it. I've already taught them how to operate it!" Dr. Asie said softly before Reina left.

"Thanks!" After saying that, Reina's body began to become ethereal, and then with a "whoosh," he disappeared directly from the teleporter.

On the other side, on the small island at the front line of the Whitebeard Pirates, the indicator light on the teleporter suddenly lit up, indicating that another teleporter was connecting to this side. The soldier in charge of guarding the teleporter immediately notified Captain Rakuyo, who was in charge of the teleporter.

So far, Dr. Asie and his team have only replicated two teleporters. Therefore, the signals coming from their side prove that something or someone from Xuan Yue Island is about to be teleported over.

Soon, Lakyo arrived at the teleporter and waited for it to be activated.

Dr. Assie had told them that the teleporter might be activated intermittently these days because they still had some data to test. He also gave them many forms to record in detail the reactions each time the teleporter was activated, as well as their feelings after actively using the teleporter. They could use this as reference data to improve the teleporter in the future and make it more worthy of its name.

However, when Reina stepped out of the teleporter, he still startled Laco.

Chapter 1002 Reunion

"You've emerged from seclusion?" Lakyo asked with delight as he watched Reina walk out of the teleporter.

“No!” Reina shook his head and replied, “But when I came out of the Tower of Trials, I heard that the teleporter that the Doctor and the others replicated was already usable, so I came to try it out while I was recuperating, and it felt pretty good!”

"Hahaha... Of course! This was made with the hard work of the Doctor and his team. We won't be afraid of quick rescues from extraterrestrial visitors anymore!" Lakyo said with a smile. "There aren't many teleporters yet. Once we've made a few more, you'll be out of seclusion by then. We'll give those extraterrestrial visitors a surprise!"

Reina naturally understood what Lakyo meant. Since confronting the extraterrestrials, they were the only ones who had enjoyed the advantage of the teleporter. Now that they also had a teleporter, it was time to make the other side suffer a bit.

"It's a pity that the teleportation distance is still too limited due to energy constraints. Otherwise, if we set up some teleporters in the New World, let's see if the Navy would still dare to cause trouble so openly there!" Reina said with a sigh.

Because of the departure of these great pirates, the Navy is now thriving in the New World.

"Come on, come on, Dad will be so happy if he knows you're here!" Lacjo pulled Reina outside.

Reina also felt that he hadn't seen Beebe in a long time. The environment of the Tower of Trials and the continuous high-intensity battles made him feel like he hadn't seen an acquaintance in a long time, so he didn't refuse and followed Lakyo toward the banquet square on the island.

Now, wherever Whitebeard stays, there will inevitably be a large banquet square. This is a "aftereffect" left by Whitebeard after he lived on Crescent Moon Island!

He really enjoys banquets and the feeling of his family happily drinking and chatting around him.

Upon seeing Reina following behind Racker, all the captains present, except for Whitebeard, couldn't help but stand up and come over to welcome him.

"You've already emerged from seclusion? How much has your strength increased? You're not so monstrous now that you can take on a whole group of us, are you?" Marco asked with a smile, handing over a bottle of rum.

Reina accepted the rum and replied with a smile, "Sorry, my training isn't finished yet. I came out to recuperate, and I happened to hear that the Doctor's teleporter has been replicated, so I came to give it a try!"

Upon hearing Reina's words, the captains all chuckled and shared their opinions on the teleporter.

"Big brother!" Reina greeted Whitebeard as he approached him.

"If you're injured, drink less alcohol. If you're not injured, rest more and don't run around!" With Whitebeard's keen eye and familiarity with Reina, he could easily tell that Reina was injured.

"No problem, it's just a minor injury!" Reina replied with a smile.

His injuries weren't particularly serious this time, but in his current state, he wasn't confident of victory against the gatekeeper of the fiftieth floor. So he decided to come out and recuperate, and fight the gatekeeper in his peak condition.

"You know it yourself!" Whitebeard didn't say much, but instead asked if anything had happened on Xuan Yue Island.

In fact, Reina didn't know much about Crescent Moon Island either. He only knew the information that Frank had reported to him before, and he believed that Frank must have reported it to Whitebeard before reporting it to him, and it might even have been more detailed than what he reported to him.

"Vegapunk is indeed amazing. Even Dr. Assie praised his abilities!" Speaking of Xuan Yue Island, the recent changes on Xuan Yue Island cannot be ignored. We must mention Vegapunk No. 1, also known as Shakyamuni.

“He is indeed very powerful, and his goals are different from those of the World Government. He believes that the reason why humanity has wars is because of the lack of energy, which leads to unfair distribution. Therefore, he wants to find a special energy source that will allow everyone to avoid fighting over energy!” Reina sighed and said, “Human wars are not just due to the lack of energy. Even if his brain project succeeds, it will not change the current situation of humanity at all!”

"What does he mean?" Whitebeard asked Reiner.

“He still sticks to his opinion. You know, the more talented someone is, the more stubborn they become! Anyway, we don’t intend to conquer the world. We’re just pirates. So he uses us to realize his dream, and we use his abilities to enhance our strength. We’re just partners, at least for now!” Reina shrugged and replied.

"I heard... he's furious about what happened in Ohara?" Whitebeard hesitated for a moment before asking.

“Hmm! He considers himself a scholar too!” Reina chuckled. “Scholars are such strange things… even though it’s just history… people keep risking their lives for it! He already knew about Ohara, and he even memorized all the research on Ohara, so once the World Government finds out, they’ll definitely eliminate him. There’s nothing more to say about that! But when the Straw Hat crew and I went to the future, we encountered Rob Lucci of CP0. I wonder how he handled it!”

"Rob Lucci? That genius who's hailed as a once-in-a-century talent in CP0?" Whitebeard seemed to have taken an interest in Lucci.

“Ah~ He is indeed a very talented person. When I met him on Enies Lobby, he was someone I could easily crush. Now that we meet again, even Marco can't say he can definitely beat him!” Reina nodded and replied, “Of course, I have more faith in Marco, but it's hard to say who will win before they fight!”

"You've grown so fast?" Whitebeard was taken aback and looked at Reina with surprise, as if to confirm what he had just said.

Reina nodded and replied, "He has indeed grown very quickly, but this should be his second time fighting the Straw Hat. Vegapunk didn't say much, but the result should be that the Straw Hat boy won!"

"Young people these days are really terrifying!" Whitebeard couldn't help but sigh.

"Hahaha... Big brother, you're not old yet! As pirates, those guys are still too young!" Reina said with a light laugh.