I collect everything in the One Piece world.

“Of course, I’m sure.” Mosen nodded, his expression serious. “I don’t know much about the specific shipbuilding technology, but I know that if I’m going to do it, I’ll do it the best.”

"So I only have one requirement: this ship must be a top-notch creation made with the best materials and the best technology."

His attitude was clear: I'll provide the money, the top-quality materials, and the highest requirements; how to achieve it is entirely up to you, the professional.

Looking into Mo Sen's calm and determined eyes, Bing Shan's doubts lessened slightly. He pondered for a moment, tapping his fingers lightly on the table as his brain rapidly calculated various costs.

"If we follow your requirements, using the Adam Tree as the backbone and core structure, supplemented by other top-grade woods and materials, hiring the best craftsmen, and having me personally supervise the design and key processes... the total cost, according to preliminary estimates, will be at least 300 million Berries."

Three hundred million Berries is an astronomical figure that would deter most people, but Morsen merely raised an eyebrow slightly, showing no surprise on his face.

"Three hundred million Berries...that's a reasonable price. So, how long will the construction take? How much of a deposit is required?"

Iceberg was somewhat surprised, but he understood that Mosen was not joking, so he continued, "Because the materials are special, it takes time to collect and pre-process them, plus meticulous workmanship, so the construction period will take at least two months, and possibly up to three months."

"Regarding the deposit, at least 100 million Berries are needed because we need to start purchasing materials and paying upfront costs."

"After that, we will make subsequent payments in stages according to the progress of the project."

Mo Sen listened without hesitation and nodded, saying, "Okay, but I'll only stay here for a few days. I have some things to take care of in the East China Sea afterward."

"I can pay a larger deposit, such as 150 million or 200 million Berries, and settle the remaining balance when I return from the East China Sea and the ship is delivered. Is that alright?"

“Of course, since Mr. Morin is so sincere, our Carrera Company will do our best to create a top-notch masterpiece for you.” Iceberg’s tone became much more solemn.

The two then discussed some general ideas about the ship.

Then, just as the initial agreement was reached and Mo Sen was about to get up and leave, his gaze inadvertently swept over the bookshelf behind Bing Shan.

There was an exquisitely crafted model of a "sea train" displayed there, with lifelike details, seemingly shrunk to countless times its original size.

This model is full of mechanical beauty and exquisite craftsmanship. Compared with the crude imitations he saw in the shops outside, this model is simply a perfect work of art.

Mosen's eyes lit up immediately, and he asked Iceberg with undisguised admiration and longing, "Mr. Iceberg, if I may be so bold, may I ask where you bought that model of the sea train on your bookshelf? I would like to buy one for my collection."

"I've been looking around on the street these past few days, but the workmanship of those I saw was too rough, completely incomparable to this!"

"It's simply...perfect!"

Hearing Mo Sen's straightforward praise, a hint of pride and a gentle smile appeared on the usually stern face of the iceberg.

He followed Mosen's gaze to the model, his eyes revealing a hint of reminiscence and sadness.

"This wasn't bought from outside; it was made by my master, Mr. Tom, himself. It's probably the only one of its kind in the whole world."

"So it was Mr. Tom's work, no wonder... what a pity..." Mosen suddenly realized upon hearing this, and then couldn't help but feel regret.

However, he certainly wouldn't be so tactless as to ask to buy it; that would be extremely disrespectful to Tom and Iceberg.

"Well then, Mr. Iceberg, it's a pleasure doing business with you. I'll stay in Water Seven for a few more days and come back to pay the deposit in a few days."

Upon hearing this, Iceberg composed himself, stood up, and shook hands with Morsen: "It's a pleasure doing business with you. Mr. Morsen, you can take your time exploring Water Seven; there are many places worth seeing here."

“I will,” Mosen smiled. “But I need to get some money first, otherwise I won’t be able to pay the deposit.”

"Withdraw money? Do you need help? The banks in Water Seven also have a partnership with Carrera..." Iceberg asked politely.

"No need to trouble yourself, I have a rather special place to store my money," Mo Sen waved his hand and smiled.

Chapter 29, CP9, Morsen's method of withdrawing money

[Alabasta, Baroque Studio]

A man with a cigar in his mouth, slicked-back hair, and a somewhat fierce face was looking at the ten billion bounty on Black Cat Detective's hand.

Nearby, a woman in an antique shop was leisurely sipping coffee while telling the man about the information she had gathered.

Nighttime, Water City, in the basement of a bar that has already closed.

The lighting was dim, and the air was filled with the smell of aged wine barrels and dust. Several tables were pushed together, and a few people sat around them, including Kaku and Kalifa, whom Morsen had seen during the day.

Sitting at the head of the table was a tall, aloof man with a white dove perched on his shoulder; he was none other than Rob Lucci, the core of the team.

“Tell me about Morsen from earlier today.” Lucci’s voice was completely flat, as if he had no emotions at all.

Upon hearing this, Kaku objectively recounted his encounter with Morsen that day.

Kalifa then added some details and her own thoughts.

"Collector? Adventurer?" a man with an odd hairstyle and a strange hat said in a deep voice. "That identity sounds rather vague."

"But since he can propose using the Adam Tree to build ships and remain unfazed by a bid of 300 million, this guy must be quite something."

"He also inquired about the train models Mr. Tom made; it seems he really enjoys collecting them." Kalifa pushed up her glasses.

"However, he did not intend to investigate further. He stopped immediately after learning that it was a relic, and behaved very appropriately."

“The questions he asked me in the meeting room,” Kaku added, his brow furrowing slightly.

"Although they were all about shipbuilding, some of the angles were quite tricky, and I didn't seem like a complete novice. I had to be careful with my words when I answered."

The pigeon on Lucky's shoulder tilted its head as it listened to their conversation.

Lucci himself silently tapped the table with his fingers, and after a moment spoke:

"Make a note of it first, and we'll call him 'The Collector' for now. We can keep an eye on his movements in the next few days."

Then, with a detached gaze, he swept over the crowd and continued, "Our primary task has always been to find clues to the Hades blueprints."

"Don't waste too much energy on this stranger who suddenly appears, unless he has direct contact with the mission objective."

"Yes!" the crowd responded in hushed tones.

……

Meanwhile, in the port area of ​​Water Seven, a medium-sized three-masted sailing ship was moored at a relatively secluded dock.

The ship was brightly lit, and loud music and boisterous laughter and curses could be heard from afar.

A ferocious skull is painted on the side of the ship, with two blood-stained scimitars crossed below it.

This is the ship of the Blood Axe Pirates. Their captain, Jack the Ripper, has a bounty of 18 million Berries and is considered a minor scourge in the first half of the Grand Line.

Their ship was damaged in a previous battle and came to Water Seven for repairs. They are currently holding a celebratory banquet to mark the completion of the repairs.

The deck reeked of alcohol, and a group of pirates were flushed from drinking.

"Damn it, the shipwrights in Water Seven are skilled, but their prices are outrageous! A million Berries to repair a ship!" a one-eyed pirate complained, hiccuping from drinking.

"Exactly! It's robbery!"

"If you ask me, let's just get out of here as soon as the boat hits the water tomorrow! Why should we pay them?"

"Hahaha! Great idea! We're pirates! When do pirates ever pay for things?!"

"Captain, don't you agree?!"

As the pirates talked, they looked at the burly man in the middle with a crisscross scar on his face. He was none other than their captain, Jack the Ripper.

Jack, his eyes glazed with drunkenness, listened to his men's flattery and encouragement, grinning wildly and revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth:

"Nonsense! I, Jack the Ripper, have been at sea for so many years, and I've always been the one robbing others. When have I ever been robbed? Money for ship repairs? Not a single penny!"

"Once the ship can set sail tomorrow, we'll slaughter all those idiots on board and throw them into the sea to feed the fish! Hahahaha!"

"The captain is wise!"

"Hahaha! No money! Kill them!"

The pirates roared excitedly, as if they could already see the bloody scene.

Just then, a completely different voice suddenly rang out from the side:

"I said, skipping out on the bill is not a good habit; you might even lose your life."

The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears, bringing the noisy shouts to an abrupt halt.

"Which blind fool can't speak properly?!" Captain Jack suddenly looked up, his fierce gaze sweeping over the surroundings.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in the shadows of the ship's side, leaning against the railing and watching them.

"Damn brat! You want to die, huh!" One of the nearby pirates, emboldened by alcohol, grabbed a machete lying nearby and lunged at him.

Mo Sen didn't even look at him, but his hand on his waist twitched slightly.

Swish!

A flash of light disappeared in the moonlight, so fast that its trajectory was impossible to discern.

The pirate who pounced on him froze instantly, blood gushing from his neck as he fell backward.

"!!!"

Seeing this, the other pirates, who were slightly drunk, were all startled awake and grabbed their weapons, surrounding the area in shock and anger.

"A pirate hunter?!" Captain Jack's pupils contracted, and he immediately grabbed the blood-stained giant axe next to him and stood up.

"Chop him up!" Jack roared, swinging his giant axe at Morsen first.

The fact that he was able to amass a bounty of over ten million in the first half of the Great Journey shows that he must have possessed some brute strength and ferocity, just like Scarface Hawke whom Morsen encountered before.

However, although he is similar to Scarface Hawke, the current Mosen is completely different from the Mosen of the past.

Now, he has not only honed his swordsmanship to a higher level, but his physical abilities have also become stronger, and he has even begun to learn the two-color Haki.

So when Jack charged at him fiercely, Morsen didn’t even look before dodging the powerful axe blow, and then used his long sword to weave through the crowd.

laugh!laugh!laugh!

In the blink of an eye, three more pirates collapsed, clutching their throats. Their attacks were full of flaws in Morsen's eyes.

Combined with the speed advantage brought by "Shave" and his sharp swordsmanship, Morsen dealt with these ordinary pirates as easily as cutting melons and vegetables.

Faced with Morsen's neglect and continued killing, Jack was both shocked and furious, gripping his axe with both hands and launching a fierce attack.

But Morsen always seemed to have eyes in the back of his head, easily dodging their attacks and continuing to cut down his pirates one by one.

How can this guy be so fast? And why can he always predict my attacks? Jack, who had sobered up, began to have an ominous premonition.

Moments later, after dealing with all the henchmen, Morsen finally turned around to deal with Jack. In just two or three rounds, Morsen's long knife passed through the gap in Jack's raised arm and plunged into his neck.

"Uh...ho..." Jack's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the blade embedded in his neck. His massive body crashed to the ground, twitched a few times, and then fell silent.

The entire battle lasted less than three minutes from start to finish, and apart from Mosen, there wasn't a single pirate standing on the deck.

Mosen flicked the blood off his knife, sheathed it, and headed straight for the cabin to begin ransacking it.