When Maple followed the captain to their ship, she was instantly stunned by the scene in front of her. Dozens of pirates were holding buckets and throwing water out frantically as if they were fighting a flood.

"Captain.. is it too late for me to get off the ship now?"

"no!"

Although the user of the Devil Fruit cannot directly touch the sea water, she can carry the water pipe and use it as a human water pump. Anyway, they need to hold on, and the rest of the people just need to repair the boat.

Although everyone was exhausted during the whole process (except the captain), no one thought of changing ships because the other two ships could not accommodate the treasures they had robbed from the rain land.

Fortunately, the crew of the Sun God Pirates came from complex backgrounds, most of them were from lower-level crews, and they were often responsible for doing the dirty and tiring work like cleaning and repairing the ship.

Since they were hijacked onto the Dragon, the captain was willing to train them (First Mate: It's me!), provide them with good food and drink, and spend money generously.

So no matter whether they were pirates from the East China Sea or those who were forced to join from Alabasta, they all sincerely admired Captain Qiao.

..................

As the city closest to the starting point of the Grand Line, the Seven Waters City has nurtured the best shipbuilders in the world and is also the world's largest shipbuilding site.

Because of its key location, the world government has always wanted to take over this maritime city.

However, due to its own image and the need to consider the opinions of other member states, it has always been very reserved in its approach, and has only been infiltrating the Water City in the same way for decades.

"Captain, welcome to the Seven Waters City!"

Robin once stayed in this water city for a long time, and later followed Baroque Works to Alabasta to overthrow the kingdom's regime.

The circular city, which stretches as far as the eye can see, occupies a vast sea surface. The three-layer structure of the city, upper, middle and lower, makes it more three-dimensional and also frees up a lot of space for expansion.

Of course, the most spectacular building here is the super-giant fountain located at the top of the city. Even if you look at it from more than ten miles away, you can still see its outline.

"Dududu..."

As the Dragon's voyage became more and more difficult, the sea steam train circling the Water City caused the pirates from the countryside to talk about it and exclaim one after another.

"Wow! .... So long! So big! So thick! I love it so much!"

"It runs really fast! And it spews out white smoke!"

“Feel like a monster!”

"........."

The pirates' enthusiasm came and went quickly, and after a while, bad news came from Wu Ma that water was entering the cabin again.

And because the lower wooden boards were rotten, the previously applied patches gradually fell off, and the Dragon was beyond repair.

"Jack, have everyone gather up the treasures and put them on the deck. This ship may not make it to the harbor."

In fact, after repairing the leak, he has been covering the hull with his Observation Haki to monitor every tiny damage on it, but it has long been like a candle in the wind.

"Yes.."

The port terminal is bustling with traffic. As a neutral city, its business is also extremely prosperous. The tax revenue alone makes the world government extremely jealous every year.

"Adams, do you see anything glowing in the sea?"

I saw a chestnut-haired boy speaking to a blond boy in short-sleeved work clothes.

"Naruto...you are not lying to me again!..." Although he said this, he still believed his friend and took out binoculars from his collar to check.

......After a long while, Kaluo realized that the blond boy's mouth was opening wider and wider, and his jaw was about to be dislocated.

"I said, what did you see? Did a sea king appear?"

"It's gold! Lots of gold!! They've been piled up into a mountain! I'm going to the port to take a look! Here's the telescope for you,...remember not to break it..."

As his friend's voice gradually faded away, he could no longer stay there. He hung the telescope around his neck and chased after Adams.

 

Chapter 248: The Water City That Seeps Like a Sieve

The crowded dock was so crowded that even the Qishui City Guard was alarmed and sent hundreds of people to maintain order at the scene.

With their slim and nimble bodies, the two young men who had just arrived moved through the crowd like fish, and it took them a long time to get to the front row.

"Wow~~~!!! So much gold!"

"If I had this much money, I would definitely live a life of luxury!"

How much wealth does a city have? Silver coins pave the way, gold coins form mountains, and corals, pearls, agates, jade, and various gems are dotted among them.

Finally, with the dazzling array of priceless artworks, the people around couldn't stop swallowing their saliva.

Of course, there were some who took risks. There were no less than fifty burly pirates, with angry eyes and swords slung across their waists, standing in a circle with their backs to the treasure.

The corpses of nearly a hundred people on the ground were the source of calm for everyone present. After all, although money is good, it requires lives to spend it.

The previous bloody conflict was the main reason why the City Hall sent guards over.

"Have you finished moving everything?"

Chen Tianqiao, floating in the air, carefully collected the pirate flag hanging on the mast. The ship could sink but the flag could not be lost.

"Captain, we've almost finished packing. This is the last batch."

Sparrow pointed to the thirty or so pirates carrying large and small bags, which contained some easy-to-carry Baileys.

"You guys go ahead and let me give it a farewell party. It has carried us on the sea for such a long time."

Looking at the sea water that had already covered his ankles, Chen Tianqiao waved his hand and stopped talking. He did not fly high again until the rest of the people left.

"The flaming sun explodes!"

There was a flash of golden red in his eyes, and the next second, a dark red fireball fell from the sky and landed on the sinking Dragon.

"boom!"

The sea surface was like the rising sun, and the powerful shock wave swept up a large amount of water vapor, instantly soaking the people in the port. It was not until then that the rumbling sound of the explosion reached their ears.

"Look! What's that? Oh my God!"

"What a huge fireball!!"

"Is there someone fighting there?!"

"I hope the guards can protect us!"

However...those members of the guard team who usually show off their power in front of ordinary pirates.

At this moment, everyone had a look of horror on their faces, and they secretly prayed that the battle on the sea would not affect the Seven Water City.

".......What are you doing? Why are you all gathered here?"

Jack, who brought the rest of the people ashore, couldn't help but feel alert when he saw thousands of people watching around the port.

"Jack, they are just ordinary people. The guards over there are sent by the City Hall to separate the citizens and avoid conflict."

Robin was the first to reach the shore, and she was responsible for at least half of the more than one hundred people on the ground.

"What happened just now? Was the captain fighting with someone?"

"The ship is about to sink. ...The captain is seeing off the Dragon."

Hearing this...Robin didn't know what expression to express. There was such a big commotion just now, was it just a funeral ship?

"Hello.. I am the mayor of Water Seven, Ace Bago. I have heard of the Sun God Pirates for a long time. I wonder if your captain is here."

A middle-aged man with a blue crew cut asked Sparrow after the bodyguards pushed the people aside.

In fact, he had arrived at the dock a long time ago, but he had been observing secretly. After all, he was a pirate with a bounty of 800 million berries. In the first half of the Grand Line, he was like a giant.

So no matter how carefully you deal with it, it is a very normal thing.

"Oh...you want to see me? What do you want?"

It was Chen Tianqiao, who had just burned the boat, who fell from the sky and crashed to the ground. However, he had just arrived and did not understand what was going on.

Without waiting for Icepago's answer, Jack and Robin briefly communicated with their captain.

"I guess you are the captain of the Sun God Pirates. I am the mayor of Nanamizu and the owner of the largest shipbuilding company here. I wonder if I can be of any service to you if you need anything."

Good fellow, it seems that he has come here in person to solicit business. However, the treasures that almost fill up the dock are indeed worthy of the other party’s personal appearance. Then he smiled and said:

"Ha~hahahaha, Mr. Mayor, you must be joking. I do have a business matter that I want to discuss with you."

Big business! Ace Bago never thought that he had too much money. He wanted to keep all the wealth in the Water City so that he could develop the city better.

"But you see, I have to let my men deal with these... mundane things first."

He could see Mayor Nanamizu's expression clearly. With his Observation Haki, it was easy for him to control the other party's emotions. After saying this, he glanced over there meaningfully.

"Oh, look at my memory..., Kalifa! Quickly arrange a vault for the distinguished guest to store these treasures. There will be no management fees or rent. Arrange seven teams of guards to patrol all night. You must ensure their safety tonight!"

"Got it, boss."

I saw an office lady with a good figure and blonde ponytail, who came forward with a notebook in her hand and began to arrange things very efficiently.

Adjusting her glasses, Kalifa looked at the gold and thought deeply. She suddenly said to Espagu, "There are too many valuables here. Something might happen tonight. The mayor should ask them to help out."

"Kalifa, this is a big customer..how can you..."

At this time, Chen Tianqiao looked at Kalifa strangely. There was no grudge between them, so why would this woman be hostile to him? Although she hid it well, she could not hide it from the observation Haki.

"Mr. Mayor, please don't worry too much. The vault is not just your business. The pirate group will send people to defend it."

"Okay, since the captain has said so, then of course there is no problem."

Acebag took the opportunity to back off. He had completely come to his senses from the secretary's reminder. If he relied on himself to guard such a large amount of property alone, if something really happened...!

I'm afraid that even if I sell it, I won't be able to afford the compensation, especially with the recent liquidity issue. I don't know what's going on, but from time to time I find that the money is missing, and even if I check the accounts, I can't find out why.

Of course, he did have suspects, but it was not appropriate to alert them now. Now, the money from the Sun God Pirates was a great help to him and was enough to get him through this difficult period.

At night, Mayor Nanami held a grand banquet in his own castle, and specially invited the Sun God Pirates to participate, which seemed to be a way of using a tiger's skin to make a big banner.

"Rob Lucci, my side is almost exposed. He has long been suspicious of my operations over the years, and it seems that he has recently found a girl to replace me."

In the basement of the castle, four figures sat around a wooden table lit by a kerosene lamp. The first person to ask a question was Kalifa, the secretary of Mayor Qishui.

"I understand. Ace Bago has been unwilling to cooperate with the World Government's policies. A few days ago, the higher-ups issued an order requiring us to boldly eliminate him after a while."

His mustached face was full of cruelty. He was wearing a one-piece boatman's suit, a tall black hat, and a pigeon on his shoulder.

If there were any acquaintances here at this time, they would definitely recognize him.

He is Rob Lucci, one of the five foremen of Dock No. 1 of Carrera Shipbuilding Company.

"I say let's not worry about that man for now. Let's talk about the treasure that was transported to the dock today."

Yamakaze Kaku, one of the five foremen of Dock No. 1 of the Carrera Shipbuilding Company, is a young man with an ordinary face, but his nose is long and square.

"Stop. Anyone who wants to rob the gold can go, but you can't do it yourself. That man is not as scary as you think. The Navy Headquarters has already sent an admiral here, so I suggest you don't alert the enemy, so as not to disrupt the plan!"

He has a hairstyle like two bull horns, is tall and strong, and wears a black suit. He is Bruno, who possesses the Door-Door Fruit and is usually the owner of the Water City Hotel.

"Then how long do we have to wait!"

Kaku sounded a little dejected, and he didn't even want to eat the meat that was in front of his mouth.

"At least one month, at most half a month."

Although everyone dispersed and left, tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.

PS: I originally wanted to arrange for Robin to eavesdrop, but Lucci actually has the Conqueror's Haki, which is really outrageous.

In a few days I will post a picture of a new ship, a Victorian sailing battleship, but a three-in-one version of the legendary battleship from Pirates of the Caribbean.

Don't stop using your love to generate electricity...

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Chapter 249 Money moves people’s hearts

At the grand banquet, everyone was toasting each other. The mayor pulled Chen Tianqiao to toast wildly, trying to get the order right away.

However, if someone wanted to, he could not get drunk even if all the wine in the castle was cleared out.

At this time, Robin saw his first mate hiding in a corner of the banquet and eating crazily. Then he walked lightly with a wine glass in his hand and sat down on the sofa next to him.

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