One Piece: I only realized murder was illegal after leaving the Holy Land.

“But…but this would be a great achievement! I’ve already captured Tom, the shipwright who built their ship, and I’m about to escort him to Enies Lobby to give you a surprise. Once you get this credit, you can pull some strings with the CP-5 commander…” Spandam explained, feeling very aggrieved.

"You've given me a freaking scare! The commander of CP-5, huh? You'd better send him over. If anything happens to him, I'll lose my position, you idiot!" Spandam cursed. "Right now, go apologize to Master Tom. Make sure he feels your sincerity, then invite him to Enies Lobby!!! Listen to me clearly, it's an invitation!!! Watch your attitude!!!"

Spandam was completely bewildered and confused when his father scolded him for no reason.

Although he was a fool, there was one thing he was very clear about: he had to listen to his father, because his father was his only support!

So, after putting away the Den Den Mushi, Spandam immediately jogged forward, catching up with the group escorting Tom, and shouted, "You bunch of idiots, how can you be so disrespectful to Master Tom? He's a shipbuilding master representing the highest level of shipbuilding skill!!! Take off his handcuffs right now!!!"

All the agents were stunned by their superior's scolding, but some of the quick-witted ones were the first to realize that something must have changed!

Soon, Tom was freed from his restraints and looked at the CP officer, who had been obsequious at first, with a very puzzled expression, asking, "What's going on here?"

"Hahaha, it's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding, Master!" Spandam said shamelessly. "We were just joking. Actually, we were planning to invite you to Enies Lobby. My father greatly admires your character and shipbuilding skills and is very much looking forward to meeting you."

Master Tom didn't quite understand what was happening, but he knew that the crisis seemed to be turning for the better.

Although it looks like we still have to go to Enies Lobby, it seems like we won't have to be escorted there.

Master Tom nodded and then said, "May I tell my companions about this?"

"Hahaha, what are you saying? Of course you can!" Spandam rubbed his hands together obsequiously. "Come on, let's go explain the situation right away!"

A short while later, Master Tom explained the situation to his companions, and then Spandam respectfully invited him onto the ship bound for Enies Lobby.

Meanwhile, Spandam was also reporting the situation to Vikingham.

“Yes, yes, headquarters has issued an arrest warrant for Master Tom. CP-5 is going to carry it out, and my son is leading the team. I have ordered him to ignore the arrest warrant from headquarters and bring Master Tom to our Enies Lobby. I will arrange a fleet to safely transport him to Wano Country!” Spandam said respectfully.

“I understand. I will have Mary Geoise withdraw the arrest warrant for Master Tom from your CP headquarters. Don’t worry, this won’t be your responsibility. I know who works for me,” Vikingham reassured him.

"I am deeply grateful, young master!" Spandam said with a sigh of relief.

That's all over now!

"Is there anything else you need?" Spandane asked again.

"Check the backgrounds of Bloodhand Lion Rengar and Rampaging Loli Sphinx for me, see if those two are clean," Vikingham instructed after thinking for a moment.

Spencer's pirate intelligence network indicates that the two of them are clean, but Vikingum always likes to have a backup plan, so he will also use Spandam's official intelligence network!

“Understood! I will get back to you soon,” Spandam replied immediately.

Chapter 185 The Viking Pirates' Current Team Configuration!

After arranging things regarding Tom, the Sphinx, and Rengar.

Vikingham then asked, "Has the government received any interesting intelligence recently?"

"Speaking of which, there is one. Lord Satan previously paid attention to a civilian research team on the high seas called 'MADS', and even invited its leader, Dr. Vegapunk, who won the Ibel Peace Prize, to visit Mary Geoise."

Not long ago, because this team seemed to have researched something remarkable, it caught the attention of Satan Saint again, who ordered the team to be disbanded and its main members to be absorbed into the newly established scientific force of the Navy.

Our CP agency assisted the Navy in disbanding and capturing them.

However, the process was somewhat complicated. The team members were very resistant to the World Government, and they failed to capture several of them, only managing to capture a guy named Caesar Clown and Dr. Vegapunk. These two are currently being held on a prison ship and are being transported to Impel Down. They will likely be absorbed into the Naval Science Unit as planned.

MADS actually has quite a few members, but the main members are Vegapunk, Vinsmoke Judge, Caesar Courland, Quinn, and Barkingom Stussy.

Quinn and his ilk all have some special skills, so when the Navy and CP came to capture them, they all ran away.

Only Vegapunk and Caesar were arrested.

Upon hearing this information, Vikingum was clearly intrigued. He sat up straighter on the sofa in the cabin and said to the Den Den Mushi, "Can you pull some strings? I need to rescue someone."

“Young Master, this matter is of concern to Lord Satan…” Spandam hesitated, a rare occurrence for him.

"The old man is concerned about Vegapunk. That Caesar thing shouldn't be important, right?" Vikingum asked.

“Indeed, the mission clearly states that Dr. Vegapunk must be captured. No one else was named, but Caesar seems to be an expert in arms, and the Navy values ​​him quite a bit…” Spandam said.

"The Navy is nothing! Let them talk to me if they have something to say." Vikingum said arrogantly, "Since the old man didn't specifically name Caesar, you can arrange for Caesar and Master Tom to be sent to Wano Country together. If the old man asks, just say that's the person I want."

When I contacted my father before, he said that I should make a name for myself in this new world and that he would help me as much as he could.

All I need now is a person, what's wrong with that?

Although Caesar was not a good person, he used poison gas, researched weapons of mass destruction, and conducted human experiments, persecuting children.

But Vikingham didn't think any of that mattered; those scum from Wano Country were worthy of Caesar.

Seeing that his young master had already said so much, Spandam could only agree, "Understood, I will make the arrangements."

"Then compile all the data on the production and procurement of weapons and equipment by the world's major governments over the past ten years, and send it to me after you've compiled it," Vikingham instructed.

This document is considered a highly classified document even within the world's central government.

Spandam was aware of the situation, but this time he didn't hesitate at all and immediately said, "No problem."

Is it wrong for the Celestial Dragon to want to see these documents?

If you have any problems, go talk to the Jaigolusia family.

The head of the family is a scientific defense god, in charge of this area. It's reasonable for the young master to take a look.

Clearly, Vikingham is planning to follow Kaido's path and become an arms dealer after taking over Wano Country!

After all, compared to Kaido, who came from humble beginnings, he has a much deeper network of connections with the official governments of the world. It would be a waste not to make use of it.

In particular, Wano Country itself has the relevant production conditions, and now that they have recruited that beast Caesar, coupled with Buggy's various family inheritances, they should be able to create a huge advantage in the arms industry.

After ending that topic, Spandam seemed to remember something and said, "By the way, young master, Lord Doflamingo contacted me not long ago, saying he wants to enter the pirate business and plans to go to the New World to join you..."

"Huh?" Vikingham was taken aback and said, "Didn't I tell him to be a good mob boss in the North Sea for now?"

"Perhaps it's because of the recent One Piece controversy?" Spandam chuckled awkwardly.

Vikingham pondered for a moment, then said, "Understood, I will contact him."

Vikingham was delighted that Doflamingo wanted to seek refuge with his uncle, because it meant that the seeds he had sown for him were taking root and sprouting, and were now bearing fruit.

But Vikingham was very unhappy that Doflamingo was now coming to the New World to join him.

What are you doing here? A kid in his teens, bringing a few mediocre guys to seek refuge, aren't they just a burden?

There were too many brats on their ship, and Vikingham really didn't want that to happen again.

Let's focus on developing in the North Sea first. Once we become the dominant force in the North Sea's dark world, we can then follow the trail of the dark world and move towards the New World and other sea areas!

Vikingham's current plan for Doflamingo is to support and nurture him, but not to let him get too close yet.

If you need money, I can give you money; if you need support, I can give you support. In short, you should find a way to grow bigger and stronger on your own.

Ultimately, it's because Doflamingo is still too young, and his growth is inseparable from the harsh realities of society and the sea.

His remarkable transformation over the past two years is all thanks to this.

If Doflamingo were to join his side, wouldn't he be receiving direct protection again? That would be extremely detrimental to his character development and skill training.

Vikingham was absolutely certain that if Doflamingo were to stay by his side, he would most likely revert to being that arrogant, brainless, and short-tempered demon from Mary Geoise!

Compared to Doflamingo, Vikingham is actually looking forward to Bartholomew Kuma.

After all, Bartholomew Kuma is almost sixteen years old this year, which is quite a strong young man. His racial talent, abilities, and his own natural gifts are all there, and he is already a usable talent.

He plans to contact Bartholomew Kuma in the next couple of days and ask him to come to Wano Country to join his pirate crew.

After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Vikingham stepped out of the cabin and saw Sphinx and Rengar diligently painting the deck.

Shanks, standing to the side, still looked like a 'veteran deck-cleaning expert,' wearing a straw hat, a toothpick in his mouth, arms crossed in front of him, looking like a precocious little devil, pointing and saying, "That's right, this part needs to be cleaned thoroughly too. The Oro Jackson is our most important partner. Everyone starts by cleaning the deck after boarding the ship!"

Bucky came over from the warehouse carrying a box of tung oil and deck wax, saying, "After you're done painting, remember to apply oil and wax as well. Don't underestimate this line of work; we've been painting decks for so many years, and now we're passing on all our experience to you..."

Sphinx's lips twitched twice as he said, "We agreed to board the ship as combatants, so what happened?"

“Combatants also have to clean the deck. Not to mention combatants, even I, the captain, started from here,” Vikingham said with a smile as he stepped forward.

This is the current personnel configuration of the Viking Pirates.

The captain is Jaygolucia Vikingham.

The first mate was Spencer.

The helmsman was Sambel.

The ship's doctor was Barrett.

Dorlinger was the stevedore and combatant. He was responsible for keeping track of any missing supplies on the ship and reporting them promptly for replenishment.

Then there are Shanks and Bucky, the two veteran apprentice crew members.

Next up are Sniper Sphinx and Assault Rifleman Reingar.

Overall, even considering the situation of the USS Oro Jackson, there is still a shortage of many positions, such as the crucial navigator, who is currently unemployed.

Fortunately, Vikingham and his crew are all veteran pirates. As long as they don't go to seas that require extremely special conditions to reach, each of them can take the place of an ordinary navigator.

The Roger Pirates originally planned to focus on building an elite force.

This is suitable for adventure teams and pirate crews without a fixed base, but it is obviously not suitable for a pirate crew like Vikingam that wants to conquer the New World.

He should at least develop a large fleet like Shiki, and become an admiral himself or something.

Vikingham has even begun to consider how to militarize pirates.

Chapter 186 The great Viking captain arrives in his loyal land of Wano.

"Of course your uncle welcomes you to bring your talents to the New World, Doflamingo. Back in Sabaody Archipelago, although you were unruly, I could tell at a glance that you were a special guy. There were so many Celestial Dragons in Mary Geoise, why didn't I fight them all but you? That shows that your uncle has high hopes for you!" On the deck, Vikingum basked in the sun and said to the Den Den Mushi.

"Isn't it because I blocked the port and wouldn't let you in?" Doflamingo asked, somewhat surprised.

"That's just an excuse. Don't worry, even if you didn't blockade the port, I'd still beat you up if I ran into you," Vikingham said confidently.

Doflamingo? ???

Should I thank you?

"However, although your uncle has high hopes for you and looks forward to your future, as a man of the sea, how can one see a rainbow without experiencing storms? Your uncle went to sea to carry out missions when he was fifteen, and at eighteen, he boarded Roger's ship during the chaos of God's Canyon. It took him six and a half years to travel all over the world and experience so many major events to achieve what he has today. As for you, Doflamingo, this sea is the best place to temper a person. I hope to see you riding the waves on this sea, not to see you trembling under my protection, understand?" Vikingum said earnestly before Doflamingo could speak.

Anyone who didn't know better would really think he was Doflamingo's good uncle.

Doflamingo's feelings were somewhat complicated.

You went to sea at fifteen, but I was driven out of Mary Geoise before I was even ten!

He really wanted to go to the New World right now, to follow Vikingham and witness the turbulence of this great era.

But Vikingham's candid words made him hesitate and think.

"So, how do I feel now that I've been tempered by this sea, Uncle?" Doflamingo asked again.

"Whether you're a pirate or have a reputation in the underworld, when I can hear your name throughout the New World, it means this sea has recognized you, and then you'll have the qualifications to step onto the stage of the times," Vikingham said without hesitation.

Doflamingo finally sighed softly, then said firmly, "In that case, I will not let you down, Uncle. I will definitely board your ship in this great era!"

Vikingham felt that Doflamingo's current state was somewhat similar to Bellamy's insistence on boarding his Don Quixote family's ship in the original story.

Is it just my imagination?

"Hahaha, I look forward to your arrival. When we uncle and nephew join forces, who on this vast sea can be our match?!" Vikingham laughed loudly.

Not far away, Bucky nudged Shanks and said, "Don't you think that sounds familiar?"

"Of course it sounds familiar, don't you remember? The other day when we were drinking, Brother Viking said that when the two of us grow up, if we join forces, who on the high seas can be our match?" Shanks retorted.

Sphinx, who was wiping and maintaining his gun barrel, paused for a moment and asked in surprise, "You've heard that before?"

"What's wrong? Did he tell you that too?" Shanks asked curiously.

“Yeah, a couple of days ago, when I was cleaning the deck here, the captain was fishing. During our chat, he said that I have excellent marksmanship and he is very strong. If the two of us team up, who on the high seas can be our match…” Sphinx said with a somewhat unpleasant expression.

She thought she was valued by Captain Vikingham, and she was happy for a long time after hearing this.

Now she understands, Vikingham says that to everyone!

It's as if no one can rival him on this vast ocean, no matter who he teams up with!

Is this just empty promises?

Just then, Sambell, who was at the helm, shouted, "Hold on tight! We're going to ride the Wano Country current!"

Vikingham didn't move an inch, but ice formed beneath his feet, fixing him to the deck. At the same time, he said to the Den Den Mushi, "You heard it too, I'm at my base in the New World, Wano Country. Come find me then!"

Without saying much more, Vikingum said goodbye and hung up the Den Den Mushi.