Tom's eyes lit up, his body leaning forward with both hands on the table as he stared intently at Kyle and asked, "Captain Kyle, is what you said true? Can Water 7 really establish a Sea Train connection with Marine Headquarters? Huh?!"
Looking at Tom's reaction, Kyle was a bit stunned. Wait, why do you seem even more excited and agitated than I do?
Seeing the confusion on Kyle's face, Tom also cald down a bit and explained, "Captain Kyle, there's sothing you don't know. Actually, in recent years, I've long had the idea of establishing a Sea Train connection with Marine Headquarters, but I've been troubled by never having the opportunity. The reason I have this idea is because of so troubles brought about by Water 7's growing reputation for shipbuilding."
"The opening of the Sea Train has greatly improved the economic situation of our Water 7, so many people co to us to build ships, including quite a few pirates. But the problem is that most of these pirates are untrustworthy; after the ships are built, they mostly don't pay the final installnt."
"I've also thought about not doing business with these pirates, but if I don't, they'll co to the island and cause trouble, which would have an even greater impact. So I've always been troubled by this matter. If we can connect with Marine Headquarters via the Sea Train, then those pirates probably won't dare to cause trouble on the island anymore, and they might not even co to us to build ships. But that's fine; compared to the trouble they bring us, I'd rather not do business with these pirates."
Previously, he had generally accepted all business, regardless of who it was, even pirates. Of course, a large part of the reason was that he was very disappointed with the World Governnt and the Marines, so he didn't think there was anything wrong with building ships for pirates. As a shipwright, he would take any job related to shipbuilding.
But today, from Kyle saving them and observing him during this ti together, he felt that Kyle and these Marines were very different from those World Governnt guys like Spandam. They weren't the type to use official authority to commit acts worse than pirates.
Given the current situation of Water 7, being able to establish a Sea Train connection with Marine Headquarters would definitely be a great thing. Even if the Marines don't station anyone here, just the prestige of being able to go directly to Marine Headquarters would deter most pirates from causing trouble.
As for whether it would affect their number of orders, Tom could responsibly say it almost certainly wouldn't. Because most of the pirates who co for shipbuilding hide their identities and don't co blatantly. In many cases, they only find out the custor is a pirate after they fail to pay the final installnt afterwards.
This is reality; not that many pirates are brainless. Shipbuilding isn't that fast. Flaunting their pirate identity would be asking for death, wouldn't it? Water 7 isn't far from Marine Headquarters; Marine ships stop at the island from ti to ti.
So, on the surface, he certainly wouldn't do business with pirates. But if the other party doesn't reveal their identity, he wouldn't know they are pirates, right?
Feeling perhaps he was being a bit too self-interested, Tom spoke again: "If the Sea Train can really be opened, then for the exclusive Marine Sea Train, if there are any problems, I'll repair it for free! Captain Kyle, what do you think?!"
After speaking, Tom looked at Kyle with anticipation.
Kyle was silent for a mont, then after a while, he showed a smile. "Then... happy cooperation?"
Hearing this, Tom also broke into a smile. "Happy cooperation!!"
If another Marine had said this, Tom wouldn't be sure it could happen. But if Kyle said it, then it definitely could. After all, Kyle's status was there.
Tom was very happy; this solved a problem that had been troubling him. Kyle was also quite happy. He had thought he'd need to do so persuading, but a few words settled it. He had already communicated with his grandfather about building the Sea Train, so now that Tom had agreed, they could directly send materials over and start working.
After finishing the discussion with Tom, Kyle turned his gaze to Franky on the other side and said, "Franky, I also have sothing I want to discuss with you!"
"Huh?! With ??" Franky pointed at himself, looking very curious.
"Yes, with you! The Marines plan to introduce warships specifically for combat, and I want to invite you to be the chief designer for the Marine battleship research and developnt!"
"What?!!" Upon hearing this, Franky imdiately jumped up from his chair, staring at Kyle in shock. "You want to invite to be the chief designer for Marine battleships??"
"Yes, you heard right. I saw the Franky Battle Franky series you built. I heard they can even deal with Sea Kings, right? I believe this is definitely not your limit; you have the ability to build even more powerful warships. I think you are the best person for the chief designer position. I can't think of anyone else besides you!"
Kyle's words were not exaggerated at all; it was simply the truth. In the original story, Franky, as a child, could teach himself to build cannons from a pile of garbage. It was precisely because Tom saw his talent that he took him as an apprentice. Later on, Franky didn't waste his talent; the Franky Battle Franky series he built beca stronger and stronger.
If it weren't for Tom's death causing Franky to not touch battleship construction for nearly eight years, it's hard to imagine how powerful the warships he could build with his talent might have been.
"You don't have to leave Water 7. You can build the warships right here. I'll have my grandfather send so Marines over to station here. And whatever materials you want, no matter how hard they are to get, I can procure them for you. Treasure Tree Adam? I'll ship as much as you need over here!"
"Whatever technology you want to learn, I'll get it for you. You know Vegapunk, right? I can get his research manuscripts for you! At the sa ti, I'll pay you an annual salary of 100 million Berries. What do you say?"
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Franky's pupils dilated, his pupils wide as saucers, and he breathed heavily. What is Treasure Tree Adam? It's the dream shipbuilding material for every shipwright. His teacher, Tom, had once used this material to build a ship for the Pirate King, Roger.
As shipwrights, of course, they also have ways to obtain Treasure Tree Adam, but the problem is it's exorbitantly expensive, often costing billions of Berries. He didn't have that much money.
Now, there's an unlimited supply of Treasure Tree Adam for him to use? Oh, no, for him to build ships with? And who is Vegapunk? The world's greatest scientist, said to possess wisdom 500 years ahead of humanity. Ordinary shipwrights might not have any connection to Vegapunk, but he had always been dedicated to building powerful weapons. And that relates to the field of weaponry! Vegapunk was his idol!!
Finally, an annual salary of 100 million Berries?
Wait?! All three of your conditions are so generous, how am I supposed to say no to you???!
"Um... if I agree, would I have a chance to et Vegapunk?"
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