Chapter 40 Threat
And at this time, Nicholas finally stood in front of Carrera Company.
It must be said that as a company that controls more than 70% of the shipbuilding business in the Pirate World, Carrera Company is undoubtedly a top Zaibatsu.
After Nicholas stated his purpose, he was quickly taken to the VIP Room by Carrera Company as their most honored guest.
Just as Nicholas was leisurely waiting in the VIP Room, many people had gathered in the President's Office of Carrera Company.
These people could be said to be the true behind-the-scenes rulers of Water Seven. They represented the seven largest shipyards in Water Seven, and were also the seven directors of Carrera Company.
At this time, Livanos, the president of Carrera, was frowning deeply. He didn't know how to face Nicholas at this moment. After all, when a big figure from the New World came to Water Seven, especially to their Carrera Company, he couldn't think of any purpose other than shipbuilding.
However, if it were for ordinary Ships, he naturally wouldn't be so worried. After all, as the world's leading shipbuilding center, shipbuilding is Water Seven's core competence, and it is also home to the world's most outstanding shipwrights.
But the problem is that Strongest from the New World have very high demands for their Ships. Not to mention anything else, at the very least, the keel of the Ship must be built with the legendary Adam Wood, and other parts must also use Top-Tier Materials.
The construction difficulty of other Facilities will definitely not be low either. At that time, a large number of top shipwrights will need to be drawn out for construction.
This will inevitably affect other businesses in Water Seven.
Livanos and the others had encountered this kind of thing before. For example, the Vehicle of the Celestial Dragons was manufactured by them. But the problem is that during the manufacturing process of the Celestial Dragons' Vehicle, they could even mobilize people from the World Government to assist. As for Nicholas, what help could they provide?
"Let's all talk about our opinions. How should we deal with this guest who has come from the New World?"
Livanos asked, looking at the others sitting on the sofa.
"My opinion is to treat him as a normal guest. After all, our shipbuilding business is originally for the world. Since the guest has come to us with a commission, we should accept it."
"But the problem is, is the other party a normal guest? What if they refuse to pay the Reward directly?"
"Actually, compared to the Reward, I'm more worried about what if we don't agree to the other party's request, and they cause a ruckus in Water Seven? That guy is a Logia-type Devil Fruit User, and even the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, which is powerful in attack power among Logia Type. Once a fight breaks out, the damage to Water Seven will be huge."
Although Water Seven also has a certain Military Force, and is even to some extent not inferior to some large Pirate Crew, the One Piece World is a world where the Powerful Figure are respected. When individual Strength is strong to a certain extent, numbers don't mean much.
It's like when Conqueror's Haki is activated, Cannon Fodder are directly cleared out.
"Alright, I'll go see what the other party's Opinion is first. After all, if there isn't a sufficiently weighty figure showing up, I'm worried that guy will think we're looking down on him, and if he causes trouble then things will be terrible."
Saying this, Livanos got up and walked out of the President's Office.
"Oh, right," Livanos specially stopped his steps before going out the door, and said to everyone with his back to them, "Keep your subordinates' Power in check. Also, don't think about using external Power to solve the problem. The reason why Water Seven has been able to exist until today is that we have never taken sides."
After saying this, he directly walked out of the President's Office and closed the door.
In the President's Office, the others also fell into silence after Livanos finished speaking.
Eventually, someone spoke to break the silence.
"Let's do as Livanos said."
"Mr. Nicholas, I apologize for keeping you waiting."
As soon as he entered the VIP Room, Livanos said enthusiastically. Although the young man in front of him was young enough to be his grandson, the other party's Strength was enough for Livanos to show sufficient importance and enthusiasm.
"I understand. After all, it's normal for you to discuss Countermeasure when a dangerous Villain like me suddenly appears in Water Seven."
With Nicholas's words, Livanos's expression was also a little awkward, but soon years of business experience allowed him to adjust his emotions.
Before he could say anything, he heard Nicholas say, "I actually don't have any malicious intent this time. I mainly came to ask you to build a Ship that is exclusively mine. Of course, the shipwright must be Tom."
"This..."
As soon as Nicholas finished speaking, Livanos looked conflicted.
Seeing Livanos's troubled look, Nicholas felt his originally good mood suddenly turn bad.
"Is there a difficulty?"
Livanos didn't speak. To be honest, Nicholas asking for a Ship to be built was not a problem. The problem was that Tom, whom he named, was currently in charge of the Celestial Dragons' Order.
"There are indeed some difficulties. After all, Master Tom is currently in charge of building a Ship for the Celestial Dragons, and I'm afraid he doesn't have enough energy to take on the Ability to build a top-tier Ship."
Livanos said hesitantly.
"Hehehe, hehehe, you guy, have you misunderstood something? You think you can't afford to offend the Celestial Dragons, so you think you can afford to offend me?"
"Three days, I'll only give you three days to consider and come up with a Ship design that satisfies me. Otherwise, the people in Water Seven probably won't see the next Aqua Laguna. Of course, you can pass my words, word for word, to the Marine and the World Government, and see if they will send Top-Tier Combat Power here to fight me to the death for a Ship."
Nicholas's words made Livanos dumbfounded. He had never thought of the word "city-slaughter," after all, the meaning behind these words was too terrifying.
Subsequently, Livanos's first thought was disbelief. He didn't believe that the person in front of him had the guts to slaughter a City.
After all, once a city-slaughter occurs, especially in a City like Water Seven, the World Government will definitely try every means to kill him to establish their authority.
Of course, besides this, Livanos also had certain Trump Card.
"Do you think I don't have the Ability? Or do you think you can deal with me? Don't worry, actually, it may not even require me to take action."
Hearing Nicholas's words, Livanos thought that Nicholas was also somewhat apprehensive, but he didn't expect the next words to make cold sweat flow down his entire body.
"For example, a devastating Plague breaks out in Water Seven in a few days?"
Feeling that Nicholas's words were not a threat, but that he could really cause a Plague in Water Seven, Livanos felt his Body stiffen.
Although the Medical Level in the One Piece World is very high, because of the island-based distribution, it doesn't mean that all Medical Level are the same.
It's like in reality, the medicine in America has even reached the level of life extension to a certain extent, but in some primitive areas, they are still using witch doctor-like treatments.
Livanos could already foresee that once Nicholas really caused a devastating Plague, then the next Aqua Laguna would take away not only some buildings in Water Seven, but also a large number of Corpses.
"Okay, alright, I promise you, but you need to provide the Adam Wood for building the keel of the Ship."
Seeing Nicholas frown, Livanos immediately added, "Although we can provide a lot of Materials, Adam Wood is not included. You need to know that this Timber, which is known as the Shipbuilding Secret Treasure, is very rare in the Grand Line, and we may not be able to get it."
(End of Chapter)