Chapter 16 Administrative Department in City of Water!
In the first half of the Grand Line, even in this Sea Area with tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of various Islands, the presence of one Island is prominent enough to rank among the top five.
This is an Island where almost no natural wilderness can be seen, and everywhere displays the greatness and magnificence of artificial creation. However, it doesn't possess much advanced technology, and the stone houses on the Street reveal an ancient atmosphere everywhere.
Rivers, bridges, and docks are the main artistic styles of this Sea City. The gray of Marble, the blue of the waterways, and the yellow of the town together compose an extremely beautiful oil painting.
Dense waterways flow between the cities, and creatures that resemble horses with fins, named Bulu, carry people and goods on their backs, leisurely shuttling through the Streets and alleys.
Because there are seven large docks on the Island, it is also known to the world as the 'City of Seven Waters'.
It is an Island recognized worldwide as gathering the most and best shipwrights!
Originally, the Atmosphere on the Island was harmonious, lively, and full of laughter. Although the shipwrights sweated every day, everyone had a smile on their face.
But since January 1st, after the Pirate King Roger was Public Execution, along with that strange Great Treasure Rumor, the number of Pirates coming to the Island gradually increased.
These Pirates, who didn't take laws and rules seriously in the first place, relied on the weapons in their hands and their own Combat Power, and often chose to refuse payment after receiving new ships, causing one conflict after another with the shipwrights.
Docks that couldn't receive money gradually couldn't pay the shipwrights' Salary, nor could they afford Shipbuilding Materials from outside the Island. Coupled with the continuous increase of Pirates, maritime trade, which was already fraught with danger due to the complex and changeable climate, was even worse.
For a time, clouds of sorrow began to spread across the sky of City of Water at a speed visible to the naked eye.
[Rattling sounds]
A large group of Seagull playing by the sea was suddenly startled by something, and flew towards the blue sky in a chaotic manner like a cloud of white.
Residents fishing nearby, hearing the movement, looked up and their eyes widened instantly.
They saw a ship, a large ship estimated to be forty meters high and about one hundred and fifty meters wide, with its bow wrapped in a layer of Blue Background Gold Pattern Armor.
Some older people immediately thought of the Warship of Marine Headquarters, because those existences, which could be called 'war behemoths', came from their City of Water.
"Look! That's the symbol of the World Government!"
"It's a government judicial ship!"
The appearance of this giant ship caused an uproar in City of Water, especially when a team of Marines holding Firearm escorted the Fish-man Mr. Tom, whose Hands were bound, in public, which aroused exclamations from many people.
This tall Fish-man, nearly three meters tall, is a very famous shipbuilding master on this Island.
However, when the onlookers heard that Mr. Tom was arrested for building a ship for the Pirate King Roger, a considerable number of people felt that this was not surprising.
After all, Roger and his crew had caused a lot of trouble to the entire World in the previous ten years, especially their destruction of a Kingdom for the sake of their companions, which was well known.
Building ships for such vicious criminals, it seemed reasonable to say he was guilty.
However, the development of the matter exceeded everyone's expectations. Mr. Tom, who was originally going to be taken to Enies Lobby for Death Penalty, proposed to build the 'Sea Train' to connect various Islands, including Enies Lobby and City of Water, and thus obtained a ten-year Suspended Sentence from the Judge.
At the same time, he also won the support and cheers of a crowd of Residents, and everyone expected Mr. Tom to save this City of Seven Waters.
"Uwahahaha, I survived!"
Back home, Mr. Tom laughed loudly, even tears came out of his eyes, showing how happy he was.
But perhaps only he himself knew that this happiness was because he could continue to Research the 'Sea Train', not just for his life.
"What's so funny about this? Just thinking about the arrival of that day makes me break out in a cold sweat."
Kokoro, the Fish-man currently serving as Mr. Tom's Secretary at the Studio, put her Hands on her slender waist and looked at the other party helplessly.
"But then again, if all this goes smoothly, then they might forget about Roger's matter, right..."
[Dong, dong, dong]
Just then, the Room Door of the Studio was gently knocked. Iceberg and Franky, two teenagers sitting at the dining table, and the sumo Frog named Yokozuna looked at each other.
Kokoro walked over and opened the Room Door, and found five men in Black Suit and Leather Boots standing outside. One of them stood in front, and the others guarded both sides.
The former recognized the origin of these people at a glance.
"People from the World Government?!" Kokoro frowned and asked worriedly, "Isn't Mr. Tom's sentence already confirmed? What else do you want?"
Inside the room, Franky, Iceberg, and Yokozuna had stood up, especially Franky, who looked Rage, but was immediately blocked behind by Mr. Tom who stepped forward.
"Excuse me, we are not from Enies Lobby, but representatives of the Administrative Department. My name is Colson, and I am a Senior Councilor." The leading man in Black Suit smiled very politely.
"Administrative Department?"
Mr. Tom and the others were all confused. To be honest, they had never heard of it.
"The World Government adults are very concerned and value the Research related to the 'Sea Train'. Therefore, our Administrative Department will do our best to assist you in your work next."
"What can you assist me with?" Mr. Tom asked with a chuckle, seemingly not minding at all.
However, Iceberg behind him suspected that this was actually surveillance, but rational as he was, he didn't speak out, and at the same time stopped the impulsive Franky from acting rashly.
"We will not interfere with your Research, but we will improve your Research Environment."
"For example, all kinds of materials needed for the major docks in City of Water will be provided by our Administrative Department at normal Market Price, and then the Navy will be responsible for escorting them to ensure that the shipbuilding business on the Island will not be greatly affected."
"There will also be a thousand Navy troops temporarily stationed here to ensure that City of Water is no longer harassed by Pirates, and to provide security services for your Research work."
Hearing this, everyone was shocked. Was the World Government so kind?
Mr. Tom was even more stunned for a moment, but when he reacted, he laughed heartily.
"Uwahahaha, this is really a big help! In this way, the Life of the Residents on the Island will not have to worry. I thank you all here on behalf of everyone, thank you World Government!"
At this moment, his goodwill towards the World Government greatly increased, even though he had been sentenced to a ten-year Suspended Death Penalty by the Judge of Enies Lobby before.
"At the same time, all the materials you need in the process of Researching the 'Sea Train', including labor and researchers, our Administrative Department will also fully provide."
"Including the bad Environment of this Junkyard Island, we will also build it into an exclusive manufacturing plant for the 'Sea Train', and provide a Studio with the world's most advanced equipment, as well as three meals a day, we will also hire professional Chefs to be responsible."
Mr. Tom and others fell silent, because they didn't know what to say. It was really too thoughtful of the other party, it was simply treating them like nobles!
"I think, these should have a price, or some restrictions?" The young Iceberg asked softly.
Colson nodded.
"The materials provided to major docks in the first year will be at full amount, but from the second year, the supply will be reduced by 10% every year. That is to say, if the 'Sea Train' project is not completed within ten years, then only 10% of the Shipbuilding Materials for the entire Island will be provided at that time."
"So, please Mr. Tom complete the Sea Train as soon as possible, and then the World Government will have surprises for you!"
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[Regarding the Comment that the Expectation is insufficient, the protagonist takes the World Government as the core to integrate all the Combat Power, talents, troops, technology, and Resource of the Pirate World, and constantly cooperates, penetrates, rules, and even wars with other anime Worlds, and gradually develops into a super World Government across multiple Planets, Galaxies, and even the Universe and planes. Isn't this Expectation full? ]
[As a One Piece fan, every time I think of the magnificent scene in the Future, my heart is full of excitement! ]
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