One Piece: Adopting Akainu at the beginning, adopted son Barrett

Chapter 162 Three Truths
"Qiang Qiang~"

"Enter!"

"Click——"

The door to the Marshal's office opened, revealing three people inside.

Kong, as firm as a pine tree, sat at his desk. Next to him was Zhan Guo, who was working on documents with his head down and his forehead supported with one hand.

And a gloomy smile.

Compared with before, the bandage wrapped around his eyes had completely turned blood-red, and the area in front of his eyes was even brighter red. It seemed that the amount of bleeding during this period was quite heavy.

At least that's what Walter thought. By the way, can blindness cause eye bleeding?
He didn't know, and immediately came to Kong's side. His small body was not even as tall as the desk, so he could only walk over slowly.

"It's Little Walter, what do you want from Grandpa Kong? Or do you want to borrow Zhan Guo to help you?"

Sora said enthusiastically.

He has gradually entered a retired life during this period. Although he is still in office, except for some major events, all power is left to Zhan Guo.

Although Walter would ask Zhan Guo for help every time he conducted dangerous experiments, he basically had to borrow talents from Kong, so the two of them became familiar with each other after a few visits.

"No, I want to borrow a white Den Den Mushi from you, Grandpa Kong. I want to contact my father. I have something important to tell him."

As Walter spoke, he couldn't help but recall the precautions that Ross would occasionally mention to him.

There are many types of Den Den Mushi, one of which is a black Den Den Mushi that can eavesdrop on ordinary Den Den Mushi.

Based on the effectiveness of eavesdropping depending on the distance and range, there must be spies from the World Government within the Navy, and they should all be equipped with this Den Den Mushi.

There is no need to say much about the purpose, but the specific effect is actually very general, which can be regarded as the intention of the World Government.

What Walter wanted to tell Ross was more important. It was about a devil fruit that came to him on its own initiative. He felt that it was necessary to be cautious.

If you want to prevent the black Den Den Mushi from eavesdropping, you have to use the white Den Den Mushi. Just place it next to the ordinary Den Den Mushi to form a protective net to prevent eavesdropping.

"White Den Den Mushi, right? Here, just remember to return it after use."

Walter's request was not high, so he just picked up a white Den Den Mushi on the desk and handed it over.

Although white Den Den Mushi are rare, there are at least five of them on the top floor of the Navy Headquarters building, so this one in plain sight is just a gift.

"Thank you Grandpa Kong!"

Walter thanked him before taking the white Den Den Mushi from Sora's hand. He held it in his hand and looked at the strange little creature carefully.

Sora nodded and suddenly asked:
"By the way, little Walter, how is your experiment going? If you need any help, just let me know. The Navy can provide everything you ask for except Bailey!"

"We can proceed once there are no safety risks in the scientific experiment area. I have already told Uncle Zhan Guo about helping me. Didn't he have time to mention it to you?"

"is it?"

Sora's gaze shifted towards Sengoku, his questioning look unabashed.

Ever since Ze Ping risked his life last time, some of his data have been placed on the desks of the navy's top brass.

Compared with the previous Ze Ping, after a period of heavy training, his appetite, physical strength, recovery ability, and ability to withstand blows have all increased significantly.

For example, he usually could only eat half a pound or a pound of meat in one meal, but now he can eat a full two pounds!
This may be related to his own talent and the fact that it was the first time he experienced such great pressure, but it did prove the feasibility of Walter's invention project.

This is a great invention that directly replaced Ross's impact cloud. It is a good thing that can allow ordinary people to tap their potential faster, and even break through themselves faster under extreme pressure.

Such a discovery directly made Kong classify it as the Navy's top secret. Outsiders only knew that there was a new explosive boy in the Navy, and only a very few people knew what earth-shattering things he was doing.

Moreover, Kong also consciously gave the World Government a piece of information and the details of Walter's identity. Doing so would not only gain benefits for the Navy, but also provide some protection for Walter.

Kong's initiative to submit the information shows the Navy's determination to save Walter, and to actively provide information and progress in this regard to the World Government in exchange for benefits.

The details of Walter's identity are also a layer of protection, needless to say.

After all, no matter how defective Walter's research results are, they are enough to make all the forces on the sea boil, including the World Government!
"Yes, but let's talk about this during our break. Little Walter needs some major generals to assist him in physical training, but this transfer cannot be resolved in a day or two. After all, we are short of manpower right now."

Zhan Guo nodded, indicating that it was true, and by the way, he directly stated Walter's request.

This is a small matter, compared to the value of Walter himself.

But the Navy cannot directly mobilize personnel in this area. Once the rank reaches the general level, these generals almost all have a fixed "schedule".

Whoever goes on a mission will take a break to rest, whoever is on guard will take a break to handle official business, etc. These are all arranged in an orderly manner, and there are also essential holidays, etc.

One issue per month, every issue is full.

The only ones who could really take some time off were the generals and some of the hard-working people who had made great contributions. Even the smart lieutenant generals like He had very few holidays, and the next best was the duty marshal who was in charge of the overall situation.

Vacation? Just dream about it.

"Take this matter to the first level. I'll talk to the World Government. Is that ok, little Walter?"

After rubbing his chin for a while, Kong said only one word to Zhan Guo, then leaned over and asked Walter's opinion.

Walter shook his head and said in a casual tone:

"It's all right. My father said it's not important. As long as I'm happy and can learn something, I'm fine with whatever I do if it can help you."

What he said was the truth, and these were some of the questions Walter mentioned in his spare time when he was learning the basic knowledge of seastone with Ross.

Although Walter didn't understand the adults' twists and turns, he still mentioned whether they should keep some of the "Seastone Heavy Pressure Exerciser" to avoid it helping the enemy.

But Ross's answer surprised Walter.

[“I’m surprised that you are so vigilant, and even proud of it, but Walter, you have to understand that vigilance is also a relative thing.”

Sitting at the desk, Ross spoke slowly, in a relaxed tone:

“Perhaps in your opinion, the Seastone Heavy Pressure Exerciser, a highly efficient machine that can be popularized, is a very high-end strategic resource.

But! This is only for the bottom layer of the ocean, just like the invention of guns. "

"The sea has never lacked cannon fodder and high-level cannon fodder. What all forces lack is a truly strong man, a strong man like a legendary pirate, a navy admiral, etc.

Because in front of such a strong man, everyone is cannon fodder! Even if they carry most of the lethal things, it is still the same! No exceptions!
But such a strong person cannot be achieved by hard work alone, it requires a mysterious substance - talent!"

"The Seastone Heavy Pressure Trainer and my Impact Cloud are based on the same principle. They can only help people quickly reach the upper limit of their physical talents and break through.

But this only allows them to go from the original 1 to 1.5, and shorten the time required from 2 to 1, but there is a limit, whether it can be raised again is ultimately up to the individual. "

Ross spoke earnestly and carefully taught his son, who was both smart and good at thinking.

Ross concluded:

"For us, your experiment only turns ordinary cannon fodder into higher-level cannon fodder. It is effective, but not much.

Let me give you a vivid example. Isn't the World Government very powerful? But your father alone is enough to destroy all the middle and lower levels of the World Government. As long as they dare to gather together, this process will never take more than three moves! Or even half an hour!

This experimental result can bring significant improvements to ordinary forces, but for us it only makes the defense of our territory stronger."

"It is indeed very popular, but it is not necessary. As long as it is not necessary, there is no need to have too many doubts. Just treat it as a bargaining chip to exchange interests - that's enough!"]

After that short conversation, Walter successfully understood three truths.

First, your own strength is the most important, and everything else serves this purpose, without exception!

Second, strength and talent are the necessary passes to reach the top of the ocean; effort and methods are irrelevant.

Third, as long as it is not a necessary thing, there is no need to care too much about it. It is enough to treat it as a bargaining chip for exchanging interests.

These three principles are one of the truths of the ocean and one of the rules of survival on the ocean, but now Walter has kept them in mind.

Thus, Walter now only regards this experiment as a learning process, and uses it to exchange for the necessary learning tools and resources in the learning process.

As his studies deepened, he would sooner or later create inventions even greater than this.

The most foolish thing to do is to regard your current achievements as your own ending. Money makes money, wisdom makes wisdom, this is the same principle.

Researching science requires resources! Both human and material resources are needed!
Everyone understands that there is gain only when there is sacrifice, but few people can flexibly apply it at important turning points in their lives.

Walter is now one of this minority.

"Okay, I feel relieved with your words. I look forward to you completing your work!"

Sora patted Walter's shoulder and encouraged him.

"Yes, then Grandpa Kong, I'm leaving first. By the way, I've already contacted my eldest brother Yatuo to send a batch of equipment and materials that Bailey and I need. Please help me receive them!"

"Really? Fine then, leave this to me. Are they going to be shipped directly to the Navy Headquarters? Do you need me to inform you in advance?"

"I want them all, please!"

"No trouble, no trouble, hahaha."

(End of this chapter)