Pirate: I am a logistics person, what the hell is the emperor

Chapter 106: Just Logistics
White clouds blocked the sun, shadows passed by, the sparkling sea gradually lost its luster, and deep blue waves kept hitting the shore.

The regular waves were not interrupted by any sound, which made the silence on the boat seem even more obvious.

Kaku's words were plain, but they sounded chilling to everyone's ears.

He was just stating the objective facts, which made it seem even more cruel.

"The climate change in the Grand Line is strange. You must have some idea of it since you have sailed here."

Kaku leaned against the railing of the boat and looked around at the people surrounding him.

"Sailing on such a sea without a professional shipwright responsible for daily maintenance, the life of the ship will naturally be drastically shortened."

Then he pointed to the mast and the triangular sail at the stern, “In your eyes, the mast is just a huge piece of wood, the sail is just two pieces of cloth, and the rigging is just a few ropes;
“But for a professional shipwright, these things are very particular, even every plank on the ship is something completely different to me;

"There are many other influencing factors, such as the materials and craftsmanship of the ship. I think you can understand it now."

As the words fell, a cool breeze blew, making them feel cold in their hearts, and they all looked at Kaku in shock.

Hear this.

Although everyone was unwilling, they understood it. They cherished the Merry, but this could not change the facts that had already happened.

Ships will age from the moment they are born until they die, and the same goes for people. They and the Merry will all face this inevitable day.

"Damn it!!"

Usopp clenched his fists, "I should have found a shipwright sooner!"

"Come on Usopp, this isn't anyone's fault."

Reiner turned to Kaku again and asked tentatively: "You just said that the life of this ship is not much, so how long can it sail?"

"As for time, I can't make a very specific assessment." Kaku spread his hands.

"Aren't you a professional shipwright?"

Usopp was a little dissatisfied and questioned loudly, "You said the Merry couldn't hold out for too long, and now you say you can't evaluate it. What do you mean?"

Kaku didn't care about Usopp's excited words. The other party just cared too much about the ship. After so many years of career as a shipbuilder, it was natural for him to encounter such a situation.

"I can only see the problem with the boat, but your trip is unpredictable."

Kaku explained to everyone calmly:
“Where you will go next, what kind of bad weather you will experience, how fierce the battle will be, all these will determine when the ship will reach the end;
"But at least, even if it is repaired, it probably won't reach the second half of the Grand Line, and you
Kaku looked at Luffy.
"You said you were going to travel around the world, right? That's why I have to tell you that the lifespan of the ship is short. This ship is not destined to accompany you forever."

Usopp became emotional as soon as he heard that the Merry was destined to be abandoned during their voyage.

After all, he is the one on the ship who best understands the hardships that the Merry has gone through!

"In that case, what we just said is not good news!"

Usopp's face was filled with reluctance, and his eyes became red with excitement. "Even if it is repaired now, we still have to replace it in the future!"

"If a person has a serious illness and can recover, it is of course good news."

Kaku used the most vivid metaphor, "Just because you are in your twilight years, you can't just sit there and wait to die if you get sick.

"I just gave you another option. After repairing it, it can still sail for a while. You can consider changing the boat in the future."

"We don't want to!"

"That's right, there's no ship like the Merry!"

"Well, can you think of a solution?" Nami couldn't help but ask.
"We still have a sufficient budget. Can you think of ways to increase it and do better? Even if it means extending its sailing time, we don't want to give up the Merry after all."

Kaku didn't expect that they would be so resistant to "changing ships". In his opinion, this was a very normal thing and almost all pirates would have this experience.

It was here that One Piece got a new ship, the Or Jackson.

Based on his experience here, changing ships is a must for almost all pirates who reach the New World.

“That’s not impossible.”

Kaku scratched his head. "If we increase the budget, we can use better materials, and we can naturally do better, or even make some improvements, but in this case
"The cost of repairing the boat is much higher than buying a new one. And even if you do that, to be honest, the possibility of using this boat to complete the entire journey is extremely small, and the risk is very high."

This ship can still sail after a simple repair, but if it costs a lot of money to repair and renovate it, rationally speaking, it is not worth it at all!

In addition, just like doctors treating patients, if the patients are not dead, they can bring them back to life or even extend their lifespan a little, but rejuvenation and resurrection are the only two things that are impossible.

"how so."

Nami was obviously very disappointed with this result and retorted:

"Didn't you say that there are several broken skeletons in the main structure that need to be replaced? In other words, the main structure can be dismantled and replaced with new ones, right? Then can't we just replace the other worn ones as well?"

"That would make no sense at all."

Kaku pointed his finger into the cabin and patiently explained: "The so-called life of a ship mainly refers to the degree of wear and tear of the keel and the main structure. The keel of a ship is like the spine of a person, and the other main structures are like the skeleton of a person, built one by one around the core;

"It's fine if the surface is damaged and replaced, but if all the bones are removed and replaced, it's actually the same as building a brand new ship. Even if the appearance is restored to be exactly the same, it's not the original ship. You will feel this the most strongly at that time."

"So, rather than repairing it, I actually recommend that you replace it directly. I have no other intention, I am just making a choice from an objective point of view."

"I do not want it!"

Luffy slapped the suitcase on the ground and shouted excitedly,
"You just said it can be repaired! In that case! We have a lot of money, so it doesn't matter if we spend a little more. Just fix it. We believe in the Merry!"

"Okay, you guys make the decision."

Kaku said unfazed, "I respect your feelings for this ship, but feelings cannot change the facts. My advice will not change. The most sensible thing to do is still to change the ship."

"Hey! You guy!"

Usopp seemed to have discovered something, and pointed at Kaku and shouted:

"You have been urging us to get a new ship since the beginning! You didn't mean to make more money from us by deliberately saying that the Merry was about to fail!
"I knew it! You guys are all profiteers and cannot be trusted at all. You don't know how strong the Merry has been all the way. How could it not hold on?"

“That’s it, it’s up to you to believe it or not.”

Kaku ignored Usopp's questioning, "I am confident that my diagnosis is not wrong;
"As a professional shipbuilder, it is my job to give you correct feedback and more rational suggestions based on the objective conditions of the ship."

"Usopp, don't get excited."

Sanji blew out a puff of smoke, looked directly into Kaku's eyes and spoke calmly,
"He didn't lie. Although I'm not a shipbuilder, the confidence and seriousness in his eyes couldn't be fake. He is the kind of person who deserves the title of shipbuilder."

"Unfortunately."

Chopper's eyes were watery. "Although I also hope that he is lying, I am afraid that what he said is true."

It is said that there will be an inexplicable connection between people of the same kind. Although one is a chef and the other is a doctor, they both saw in Kaku's eyes his confidence in his professional level and his respect for his profession.

In fact, although Kaku is a spy for the World Government, he lurks around the iceberg as a shipworker.

But he was very dedicated, both as a spy and as a boatman.

He can ruthlessly attack his long-time friend when the mission is about to end, and before leaving his identity as a ship worker, he can also give the most objective opinions on the goals of his group and the pirate group that Nico Robin belongs to without reservation.

He sincerely considered himself a shipwright.

"In short, you will still have to go through this in the future."

Kaku calmly looked up at the dock in the distance.
“The reason why I suggested that you change the ship here is because the Seven Waters City has a world-class shipyard. Whether it is the construction site, equipment, shipbuilding experience, or even shipwrights, all aspects are top-notch;
"Since you have enough budget, it would be most sensible to change the boat right here. "If this boat is still usable, you must drive it until it sinks to the bottom of the sea. You are too emotional now. Calm down and think about it again."

Kaku turned his gaze to Lu Fei and his expression became serious:
"As the captain, you should also consider the risks of continuing to sail with this ship. It would be too willful to gamble the lives of everyone on board just because of your emotions."

He walked up to Luffy, took out a booklet from his pocket and handed it to him.

"This is a ship price list. It has ships of all price ranges. You can refer to it.

“Whether you choose to repair or replace the ship, that is your own decision. I am just telling you the objective situation.

"Once you have made your decision, come and find us at Dock No. 1."

"We. Got it." Luffy took the illustrated book in a daze and didn't come back to his senses for a long time.

Then, Kaku jumped off the boat and once again showed his agility as he rushed back to the shipyard.

Everyone on the boat had different expressions.

Everyone seemed disappointed with the identification result of the Merry.

Reiner also lowered his head in thought. When he got this ship, Housekeeper Merry did say that this was the ship he designed for Kaya a long time ago.

In addition, as Kaku said, the weather on the Grand Line was extremely dangerous, and they did not have a professional shipwright to maintain the Merry along the way. To put it bluntly, if the keel had not been broken, there would not even be a chance to repair it.

After a moment of silence, Zoro spoke first.

"The result is clear, and the facts cannot be changed. Instead of hanging your head here, why not discuss what to do? Anyway, no matter what choice Luffy makes in the end, I will respect his decision."

Seeing that everyone had different expressions, Zoro spoke up in advance to state his position, perhaps also to remind others that the final decision still had to be made by the captain.

"Don't be too discouraged."

Reiner reminded him, "Didn't they just say that if they spend more money and use better materials, they can repair it better? Although it is unlikely that the Merry will accompany us for the rest of the journey, they haven't completely denied it."

Reiner carefully recalled Kaku's words. It was not that he did not believe him. On the contrary, Kaku was a very professional boatman and his identification result should not be wrong.

The other party's original words just now were "The possibility of using this ship to complete the journey is extremely small, and the risk is very high." Because he believed in the other party's professional strength, Reiner knew that if the Merry had really reached the end of its journey, Kaku would definitely point out directly that the Merry must be replaced instead of using suggestions.

That means there is still a glimmer of possibility!
Moreover, Kaku also said that he is a wood craftsman, and his ability in project design is probably not as good as Iceberg and Franky.

He planned to go find the big fool. With his ingenious ideas, he might be able to make this possibility even greater.
Reiner picked up several suitcases on the ground. Two of them were very light and had been swapped by Franky's family. The other party should have gone to buy Adam wood. I hope they can come in handy.

"In short, don't rush to decide. We still have to stay here for a while anyway."

The wizard ghost picked up two empty suitcases, and Reiner stood on the edge of the boat with it.
"This matter may not be completely hopeless. I'll go to the city and see if I can find a better solution."

"Really? Reiner, please, you must find a way to repair the Merry." Usopp heard this and hope rekindled in his eyes.

"Don't expect too much. I'm just trying to give it a try."

Reiner lit a cigarette and waved his hand, "After all, I am not the one who can directly decide the fate of the Merry. Everyone should be prepared for the worst."

After saying that, Reiner jumped off the boat with the wizard's undead and headed straight for the Seven Water City.

Walking into the city, Reiner inquired about the information of Franky's family.

The other party was notorious in the Seven Water City, so it was easy for them to locate them and head towards the shore in the other direction.

On the northeast coast of Water 7, there is a huge, isolated house, the base of Franky's House and also a shipbreaking yard.

The people here were once homeless vagrants who were adopted by Franky. In addition to running the shipbreaking business, they also work as pirate hunters.

At this time, inside the house, a group of people were all wearing black armor that looked like water tanks, exposing their limbs and heads like black turtles, with smiles on their faces as they reveled.

"What an idiot! I didn't expect it would be so easy to succeed!"

"Their bounty is too high, hahaha!"

"Now, my brother's dream of many years can be realized!"

Zambai laughed loudly, raised his head to take a sip of rum, and slammed the glass heavily on the table.

"My eldest brother has been waiting for this day for many years. I hope he can successfully buy the timber from Baoshu Adam."

"Every time we saved money, we ended up squandering it all."

Danzai, who was standing by, echoed, "I didn't expect that someone would carry so much money on him without any precautions!"

"That's right, hahaha!"

"Cheers to the boss!"

Everyone drank happily. For so many years, they had lived under Franky's protection.

They knew the chief's dream, which was to one day build a dream ship, for which wood from the precious tree Adam was essential.

Unexpectedly, with their help, the boss is finally going to realize his dream. They can't help but feel look forward to and excited.

boom! !

Sudden.

There was a loud noise and the door was violently kicked open. The sudden movement scared everyone and they all turned to look at the door.

A blond man in a blue shirt and a little girl with white pigtails walked towards them uninvited. The little girl was holding two suitcases in her hands.

"Who are you? How dare you break into Franky's house!"

"It looks like he has bad intentions."

"Is not this nonsensical."

Zanbai naturally recognized the man at a glance. He and his brothers had stolen the money from him. He drew his knife and pointed it directly at Reiner, warning the people behind him:
"They are from the Straw Hat Pirates. They seem to be here to get our money back."

Hearing this, other people who had never seen Reiner also began to recall the information in their minds.

They also work part-time as bounty hunters, so they have naturally heard of the Straw Hat Pirates who have become famous recently.

"I remembered."

A man with an orange afro looked at Reiner jokingly, "Bounty of five million Baileys, logistics for the Straw Hat Pirates - Black Snake Reiner."

"Logistics, isn't that just doing the dirty and tiring work?"

"Hahaha, you dare to come to my door without even bringing an expert!"

After remembering Reiner's information, they all laughed out loud with even greater confidence.

It's just logistics!!

"Don't smile too happily, you guys."

Reiner pulled a chair over and sat down, not caring about their ridicule. He crossed his legs and said calmly:

"It's true that I do the dirty and hard work. Logistics means doing all kinds of things, such as cleaning up garbage, collecting supplies, or killing people and robbing them."

A large amount of sand and gravel emerged from the wizard's undead staff out of thin air and kept circling. Reiner said jokingly, "Are you ready to be beaten, you little bastards?"

(End of this chapter)