I'm a big pirate, and you said I just went out to sea?

Chapter 208 The Rocks Pirates are on the move!
"Pah, pah, pah! What are these scientists doing on this island? Why is the wastewater they're discharging making my skin feel numb?"

"All the fish are dead."

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Taking advantage of Roger's previous stay on Osko Island, the Rocks Pirates, along with Roger and Rayleigh, infiltrated through the drainage outlet beneath the island.

"Haha, the old man was right after all. Haki is much more important than Devil Fruit power. How could we do what we did with a Devil Fruit?"

Most Devil Fruit users are unable to swim. While a few Devil Fruit abilities have unique mechanics, most Devil Fruit users would probably have to rely on brute force to get to the island.

"But Captain Monger himself is a Devil Fruit user."

"Skippy said with a forced smile," he said.

He always felt that Rocks was targeting him because, as a Devil Fruit user, he couldn't directly dive into the water. He was enveloped in a bubble coating before diving in with Rocks and the others.

"Compared to Devil Fruits, the old man places more emphasis on training Haki. If you want to grow to our level, Shiki, you can't rely too much on your Devil Fruit abilities!"

Ignoring Shiki's words, Rocks casually reminded him that Shiki had come to support them only because he listened to the old man, and Rocks wasn't petty enough to hold a grudge against a "junior" like Shiki.

Rocks and Shiki's relationship was actually just so-so, because Shiki only joined the White Wolf Pirates after the Sabaody Archipelago battle, while Rocks had already chosen to set sail by then.

However, given his past experience with the White Wolf Pirates, and the fact that Shiki only came to support him because of Monger's orders, Rocks considered him an obedient subordinate as long as Shiki didn't anger him.

Moreover, this underling is quite strong.

The White Wolf Pirates have had two batches of new recruits in the last ten years. The first batch was formed after Monger's resurgence, and they were trained to become pirate giants led by Rocks, who have now fully matured.

Whether it's Rocks, Newgate, or Lingling.

They are all top-tier fighters capable of fighting against admiral-level powerhouses, and even defeating ordinary admiral-level powerhouses. In the Navy's list of dangerous individuals, they are second only to the strongest, Munger.

The second generation features the pirate supernovas led by Shiki.

Although Shiki's time at sea was short.

However, due to his identity as a member of the White Wolf Pirates and the battles he won in the Land of Steel, after defeating a veteran pirate crew in the New World not long ago, he is now also listed as a dangerous individual by the Navy.

Bounty: 230 million!

Even the Navy General Staff predicted that if Shiki continued to grow stronger, the threat he posed to the Navy and the World Government might surpass that of well-known pirates like Rocks and Newgate.

Because Shiki can fly!

Not only can Shiki fly, he can also make all inanimate matter float.

Its strategic value is immense!
This time, after receiving a message from Munger, Shiki flew alone from the New World to the South China Sea, taking less than three days.

They happened to run into Lox and his men, who were preparing to infiltrate Osgoo Island.

Originally, Lockes and his team were still racking their brains about how to evacuate the scientists from the island.

No more headaches now.

If they can gather the scientists together, Shiki can easily send the entire island into the sky with a single tap of his Devil Fruit power.

Of course, the scientists and the soldiers stationed on the island need to be separated first.

"Don't be careless. According to the intelligence provided by Captain Monger, the World Government has at least four top-level experts here. In addition to those naval officers, we absolutely cannot confront them head-on."

Baroric reminded him from the side.

He has an exceptional talent for training his Observation Haki. Although he doesn't have the same wide range of perception as Monger, as his Observation Haki has grown, very few people can hide their presence from him.

Therefore, Baroric keenly realized that there were several top-level experts hiding on the island. In addition to Kong, who had fought against them before, and Saturn Jaigolusia Satan Saint, there were two more top-level experts.

With four top-tier fighters, even if Rocks takes on two by himself, and Shiki and Rocks team up to take on one, the remaining one could still wipe out the rest of the pirate crew.

Not to mention that the navy has many powerful admirals, among whom the two rising stars are the most noteworthy.

Sengoku and Garp.

Although their strength is still somewhat inferior to his and Shiki's, it would still take them a considerable amount of effort to defeat either of them.

They were already short of manpower.

"don’t worry."

Locus grinned and said, "Our goal this time is to rescue those scientists, right? If we're lucky, Newgate will arrive by the time we get them out of here."

"As long as I join forces with him, so what if there are four Marine Admirals on the other side?"

"That kid's strength is no less than mine."

Although Newgate used to be his underling, Rocks had to admit that Newgate had now completely grown up.

Although the two of them haven't fought yet, he felt that Newgate's strength, even if not as good as his, probably wouldn't be too far behind.

"I'm just worried that you've forgotten our original purpose."

Barolorik muttered to himself.

"If you hadn't been keeping an eye on that old man over there, we would have rescued him long ago. Why would it have dragged on until now?"

"You're so long-winded!"

Lox picked at his ear, looking impatient.

"Anyway, you straw hat idiot over there, you said you know someone on this island, right? Tell them to gather everyone together as soon as possible."

Who are you calling an idiot?

"Whoever agrees is a straw hat idiot."

Seeing that Rocks and Roger were about to fight again, Barlowic and Rayleigh had no choice but to hold back their respective captains. At the same time, the two looked at each other and saw the helplessness in each other's eyes.

Hey~
Life is tough, the first mate sighed.

Having a captain like that makes life incredibly difficult for those of them who are first mates.

Fortunately, the two had a conflict.

However, being in enemy territory doesn't necessarily mean a real fight will break out here.

soon.

Roger found the scientist in charge of wastewater discharge in the wastewater control room.

"Roger, didn't you leave?"

Upon seeing Roger, the scientist in charge of managing the wastewater changed his expression.

"You need to leave quickly! Special agents who are inspecting the wastewater pipes will be here soon. If you don't leave now, it will be too late later!"

Although they knew Roger was a pirate, the scientists living on Karakuri Island did not discriminate against pirates much.

Perhaps this is thanks to the protection that the world government has always provided.

Scientists are often more pure in their thinking.

"What do you mean by 'too late'? Uncle Atson, I'm here to save you!"

Roger hadn't finished speaking when Rocks interrupted him with his booming voice: "Old man, it's my old man who's going to save you, White King Mongols. Have you heard? He says you're currently manufacturing energy for the World Government's war weapons and hopes you can return to your own countries and not get involved in his feud with the World Government!" "What?"

Upon hearing Lockes' words, the old man with the white beard's expression changed.

"This is impossible!"

He declared loudly, "We are creating clean energy for the world. As long as we create clean energy as perfect as the sun, people will no longer fight over resources, and the world will become peaceful!"

"Hey~"

Upon hearing the old man's words, Lockes burst out laughing: "The manufacturing process produces wastewater that even poisons schools of fish, and you call that clean energy?"

Although Rocks wasn't very educated, he had been with the White Wolf Pirates for a long time and had learned a lot from Monger through his surroundings.

Although he didn't understand what Munger was talking about—wind energy, ocean energy, solar energy, and so on—he could grasp the general idea to some extent.

What is wind power if not just a sailboat?

If we can utilize the wind that propels the sails, wouldn't it become a clean energy source without any pollution?

Ocean energy and solar energy are similar.

Even if Lockes was completely ignorant, he knew that an energy source that generates a lot of wastewater while providing energy was definitely not a clean energy source.

"Because this is just the beginning."

Hearing Rocks, dressed like a pirate and looking like a savage, refute his claims about clean energy, the old man's face immediately turned red.

"Once our research is completed, clean energy will definitely be born!"

As he spoke, the old man uttered a series of incomprehensible phrases, such as "wastewater is not wastewater, it's just that they didn't treat it properly," "the pollution of this wastewater will decrease after a period of settling," and "clean energy must exist."

But if Monge were here, he would realize it.

The clean energy that the elderly are talking about is most likely nuclear energy!

However, their research on nuclear energy is still in its early stages, and due to a lack of theoretical knowledge, they are still exploring.

In the future, a scientist born on the island of machines will develop a special energy source called "Holy Mother's Flame," which, once created, will be like a sun.

However, the Holy Mother's Flame may be a controlled nuclear fusion technology, while the scientists on the mechanical island are likely researching nuclear fission technology.

The gap in between is quite big.

However, no matter how different the two technologies are, simply providing energy is sufficient.

In other words, Munger didn't come.

If Monger knew that the scientists on the island were actually developing nuclear fission technology, even he would probably be restless.

After all, there can only be one Heavenly King.

However, if the World Government were to acquire the technology researched by the scientists on Kakashima Island, then the only possibility would be the development of another world's ultimate weapon.

Nuclear bomb!

While ordinary nuclear bombs pose little threat to top-tier powerhouses like them, the key is to avoid the core blast zone of the nuclear bomb.

Otherwise, even Armament Haki wouldn't be able to withstand the high temperature and radiation at the center of a nuclear explosion!

The scientists on the island of machines were unaware that they were opening a Pandora's box. Nuclear energy, in the hands of the right people, could become a technology that would benefit the entire world.

But in the wrong hands, it becomes a terrifying weapon capable of destroying all living beings.

However, no one knows this yet.

So Lox didn't waste any more time arguing with them, and simply asked, "So, do you want to leave with me? Or do you want to fully develop your so-called clean energy here?"

"us."

The old man was speechless for a moment. Although they were willing to work hard to develop clean energy, the premise was that the world government would only provide them with funds, not imprison them for the purpose of developing energy.

In fact, many scientists on the island of Kikakushima are already wondering whether the World Government wants them to develop clean energy or some kind of weapon.

During the research process, many scientists have realized that the energy they are currently researching, if the problem of pollutants is properly addressed, could be a technology that benefits the world.

But what if this technology were to be turned into some kind of destructive weapon?

Perhaps it only takes a moment!

"Tsk, if the world government really wanted you to research clean energy, why not do it somewhere else? Why do they have to keep you locked up on this island?"

Roger's words struck a chord with Atson.

If the world government just wants them to research clean energy, they can do it anywhere. Why force them to leave their homes and come to this island?

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that there are many astronomical and marine experts on the island, they wouldn't even know which sea area they are in.

Does energy research really need to go this far?
Who in this world deserves such caution and vigilance from the world government?

Deep down, I had a vague idea of ​​the real answer.

Atson no longer hesitated.

“I understand. I will contact other people, but I’m not sure if I can convince everyone.”

While some scientists may have doubts about the true purpose of the World Government, many others still believe in it.

Otherwise, the New World wouldn't have been completely taken over by Monger, and most of the New World's governments wouldn't have switched allegiance to the White Wolf Pirates.

The island of machines continues to uphold its stance.

"fine."

Upon hearing Atson's words, Lockes flashed a bright white smile.

"You just need to figure out a way to get them together."

"Leave the rest to us!"

Convincing scientists? Laughable. Rocks never even considered convincing these scientists from the beginning. Why would a pirate like him bother with such brain-taxing things?

If Atson could just gather everyone together, he could use his Conqueror's Haki to stun them all, and then have Shiki send them all into the sky, wouldn't that solve the problem?

His only responsibility was to "rescue" these scientists.

As for whether these scientists believe they need to be saved, and how Munger will deal with them after they are saved.

That's up to Monger himself.

To be honest, Rocks had no interest in rescuing these scientists; his real goal was to fight the powerful after rescuing them.

However, his first attempt failed, which made him somewhat embarrassed.

So the second time, Lox got serious.

"You mere navy? This time, I'll show you what I'm capable of!"

(End of this chapter)