One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 328 Where there is land, there must be development.

Overnight, the whole world underwent earth-shattering changes.

Apart from the red earth continent, people all over the world live on islands. As sea levels dropped by a full ten meters, most islands expanded outwards by an astonishing range.

Preliminary estimates suggest that the total area of ​​islands worldwide has more than doubled. Some, like Wano Country, remained unaffected, while others, like the Land of Laborers, have been connected to form a continent, increasing their land area by hundreds or thousands of times.

At dawn, the sun rises.

People from all over flocked to the new coastline, staring blankly at the new land dotted with puddles for a moment before rushing home to fetch buckets and other tools.

"So many fish!"

As the sea recedes, in addition to the endless land, there are also a large number of stranded fish, shrimp and other marine resources.

They're going to go beachcombing!
Besides collecting fish, they also wanted to see how far the end of the new land was.

Egherd.

The lower level was almost destroyed, but the research and development level above was intact. Under Vegapunk's control, the research and development level, which was being held back by the island cloud, successfully separated from the lower level and floated into the sky.

Next, the research and development layer will enter floating mode, drifting with the wind and able to go anywhere.

"That way we'll be safe."

In the central control room, Vegapunk and his clones breathed a sigh of relief.

Where is York?

"She led the Seraphim and escaped with Kizaru."

"Oh, it's our own fault."

The sudden betrayal of "desire" caught them completely off guard; none of them expected to betray themselves.

But what's done is done. Fortunately, the most important research and development layer was not damaged, and the fusion furnace and the brain were also preserved intact.

As long as the research and development team exists, Egherd can be rebuilt.

"Clap!"

Goode entered the room already dressed in new clothes.

Vegapunk and his clones immediately came forward, expressing their gratitude: "Mr. Goode, thank you so much for your help this time."

"No need to thank you."

Good waved his hand.

"Just work for me for the rest of my life."

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Vegapunks were speechless.

That's a really realistic answer!

However, scientific research requires money, and without funding from the World Government, the only force that can support them in fully utilizing their intellect is the Hoenn Government.

They had no other choice.

Goode sat down and crossed his legs.

"I've heard about it. What impact will York's escape have?"

“Yes, but it’s not a big problem.”

Vegapunk offered an explanation.

His brain, the "Bank Record," is essentially a supercomputer that can transmit signals via thought waves, meaning York could potentially reconnect to the "Bank Record" and steal knowledge.

However, without a research and development layer, York cannot create a Mother Spark within at least two years, relying solely on its computing power, thus limiting its capabilities.

Therefore, it has an impact, but not a significant one.

"Well, that's fine."

Goode nodded slightly.

He actually knew all along that one of Vegapunk's clones would betray him, but this was a good thing for him, as it would bring Vegapunk to his side.

Besides, this is only his first meeting with Vegapunk. He can't just tell him that there is a traitor among them before they've even met; that would be ridiculous. He doesn't even know when York will betray him.

If York doesn't cause any trouble within two years, then there's nothing to worry about.

"Doctor, I need you to research a topic next."

"what?"

Vegapunk was a little nervous.

It's a weapon, isn't it? It must be a weapon!

He knew all too well that these big shots only knew how to develop weapons and wage wars, and had no concern whatsoever for world peace.

“I raised the land, but those lands that emerged from the sea have been submerged in seawater for a long time, and the salinization is quite severe, making them unsuitable for cultivation.”

"I need you to study how to improve the properties of the soil, turn these saline-alkali lands into fertile farmland, or develop new crop varieties that can adapt to these lands."

"what?!"

Vegapunk and his crew were stunned, completely unprepared for Goode's proposal of such a research project that would benefit all of humanity. They hadn't even considered this; his ingenuity was truly remarkable.

"Jiejiejiejie~~"

Goode smiled broadly.

His Groudon company has spread all over the world along with the Hoenn community, and he can contact and negotiate with local authorities at any time.

Limited by technology, most countries are unable to process saline-alkali soil, so Groudon can contract and develop it at a low price.

Besides, he raised the earth, so those newly added lands should rightfully belong to him!
Anyone who refuses, beat them up!

"By the way, is it possible to separate the mother flame?"

"Sure, but..."

Vegapunk nodded.

He had come to understand that Goode relied on the power of the Mother Fire to move the earth's crust, and that only with the Mother Fire could the continent continue to rise.

"The mother flame can separate into three clusters of flame at a time. Two clusters have been consumed, but one more can be separated."

"After that, the fusion furnace needs to be placed in a suitable location so that the mother flame can rest and replenish its energy, which will take about a month."

Normally, the energy of the Mother Flame is inexhaustible, and the replenishment rate is greater than the consumption rate. However, no matter how much energy there is, it is not enough for Goode and the ancient weapons to go through such a lot of trouble.

Who would want to mess with the world like this?

"Well, yes."

Goode nodded slightly.

It's like having a mother fire every 10 days. Including rest time, it can restore the land to its state 800 years ago in a year.

It's more than enough.

The problem is that if the continent were raised by 10 meters, it would keep the whole world busy for several years. If the continent were raised in a short period of time, would people be able to adapt to such a large geographical change?

There are also environmental issues.

He only wanted to reclaim land from the sea; he didn't want to destroy the world.

Several days later, the island cloud drifted over the Hoenn Research Institute.

The research institute was built based on the blueprints of Punk Hazard. It is not as good as Eghad, but it can still be considered a first-class research institute with very complete basic research equipment.

That's enough for Vegapunk and those researchers.

Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet.

"Vegapunk!!!"

Quinn, Caesar, Judge.

When the three new MADS leaders saw Vegapunk arrive, their faces contorted with rage, and they nearly lost control and went berserk.

Vegapunk, my lifelong nemesis!
Vegapunk was somewhat surprised to see the trio.

"It's you three scumbags!"

"asshole!"

The three men were furious.

"stop fighting."

Goode said coldly, "Haven't you always wanted to surpass Vegapunk? Now that he's right here, your chance has come."

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The three exchanged a glance, their eyes lighting up.

That's right, now is their best chance to defeat Vegapunk, and they've even prepared an ace up their sleeve!

"Island Cloud will remain here for the time being."

"You two should just get along well and not cause me any trouble."

"I still have something to do."

After offering a few words of advice, Goode returned to Hoenn Fortress. He had just received a message from Haldin that Elbaf had suffered a near-devastating blow.

The Blue Demon Dorry, the Red Demon Brogy, and numerous giants were all transformed into ancient demon giants by the Knights of God.

In order to inherit the captaincy of the Giant Warrior Pirates, Hajrudin also stayed in Elbaf, constantly fighting against the Blue Oni and the Red Oni.

The unexpected turn of events interrupted his duel with the two captains, and he eventually escaped Elbaf with the children and some of the giants.

Elbaf has now become a demon fortress.

"Commander-in-Chief Goode!"

Inside the fortress, upon seeing Goode's return, the soldiers immediately straightened their chests, their eyes filled with an unparalleled fervor, completely different from before.

Goode could sense a change in the soldiers' attitude towards him; it used to be reverence, but now it was more of a belief.

It's as if they treat him like a god.

(End of this chapter)