One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

"Lord Jonathan, what do you think of the equipment of our Vinsmoke family? Does it have any outstanding features compared to the Navy?"

Jonathan looked at the rugged-looking, but actually sensitive, middle-aged man with a smile.

As the saying goes, "See through it but don't say it out loud." Knowing full well that Vinsmoke Judge's words had a hidden meaning, Jonathan still nodded repeatedly, taking advantage of the other's words:

“Not bad, not bad. The scientific research products of your Vinsmoke family are indeed unique. I can’t see them in many places.”

Just as Vincec Judge was trying to suppress his excitement and pretend to be calm, preparing to politely decline, Jonathan suddenly lifted a corner of his shirt.

"???"

When I type a question mark, it’s not that I have a problem, it’s that you have a problem.

Vinsmoke Judge was puzzled. When Jonathan's clothes were completely lifted up, revealing the futuristic belt around his waist, Vinsmoke Judge was immediately shaken. Like a glutton encountering a delicacy, his eyes suddenly blazed with fervor. Ignoring the strange expressions of his children, he immediately bent down and leaned in to get closer to Jonathan's face.

At this moment, if viewed from behind, the two grown men standing so close together made it seem as if something beyond friendship had happened.

Vinsmoke Reiju and the other three twitched at the corner of their eyes, wondering what had gotten into their father today that made him do something so rude.

However, the Vinsmoke family rules were very strict, and the hierarchy was an ironclad order. Even if they had some complaints, they dared not voice them to each other's faces, lest they be beaten or scolded.

"Oh my God! Look at the color and the shape, it's simply the most perfect creation!"

"My God, I can't even tell what material this is made of!"

A series of ambiguous and thought-provoking remarks came from Vinsmoke Judge's mouth.

This powerful figure, who exudes kingly majesty in front of outsiders, has now clearly been defeated by the belt around Jonathan's waist.

Hextech Belt!

This is the belt Jonathan wore around his waist.

Recalling the time before the trip, when Yang Ming specifically instructed him to wear this futuristic belt, Jonathan initially refused. "You can't just make me wear it, can you? Don't I have any dignity?"

But now, seeing the King of Germa so obsessed with the Hextech Belt, Jonathan couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.

"Marshal, did you foresee all of this?"

Jonathan was startled and shoved Vince Mock Judge aside.

Vinsmoke Judge, as if he couldn't get enough, reluctantly shifted his gaze away from the Hextech Belt. As a scientist of his time, on par with Vegapunk, he had a strong premonition that once he delved deeper into the secrets of the Hextech Belt, it would bring about earth-shattering changes to the Vinsmoke family!

However, due to Jonathan's status, Vinsmoke Judge could only remain silent.

Jonathan chuckled inwardly, patted his belt, and said casually:

"This is our Navy's latest Hextech belt, but it's not really anything special. We also have the Iron Man Mark III armor, which is the truly amazing equipment. Our research institute has even developed and successfully mass-produced artificial Devil Fruits, which are now being used to arm our elite troops."

"what?"

"Artificial Devil Fruit?"

Upon hearing such shocking news, the entire Vinsmoke family was stunned.

Vinsmoke Judge, in particular, had formed a research team with Vegapunk, Caesar Clown, and others when he was young, dedicated to climbing to the pinnacle of science. He was well aware that the two had once been working on the development of lineage factors, and artificial Devil Fruits were Caesar Clown's most favored research project.

Now, time has passed and Vegapunk has become a world-renowned scientist, while Caesar Courland, who was once his equal, has become unknown. Vinsmoke Judge almost doubted whether this guy had disappeared, but he never expected that Caesar Courland had been working hard in secret and then amazed everyone!

Artificial Devil Fruits are far superior to things like clones!

Most importantly, it can be mass-produced!

Thinking of this, Vinsmoke Judge couldn't help but smile bitterly. He had originally wanted to show off in front of Jonathan, a vice admiral of the Navy Headquarters, to demonstrate the power of the Vinsmoke family and thus gain the upper hand in the upcoming negotiations and obtain more benefits. He never expected that he would be showing off his skills in front of an expert and make a fool of himself in front of Jonathan.

Chapter 374 Cobra's Visit

Thinking of this, Vinsmoke Judge couldn't help but smile bitterly. He had originally wanted to show off in front of Jonathan, a vice admiral of the Navy Headquarters, to demonstrate the power of the Vinsmoke family and thus gain the upper hand in the upcoming negotiations and obtain more benefits. He never expected that he would be showing off his skills in front of an expert and make a fool of himself in front of Jonathan.

Seeing their father humiliated, the three Vinsmoke brothers, young and hot-blooded, disregarded the fact that Vice Admiral Jonathan was a special envoy sent by the Navy Headquarters and retorted defiantly:

"Our Vinsmoke family's technology is also lacking!"

"Oh?"

Jonathan turned around and saw the three Vinsmoke Eich brothers' unruly appearance. He smiled, making it impossible to tell what his true emotions were.

He didn't offer much explanation, but when his gaze fell on the three Vinsmoke brothers, the latter felt a chill run down their spines, as if they were being stared at by a cold-blooded animal, giving them goosebumps.

"Iji!"

Vinsmoke Judge's expression was not good, and he angrily rebuked:

"Is this how you treat your VIP guests? Apologize to me right now!"

Jonathan waved his hand and said:

"Children speak without thinking, there's no need to be nervous."

But the more he said that, the colder Vinsmoke Eich felt.

The artificial Devil Fruits had been in production for a year and a half. Jonathan, as one of Yang Ming's earliest followers, naturally received an artificial Devil Fruit. Even without manifesting his animal form, he possessed a chilling aura that made the weak feel uncomfortable.

To prevent his three foolish sons from saying the wrong thing or unintentionally offending Jonathan and causing him displeasure, Vinsmoke Eich quickly led Jonathan to the castle drawing room.

The Vinsmoke family truly lives up to its reputation as a long-established royal family in the North Sea. The castle's living room features black marble floors, mirror-like tiles, magnificent crystal chandeliers, pure black oak tables and chairs, a high-ceilinged foyer, an imposing entrance, round arched windows, and precious vases in the corners, all exuding elegance and luxury.

On the two walls of the living room hung life-size oil paintings of people, all depicting the appearances of the Vinsmoke family patriarchs. Each one was so lifelike that it seemed as if they were still alive.

Servants in black and white maid outfits served tea to the guests. After silently criticizing the extravagant and decadent lifestyle of the nobility, Jonathan met the host's slightly nervous gaze and slowly stated the purpose of his visit:

"I have come here on behalf of the Marshal's will, with the aim of uniting the majority to jointly defeat the Bio Pirates!"

Upon hearing this, Vinsmoke Eich's heart skipped a beat.

As the head of the Vinsmoke family, he was naturally not a frog in a well. He had always been paying attention to the world situation and was well aware that the Navy was planning to fight the Whitebeard Pirates. Why would they fight the Bigo Pirates at this critical juncture?

Jonathan glanced at him, knowing his doubts, and then recited the story he had prepared along the way.

Because Vinsmoke Eich realized the importance of this meeting, he dismissed all his servants, and even his own daughter was not allowed to linger in the living room. As a result, no one knew what the two had discussed. All that was known was that when the two came out of the living room again, Vinsmoke Eich was beaming, clearly indicating that the meeting had gone exceptionally well and both sides were very satisfied with the outcome.

Just as Jonathan was traveling around on his steel warship, connecting with others and searching for potential allies for the Navy, the Shining News Agency, under the leadership of its editor-in-chief Bellemere, began to leverage the advantages of a news agency and started publishing a barrage of negative news about the Bigo Pirates.

"The Secret Revealed! The True Identity of the Four Emperors Exposed! Big Mom Charlotte Linlin is not the real person, but a pitiful creature possessed by Sister Carmel from decades ago using the Soul-Soul Fruit!"

Arranged marriage children? No! They're all just tools of Big Mom Charlotte Linlin! Let us take you closer to the real Bigo Pirates.

The Bigo Pirates' misdeeds are countless; a bloodbath sparked by a sweet treat!

Family, does anyone understand? The Bigo Pirates are doing something really outrageous, I can't take it anymore!

Various gossip and exposés bombard the world in ways that are unimaginable to ordinary people.

Yang Ming lived in an era of information explosion in his previous life, so he was well aware that when the same type of news appears frequently and in large quantities in front of readers, it is easy to guide readers' ideas toward their preconceived notions.

Of course, Guangming Daily is only in the pre-heating stage and has not yet entered the publicity stage. Even if some people see these news, they will mostly be skeptical. But as long as a thought is planted in their minds, and they are guided during the publicity stage, everything will proceed naturally.

On this day, Yang Ming was handling documents at the Navy Headquarters when he suddenly heard a knock on the door.

After Yang Ming responded, his personal secretary, Kalifa, entered the office.

Her golden hair was tied up in a ponytail and swayed over her shoulders. A pair of black-rimmed glasses sat on her delicate nose, which, combined with her charming and affectionate oval face, made her truly stunning.

Her gently curved eyebrows resembled the moon, and her pale pink eyelashes gave her a captivating and alluring look. Her large, watery eyes were gentle and tender, exuding charm. Beneath her delicate, high-bridged nose, her red lips parted slightly, revealing a set of pearly white teeth.

"Marshal, the Five Elders, Cobra, has come to visit in person."

Upon hearing this, Yang Ming's heart stirred.

Generally speaking, although everyone knows about his relationship with Cobra, Cobra is a very discreet person and will not personally visit to discuss matters unless necessary. After all, the Navy Headquarters is a place with many people and opinions. Even though Yang Ming's prestige is at its peak, no one can be sure whether there are spies sent by other forces among them.

But Cobra still came, clearly because he had something important to discuss with him in person.

Looking up at the graceful Kalifa, Yang Ming wondered if it was just his imagination, but he noticed that Kalifa's attitude towards him had changed since he became the Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters.

Some people might say that a serious man is the most handsome, but those who say this are either lying or don't understand women, which is why they have such naive ideas.

When a man possesses the world's top fame, wealth, power, and prestige, he possesses a charm that can make most women in the world fall head over heels for him.

Chapter 375 Queen Lily

Some people might say that a serious man is the most handsome, but those who say this are either lying or don't understand women, which is why they have such naive ideas.

When a man possesses the world's top fame, wealth, power, and prestige, he possesses a charm that can make most women in the world fall head over heels for him.

Just like Yang Ming, who was the richest man in his previous life, was called an alien by others because of his ugly appearance when he was young and poor. But when he became richer than a country, women all called him "Dad".

The world is full of strange things. Even without Yang Ming making any move, he still possesses an irresistible charm. No wonder his personal secretary, Kalifa, has been constantly changing her outfits lately.

Kalifa was no exception today. Although she was wearing a slightly stiff white shirt, her figure, which was far beyond that of her peers, made her look very voluptuous and beautiful. In particular, the two mountains on her chest outlined a perfect curve, giving people a sense of heaviness that could not be grasped by two hands.

Her pert, peach-like buttocks were taut, the thin skirt clinging tightly to her round, full hips, revealing their amazing elasticity. One wondered if a slap would unleash a tidal wave.

Especially Kalifa's two long legs encased in black fishnet stockings, standing side by side in front of Yang Ming, made one feel dizzy and their heart flutter, making them want to explore the deep secrets.

Noticing Yang Ming's intense gaze, Kalifa felt a mix of shyness and pride, and she straightened her chest slightly, like a proud white swan.

As the saying goes, when there's work to be done, the secretary will handle it; when there's nothing to do... cough cough cough.

Yang Ming suppressed his anger. He was a dignified marshal of the Navy Headquarters. How could he do such a thing in his office? What kind of behavior was that?

Fortunately, at that moment, Kobra rushed in from outside, which helped Yang Ming out of the predicament.

Cobra glanced at Kalifa, Yang Ming's personal secretary who had served him for many years. She was a shrewd and perceptive person who knew how to read people's expressions. Knowing that this Elder, who had an unusual relationship with the Marshal, had a secret meeting, she immediately and discreetly withdrew. After leaving the office, she summoned Lieutenant General Smoker and ordered him to guard the door and not allow anyone to enter the office and disturb Yang Ming.

Kobra pulled out a chair at the table opposite Yang Ming and leaned back against the cushion as soon as he sat down.

Compared to a little over a month ago, Cobra now looks somewhat listless, with dark circles under his eyes, and his once meticulously styled hair is now messy, casually draped over his shoulders.

Kobra picked up the brewed green tea on the table, looked up, and gulped it down in one go, letting out a sigh of "Ha".

Yang Ming knew Kobra quite well and was very clear that his future father-in-law was a very mature politician who would not easily show his emotions. The fact that he could make Kobra so pale and moved meant that the matter to be discussed next had touched the depths of his soul.

Kobra didn't stand on ceremony with Yang Ming. After calming himself down a bit, he said in a deep voice:

“Yang Ming, I have been secretly gathering information about Lord Im for some time now, and I have finally made a breakthrough recently.”

"Oh?"

Yang Ming became somewhat interested.

Cobra pulled out an envelope from his pocket, bearing the marks of history. Due to its age, the envelope was mottled and even cracked. If it had not been preserved by its previous owners, it would probably have long since deteriorated.

"This is a letter that was passed down from Queen Lily, the ancestor of the Nefertari royal family, eight hundred years ago. It has been passed down from the Nefertari family patriarch to the present day. When I inherited this letter from my father, I did not realize that there was any valuable information in it. I just regarded it as a family heirloom."