I have the Flame-Flame Fruit, I'm invincible!

"Also, don't forget about manpower."

Searching for treasure on the seabed requires a large workforce.

To prevent leaks, they simply used robots instead.

"Sure, leave it to me." Old Bei was full of energy.

It's just an underwater exploration and collection robot, right? It's very simple.

“Once things are on track, I can guarantee that your annual research funding will definitely exceed 100 billion peles.”

“100 billion Pele,” Old Berry’s eyes lit up.

"I want to go to the bottom of the sea too," Yamato's eyes also lit up.

“Okay, sure.” Dick turned his head.

"In addition, to avoid waste and improve the efficiency of fund utilization, I think you need to have a supervisory body."

That's right, it's Nami.

Being frugal by nature, she would never let Old Bei spend money recklessly.

Nami's eyes turned into the Bailey symbol.

Old Bei: (ー`ー)

"No, hey, scientific research costs money. What do you mean by waste? Every inspiration a scientist has requires money to support it."

"Protests are invalid, Doctor. To defeat the World Government, Bailey must spend his time wisely, for the greater good."

Old Bei blinked, sensing something was off, but couldn't quite put his finger on it.

A few days later, upon learning that Dick had kidnapped Vegapunk's Dragon, he came over excitedly.

He came to recruit Vegapunk.

I may feel bad for Dick.

However, Dragon still felt that Vegapunk could only play his greatest role in the Revolutionary Army.

Dick's strength is too weak.

They couldn't protect Vegapunk.

What will Dick do if the World Government sends troops to attack, or if Kaido comes to his door in person?

Therefore, the responsibility of protecting Vegapunk and the risk of going to war with the World Government should be entrusted to the Revolutionary Army.

Dorrag is not afraid.

"How much funding can you give me?" Old Bei asked, glancing at him.

Why is it funding again? Vegapunk, you're really obsessed with money.

“Dr. Vegapunk, don’t think about funding. Imagine the world, think about the oppressed people…”

Dragon opened his mouth and began to speak eloquently about the revolutionary army's ideals, justice, program, and purpose.

Yeah, most of it came from Dick.

"Enough with the nonsense. Dick guarantees me 100 billion Berry in funding every year. How much can you give me?"

Dorrag froze.

Only a few words echoed in my mind.

100 billion Pele, 100 billion Pele, 100 billion Pele...

"How could he possibly have so much money?" Dorag shouted, his voice distorted.

"Don't worry about that, there definitely is one." Old Bei stared intently at the blueprint in his hand.

That's Frankie's Coca-Cola energy technology.

When Old Bei found out, he immediately treasured it.

"Amazing, truly amazing," Old Bei muttered to himself.

Old Bei can only think of one word to describe this Coca-Cola energy technology.

That's awesome.

"Shut up, you poor bastard Dorag, get out of here and don't bother me."

Dragon: o(≧口≦)o

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 97 Aftermath

97.

With Vegapunk's disappearance, the world situation has become turbulent.

A large reward notice was spread around the world by newsbirds.

Balrog, bounty 8 million Berries.

He murdered the king of Drum Kingdom, wantonly slaughtered World Government officials, kidnapped Vegapunk, and fought against Kizaru and Aokiji.

Frost Moon Village.

Koushirou looked at the bounty poster with amusement, then casually flipped it aside.

For him, Dick's bounty was placed too late.

But 8 million pegories?

"You kid, you've gotten this strong already?" Koushirou exclaimed in surprise.

"Teacher, teacher, something terrible has happened! Another bunch of people have come to ask to become my disciples."

A 12-year-old boy ran in, panting.

Thanks to Dick's influence, Koushirou is now a well-known figure in the East Blue.

Everyone knows that the current East China Sea has produced a famous teacher named Koushirou.

Pirate hunter Zoro, female swordsman Kuina, silver-haired Garcia, fast sword Edward... they are all famous and powerful figures.

They were all taught by Koushirou.

Now, another one, the Flame Demon Dick, has been added.

As a result, Koushirou's fame soared, attracting numerous pirates and even marines who came to visit him.

They all wanted to become Koushirou's disciples.

It is said that even the current overlord of the East Sea, Krik, greatly admires Koushirou.

This further adds to the legendary status of Koushirou.

"Let them wait," Koushirou said calmly, sipping his tea and even having the leisure to read some miscellaneous books.

"8 million Berries?" Red-haired man chuckled.

Anyone who thinks that Dick's strength is only this much is going to suffer a great loss.

"You've finally stepped onto the stage, Dick. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of storm you'll stir up."

Dragon, his face tense, looked at the words "8 million Berries" and finally sighed.

He still doesn't understand how Dick managed to earn 100 billion peles in a year.

impossible?

Even with the help of the Koya Chamber of Commerce, 100 billion peles a year is still too exaggerated.

“Hey Dragon, find me another 500 people. Also, borrow Masaga Sky Island for a bit. I need it for experiments and to build equipment,” Vegapunk said, sticking out his tongue.

No, if you're not even going to join the revolutionary army, why should you still use my people and my territory?

Dorrag always felt that his hair was a bit green.

"I need to conceal my tracks and set up a research facility. Just tell me if you'll lend it to me or not. I'll definitely repay you."

"Fine, I'll borrow it." Dorag's tone was full of helplessness.

"Ugh, I've got a bounty on my head? What a hassle. I knew this day would come," Nami said, pursing her lips.

"Huh? If it were you, shouldn't you say," Nojiko covered her face with her hands, making a look of collapse.

"Oh no, oh no! An 8 million Berry bounty! I'm going to be hunted down forever from now on. What am I going to do? What am I going to do?"

"You should say it like that, Nami, shouldn't you?"

Nami: |(*′口`)

“If it were me with the bounty on my head, that would be true, but if it were Mr. Dick,” Nami recalled her meeting with Dick.

A tall and upright figure, a composed demeanor, formidable strength, ingenious strategies, world-changing methods, and an endless stream of ideas.

And, most importantly, is confidence.

Or rather, the confidence that you will definitely succeed and that your wishes will come true.