Pirate: My Piltover technology is far ahead!

Chapter 414 Blitz and the Merry

"Dad, the blood of a Dark-Dark Fruit user... I think his fruit's ability is quite complex, it should be useful."

When Leriana returned to Piltover, there was a large syringe next to her, filled with blood drawn from Blackbeard.

"I've taken care of things on the island. There weren't many casualties, but the property damage was significant. Spandam from the World Government signed an agreement and received a huge sum of compensation, so I handed the people over to them."

"Oh, that's well done. That's settled then. Could you take the blood sample to the lab for me later?"

This is a good opportunity to make use of it.

"Should we still put it with Blitz?"

"You can give it to Fran or Zach. They're both at the lab. Blitz went on a field mission and hasn't come back yet."

"I understand. See you at lunchtime then."

Leliana left with the vial of blood, no longer curious about what Blitz was doing. As the first robot created by Oran, Blitz had the ability to upload data instantly.

It's not just a simple data backup; rather, when the body senses a crisis of destruction, Blitz can detach his data consciousness and return to his backup body in code form.

Then, the core can be recovered from the abandoned body, and the problem of reconstruction can be solved.

Blitz's field trip was to the Water Seven branch office to resolve some material issues and handle some other matters there.

Not long ago, the Straw Hat crew arrived in Water Seven after a difficult voyage.

The battle with Crocodile made Luffy a pirate with a bounty of 100 million, reaching the threshold of becoming a Supernova. Although he did not experience the Enies Lobby incident, Luffy is still getting stronger under the training of Garp.

The bloody battle with Crocodile made Luffy realize that he needed to become stronger, and he continued to grow along the way.

Although they lost the ship's doctor, cook, and archaeologist, they gained a female swordsman and a transvestite.

The female swordsman refers to Kuina, and the transvestite refers to Bon Clay. After the Alabasta arc, Bon Clay formed his own bond with the Straw Hat crew, left Baroque Works, and joined the Straw Hat crew.

The impact of the personnel changes was still within an acceptable range; however, by the time the Going Merry reached this point, it was already too late to continue.

"I said it's hopeless, and that's it! Don't you guys understand?! Nowadays, there's basically no one on this island whose shipbuilding technology is better than mine."

Although I can't treat patients, I know more about ships than any of you! It's a miracle that this ship has been repaired and maintained to this day!

Look at the keel of this ship! It's holding on only with these broken planks and nails. Another tsunami could sink it to the bottom of the sea!

The Going Merry was lifted up by special lifting equipment, and Franky gave it a thorough inspection. Franky was no longer the master of the Franky House, but was now running the Carrera Company in Water Seven with Iceberg.

Although Frankie was in charge of the dismantling department within Carrera, no one could deny his shipbuilding skills.

Actually, it wasn't Franky who greeted them at first; it was just an ordinary employee.

The Straw Hat crew participated in the war between the Skypiea and the Shandians when they were on Skypiea, which can be considered as their contribution to the ceasefire agreement. They also obtained some treasure, so they were already well-funded.

But when they came here full of confidence to repair the ship, they were met with a death sentence for the Merry.

Having sailed all the way, they had developed an attachment to the Merry and were naturally reluctant to abandon the ship, which eventually caused a minor disturbance here, much like the medical disputes.

The boatmen also appreciated these people who had a deep affection for their boats, and eventually Franky came over after hearing the news.

He originally wanted to try to salvage the ship, but it seemed hopeless.

"We're rich! 300 million Berries isn't enough?!"

"It's not about the money, you long-nosed fellow! Three hundred million Berries and I can build you a fantastic new ship."

A new ship, capable of sailing the Grand Line!

But this ship... has reached its limit. Do you really want it to sail until it sinks?

Even if we manage to repair it, it won't last until the next island. Let's give it a dignified exit.

This is my business card. If you're interested in building a new ship, come find me.

Usopp is undoubtedly the Straw Hat crew member with the deepest bond to the ship. He's been the one repairing and fixing it all along the way. To abandon it now would be no different from abandoning a crewmate.

"Hey, Usopp, that's enough. Everyone's saying that. It seems the Going Merry really can only accompany us this far."

Luffy adjusted his hat and reached out to stop Usopp, who was still trying to argue.

"What do you mean 'everyone says so'?! Along the way, people have been mocking you, saying you'll never become the Pirate King! Are you really going to give up just because of things like that?!"

Usopp shoved Luffy aside and ran alone into the streets of Water 7, tears streaming down his face, disappearing into the crowd.

"Usopp! Where are you going?!"

"Zoro, stop making things worse. Let him calm down. He'll come back on his own once he's calmed down."

Zoro wanted to bring it back to Usopp, but Kuina blocked his way.

She understands Usopp's feelings for the ship, but Usopp won't get lost; he'll come back when he comes to his senses. As for Zoro going to look for it, who knows what might happen?

Letting such a directionally challenged person get lost here will make their workload huge.

Kuina's guess was correct. In the evening, Usopp returned to their gathering place, and Luffy announced his decision.

Let the Merry rest here, and prepare for a new ship to set sail.

"What are you talking about...?"

"I've made myself very clear, Usopp, Merry can no longer stay with us."

"That's our partner! Our partner!"

Nami now manages the Straw Hat crew's finances. Although she is a money-grubber, she is willing to spend money when necessary. For example, she did not show any signs of being a money-grubber when it came to repairing the Going Merry.

Although Luffy usually acts as the "foolish" one in the Straw Hat crew, he still has the authority to make decisions on the ship when he gives the captain's orders.

Since Luffy has made this decision, then all that money will be used on the new ship.

This left Usopp without the money to repair the ship, leading him to challenge Luffy to a duel to decide who would own the Going Merry.

The two are worlds apart in fighting ability. Even GOD Usopp two years later would be no match for Luffy now.

However, after Usopp's defeat, Luffy and the others simply moved their luggage out of the Going Merry and then handed the Going Merry over to Usopp.

With the little pocket money he had left, Usopp bought some cheap materials and some usable parts he found in the junkyard. He then went to the dock where the Going Merry was moored and began to repair it.

At this time, the lights in the offices and docks of the Carrera company were already off, and the workers had long since gone home to rest. Only a few people were still patrolling the area, such as Frankie.

He often stayed here and never went back. Attracted by the noise, he came to the dock.

"Long nose, what are you doing? Didn't I tell you, this ship is beyond saving? Don't waste your time, you're just doing useless work."

Franky, grabbing Usopp by the collar, led him to the keel of the Going Merry and pointed to it, saying, "This is the lifeline of the ship. Wooden ships are all made from a single piece of suitable wood, so you still..."

"I know, I know everything you're saying! I've been the one repairing Merry the whole way, how could I not know what you're talking about!"

But I'm not reconciled! I saw it earlier, a shadow mending Merry, but it vanished in the blink of an eye...

It must be Merry! Even Merry is still persisting, how can I give up on it!

Usopp, with a burst of strength from who-knows-where, shoved Franky away. Franky, who had not been injured by the impact of the Sea Train while physically blocking it, had transformed himself into a half-cyborg.

However, he has also undergone numerous prosthetic surgeries, with many enhancement components implanted in his body.

He also has a considerable amount of external armed forces, but he doesn't carry them with him. It can be said that most of his salary over the years has been spent on this.

In Usopp's case, he had no chance of pushing Franky forward; Franky was simply stunned by Usopp's words.

"Ship Spirit..."

"What ship spirit?"

"A ship spirit is a spirit born from the mutual care and love the crew has for the ship. A ship with a ship spirit is said to be just like a person... You guys really are a great group of partners."

"So, would you be willing to help us repair the ship?!"

"Idiot, I've said it several times already, this ship is beyond saving! I admire you for being able to give birth to a ship spirit, but that doesn't change the objective facts."

"But there is indeed another way to save this ship, kid. You guys have 300 million Berries, right?"

"Yes, what are you going to do?"

"Three hundred million. I might be able to ask that person for help. If it is that person, they do have the ability to save this ship. It just depends on whether you are willing to part with it."

You're quite lucky. If it had been a few days earlier or later, you wouldn't have had this opportunity.

"You just wait!"

At this moment, Usopp was like a drowning man desperately grasping at every straw, without even discerning whether Franky's words were true or false, before rushing off to find Luffy and the others.

When he saw Luffy again, he immediately knelt down and apologized for his previous mistakes, and relayed Franky's words to them.

Seeing that Usopp had apologized, Zoro didn't say anything, but just silently waited for Luffy's response.

"What are you talking about? We're comrades, but you're saying there's a way to save Merry? What do you mean?"

Led by Usopp, they met Franky again. After confirming their purpose, Franky immediately made a phone call.

It wasn't about calling for reinforcements, but about smoothing things over. Only after receiving a positive response did they take Luffy and his crew to another dock, where there was a ship that wasn't yet finished being built.

"What is this?"

"This is my newly built 'Franky Super Invincible General'! It's entirely crafted from the rare Adam Wood. Although it's not finished yet, I believe it will be the best ship in the world!"

This is where the rest of Franky's salary goes; he has never given up on shipbuilding.

"Do you even want me?! Is this your way of saving Merry?"

"Wait, let me finish. Have you heard of the Ship of Theseus? If you replace all the parts of a ship, is it still the same ship?"

"this...""

"Your ship has reached its limit, and no one can change that. If you want it to continue sailing, you have to make changes, and this person is just the one who can completely replace it without damaging the hull."

I had to beg my teacher to get this opportunity.

Franky didn't let the Straw Hat crew answer his question, but instead gave the answer himself, and then led them forward, where a huge yellow robot was waiting for them.

"Mr. Blitz, I am Carter Fram, Mr. Tom's apprentice."

"I remember you, Tom, and you told me that too."

"This Mr. Blitz can... What are you doing?!?!"

Franky was about to introduce Blitz to them when he noticed Luffy suddenly run up to Blitz, looking at him with the curiosity of a child who had seen a new toy, and even climbing up to examine him closely.

Seeing that Luffy was about to do something disrespectful, Franky's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, and he quickly went up and pulled Luffy back.

"Wow, so cool! Such a big fist! What a awesome robot! Don't stop me, let me touch it!"

"Shut up!"

Under Nami's overwhelming "Haki Punch," Luffy became obedient, but his eyes were still lingering on Blitz.

Blitz is the one Franky was talking about, and this is the only way Franky can think of to save the Going Merry. He even used his teacher's connections to get a meeting with Blitz, who happened to be away on a business trip.

After all, Tom has worked hard and made great contributions over the years, doing a lot for Piltover, so he still has some face to save.

"Mr. Blitz, I'm sorry, these guys aren't quite right in the head. Here are the design drawings, please take a look."

"It's alright, Blitz likes it, he likes his praise, let's begin."

The next moment, countless little stars popped into Luffy's eyes, because Blitzcrank had transformed in front of him.

Using the power of the Gluttony Fruit, Blitzcrank ate "himself," thereby reshaping his body structure.

It turned into a giant swallowing factory, and along the conveyor belt, the Going Merry and Franky's unfinished product were sent into Blitzcrank's body.

With the sound of machinery running, the Going Merry, now several times larger, was launched back into service. It looked brand new, with all the damaged parts of its body repaired and its interior reassembled according to Franky's design.

The Sunny was never built; instead, the completely renovated Merry was built, or perhaps it could be called the Sunny Merry.