The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

Well, if Nami's head is full of money, then his head is full of meat.

There were also other people's cotton candy, cola, panties...

The information Link received from his Observation Haki left him speechless for a moment.

The primary target, Vegapunk, stared intently at the machine, and then...

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[A huge thank you to the generous donor 'Once Upon a Time There Was a Eunuch' for the yet another generous donation last night!! Thank you so much!!]

829 Link's conditions and requests!! I agree!! I'm bound to the Straw Hat Pirates!!

Vegapunk's eyes suddenly lit up!

The value that the automatic pawn machine brought him goes without saying; it provided him with ample funds, so he would never have to worry about such matters again.

The existence of that [Time Vending Machine] brought him endless possibilities and an extremely vast space!

Not only can you buy resources from the past, but you can even buy resources from the future.

For a scientist, witnessing the amazing technological power of the future is an irresistible temptation!

Vegapunk, who is almost obsessed with this, is willing to buy it no matter how much it costs.

Besides technology, he can also purchase a wide range of energy sources for the future, providing him with a very clear direction and research focus!

These are just some future research directions. The most important thing is to explore the technology of that ancient kingdom that once existed for 20 years.

There's also that giant soldier; you can buy the complete version for a more in-depth and detailed analysis!

In addition, it has various other benefits and values ​​in different aspects, etc.

In other words, the value of this [Time Vending Machine] to Vegapunk is simply immeasurable!!

Moreover, especially when paired with the automatic pawn machine, it completely solved the super problem that had plagued him for many years.

He even gleaned from the Straw Hat Pirates' scattered conversations the security and secrecy of the so-called "Wallpaper House," as well as the time flow of the "Canned Food Workshop"...

It ensures your safety, provides ample research space, and doesn't restrict your research direction or category, allowing you to freely explore what you love.

It also gives him ample time, solving his problem of never having enough time and giving him unlimited possibilities for the future.

And the most troublesome issues of funding and resources were all resolved...

It has to be said that all the problems that had plagued Vegapunk's genius brain for decades were now no longer problems in the face of just a few gadgets that Link had brought out!

Problems that even his own genius brain couldn't solve were a piece of cake for Link!

No wonder his brilliant mind concluded that the best solution to the current situation was to go find Link.

Looking back now... that choice was absolutely correct, and the results were phenomenal!

Even~~~

Deep down, Vegapunk still felt a pang of regret and remorse for not seeking out the Props Master sooner.

If I could find Link sooner, my troubles would disappear sooner, and I could devote myself to my research sooner.

Fortunately, it's not too late to do it now.

Of course, Vegapunk was not that innocent and simple child. On the contrary, he was a genius scientist with an extremely intelligent mind, who had seen the storms of the sea and had a wealth of life experience.

Therefore, he deeply understood that most basic truth in the world—

There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world!

“Mr. Link, you have gone to such lengths for me and provided so much convenience…”

Vegapunk's expression gradually turned serious, and he said softly:

"Is there anything I need to do?!"

It solved my problems that had plagued me for so many years and provided me with a safe haven. It can be said that it has been kind to me in every way.

Moreover, judging from the numerous items Link took out, they were all clearly targeted solutions to the various problems he was currently facing.

It can be said that it is a complete consideration from all aspects of oneself.

From this perspective, it's hard not to make Vegapunk think more about it.

"There's not much for you to do, Mr. Vegapunk~~~"

Link smiled slightly: "After all, professional matters should be left to professionals. Disrupting the research flow of a genius scientist would be a huge loss for the world."

Vegapunk didn't say anything more about Link's polite words and continued to wait quietly.

"Of course, without interfering with Mr. Vegapunk's research work, we only need Mr. Vegapunk's research results, such as the new energy sources he has developed and other inventions..."

"It would be great if our Straw Hat Pirates could help us try it out."

Link snapped his fingers lightly.

"Is this so..."

Vegapunk gave Link a deep look.

These words clearly indicate that he has completely tied himself to the Straw Hat Pirates.

Furthermore, he insisted that the Straw Hat Pirates be given priority in providing and using his research findings.

"I see."

Vegapunk nodded without hesitation. "I agree."

Hmm, how is this different from the conditions the World Government proposed when he joined?

The world government is also demanding that his research findings be made available for use, isn't it?!

Many scientific research achievements, such as lineage factors, seastone technology, and pacifists, have been used by the World Government.

The conditions Link is offering now are exactly the same as those offered by the World Government before, and there are even fewer restrictions and limitations than those offered by the World Government.

Moreover, what Link gave was something the World Government could not match.

There are no restrictions on one's research direction, no need to worry about researching things one shouldn't and risking being eliminated, ample and more abundant funding and resources previously unattainable, as well as completely one's own space and base, and plenty of time...

Given this comparison, if Vegapunk didn't immediately agree, he would be a complete fool!

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[A huge thank you to the generous donor 'Once Upon a Time There Was a Eunuch' for the yet another generous donation this morning!! Thank you so much!!]

830 [Solar-Powered Dry Ice Blocks]!! [Sleeping Generator] and other items—has Vegapunk's dream come true?!

Moreover, although he had only met Luffy and the others once today, and the time they spent together was not long.

However, Vegapunk was able to sense and understand what kind of people they were.

They are completely devoid of the cruelty and cold-bloodedness of the World Government; they are a group of people who pursue freedom and dreams and are extremely romantic.

For a scientist like him, such a person is the best partner, as long as they don't restrict his research direction.

In particular, he didn't have to worry about these guys being too crazy and emotional, because on this ship, there was a responsible, rational, and well-organized first mate who managed all the affairs on the ship.

With these prerequisites in place, if Vegapunk still chooses not to agree, then all his years of life would have been wasted, his scientific research would have been in vain, and he would have eaten the Brain-Brain Fruit for nothing. The world's most brilliant mind would become the most foolish!

Of course, the fact that his new employer and business partner is the son of an old friend, and is not even eighteen years old...

Vegapunk simply stated, "What's wrong with joining the Four Emperors, the world's strongest pirate crew, who stand on equal footing with the World Government and are a force that even the World Government can't handle?!"

Yes, they were quite self-righteous and even stood up straight.

If anyone questions him, he will respond loudly and rebuke them.

For no other reason than to offer Link conditions that the World Government could never provide!

With so many resources at their disposal, there is one thing that all men of the sea yearn for—

free!!

Freedom of research! Freedom of science!

Within the Straw Hat Pirates, and with Link by his side, he can be completely free from any constraints!

This was the ideal research environment he had always dreamed of!

Not to mention, Link was also able to provide him with such excellent conditions and equipment.

Moreover, what Vegapunk didn't expect was that his surprises didn't end there!

"Your current research focus is on energy or something like that, right? 々～?"

As Link spoke, he took out one prop after another for Vegapunk.

"I happen to have some props related to energy and power here. You can try to see if you can do some research on them."

The first prop was a jet-black object that looked like a train chimney.

"This is called a steam train chimney. It is a power generation device that uses coal as an energy source. However, this device can be installed on a human body."

Props: [Steam Train Chimney], also known as [Human-Powered Locomotive].

Description: This device is a chimney filled with charcoal and water. Wearing it on your head generates energy similar to a steam train, converting it into sustained and powerful kinetic energy. This helps the wearer become as strong and powerful as a train, making tasks as fast and efficient as running a marathon, working, or doing homework. The downside is that it emits black smoke, just like a train.

“Besides this, there is this one more thing.”

Link then took out a pink, square gadget with various numerical dashboards on it.

Behind the prop, there were two clip-like objects.

"This is a device that can convert sleep into electrical energy; it's called the [Sleep Generator]."

Item: [Sleeping Generator].

Description: By using the clamp on the back of the generator to hold the sleeper's pillow, the generator can collect the sleep quality data and convert the energy from the sleep into electrical energy.

"Oh oh oh!!!"

Vegapunk, along with his clones, stared intently at the endless stream of gadgets Link was holding.

His eyes, too, were brimming with a thirst for knowledge.

Each and every one of these props sounds so interesting and fascinating!

Well, these are practically useless and unusable items for Link.

But for Vegapunk and his team, it was a completely new approach.

For example, enabling humans to perform functions similar to a steam engine and even convert the energy from sleep into electricity is truly incredible.

What surprised and delighted them the most, or rather, what excited them the most, was the prop that Link took out below.

"Didn't you want to create a world with free energy? Perhaps you could give this a try."

Link took out a small, golden, peculiar block of something that resembled dry ice.

“I heard Lilith say that you’ve been researching materials that can burn sustainably.”

"Furthermore, they believe that if an inextinguishable flame exists in this world, then it would certainly be possible to create a sun."

“She took my ‘Emitting Little Sun’ design and used it as a reference before, that’s one aspect.”

"I also have an energy object here that is similar to the sun. You can try to study it as well."

As Link spoke, he weighed the slightly glowing solar-powered dry ice block in his hand.

Props: Solar-powered dry ice blocks, also known as dry light.

Description: A special energy source for the future, it utilizes a unique method to solidify the energy of sunlight into something like dry ice. However, it will melt.

(Qian Haohao) can convert solar energy into solid dry ice?!

This technology is simply unheard of!!

And~~~

If we could unravel the mystery, would we be able to realize our dreams?!

Really, let's create that one world where everyone is powered by the sun and no one lacks energy!

Will there be no more wars in the world at that time, and will world peace be achieved?!

If that's really the case...it's painful...

Vegapunk felt himself trembling with excitement.

His long-cherished wish was about to be fulfilled, especially since it was so close at hand. How could he possibly remain indifferent?!