Sea Train and the Red Line Tunnel!

Sea Train!

Imu paused for a moment upon hearing those four words, because he had almost forgotten about this research and development project.

Because in his mind, this thing would take at least ten years.

And it's only been five years since then.

He took the report from Stussy and read it carefully.

After reading it, I realized that I had underestimated the speed at which World Government are making progress in science and materials.

The text states that the accelerated development of the Sea Train was due to several factors, in addition to Tom's leadership.

Firstly, Gairam's involvement provided considerable assistance.

This is the former shipwright of the World Pirates and a Paramecia Cube-Cube Devil Fruit User. Because of his superb shipbuilding skills, the World Government arranged for him to work at the Shipbuilding Research Institute headed by Tom.

Besides.

Dr. Stylish, who recently joined the headquarters of the Academy of Sciences, also provided Tom with advice and assistance in the field of materials a few days ago.

The key ingredient is the Liquor Iron Ore produced on Wano Island!

This is a mineral that, when mixed in, can give metals a certain "intoxicating" effect, that is, softening effect.

The reason why Wano Island can process the incredibly hard Seastone is because it utilizes the properties of Liquor Iron Ore.

With his extraordinary research genius, Dr. Stylish developed a new alloy material using Liquor Iron Ore, Seastone, the heart membrane of Kabane, and the flesh and blood of marine Danger Beasts as core materials.

This alloy, while maintaining its strength, actually increases its flexibility, making it comparable to the blood vessels inside Sea King, and also exuding the unique marine scent of Seastone.

Moreover, even if this alloy is damaged or broken, it can absorb seawater and quickly and automatically recover.

Therefore, he called it 'Sea King Alloy'.

The creation of this 'Sea King Alloy' directly led to the emergence of the Sea Train five years ahead of schedule.

Therefore, the statement that materials limit scientific development is indeed a Truth.

"Great! With the Sea Train in operation, maritime transportation efficiency will be dramatically improved, and the Calm Belt may no longer be a forbidden zone!"

This reminded Imu of the yet-to-be-born 'Poseidon' Shirahoshi.

If only she had appeared sooner, she could have commanded the Sea King to behave and prevented them from attacking trains and ships at sea.

"Speaking of which, isn't there a 'Poseidon' right now? Is it possible to have him give it a try?"

Black Marlin probably doesn't have the ability to directly command Sea King, but it's strong enough that it might be able to temporarily rule Sea King, Imu thought to himself.

Moreover, the word "temporarily" is more reassuring; once Shirahoshi is born and grows up, its "Poseidon" status will naturally be relinquished.

Not necessarily.

Given Shirahoshi's personality, she probably won't compete with Black Marlin for the 'throne,' but she still retains the highest level of authority over the Sea King.

That's great!

Seeing that Imu was in a good mood, Stussy continued to perform his duties with an elegant smile.

"Lord Imu, the Construction Department of the State Council has decided to officially launch the 'Red Line Tunnel' project on the last day of this year, December 31st!"

Imu nodded after hearing this; it was yet another world-class mega-project.

Its plan was to dig two tunnels on the Red Line on either side of the Reverse Mountain, which blocks the Four Seas.

This would allow various types of ships to travel more easily between the East Blue and the North Blue, as well as the South Blue and the West Blue. It would be even better if Sea Train were built.

However, its difficulties are also obvious.

The Red Line is a continent! To tunnel through it and create a large tunnel would be an impossible feat, even in worlds like Demon Slayer, Attack on Titans, or Teigu.

But the Construction Department dared to do this, and had already made ample preparations, just waiting to officially start construction in a month.

What gives them their confidence?

The World Government's technological prowess, workforce, and the extraordinary powers of Devil Fruit and Alchemists!

Oh, right.

The Construction Department was originally the Construction Division under the Administrative Department. After many meetings and discussions among various parties six months ago, it was finally decided to establish it as a separate ministerial-level department.

Because a department at the division level can hardly support the World Government's various large-scale projects.

Its core personnel included Minister Lucien, Construction Engineering Division Pica, architect Marshall D. Teach, and the high-ranking Alchemists codenamed 'Steel', Elric.

And Morley, who recently joined.

He is the Army Commander the West Army of the Revolutionary Army in the original work, a 140-year-old Giants who ate the Paramecia Push-Push Fruit.

Yes, there are indeed a lot of elements.

This guy was actually captured and imprisoned in Impel Down as One Piece eighty years ago, but later escaped after creating Level 5.5 inside.

However, since the World Government is currently in need of manpower, it has naturally chosen to selectively ignore this point.

Speaking of ladyboys...

This naturally leads one to think of the 'Okama King' Emporio Ivankov, who is not yet the 'Queen' of the Kamabakka Kingdom.

However, she has accepted the invitation from Dean Kureha of the Medical Academy to become a senior physician.

This has further enhanced the World Government's medical capabilities and given many people whose physical and mental conditions are mismatched a hope of changing their gender.

Let's get back to the original topic.

The "Red Line Tunnel Project" —Imu remembers that it was originally proposed by that kid Doflamingo, and he was quite surprised when he first heard about it.

Stussy glanced at the notebook in his hand.

"Finally, the Five Elders requested permission to partially open the Star Gate leading to the Demon Slayer World in January of next year, allowing commercial trade between the two worlds."

"Can."

Imu nodded in agreement; he had been considering this matter for a long time.

The so-called limited opening means restricting the number of people allowed to enter and restricting the areas that are open to the public. The restricted area is the Korean Peninsula, which is located in the Demon Slayer World.

Because there is Medium Star Gate leading to the Giant World there, unauthorized personnel are not allowed to approach or enter without permission.

But.

Imu actually hopes to find an Otherworld that can be opened to the public, so that they can experience the exotic customs of another world.

The Teigu World seems promising.

The Danger Beasts a bit dangerous, but Sea Star also live in environments with all sorts of giant beasts and ferocious creatures, so Sea Star Person probably don't care too much about them.

When it comes to adventurous spirit, few people in the world can compare to them.

"Speaking of which, the world of the Familiar of Zero isn't bad. Although there are monsters, they're not very strong, and the land is vast and sparsely populated with beautiful scenery."

Before he knew it, Imu was thinking of Biba Amatori again, "Let's see his performance first. Six people want to unify the world? That sounds interesting."

If this kid really does that, he could be promoted further.

For example, give the captaincy of CIPHER POL-No.8 to Biba Amatori!