After Lucci and Franky sat down, Gawain looked at Franky looked very uncomfortable, with amusement.
He waved to Franky.
"Hey buddy, come closer."
"What's going on? Why would Celestial Dragon allow a pervert like me to get close?"
"Haha, Franky, if you think you're a pervert, then why are you dressed up in a suit and tie like this?"
Gawain asked with a smile, and Franky stiffened at the question.
"I... I didn't want to either, I really didn't want to, it's all your fucking... it's all your henchmen who forced me to wear it!"
"Since you've already put it on, just get used to it gradually. If you can adapt to this abnormal life, then going back to being a normal person shouldn't be too difficult, right?"
At this point, Gawain felt Gion pat his ankle. He glanced at his feet and saw that the blisters had been popped and treated, and his soles had been bandaged.
So Gawain stopped lying down and sat up straight. Unconsciously, as soon as he moved, almost everyone in the living room straightened their spine a little more.
Sitting up, Gawain casually picked up a cigarette, lit it, and said while smoking.
"Now that Franky is here, many things can be explained."
Iceburg, you've been talking to me about flags for so long, you must have a lot on your mind, right?
And Dan, you also have something you're eager to do, right? Like your brother's inheritance, or your future plans.
And Franky..."
Gawain paused for a moment.
"Actually, I should give you and Iceburg some time first. You two probably have so much to say to each other!"
"Absolutely right!"
No sooner had Gawain finished speaking than Franky roared at Iceburg in a Gawain voice.
"Iceburg, what exactly happened? Why am I the last to know about such a big event today?!"
What's the deal with Master's brother? Heavenly Dragon... what's his story?
What have you done, Iceburg?!
"I didn't do anything!"
Iceburg's lips curled into a stern smile as he spoke in a cold voice.
"I gave you the blueprints for Pluton, a year ago, and I haven't taken any action since then!"
"Holy shit, you just said that?!"
This week has been so strange! You betrayed me, you betrayed your mentor, you actually revealed the blueprints!
"Hehe..."
Looking at Franky, who looked like a Masira, Iceburg decided he didn't want to talk. Gawain already knew about this, can you believe it?
The more silent the Iceburg became, the angrier Franky grew.
"Those are the blueprints that Master protected with his whole life, Iceburg! You've changed! You're the mayor now, a big shot! Master's dream, my vow—none of it is worth protecting anymore?!"
"Alright!"
Gawain finally interrupted them, waving his hand at Franky Gawain.
"Feeling any better after saying those few curses, Franky?"
"Thanks, huh? I'm all set!"
You want to do whatever you want to me? Then bring it on! This is boring, everything is so boring!
Dreams never cease, but those who hold dreams can become corrupted!
I still remember everything from back then, but Iceburg, you've left all those memories behind to pursue what you, as a fucking big shot, are after!
Blueprints? Ha! I will never let you get my hands on them. From the very first day I transformed myself into this, I planted a self-destruct program within my body.
"If you want the blueprints, you..."
"Wait, don't be impulsive!" Iceburg stood up and shouted anxiously to Franky.
At the same time...
"Damn it, there are explosives! Protect Saint Gawain!!!"
Lucci leaped into the air and charged straight at Franky.
Seeing the suddenly heated atmosphere around him, Gawain pursed his lips.
"Gion, Jinbe!"
"Received!" ×2.
Gion stood up and rushed in front of Rob Lucci in the blink of an eye. Holding the scabbard, she pressed the end of the sword against Rob Lucci's waist and abdomen, restricting Lucci movement.
Jinbe then took a step forward and stood directly in front of Franky. He scooped Franky up with his arms and tucked him under his armpits, then delivered a powerful punch to Franky's head!
"Kid, can't you be a little more rational? Can't you listen to what the adults are saying!"
Tom is also my friend. You probably weren't even born when he left Fish-Man Island!
Self-destruct? Explode your head my foot! If you keep yelling here, I'll show you what a real headshot looks like!
Jinbe cursed as he went, still feeling unsatisfied. That brat's arrogant expression was so damn annoying!
Then...
Thump!!!
Amidst the billowing dust, Franky was embedded in the distant wall, his head smoking and his Byakugan rolling back.
Meanwhile, in Gion's direction, after pressing the scabbard against Rob Lucci's ribs, Gion said expressionlessly.
"The adults emphasized to you a long time ago that your primary task is to obey orders and you are not allowed to act on your own!"
I'm glad you care about the master's safety, but your impulsive actions show you don't respect me and Jinbe at all. You're not the only one protecting the master; don't forget we're here!
As soon as she finished speaking, Gion spun around and stepped forward, shoving Lucci's body with her free right hand.
Lucci was sent flying backwards, then slumped back onto his sofa.
With that, the riot subsided, and Gawain shook his head helplessly.
"The more people there are, the more chaotic things become, but it's nothing to worry about; this is just the beginning."
I believe that with time and adjustment, you will become the person I want you to be, unless you yourselves don't want to!
Lucci, you should learn more from Gion. Although she hasn't been with me for long, no one understands me as well as she does.
Besides, who will go and bring that genius back?
"I, I'll go, sir!"
Jabra jumped up nervously, ran to the wall, and carried the unconscious Franky back to their previous spot.
Patting Franky's face, he finally managed to wake up, albeit barely.
Noticing that Franky had opened his eyes, Gawain didn't give him a chance to continue.
"Franky, stay calm. Don't test my patience with you. Otherwise, even if you are a genius unlike any other in this era, I may not be able to tolerate you for long."
As he spoke, Gawain waved to the Merfolk Dan. After swallowing, Master Dan sat down next to Franky.
Dan patted Franky's despairing face with his tail and said with a smile.
"Don't look at me like that, kid. With my brother's personality, surely the disciples he teaches wouldn't be so easily discouraged?"
Moreover, Gawain had absolutely no interest in the so-called Pluton Blueprints.
The reason the master summoned me is because he has a grander plan. Stay calm, listen carefully to what we're about to discuss, and temporarily forget about the bomb inside you, okay?
"Snort!"
Franky gritted his teeth.
"I'd like to hear what you have to say. At worst, it's just death!"
After saying that, Franky lay sprawled out on the sofa, looking practically like a dead fish.
Seeing that Franky had calmed down for the time being, Gawain smiled.
"Alright, let's begin then, just like I once told Fish-Man Rendan."
I have always believed that the Sea Train is the greatest invention of modern times, and Mr. Tom's death is the greatest loss of this era!
As for the blueprints for Dark King, that level of secret doesn't need Iceburg to reveal it to me. What you consider a secret is completely transparent to many people!
Moreover, Pluton?
When would something that existed eight hundred years ago be taken seriously by us, who have ruled the world for eight hundred years?
Without Dark King, the world would be the world it is today. We don't necessarily need to control Dark King; we just need to prevent others from controlling them!
Franky, I've given you the answer. Is that acceptable?
"Who knows... whether what you're saying is true!"
However, if you praise my master, then I might show you some respect. After all, a few words of respect won't affect my perverted nature!
Franky stiffened his neck and turned his face away again.
Gawain didn't mind Franky's rudeness. As a time traveler, Gawain always had more patience for technical talents.
If people in technical fields, artistic fields, and especially scientific research pursue fame and fortune like ordinary people, what's the point of their work?
Therefore, Gawain's smile remained unchanged, and he continued speaking.
"You're like a child; if you acknowledge your master, you'll gain his approval!"
Okay, after hearing what I'm about to say, you should be more accepting of it.
I'm going to restart the Sea Train project!
"Walter?!!"
"Don't be surprised, you heard right, I'm going to restart the Sea Train project."
You are Tom's brothers and disciples, and I don't think there are any people in this ocean more suitable to complete this plan than you!
Franky, I really appreciate the point you just made.
Dreams never stop!
So, with Tom dead, will his dreams come to an end completely?
Are you sure?!
Franky became unusually serious. He pressed his large, rough hands against his slender legs, straightened his back, and asked Gawain, word by word.
"Is it really possible for you to create more Sea Train on this ocean?!"
"That depends on whether you have the ability to replicate and upgrade Tom's Sea Train manufacturing technology."
Gawain said seriously.
"I can provide you with funding for research and development. I need you to master and become proficient in all the manufacturing techniques for the Sea Train as soon as possible."
Before this, the Sea Train had only traveled through a few cities near Water 7, but what I want is for it to spread as widely as possible along the Grand Line!
Facing diverse hydrological and celestial phenomena, as well as different sea areas and climates, the Sea Train will inevitably encounter countless challenges.
But I'll only ask you one question: does it truly have the ability to face all challenges until it appears between every two islands in the world?
Yes or no!
Of course there are!!!
Franky slapped his thigh hard, then stood up abruptly, raised his hands, and shouted arrogantly.
"I was born and raised in the South Blue China Sea. The environment in the Four Blues is too ordinary for the Sea Train to challenge!"
As for the Grand Line, well, although I haven't traveled to many islands, if we're talking about tsunamis alone, I don't believe there's a tsunami in this ocean bigger than ours Aqua Laguna!
Our Aqua Laguna, whose waves once reached a height of three thousand meters, such a terrifying tsunami, failed to cause devastating damage to the Sea Train for five consecutive years!
This is the Sea Train, this is my master's invention. He is the greatest engineer of this era, unmatched by anyone!