To those unaware of the truth, Pluton's sea trial was insignificant. No matter how large a ship was, it was merely a tool for making money. On this sea where strength reigned supreme, with power, what could one not obtain?
However, some people were destined to be disappointed.
They only saw the ship as a money-making tool for Shichibukai Fujitora, unaware that the Marines had long made preparations and stationed a large number of soldiers aboard it.
These soldiers had all been carefully selected by Ron and Akainu. They had clean backgrounds and trustworthy loyalty. After taking off their uniforms and disguising themselves as ordinary crewmen, they were stationed on the ship.
With the powerful Admiral Candidate Momousagi overseeing things as well, nothing could go wrong.
After secretly testing Pluton's combat power, Ron was certain that if Shirahoshi appeared again, she would not have an easy time.
Such a world-destroying weapon might seem as powerful as a Sea King when viewed in isolation, but it was not absolute.
However, their foundations were completely different!
A single cannon blast capable of sinking an island was practically no expenditure at all for Pluton.
The Sea King's foundation came from the Sea Kings spread throughout the ocean, while Pluton's foundation was that, so long as there were enough materials, its Cannonballs were limitless.
That was also why Ron intended to cheat people.
His money had to be spent where it mattered most.
A few days after returning to headquarters, a messenger found Ron.
"Admiral, someone wants to see you. The Fleet Admiral asked me to inform you."
"Oh? Who is it?"
"Apparently, one of the doctors summoned this time. As for the details... sorry, I'm not very clear on them either."
"I see..."
Ron crushed his cigar into the ashtray, pulled over his