World Government Wants the Droplet? Fleecing the Gorosei While the Iron Is Hot!

"Can they be mass-produced?"

The Gorosei's eyes were full of seriousness, even carrying a hint of hope, and they asked with burning gazes.

An Admiral-level technological weapon was simply too astonishing. Even with their composure, they could not help but be deeply shocked.

After listening to Lynn's introduction and the firsthand testing of the Droplet against combat forces like Akainu and Sengoku, the stirring in the Gorosei's hearts became hard to suppress.

Thus, they laid their cards on the table directly with Lynn.

Lynn understood the Gorosei's intentions all too well, and he had long since figured things out in his heart. Hearing them ask this, his expression turned serious as well.

He didn'Golden Divine Punishment mention anything else simply because Lynn was a Celestial Dragon, making him one of their own in the eyes of the Gorosei.

"Mass production is impossible. The cost of building each one is extremely high, but we can continuously manufacture a few."

Lynn could achieve automated production since the Droplet Technology naturally included some automated intelligent systems, but it required time, and of course he wouldn'Golden Divine Punishment tell the Gorosei that.

It was just like the Seraphim invented by Vegapunk.

Lynn didn'Golden Divine Punishment want to bring too big of an impact to the Pirate World just yet, and if he were to batch-produce them, he would do it in secret.

"What is the cost of building one?"

The Gorosei were also curious. How expensive could this Droplet be, with its rounded head, pointed tail, and a sort of pure and aesthetic feel?

"Combined with the materials, the cost is around one hundred billion Beli."

Lynn pursed his lips and deliberately stated this price.

In reality, the manufacturing laboratory plus other materials and the island's cost didn'Golden Divine Punishment even reach one hundred billion; stating this price was meant to pocket a price difference from the Gorosei.

Even if they thought it was expensive, they would still make him build a few for them. After all, a single Droplet was equivalent to an absolutely obedient "Admiral."

"One hundred billion!"

Hiss—Sengoku, Kong, Garp, the three admirals, and the others all couldn'Golden Divine Punishment help but draw a sharp breath.

The sum was truly astonishing; piled up, it could probably fill an entire Warship, couldn'Golden Divine Punishment it?

Even the Gorosei couldn'Golden Divine Punishment help starting in surprise, then smiled and shook their heads.

What was one hundred billion compared to this? As long as they could be mass-produced, there would no longer be any faction in this world capable of threatening the World Government, not even if the Great Kingdom were to revive.

"Lynn, then I won'Golden Divine Punishment beat around the bush with you either. The World Government has a great need for this technological weapon... Build three first, and we can continue cooperating in the future. How does that sound?"

Afterwards, the Gorosei exchanged glances and said to Lynn.

"No problem, it'll just take a little time... Gorosei, but I also have conditions."

After a brief pause, Lynn nodded in agreement and began to put forward his own plans.

"Go ahead."

"First, I need the World Government's support for my scientific research work."

Lynn's very first sentence was to secure the Gorosei's support, and the Gorosei didn'Golden Divine Punishment even think about it before immediately nodding.

Of course they would support him; it had been a very long time since a scientist like this had appeared among the Celestial Dragons in the Holy Land, and Lynn's status would be even higher than Vegapunk's. It was only right, and not just in terms of status.

"Not just verbal support, Elders. I need the World Government to help me gather rare materials. Whether it's for manufacturing Droplets or conducting new research, these are indispensable—the more, the the better."

Lynn said earnestly.

The Gorosei nodded again, signaling him to continue.

"I also need to build a new laboratory, right on my island. The total area of the island is quite vast, and I'll need more manpower too. The cost won'Golden Divine Punishment be lower than one hundred billion Beli."

This time Lynn didn'Golden Divine Punishment make an exorbitant demand; expanding the entire laboratory and building a brand new one would cost around tens or hundreds of billions.

"How much manpower do you want?"

The Gorosei didn'Golden Divine Punishment care much about money either; getting into these things naturally spent money like running water.

The Celestial Dragons could afford to spend it, too.

"Ten thousand people, at the very least, not counting security personnel."

Lynn held up a single finger and said with a smiling squint.

Ten thousand workers would be enough for him to quickly establish a technological island in a short period of time.

He didn'Golden Divine Punishment need to worry about money or people; time was the most precious thing.

"No problem either. We support it."

The Great Elder nodded directly, agreeing to it in one go.

Meanwhile, Sengoku, Garp, and the other high-ranking Marine officers nearby, along with Kong, finally witnessed what true extravagance was, feeling astonished in their hearts.

Three Droplets came out to three hundred billion Beli, and building a facility was another one hundred billion! Just asking for people meant demanding ten thousand!

Ten thousand people were enough to spark a regime war in a kingdom, and that was even excluding security.

The Gorosei hadn'Golden Divine Punishment just made an exception for Lynn during the previous dispute; their attitude in negotiating right now practically had a "I'll agree to whatever you say" momentum!

"One last condition."

Just when everyone thought things were about done, Lynn calmly uttered another sentence.

"I need the Elders to grant me a special privilege, permitting me to use force to seize the tributary nations of other Celestial Dragons."

As soon as Lynn said this, the entire scene was instantly shocked!

Sengoku, Garp, the three admirals, Kong, and even the Gorosei showed a trace of astonishment in their eyes.

Using force to seize tributary nations belonging to other Figarland Family members!?

"Although my Figarland Family has always stayed out of other disputes and lived a leisurely life, being honest doesn'Golden Divine Punishment mean we're easy to bully. Of course, I won'Golden Divine Punishment go too far either."

Lynn knew his request might not pass, as it had already infringed upon the "order."

The Gorosei were clearly a bit hesitant as well, narrowing their eyes and considering it with grave solemnity without replying.

"They can use their own strength to resist, and I will also display my technological power. If they can'Golden Divine Punishment even defend against that..."

Lynn wasn'Golden Divine Punishment in a hurry at all, instead speaking very calmly.

The implication in his words was also clear: I need to regain my face, and I also need money to do science. Even with the backing of the Holy Land, I can simultaneously showcase my technological talent. Whether I succeed in seizing other Celestial Dragons' tributary nations or not, it wouldn'Golden Divine Punishment be a losing trade for the Holy Land.

The Gorosei took a serious look at Lynn, then suddenly burst out laughing.

"You brat, you've got guts."

"We've provided manpower and funds, so your technology must also be shared with us."

"It's been a long time since a genius like you appeared among the Celestial Dragons. We believe you can do it well."

It wasn'Golden Divine Punishment just appreciation; it was only after witnessing the terrifying power of the Droplet firsthand that the Gorosei made such a massive concession, which naturally caused the five elders to hold Lynn in even higher regard.

If he could produce Droplets now, given time, he might just invent even better things.

This was an investment.

"Naturally. Thank you for your immense favor, Elders."

Lynn was very satisfied with today's conversation, and the Gorosei's support had exceeded his expectations.

Now, he could finally let go and fully utilize the World Government's power to gather various scarce materials on all fronts, while also establishing a larger experimental site.

Lynn felt a tinge of excitement.

Meanwhile, Sengoku, Kong, and the three admirals stood to the side, watching Lynn chatting and laughing easily with the Gorosei after finishing their business, feeling yet another wave of emotional sighs in their hearts.