And now that there was a quiet place, it was also time to build their pirate ship.
Originally, they had planned to build it again at the Sabaody Archipelago, but they hadn't expected that kind of incident to happen later, leaving them no time to build it at all.
Just in time, they could build the ship now. Then they could sail their very own pirate ship to go pick up Teach.
"Oh, oh, oh, brother, Teach will definitely be very moved. This is really something to look forward to!"
Franky was brimming with passion as he looked at the Umbrella Corporation senior executive beside him.
"Mr. Law, can I buy materials for building ships here?"
"You can buy them at the research institute."
"The research institute? Then is there—"
"Shut up."
Before Franky could finish his sentence, Law cut him off directly and pointed at the elevator in front of them. "We're here. If there's anything you don't know, ask them yourself later."
"We're here already?"
Hearing Law's words, Franky's attention was immediately diverted. He looked at what was in front of him with confusion. "Is it built underground?"
He could tell roughly at a glance, but his eyebrows furrowed. "This elevator is really built in a rough and simple way!"
The elevator had been built by Wolf. Although its appearance was quite simple and ordinary, it was extremely sturdy and durable. However, such an ordinary sight caused Franky's originally expectant heart to diminish a little bit.
This technology... looked about on par with his own!
Franky quietly followed Law into the elevator. After the doors closed, just as he had expected, it slowly descended.
Before long, it seemed they had reached their destination, and the elevator came to a stop.
As the elevator doors opened, a cheerful voice came through.
"You're back, Law."
"Mm."
Looking at the white-haired old man in front of him, Law nodded. "We just arrived."
Then he pointed to Franky beside him, who was peering inside with curiosity.
"Mr. Ian asked me to bring this guy over here. You can handle him."
"Madam Robin has already told me in advance. Leave it to me."
Wolf didn't say much, smiling as he nodded. Then, looking at Franky inside the elevator, he said: "Please step out, gentleman."
"Finally, someone calls me a gentleman. Oh oh oh, super!"
Hearing Wolf's words, Franky immediately withdrew his curious gaze and said excitedly: "I really like you so much! You're called Wolf, right? Mr. Wolf."
Wolf: "..."
Wolf raised an eyebrow and looked at Franky with some vigilance. "You'd better not like me!"
Franky: "...?"
"All right, follow me! Mr. Pervert."
"Huh? Why are you calling me a pervert now?"
Franky looked at Wolf with some speechlessness, but he still followed obediently.
Looking at the somewhat ordinary yet busy research institute, he sighed in disappointment in his heart.
It seemed that obtaining useful technology here would be a bit difficult!
Before long, under Wolf's guidance, the two arrived outside a heavily guarded room.
Wolf pointed ahead with a proud tone. "This place stores the Umbrella Corporation's technology and knowledge. Inside are countless top-tier technologies of the seas. After you finish your work, during your free time, you can come here to study a bit. Aside from some important technologies, you can look at all the others."
"Umbrella Corporation's technology and knowledge?"
Hearing Wolf's words, Franky was stunned for a moment, then looked inside with curiosity.
"What kind of technology and knowledge is in there?"
"Want to know?"
Franky: "...?"
"Go in and take a look! You have one hour to look around now. Consider it your first-day benefit."
Wolf opened the door and said with a smile, "After one hour, I'll come back to call you."
"One hour? Thank you very much, Mr. Wolf."
Hearing that he had one hour, Franky's face also showed an expression of excitement and curiosity. He walked straight in, and as soon as he entered, the door was closed.
At this moment, however, Franky didn't mind at all. Instead, he looked inside with curiosity and excitement at the neatly arranged stacks upon stacks of documents. Filled with excitement, he originally planned to pick up the stack closest to him.
But he seemed to sense something and immediately stopped his hand.
After pondering for a moment, he walked deeper inside.
Before long, he reached the inner area. After pausing for a moment, he picked up a stack from above, lowered his head, and began to read.
Then, as if he had seen something, Franky's eyes suddenly widened. The hands that had casually held the documents began to tremble as he gripped them tightly.
Gritting his teeth, filled with disbelief and shock, he spoke each word distinctly.
"Ve! Ga! Punk!"
This shout seemed to pass through the wall, causing Wolf, who heard it, to smile and nod.
After locking the door again, he clasped his hands behind his back and walked away cheerfully.
"As expected... There isn't a single scientist who can resist Vegapunk's research!"
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After the time for the public execution of Marshall D. Teach, the bearer of Rocks' blood, was announced, aside from a brief period of excitement when the news first spread, a few days later, the entire sea once again fell into silence, just like before.
Of course, previously no one knew when the storm would arrive, but this time... Everyone was already well aware: Three months later, a storm that might change the world's entire balance of power would descend.
And in order to face the three-month appointment, the Straw Hat crew also began their respective training.
Perhaps because of their consecutive failures, or maybe because they hoped to personally bring back their important companion, the three, who were brought to Ohara by Ian, trained with exceptional seriousness.
It was said that the three trained day and night, often only stopping to rest when they were completely unable to move.
Even compared to Luffy and Sanji, Franky, who worked at the research institute, went even further.
Not only did he need to assist Umbrella Corporation with research, but he also had to study the technologies left behind by Vegapunk, and in addition, the Straw Hat crew's new ship also needed to be built by him.
It could be said that ever since coming to Ohara, this guy had not stopped for even a moment.
Of course, none of this had anything to do with Ian. After arranging their training methods, he did not interfere any further.
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