There were also some members of the White Knight Pirate who were surrounded by panicked children in the camp, telling the stories they made up about the Marines defeating the evil pirates.
Although these stories were full of loopholes, illogical, and even the preface did not make sense.
But these children listened very seriously; their eyes sparkled, and some children pulled the pirate's clothes and fell into a deep sleep.
And in such a turbulent environment, being able to sleep peacefully is already an extremely happy thing.
Aokiji knew what this meant.
The slight concern he had because of his identity as an admiral also disappeared at this moment.
These people should not die.
Whether these civilians or the pirates under Gawain.
Suddenly, a cry of surprise came from behind Aokiji.
"Admiral Aokiji?!"
Aokiji paused, turned around, and saw a person looking at him in shock: "T Bone? I remember you already... So you were saved by that guy?!"
T Bone nodded, with a relieved look on his face: "I was a little worried at first. The way these marines act isn't quite like trained marines; they have more of a pirate vibe."
"Your presence here means that Vice-Admiral Lancelot and others are your subordinates?"
Aokiji held his breath, but did not answer T Bone's question, because he couldn't say it, whether it was a negative or a positive.
After a few seconds, Aokiji said meaningfully: "So, do you think they were marines or pirates?"
"Of course, marines!"
T Bone said without hesitation: "Although their style of doing things has this or that problem, and they have no discipline, but if I may be frank, they are the most upright and kindest marines I have ever seen..."
"No, they are the marines closest to civilians."
"If I hadn't given up my knighthood, I would even like to recommend them to become knights of the kingdom. They are qualified."
"Even you think so highly of them?"
Aokiji had a smile on his face.
T Bone was originally Akainu's aide, so Aokiji had crossed paths with him before.
There were even many times when Akainu and Aokiji had conflicts, and they all ended with Akainu being held by T Bone.
This man has a special meaning to Akainu. It is not an exaggeration to call him a close friend or brother.
"I'm curious about what Akainu's expression would be like when he knew what you thought of these pirates... Marines."
"It's really exciting."
T Bone was a little confused for a moment, but out of the instinct of a marine, he chose to follow Aokiji and temporarily took over the job of deputy.
… … ...
In the mayor's building, in a basement, Franky and other top shipwrights sat together, staring at the blueprint on the table with ink not yet dried.
"Finally done!"
"Based on the sci-fi warship provided by Franky and the final warship we designed without constraints and physical rules, it is the so-called..."
"Pluton!"
"If this thing actually gets built, even the real Pluton might not be able to catch up!"
Paulie couldn't help but exclaim.
He was extremely tired after working for a day and a night, but his eyes were as bright as lights at this moment: "If, I mean if, with our ability, is it possible to build this monster?!"
"This kind of thing..."
The bearded Tilestone opened his eyes wide; his skin was dark, but his face turned red because of excitement: "Can we really build it?!"
"How do we know if we don't try?"
"Besides, if we can really build this ship, our names should be left in history, right?!"
Everyone talked one after another, and the room instantly became heated.
After just a few seconds, they began to argue about what kind of materials should be used for the hull and how the power system should be designed…
At this moment, Franky seemed particularly calm.
He originally had a ship in his mind that was enough to be the greatest masterpiece of his life, and he had even thought of the specific design, and he just needed a chance to build it.
But looking at the blueprint in his hand, Franky knew that his original design might have to be redone.
As the shipwright second only to Iceburg in the Water 7, no, after Iceburg gradually gave up his work as a shipwright and turned his attention to the management of the Water 7, Franky became the best shipwright in the Water 7.
But even when he saw the Pluton blueprint, he was indescribably awed.
It was the culmination of an era's worth of technology, a monster born from the collective effort of countless top shipwrights, and it was not something that could be matched by one person.
What's more, what appeared in Franky's hands at this moment was a more magical monster after they adjusted and modified the framework of the Pluton blueprint.
Reason told him that this ship had surpassed his cognition, even all the warships in his imagination, and was a pure monster that only existed in fantasy.
With the existing technology, it was impossible to achieve.
But which shipwright's original dream was not to build an unprecedented warship?
And at this moment, this possibility was in front of him!
Make this blueprint a reality…
Such a thought appeared in Franky's mind, and it was like a demon that could not be shaken off.
"If we don't try, we will never be satisfied in this life!"
Franky raised his hand to adjust the sunglasses on his head, and his light blue crew cut was raised high at this moment: "Challenging the legend is also a man's romance!
"Super!"
"Hahahaha!"
Paulie laughed and couldn't help pointing at Franky: "I knew you would never sit still!"
"Humph!"
The two exchanged glances, which seemed to mean that everything was self-evident.
However, Lucci, who had been sitting quietly at the side, poured cold water on the extremely excited people at this time: "This thing is to be given to the various pirates and underworld forces. Only in this way can the crisis of Water 7 be resolved."
"The primary task before us now is still to get Water 7 out of its current predicament."
Franky waved his hand, not caring about it: "You are right."
"But this blueprint is also impossible to realize. Many of the internal parameters have been modified by us."
"What we have to do is definitely not to manufacture it according to the blueprint but to build a real legendary warship based on it!"
"This is the dream of every shipwright!"
"Besides..."
"I have already chosen the owner of this ship, someone you will not refuse."
"Don't make decisions for us without authorization!"
Bang!
Paulie kicked the desk with an unhappy face, and everyone around him looked at Franky angrily.
Such a legendary warship that gathers the sweat of the top shipwrights in this era; if it can really be realized, its value cannot be measured by money at all.
This is enough to be recorded in history and become a legend! How could they easily give such a ship for free?!
"That's right, the owner of this ship must be another legend!"
Tilestone glanced at Franky: "The person you chose, it can't be someone..."
Franky's mouth curled up a playful smile: "That person is Gaw... No, Vice-Admiral Lancelot!"
Tilestone's expression froze: "..."
"I admit that I spoke a little loudly just now."
Paulie, on the side, silently put down his legs, sat up straight, and pretended that nothing had happened.
But looking at the smug smile on Franky's face, he just felt angry.
"You guys calculated this from the beginning!"
"But it's true."
"Only that man is worthy of this ship!"