"Uncle Tom!"
"Hahaha, Shirley, you are beautiful again!"
Hearing Shirley's voice, Tom immediately put down the hammer in his hand and looked back with a smile.
only……
When he saw a group of vicious people following behind Shirley, his smile immediately faded a bit.
Especially the big muscle tyrant at the head.
He has not forgotten at all how powerful this human being was when he was judging him.
Fortunately, there was no conflict between him and Lukar.
"Master, who are they?"
There were two young men beside Tom. The one who spoke was a blue-haired boy who looked calm after all.
But the other one... took out a wrench from his underwear and stood next to Tom with a vigilant expression.
"Director of Impel Down City, Lukar! Don't be so vigilant, your sister Shirley is working on Lukar's ship."
Tom hurriedly comforted his two disciples to prevent them from doing stupid things.
Well, especially the *** boy wearing only underwear!
Not to mention anything else, just because of Lukar's vicious reputation, even if they wanted to resist, combined together they wouldn't be enough to punch him.
"Uncle Tom, I brought you delicious food. Espagu, Fram, I've also prepared the two of you! Oh, yes, there is also Henggang. Why is Henggang missing?"
Shirley happily handed over the lunch box in her hand.
"Thank you Shirley. You don't have to work so hard to bring things next time. Henggang is busy now." Tom took it with a smile and distributed most of the food to his two apprentices.
"It's okay, it's okay, I'm a chef anyway! Come on, try it!" Shirley said enthusiastically.
"Thank you, Sister Shirley. The food you cook is very delicious. Sister Shirley is the most powerful cook!" Ai Sibagu, who was relatively calm, thanked her politely.
"Super! Super! Delicious! Sister Shirley's Coke Chicken Wings are so delicious!"
The Frame on the other side seemed so excited that he jumped excitedly on the spot, even so exaggerated that he shed tears of emotion.
Lukar just nodded slightly towards Tom and did not disturb their reunion.
Instead, I walked to the seaside and looked at the railway tracks laid in the seawater and the rough and familiar steel front of the car. I couldn't help but feel a trance.
At this moment, he seemed to have returned to his previous life, thinking of the scene when he returned to his hometown on the Green Skin after being discharged from the army.
Dang, Dang, Dang!
The sound of hammering came from the sea, bringing Lukar back to reality.
It was a big toad, soaking in sea water and hammering screws.
Fortunately, there is no so-called animal welfare in this world, otherwise we would have to file a lawsuit.
Lukar looked away. It was just a toad. Compared with those weird Neptunes in this world, it was quite normal.
What kind of orangutan and Neptune type, what kind of sheep-headed and dog-faced ones, those are outrageous, even more Crusu than Crusu.
What he is even more curious about is how these rails stay afloat on the sea and can ensure the progress of the sea train. This is a bit unscientific!
But Lucar is not a studious person. Anyway, even more unscientific things like this Devil Fruit exist, and there is no need to pursue any scientific logic. He only needs to think about whether this thing can run.
Behind him, the group of young people also looked at the sea train with great curiosity. They had never seen this thing before.
Lucal turned around and walked towards Tom.
"Tom, can this sea train run? If I remember correctly, your sentence seems to be coming soon."
Ten years have passed, so logically the task should be completed.
Tom patted his two disciples, walked up to Lukar and said: "Sorry, Director Lukar, I didn't estimate the time well. In addition, due to the request of the judge on Judicial Island, another track has been added here and requires additional laying. The railway track is expected to take another 3-4 years to be completely completed.”
"Oh, can this track here be runnable?" Lukar asked.
"It's possible, but the stability may not be perfect enough..." Tom hesitated.
He knew the big shot wanted to feel it.
He has experienced this situation many times over the years. After all, everyone can't restrain their curiosity when seeing this novelty. However, after several early failures and overturns, few people applied for testing again.
"It's okay, you can take a ride with me and give it a try."
"!"
Tom frowned fiercely, feeling that something was wrong.
"Director Lukar, is it just you and me?"
"Well, you have a problem? If you don't worry, you can bring your disciple with you."
"No...no problem."
Feeling Lucar's gaze, Tom could only agree.
"Robin, Shirley, you go back first. Mr. Tom and I are going to take the sea train test. I will go back to the Boulder directly after I finish my work. Barrett, come with me."
Lukar ordered with a smile, his face full of expectation, and he seemed to be very interested in this sea train.
Soon, after Tom and Shirley said goodbye, he and his two apprentices packed up their tools and walked to the beach.
"Henggang, please pause for a moment. We are about to start the train!"
"Quack!"
The big toad heard Tom's voice, jumped up from the sea nimbly, and jumped into the simple locomotive.
"Director Lukar, shall we swim over?" Tom asked.
Because the railway track has not yet been completed, the locomotive is still at sea and has not docked. Tom and the others rely on this locomotive to get back and forth every time they come.
"No need." Lukar shook his head and walked directly to the sea.
The next second.
A circular tray appeared under his feet, steadily lifting Luckar into the air.
"You guys come up too."
Lukar said casually.
soon.
This disc carries everyone to the front of the train.
"A devil fruit user? He is really capable in all aspects. He is truly a famous figure!" Tom felt the solidity under his feet without any sway, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
A few minutes later.
Phew! Phew!
A burst of black smoke emerged from the top of the train, and the train began to move slowly.
Lukar stood by the window, waved to the few people who were still watching on the shore, and sat back down again.
The speed of the front of the locomotive was relatively slow at first, and then became faster and faster. After reaching a stable speed, it disappeared from the sea of Judiciary Island in the blink of an eye.
Everyone on the shore walked back.
What exactly are you going to do?
Robin lowered his head slightly and quietly glanced at Shirley, who still looked happy, with a trace of worry in his eyes.
There was something wrong with Lukar's performance just now, as if he was trying to cover up something, and it was definitely not a normal behavior.
Robin was very sure of this.
She has been with Lukar all year round and has seen the cooperation between Lukar and Caesar too many times. But just now... it was obvious that she had other purposes and deliberately drove away their people.
"I hope you won't make Sister Shirley sad!"
…
Bang Chi, Bang Chi...
The train moved forward quickly and steadily. Except for the large shaking fluctuations, it met the basic transportation needs.
inside the carriage.
"Tom, was this sea train completed by the three of you, the master and the apprentice, plus the toad?" Lukar suddenly asked.
"Yes."
"Haha, it's really amazing that just the four of you can complete such a legendary plan!" Lukar praised with a smile.
After being praised by the big shots, Flam and Espagu couldn't help but show a hint of pride on their faces. After all, they still had the mentality of teenagers.
But Tom's eyes flashed with uneasiness.
For a character like Lucal, he doesn't think it's simply a matter of experiencing the unfinished sea train.
"Mr. Tom, if we add more manpower, will it speed up the construction?"
"Of course!" Tom said truthfully.
"Well, that's good..." Lukar nodded with satisfaction, and then suddenly asked: "By the way, do you have the drawings of Pluto?"
"What!!"
This suddenly changed
The changed topic, especially the content of the topic, made Tom's pupils dilate instantly and he couldn't help but exclaim!
"As expected, it's at your place, on your body? Oh, no, is it in the Water City? Is it over there where you live? As expected, it's there..."
But Lukar didn't end his words. He didn't even care whether Tom answered or not, and just started asking and answering himself.
But the more Lukar spoke, the more ugly Tom's face became, so gloomy that he almost shed tears.
"Teacher, what is this guy talking about? What kind of drawing of Pluto?"
"Damn bastard, what on earth do you want to do!"
Espagu and Flam immediately noticed something was wrong in the atmosphere, and stood up immediately when they saw their master's expression.
"Be quiet."
Lukar smiled and just waved his hand. The powerful earth domain firmly suppressed the two bodies, forcing them to sit back down.
"Director Lukar, I have heard about your deeds. Why would a man as famous as you be interested in this weapon?" Tom said with a gloomy face, trying to control his emotions.
He has dealt with Roger and knows how perverted the domineering power of a top powerhouse is. Even if he doesn't say anything, the other party can find the answer he wants by probing his own psychological changes.
"Haha, I'm not interested in the Pluto blueprint. On the contrary, I'm more interested in your shipbuilding technology, but... the World Government is really interested in this blueprint."
"What's the meaning?"
"It means that the information that you have the blueprint of Pluto has been exposed. It seems that the CP5 department has confirmed this information, but Caesar just learned the news from CP5, so I also know." Lukar shrugged shrugged.
Anyway, he didn't know how Nishizawa managed to insert his own hands into a group of brainwashed CP agents.
It's outrageous to say that Nishizawa's tentacles seem to be digging deeper and deeper into the CP department. He has informants in several departments. He has gained a lot of hidden information from CP over the years.
What's more interesting is that Lukar also learned from Caesar that in recent years, many people have been attacking Caesar's intelligence personnel outside. Then Caesar refused to do anything and simply removed half of the personnel and let Caesar The other party thought that their attack was successful, but in fact these people all joined the various departments of CP. The key is that it was successful!
"Nishizawa? Lieutenant General Red Devil, one of Jushi's right-hand men?"
"Yes, you have actually heard of it. Caesar has not shown much appearance in these years." Lukar said in surprise.
"I have contacted some shipwrights from the West Sea, but... Director Lukar, what do you mean?"
Tom was a little confused, he couldn't figure out what the other party was going to do.
"It's very simple, that is, since the world government already knows the news, there are only two results for you, either die! Or hand over the drawings!"
"As long as the blueprints are still on your side, the World Government will never let you go!"
"And because of your sea train plan, I admire your shipbuilding skills very much. I don't want you to die, nor do I want the world government to get this so-called ancient weapon manufacturing blueprint."
Lukar's expression was extremely serious, and he told Tom seriously what he thought.
"So...as long as you don't have blueprints and turn the world government's attention to me, there won't be these problems."
After listening to Lukar's suggestion, Tom finally shook his head: "Sorry, Director Lukar, thank you very much for your kindness, but I will not hand over the Pluto blueprint to you, neither you nor the World Government. It will make the Pluto drawings leak out!"
Lukar looked at the stubborn Tom, his face was particularly calm.
He had already thought of this situation.
After all, how could Tom, who is known as the world's best shipbuilder, not have a little bit of persistence, otherwise he wouldn't have taken such a big risk to build Roger a legendary pirate ship that could sail around the world for a week.
only....
When did he need other people’s approval to do things?
If he doesn't want to give it, can't he just take it away?
Several hours passed.
train by train
Gradually arrived at the water capital.
Tom had an ominous premonition in his heart.
After the talks collapsed, Lukar stopped mentioning the matter. Instead, he loosened his control over his two apprentices and began to inquire about the manufacturing details of the sea train.
For example, whether it can be built in a windless zone, how many more railways can be expanded, what level of shipwrights are needed, how much speed can be increased by adding more people, etc.
The more he asked, the more panicked Tom became.
Based on his feelings, Lukar should never give up.
Gradually.
The speed of the train stopped.
Lucal took the lead and jumped onto the water city, and took Barrett to take the initiative to walk in the direction that Tom was very familiar with.
That's the direction of Tom's house.
"Director Lukar, what on earth are you going to do?" Tom asked loudly.
Espagu and Flam looked at each other and immediately ran forward to stop Lukar.
Lucal stopped and did not answer Tom's question directly. Instead, he asked calmly: "Tom, do you plan to build Pluto, an ancient weapon?"
Tom's heart suddenly trembled and he refused sternly: "Impossible! Even if you kill me, I will not build this weapon for you!"
At this moment, he was ready to fight to the death.
But…
Lukar smiled: "Since you don't want to build it, why are you still keeping the blueprints? If you don't want to build it, where are your disciples? Where are your disciples' disciples? There will always be someone who is tempted. Besides, the World Government will not give up, as long as If the drawings still exist, they will be exposed one day."
"Instead of showing up this weapon that is said to be able to easily destroy an island, it would be better..."
At this time, Lukar paused and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, as if he had encountered something interesting.
"found it!"
"What!" Tom frowned.
At this time, in front of them was the direction of Tom's house.
A figure who looked like an ancient soldier appeared, holding a box in his hand.
When he got closer, he saw that it was not a living person, but a soldier made of rock.
Seeing the box in the soldier's arms, Tom's eyes suddenly widened and he shouted in disbelief.
"How...how is it possible!!!"
"How on earth did you find it!"
"Of course it's the Haki of knowledge. The strongest point of my Haki of knowledge is large-scale exploration." Lukar shrugged, raised one hand and pressed down.
"Earth Realm!"
The sudden pressure firmly suppressed the three people who wanted to take action, including Tom, who was unable to resist Lukar's gravity suppression.
"Don't try to resist. I won't kill people randomly, but I won't stand and get beaten either."
Afterwards, the rock soldier handed the box in Lukar's hand and immediately turned into a line of dust and dissipated.
"Hailou Stone Mezzanine? No wonder my cognition color scanned something that cannot be examined in detail. The protection method is not bad, but it has no great effect on my large-scale search type cognition color."
"Huh!" Tom groaned, his eyes full of unwillingness.
at the same time.
The movement here also attracted many people in the Water City to watch.
"Isn't that Mr. Tom? What happened?"
"Wait, don't go over there yet. I seem to have seen that tall man somewhere before."
"Hmph, that bastard fish-man is currently being punished, and there are still crimes committed against him! Maybe he is being punished now! Let's not go there and disturb him."
The physical appearance of Lucar and Barrett alone brought great intimidation. People in the Water City only dared to watch from a distance and did not dare to step forward to help Tom.
In contrast, Tom's two apprentices desperately resisted Lukar's gravity, even biting blood, but there was no sign of breaking free.
This gravity seems to be controllable. The greater the force they use, the stronger the force of gravity.
"It seems that Mr. Tom's popularity in the Water City is not very good..." Lukar sighed.
Human nature is so complicated!
Later, a
A thin layer of earth armor covered Lukar's hands, and then he opened the box and took out a stack of slightly yellowed paper.
It was engraved with characters and patterns that Lucal couldn't understand at all. Only the pattern that looked like a ship made him realize that it was a shipbuilding blueprint.
"Is this the blueprint of Pluto?" Lukar shouted loudly, for fear that others would not hear it.
"Hmph! This kind of evil weapon blueprint should not appear in the human world. It should stay in hell and open it for me!!!"
Lukar suddenly yelled.
Boom!
The Water City Island trembled slightly.
In front of Lukar, the ground suddenly cracked, in the shocked expressions of Tom, the two apprentices, and the people eating melons in the Water City.
A bottomless crack appeared in front of them. There was only darkness in the crack that could even be swallowed by light. It seemed that this depth could really reach straight to hell.
And Lukar stretched out his hand, and the Pluto blueprint and the special box were all thrown into the big crack.
Then he clasped his hands together and shouted loudly.
"The world is always pursuing this kind of illusory external force. It's ridiculous! There are even various disputes over this so-called ancient weapon. In this case, then I, Lucal! I will sink this source of trouble into hell today, and I want to let it go. If Pluto appears in the world, then go to hell to find it!”
"Give it to me!!!"
Driven by the power of the fruits of the earth, the huge crack in the endless abyss on the ground slowly closed until no trace of the crack could be seen, as if the crack had never appeared before.
Then the earth domain on the three Toms was also lifted.
But the three masters and apprentices, Tom and his disciples, have not yet recovered. They are still staring at the ground with dumbfounded eyes, wondering if they were hallucinating just now!
Is this... really something human beings can do?
Tom even felt that even if Pluto was created, he would not be able to defeat Luca alone.
"Okay, Tom, from today on, there will be no blueprints of Pluto. If the World Government wants to start looking for it, just tell the truth about what happened today. I will bear all the consequences!"
"As for what happened today... I'm sorry. It was my fault for breaking into the house without permission and stealing other people's belongings. I can accept any punishment you want." Lucar apologized to Tom sincerely.
"No...it's okay. I didn't expect Director Lucal to do this." The expression on Tom's face was particularly complicated.
Just a few minutes ago, he was still full of anger and hatred.
But now...
Especially when he saw so many witnesses around him, Tom quickly figured out the meaning behind it.
He couldn't help but bow to Lukar.
"He is indeed a well-known and righteous man. Director Lukar, I owe you a huge favor."
"No, wrong is wrong. This is Caesar's phone bug. How many people do you need to speed up your sea train plan? Just contact Caesar directly. You can also help in other aspects. I only ask for one thing. Don't Build a ship for those evil pirates!"
"As for the Pluto blueprint, I can't compensate you anyway. This thing is completely ruined."
"Okay, I still have something to do on the Boulder, so let's leave like this for now, Barrett!"
After Luca threw a phone bug to Tom, he immediately left with Barrett on the moonwalk.
Only Tom, who looked complicated, and the two disciples, who looked confused and had not yet reacted, were left.
…
in the air.
Two people stepping on the moon steps.
Barrett, who had been silent until now, suddenly asked: "Captain, is this drawing really destroyed? I seem to see..."
"Hahaha, as long as I don't take it out, it will be really destroyed. It is tens of thousands of meters underground and there is no way anyone can get it out of my surprise." Lukar said with a confident smile.
He just threw the drawings and his little gift into the box, and then placed it in the magma layer tens of thousands of meters underground.
Even those with special Devil Fruit abilities cannot take it out.
Compared with the possibility of taking out this box, it is better to start with Tom. After all, Tom has seen the picture of Pluto.
Paper.
If he had the special ability to view memories, it would really be possible to retrieve the memory of Pluto's drawings from Tom's mind.
The possibility of this implementation is much higher than the possibility of taking out the box that Lukar threw!
