socalfunplaces Chapter 178
Chapter 178
"If I say no, the outcome will be execution or imprisonment in Impel."
"Is that so?"
"Admiral."
Vinsmoke Judge was very satisfied with the reactions of Dor and Douglas Barrett.
After all, he was a vain and arrogant person.
Especially after being pinned to the ground and beaten by Douglas Barrett, he needed this recognition even more.
"Do you have a reason to say no?"
"As a pirate, you can only do small things. For the rest of your life, you can only transform a few children and build a few combat uniforms."
"Even if it is true that you wish to make Germa a member of the World Government, so what? You have to worry about raising Tianshangjin day and night, and how much money can you use for scientific research in the end."
Rosen spread his palms:
"With me, your talents can be fully utilized."
His voice seemed to be wrapped with a power that could infect people's hearts, resonate with others, and recognize it.
"Admiral, since you know Germa so well and have a clearer understanding of science, you should understand that science costs money."
Vinsmoke Judge looked at the man in front of him, his heart beating violently.
Even though Rosen only said a few words, he unconsciously felt convinced and even wanted to follow him.
This is simply incredible.
"Of course I understand."
"Vegabank's current achievements are inseparable from his own unparalleled scientific research talents, but also inseparable from the huge funds and materials provided by the World Government."
"Without money, even if you are five hundred years ahead of the times, you can only draw a series of flashy designs."
After awakening the wisdom of his previous life, Rosen knew better than anyone in the Grand Line that technology is a money-burning job.
Take Vegabank's inventions as an example. Behind each achievement, there is an astronomical amount of Berry.
Take the Pacifist for example. In addition to the funds needed to burn during the research and development process, the cost of manufacturing a Pacifist after the technology matures is equivalent to the berries spent on manufacturing a warship.
A higher level, involving artificial devil fruits, clones, bloodline factor modification, etc., the Seraph is even more difficult to measure.
With the funding from the World Government, Vegabank only built seven Seraphs based on the Seven Warlords of the Sea, instead of mass-producing hundreds or thousands like the first generation of Pacifists.
"Since you also know that scientific research costs money, please forgive me for being frank."
"Admiral, do you have money?"
"If I remember correctly, you do have the military power to command all branches in the North Sea, but what about the funds? The money allocated to you by the Navy Headquarters is probably only enough to maintain the daily operation of many branches!"
When Vinsmoke Judge heard the name Vegabank, his face immediately became complicated, but thinking of the current situation, he still suppressed the emotions brought by the name Vegabank.
Pah
Rosen heard this and did not answer. He just picked up a remote control on the table and gently pressed one of the buttons on it.
Whoosh
The projection Den Den Mushi not far away immediately opened one eye and projected a video screen on the screen.
In the screen, there was a closed room.
As the camera zoomed in, everyone saw a mountain of Berry.
"Rosen, how much did he embezzle?"
"No."
"He has only been in office for a short time. Even if he is making money every minute, he can't make so much."
Vinsmoke Judge was breathing fast.
He had only seen such a large amount of Berry once, and that was when he paid the Sky Gold to the World Government before.
But what about now?
Rosen actually has a huge amount of funds that are enough to help a country pay the Sky Gold once.
This is simply unbelievable.
"Is this, Sky Gold?"
Vinsmoke Judge suddenly thought of a possibility, and then stared at Rosen in disbelief.
This man is a marine!
He actually planned to embezzle the Celestial Dragons' Heavenly Gold?
Isn't he afraid of being dismissed from his post by the Marine Headquarters and being wanted by the World Government?
"Is it enough?"
Rosen seemed not to see Vinsmoke Judge's stunned expression, and said to himself:
"If it's not enough, I can give you another sum of money like this."
His words made Vinsmoke Judge's face change suddenly.
"You."
"The one who stole my Germa Heavenly Gold."
"Is it you?"
After all, he is a man who can be a king, and he is also a scientist. Of course, Vinsmoke Judge can't be stupid.Egg.
Rosen had already given such an obvious hint, how could he not understand that the most unlikely person he had denied before was exactly the one who robbed the Sky Gold.
"If I say yes, what are you going to do?"
Unexpectedly for Vinsmoke Judge, Rosen acted extremely calm, even showing a playful smile.
"Aren't you afraid that I will expose this matter?"
"The one from Doflamingo, and this one from me."
"Sky Gold, you took away two of them, neither the Navy Headquarters nor the World Government will let you go."
Vinsmoke Judge was a little furious.
"Who will believe you?"
"Go and talk to Mr. Sengoku and see if the Admiral believes you or me?"
"Pirates."
Rosen leaned back in his chair and threw a Den Den Mushi in front of Vinsmoke Judge:
"This Den Den Mushi can directly call the Admiral's office."
"Go ahead!"
After that.
He indicated that Vinsmoke Judge could make this call at any time.
"Pirates."
"Hahahaha."
"If it weren't for you, I would be the king of a member of the World Government now."
Vinsmoke Judge held the Den Den Mushi in his hand and suddenly laughed, his voice full of unwillingness and frustration.
"I should say."
"A member of the government that was burned to ashes."
"The body of the king of a member of the government."
Rosen shook his head.
"What do you mean?"
Vinsmoke Judge stared at Rosen.
"Taking away your Sky Gold is just the easiest and gentlest method I can think of."
"It doesn't mean that this is the only way I can do it."
"What do you think?"
A golden Den Den Mushi appeared in Rosen's hand, and he played with it gently.
Senior Brother Borsalino was right.
When the navy goes out, they must learn to protect themselves.
There are always some pirates who want to wash themselves clean and ride on their heads.
Sure enough.
This golden Den Den Mushi must be taken out and wiped and played with from time to time.
"Golden Den Den Mushi."
"Demon Slayer Order!"
The moment Vinsmoke Judge saw the golden Den Den Mushi, his pupils suddenly shrank.
Despair.
Despair like a mountain torrent and tsunami surged.
Powerlessness.
The overwhelming powerlessness enveloped his body and mind.
At this moment, he realized what it meant to be ridden by a flying dragon and what it meant to strike at a dimensionality reduction.
A man standing at the top of the world, with unrivaled power, and holding the power of the sea and the Demon Slayer Order.
He is more cunning than the North Sea, more cruel than pirates, and more ruthless than the World Government.
In Vinsmoke Judge's opinion, who wouldn't despair? Who wouldn't feel powerless in the face of such a man?