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"Slander, pure slander. Although I like red bean soup, I will not sacrifice my personal interests for research. This is disrespectful to my scientific spirit."
"Okay, then let me see your laser technology and mechanical technology. These teams are good at industrial machinery manufacturing. I will try to see if we can mass-produce them in Inazuma."
Quinn looked hesitantly at the industrial machinery experts.
"Are you worried that I might steal your scientific research technology?"
Quinn quickly stated:
"Oh no no no, that's not the case. If Captain Shangguan wants it, I will give it to you with both hands."
"Honestly, Quinn, as a member of the Hundred Beasts, have you ever thought about creating a mechanical Hundred Beasts?"
When it comes to mechanical beasts, Quinn naturally opens his mouth to talk about it. This is a scientific research project he has studied and practiced:
"I thought about it and did research it, but it didn't work. It might be that the mechanical beasts couldn't meet the energy and intelligence requirements, so I had to abandon the hugely expensive project."
"So, how much do you know about Vinsmoke Judge? Are you still in touch with him?"
Quinn immediately said:
"He, my former colleague, could it be that Captain Shangguan is interested in his bloodline factor technology, clone soldier technology, and combat uniforms?"
"That's right. The Beasts are far behind the World Government. While these old fogies are still so backward, I will take everything from Vinsmoke Judge, by any means necessary."
Quinn's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that Captain Shangguan was going to build a new MADS.
"I can contact him, but it's hard to say whether he will join. He's used to being the King of the North Sea. Besides, the other pirate groups and the World Government won't tolerate his joining."
"It doesn't matter. You don't have to join, but the technology and Vinsmoke-Reiju are all that matters."
Chapter 48 Vinsmoke
"Bulu Bulu, Bulu Bulu"
Far away in the North Sea, Vinsmoke Judge's confidential Den Den Mushi rang on his desk. The clone confidant guarding the office immediately changed his expression when he saw this Den Den Mushi with the Beast Symbol, and picked it up to look for its master.
Vinsmoke Judge, who was watching his beloved son in combat uniform fighting against the Sea King outside the snail ship, nodded with satisfaction.
The clone whispered respectfully:
"Master, here is your encrypted private phone number"
"Who's calling?"
"Master, your former colleague, Beast Queen"
Vinsmoke Judge's eyes narrowed suddenly. Hundred Beasts? Quinn?
Today, the Beasts Pirates are known as the number one pirate group in the New World. Under the leadership of the new captain Shangguan Wen, they have defeated Whitebeard, Red Hair, the Navy, and forced Charlotte Linlin to retreat. For a time, they were in the limelight. Shangguan Wen was even known as the strongest man in the world. Quinn called now, could it be that he wanted him to join the Beasts?
For a moment, Vinsmoke Judge hesitated. Although he would like to cling to the thigh of the Emperor-class pirate group, he was worried that after entering the territory of the beasts, he would be swallowed up in one gulp without leaving even a bone. Pirates are not good things.
After returning to the hidden secret room in his room, Vinsmoke Judge tapped his fingers on the table lightly, making a rhythmic sound, as he pondered the pros and cons.
Charlotte Linlin had wanted to marry him for a long time, but he had always used the excuse that his children were still young, neither refusing nor denying it. The World Government was both using him to disrupt the North Sea and wary of him unifying the North Sea, so what good would it be for him to join forces with the Beasts? However, he still decided to accept the offer.
"Take it."
Judge finally spoke, his voice laced with undeniable determination. The clone quickly handed him the Den Den Mushi, and Judge picked it up. Quinn's iconic headshot, followed by a gruff laugh, echoed from the other end.
"Haha, Jiazhi, long time no see! You've been doing really well lately, really impressive."
There was a hint of teasing in Quinn's words, but more of a test.
Jiazhi's expression remained unchanged as he responded calmly:
"Quinn, there's no such thing as a visit without a reason. You're calling me this time, aren't you just trying to catch up?"
Quinn's laughter subsided a little, and he said seriously:
"Of course, Judge. The landscape of the New World is undergoing tremendous changes. The Beasts Pirates, led by Captain Shangguan Wen, are now the number one pirate group in the New World. But we Beasts need more allies to jointly cope with the suppression of the future World Government. The Captain believes that you and your family will be great partners for Beasts."
Jiazhi's heart moved, but he did not express his opinion immediately. Instead, he asked:
"Cooperation? What exactly do you mean? I don't want my family to become a vassal of the Beasts."
Quinn had anticipated this question from Jiazhi. Shangguan Wen had already analyzed his psychology and told him how to respond. Quinn patiently explained:
"Don't worry, Judge. We, the Beasts, respect the independence and strength of every ally. Cooperation can take various forms, such as intelligence sharing, mutual assistance of resources, and even joining forces to fight common enemies at critical moments. Of course, if you wish, we can arrange a marriage. Your eldest daughter, Vinsmoke Reiju, can marry our Captain Shangguan. Of course, marriage is a nice term. To put it bluntly, it's tribute, just like the Heavenly Gold that the member states of the World Government hand over to the World Government."
Judge was silent for a moment. He was naturally furious that his daughter was being treated as a so-called tribute, but as the leader of a clan, he had to weigh the pros and cons. Joining the Beasts would undoubtedly bring him a powerful backer, but it could also mean losing his freedom and independence, becoming a thorn in the side of the other Imperial pirate groups and the World Government.
The World Government might even send the navy to kill him and seize his technology before he reaches the New World.
Judge was unwilling, but he also understood that in this new world where the strong are respected, without enough power, one can only survive in the cracks.
I really think Judge doesn't understand that the World Government created a false naval hero to discredit him in the North Sea.
In addition, the marriage partner is his masterpiece, the eldest daughter. Reiju knows many family secrets. Once she "marries out", the family secrets will be no different from being leaked!
"Quinn, I need time to think about this. Besides, my daughter is a tribute."
This is the answer that Judge finally gave.
Quinn didn't seem surprised. He laughed:
"Haha, whether it's a tribute or not is something you and I know, Judge. I'll wait for your reply. But don't forget, opportunities are fleeting. I hope you can make a wise choice. Also, a reminder, be careful of assassinations by the World Government and other pirate groups. The Beasts are not good people, and they are the same."
"thanks for your reminder"
After hanging up the phone, Judge looked out the window again. There, his daughter and sons were engaged in a fierce battle with the Sea Kings, displaying astonishing strength and courage. A complex emotion welled up in Judge's heart. He was proud of his children's growth, but also confused about his own future.
An idea suddenly popped into my mind: maybe I could discuss it with my eldest daughter.
She ordered her clones to have Reiju kill the Sea Kings and come back to her.
The clone nodded and left immediately. After an hour.
After the exhausted Reiju finished the battle, she heard the clone waiter say that her father was looking for her. She just wiped the blood off her body and rushed over. She knocked on the door and pushed it open. She saw her father Judge looking at a map. It was a map of the New World, the Grand Line and the North Sea.
Reiju said:
"Father, you are looking for me"
Jiazhi nodded and said straight to the point:
"Reiju, my former colleague Quinn just called and said that the new captain of the Hundred Beasts, Shangguan Wen, is planning to marry into the Vinsmoke family and hopes you can marry into their family. What's your opinion?"
When Reiju heard that she was going to get married, she was stunned at first, and then surprised. She and her three unemotional brothers were their father's fighting tools, so how could he easily let them go? He was not afraid of the Vinsmoke family's technology being leaked. Besides, the Beasts was now the number one pirate group in the New World. Wouldn't she be walking into a tiger's mouth if she went there?
"I follow my father's arrangements and have no objections."
Reiju's answer seemed submissive, but a subtle flicker of disgust and doubt flashed in her eyes. Behind this sudden marriage proposal, there must be a more complex conflict of interest.
Upon hearing this, Judge looked up at Reiju, his sharp eyes seeming to see through everything.
"Reiju, do you know what this means? Shangguan Wen, the new captain of the Beasts Pirates, is the number one man in the New World. He was able to control the Beasts Pirates in a short period of time. He is definitely not an ordinary person. This marriage is both an opportunity and a challenge for our family. Your marriage will directly affect the future of the Vinsmoke family."
By marrying into Shangguan Wen's family, the Vinsmoke family was branded with the indelible stigma of the Beast, a mark that could never be erased. A hint of unspoken worry lingered in her words. Reiju lowered her head slightly, a mixture of emotions welling up within her. She understood that as a member of the family, she had shouldered an unshirkable responsibility from birth. Enjoying everything the Vinsmoke family had to offer, naturally meant contributing to it.
"Father, I understand our family's situation and am willing to contribute to its future. However, if possible, I hope to get to know Shangguan Wen, the strongest man in the New World, better before the marriage. After all, this will be my lifelong partner."
"But speaking of companionship, the difference in power between the Vinsmoke family and the Beasts is so huge that if I marry them, I'll just be a maid who comes at their beck and call."
Reiju is not stupid. She has seen too much cannibalistic darkness and understands that a so-called princess who marries into a foreign country without the support of a strong country is no different from a bullied maid.
Shangguan Wen was not after her, Vinsmoke Reiju, but the technology of the Vinsmoke family!
Chapter 49 Devil Fruit
Inawa
Quinn put down the Den Den Mushi, looked at Shangguan Wen and said:
"Captain Shangguan, Judge needs to consider this."
Shangguan Wen didn't care. Vinsmoke's core technology could be obtained at any time, but there was only one poisonous pink beauty Reiju.
"It's okay. Vinsmoke Judge knows what I want, so he would rather send his own daughter Reiju than hand over the core genetic factor technology and combat suit technology."
"I don't know what's going on with Kaido and Jin. It would be better if they could fight. I'm afraid that they won't be able to fight."
Thinking that Boss Kaido and King could go to the Whitebeard Pirates and the Red Hair Pirates to show off, he wished he could grow wings and go with them.
The Moby Dick during the Whitebeard Pirates' time.
Kaido and King stood on their flagship, and the surrounding members of the Whitebeard Pirates looked at Kaido and King with hatred and hostility.
"Oh, Edward, you are not in the same condition as before. I don't know how long you can protect your big son, the giant baby."
Many pirates of the Whitebeard Pirates couldn't help but curse.
"Kaido!"
"How dare you disrespect Daddy!"
Kaido is not Whitebeard, and he will not tolerate these giant babies. When he unleashed his domineering aura, countless people in the Whitebeard Pirates instantly foamed at the mouth and fainted.
"Kaidou, don't even think about hurting my son. Put away your domineering aura."
Whitebeard immediately warned Kaido and forcibly unleashed the domineering aura in his body to fight against him.
Kaido snorted twice, put away his Conqueror's Haki, walked to a place not far from Whitebeard, sat down cross-legged, took out his Infinite Wine Flask, and said to Marco beside him:
"Little Phoenix, bring me a wine bowl. This is the fine wine I brought. Let your Lao Deng have a taste."
Marco, who was able to resist to a certain extent with his own strength, refused without thinking:
"Don't joke, I..."
"Marco, go get a drinking bowl."
"Daddy"
"Humph, Kaido wanted to harm me, but he only used his weapon to kill me, not poison me."
"As expected of a senior from the same pirate group."
Marco took out an empty wine bowl from the back of the boat with dissatisfaction and came to Jin. Jin took the bowl and put it down. After Kaido filled it with wine, Jin handed it to Marco. The latter checked it briefly and handed the wine to Whitebeard.
Whitebeard drank it down in one gulp without hesitation.
“Good wine, good wine”
"Of course it's the good wine my son-in-law sent me. If it weren't for his plan, you would have died in Inazuma long ago."
Kyoshiro on the side said helplessly and furiously:
"That's not some Inazuma, that's Wano Country!"
Jin said disdainfully:
"Oh, the wail of the weak"
"you"
Izo who was standing next to him hurriedly tried to comfort Kyoshiro, saying that this was an emperor-level conversation and they, the small fry, were not allowed to interrupt before their boss spoke, otherwise they would be punished if they broke the rules.
"Whitebeard, where are the remaining devil fruits? You and Red Hair used some rubbish devil fruits to fool the beasts. What kind of crappy fruit are you going to use this time?"
Whitebeard laughed heartily, his voice echoing on the deck of the Moby Dick like thunder, causing ripples in the surrounding sea water.
"Kaido, you've always been straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush. The matter of the devil fruit was the result of a joint discussion between Red Hair and me. Anyway, Shangguan Wen didn't say what kind of devil fruit he wanted."
"So, you use garbage to feed the beasts."
"Joz, take it out."
"Yes, Dad"
Marco and the others all looked reluctant. There were quite a few devil fruits in the Whitebeard Pirates. Except for a few people who wanted to use them, the others were kept or auctioned off in exchange for Bailey. Now they had to give them to Kaido, which was more painful than killing them.
Soon, Joz took out four wooden boxes, each containing a different devil fruit.
Jin stepped forward, took the wooden box, opened it and confirmed what kind of devil fruit it was.
Whitebeard said leisurely:
"Animal Series - Ancient Species - Velociraptor Dragon Fruit"
"Animal Series - Ancient Species - Archaeopteryx"
"Animal System - Dog-Dog Fruit - Spotted Hyena"
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