"No, the structure of these firearms has been altered, increasing their power. Also, the material used for the barrels is something I've never seen before."
"I've tried replacing it with many materials, but the result is that the barrel explodes after firing a few shots. It's precisely because we lack that material that we can't replicate those firearms at all."
Scientific Defense Warrior God Saturn Saint shook his head. He is responsible for all the World Government's scientific research and is a scientist himself, but he has no solution for the lack of this raw material.
"Since that's the case, we can only contact the underground world and have them help us purchase firearms from the Limitless Pirates. However, this will be very costly."
"Also, haven't we dispatched the CP Organization to infiltrate the Pirate Crew and investigate the firearms and Sea Stone? Is there any progress?"
Saint Warcury said.
"There's no progress. The Limitless Pirates are like a swamp. Many CPs have been sent in, but ninety percent have disappeared. The remaining ones haven't been able to find any useful information."
Saint Mars replied.
"Since there's no progress, let's discuss it after the World Conference. For now, have our subordinates safely escort the Allied Nations' Kings to Mary Geoise."
Scientific Defense Warrior God Saturn Saint said.
Outside the Heptarchy, a famous great sword road nation in the West Blue, five massive ships arrived. They docked not at a port, but at a secluded stretch of coastline.
Elizabeth Eleanor, the Queen of Heptarchy, brought Elizabeth Roosevelt, the only Grand Swordmaster in Heptarchy, to greet them.
Soon, over thirty figures flew from the air and landed in front of Queen Eleanor.
"It seems you still remember me."
Lord Nox looked at Queen Eleanor before him with a half-smile.
When he followed the Rocks Pirates to invade the West Blue, the Heptarchy was among Lord Nox's targets for plunder. However, in the end, Lord Nox chose to make the Heptarchy surrender.
After Rocks' death, Lord Nox had no time to manage the Heptarchy until the Law Net's intelligence network covered the West Blue. Only then did he have time to visit the Heptarchy, wanting to see if this country had betrayed him.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived, when his Kenbunshoku Haki perceived Queen Eleanor of the Heptarchy, he found that neither Eleanor nor the Grand Swordmaster Roosevelt beside her held any ill will towards him.
"Lord Nox, I clearly remember that Heptarchy secretly surrendered to you seven years ago. How could we possibly betray you?"
"The treasure you said was stored in Heptarchy, I haven't touched it at all. I've been waiting for you to come and retrieve it."
Queen Eleanor said respectfully. She knew how powerful the current Limitless Pirates and Lord Nox were, so she never considered betrayal.
She could even rely on the Limitless Pirates' strength and resources to make Heptarchy even stronger.
"Very good, it's good that you remember. After a while, merchant ships from the Limitless Pirates will come to the West Blue. At that time, you can seek cooperation with them, which can make your Heptarchy prosperous."
Lord Nox nodded with satisfaction. It seemed this Queen was not a waste of the position; she was very sensible. Otherwise, he might have had to be ruthless.
"Thank you, Lord Nox, for your kindness!"
Queen Eleanor's eyes lit up.
Now, countless people throughout the World want to cooperate with the Limitless Pirates and the great Pirate Crew of the New World.
Even if they have ships that can cross the Calm Belt, they lack Haoshoku Haki to deter the Sea Kings of the Calm Belt and cannot cross the Calm Belt by that method at all.
Trading through the Red Line is too costly, and the journey is too risky due to the threat of Pirate Crew, making it not worth the effort.
If the Limitless Pirates were to transport goods to the West Blue for sale, the countries of the Four Seas would undoubtedly compete to cooperate with the Limitless Pirates.
"Roosevelt, your sword is sharper than before."
Lord Nox turned to look at Roosevelt, the Grand Swordmaster he had once fought. Previously, in Lord Nox's eyes, his sword was dull, but now, it was as if it had been sharpened.
"Thank you for Lord Nox's guidance before. If not for that, my sword road would probably have reached its limit!"
Roosevelt said gratefully.
After listening to Lord Nox's words, he left the West Blue and traveled to the East Blue, North Blue, South Sea, Grand Line, and even the New World, among many other seas.
He engaged in one great battle after another, reigniting his aging heart and furthering his sword road.
"Since that's the case, I'll guide you one more time, but I won't do it myself. Ashura Doji, you go!"
Lord Nox looked at Ashura Doji, who was standing behind him and eager to fight.
Although Ashura Doji is currently a Sword Master, his true strength is greater than that of the genuine Grand Swordmaster Roosevelt.
Ashura Doji has not truly fought against a Grand Swordmaster because none of the Great Swordsmen in the New World are people he can afford to provoke.
So, upon seeing Roosevelt, a not-so-powerful Grand Swordmaster, he was eager to have a match with him.
If Lord Nox hadn't been there, Ashura Doji would have drawn his sword the moment he saw Roosevelt.
"I am Ashura Doji, please enlighten me!"
Upon hearing Lord Nox's words, Ashura Doji immediately stepped forward and drew the di mie sword from his waist, which had been fused and strengthened by Yumaz.
Originally, Lord Nox wanted to give Ashura Doji one of the three Supreme Grade Swords he held, so that he could replace the di mie sword.
But Ashura Doji refused because when Lord Nox gave the di mie sword to Ashura Doji, he had already begun to temper the di mie sword with his own Haki. He didn't want to give up halfway, so he refused Lord Nox's proposal.
"I am Roosevelt, please enlighten me!"
Upon seeing Ashura Doji, Roosevelt also recognized Ashura Doji's identity: the strongest Executive Officer below the Limitless Pirates' captain, the Crocodile Sword Master!
Although the opponent was a Sword Master, Roosevelt did not underestimate him in the slightest. The strength of a Swordsman is not just measured by the realm of the sword road; his battles over the years had made him clearly understand this principle.
Then the two of them moved away from here, found a secluded place, and began their great battle.
Lord Nox was not interested in this, but the Sword Masters in the Limitless Pirates, such as Kano and Karoo, were very interested and followed to watch the battle.
They are all Sword Masters in the Limitless Pirates. The establishment of the Limitless Sword School has added many Swordsmen to the Limitless Pirates.
Most of these Swordsmen have been organized into a division by Lord Nox, named the Swordsman Division. There are now over three thousand Swordsmen, including twenty Sword Masters, all of whom have been brought out by Lord Nox.
"I'll have someone apply makeup for you, and then you can take us around Heptarchy."
Lord Nox left with Queen Eleanor and entered Heptarchy to look around. He said he was looking around, but he was actually understanding the situation in Heptarchy and looking for any spies or hidden dangers.
Since Heptarchy had surrendered to him, this kingdom was naturally his. After developing it, it would be considered a foothold in the West Blue.
"Yes, Lord Nox."
Queen Eleanor didn't say anything about this.
She knew very well that if Lord Nox wanted to destroy Heptarchy, it would be easy. The World Government had been defeated by the Pirate Crew and could not be relied upon to help them at all.
Moreover, the World Government was not much better off than the Limitless Pirates. Instead of trying to please the World Government, it was better to cooperate well with Lord Nox and make Heptarchy strong.
"By the way, isn't the World Conference about to begin?"
Lord Nox and Eleanor walked on the streets of Heptarchy. People came and went, but no one could discover their identities.
"Yes, it's about to start. Does Lord Nox have something he wants me to bring up at the World Conference?"
Queen Eleanor guessed.
"Yes, the World Government is arbitrarily printing Berries, causing the Berries throughout the World to depreciate rapidly. If you bring it up at the World Conference, can you limit the World Government's excessive printing of Berries?"
Lord Nox said.
The World Government has had a run of bad luck in recent years, suffering heavy losses and economic deficits. To alleviate this pressure, they have been frantically printing Berries.
By now, the Berries worldwide have depreciated by at least thirty percent. If this is not stopped, the Berries may depreciate even more than in the original story.
After all, the current World Government is much worse off and has failed more than the World Government in the original story, all because of Lord Nox.
Therefore, in recent years, Lord Nox has been frantically spending Berries to purchase many materials and various gold, silver, and jewelry, storing them as hard currency.
When trading with other forces, he also resisted using Berries for transactions, instead exchanging goods for goods and paying with other treasures, all to reduce his own losses.
If the World Government's printing of Berries can be limited and the rate of depreciation of Berries can be slowed down, it would be a good thing for the entire World.
"If we get the agreement of most of the Allied Nations, we can limit the World Government's printing of Berries, but this will increase the share of celestial tribute."
Queen Eleanor replied.
The World Government is not so easy to yield. To limit their printing of Berries, something corresponding must be paid, and that is celestial tribute.
As long as they have enough celestial tribute, they will not need to alleviate their economic pressure by printing Berries.
"Do you have confidence in the current situation?"
Lord Nox asked.
"Not much confidence. The prestige of Heptarchy is not as good as before."
Queen Eleanor said truthfully.
Since being plundered by Lord Nox last time, the prestige of Heptarchy has declined significantly, and its influence in the West Blue has also sharply decreased.
Many countries that used to have friendly trade relations with Heptarchy have gradually seen their relationships fade.
If the King of Heptarchy were to propose such a suggestion at the World Conference, it is unlikely to receive the support of most kingdoms and would also be suppressed by the World Government.