Marineford's Logistics Blacksmith Chapter 220: A New Idea, Establishing a Branch Base

"Haha, old man Sengoku, don't be angry. Relax, relax!"

"This ti it was my fault, but disaster turned into fortune. My Devil Fruit ability really did advance another step."

"Looks like awakening isn't the end after all. There's still room for further improvent."

Hearing that, the old Marine veterans present all nodded.

Learning had no limits.

The sa applied to Devil Fruits.

"Hamr, we'll let this incident slide this ti. After all, aside from the giant crater Sengoku smashed into the ground, the surrounding buildings didn't suffer much damage."

"But I hope there won't be a next ti. Understood?"

Kong tapped the table lightly as he gave a warning.

Hamr nodded repeatedly and swore there would absolutely not be another incident.

Sengoku felt utterly miserable.

'Why was I the only injured one?'

'Life was too hard.'

"As for the things you shouted last night, just keep them to yourself."

"Especially the last sentence."

At the ti, Hamr had shouted those outrageous words about making even the Celestial Dragons treat him as an honored guest.

That was practically disregarding the Celestial Dragons entirely.

If word of that reached Mary Geoise, who knew how much trouble it would bring him?

Hamr nodded, though inwardly he didn't care at all.

'Who was he, Hamr?'

'The Great Hamr himself!'

're Celestial Dragons were nothing more than loyal fans!'

"But you're so determined to beco Logistics Minister that you even want the entire Marine force protecting you?"

"Exactly how cowardly are you?"

"And I heard that during your breakdown you invented so kind of absolute defense form? Curling into a ball?"

Kong sized Hamr up with an amused grin.

Making Hamr a little embarrassed.

"That was self-defense, okay?!"

"Who told Teacher Zephyr to keep randomly releasing Armant Haki to scare ?"

"I've got psychological trauma from it now!"

Zephyr instantly went speechless.

He'd only released a tiny bit of Armant Haki.

And what happened?

This damned brat instantly covered his entire body with Armant Haki and curled into a ball.

Sigh.

No saving it now.

Cowardly really was cowardly.

"As for Logistics Chief, I'm determined to get that position."

"Once I deal with Dracule Mihawk and Gecko Moria, I'll submit the application."

"And after that, I plan to fully devote myself to the forging industry."

"For that, I have an idea and hope to gain everyone's approval."

'Oh?'

'Hamr had an idea?'

'Rare.'

'Now I really have to hear what it is.'

That was what all the old veterans present were thinking.

"I want to station myself in the New World and establish a new Marine branch base."

Kong: 'Holy crap! What a bold idea!'

Zephyr: 'That's my boy!'

Sengoku: 'Oh? Not bad. But… money?'

Vice Admiral Tsuru wasn't present, she had gone out to sea, so she wasn't part of this eting.

"Why do you suddenly have this idea?"

"Hamr, you should understand that the New World isn't an easy place to survive."

"At the mont, the Marines only maintain two branch bases there: G-1 and G-5."

"You've already encountered plenty of pirates from the latter half of the Grand Line. Their combat power and leadership are extrely troubleso."

Kong wore a serious expression while waiting for Hamr's answer.

"Old Kong, I understand the terror of the New World very clearly."

"After all, I've dealt with Whitebeard, the Golden Lion, and Roger more than once."

"But there's a saying: fortune cos from danger."

"The New World may be chaotic, but opportunities exist there too."

"Take Dressrosa for example."

"The high-purity ingot iron produced there is extrely effective for forging weapons. The killing power far surpasses the materials from Headquarters."

"I believe there are even better and greater materials elsewhere in the New World waiting for to forge with."

"And for that, I'm willing to venture deep into the New World."

Hearing Hamr's words, the three n all fell silent for a mont.

"You've thought this through?"

"Building a branch base in the New World isn't so joke."

"The manpower and expenses involved are terrifying."

"And even if I report your idea to the World Governnt, they may not necessarily approve it."

Kong's words caused the atmosphere to grow heavy.

It was true.

Many Marine matters had to be reported to the World Governnt and required approval.

Or rather, approval from the Five Elders.

"Tch. The Five Elders, huh? I know."

"At worst I'll just make a trip to Mary Geoise."

"Besides, haven't those Celestial Dragons been missing anyway?"

"Might as well go make my position clear too."

Eventually, the issue of the Celestial Dragons had to be faced sooner or later.

So what if he had to go to Mary Geoise?

Hamr accepted it.

"But what about money?"

"Hamr, you should know our military budget has already been cut."

And finally ca the problem of money and manpower.

Mostly money.

Constructing a branch base consud enormous funds.

"Old Kong, isn't your abacus a little too clever?"

"You're trying to make pay out of pocket?!"

"I'm telling you right now, you can keep dreaming!"

"I'm expanding Marine territory here!"

"The weapons and equipnt forged there will still benefit the Marines!"

"I'm telling you now, Headquarters provides the money, and Headquarters provides the people too!"

"You've already squeezed so much money out of . Ti for you to bleed a little."

Kong nearly coughed up blood on the spot.

'This damned Hamr!'

'As stingy as an iron rooster, wouldn't pluck a single feather!'

Zephyr laughed loudly at the side while Sengoku covered his mouth trying not to laugh.

'Hamr was still Hamr.'

'Didn't matter who the opponent was.'

'He just swung his hamr directly at them all the sa.'

"Hmph. Fine, let's leave this topic for now."

"Are you planning to go to Mary Geoise first, or recruit the Seven Warlords first?"

Knowing there was no benefit to arguing with Hamr over money, Kong imdiately changed the topic.

Hamr thought for a mont.

"I'll go after the Warlords first."

"After all, if I want to get a position from the Five Elders, I still need enough achievents."

"The Seven Warlords are a very good source of rit."

At Hamr's decision, Kong, Sengoku, and Zephyr all nodded simultaneously.

"Fine then. Handle your own departure preparations."

"Hamr, your matters are finished. Now it's my turn."

Just when Hamr thought the eting was over, Zephyr suddenly spoke.

Hamr looked at his teacher in confusion.

"You'll understand once you co with later."

"Because of you, my arm guards are covered in scratches."

"I don't care. You're fixing them!"

"Otherwise don't even think about leaving Marineford!"

Hamr: "…"

'Oh.'

'So it was just about repairing equipnt.'

"Exactly!"

"Zephyr's right!"

"Hamr, look how hard I worked for you yesterday."

"So… my exclusive weapon???"

Sengoku instantly found common ground and imdiately brought up his exclusive weapon again.

Hamr's head started spinning instantly.

"I rember already!"

"Stop rushing !"

"I haven't even delivered Kuzan's exclusive weapon yet!"

"And when I finally finish yours, maybe I just won't give it to you!"

"I'll let you stare at it without getting it~"

"I'll piss you off to death!"

Sengoku: '@#!￥#@%!'

Zephyr: 'Tsk. Brutal. Absolutely heart-piercing.'