Chapter 116 Mask Carnival

The capital of seven waters - a beautiful and spectacular island located on the great sea route.

At its center there is a huge fountain of ocean currents, split into seven main ocean currents, and hundreds of tributaries, passing through seven waterways in different directions, and finally flowing into the sea.

The Seven Waters Capital is not an island in the traditional sense, because the land that is the "body" of the island has already sunk into the sea due to the current.

However, the ancestors of the people here did not intend to give up their homes. They drove the stone pillars into the earth on the seabed and used them as a foundation to build a city of water above the sea, which is now the capital of seven waters. .

In other words, this is an island built by human power!

With wisdom and superb craftsmanship, the capital of seven waters was once famous for its shipbuilding industry.

However, the difficulties facing the island have not disappeared.

Because of the ocean currents, the sea level of the capital of seven waters is rising year by year, and even tends to rise faster and faster.

At the same time, the super-large tsunami "Yaqua Ragna", also known as the "God of Water", will also attack the capital of seven waters once a year, causing great trouble to the residents of this city.

With Yakwa Ragna gone, sea levels will rise a lot more.

Year after year passed, and once again the threat of sinking loomed over the island.

And when the era of great pirates began, an even worse situation appeared.

Due to the great flood caused by Yaqua Ragna, the wood and steel necessary for shipbuilding can only be bought through other islands.

And the ferocious sea and pirates kept obstructing the transaction, so that the orders received by the city of seven waters became less and less.

And because of the lack of business, the shipbuilding companies fought fiercely to compete for customers, which caused everyone to lose their jobs.

If this vicious circle continues, sooner or later, the entire capital of seven waters will become an isolated island that can only wait to be submerged by sea water!

And at this moment, the legendary shipbuilder named Tom stepped forward.

Nine years ago, shortly after Roger was executed, Tom was brought to the judicial ship for trial for the crime of "building a ship for One Piece" and was about to be sentenced to death.

But on the day of the trial, Tom proposed to the judge a great idea that could save the capital of seven waters, and even bring the communication between islands in the world into a new era——

A steam train that can travel on the sea.

At that time Tom said this in court:

"The current Capital of Seven Waters is deserted because of inconvenient transportation!"

"The reason why the people on the island are distracted is because they are afraid that the island will sink one day!"

"Once the sea train is opened, it will surely become the savior of the capital of seven waters."

"Whether it's passengers, cargo, or ships, they can all be unaffected by the weather, and anyone can freely travel to and from the sea!"

"The track at sea is not fixed, but floats slightly below the sea surface, and at the same time makes annoying noises for fish, so as to avoid damage from waves and sea kings."

"In this way, sea trains can use the track as a signpost and no longer need to record the pointer."

"Use the rails to connect the three islands of St. Poplar, Pucci, and St. Pruitt, and then trade between the islands will be possible, resulting in rapid economic development."

"The sea train is the hope of the city of seven waters!"

After some words, everyone present, whether they were shipwrights, residents, judges, or navy, were all shocked by Tom's great idea.

The judge even asked: "Then can the sea train also connect to Judicial Island?"

"Yes." Tom replied without hesitation.

The judge thought for a while and asked again, "How many years will it take?"

Tom replied, "Ten years."

Snapped!

The hammer fell, and the judge announced Tom's verdict——

Allow Tom to build a sea train!

And as the development time of the sea train, Tom was sentenced to ten years of probation!

Ten years from now, if the sea train is actually built, Tom's credit will be enough to offset his guilt.

At first, people only regarded this matter as a beautiful fantasy.

However, with the passage of time, people gradually discovered that Tom's vision really has the possibility of being realized!

Time flies, nine years have passed.

Just recently, the work of Tom's studio has made a breakthrough. In just one year, he will open the first sea railway!

The residents of the Seven Waters Capital who heard the news fell into an unprecedented ecstasy.

Their city is finally saved!

Ever since, a long-lost carnival was grandly launched in the capital of seven waters——

Mask carnival.

This is a traditional festival in the capital of seven waters.

On certain days every year, the residents of the capital of seven waters will wear masks to dress themselves up, and then hold various entertainment activities.

Because the city is about to face destruction, this festival has not been held for many years, and now the capital of seven waters finally sees hope, and everyone is eager for a hearty carnival!

...

In a square filled with balloons, ribbons, flowers, and laughter, two men wearing half masks walked side by side, looking leisurely and relaxed.

These two people are Lynn and Crocodile who just came to the capital of seven waters today.

"Hehehe, what an interesting city." Crocodile smoked a cigar and laughed softly: "It seems that we came at the right time."

Lynn nodded too.

According to the original plan of the two of them, in order to avoid being noticed by the world government, Crocodile will land on the capital of seven waters from the front, and Lynn will find a way to sneak in.

But the plan always fails to keep up with the changes, but this "change" is beneficial to them.

The capital of seven waters is holding a mask carnival.

In this festival, everyone can wear a mask, which greatly facilitates Lynn and Crocodile's sneaking operations, and the two hide their identities reasonably.

"Next, we just need to find the Pluto design before this festival ends."

Crocodile couldn't help but smile, "In that case, we can even leave this island with Hades' design without the world government noticing."

Lynn shook his head, "It's not that simple. The world government should have been staring at this island for a long time. They haven't found the blueprint of Pluto yet, let alone the two of us."

This sentence is of course a lie, because Lynn already knew the specific owner of the Pluto design, but Crocodile is an extremely sensitive man, and any redundant words may make Lynn expose the information he concealed.

Because of this, Lynn's every word must be carefully considered.

Fortunately, Crocodile did not become suspicious, but nodded, and said with a dark smile: "The idiots of the world government are used to being stable, and they can't do things if they really want to, but we are different."

Lynn raised his eyebrows and grinned, "You mean to say that we are more likely to find Hades' blueprint?"

"Hehehehe, who knows?."

Crocodile shrugged, "The top priority now is to collect intelligence and find clues about Hades' design."

Then, his gaze turned to the clock on the square.

"It's nine o'clock in the morning, so be it."

Crocodile pointed to the bench beside him, and said to Lynn: "How about we split up to collect information and meet at the bench in the square at sunset?"

"Yes." Lynn nodded with a smile, and asked back: "Speaking of which, are you not afraid that I will find the design of Hades and run away by myself?"

"Hehehehehe, if that blueprint is really so easy to find, the world government would have taken it long ago, so it's our turn?"

Crocodile also laughed and said, "And if that probability is counted, the probability of me getting the design is the same."

Lynn also nodded when he heard the words, agreeing to Crocodile's plan.

Afterwards, Crocodile waved his hand, turned around and said, "Then, see you at sunset."

But at this moment, Lynn suddenly stopped him.

"etc!"

"Um?"

Crocodile turned around, but saw Lin En's thumb, index finger, and middle finger on his right hand rubbing against each other, and he couldn't help feeling very puzzled.

"You are?"

Lin En rubbed his fingers and gestured, "This, I want this."

"What?"

"Alliance funds, how can I collect intelligence without money?"

Crocodile: "..."

He suspected that he had heard it wrong, so he asked again, "What did you just say?"

"Allied funds."

Lynn blinked, "We are allies. In order to ensure the smooth collection of intelligence, you must give me some money."

Crocodile frowned, and asked in surprise, "Don't you?"

Lynn shook his head, and replied with a matter of course: "No."

Crocodile: "..."

He suddenly had the urge to throw a sandstorm over.

The alliance still needs to distribute the alliance funds by itself?

What a mess!

never heard of that!