Gion on the side recalled for a moment, and then asked softly.
"This fruit seems to have been eaten by someone. I remember what kingdom it is from, and there is a king who has this ability!"
"It's the Drum Kingdom located on Winter Island in the Grand Line. The person who eats the Tunton Fruit is their king Valpo, Gion-sama!"
Kalifa pushed up her glasses confidently, then smiled gently.
Hearing this, Gion spread his hands.
"It seems there is no other way, my lord, Valpo is a king, not a pirate.
The most important thing is that the Drum Kingdom is also a country of doctors that ranks highly among the countries that join the world government. Doctors are always respected, and their king seems to often attend world conferences.
No wonder I have an impression of Tuntun Fruit, maybe because I escorted them during meetings before."
After the words fell, everyone immediately looked at Franky with regret.
After hearing Gion's words, Franky's mouth opened extremely wide.
"What!!!
The dream that I just had just started disappearing like this?!
This was the first time I saw a devil fruit illustrated book, and then I realized that there was something as good as the Tunton Fruit in the world!
You can actually eat various materials into your stomach and then synthesize them!
How terrible!
But I actually missed it, which is such a pity!”
"not necessarily!"
Gawain's mouth sank, and he said coldly.
"Since the Tuntun Fruit is very important to you, then after we finish the World Gambling Competition, we will take time to visit the Drum Kingdom!"
"grown ups!"
Gion was a little surprised.
"You should pay attention to the influence, the Drum Kingdom is a franchise country!"
"But as a country of doctors, it seems that there has been no famous medical incident in the Drum Kingdom for a long time!"
Gawain interrupted Gion's words, and then he spoke softly.
"Lucci, dispatch some members to the Drum Kingdom."
"As you command!"
After receiving the order, Lu Qi immediately winked at Kaku, who could not conceal his excitement in the distance.
Seeing Lu Qi rolling his eyes at him, Kaku was shocked. When has the elder brother ever been like this?
What has the eldest brother experienced in the past three months? Not only have there been countless times more pigeons around him, but he has even learned to make eye contact?
But he didn't have time to guess the reason for his eldest brother's change. He himself was about to change. What did Lord Gawain say to give him the Devil Fruit?
Kaku quickly rushed to the distance excitedly and explained to his subordinates.
After the explanation was finished, he stood in the distance and whispered softly with his eyes shining.
"Sir, you actually plan to reward me with a devil fruit. What kind of fruit am I going to eat? Hehe~."
Not to mention Kaku's excitement, Rayleigh on the side chuckled, then he went to the beach chair, stretched out his legs and lay down on it, saying disdainfully.
"Little Gawain, the way you looked just now reminds me a little of Roger, haha!
When we wanted to grab something, we had to visit a spot first.
It seems that Valpo is going to suffer..."
"so what!"
Hancock stepped out of the swimming pool and snorted disdainfully.
"As Gawain, I can ask for anything from the king of the so-called alliance country. I support Gawain. That Valpo has no room to speak in front of us!"
Hearing this, Jinbei, who was not far away, darkened his face slightly.
"Hancock, even if this is the case, we must at least investigate. Didn't your Excellency also decide to investigate?
I know there is no shortage of tyrants in this world, but if Valpo is a good king, then I must intercede for him.
And if he is not, then I am willing to get the Tuntun Fruit for you!"
"Wait a minute, Kaixia...Jinbei!"
Shiru suddenly interrupted Jinbei and continued with a cigar in his mouth.
"The problem now is that the Tuntun Fruit has been eaten, not that the Tuntun Fruit has been collected by Valpo.
Even if you kill the fruit that has been eaten, there is no guarantee that a new Tuntun fruit will be born in our arms!"
"indeed!"
Riley clapped his hands gently.
"So we are here discussing whether others should die, but in fact, they can't help us even if they die, haha.
Little Gawain, what do you think?"
Hearing what Rayleigh said, Gawain was stunned and looked at Rayleigh funny.
Is your old man Direlli?
Putting aside his reverie, Gawain was about to respond. Unexpectedly, Spandam, who should have become a backdrop and exhibit, actually spoke.
I saw him kneeling heavily on the ground, and then said to Gawain anxiously.
"Great Saint Gao Wen, regarding the devil fruit that was eaten, I...I have a suggestion here!"
"oh?"
Gawain looked at Spandam with interest, and Spandam immediately continued.
"Sir, I think we can ask Vegapunk to help you with this matter!
Sir, you must have heard of Vegapunk, right?
He is a super scientist who is five hundred years ahead of this era. He has even developed a way to make dead objects such as weapons eat devil fruits!
Sir, you see, it is impossible for a dead thing to open its mouth and eat a Devil Fruit. So, when Vegapunk gave the dead thing the power of the fruit, he must have extracted and transferred something key in the fruit!
Since he can transfer that kind of thing from the fruit to a dead object, shouldn't he be able to transfer that kind of thing from the body of an esper to an ordinary fruit?"
Having said this, Spandam raised his head flatteringly.
"I think he must be able to manipulate the fruit anyway, so he might be able to extract the Tuntun Fruit from Valpo's body.
In short, this is just my speculation. If I am wrong, please punish me as much as you want!"
"Get up!"
Listening to Spandam's words, Gawain chuckled. Spandam did provide him with an idea.
Vegapunk!
On the one hand, this person can create artificial fruits, and on the other hand, he can imbue dead objects with the fruit's abilities. Regarding the research on devil fruits, his right to speak is extremely high.
What Spandam said is also crucial. Since Vegapunk has the ability to copy and transfer Devil Fruit, there is no reason why he can't extract the fruit from a living person.
Before Spangdam put forward his opinion, Gawain wanted to try to find the Dark Fruit. After all, the Dark Fruit is the only fruit in the world of pirates that can definitely transfer the fruit's ability!
However, the Dark Fruit is difficult to find. The World Government and CP are not omnipotent. A fruit that may not be hidden in any corner will not always be discovered by people at the right time.
So Gawain continued.
"That's a good idea, Spandam. How are you feeling lately? Are you used to your metal body?"
As soon as Gawain finished speaking, Spandam immediately became excited. Having experienced officialdom for a long time, how could he not understand what Gawain meant.
This is the time to really use him!
So Spandam said decisively.
"Sir, I really couldn't be more satisfied with my current body. Master Franky's skills are quite excellent. Your eyes are shining brightly, and you discovered Master Franky's talent at a glance!
Even my father is very grateful for the opportunity you have given me. Also, my father has found a new mother for me, and my younger brother or sister has now been born in my mother's belly!
Sir, your brilliance shines on our whole family, we... how virtuous and capable we are!
Please give me a chance, sir. As long as you give me any instructions, Spandam will definitely be messed up!!!"
After saying that, Spandam knelt on the ground for once, and his machine head directly hit the deck and shook it.
Seeing Spandam like this, Gawain waved his finger gently.
"Just follow Franky and stay on the Black Bird. If you have the opportunity in the future, you can upgrade your body properly.
I'm looking forward to you."
"Yes, I obey, thank you, sir, thank you, sir!!!"
Spandam burst into tears in an instant, and his appearance made Hancock dive into the water with disdain.
Beside Hancock, Bai Xing asked innocently.
"Sister She Ji, isn't he very happy, but he is crying so miserably, why is this happening?"
Upon hearing Shirahoshi's words, Spangdam immediately shouted to Shirahoshi before Hancock could.
"Your Royal Highness, I am extremely moved by the generosity and kindness of the great Gao Wensheng!
I am crying with joy, I am crying with joy, I am extremely happy, woo hoo..."
After crying and explaining, Spangdam knelt down at the right moment and moved away, continuing to act as a backdrop.
At this point, Gawain looked at everyone and said.
"It has been decided for the time being. We will observe the current situation of the Drum Kingdom and judge how King Valpo is doing.
If it's not good enough, capture him and at the same time reach a cooperation with Vegapunk and let Vegapunk try it.
Franky, just wait a while, there will be bread, and there will be milk."
"Okay, sir!"
Franky chuckled and rubbed the nose of his plane, then sat back on the beach chair carelessly.
Seeing Franky sit down, Gawain looked around at everyone and asked.
"Does anyone have anything else to do?"
After pausing for a moment and seeing no one speaking, Gawain nodded and continued to speak to everyone.
"Since everything is fine, we will all take a rest for a while. We are currently heading towards the Chambord Islands.
After arriving at your destination, you can take advantage of the arrangement of the World Gambling Competition to buy a set of decorations to decorate your respective rooms.
In addition, Khalifa would like to note that aside from the salaries and benefits of each department, all those who wear the black bird badge can freely withdraw 500 million beli every month."
"Wow!!!"
At this moment, Bai Xing suddenly rode the wave and flew up like a mermaid in the swimming pool.
She happily hugged the black bird badge on her left chest and kissed it heavily.
"Okay, you can buy the beauty scales set!"
After shouting, she excitedly raised the badge high, but as she held it up, she always felt that something was wrong.
Who else is wearing a badge around her?
Gion, Hancock, Rayleigh, Jinbe, Big Bear, Lucci, Kalifa, Espagu, Franky.
And myself….
Why do you look so weak in here?
So Bai Xing put down the badge in confusion, and hesitantly said to Gawain.
"Wait a minute, sir, did I get the wrong badge? Everyone seems different from me!"
"What's the difference? Don't they have tails as beautiful as yours?"
Gawain asked with a smile, and his words immediately made the little girl get into the water in embarrassment.
Blushing and huddled among the corals at the bottom of the swimming pool, the little girl held the badge and refused to move for a long time.
And Hancock maintained the drunken concubine's posture by the swimming pool.
Looking at Bai Xing's happy little face, she couldn't help but glance at her legs.
My legs are very long, smooth, white, and well-proportioned, the insteps are crystal clear, and the toes are like jade...
Then gently reach out and catch it on your thigh.
Hancock smiled slightly, it felt very soft and healthy.
No worse than the tail!
While Hancock was smiling and daydreaming, Gawain held a cigarette in his mouth and continued to speak to everyone with a smile.
"Currently, our small treasury is not rich enough, so I will give you these first, don't feel short of it.
As for the future, let’s work hard together.”
"few?!!"
As soon as Gawain finished speaking, Mr. Leili laughed and took a sip of wine.
"If this is still a small amount, then have I been a pirate for so many years in vain?
Six billion a year, which is more expensive than a white beard. I am afraid that I, an old ghost, will be raised by you as a Celestial Dragon!
By the way, what do you think of Xia Qi? That woman used to be the staff officer of the Rocks Pirates. She has good intelligence and is very strong. She can at least fight Hancock for a while.
How about I pull her on board too, and you can give her a black bird badge as well, we can’t be considered a family, even if we’re not married!”
"Hahaha!!!"
Seeing Mr. Rayleigh's exaggerated ridicule, Gawain couldn't help laughing.
He smiled and waved his hand to the old man.
"You always underestimate the Tianlong people. Compared with us, the elites of your era are definitely worthy of an income of only 6 billion a year!"
"But, sir, I am not following you just for money!"
Jinbei suddenly interrupted Gawain's words, and saw him sullenly speaking to Gawain with great dissatisfaction.
"The reason why I follow you is because I recognize your ideals. As for money, I will not accept it!"
"etc!"
Looking at Jinbei who was extremely serious, Gawain raised his hand to interrupt him. Gawain said with a smile.
"Jinbei, don't refuse in a hurry, I have my own purpose for this money!
You know, what we are planning to do is to create a new era for this sea!
I want to master every Shichibukai, and then use the Shichibukai as the core to attract every outstanding young man in the world who is constantly swinging between the forces of the navy and pirates and has not yet gone to sea!
I don't care about their good or evil, let alone their purpose, because I will lead their good and evil, and I will also create their purpose!
I need people with ideals, ambitions, responsibility, and a sense of responsibility.
But I also need people who don’t have the above advantages, but only have strength and talent!
This money may be a burden to you, but for many people, money will not be a burden on everyone's heart!
Only by embracing all rivers can we be vast, while promoting and publicizing our style and ideals, and using justice and stability to attract talents.
I must also use wealth to attract talents who are not so righteous but equally talented!
When they come under my command, whether they are just or not will be decided by me. Not to mention how much power they can provide us, if we only use a mere amount of money, we can stop those evil-seekers who are qualified to become powerful.
That already makes sense, right?
And you will play a role model and benchmark in this process. As long as you are qualified to wear the Black Bird badge, you can start earning six billion Baileys a year!
I want to tell the whole world through you that all capable talents who come among us will receive treatment that is far superior to that of navy and pirates!
Because under my eyes, every outstanding person will not be buried.
I only talk about strength, regardless of other things. The capable are superior and the mediocre are inferior. This is the fairness I want to bring to ourselves first, and then to everyone in the world!
Do you understand me now?"
After the words fell, Gawain looked at Jinbei, and he raised his glass to Jinbei.
As for Jinbei, after a brief shock, the burly man took a deep breath.
"Is this how big your heart is?
I..., despite my virtue and ability, I am lucky enough to stand behind you!"
I saw a very flat face and a solemn expression.
"I know, I will accept a large salary. Thank you Lord Gawain!"
After the words fell, Jinbei sat back on the beach chair with emotion. Looking at Gawain's figure, Jinbei shrank his neck in shame.
Compared with adults, my vision is too short-sighted!
On the side, everyone who had experienced Jinbei's incident and had no intention of accepting the salary all gave up the idea of discussing it with Gawain.
As for Rayleigh, the old man raised his eyebrows at Gawain.
There were so many young people just now, but this old man instantly understood what Gawain meant.
See, having an elder in the family is like having a treasure.
Seeing that everyone accepted the proposal, Gawain nodded with satisfaction. Although this was a lot compared to an annuity, think about it carefully.
Those who receive annuities are either Shichibukai and Shohuang-level players, or players like Franky and Bingshan who have the ability to create trillions of profits.
Even if there are thirty or fifty people who are qualified to wear the black bird badge, Gawain only needs to pay him and Musgarud one year's annuity. But if Gawain has thirty or fifty people with the strength in front of him,
subordinates.
Then he can almost pinch the four emperors together and beat him!
It's so worth it, isn't it?
So while smiling with satisfaction, Gawain continued.
"In addition to the issue of annuities, I must talk about our methods of open source. Next, ships will be sold, casinos will be built, and prisoners will be used.
And every step of the way, my wealthy compatriots who live in Mariejoia are indispensable.
Kalifa, bring me the phone bug. It’s time for me to have a good chat with Shalulia.
I want to invite their family to visit my new ship, and invite Shalulia to have lunch.
Do you know what to do about this?
That’s showing off!
Shalulia is a very supportive girl. She handed over almost all the money to me. She just let it go and I talked to her alone.
But for his father Rozwald and brother Charles Ross.
You have to show off our ship in front of them!
If they don’t place an order after the meal, this year’s annuity will be halved!