I was a pirate, but I was given a Death panel

"I wonder if Brigadier General Sean can provide us with shelter?"

Indeed, after escaping all the way, Leitus and his scientific researchers found it difficult to trust other people.

Even the Navy.

After all, they had asked some naval branches or stations for help many times, but the final results were not very good.

Until I came to the East China Sea and met Sean...

In Leitus' view, Sean has the status of a great nobleman. Even the world government made an exception and publicly admitted its mistake. In addition to returning the embezzled assets of the Campbell family and giving 100 billion beli compensation.

They even dealt with a large number of high-ranking internal officials and a group of nobles from the Kingdom of Zhumeida for this purpose.

Leites does not think that this is a decision made by the World Government in a fit of enthusiasm. There must be deeper reasons unknown to the outside world.

In addition, Sean was the only ruthless person who helped them during their escape, and even killed Doflamingo's cadres for this purpose.

If they really want to find someone who can protect them, Sean is obviously the most suitable person they can contact at present.

"Yes, our branch is about to set up a research institute recently to develop a new generation of naval weapons. If you are willing to join, I will naturally welcome you."

"What, establishing a research institute?"

Upon hearing this, Tres' eyes widened instantly.

Although everyone knows that scientific research is important, not many people can afford it.

Take the participating countries of the World Government as an example. For most of them, not to mention playing with technology, just collecting the heavenly gold every year is enough to give them a headache.

If a research institute really wants to be successful, it will have to invest tens of billions of dollars every year.

At present, only the Navy and the Vinsmoke family can completely play it.

As for Doflamingo or Kaido, it can only be regarded as a small fight.

After all, they do not have a large number of scientific researchers at their disposal, nor do they have huge funds that can be continuously invested.

Caesar and Quinn alone will never be able to make a big difference.

But looking back, Sean has a lot of money in his hands. The 200 billion returned assets, plus the 100 billion supplement, are 300 billion Bailey.

If he just engages in the research and development of conventional weapons and invests 20-30 billion every year, he will definitely be able to get it.

But Tres didn't know that in addition to the 300 billion Baileys that everyone knew, Sean also had more than 100 billion in wealth obtained from Creek.

Therefore, even though he purchased a large amount of equipment, armaments, and warships from the headquarters, and spent more than 40 billion Baileys to build the branch fortress, Sean still has nearly 400 billion Baileys in his hands at this moment.

"Yes, the Sixteenth Branch has just completed the bulldozing and reconstruction project, but few people know that during the reconstruction process, a large space was built underground under the branch."

"And this space is reserved for scientific research in my plan."

"And I can promise that all your scientific research results will be used for just causes!"

Sean didn't talk nonsense just to keep Leites and others.

Starting from the very beginning, setting up a research institute and then poaching some scientists from this world to improve gun technology was part of the plan.

After all, the guns in this world are too backward.

You want to say that the scientific research capabilities of the Pirate World are not good, but that is not the case.

Take the pacifist created by Vegapunk. Even in his previous life, he was definitely a black technology existence.

The Vinsmoke family's clone army and combat uniforms are equally awesome.

So, why can't ordinary guns develop?

Therefore, the technology tree of One Piece World is distorted.

If I want to say one more thing, it is the lack of correct thinking.

Although Sean doesn't understand scientific research and doesn't know any technology, but...

He has basic common sense from his past life, and can provide local scientists with an idea, such as the direction in which firearms, artillery, or bullets and shells need to be researched.

For example, Sean only had to tell Leites and others to carve rifling lines into the barrel of the gun, and then make the bullet look like it would be in later generations.

Or the way firearms are fed and fired in previous and modern times, etc.

Believe it or not, Leites and the others will soon give you an explosion in firearms technology?

Whether it's range or power, it can be greatly improved immediately.

Therefore, Sean does not need to understand technology. He only needs to provide Tres and others with an idea and a direction based on what he knew in his previous life, and that is enough.

Leave the rest to Tres.

Sean even believes that to a large extent, the scientific research capabilities of scientists in the pirate world are stronger than those in his previous life.

And for Sean’s warm invitation and serious commitment.

What else can there be to say about Leites?

Soon agreed to come down.

Sean told him that there is currently nothing in the institute, just a huge and empty underground building.

Just ask for the equipment you need without having to worry about money.

In short, in one sentence, I am stupid and have too much money!

The nouveau riche style is once again evident.

After finalizing everything, Sean chatted with Leites about his views on the development of firearms and his many ideas.

Immediately, someone was shocked.

Rifling the barrel and changing the bullet to a pointed shape?

Quickly imagine in your mind whether this change is feasible.

the answer is...

Totally doable!

What a genius idea.

At this moment, Tres was so enamored with Sean that he even wished he could start work immediately to turn this great idea into reality.

But it is a pity that there is no equipment now. Even if he wants to start research, he can only wait.

The two chatted all night, even though Tres was exhausted after two months of running away.

But this night he was in a state of excitement.

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The next day.

Tres and all his scientific researchers officially joined the Navy under Sean's arrangement.

From then on he became a member of the 16th branch of the Navy.

However, due to the authority of the branch chief, officers above the rank of captain cannot be directly appointed. After all, officers at the school level need to report and then be formally appointed with the approval of the headquarters, and Sean does not want to expose Leites and others prematurely.

Therefore, Captain Tres can only be given the rank of second lieutenant temporarily, while all other scientific researchers under him will be given the rank of second lieutenant.

In fact, Leites didn't care much about his military rank.

What he cares about is...

When will the scientific research equipment be in place?

At this moment, Sean also showed a wry smile while holding the purchase list sent by Tres.

Although I said it very boldly at the beginning, I felt a little sad after seeing this list and the estimated price.

The entire purchase will probably cost around 80 billion beli, and this is only the initial investment of the scientific research institute.

Well, now that the big words have been released, and I do have a strong need in this regard, then don't worry about how much money it costs.

Even if you want more, you have to do it!

Anyway, I do have money! !

The only problem is...

Some of the equipment cannot be purchased through conventional channels.

Although if you look for Warring States Period by yourself, you should be able to buy it through special channels, but the problem is...

Then you must explain why you purchased these devices...

"Lu Qi, you used to be CP9 intelligence officers. Do you have any channels in the underground world?"

"Yes, after all, many of our previous tasks were related to the underground world."

"Well, I have a list here. I need you to help me purchase from the underground world. Even if it is a high premium, it doesn't matter, but I can't let anyone know that the purchaser is our sixteenth branch. Is there any problem?"

"no problem!"

After taking the list, Lu Qi nodded directly.

This matter is very simple for him.

"Well, you have to be quick. The Scientific Research Department is waiting for you."

"Yes, Brigadier!"