There were no roads in the world originally, but as more people walked on them, roads were formed.
Wolf lived in a relatively remote corner of Seagull Island, where no one bothered to maintain the roads.
But as Wolfe periodically traveled to the town using various means of transportation, a road was eventually worn through.
Here, Wolfe showcased many of his inventions, including some that Bepo had never seen before.
For example, there are machetes that can generate electricity and temperature-controlled incubators that can grow tropical fruits in winter. Although some of them have minor flaws, they have been improved to become excellent products.
At this point, "Super Sweeper No. 3" had already been disassembled by Oran. To be honest, this thing was just a more intelligent sweeping robot.
To extend battery life, Wolf developed a battery, but the cooling system was poorly designed, ultimately causing it to explode within three minutes.
Compared to Brand, a mediocre researcher whose only expertise lay in painkillers, Wolf was a genius.
"Wolf, come with me, I'm very interested in you."
"Huh? What did you say, Doctor?"
"I said you have good abilities, but the research environment here isn't good, is it? With more funding and better equipment, you should be able to better utilize your talents."
Seagull Island will confine you; Firefly Island will allow you to better showcase your talents.
Wolf's inventions weren't all bad; some were quite useful, and at the very least, they could serve as a competent assistant. Oran is now very interested in him.
"You think so highly of my invention? It's a pity I still have things to do on Seagull Island, and the construction of Happy Town isn't finished yet."
"Those are minor issues. You don't need to worry about the construction of Haiyan Island; I can send others to handle it."
Haiyan Island is not a constituent republic, and the towns on the island cannot even be considered a complete country.
Although non-member states are legally considered lawless, many non-member states can still survive outside the Grand Line, such as God Valley back then.
Before the Celestial Dragons set foot there, it was a prosperous island.
Such islands can be brought under the jurisdiction of any member state if it so desires.
However, the World Government's rule is to collect Heavenly Gold based on population size. If an island does not have sufficient value, incorporating it into the territory would only increase the economic burden.
With the sea as a barrier, territorial expansion was not a popular trend, and Piltover did not care about such a small matter because of a special private agreement.
In order to attract a talented person, Oran doesn't mind taking in a piece of land that has no real significance.
"I'm embarrassed by what you've said. How about this, I'll take you all to see my final invention, which is also related to the treasure of Ladoga. If you're interested, come on over."
Oran's established persona leads most people to believe he is a wise king. In addition to being a nation of technology and medicine, Piltover is also known as a wealthy nation.
Wolf didn't think Oran was someone who couldn't be trusted. Seeing the sincerity Oran showed, he also decided to let them see his greatest achievement.
Wolf started the ATV again and took the group to a wide open space that seemed to be empty.
But after sniffing the ground, Terra seemed to notice something different. She blew in that direction, and a large metal door appeared there.
"Has it been discovered? Dragons are truly formidable creatures. This is my real laboratory; I usually conduct my research here."
"You actually have a laboratory like this?! How come I didn't know?"
"You don't know how to do research, so what did I bring you here for?"
"sorry"
Amid Bepo's familiar apologies, Wolf opened the door, revealing a steep staircase.
"Wow, it's a secret room! Now this is more like a treasure hunt!"
Looking at the stairs leading down, Uta was very excited, as if the treasure really was down there.
Children have this mentality; it doesn't need to be very realistic, just enough to satisfy their expectations.
The entrance wasn't particularly large, but the space below was quite spacious, displaying inventions similar to those in the small house, and even more of them, which appeared to be the "predecessors" of those inventions.
For example, Sweeper No. 2 and No. 1. No. 3 exploded after running for a long time, while No. 1 almost cut off Wolf's foot.
But this was not Wolf's destination yet. He led Oran and the others forward, and soon a strange smell filled the air.
"A fishy smell... Does this place lead to the sea?"
"Yes, nobody in town knows about this; it's also my secret research institute. Next, I'll be showing you the inventor's greatest invention: the submarine! The Little Red Flower Invincible!"
In the vast underground cave, a submarine, entirely yellow and made of gold, floats in the bay within the cave.
That was Luo's polar diving vessel, but Wolff was the true creator and gave it a very abstract name.
"Bang! Your naming skills are still so terrible, Dad. Is this the treasure trove of Radoga? So where did you hide all the treasure?"
The pirate Buck, who had landed on the shore earlier, arrived here with dozens of other pirates behind him, indicating that they had been preparing for some time.
"There is no such thing."
"You really are a terrible father. You'd rather bring outsiders here than give the things to your son?"
Back then, I actually believed you, thinking it was just a fairy tale, but now, I've found the letter Radoga left behind!
'I will soon pass away. Although my dream has not come true, I have encountered many amazing miracles in the new world.'
My treasure is hidden in that beautiful scenery, on Haiyan Island. If any lucky person finds it, they may use it freely.
I investigated the notes and the date of writing, and confirmed that it was written by Radoga! My men overheard your conversation in town before, are you still going to deny it?!
I thought you were dead, but I didn't expect you to be alive.
Judging from the conversation between father and son, Wolff and Buck seem to have a very bad relationship. Wolff remained silent in the face of Buck's sarcasm.
"I should be the one saying that. I thought you, you bastard, were long dead at sea. Attacking villages, robbing property, and killing everyone—I've long since had enough of your actions."
"That sounds nice, but don't forget, you used to be in the same pirate crew as me, you damned old man."
"I've tried to persuade you, and I've even taught you a lesson with my fists, but unfortunately, I couldn't correct this mistake in the end."
"Hmph, considering we were once part of a pirate crew, if you hand over the treasure of Radoga now, I might consider not killing you all."
The reason why Wolf was so good at fighting was revealed at this moment: he was originally a pirate.
Buck was not adopted, but Wolf's biological son. He had a bad temper from a very young age and often got into fights and stole. Wolf would discipline and punish him severely each time, but it was no use.
Twenty years ago, Buck wanted to become a pirate.
Wolf naturally disagreed, but no matter what he did, he couldn't control Buck.
On this vast ocean, piracy doesn't necessarily mean plunder; it can also mean exploration and freedom.
Wolf felt that Buck might change his ways after seeing a wider world, and Wolf himself wanted to see the wonders and inventions on the other side of the ocean, so he went to sea with Buck.
However, Wolf's dream did not come true. Buck went further and further astray in the pirate world, believing that hurting others and stealing property was justified.
Fifteen years ago, Buck passed by Seagull Island. Wolf fought a great battle with Buck in an attempt to stop him, but he was no match for Buck, who had already become a power user. The town was destroyed.
After that, they went their separate ways.
Wolf rebuilt the town with all his possessions, but felt ashamed to live there. He said he still had something to do, which was to atone for his sins here.
"Old man, I wasn't originally going to come back here, but unfortunately, when I decided to set up camp on the Grand Line, I encountered a few crazy people."
They were waving strange gear-shaped flags and saying they were going to fight pirates.
The girl with white hair and horns who was leading the group was as strong as a monster. She destroyed my hard work all by herself. If I hadn't threatened her with hostages, it would have been really difficult for her to escape.
"Now I need to prepare for my return to the Grand Line, so hand over the treasure."
"Um, is this the cog flag you were talking about?"
As Buck explained why he was there, Uta held up his hat and saw the gear symbol. Buck's heart seemed to skip a beat.
"The white-haired, horned woman must be Kaido's daughter whom Abu brought back. She's been working really hard since she joined, and now she even leads a squad on special missions."
This girl must have run into Yamato, but it looks like she didn't handle it very well. I'll criticize her when we get back.
Kate explained the possible scenarios to Oran and made some of her own deductions.
Buck's mentality on the other side also seemed to be affected.
"So, you bastards are all in cahoots! Dissolve Wave!"
Get out of the way!
Wolfe warned Oran and the others to get out of the way while pulling out a strange gun and aiming it at Buck.
But before Wolf fired, two bluish-white beams shot from Buck's eyes. He was a Dissolving Man who had eaten the Drunken Fruit, and his eyes could emit rays that melted hearts.
Once hit by this beam of light, the person will be controlled by Buck like a puppet, and if Buck does not actively release the power, the person will die after 24 hours.
At that moment, a rock wall rose up from the ground, blocking the beam of light released by Buck. Buck's beam hit the rock but nothing happened, which gave Wolf an opportunity.
"I will personally avenge the sins I committed back then, and let you taste the power of 'I can do anything to get rid of you'!"
boom!
The small pistol in his hand fired a laser beam, which shattered a huge rock.
If Wolff applied his inventions to weapons, his skill level would be significantly improved, but he still failed to hit the target.
"Dad, your marksmanship has deteriorated so much. I can tell where you're going to shoot just by looking at the muzzle of your gun."
If it were a few years ago, I definitely wouldn't have been able to avoid it.
Since you won't cooperate, I'll have to break your bones and then slowly force you to cooperate.
Buck pulled out two hammers and spears from behind his back and swung them toward Wolf.
"I'm sorry, Dr. Siddirell, for exposing this family scandal to you. I will handle it."
"You're no match for him. Your son seems to have some skills; he might even make a name for himself on the Grand Line."
"Crap crap, your flattery is fine, but my mind is made up: you're all going to die!"
As he spoke, Buck threw the hammer and spear in his hand, knocking the gun that Wolf was holding away.
"Interesting. I haven't encountered something like this in a long time, Kate. Who was the last person to try to kill me?"
"The one who shouted that so openly must be that guy Piekro. The grass on his grave must be three meters high by now."
There are people who have murderous intent, but it is rare to see them openly shout it out in front of Oran.
"Don't make a move yet, let me warm up a bit too, No-Sword Style: Wind Hammer."
Oran didn't bring a knife with him this time. He simply raised his palm and then slashed at the air. The air in the cave seemed to flow, and a thick wind blade rushed towards Buck.
Whoosh!
The spot where Buck was hit turned into liquid and splattered all over the ground. At the same time, Wolf's voice came: "Be careful, his Devil Fruit ability can liquefy things, so regular attacks are useless!"
"You damned old man, is this how you betray your own son?!"
boom!
As soon as he finished speaking, Buck was sent flying backward, crashing into the rock wall behind him and scattering into a mess. Oran's second punch successfully sent him flying.
"How is that possible?!"
"You think you can actually make it on the Grand Line? I just didn't expect your Devil Fruit ability to be so versatile, and you can even 'transform into elements'. You just didn't use Haki at first."
Adhering to the principle of practicing what one preaches, Oran himself has not neglected his training. Even just to activate the Devil Fruit ability, one needs to be in good physical condition.
Although Buck's body successfully liquefied to absorb some of the impact after being knocked away, the initial punch was solid, and Buck didn't have the ability to dodge it in advance using Observation Haki.
"Mommy Kate, didn't Papa Oran's punch miss?"
"That's an advanced use of Armament Haki, a technique that allows you to strike from a distance. It can cause damage even without touching your opponent. Riley and Fran can do it, and so can I. If you train hard, you can do it when you grow up."
"Wow, that's amazing! Can they catch Perona's ghost?"
"That's not necessarily true. Her ghosts and elemental forms are different in nature. If you're prepared, you can resist negative ghosts."
Kate wasn't too nervous. Even if Oran had nothing with him, let alone the fact that he was carrying Zack, this kind of pirate who swaggered around the world couldn't do anything to Oran.
If we hadn't taken hostages beforehand, we probably wouldn't have even been able to escape from Yamato.
Kaido may not be good at much else, but he's incredibly dedicated to beating children. If you don't have some effective means of resistance, you'll really get into serious trouble.
"What domineering stuff? Don't underestimate the power of my Drunken Fruit! Taste my love that surpasses everything! Melty Love!"
Buck opened his mouth and spat out another beam of bluish-white light. Unlike the light that shot out from his eyes earlier, this light had been adjusted by him and was extremely corrosive.
However, Buck's aim wasn't very good either. The damage from his previous punch prevented him from aiming at Oran, and he hit a stalactite on the cave ceiling instead.
After that, Buck intended to continue firing beams, but while his second beam was still charging, his head was suddenly grabbed.
"No way! If you keep messing around like this, this cave might collapse. I don't want to experience being covered in dust. You'd better behave yourself!"
Armament Haki gripped the physical object, and Oran slammed the head against a nearby rock wall, silencing Buck completely.
"Wolf, this is your son. You handle it yourself. I won't get involved."
Oran flicked his wrist and looked at Wolf behind him. As for the pirates that Buck had brought, Oran had selectively ignored them; there were plenty of people here who could handle them.
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