Mechanical Island, Balkimoa.
The entire island was shaking violently.
The entire coastline was rapidly rising under the influence of a strange force, until it completely enveloped the entire Mechanical Island Balkimoa.
Rocks nodded to Barrett.
"I leave this place to you, Barrett. From now on, no one is allowed to leave this island country!"
After saying that, Rocks led the rest of the CP people towards the center of the island.
In Balkimoia, somewhere on a high mountain where the Vegapunk Laboratory is located, the man in a suit and mask looked at the huge wall surrounding the entire island with a grim expression.
"Notify the government immediately and tell them we are in big trouble and ask them to send support immediately."
The masked man said to his subordinates around him.
Dr. Vegapunk, Dr. Judge and several other doctors looked at the huge wall that suddenly appeared with flickering expressions.
"Huhu, it looks like a group of extremely troublesome guys have come to this country!"
Val Ishit said with a grin.
"Oh, it is true. It looks like there will be a good show to watch next."
Ba Keer sat down gracefully on the stone beside her and waited with great interest.
With the help of Enel's ability, Rocks and the others quickly flew over the mountains and then arrived at the mountain where Dr. Vegapunk and others were.
When he saw Rocks, the masked man in the suit suddenly looked extremely ugly.
"I didn't expect it to be this man! It looks like this mission is going to fail!"
However, even though he had already determined that the mission had failed, the masked man still wanted to struggle.
"Hey! Rocks! This is an order personally issued by the top leader of the World Government. You must be aware of the consequences of doing this!"
The masked man in a suit warned Rocks in a low voice.
Rocks didn't even look at the masked man in a suit and walked straight to Dr. Vegapunk.
Seeing that Rocks actually ignored him, the masked man in the suit became furious.
"Locks! You bastard!"
"Hmph! Don't act rashly! Just stand there obediently."
Just as the masked man in the suit was about to make a move, Jhin walked up to him and looked down at him.
The terrifying murderous aura directly made the masked man in the suit tremble with fear both physically and mentally.
Before he knew it, cold sweat had soaked his entire back.
Rocks looked at Dr. Vegapunk in front of him.
"Nice to meet you, Dr. Vegapunk. I'm Rocks, the captain of the Rocks Pirates."
As he said this, Rocks stretched out his right hand towards Dr. Vegapunk.
Vegapunk looked at Rocks, then at the masked man in a suit, then smiled, stretched out his hand, and shook hands tightly with Rocks.
"Hehehe, are you here to fight for me too?"
Vegapunk asked Rocks directly with a grin.
Rocks looked at Vegapunk, not expecting him to ask so directly.
However, Rocks is not a shy person.
Since the other party asked the question directly, Rocks nodded in acknowledgement.
"I did come here to invite you to join my pirate group. Your science and technology are something I need very much."
Seeing Rocks admit it so openly, Vegapunk smiled even more happily.
"Hehehe! In that case, then you two can fight! I'll follow whoever wins."
"After all, as long as it allows me to continue studying what I'm interested in, it doesn't matter whether it's the World Government or pirates!"
After hearing what Vegapunk said, the masked man in the suit felt even worse.
Rocks glanced at the masked man in a suit.
"Kill him!"
"Puff"
As soon as Rocks finished speaking, Jhin drew out his long sword and chopped off the masked man in the suit's head with one stroke.
Even though the masked man in the suit had made all kinds of preparations, he was still easily killed due to the difference in strength.
Seeing their boss being easily killed by the enemy, the other agents were suddenly filled with fear.
Rocks ignored the horrified agents.
"Okay, Dr. Vegapunk, I've defeated the enemy. Now, can you join my pirate group?"
"Hehehe! Very good, I'm in. However, as a condition for me to join your pirate group, you must provide me with 10 billion Baileys every year for my research. Of course, you can use my research results as you like."
Vegapunk readily agreed to Rocks' invitation and joined the Rocks Pirates.
However, at the same time, he also put forward his own requirements.
Rocks nodded and agreed to Vegapunk's request without any hesitation.
For Rocks, the mere 10 billion berries of research funding each year is nothing compared to Vegapunk's technology.
After getting Rocks' consent, Vegapunk smiled and shook Rocks' hand again.
"Hehehe, then, we have a pleasant cooperation."
"By the way, the people around me are all world-class scientists."
Suddenly, Vegapunk said something to Rocks.
When the other doctors heard what Vegapunk said, they immediately looked extremely ugly.
For them, neither working for the government nor cooperating with pirates is what they want.
They just want to study freely what they are interested in.
"Hmph! Rocks, right? I have no interest in becoming a pirate, nor in cooperating with pirates."
Val Ishit spoke directly to Rocks.
As one of the world's top materials scientists, he has both money and power.
There was no way he would degenerate into becoming a pirate.
Rocks looked at Ishit.
"Really? Since the doctor is unwilling to join our pirate group, I won't force you. However, since we meet here, I still hope to have dinner with you and stay as a guest on my ship for a while."
Rocks spoke to Ishit politely without forcing him.
Looking at the polite Rocks, Val Ishite snorted coldly and did not refuse Rocks' invitation.
After dealing with Ishit, Rocks turned his gaze to Judge on the side.
Rocks still had some admiration for this man.
He will do anything to achieve his dreams, but his love for his family is a bit awkward.
Moreover, his technological skills are quite good.
"I know you, Judge from the Kingdom of Germa in the North Sea."
Rocks took the initiative to speak to Judge.
Judge didn't expect that a great pirate like Rocks actually knew him, and was a little surprised.
"Yes, I am Judge. I never thought that a great pirate like you would know a nobody like me."
Judge looked at Rocks calmly, waiting for his next words.
"Oh, nobody? You are so modest."
"How about it, are you interested in joining my pirate group? If you join my pirate group, I am willing to help you realize your Germa's long-cherished wish."
When Judge heard what Rocks said, he was immediately tempted, but after thinking for a while, he still rejected Rocks' invitation.
"I refuse!"
He believed that with his technology combined with Vegapunk's bloodline factor technology, he could create an invincible army.
He could conquer the entire North Sea by his own strength.
Rocks felt a little sorry about Judge's rejection, but he was not surprised.
"Really? That's a shame."
"Hey, bro, why didn't you ask them if they want to join your pirate group?"
Bako walked in front of Rocks, blinked slightly mischievously, and asked with a smile.
Rocks looked at the woman in front of him curiously.
Rocks was somewhat unsure about the background of this young and beautiful woman.
Vegapunk saw Rocks' confusion and immediately began to introduce himself.
"Hehehe, this is Ba Ke'er. Don't be fooled by her youth and beauty. She is already 45 years old. Moreover, she is a top weapon inventor."
"Hey, Punk-chan, it's not gentlemanly to reveal someone's age like that."
Bakel rolled her eyes at Vegapunk, then looked at Rocks again.
"How about this, little brother? Let me join your pirate group too."
Now that he knows the other party's background, Rocks will certainly not refuse the joining of talents.
"If you'd like, I'd certainly welcome it."
"Hahaha! I'm willing too!"