Chapter 395: The Sea Star Shipwrights' Study Abroad Plan!

Chapter 395: The Sea Star Shipwrights' Study Abroad Plan!

The Otherworld Strategy Committee had their work to be responsible for, but for the Marine Headquarters, the most important matter at hand was the plan to replace their Warships.

So, after Sengoku returned from the Demon Slayer World, he frequently called the Political Affairs Council Industrial Department.

He mainly asked when the construction of those Battleships could begin.

But each time, the reply was that preparations were still underway, requiring patience and further waiting. This left Sengoku feeling helpless, so he called the Five Elders again.

He asked if they could first send in a batch of Battleships from the Demon Slayer World for use.

Although the Star Gate was small.

Didn't they send in the Flying Warships before? This proved that the World Government definitely had the means!

But how could the Five Elders dare to agree directly? They only said they would consider it.

Then they turned around and asked Lord Imu for instructions on whether Stussy should send a few Warships to the Marine Headquarters.

However, the reply they received was that the Marines were not in urgent need of replacing their Warships right now, and they should wait until their own Warships were ready!

Im would not spoil the Marines.

Sending Stussy to deliver three Flying Warships before was because they were indeed needed.

Therefore, Sengoku naturally got nothing and could only wait eagerly for news from the Industrial Division.

But little did he know that the Industrial Division was also incredibly busy right now, especially the Naval Vessel Department, which was responsible for managing the major Shipyards.

As mentioned before, Water Seven was mainly responsible for manufacturing 'War Beast' class Marine Warships, which were the largest Warships specifically used for executing Buster Calls.

Most of the various Marine Warships were actually handled by Shipyards directly under the World Government.

But the problem was:

These Shipyards had been building Wooden Ships for eight or nine hundred years. Now, suddenly having to build large Iron Ships, they first had to completely renovate the Shipyards.

This first step alone would consume a large amount of time and manpower.

Next, they would need various large shipbuilding equipment. First and foremost was the steelmaking furnace technology that could meet the demand, which was the most basic requirement.

Then there were large forging presses, cranes, and so on.

This part was actually manageable, as there were many ready-made ones in the Demon Slayer World. They could just be disassembled, transported in, and reassembled.

The most crucial part was the people!

The original Shipwrights were basically useless; they had no experience in manufacturing Battleships at all.

Although they could learn, the World Government didn't have the time to just wait for them to learn.

They could only introduce excellent shipbuilding talent from the Demon Slayer World!

This was another very tedious and time-consuming process.

Actually, there was another method.

That was to directly create new Battleship Design Blueprints based on the needs of the Marine Headquarters, then hand them over to the major Shipyards in the Demon Slayer World for manufacturing, and send them in after they were built.

After all, the Height and Physique/Build of people in the Sea Star World varied greatly, so the Warship Size and internal space would definitely need to be expanded accordingly.

But in that case, if the Star Gate wasn't upgraded, it would only be hard on Stussy...

Another point was also the reason Im was unwilling to upgrade the Demon Slayer Star Gate: the Era of the Demon Slayer World was on the eve of the First World War.

But what if the next World or the World after that had a Second World War, or a World with a modern setting?

At that time, there would definitely be better Warships, or even complete nuclear-powered Aircraft Carriers and the like.

Of course.

Warship Technology would definitely get better and better. Waiting for the next better one would be endless.

But as a Transmigrator from a Modern World.

Regarding the basic requirements for Warships, he naturally preferred to use Modern Warships as the standard.

So Im's current idea was to first let the Shipwrights from the Sea Star Homeland familiarize themselves with the 'Battleship' manufacturing technology of the Demon Slayer World, but not rush to start construction in the Homeland.

After a 'WWII' or 'Modern' Otherworld was opened, they could seamlessly transition to the Warship technology of these higher Eras.

Transitioning from building Wooden Ships to building Battleships would definitely be extremely painful, but transitioning from building Battleships to building modern Warships would likely be much easier.

At that time, they would comprehensively renovate the Shipyards in the Homeland!

This way, the idea became clear. There was no need to introduce a large number of Demon Slayer Shipbuilding talent. They only needed to introduce some Master Craftsmen in shipbuilding to teach the Shipwrights in the Homeland.

Or, let the Shipwrights from the Homeland go to the Demon Slayer World to 'study abroad'!

Soon.

Im's Will was transmitted to the World Government through the Five Elders. Its influence could be said to spread throughout the entire Sea Star World.

Even though he basically didn't manage affairs, if he truly intervened, it would affect every aspect of people's lives worldwide.

Ultimately.

The Ship Rudder of the World Government, this giant ship, was still held in his hands.

And the greatest impact from the Battleship technology of the Demon Slayer World naturally fell upon Water Seven, which was reputed to gather the world's best and most Shipwrights!

At this moment.

Dr. Boyle from Fish-Man Island was leading many Fish-Man Craftsmen in the project to build the Large Gas Storage.

Of course.

The biggest change was the appearance of forty Yarukiman Mangroves on the Island, making Water Seven look as if it was dotted with green giant umbrellas.

This directly allowed the Residents to use various Bubble Tools, such as Bubble Bicycles and the like.

Knock, knock, knock.

"Come in."

"Lord Jerome, you were looking for us?"

Fish-Man Tom, who had a very large Body Size and skin the color of yellow rubber, and Mayor Manan, accompanied by Iceberg and Franky behind them, walked into the Base Chief's Office of the Sea Train Research Base.

"Yes, please sit."

Jerome, the current Vice Director of Maritime Affairs Department, gestured with his Palm towards the large wide chairs in front.

"Thank you."

Mr. Tom chuckled and first politely let Mayor Manan choose a seat, then walked to another chair and sat down.

Iceberg and Franky stood on either side, the former looking serious, while the latter shook his head and looked around at the various decorations in the Office.

"I invited you here this time because there is a matter concerning the Fate of Water Seven that I wanted to discuss with the four of you first."

Deputy Division Chief Jerome said, taking out four somewhat thick File Bags from a drawer.

"Iceberg and Franky are also participating?" Mr. Tom asked in confusion.

"Of course. One is a Talent recognized by the Administrative Department, and the other is a Researcher reserved by the Academy of Science. There's no harm in them being exposed to this information."

"Please take a look first. You'll understand everything after reading."

Deputy Division Chief Jerome revealed a meaningful Smile.

"Alright, please wait a moment."

Mayor Manan nodded, then opened the File Bag, took out the Documents inside, and began reading. Tom, Iceberg, and Franky on the side followed suit.

As they read, the Expressions of the four showed almost identical changes.

From surprise, shock, to disbelief, their dumbfounded Expressions made Deputy Division Chief Jerome across from them quite satisfied.

"Since you've finished reading, I'll speak."

"First, Mayor Manan, you will decide whether Water Seven is willing to prepare to accept reform and gradually transition from Wooden Ship technology to Iron Ship technology."

Deputy Division Chief Jerome said straightforwardly.

"You should be able to feel that Wooden Ships will definitely be eliminated in the Future. If Water Seven doesn't change, then in the Future..."

Mayor Manan nodded with difficulty. At this moment, his heavy Heart could not spare attention for the shock of the Star Gate and the Otherworld.

"Therefore, our Maritime Affairs Department hopes that the major Shipyards in Water Seven will suspend operations for one year, allowing excellent Shipwrights, including Iceberg and Franky, to go to Special Zone No. 2 in the Demon Slayer World to learn shipbuilding technology."

"During this period, the World Government will guarantee the Daily Life of the Residents of Water Seven."

Deputy Division Chief Jerome's tone was very sincere, and what he said also made people feel the Government's sincerity. At this point, Mr. Tom said.

"What about me? Do I have to go too?"

"Would you like to go?"

Mr. Tom nodded and laughed heartily, "Hahaha, shipbuilding technology from an Otherworld, of course I'm very interested!"

"But what about the Research and Development work for the Sea Train?"

"This..."

(End of Chapter)