The Straw Hat Pirates' Scientist

"Is this what murder is?"

Ron slowly put away the Smart Pistol, feeling a slight ripple in his heart, but not the nausea and vomiting he had imagined.

After all, he had fantasized about what his first murder would be like.

However, the current situation is slightly different from what I imagined.

He clearly killed Colonel Morgan with a headshot, but it was as if he had just killed an NPC in a game.

"Is it because Colonel Morgan is a scumbag, and I feel no guilt when killing him? Or is it because I'm inherently cold-blooded...?"

Ron immediately put the latter out of his mind.

How could such a fine young man be cold-blooded?

It must be because Morgan was such a scumbag that Ron no longer considered him a human being.

So getting shot in the head isn't much different from swatting a fly.

Then it's good if you don't feel any emotional turmoil.

Who would feel guilty, weep, or feel ashamed for swatting a fly?

"Ding~"

"Congratulations, host, for facing the harsh realities of life and forging ahead on the path of scientific research, eliminating the first obstacle that stood in your way, and completing the achievement [Scientists Can Also Lift a Knife], and receiving the following rewards: Rookie Scientist Basic Research Equipment Advanced Components *10, Special Material Boxes *5, Bee No. 7 Information Data Collection Robot *1."

The notification sound interrupted Ron's thoughts, jolting him awake.

"That's awesome! I just got an achievement award, and now I've got another one."

Ron was also somewhat surprised.

After all, he hadn't even had time to enjoy the reward he just received, and now he was getting another one.

Moreover, what they obtained this time was equally extraordinary.

Besides the essential research equipment components for scientists, there are two other things that are most important.

One is the Bee No. 7 information data collection robot, and the other is a special material box.

The former is a tiny robot, only the size of a bee, capable of collecting data according to Ron's commands, including combat footage, biological samples, and so on.

The latter was a box containing special materials. After Ron glanced at the list of materials inside, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.

Some of them can be used to make time machines, and some can be used to make GX-type Byakugan.

This is exactly what Ron desperately needs right now.

"Moreover, these bee-sized miniature robots remind me of the ones Dr. Gero used in Dragon Ball to spy on Goku and his friends' battles, gather information, and create androids."

Ron muttered to himself.

Of course, this miniature robot is not the one from Dragon Ball.

It was developed by scientists from the Alliance of Scientists of All Worlds, but its function is similar.

It can not only go out to collect information on its own, but also carry out ultra-long-distance operations.

As long as you carry the honeycomb with you, no matter how far the micro-robot flies away or whether there is magnetic interference, the micro-robot can fly back on its own.

Its working principle is somewhat similar to the permanent pointers used on the Grand Line, but it is more advanced.

Because of the special magnetic field emitted by the honeycomb, it can shield against interference from ordinary magnetic fields.

Ron glanced at it and found that the blueprint for manufacturing this miniature robot was worth a whopping 17500 points, while the complete blueprint was worth a full 35000 points.

This price is already very high.

It's worth noting that a complete A-grade gene potion blueprint and a complete GX-type Reincarnation Eye blueprint both only require 3 points.

Therefore, the rewards this time can be described as very generous.

The only pity is that, just like the previous reward blueprints, this Bee No. 7 data collection robot also cannot be retrieved.

Otherwise, based on the blueprint's value of 35000 points, the finished product would be worth a full 35 million points, or 350 billion Berries.

Even if the recycling rate is only 10%, it's still comparable to 5 billion Berries.

This is yet another enormous fortune that could propel Ron to instant success.

"This is strengthening my heart!"

Ron was at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.

But getting this robot is already the biggest benefit, and Ron won't complain about getting a good deal.

So he didn't waste any time and released the information collection robot directly.

He happened to have some research to do and needed to collect some information.

However, this is, after all, the world of pirates, full of monsters, so Ron still gave a cautious order.

If it were detected by some powerful individuals with Observation Haki or extremely keen intuition...

If Ron were to destroy it, he would be heartbroken.

However, this made Ron even less affected by Colonel Morgan's death.

They even felt that the other person's death was a good thing, and that it would be even better if they could die a few more times.

"Colonel Montez is dead?"

The surrounding navy personnel were completely bewildered by the scene before them, exchanging bewildered glances.

"Alright, this tyrant is finally dead."

"Finally, we no longer have to endure his brutal rule."

"That's fantastic!"

But a moment later, everyone cheered together, and some even threw their knives and guns into the air.

"Hey, what's going on here? I have a feeling something's off about this navy." Zoro was even more confused than the navy.

He set sail earlier than Luffy and had seen quite a few marines.

But he had never seen a naval force like this before, and it was completely baffling to him.

"That's really interesting!"

Luffy hadn't really thought that much about it; he just found the group of marines in front of him quite interesting.

However, Luffy sees this as perfectly normal.

Because after this brief encounter, he already knew that Colonel Montez was utterly despicable.

So that scumbag is dead, everyone's happy.

Isn't this normal?

Just then, a slightly tall, middle-aged man with a serious face walked straight over from the crowd.

"We are all very grateful to you for saving our base and this town from the tyrant."

But you did kill a naval captain!

For the sake of the Navy's honor, we cannot stand idly by.

Please leave this town immediately. At least for the sake of morality, we will not notify headquarters for the time being.

The navy officer lowered the brim of his hat, seemingly afraid to look Luffy and the others in the eye, but his voice was surprisingly heavy and loud.

"Hey, our Pirate King, you've had your fun, so let's go. I'm having a burst of inspiration right now, and I'm going to research lots of interesting things."

As Ron spoke, he took out another orange from his pocket and peeled it as he spoke.

"Okay, let's go then!"

Luffy immediately smiled, clearly having a lot of fun.

However, there was a little incident before he left, just like the fight with Coby in the original story.

Luffy may seem carefree and easygoing on the surface, but he is actually quite perceptive when he needs to be.

He knew perfectly well that he and the others would be safe if they left now, but Coby's naval career might very well end here.

After spending a short time together, Luffy has come to regard Coby as a friend.

Therefore, he clearly understood how important becoming a Navy officer was to Kobe, which led to this dramatic turn of events where friends became enemies.

Zoro smiled slightly, a slight curve appearing at the corners of his mouth, clearly acknowledging Luffy's sense of righteousness.

As for Ron, he secretly thought that in the future, in addition to oranges, he should also carry some sunflower seeds in his pocket.

After all, even if the onlookers don't have watermelons, how can they be without melon seeds?

Thinking about this, he decided he should make a universal capsule specifically for storing food.

It should contain sunflower seeds and watermelon, and also include an ice-cold cola. That would be the perfect watermelon-eating combo.

Yes, and we also need to add a comfortable folding chair.

......

"They're all temporary workers? That means there are only three of us left in the pirate crew now!!"

Zoro leaned against the deck, looking speechless.