The Straw Hat Pirates' Scientist

"Ding~"

"Congratulations, host, on completing the mission [The Biological Laboratory Established by a Novice Scientist]. Rewards: Super Serum*3, Deep Sea Warrior Potion*1, Biological Warrior Modification Technology (1/5 fragment, mission reward, recyclable)."

As the familiar notification sound rang out, the notification box reappeared in Ron's eyes.

"So many rewards!"

Ron's eyes lit up, and he became somewhat excited.

Although there are no points in this reward, it provides 3 Super Serums, 1 Deep Sea Warrior Potion, and 1 Bio-Warrior Modification Technology.

He had seen this biological warrior modification technology in the shop before; a single fragment of the blueprint was worth 8000 points, definitely an S-grade technology.

Even if he doesn't use it, just recycling it is worth 2400 points.

Therefore, although this mission does not offer any points rewards, its actual value is far from low.

"The complete blueprint for this Deep Sea Warrior potion actually requires a whopping 4500 points."

"If you buy the finished product, it will cost 45 points, which is a full 4.5 million Berries."

Ron quickly glanced at the store and couldn't help but sigh again.

The only function of this Deep Sea Warrior potion is to increase the user's water tolerance.

After using the potion, ordinary people can gain water-related abilities similar to those of the merfolk.

While it won't grant users ten times the strength of the merfolk, their swimming speed and underwater diving time far surpass those of ordinary humans.

They possess water skills comparable to those of the merfolk, except for their strength.

Of course, while it won't increase strength tenfold like the Murlocs, it will still increase some basic strength appropriately.

According to the instructions, it is about three times that of an average person.

This is equivalent to the effect of the gold-quality E-grade fitness supplement that Ron was preparing to make.

"As expected of an item worth 4500 points, its enhancement effect alone is comparable to that of an item worth 500 points."

Ron casually took out the Deep Sea Warrior potion.

The medicine is a pale blue liquid that looks somewhat like a cocktail.

Upon opening the bottle of medicine, a scent of passion fruit immediately wafted out.

"It looks like it should taste good."

Ron gulped down the potion, and a sensation of passion fruit mixed with a slightly intoxicating taste immediately filled his mouth.

The next moment, Ron felt a tingling sensation all over his body, as if he had just come down from the second floor of the bathhouse.

Immediately afterwards, he felt an unprecedented sense of fullness.

"It's as if I have an inexhaustible source of power within me!"

Ron knew this was the Deep Sea Warrior serum working its magic; his strength should now be three times greater.

"Let me try!"

Ron used to be able to lift a dumbbell weighing about 60 pounds with one hand, which was the result of his long-term training in the gym.

But now, he casually lifted up a component device weighing 150 kilograms next to him.

"They've actually gotten that much stronger!!"

This wasn't Ron's maximum strength; according to his estimation, the limit was around 170 pounds.

Keep in mind that with one arm weighing around 170 pounds, and both arms in a fight, it's practically superhuman for an average person.

Even Alvida's iron rod, Ron can now swing it.

He can't quite achieve her ease yet, but this is already a big step forward for Ron.

From this moment on, Ron was no longer a "weak and helpless" logistics researcher.

"Taking the Deep Sea Warrior serum will affect the body-strengthening supplement to some extent, preventing it from achieving the originally planned three-fold increase. However, if it can increase by another one or two times, it will be worth its value."

After his physical strength increased threefold, Ron not only did not lose interest in the fitness supplements, but became even more eager for them.

If Ron's power were increased by one or two times from its current level, it might be comparable to Alvida's.

Although he no longer had to fight on the front lines, the increase in strength made his scientific research much easier.

Operating some equipment and tools also requires a lot of physical effort.

Increased strength will also lead to increased physical stamina.

After all, strength comes from the movement of muscles and bones; it doesn't appear out of thin air.

His physical condition should now be two to three times better than before, and his stamina will also increase significantly.

"very good!"

Ron was in a good mood and left the lounge, heading to the deck of the pirate ship.

His lounge was located near the stern of the boat.

Under normal circumstances, no one other than Luffy is allowed to enter the area where the lounge is located.

"Ron, you're out? Did you make some new invention?" Luffy asked excitedly when he saw Ron.

"Researching that area isn't that easy; I need a lot of material!"

"But the things on the Alvida Pirates' ship are simply not enough. We haven't encountered a single island in the past few days, so we haven't been able to purchase the materials we need."

"We must find a good navigator as soon as possible."

Ron said helplessly.

In fact, the Alvida Pirates did not have a single navigator.

Good navigators are not easy to find.

Even Koby's navigation skills are 90% better than those of the Orita Pirates.

This shows how poor the pirate crew's navigation skills were.

"Ron, when are we going to find that excellent navigator you're talking about?!" Luffy pouted as he asked Ron.

He clearly wanted to find a good navigator, as the ship's food supplies had almost run out.

He really wants to eat barbecue!

However, they didn't encounter any villages or towns along the way, making it impossible to make purchases. If this continued, Luffy felt like he was going crazy.

"Captain Luffy, we've spotted a merchant ship ahead. Should we attack it?" Just then, a pirate rushed forward and asked.

After all, they were pirates; how could they not rob merchant ships when they encountered them?

When I worked for Alvida before, I would naturally plunder every ship I saw.

However, now that they have a new captain, they naturally need to ask Luffy first.

"What's with the nonsense? We're pirates! Go and bring over everything edible, drinkable, and usable from their ship!"

Ron immediately spoke up, but after thinking for a moment, he added another sentence.

"Just leave them the most basic food they need to survive."

After all, having received nine years of compulsory education, they cannot be as brutal and ruthless as other pirates.

Unless the opponent is a brutal pirate, Ron will not hesitate or hold back when he strikes.

Just like the loyal gangsters, they wouldn't lay a hand on ordinary people, but when facing other gangsters, they would show no mercy.

Because what goes around comes around.

From the moment I stepped into that line of work, my head was always on my back.

Everyone understands one principle: those who kill will always be killed.

Ron strongly agreed with this.

So from the moment he set sail, as a pirate, even if he is killed by other pirates or the navy in the future, he can only blame his bad luck in being transported to the pirate world instead of the peaceful ancient world.

But he will never regret it.

Luffy had no objection to Ron's arrangement, after all, Luffy himself was not a brutal pirate.

Compared to One Piece, Luffy's actual role is more like the Pirate King or the Adventure King.

"Go!"

"Watch how powerful I am!"

"Remember this, all of you: take all the meat with you. Captain Luffy loves meat the most."

Alvida's men immediately charged toward the merchant ship with shouts.

They have extensive experience in this area, so Luffy and Roon don't need to give any orders.

"Um?"

Just then, Ron's eyes suddenly flashed, and a half-smile appeared on his face.

"I never expected to run into her here!"

Seeing Ron's expression, Luffy blinked his big eyes in confusion and asked, "Ron, who are you talking about? Did you run into a friend?"

"Luffy, our navigator has appeared!" Ron grinned.

"What? Who is it? Where is that person? I want her to be my partner!" Luffy exclaimed excitedly.

"That's the person who just jumped over from the merchant ship across the street and went into the storage compartment," Ron said with a smile.

"Go ahead, she's in there!"