Although the system's current progress requirement is to produce 100 million explosive tags, a number that seems almost unattainable, as long as the price is right, it's definitely achievable!
The cost of producing 100 million explosive tags would amount to 100 billion Berries, but that's not a problem at all! After all, the construction cost of the ten Time Chambers alone has already reached 30 billion Berries! Calculating based on the proportion, it's completely manageable!
However, it's still best to try making them first! Although these explosive tags are cheap, the progress standard is only counted after they've been detonated! This means that simply producing them isn't enough—they must also be used!
But with so many members in the Whitebeard Pirates, distributing them for use should be easy! And if all else fails, these explosive tags could be made into the most basic version, like Senzu Beans, and sold—that wouldn't be a bad idea either!
"Let's start making them!" Pryce also knew that overthinking things now would be pointless. It's essential to understand the power of the explosive tags first. If their power is too low, even selling them cheaply would be useless.
Soon, relying on the system-provided method for crafting explosive tags in his mind, Pryce produced over thirty of them.
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An hour later.
Pryce wiped the sweat from his forehead. Despite putting in serious effort and time, he could only make a little over thirty explosive tags in an hour.
If he had to rely solely on himself, it would take who knows how many years! It's better to test their power first. If they're effective, Whitebeard would definitely invest! Then, setting up a factory for mass production would be the way to go!
Excited, Pryce immediately took his explosive tags and headed toward the island.
By now, almost the entire Whitebeard Pirates crew was stationed on this island. Since Whitebeard had decided to make this island their main base, the previously uninhabited island had been developed extensively by the crew. Among the facilities were a training ground and a shooting range.
After a moment of thought, Pryce made his way to the shooting range.
"Commander Pryce!" A combatant spotted Pryce and immediately walked up enthusiastically, greeting him with a smile.
Pryce returned the smile warmly. By now, Pryce was well-known throughout the Whitebeard Pirates! Wherever he went, people noticed him, and admirers and fans were everywhere!
Typically, scientific talents like Pryce, who focused on high-level inventions and experiments, were often dismissed by the rough-and-tumble combatants. But Pryce was an exception! These pirates, who valued strength above all, unanimously held Pryce in high regard.
After all, all of Pryce inventions had benefited them greatly!
Soon, the combatant's loud greeting caught the attention of other fighters. Although many knew of Pryce, they hadn't met him in person. Upon learning that this man was Pryce, they immediately gathered around.
"Pryce-sama!"
"Seeing you today, you truly live up to your reputation!" The pirates chattered excitedly.
"Commander Pryce is indeed extraordinary!"
A division commander walked over and sincerely praised him. These words immediately made Pryce blush—such high praise!
"Pryce, the Time Chamber you invented is absolutely amazing!"
"I feel like my strength has already increased by more than half in just these two days!" One of the fighters exclaimed loudly.
"Keep it up, everyone! There are endless seas waiting for you to conquer in the future!"
Pryce shouted encouragingly. His words immediately ignited excitement among all the pirates!
"Everyone, I have other matters to attend to, so make sure to focus on your training!"
"Oh, and don't overwork yourselves to the point of harming your health!" Pryce added before turning to leave.
As they watched Pryce retreating figure, the pirates' eyes were filled with gratitude.
"I never expected someone as brilliant as Pryce to care so much about us!"
"That's right! Pryce not only showed us how to become stronger but also encouraged us!"
"Brothers, what are we waiting for? Let's get back to training!" A fighter from the Whitebeard Pirates shouted loudly, immediately drawing cheers from the others.
Pryce, hearing the voices behind him, chuckled as he walked toward the shooting range. Just then, Pryce suddenly heard gunfire from the training area. Although the Whitebeard Pirates had a shooting range, most pirates considered firearms too weak, as many could rely on their physical strength or Devil Fruit abilities to perfectly block bullets! But there were exceptions.
As soon as Pryce entered, he saw a man dressed in a kimono who looked quite handsome—It was Izou, the 16th Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates!
Indeed, his weapons were dual pistols!
"Pryce, oh no, I should call you Commander Pryce now!" Izou turned his head and, upon seeing Pryce, exclaimed with delight.
"Commander Izou, you're too kind!" Pryce replied with a hearty laugh.
"I usually see you either in the lab or staying indoors. What brings you here today?" Izou asked curiously. After all, Pryce was now a prominent figure in the Whitebeard Pirates, and his daily whereabouts naturally drew attention.
"Haha, I've just developed something new and came to the shooting range to test it out!" Pryce said with a smile.
However, Izou seemed too caught up in the joy of seeing Pryce to notice what he had just said.
"Though I've never seen you in action, I've noticed you don't usually carry firearms or anything like that!" Izou was still fixated on this point.
Suddenly, Izou realized something.
"You've developed something new?" Izou asked in surprise. It had only been a few days since Pryce invented the Time Chamber, and now he had already created something new? This speed was simply unbelievable!
"Yes, let's see how powerful it is!" Pryce nodded with a smile.
"Why didn't Pops and Marco come with you?" Izou asked curiously.
After all, whenever Pryce developed something new, he usually showed it to Whitebeard and Marco first. This time, he was alone!
"I'm not sure about its power yet, so I didn't tell them!" Pryce shook his head and explained. After all, the power of the explosive tags is still unknown.
"Oh my god, I'm so lucky!"
"Am I really going to be the first to witness something developed by you Pryce?" Izou exclaimed in surprise, but anyone could hear the joy in his voice!
[Found another version of this fic, this one sides with the marines 💀]
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