Upon hearing Pryce mention the possibility of mass-producing explosive tags, Whitebeard eyes lit up.
With the impending battle against the Marines, the Whitebeard Pirates were in desperate need of enhanced combat capabilities!
Although the Whitebeard Pirates were formidable on the seas, the true overlords were undoubtedly the Marines! Their vast numbers, elite forces, and mid-tier combatants were overwhelming!
However, with a substantial supply of explosive tags, this disadvantage could be effectively mitigated! The destructive power of explosive tags far surpassed that of a single cannon shot! Moreover, the cost of these explosive tags was, frankly, cheaper than cannonballs.
And the most crucial point was that in the world of one piece, the effectiveness of cannonballs was even less than that of bullets! Anyone with a bit of skill could easily split an incoming cannonball in half with a sword, and even without a sword, most cannonballs would just end up in the sea!
Explosive tags, on the other hand, were far superior in power and effectiveness compared to cannonballs!
Additionally, the main issue was that cannons were extremely troublesome to carry! In the heat of battle, it was impractical for the Whitebeard Pirates' fighters to pull out a massive cannon from their backs, set it up, aim at the enemy, pull out the fuse, light it, and then cover their ears waiting for it to fire!
By that time, the Marines would already be charging with their swords! But explosive tags brilliantly solved this problem! They could also be used unexpectedly!
"Produce them!"
"I'm investing a lot in this project!" Whitebeard laughed heartily and nodded, speaking earnestly.
"Great!" Pryce also nodded.
"Kid, don't get too excited yet. You still need to give me an exact number!" Whitebeard said with a chuckle.
"Let's start with ten billion!"
"With around three billion, I can set up several assembly lines, and the remaining funds can be used to purchase materials and manpower!" After some thought, Pryce confidently stated.
"No problem, the funds are available!"
"Marco, does the crew's current account have enough money?"
"If not, I'll even use my own savings to make up the difference!" Whitebeard nodded solemnly and turned to Marco.
"Pops, what are you saying!"
"Since Pryce joined us, our ship's finances have been better than ever!"
"Ten billion is definitely cheap we can afford it. You should keep your savings for yourself!" Marco joked.
Whitebeard nodded.
"Fully support Pryce in producing explosive tags, and make sure they are of the highest quality!" Whitebeard said seriously.
Marco also put aside his playful demeanor and immediately turned to leave. The battle with the Marines was now imminent!
Everyone knew that since the Marines dared to publicly execute Fire Fist Ace, they must have been fully prepared! By then, the elite forces and top-tier combatants of the Navy will surely gather at Marineford!
Although the overall strength of the Whitebeard Pirates is formidable, they are still outnumbered, and dealing with the Navy top-tier fighters is a significant challenge!
Whitebeard is extremely determined to rescue Portgas D. Ace, but he doesn't want to risk the lives of his other children for Ace sake! It's important to note that Whitebeard doesn't favor anyone. As long as someone calls him "Father," he treats them equally!
At this point, Pryce explosive tags will play a crucial role! With these explosive tags, even an ordinary combatant might be able to take on a Navy Rear Admiral or Vice Admiral in an unexpected situation.
Of course, we shouldn't expect them to take on Admirals—the gap in strength is too vast. Those Admirals should be left to Whitebeard and his division commanders!
Watching Marco hurry out, Whitebeard face showed a hint of apology.
After all, the dozen or so Time Chambers on the island were all crafted by Pryce during this period of overtime work! Whitebeard naturally knew how exhausted Pryce must be!
Now, with the mass production of explosive tags and the assembly line for their creation, Pryce workload has undoubtedly increased even further.
"Pryce, these are special times. You've been working hard!"
"Once we get through this, take a good break and go out to relax!" Whitebeard patted Pryce shoulder with a touch of remorse and spoke earnestly.
Pryce shrugged.
"It's fine. It's for the sake of the crew!" Pryce replied casually.
But to Whitebeard, those words sounded deeply moving and full of righteous determination!
"Don't worry, our crew is gathered here now, and we're not short on manpower!"
"I'll make sure those over-energetic brats give you their full support!" Whitebeard said seriously.
After all, Pryce had previously ordered the combatants not to train in the Time Chambers for too long, limiting them to half a day.
With the help of Senzu Beans, the other half of the day left these guys brimming with energy! The fish in the surrounding seas have almost been wiped out by them! Not for food, but just to vent their excess energy! Now, with this new task, they'll have a perfect outlet for their unused strength!
However, Whitebeard was overthinking it.
After their time training in the Time Chambers, the combatants' admiration for Pryce had reached its peak! There was no need for orders—once they heard the news, they were already eager to break their necks working for Pryce!
"By the way, give me the remaining explosive tags. I'll test their power!"
After finishing his instructions, Whitebeard turned to Pryce and extended his hand.
Pryce didn't hesitate and handed over the remaining dozen or so explosive tags to Whitebeard. Whitebeard then used a teleportation tag and left.
The Whitebeard Pirates have a large crew, and among them are some sailors skilled in construction and civil engineering.
They began working in a remote and hidden area of the island! Whitebeard directly boarded Red-Haired Shanks' pirate ship.
At this time, Red-Haired Shanks, having acquired the Time Chamber, had also found a small island to serve as his temporary base.
Under the 200x gravity, Red-Haired Shanks continuously swung his sword, each strike carrying the terrifying pressure of Conqueror's Haki.
However, under such immense gravity, Shanks was also drenched in sweat!
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