Dylan often feels puzzled about the technology in this world. There are seastones, robots, Vivre cards, and many other strange inventions. Even research on things like bloodline factors shows that the biology of this world is very advanced. So why is civilian technology so primitive in some areas?
Take the "Holy Land" Ohara and the "Future Country Baldimore" for instance. Who would believe that slaves work as trackers on the automated streets of Mariejois? Given the scientific advancements displayed by Vegapunk and the Lunarians, it's hard to believe they haven't solved the energy problem.
Then there's the industrial system. Kaido built dozens of weapon factories in a primitive society like Wano Country. Mariejois has plenty of money, people, and resources. There's no reason for them to use such primitive technology, right? Maybe it's bad taste? It doesn't seem like it; those guys are clearly proud of their "automatic walking road."
This world is full of contradictions. High-tech advancements like artificial intelligence coexist with primitive technologies and lifestyles. Laziness and war typically drive technological progress, and this world has no shortage of those.
If many Devil Fruit abilities were enhanced by technology, people wouldn't stay here fighting over scraps. They'd be exploring the stars. The Munch-Munch Fruit's ability to smelt superalloys proves this. The human foundation of this world is strong, too. With abilities like Taishu, swordsmanship, and Haki, interstellar colonization shouldn't be difficult.
Dylan recalled a saying he had seen before:
"The human race you think of: weak physically, with rubbish racial talents, getting hammered to the point of being unable to leave the house.
The actual human race: sweeping across the universe, colonizing the starry sky, killing angels and demons repeatedly."
In many stories, humans can seal or defeat most hostile forces before the protagonist arrives. The reason humans seem like beggars when the protagonist arrives is probably due to internal struggles or expansion collapse.
But in this world, full of infinite possibilities, the technology tree has grown into a crooked-neck tree. The lack of social science and institutions limits their vision and progress.
Dylan also saw the ruins of that tribe when he went to the moon. According to the murals, their system was old and rigid, similar to ancient Egypt.
"Brother, today's newspaper."
Nojiko approached Dylan's table with tea. There was a newspaper next to the plate. Dylan picked up the teacup and frowned after taking a sip. An article in the newspaper caught his attention. It was a code word he left for Bamond, indicating a difficult decision that needed direct communication.
A difficult decision...
Dylan pondered for a moment. Normally, such problems shouldn't exist. With the structure of the "Peace Round Table" and the power they held, there was almost nothing they couldn't solve on their own.
After reading the newspaper, Dylan put down the teacup and disappeared into the air.
"What's up?"
In East Blue's cave conference hall, only Dylan and Bamond were present. Bamond looked serious.
"The Revolutionary Army has withdrawn from East Blue, and even Belo Betty has gone to North Blue."
"Well," Dylan muttered, knowing that this matter was significant if Bamond needed to meet him directly. It had to be related to the Revolutionary Army or Dragon.
"Monkey D. Dragon went to Girona alone and told us..."
"He wants to see you!"
Dylan's expression remained unchanged. Girona's rapid rise was bound to attract attention. Dragon...
His roots in East Blue run deep.
What surprised Dylan was that Dragon found the clue first, not the World Government. At this stage, even if the World Government discovers something, they will likely remain passive. The cost of activating the "national treasure" might be too high, or there might be some "uncontrollable" factors involved.
They still hope they can deal with the "Lights" without activating the "National Treasure."
But this guy Dragon, Dylan also wanted to meet him.
Let's see if he is an absolutely rational person who "can kill his relatives," or a coward who is very calculating and knows that Garp will definitely intervene.
"Ask him to Shimotsuki village and tell him I'll wait for him there."
"Yes."
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Isshin Dojo.
Koshiro didn't seem surprised by Dylan's arrival. He sat cross-legged on the tatami, made tea for Dylan, and then looked at the man in front of him with a smile.
In just ten years, it was like a dragon emerging from the sea and the sun rising.
"I went to Wano Country a few years ago," Dylan picked up the tea cup and took a sip. "It's not in a good state right now."
"I know," Koshiro nodded, unsurprised.
There was no politeness or small talk between the two of them; they seemed like old friends.
"Huh? Information about the Revolutionary Army?"
Koshiro smiled and shook his head. "No, I've never been there, but I heard from my father that the location is very unique and dangerous, and it's not easy to pass on information."
Koshiro put down the tea cup and seemed lost in thought. After a while, he continued, "There... after all, there are so many unique things in the world. The World Government has been eyeing it for hundreds of years. Pirates have been circling around for a while."
"It's normal for a place stuck in its own ways to be invaded, especially in this era."
From his words, Dylan gathered some answers. It seemed Kozaburo's departure was mostly due to ideological differences.
He remembered Hitetsu definition of Kozaburo's going to sea as "illegal".
"Where's Roronoa Zoro? You must recognize him. Your father should be able to recognize him at a glance, right?"
The green-haired young man looked exactly like Shimotsuki Ushimaru. Judging by the time, Shimotsuki Ushimaru 20 years ago should have been in his 30s or 40s, so Kozaburo who went to sea 50 years ago must have met this brother or the head of the family.
"Of course, my father recognized him the first time he saw him. After all, he is the young master of the clan."
Dylan shook his head slightly. It seemed the group had tried to break away from the "agreement," but they accidentally fell into the other party's plan.
Roronoa Zoro is 21 years old, which means Roger had discovered this talent before he surrendered and made arrangements.
As for why it is the Shimotsuki family and not the Kozuki family, it's likely because Momonosuke is incompetent, and another reason could be "Ryuma."
Dylan didn't ask about Kuina or where Kozaburo was because standing in the yard outside the door was a man with slipper marks on his face.
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