Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

She knew about the bear and why the king of the Sorbe Kingdom had chosen this path.

She also knew that Bonney harbored resentment towards Vegapunk.

However, the contract that made Kuma into an experimental subject was executed by Vegapunk. In Bonney's mind, Vegapunk was both a friend and the murderer who turned her father into this state.

It's better for Vegapunk to explain some things to Bonney himself.

Luffy knew that besides Bonney, there was another person who was also quite excited; Franky next to him was already striking a pose.

"Super! We're finally going to see Vegapunk!"

Franky said, "I've wanted to see him for a long time."

"By the way, Franky, you mentioned before that you spent those two years in Vegapunk's former research lab?" Luffy suddenly remembered.

"Yup!"

Franky grinned and said, "Even just a little bit of technology left behind has made tremendous progress. I really want to discuss technology with him."

As one of the world's top shipwrights and cyborgs, Franky's admiration for Vegapunk is deep-seated.

He spent two years in Baltimore, Vegapunk's hometown, studying the technical materials left by Vegapunk in the ruins of the laboratory on that winter island. Those discarded manuscripts alone were enough for him to make a qualitative leap in mechanical modification technology.

And soon we will see the living Vegapunk himself.

This excitement is like that of a devout believer about to meet their god.

Franky now understands why Luffy's fans get so excited when they see him.

After the roles were reversed, I immediately felt the same way!

"Laser technology! Alloy materials! Energy systems! Artificial intelligence!"

Franky counted on his fingers and exclaimed, "The blueprints I saw in Baltimore were just the tip of the iceberg. Vegapunk's research must have reached an even more incredible level!"

The pacifists and seraphim he had encountered before were already enough to surprise him.

Luffy laughed too, "I'm also very interested in that guy."

He looked at Stussy, his hands behind his head. "But I'm curious about something else."

"Since the World Government has controlled Vegapunk for so many years, why is it suddenly going to such lengths to eliminate him? And why send out an admiral-level force? Could it be that Vegapunk is actually quite strong?"

Nami nodded in agreement.

Anyone who can get the World Government to deploy an admiral-level fighter must be a terrifyingly powerful individual.

The Four Emperors like Kaido, Big Mom, and Whitebeard, or beings like Dragon of the Revolutionary Army who pose a direct threat to the World Government.

Although Vegapunk is a scientist, if the World Government sends an admiral to deal with him, does that mean that his own strength is so great that an admiral would have to take action?

Stussy shook his head. "What's strong isn't Vegapunk himself, but the technology he possesses."

"The admiral is not dealing with Vegapunk, but with a group of pacifists like Kuma, and Seraphim."

Luffy quipped, "Those guys who are immortal like the Five Elders."

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Zoro, who was not far away, said, "I met someone just like them in Wano Country, one of Kaido's subordinates, the guy named King."

"Yes, the Seraph's special ability is created using the bloodline factor of Ash."

Stussy explained, "Based on the original Seven Warlords of the Sea, it combines the bloodline factors of the Lunaria race and the abilities of Devil Fruits, and is the strongest war weapon personally crafted by Vegapunk. Each Seraphim possesses combat power comparable to or even surpassing that of the original Seven Warlords of the Sea, and is absolutely obedient to orders."

"There is a strict control sequence regarding the use of Seraphs. The authority levels, from lowest to highest, are: the authorized person holding the authority chip, Sentomaru, Vegapunk himself, and the highest authority... the Five Elders!"

Luffy nodded thoughtfully. "So, if the Navy's progress on Egghead Island doesn't go smoothly, the Five Elders will arrive, is that what you mean?"

Stussy nodded.

This is what she is most worried about.

Robin adjusted his glasses. "What did Vegapunk do that even the Five Elders have to get involved?"

Stussy thought for a moment and said, "Vegapunk is planning to do something that will definitely cause panic in the World Government."

"I don't know the specifics; Vegapunk didn't tell me the whole plan."

But based on my understanding of him, and his understanding of the World Government, the fact that he chose not to leave Egghead Island and instead chose to confront the Navy's attack head-on indicates that he was already prepared.

Luffy grinned and said, "That makes it even more interesting."

They're just the Five Elders; it's not like we haven't fought them before!

.......

The waters off Egherd.

The Thousand Sunny cut through the waves and sailed slowly in this unfamiliar sea.

An indescribable, strange aura permeated the air, as if some enormous entity was lurking nearby, or as if countless eyes were watching the ship from underwater.

A light mist hung over the sea, shrouding the distant scenery in a hazy veil.

Nami stood on the deck, shading her eyes with her hand as she gazed at the surrounding sea.

The markings on the nautical chart became blurred in this area, and the direction of the recording pointer also became slightly disordered.

As an experienced navigator, she could sense that something was amiss in this area, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.

"Is this the waters around Egghead Island that Stussy mentioned?" Nami muttered to herself.

"It doesn't look any different... No, it's precisely because it looks no different that it's even stranger."

The seas of the New World are often known for their extreme climate conditions and dangerous natural phenomena.

Storms, giant waves, unusual magnetic fields, and extreme temperatures were all commonplace during voyages in the New World.

But this sea was too calm, too calm for the New World to be like.

This apparent normality, however, reveals a strong trace of human intervention.

Inside the cabin, Stusi was sharing more information about Egghead Island with everyone.

"Vegapunk has six clones."

"Six?" Franky asked. "Were they made with technology?"

"No, it's the power of a Devil Fruit."

Stussy said, "He used some kind of Devil Fruit ability to materialize different aspects of his personality, creating six independent individuals."

Chopper's mouth dropped open in surprise. "So that means there are six Vegapunks?"

"To be precise, it is the embodiment of six different personality facets of Vegapunk's original self."

Stussy explained, “Each clone has its own independent consciousness and ability to act, representing a specific part of Vegapunk’s personality.”

For example, integrity, evil, thought, wisdom, rage, and desire.

These clones each have their own research areas, working methods, and thought processes, but they all share the same root: Vegapunk's mind.

Robin gave a thoughtful look.

This idea of ​​splitting oneself into multiple independent individuals sounds quite rare and carries enormous risks.

Since each clone is an independent individual, disagreements are possible.

even......

Stussy sighed. "Given what happened, and the fact that Vegapunk hadn't contacted me before, by the time I got the news it was too late. So I think it's very likely that someone betrayed us."

The most likely thing is that

One of the clones contacted the World Government and planned this operation.

Then replace the real Vegapunk!

Kuzan was leaning against the cabin wall, his hands in his pockets.

Hearing this, he couldn't help but scoff, "The world government is really skilled at playing the spy game."

Actually, he had considered becoming a spy back then.

He was invited to serve as the captain of the Navy Headquarters' secret special forces unit, Sharp Blade.

However, because he joined the Straw Hat Pirates, he became a real pirate.

"Wait, Kuzan, why are you looking at me like that?"

Luffy pointed to himself.

Kuzan laughed, "Oh, you sinful man."

Luffy: "??"

After listening to Stussy's explanation, I roughly gained an understanding of Vegapunk.

“That guy is pretty good,” he said.

"He's more than just a great guy!" Franky exclaimed excitedly. "Many of Vegapunk's inventions are groundbreaking."

Stussy nodded.

Vegaponk's research covers a very wide range of fields, from basic science to applied technology, encompassing almost everything imaginable.

This is why world governments both need him and fear him.

"Take lineage factors for example."

At this point, Stussy looked at Sanji.

This technology was originally discovered by Vegapunk, Vinsmoke Judge, and others.

They were collaborating with the MADS research team at the time, and through in-depth analysis of the basic substances of living organisms, they discovered this special factor that exists in all living organisms.

Through the artificial modification of lineage factors, it is theoretically possible to endow a living being with any desired trait, such as superhuman physical strength, special abilities, or even the power of a Devil Fruit.

The study of ancestry factors was halted because the world government considered it a dangerous activity.

But Bergabank did not stop his research and subsequently used the substance in several studies.