The most courageous pirate hunter

"Original body, you need to think of a solution quickly."

Lilith, representing evil, was terrified. If this fell into the hands of the Monarchy, she would probably be going to heaven from now on.

"Without a doubt, Hermes Jormungandr is a genius."

"It's not that no one has eaten the large and small fruits over the past few centuries, but none of the effects they've developed have been as incredible as the Hunter King's. How did he manage to do it?"

Vegapunk was very curious about Hermes.

Because of all the things the other person has done since their debut, it seems that they are out of step with this world. It's a pity that we didn't collect their blood, otherwise we could have studied the bloodline factor.

"Vegapunk, where are you now?"

Just then, Vegapunk's Den Den Mushi rang, indicating that his call with Dragon was not over. At this moment, Dragon also rushed over from the Grand Line, looking very anxious.

"Dragon, you don't need to come."

“We’ve covered thousands of miles in an instant; you can’t catch up.”

Vegapunk sighed, having calmed down from his panic.

He knew that even if a dragon came, it couldn't save him.

"hateful."

Dragon lowered his voice unwillingly and continued, "Jormungandr captured you because they want you to work for the Monarchy. Once you reach their headquarters, send me your location. Trust me, the Revolutionary Army will rescue you later."

"understood."

"I'll hang up now."

Vegapunk hung up the Den Den Mushi, his gaze fixed on the holographic projection.

It's like having a God's-eye view; you can see everything clearly from every angle.

"Jie Jie~"

Do you believe the revolutionary army can rescue you?

Just as the call ended, a slightly amused voice echoed in the room, making Vegapunk and his six clones' hair stand on end. It was the voice of the Hunter King.

But what about people?

"No need to look around. The fact that you can hear my voice is just a minor ability of Observation Haki."

That voice, so close yet so far, rang in my ears once more—another incredible ability.

"A mere Observation Haki ability? Telepathy over long distances?"

"arrive!"

next second.

A feeling of weightlessness washed over him, and Egerhead returned to his normal size, crashing into the white sea. After splashing up a lot of waves, he bounced up and down. Angel Island was not far away.

"Is this a Sky Island?"

Vegapunk and his clones went outside and looked at the boundless white sea, the islands that appeared and disappeared overhead, and the thin air, all of which indicated that this was Skypiea.

They've already got a sitting duck.

Vegapunk didn't believe that the island's defensive weapons could stop the Hunter King, so he might as well stay calm. Since the Hunter King didn't kill him immediately, it must be because, as Dragon said, he wanted him to work for Monarch.

If that's the case, he will be safe.

"Vegapunk, what are you doing out here?"

At this moment, the five CP0 members outside all became anxious. The image of their boss being crushed to death with a single finger was still lingering in their minds.

"Welcome to the headquarters of the Monarch Organization."

"The world's number one scientist, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Hermes appeared silently, completely unaware of what had happened, and all five CP0 members were decapitated, their blood raining down on Vegapunk and his six clones.

This initial show of force was quite exciting.

Vegapunk, who had been relatively calm, began to tremble slightly again. The seemingly harmless man in front of him was indeed as the rumors suggested—a ruthless and cold-blooded killer.

"No wonder the Revolutionary Army and the World Government couldn't find Monarch's location; it turns out it's on Skypiea."

Vegapunk wiped the blood and bits of flesh from his face and quickly returned to normal.

The six clones are also secretly accumulating power, and they will intervene when necessary to give the main body a chance to escape.

"Whoosh~"

"It's been such a long time no see!"

"Vegapunk, you old bastard."

"What happened to your head? Wasn't it a big, round thing before?"

At that moment, three figures descended from the sky; they were Caesar, Queen, and Judge, laughing wildly.

The group of people were old acquaintances; they had once formed the illegal research team MADS together. They never expected to reunite after so many years.

"Caesar, Judge, Queen."

Vegapunk was not unexpected.

It was no secret that the three had fallen into the hands of the Monarch organization.

"It seems we'll be working together again from now on, and MADS will be making a comeback."

Quinn, puffing on a large cigar, spun around in place, looking just like a hip-hop clown.

"Whoosh~ But the leader will have to be changed."

"I will certainly do it."

Judge spoke up from the side, believing that he, like Caesar, was capable of becoming the head of MADS.

"Vegapunk, you have two choices."

"First, serve me, and you'll have power, wealth, and beautiful women—you can have whatever you want. Within the Imperial Organization, you can research whatever you want, because science is free."

"Second, you can refuse, but I can extract all your knowledge, or strip you of your Brain Fruit, or even transform you into a clone who only obeys orders."

However, before that, you will suffer unimaginable torment.

Hermes gestured for Caesar and the others to be quiet, then looked at Vegapunk and his six clones. His tone was calm, but what he said was terrifying.

According to the Hunter King's will.

Even if he refuses, he has many ways to make him obey, and even make him suffer unbearably. He truly deserves to be called the most ruthless man in the world. His methods are indeed insidious and vicious.

"Do I have any other options?"

Vegapunk had a sour look on his face.

He wanted to resist, but his strength wouldn't allow it.

Didn't the destructive weapon he developed for the World Government fail to kill this man?

he knows.

The weapon was first used to eliminate this man, and Iijima could be considered an afterthought. Little did people know that in the original work, it was first used on the Kingdom of Lulusia.

"You actually made that weapon?"

Hermes narrowed his eyes, truly not expecting that the devastating attack he encountered on Jingjing Island was actually caused by this old man in front of him. He had always suspected that it was Im who personally took action, or the legendary ancient weapon, the Heavenly King.

Good guy.

That power is much stronger than that of a little boy.

However, having enough little boys is just as good. Besides, little boys don't need to charge up, while the weapon does. In comparison, little boys are definitely more appealing.

"What weapon?"

Vegapunk was a little stunned and didn't react for a moment.

"The weapons you gave to the World Government to research, the weapons that destroyed Iijima, have no doubt that I can read your mind."

Hermes overheard Vegapunk's thoughts. The reason he didn't kill the six clones was because he heard they were Vegapunk's clones; otherwise, they would have turned into a bloodbath like the five CP0 members.

"what?"

Vegapunk was horrified.

Is it another instance of Observation Haki?

"It is indeed Observation Haki."

Hermes answered Vegapunk's question, then looked at Caesar and the other two and said, "Vegapunk will be received by the three of you. I need to go back to Mars to continue my training."

"In the next couple of days, have Vegapunk join the interstellar travel plan. Inform Mansherry and the other two when they return, and then we'll test the plan to eat the third Devil Fruit."

"clear."

Quinn nodded three times, while Hermes vanished into thin air and appeared in outer space, only to disappear again in an instant.

"Mars?"

"Interstellar travel program?"

"Experimenting with eating a third Devil Fruit?"