One Piece: The user of the Nen-Nen Fruit, who overturned the sea.

"conspiracy......"

"Marshal, should I give chase?" Sakazuki asked in a deep voice, looking at the silent Den Den Mushi.

"We can't let them leave with the equipment so easily."

"No."

Steel skeletons made a quick decision.

"You stay in Punk Hazard to handle the aftermath and prevent a second pirate attack. I'll arrange for someone else to handle the pursuit."

Steelbone paused, his voice becoming even more serious.

"Sakazuki, this attack is no small matter."

"Punk Hazard's research involves the world government's top secrets, the stolen equipment and samples..."

"We must not let them fall into the hands of pirates, especially ambitious guys like Kaido and Roy."

"I see."

Sakazuki clenched his fist, and lava dripped down.

"But I alone cannot stop them all."

"I know."

Steelbone sighed.

"The New World is in complete chaos right now. Whitebeard and Golden Lion have been constantly clashing lately, the Roger Pirates are acting suspiciously, and the Navy is stretched thin..."

"I will discuss this matter with the World Government. You should first complete the damage assessment and report for the base."

"Yes."

After the call ended, Sakazuki looked at the devastated research institute, his eyes blazing with rage.

"Roy... Kaido... I'll get my revenge sooner or later!"

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Three days later,

The Ark's Proverb traverses the treacherous waterfalls of Wano Country, returning to the skies above Onigashima.

Upon learning that everyone had returned successfully and had gained a great deal, both pirate crews had already brought their men to wait on the open ground of the newly built research base.

As the sophisticated equipment cases and bizarre culture chambers were unloaded, Dr. Gracia excitedly examined the stolen equipment.

"Perfect...absolutely perfect!"

"This is the latest gene sequencing instrument! And this, a high-precision cell culture instrument!"

The doctor was so excited that his hands were trembling.

"With these, my research can finally continue."

"Anything else, Doctor?"

Roy waved his hand, and one incubation pod after another floated down from the "Proverb".

"This is?!"

Dr. Gracia carefully touched the surface of a culture chamber, inside which was immersed a humanoid creature with fine scales and resembling a lizard.

"These samples... the World Government is indeed conducting forbidden experiments on the fusion of bloodline factors."

It's insane... but it's precisely this insanity that allows us to touch upon the essential secrets of life.

Roy placed a box in front of the doctor.

"Doctor, these are experimental data from the World Government's research base. See if there's anything you need."

"And..." Roy pointed to the researchers who had just been taken down from the 'Proverb'.

"They're in your hands now."

"Domir, Silaig, and..."

Gracia looked at the familiar researchers and exclaimed in surprise.

"Gracia!!"

"What are you doing here!"

"Gracia, you actually joined the pirates!"

"..."

Upon seeing Dr. Gracia appear among this group of notorious pirates,

The captured researchers were both shocked and terrified, and one of them, a bald middle-aged man, even cried out in shock.

Dr. Gracia adjusted his glasses.

He coughed somewhat awkwardly.

"Professor Sireg, Dr. Domir... it's been a long time. As you can see, I am now... well, working for Captain Roy."

"You're insane, Gracia!"

The elderly man named Domir, wearing thick glasses, said in a trembling voice,

"Have you forgotten how the World Government treats defectors? You'll be hunted down to the ends of the earth by CP0!"

"Pursuit?"

A complex emotion flashed in Dr. Gracia's eyes, which then hardened into determination.

"Under the World Government, my research will forever remain confined to the scope they have defined."

Exploring the taboos of life? Touching the roots of bloodlines? No, they only want to create more obedient soldiers, more efficient killing tools!

Gracia pointed to the culture chambers and the mountains of equipment boxes.

"Look at this! The World Government has invested countless resources in research on lineage factors, just to create the 'perfect weapon'!"

"And here I am, with Captain Roy's support, able to study the true mysteries of the rare bloodlines of the Oni and Lunaria races."

We could even explore the origins of Devil Fruits! This is true science! This is what I'm striving for!

The researchers exchanged bewildered glances. They knew Gracia's talent and understood his passion for research, but joining the pirate crew... that was far too risky.

Roy stepped forward at the opportune moment and spoke calmly.

"Gentlemen, I know you were forced into this, and you may not even be loyal to the World Government. Now, you have two choices."

He held up two fingers: "First, cooperate with Dr. Gracia's research and become a member of our team."

"I assure you that you will have a freer research environment, more abundant resources, and... greater security than under the World Government."

"second,"

Roy's eyes turned slightly cold.

"If you refuse to cooperate, then in order to keep the secrets of our base, I have no choice but to ask you all... to stay here forever."

An invisible spiritual force spread out, and the faces of several researchers turned pale.

They knew very well what "staying here forever" meant.

"Can...can we really conduct research freely?"

Professor Siegfried asked cautiously,

"They won't be forced to...conduct human experiments or develop weapons?"

Basic research is unrestricted, while applied research requires review.

Roy made a promise,

"As the overall person in charge, the PhD student can decide their own research direction as long as it doesn't jeopardize the team or cross ethical boundaries. As for safety and security..."

Roy glanced at Kaido and King beside him.

"You two, can you guarantee that?"

Kaido grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth:

"Hehehe... This is my territory. Even if the World Government's CP0 came, they'd have to kneel before me!"

Flames rose slightly behind Jin, who nodded calmly but with an air of oppressive power.

The researchers exchanged glances, and finally, Dr. Domir sighed.

"We... are willing to stay. But we hope you will keep your promise, Captain Roy."

"A wise choice."

Roy smiled.

"Doctor, we'll leave them to you. Start with bloodline transplantation research; Kaido and Moria from the Oni race, and King from the Lunaria race will all cooperate with you."

Looking at Kaido and his crew, who all looked constipated, Roy smiled faintly.

"However, you shouldn't go too far, after all, Kaido is the captain of the Beasts Pirates."

"clear!"

Dr. Gracia rubbed his hands excitedly, furtively glancing at the several tall research subjects.

"Siriger, you'll be in charge of calibrating the gene sequencer;"

Domir, the cell culture matrix is ​​now yours;

Everyone else, come with me, let's sort and store the samples...