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Chapter 357 Scientific Symposium

"Bloodline...cells..."

"Catalytic enzymes...genetic factors..."

Vegapunk is undoubtedly the top scientist in the One Piece world, and a polymath with expertise in multiple disciplines. In terms of biomedicine alone, he may not be as accomplished as Dr. Gero, but he is at least on par with Orochimaru, and may even have a deeper and more thorough understanding of some aspects.

After all, the industrialization level of the One Piece world is much higher than that of the Naruto world. Before being subdued by Uchiha Hikaru, Orochimaru was still conducting research using old-fashioned medical equipment from the last century.

As a genius girl from the Dragon Ball world, Bulma's scientific literacy goes without saying.

Biomedicine was originally her weak point, but recently, Bulma has been studying it intensively on her own, and has now made up for her past weakness to a normal level—what Bulma herself calls "normal level" is a peak that is difficult for ordinary people to reach in their lifetime.

So, even though Hikaru Uchiha recognized every single word she and Vegapunk said, when put together, he couldn't understand a single sentence.

no way.

She could only lead Esdeath and the others, guided by Vegapunk's clones, to continue visiting the facilities and achievements within the research institute.

"...Are these the 'Seraphim' created using the bloodline factors of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?"

On one floor of the research institute.

Uchiha Hikaru saw a row of bodies soaking in nutrient solution, each corresponding to a Shichibukai in their childhood, but all were asleep, seemingly not yet fully activated.

Lilith, the second clone standing next to her, nodded.

"Yes, these are the latest research results of the main body. The World Government sent people to urge us to use them in the Marineford War some time ago, but because they failed the stability test, they were eventually sealed away by the main body in preparation for further research... if you agree."

Lilith was very polite.

This, of course, also represents the attitude of her true self—

Vegapunk was essentially recruited by the World Government, who provided him with financial assistance in exchange for developing weapons of war for the Celestial Dragons, allowing him to conduct his desired research. Now that the World Government has collapsed, the question of whether to continue funding him has become a pressing issue.

At times like these, Uchiha Hikaru's opinion becomes extremely important.

"Well... of course, that's no problem."

Uchiha Hikari's travels through various worlds during this time haven't been in vain. She has abundant gold and silver mines and financial reserves in the Dragon Clan, Demon Slayer, and Red Dead Redemption worlds, so supporting another scientist is no problem. Moreover, she doesn't need to spend her own money on Vegapunk's side; she just needs to inform Whitebeard and the others.

only……

"I need you to conduct a few more studies, all related to the biological sciences. I may bring a few scientists over later to discuss them with you."

That's right.

Uchiha Hikaru had long ago envisioned bringing together Dr. Brief, Dr. Gero, and Orochimaru from their respective worlds for a technical "scientific exchange seminar." Previously, however, the timing wasn't right, and it hadn't been able to be implemented. But now…

It's about time we considered implementing it.

Next, Uchiha Hikaru saw several of the latest "Pacifistas", some conventional combat weapons such as "bubble guns" and "lightsabers", a "fusion reactor" that can be used to produce the Mother Flame - which is the "Uranus" driving fuel, as well as a large number of artificial organs, and the "Pink Dragon Fruit" corresponding to the Blue Dragon Fruit.

As for the main historical text...

She didn't see it; she guessed it was probably hidden by Vegapunk.

After all, researching the past eight hundred years of history is something the World Government, composed of Celestial Dragons, fears and hates most. Two years later in the original timeline, Vegapunk was killed by the Five Elders because this research was exposed, so naturally, they cannot afford to be careless.

but……

It doesn't really matter.

Hikari Uchiha wasn't particularly interested in the Poneglyphs and had no intention of delving into their details. She was currently trying to extract something she found agreeable from Vegapunk, such as:

"This pink dragon fruit looks pretty good, how about giving it to me?"

"……sure."

Uchiha Hikaru casually mentioned it, and he obtained the Pink Dragon Fruit from Lilith.

She doesn't intend to use it herself.

After all, this thing isn't very useful to her; if she wants to experience the feeling of transforming into a dragon, she should go find the East Blue Dragon. However, if Bulma or Erii were to eat it, then the effects it could have would be quite extraordinary.

After all, the fact that Devil Fruits are vulnerable to the flaws of seawater is limited to the world of One Piece; it shouldn't be a problem in other worlds. However, if the White King's bloodline combines with the Kaido bloodline factor contained in the Pink Dragon Fruit, it might create some unexpected chemical reaction…

I finished the tour.

Uchiha Hikaru had a general idea of ​​Vegapunk's level, so he took Erii and the others back to the original house, where they met Bulma and Vegapunk, who had just finished a discussion.

At this point, Vegapunk was speaking to Bulma with an attitude of looking at her straight on, or even looking up at her.

As a genius inventor and Brain-Brain Fruit user in the world of One Piece, he had never met a human with such exceptional comprehension as Bulma. No matter how far-fetched the topic he raised, even if it was something he hadn't yet spent time researching, Bulma could quickly follow up and provide theoretical arguments.

If it weren't for the huge age gap between them, he would have liked to become sworn brothers with Bulma.

"Xiao Guang, you're back."

Bulma grinned when she saw Uchiha Hikaru, and stood up from her chair: "I've already talked to Dr. Vegapunk about cloning. He's quite knowledgeable in this area, and there are some experiments that even my dad and Dr. Gero haven't done. If he joins us, cloning Mr. Minato and Ms. Kikyo should be much more feasible."

"Yeah?"

Uchiha Hikaru raised an eyebrow.

This is indeed a problem she has been considering recently.

Since Bulma has said that...

It seems we can be a little bolder then.

……

The day after visiting the Vegapunk Institute.

Uchiha Hikaru then began traveling back and forth between several other worlds, working with Bulma, who was enthusiastically helping him, to try to organize the "science exchange meeting" that they had previously thought of.

(End of this chapter)