Punk Hazard's Demonstration

A sea breeze caressed our faces as the Warship sailed smoothly across the azure sea.

Chopper, wearing a slightly oversized Marine Cap, bounced and hopped on the deck, his figure nimbly weaving between cargo boxes and ropes, making the marines smile.

"Chopper, don't run too fast! It's windy, be careful not to fall into the sea!"

"Dr. Chopper, do you have time to take a look at my shoulder today? I twisted it during training yesterday."

"Wow! Don't call me like that! I'll get shy!"

Chopper, blushing and covering his head, ran away, but couldn't help turning back. "I'll check your shoulder later!!"

In everyone's eyes, he is not only a lively and slightly goofy friend, but also a meticulous and reliable "ship's medic angel".

Besides caring about everyone's health, he would also discuss pharmacology and medical issues with Luo, often nodding seriously to take notes. Occasionally, he would frown because he didn't understand the technical terms, which would make Luo laugh.

Outside the private cabin of the Warship, it was announced, "The Warship is resting nearby; let's go directly there."

"Yes."

Roy stood outside the hatch, with Law standing beside him, while Chopper, carrying a first-aid kit, jogged up to catch up.

"Huh? Weren't we supposed to go to the island to rest?"

"This time is different," Luo replied.

"Uh? Where to?"

Roy turned his head, smiled, and lightly flicked his Right Hand—

"Whoosh--!"

A Spatial Ripple shook, and Roy, Law, Chopper, and the unconscious Wapol instantly appeared in the heavy Laboratory Corridor.

Chopper's legs buckled, and he collapsed to the ground, his eyes glazing over. "Whoaaaaah!! We're here already?!!"

"Wasn't it supposed to be another day's flight?!"

Luo patted his head and calmly said, "You'll get used to it."

Chopper turned and looked up at Roy, his eyes filled with shock and admiration. "Mr. Roy... you're amazing... it's like magic..."

"Don't praise me, I'll get cocky~" Roy raised an eyebrow.

At this moment, a tall Automatic Door in front of us slowly opened, and white light shone out, revealing a strong high-tech atmosphere.

The silver-white Laboratory Tables are neatly arranged, with LCD screens, temperature-controlled chambers, and scanning modules scattered around.

Kuma was kneeling on one knee, bowing his head in thanks, while Bonney —the little girl who had now completed her check-up and was fully recovered—was eating an apple and humming a song while swinging her legs beside him.

"Dr. Vegapunk..." Kuma's voice choked with emotion, "I am truly, deeply grateful to you..."

Vegapunk, tongue lolling out, stared at the documents without looking up. "Oh dear, thank Roy. He's the one who truly helped you at all costs."

Kuma nodded emphatically, almost choking up as he said, "I will remember Vice Admiral Roy's kindness for the rest of my life."

"Hey, hey, hey, don't make it sound like that~" A soft laugh came from behind.

"... Vice Admiral Roy!"

Kuma suddenly turned around, stood up, and bowed. Bonney's eyes lit up, and she rushed up waving her little hand. "Roy!"

Roy waved his hand, his gaze falling on Bonney's face, noticing her rosy and healthy complexion and her warm, gentle eyes.

"The recovery is going well."

"Yeah! Everything's fine now! And I can even eat lots of apples!"

Chopper jogged two steps into the room, stepped into the Laboratory, and felt as if he had fallen into a dream.

His mouth gaped open, his eyes gleaming as he looked around. "This... this is... the legendary research institute of the world's smartest person?!"

A figure suddenly appeared in front of him.

"Oh my god? A blue-nosed reindeer?! And it can talk?!"

Vegapunk lunged forward a few steps, his eyes almost touching Chopper's face, as excited as if he had discovered a legendary treasure.

"Could it be... an animal that ate the Human-Human Fruit? How can it still maintain clear language and emotional awareness?!"

As he spoke, he squatted down like a child seeing a favorite toy, and without any hesitation, poked Chopper's iconic blue nose with his finger, almost trembling with excitement:

"This is the experimental sample I've been dreaming of! Can I keep it and Sectioning Research?? Just a small piece!!"

"Waaaaaah, no!!"

Chopper instantly bristled, his eyes brimming with tears as Backtrack a few steps, his hat flying off in fright. The reindeer trembled as he hid behind Law, clinging tightly to his legs with all four hooves, his voice trembling.

"Luo!! He... he's going to cut me!!"

Luo sighed helplessly, raised his hand and patted Chopper's head to comfort him, "Doctor, don't scare him."

Vegapunk clicked his tongue. "Alright, alright, I won't touch you. But remember to leave Blood Sample later, it's extremely valuable for research!"

"Waaah..."

Chopper, still teary-eyed, nestled behind Law, whimpering mournfully; the entire deer had transformed into a fluffy ball of resentment.

Just then, Roy swept his hand across the metal floor with a thud, slamming the man down onto the metal floor without any courtesy.

"This person is yours."

Vegapunk glanced down, scoffed, and said, "Tsk, another fat pig. I haven't even finished studying the last Black Fatty yet..."

He bent down and shook Wapol's swollen face, clicking his tongue without a shred of sympathy. "But you always send something particularly interesting."

What kind of creature is this? Heterogeneous Modified Human? Parasite? Or Genetic Weapon?

As he spoke, he casually pulled out his notebook and quickly began to take notes, his eyes gleaming.

But Roy didn't respond.

He stood there motionless, his expression unusually calm and stern, and the air in the Laboratory seemed to freeze instantly.

Kuma's eyes twitched slightly at the sight, as if he sensed something was wrong, and he said in a low voice, "... Bonney and I are going outside for some fresh air."

Luo's eyes Flash, and he nodded as if he understood. He then took Chopper's hand, who was still clinging to his leg, and said, "Chopper, let's go check out the Little Penguin Experiment Zone in Punk Hazard?"

"A little penguin?!" Chopper instantly perked up, his eyes sparkling as he looked at him, but then he timidly glanced back at Roy and whispered, "Uh—I'll come back later!"

The two worked in perfect harmony, quietly leaving the Laboratory. The heavy metal door slowly closed with a "click," completely isolating the inner world from the outside world.

Only two people remained in the Laboratory — Roy and Vegapunk.

Even the sound of the air conditioning circulating seemed to be drowned out by this oppressive atmosphere.

Vegapunk slowly straightened up, his playful smile vanishing and replaced by a serious expression.

His gaze was clear as a mirror and sharp as a blade, staring directly at Roy.

"You didn't come here today just to deliver my experimental subjects, did you?"

Roy lowered his head and slowly raised his Right Hand.

In his palm, a twisted Dark Vortex spun silently.

The vortex was only the size of a fist, yet it seemed to swallow even light, its edges blurred, like a miniature black hole in the deep sea, so dark it was chilling.

Vegapunk's pupils contracted, and he froze on the spot as if he had been electrocuted, his expression suddenly freezing.

"That is..."

He took a sudden step forward, his gaze fixed on the vortex, his voice unusually trembling:

"Dark-Dark Fruit?!"

"You... how could you possess this ability... Roy?!"