However, artificial Devil Fruits were the Vinsmoke Family's highest secret, so Law had not revealed them.
Moreover, in order to replicate the heart's strength as closely as possible, this black, fat clone had never been given the chance to develop a brain. Even the strength of his physical body had been greatly weakened. If he left the cultivation tank, he might not even survive.
Giving him a precious Devil Fruit under such circumstances—wasn't that a joke? They had no way to extract a Devil Fruit again.
"So that's how it is. Captain, you want to use this unreliable experiment to eat another Devil Fruit? Boss, you haven't gone insane, have you?"
Alonso rolled his eyes. "Don't worry. I'm confident..."
"What confidence could you possibly have, Boss? From ancient times until now, I've never heard of anyone being able to eat two Devil Fruits. This is practically suicide!" Cavendish babbled on, then abruptly changed his tune.
"Oh, right. Before that, shouldn't you hand the captain's position over to me? Don't worry, I'll inherit your will..."
"Hundred-Line Seal! Hidden-Thread Brain-Control Puppet Show!"
In an instant, countless threads exploded from one of Alonso's hands, directly binding Cavendish. Before he could react, a long, thin thread stabbed into the space between his brain and spine.
Cavendish's body immediately stiffened. Like he was doing a robotic dance, he obediently walked behind Alonso.
If the two of them fought head-on, Cavendish and Alonso would need quite a while before deciding the victor. But a sneak attack was another matter entirely.
Alonso's String-String Fruit had been maxed out from the start in support, ambushes, and similar functions.
Cavendish's eyes darted wildly, but his body would not obey him. His entire nervous system had already been controlled by Alonso's String-String Fruit ability.
"Alright, Law. How is this guy's