Vegapunk's Base

Baldimore is a country that is very famous in the world.

It is situated on a winter island, with its entire border covered by thick snow. Besides snow, the country is mostly covered by forests, with lush forests covering almost half of its borders.

However, this country, which resembles a primeval forest more than a nation, possesses extraordinary technological strength; it is probably the most technologically advanced country in the entire ocean.

The Future Country, that's what people call it.

Besides that, this country is also famous for being the hometown of a certain man.

The man's name was Vegapunk, the World's Number One Scientist, Vegapunk possessed technology five hundred years ahead of the rest of the world.

That man was once the country's Chief Scientist, then went to sea for some reason, and was eventually recruited by the government.

It's not because this is Vegapunk's hometown that the technology here is advanced.

Rather, it was because Vegapunk was born here that he laid a solid foundation in science and technology.

This country has long been known for its science and technology.

On this day, the Sirius Pirates arrived in this country.

Sirius roared onto the island's coast, crushing the snow and leaving two deep tracks.

The intense tremors caused the snow on the trees on both sides to fall off in a flurry.

Is it really here?

Inside the cabin, Yamato peered curiously through the porthole, "It looks just like a primitive island!"

Because of the convenience of her Devil Fruit Ability, she was still dressed in a light and refreshing outfit even on this snowy winter island.

Black said, "It is indeed this place. However, the residents of this country have always upheld the concept of harmonious development with nature, so the natural environment has not been damaged."

Sirius nodded in deep agreement.

The Birkans were forced to leave their homes and relocate collectively because they lacked this understanding.

"Perhaps Vegapunk will leave his techniques here," Sirius said with a smile.

"No way?"

Maria questioned, "Vegapunk hasn't been back for many years, has he?"

"So I just said maybe," Sirius laughed.

But it really exists. If I remember correctly, that guy left Research Base on this island.

"It doesn't matter even if we don't have the technology left behind by Vegapunk,"

Black said, "The technical data preserved on this one island is enough."

He only needs to acquire more knowledge to continue evolving; even without Vegapunk's technology, he can achieve his goal on his own.

"Whether there's a way or not, let's find someone to ask for directions first."

Sirius said with a smile.

The Observation Haki had already detected the presence of humans in the forest ahead.

Sirius came to guide the way, and the Sirius model rumbled and headed in that direction.

They hadn't gone far when a creature emerged from the forest.

He was wearing a thick fur coat and a fur hat, carrying a long spear, and leading a large dog.

"Wow! This ship is so cool!"

He looked at the Sirius in front of him in amazement, circling the ship and marveling at its magnificence.

Is this really Island of Science?

Jack said in surprise, "He looks like an ordinary hunter."

Spears and hunting dogs—it's like they're still stuck in the primitive era.

Is that really the case?

Sirius smiled.

"Wait! This symbol looks familiar?"

The hunter in the snow saw the huge insignia painted on the side of the Sirius.

"It's pirates! The Sirius Pirates!"

His expression was one of utter shock, and he instinctively raised the spear in his hand.

Then the tip of the spear began to gleam.

"Huh? Isn't this just an ordinary spear?"

Yamato was extremely astonished.

Not only that, the hunting dog following the hunter also had a red glow in its eyes, and a small cannon was revealed when its back split open.

"A mechanical dog?"

Luo couldn't help but smile. "That's really interesting."

It is indeed very interesting. It looks very primitive, but hidden beneath this primitiveness is actually extraordinary technology.

Sirius had Black open the hatch.

He went up to the deck and looked down at the hunters below.

"Hello."

"Oh oh oh oh! Black, Black Wolf!!"

The hunter was so frightened that he backed away repeatedly.

There was no way around it; the person standing before him was one of the four most ferocious pirates in the world, the Black Wolf Sirius, who had recently caused quite a stir in Alabasta.

"I hereby announce that you have been kidnapped by us."

Sirius said with a grin.

"Huh?"

The hunter's eyes widened. "Are you going to kidnap me? But I don't have much money at home!"

I always felt this guy was a bit slow-witted.

"Money doesn't matter,"

Sirius waved his hand. "I just wanted you to show me the way and ask you a question."

"Did Vegapunk leave anything behind on this island?"

"Dr. Vegapunk?"

The hunter paused for a moment, then nodded. "Indeed, he left two Research Base on the island."

"Huh? There really is one?"

Yamato appeared next to Sirius. "Sirius guessed right again?"

"Vegapunk's Research Base? That's interesting," Law said with a smile.

"There must have been a lot of interesting technologies left behind."

Black was starting to look forward to it.

"Then lead the way, take us there."

Sirius Road.

"This--"

The hunter scratched the back of his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "That's not a good idea. Those are things left behind by Dr. Vegapunk, you know. Touching them without permission..."

This guy is really slow on the uptake.

Sirius rolled his eyes. "Stop talking nonsense and lead the way!"

"That's really tough."

The hunter nodded reluctantly, "Okay."

Then, looking very expectant, he asked, "I saw the news. Can I come aboard your ship?"

Sirius thought for a moment, "Only on the deck."

"Yay!"

The hunter boarded the ship, and the Sirius followed his directions.

The hunter took off his felt hat, Sirius could finally see his face clearly.

He was a middle-aged man in his thirties or forties.

He was acting like he was missing a screw, wandering around the deck, touching and looking at everything.

"Wow! What amazing technology! What kind of alloy is this?!"

Light emanated from his spear, and he poked around on the deck.

What are you doing?!

Black couldn't resist tapping him on the head; Sirius was his true form.

"You're the Warship Black!" The hunter's eyes lit up upon seeing Black, circling Black and occasionally touching him. "Amazing! This technology! It actually possesses intelligence just like a normal person! It's truly incredible!"

He seems very interested in Black.

"It's so noisy!"

But Black just found him annoying.

In any case, amidst the commotion, they arrived at Vegapunk's base.