Cooperation Matters! Artificial Devil Fruits

The surprise came so suddenly that Judge even wondered if he was hallucinating.

Is it really possible to cooperate with the Beasts Pirates?

Because he had been keeping up with the news, even Judge, who was far away in the North Blue, knew that the Beasts Pirates were one of the World's Strongest, and that even the Whitebeard Pirates had failed to defeat them.

If they could gain their support, who in the entire North Blue could stop the Vinsmoke Family's expansion?

Thinking of this, Judge's heart was already burning with excitement.

"Really? Ian!"

Judge had completely forgotten the conflict from before, and looked at Ian with immense anticipation, longing, and hope. Doflamingo even felt that looking up at Ian was like looking up at his adoptive father.

"Can the Beasts Pirates really cooperate with the Vinsmoke Family?"

"Uncle Queen said that Judge's expertise in Lineage Factor is second only to Vegapunk in this era,"

Ian was talking nonsense. Uncle Queen had never praised Judge, and every time he mentioned Judge, he had a look of hatred and disgust on his face, but now that he wasn't around.

This is the art of language!

That's emotional intelligence!

"Your children must be the product of Lineage Factor modification, right? Aren't they incredibly powerful? I think the combined strength of our Beasts Pirates and your skills will definitely create a fantastic synergy."

So hurry up and bring your technology to Wano Country.

Judge was moved to tears once again, "That's right, that's right! With my skills combined with your strength, what in this world can withstand us?"

Damn it, what can stop us now?

Ancestors, the revival of the Vinsmoke Family is in sight!

Doflamingo looked at Judge, who was so moved that he cried again, and almost laughed.

This guy seems a bit too gullible.

Why didn't I meet him first?

However, he also admitted that the combined power of the Beasts Pirates and the Vinsmoke Family was unmatched in the entire North Blue, and no one could stop them.

Um?

However, Doflamingo quickly discovered the blind spot.

It seems like it doesn't matter whether the Vinsmoke Family is included or not. The Beasts Pirates are already more than capable of easily sweeping through the North Blue, and sending any one of their three top officers would be enough.

That's alright then.

"Ian!"

Judge, covered in dust, scrambled to his feet, utterly excited. He swore an oath to Ian, "I swear, if your Beasts Pirates can help the Vinsmoke Family reunify the North Blue, I'll do anything!"

Ian's lips twitched slightly.

You can do everything?

You should let your daughter say that.

Oh, your daughter is only nine years old this year, then never mind.

"Let me first show you my sincerity!"

"Judge said loudly."

Then.

He turned and shot the old King, who was slumped to the side, dead.

Old King:?

Dude, what does it matter to me if you want to show sincerity?

"This guy hired me to be your enemy!"

Judge, however, had his own theory. "Therefore, he deserved to die!"

That works too.

Ian nodded slightly.

Since he has shown sincerity, I should also show sincerity in return.

Ian called out into the distance, "Yamato, it's ready! Come back."

"Eh!!"

Even from a distance, the girl's unhappy shouts could still be clearly heard.

Then, Ian looked at Judge, "Well then, let's find a place to have a good talk."

Later, overseas from this island, in a palace within a cluster of sea structures guarded by giant snails.

Rosinante emerged from the toilet with a normal expression and returned to the palace that had hosted them.

Judge sincerely invited everyone to enter the Germa Kingdom. At that moment, he went to talk to Ian and the others, and everyone waited there.

But Vinsmoke?

Rosinante sighed inwardly.

The bad news just keeps coming.

Mr. Sengoku, please make a decision quickly.

Inside the palace, Drake was looking around in astonishment.

Is this the palace of the evil Germa 66?

Now they've allied themselves with the Vinsmoke Family again. That Ian is truly wicked!

Almost every child who grew up in North Blue has read the comic strips serialized in the World Economy News Paper, and Germa 66 is the villainous army in it, while the Vinsmoke Family is the ruler of the villainous army, the real big villain!

Even Luo couldn't help but look around; before being diagnosed with a terminal illness, he had grown up reading comics.

Jack and Black Maria were somewhat bewildered by this.

Vinsmoke?

Where did this nobody come from? Does he even deserve to be called a prince of this New World?

"Vinsmoke! Even in the New World, that name isn't unfamiliar!"

Umit remarked, "This trip is much more lively than I imagined."

"Doflamingo, will the Beasts Pirates really help the Vinsmoke Family unify the North Blue?"

Trebol asked Doflamingo, who was sitting on the sofa, in a low voice.

Doflamingo just smiled.

Ian isn't an idiot.

In another palace, negotiations regarding cooperation are also underway.

Attendees included Judge, representing the Vinsmoke Family, and Ian and Yamato, representing the Beasts Pirates.

Of course, Yamato mainly listened in.

However, before they had exchanged more than a few words, Yamato was already so sleepy that he leaned on Ian's shoulder and fell asleep.

"I have two requirements."

Ian cut to the chase, "First, the Battle Suit."

"The Battle Suit you and your children were wearing earlier looked quite good. Could you make some for our people as well? Not too many, just for some core members."

"This--"

Judge had just said he would do anything, suddenly hesitated.

The Battle Suit was still just a prototype, but it was already one of his proudest creations, second only to his several cyborg sons.

Not only the technology, but the materials used to manufacture the Battle Suit are also extremely precious; they are made from a highly valuable shape-memory metal.

But looking at Ian, Judge gritted his teeth and said, "No problem! I'll do my best!"

"Excellent!"

Ian nodded happily. Putting everything else aside, getting a set for Jack, Maria, Run, Page One would significantly boost their combat power and provide strong protection as well.

"Then, the second request,"

"That's the real point," Ian said. "Judge, you're very skilled in Lineage Factor, right? So, can you create Artificial Devil Fruit?"

"Artificial Devil Fruit?"

Judge was so shocked that he stood up abruptly. "How do you know this? Vegapunk researched this topic before!"

"I've only heard that Devil Fruit are also related to Lineage Factor."

Ian said, "So I wondered, could we Artificial Devil Fruit?"

Judge paused for a moment, then said, "I haven't conducted any research in this area."

His expertise lies in human modification based on Lineage Factor, which has nothing to do with Devil Fruit.

"There's no need for a complete replica, nor for those troublesome Paramecia or Logia Devil Fruit,"

Ian said, "We just need to replicate the ordinary Zoan, and even some imperfections are acceptable, as long as we increase the quantity."

The Beasts Pirates definitely need beasts in their crew.

The Beasts Pirates are incomplete without Artificial Devil Fruit.

Is that so?

Judge stroked his upturned mustache, narrowed his eyes, and said, "In that case, it doesn't seem like it's a bad idea."

Although he hadn't studied Artificial Devil Fruit, he had heard Vegapunk say that ordinary Zoan were the easiest to replicate, followed by Paramecia and Mythical Zoan, while Logia were the most difficult to copy.

"Very good,"

Ian nodded in satisfaction. "Don't worry, Judge, we won't let you work for nothing. We'll provide financial support."

Teacher Kai probably won't mind.

"That's great!"

Judge's eyes lit up. He worked as a mercenary everywhere, and what he lacked was research funding.

"Then, regarding your request to Judge,"

Ian paused. "Your demand is to unify the North Blue, right?"

"That's right!"

Judge proclaimed loudly, "I will restore the glory of my ancestors! I will make the Vinsmoke great again!"

"Conquering the North Blue is not difficult," Ian said.

Judge's eyes lit up instantly.

Indeed, this would be no problem for the Beasts Pirates!

So--

Ian then added, "However, it's impossible to conquer the North Blue in a short time."

"What?"

Judge stood up abruptly.

"You should understand, right, Judge? How the North Blue Kingdom collapsed back then," Ian said.

Judge paused, then gritted his teeth, "World Government!"

"That's right, the World Government."

Ian snapped his fingers. "The World Government will never allow the North Blue to fall into anyone's hands. Even if it is conquered again, as long as it cannot resist the World Government, its decline will only be a matter of a moment."

"..."

Judge's body went limp, and he slumped onto the sofa in dejection.

If the enemy is the World Government, how can Vinsmoke be made great again?

"Therefore, we only have one thing to do."

Ian said, "Overthrow the World Government. If we overthrow the World Government, won't the whole world be at our mercy?"

"Overthrow the World Government?"

Judge was incredulous. "Ian, are you kidding me? Is this even possible?"

"It's not a matter of whether it's possible or not, it's a matter of having to do it."

Ian looked at Judge, "Or, you can give up your family's century-old dream."

give up?

"Of course I won't give up!"

Judge slammed his fist on the table and stood up, "How could I give up!"

"Excellent, Judge, what do you think?"

Ian's lips curled into a smile. "Who in this world is most likely to overthrow the World Government?"

Judge paused for a moment, then looked at Ian.

Aside from the World Government, the most powerful forces in the world are probably just a few monster pirate crews from the New World, right?

"Just a heads-up,"

Ian said cheerfully, "Charlotte Linlin and Teacher Kai are good friends, so of course they will join forces in the fight against the World Government."

Anyway, they did join hands in the original work, and I wasn't lying.

Judge then understood.

Of course, it's the Beasts Pirates!

Aside from the Beasts Pirates, who else has a chance to overthrow the World Government?

Whitebeard?

Everyone knows that Whitebeard had no intention of conquering the world.

It can only be the Beasts Pirates!

So.

"I see!"

Judge said solemnly, "I understand completely!"

"Now is not the time,"

Ian said, "We'll have to wait until our power becomes even greater! And you, Judge, your research is the key to our growth!"

"Then leave it to me!"

Judge is magnificent.

Ian's lips curled into a smile.

Didn't we successfully get something for free?

Do you like the pie I drew for you, Judge?

As for what will happen to North Blue after the government is overthrown, we'll see when that happens.

Ian extended his right hand to Judge. "Pleasure doing business with you."

Judge grasped Ian's hand firmly. "It's a pleasure working with you!"