A Bright Future (Bonus Chapter for 'Bailan Tianlong'!)

Onigashima, main building.

In the room on the top floor.

Teacher Kai gently stroked the pink fruit in his hand.

"Twenty-three years ago, in the God Valley,"

He started reminiscing, "Linlin gave that fruit to me, saying that from then on I would owe her a favor."

"I still remember very clearly what the Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Azure Dragon Form, looked like."

After all, it was his own ability.

"Except for the color, they are basically identical."

Teacher Kai carefully examined the fruit in his hand, trying hard to find the difference.

"After all, it was directly replicated through Lineage Factor."

Ian said, "It would be strange if there were a difference."

After all, this is Vegapunk's product.

"It must have been the time he met King, right? He was captured by that old bastard Garp while challenging the Marines, and ended up being sent to Vegapunk's lab,"

Teacher Kai continued to recall, "Did you obtain Lao Tzu's Lineage Factor at that time?"

"Looks like I'll have to be careful about spilling my blood when fighting the navy in the future."

Ian chuckled softly.

I wonder if Vegapunk can replicate his Winged Dragon Fruit.

"But,"

Teacher Kai looked at Ian, "You're saying this fruit isn't a failure?"

"Not only is it not a failure, but apart from the difference in color after consumption, it will be exactly the same as your Azure Dragon Fruit, Teacher Kai."

Ian stated unequivocally, "It's just that Vegapunk is considered a failure by both the Navy and the World Government."

"That would be interesting."

Teacher Kai didn't care at all how Ian knew the fruit wasn't a failure, nor did he care how Ian knew about its existence. That's the trust between master and student!

His eyes lit up. "So, if we capture Vegapunk, we'll have a never-ending supply of Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit?"

"It shouldn't be that easy,"

Ian shook his head. "Judge said that replicating Mythical Zoan is extremely difficult, and Vegapunk only had this one successful creation."

"Moreover, obtaining Vegapunk will be even more difficult."

If they really wanted to steal Vegapunk, the Gorosei would definitely bring a massive naval fleet and launch a Buster Call of unprecedented scale.

"Judge has already started researching Artificial Zoan Devil Fruit. With his expertise in Lineage Factor, he should make some progress soon. At that time, we will be able to truly build a Beasts Legion."

With Judge's technology, while he might not be able to make everyone have Mythical Zoan, he should still be stronger than the future Caesar's comical SMILE.

"The Beasts Legion?"

Teacher Kai longed for it, "Hmm, hehehe! That sounds really good!"

"Judge shouldn't let us down."

Ian had great faith in Judge.

The Lineage Factor modifications he performed on his sons were at least as sophisticated as those used for Artificial Devil Fruit.

Moreover, since both methods involve modifying the human body through Lineage Factor, their underlying principles are similar.

"How many brats did you bring back this time?"

Teacher Kai changed the subject.

"Yes, they all have great potential."

Ian gave a brief introduction to Sanji and his two companions.

Especially Sanji.

"That child is the pinnacle of Judge technology."

Ian said, "Once his Lineage Factor ability is fully Awakening, his future will be limitless."

As King Luffy's right-hand man, if Moss Head can surpass Hawk Eyes, who is on par with Red-Haired, then it shouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Sanji has barely reached the level of a Four Emperors), right?

"Whatever makes you happy,"

Teacher Kai didn't seem to care. He just glanced at Ian and said with interest, "You kid, you've really become the leader of the brat army."

"Perhaps it could be called,"

Ian's lips curled into a smile. "The Beasts Pirates 2.0?"

"Hehehehe!"

Teacher Kai burst into laughter.

You're trying to start a new Beasts Pirates?

"Take it."

Teacher Kai tossed the fruit in his hand to Ian, saying, "Since it's your spoils, you can do whatever you want with it."

Ian was astonished.

This is a replica of your abilities!

This is Teacher Kai. Do you have a teacher like him?

Greatness needs no further explanation!

"By the way, what do you think of that Doflamingo guy?"

Ian pushed open the door and walked out of Teacher Kai's room. Doflamingo and King were waiting for him outside.

"Your turn."

Ian said to Doflamingo.

"This is really nerve-wracking."

Doflamingo said this, then stepped into the room.

What came into his view was Dragon coiled up in front of him.

Cold sweat instantly streamed down Doflamingo's forehead, and his heart began to race.

This is really nerve-wracking.

Ian looked at the closed door. Facing Teacher Kai, Doflamingo might feel a lot of pressure.

I wish him good luck.

"Is this guy trustworthy?"

Uncle Jin said calmly.

"Whether I trust them or not doesn't matter,"

Ian said, "As long as he can help us with things, that's enough."

Doflamingo is still very capable.

At this stage, the Beasts Pirates desperately need his influence in the North Blue.

Once he becomes Shichibukai, his influence can expand to other seas in a legitimate and aboveboard manner, something the Beasts Pirates cannot easily do.

Doflamingo needs the Beasts Pirates' backing, and the Beasts Pirates need Doflamingo's glove.

But in the future, Ian feels that this influence needs to be regained.

Otherwise, wouldn't he just be working for Doflamingo?

Doflamingo probably wouldn't object to joining the Beasts Pirates, right?

Doflamingo stayed in Teacher Kai's room for about half an hour, and when he came out, he was covered in sweat as if he had been pulled out of the water.

It's hard to imagine what he went through.

But it was clear that Teacher Kai had scared him half to death.

No wonder he broke out in a cold sweat at the mere mention of Teacher Kai's name in the original work; he must have PTSD.

Even so, this guy still stubbornly insisted, "Fufufufu, as expected of Kaido of the Beasts, he's as strong as a monster!"

Ian suppressed a laugh. "Let's go, I'll show you around Onigashima. There's no rush to leave, is there?"

"No!"

Doflamingo decisively replied, "I want to find a place to stay first, and then, as you said, plan out the Celestial Gold matter."

This guy was genuinely terrified.

The time for collecting the Celestial Gold this year hasn't even come yet.

Oh well, if we force Doflamingo to stay, he probably won't be in the mood for sightseeing anyway.

So, as soon as the Donquixote Family arrived, Ian immediately saw them off at the port.

Watching the ship gradually disappear into the distance, Ian wondered if it was time to expand the factory.

The North Blue market has been fully opened, and Umit is still tirelessly contacting middlemen in other sea areas. It is foreseeable that in a short period of time, the Beasts Pirates ' weapons will be sold all over the world.

In this case, the existing excess production capacity may become insufficient.

So, should we set up factories on those islands near Wano Country?

Should we increase production capacity further?

Ian pondered for a moment, then prepared to go find Yamato and the others.

"Ian!!"

The angry roar returned once more.

Ian couldn't help but twitch his lips as he watched the lump of fat rushing towards him.

Is this never going to end?

"That's enough, Uncle Queen,"

Ian said irritably, "The collaboration with Vinsmoke is a project approved by Teacher Kai. Perhaps you could try to persuade Teacher Kai to give it up?"

"..."

The aggressive Uncle Queen instantly fell silent.

Just kidding, how could Kaido possibly refuse the idea of the Beasts Legion?

Damn Judge!

Uncle Queen's forehead veins bulged.

I've already Beasts Pirates, and you still want to annoy me?

Seeing the constipated look on the man's face, Ian couldn't help but chuckle.

"Uncle Queen, instead of being jealous, why don't you produce some tangible results yourself?"

"Envy?"

Uncle Queen's voice suddenly rose eight octaves, "Me, jealous of Judge? Are you kidding me, you brat?"

"I misspoke,"

Ian began to soothe the donkey, "Judge does have some talent in the field of Lineage Factor, but Uncle Queen, I've always thought you're a genius in the field of weapons! No one is better at researching weapons than you!"

So, visibly, the uncle's expression softened. "You've got some good taste, kid."

"So, in order to contend with Judge, Uncle Queen, you could definitely research some new weapons."

Ian and Uncle Queen chatted as they walked.

"New weapons? What do you mean, kid?"

"For example,"

Ian grinned. "Flying machines shouldn't be too difficult, right? Using aerodynamic principles and propellers, you could build a batch of flying machines that can take off and land on ships, equip them with bombs, and wouldn't that be more useful than the Beasts Legion?"

With Uncle Queen's technical skills, researching and developing an ancient airplane would be a piece of cake.

Ian had long believed that his massive ships could be used as early-stage aircraft carriers.

"Oh?"

Uncle Queen's eyes lit up. "That looks interesting!"

"Now that we have those in the air, shouldn't we also make arrangements for those in the water?"

Ian coaxed, "Later we'll be forming a Fish-Man Unit, shouldn't we also arrange for their weapons and equipment?"

"Hahaha! You're right, kid! You're absolutely right!"

Uncle Queen couldn't contain himself any longer. Laughing wildly, he dashed off, yelling, "Judge, you just wait! I'll show you what real skill is!"

Ian smiled as he watched his retreating figure.

This is Uncle Queen, whose main strength is being easily fooled, just like Judge in that respect. No wonder they're old acquaintances.

However, when it comes to technological sophistication, neither aircraft nor naval weapons can compare to Battle Suit and Artificial Devil Fruit.

"Ian!"

While he was pondering, Yamato and his gang of kids ran out of the shopping street and bumped into him.

"Yo!"

Ian waved at them.

Look at Yamato, and the people behind her.

With the weapons continuously produced in the arsenal, coupled with the vast market expanded by distributors led by Doflamingo and others, wealth will flow in steadily, and the pirate crew's influence will gradually increase.

With Uncle Queen starting to research new weapons, and Judge starting to research Battle Suit and Artificial Devil Fruit, it's foreseeable that the overall strength of the pirate crew will increase dramatically in the future.

besides.

These promising young people will significantly enhance the future leadership of the Beasts Pirates.

Oh, thinking about it that way, we really do have a bright future ahead of us.

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