In the lively atmosphere of chatting while teasing a certain mad scientist, Longinus soon met the ultimate scientist Dr. Vegapunk, who was said to be five hundred years ahead of human wisdom.
With his ordinary-looking face and neat attire, it was hard to imagine from his appearance alone that the man before him was a legendary figure like Vegapunk.
"Vice Admiral Borsalino." Dr. Vegapunk gave a slight nod in greeting.
Knowing the man's personality, Borsalino did not take offense and enthusiastically introduced him. "Dr. Vegapunk, this is our Navy's supernova, Commodore Longinus. In the future, he'll also be responsible for part of the base's security."
"I know. The Five Elders already told me." With both hands in his coat pockets, Vegapunk turned around indifferently. "Come with me."
"Vice Admiral Borsalino, what's this?" Longinus followed closely behind and asked from the side.
"Commodore Longinus, you don't know?" Borsalino grinned crookedly. "This is the government's reward for your outstanding contribution during the last incident—the Devil Fruit Item."
"The Devil Fruit Item?" Longinus could not help looking toward the figure ahead. "I know about it, but I didn't expect Dr. Vegapunk to have already developed one."
"It's not any remarkable technology. As long as you understand the principles, even an ordinary person can do it," Vegapunk said without turning his head.
The ordinary people Vegapunk is talking about probably mean people like Caesar and Judge!
There was no denying that this base was filled with far too much science-fiction imagery. For a moment, Longinus even wondered if he had somehow traveled into the future.
"Actually, the Science Unit has more than just this one base." As they walked, Borsalino continued educating Longinus. "After all, there are many things the government wants to research. Even a genius like Dr. Vegapunk couldn't touch the forbidden