Heavenly Dragon, the Body of a "God"

At this point, Vegapunk excitedly patted his own head and began speaking in apparent confusion.

"I can't believe I never thought of researching this direction before... No, no, why would I research something like this? Not noticing it is best..."

"But it really is amazing. Two souls coexisting in one body—no, not just two! Add Lucci's Devil Fruit, and that makes nearly three souls. How can it still be so stable? It's even more stable than a normal Devil Fruit User?"

"Could it be that the triangular relationship remains logical even when applied to souls?"

"What should I do? I really want to study it..."

As Vegapunk seemed to sink into his own world for a moment and continued muttering, he subconsciously cast Lucci a gaze filled with the desire to study him in depth. Yaen could not help clearing his throat to remind Vegapunk.

"Ah, sorry, sorry..."

Vegapunk immediately realized that he had been somewhat rude and instead asked in an exceptionally proper manner.

"Then, Mr. Lucci, Mr. Leopard King, would you be willing to let me study you a little? I promise I won't endanger your lives. I might even obtain some extremely interesting research results, and it could help promote the stability of your unusual soul relationship."

Yaen.

"No need." Whether it was Yaen or Lucci, both rejected Vegapunk's proposal almost without hesitation.

Vegapunk's expression instinctively revealed disappointment, and he then said,

"All right. However, your secret will still affect this sea. You must keep it absolutely secret. The World Government must not learn of it."

"Interesting. Mr. Vegapunk, aren't you the World Government's chief scientist? Is it really appropriate for you to make such a rebellious statement?" Yaen asked.

Vegapunk reached up and scratched his hair, speaking indifferently.

"There's no need to test me