The Pacifistas, modeled after Bartholomew Kuma and equipped with laser weapons similar to Kizaru's abilities, had been entrusted with tremendous expectations.
However,
an entire squad of Pacifistas had been effortlessly wiped out by the Blackbeard Pirates before they could even officially make their debut.
This completely unexpected result had truly disappointed far too many people.
Those in the upper echelons had regarded the Pacifistas as crucial weapons capable of breaking the balance of power and seizing dominance.
And just as great as their expectations had been, their disappointment was now equally profound.
Of course, no one would blame Dr. Vegapunk, the scientist who was five hundred years ahead of modern technology and known as the man whose wisdom surpassed the world by five hundred years.
Even Kizaru had used a rather tactful tone when informing Vegapunk of the Pacifistas' poor performance.
Vegapunk silently watched Sentomaru in the intensive care ward.
After a moment, he withdrew his gaze and turned toward Kizaru beside him, saying calmly, "I've already examined the recovered wreckage and battle data."
"Hmm~~"
Kizaru rubbed his chin, lowered his head to look at Vegapunk, and habitually pursed his lips. "What are your thoughts?"
"Plenty of firepower, but insufficient durability."
"So that means~~ they still need further modifications?"
"Modifications?"
Vegapunk looked at Kizaru strangely. "The current Pacifistas are still 'unfinished products.' Before they're officially completed, there's no need to consider modifying them."
"..."
Kizaru raised his brows and stared at Vegapunk in surprise.
"Hmm~~ Unfinished products?"
"Yes."
Vegapunk understood the reason for Kizaru's strange reaction. He slipped both hands into his pockets and said calmly, "I never said that the Pacifistas were already 'finished products.'"
"Hmm~~"
Kizaru mused for a moment, his words carrying an ulterior meaning. "Then what's the reason they still haven't been completed? I can't imagine