Far away in the World Government, the genius scientist Vegapunk had also successfully developed this technology. The elephant sword later wielded by CP9 chief Spandam was a mature product of it. His sword had eaten the Elephant-Elephant Fruit, gaining the abilities of a Zoan Type Devil Fruit—and intelligence as well!
Then there was Crocodile. One of his underlings also possessed a gun that had eaten the Dog-Dog Fruit, Dachshund Form.
"This is unbelievable... Now I'm in trouble. This precious information is enough to change the world—it's scorching hot... The World Government won't let this go." Duke was no reckless fool. On the contrary, having come from Earth, he knew exactly what Ability Conversion Technology represented. It was the crystallization of the Pirate World's technological peak.
What was technology?
It was the primary productive force, the decisive power capable of changing the world!
Would the hegemonic World Government allow others to share this technology? Give him a break. How could that be possible? Knowing their nature, they would never tolerate any threat, no matter how insignificant. The moment Duke obtained this technology, he and the government had become enemies to the death.
After putting away the precious technical documents, Duke picked up the briefcase and returned to the Blue Bird with a heavy heart. He started the ship and sailed away from the island. Having wiped out CP9 and stolen the Devil Fruit Ability Conversion Technology, the Navy would arrive soon. A massive search net would soon be cast over him as well.
The World Government had more than 170 affiliated nations and was the largest international organization in the One Piece World. Trying to oppose such a colossal entity with Duke's strength alone was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. He needed power of his own.
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