The Vortex Shift
The research base is a gathering place for a large number of scientists.
This is only the second time they have gathered on such a large scale since the Ancient Weapon 'Uranus', indicating that they are conducting a very important research project.
The research on Uranus is not yet complete, but after the modifications, Uranus most important energy and weapon technologies have been largely developed. All that remains is to continue improving them.
The remaining technologies, which also belong to the Uranus, were divided into many research groups and laboratories within the base for research.
It doesn't matter if these technologies are developed slowly; the Night Pirates aren't in a hurry. Given time, they can develop them quickly.
Most importantly, artificial intelligence technology.
That's right, Enel is back, from the moon. This is the second time he's returned from the moon.
On their first trip to the moon, Enel explored the entire moon. The moon is quite large, and even with the help of robots, they only explored a portion of it.
They did not find any place containing the fruits of lunar technology; their exploration team was still too small.
But just before leaving the moon, they successfully found a city exposed on the surface and a research base.
This is a research base that produces robots, specifically small ones.
They had long since fallen into a deep sleep due to energy depletion, but with Enel present, the powerful lightning directly recharged the entire research base, bringing it and even the entire lunar city "back to life."
With their energy replenished, the small robots Zhong Su from their slumber. Although they lacked superhuman attack power, they possessed exceptional intelligence and independent consciousness, along with complex emotions like those of living beings, making them essentially mechanical life forms.
Otto's biomechanical technology is more of a symbiotic relationship. Although it has life and consciousness, it is not independent and occupies a subordinate position, serving as the most qualified tool.
This is the artificial intelligence technology that the Night Pirates crave. These robots possess the most crucial intelligent core. Once it is developed, the Night Pirates will be able to imbue the mechanical creatures, mechanical dogs, mechanical birds, and the like within the Night Sea Domain with intelligence.
It is not solely controlled by "Shar".
However, the Night Pirates only need a qualified tool, an artificial intelligence. It is enough for it to have extremely high intelligence and independent consciousness. It does not need the complex emotions of a living being. This setting will be erased from the beginning.
After all, Teach didn't want things like mechanical malfunctions to happen, so he nipped the possibility in the bud.
When they returned for the first time, they brought back several robots and some special equipment, leaving the robots created by the Night Pirates at the lunar city and research base to continue their exploration.
For their second expedition, the Night Pirates made even more thorough preparations. Meanwhile, the robots also conducted further explorations of the moon, learning about the various functions within the research base and the conditions of the city.
Therefore, upon their return, the exploration team brought back a large number of robots, equipment, and some data stored inside the research base.
These items have now been brought back, and the scientists gathered here are to conduct further research on artificial intelligence technology and some data found on the moon.
For these scientists, this was undoubtedly an exciting event. As scientists of the Night Pirates, there was nothing they were hiding from them.
We know that the moon once possessed a highly advanced technological civilization. The Ancient Weapon 'Uranus' was originally a technological weapon belonging to the Moon People, and the Ancient Weapon Pluton also utilized the moon's powerful technology.
In terms of technological advancement, the moon undoubtedly reigns supreme, far surpassing any other planet.
They have already gained a great deal from the Uranus alone, and have studied countless profound knowledge. Moreover, a short year is simply not enough to fully understand the Uranus.
The research only uncovered the most important weapon and energy systems, and there is still a technological gap compared to the real Uranus.
Even with other technologies included, it would take at least several decades to fully master them.
Artificial intelligence technology has always been a top priority at the Night Pirates' research base, and it will have a greater impact on the overall strength of the Night Pirates.
Second only to artificial intelligence technology is satellite research and launch. In two years, the satellites created by the Night Pirates will be able to be launched into space and orbit this planet.
Its primary function is to monitor the world, enabling it to observe every corner of the ocean via satellite. However, the technology for ultra-long-distance detection is not yet fully developed, and this technology is contained within Uranus, which they are still researching.
With the advancement of technology and the deployment of satellites, their control over the ocean will be further enhanced.
With the spoils brought from the moon, the Night Pirates are finally able to make a breakthrough in artificial intelligence technology.
The entire research base sprang into action, studying the intelligent chips inside the robots and even their structure. Data analysis from "Shar" and Otto's mechanical fruit began to play important roles in this process.
Enel also doesn't need to make a third trip to the moon; if the Demon King is missing for too long, problems will arise.
Moreover, besides the robots brought by the Night Pirates, the existing intelligent robots on the moon, once they have sufficient power, belong to the Night Pirates.
They were created for the purpose of obedience.
Through remote control, the Night Pirates issue orders to explore the moon and search for valuable information and items.
The Night Pirates have no intention of establishing a base on the moon yet, as transporting resources would be a major problem.
Moreover, according to intelligence reports, the moon is not suitable for survival, and the soil is not suitable for farming. Although there is oxygen in space, it is much thinner than in the ocean, and those with weak strength cannot survive in space for very long.
It can be said that survival in space is far more difficult than in the New World.
The Night Pirates have begun further research into artificial intelligence technology. If successful, Shar's performance can be upgraded, with calculation and analysis speeds increasing by tens or hundreds of times. This will have a comprehensive impact on the entire Night Sea Domain.
Meanwhile, significant progress has been made in the research of Artificial Devil Fruit technology. Data on all aspects of the finished Artificial Devil Fruit has been recorded, including its mental fluctuations.
The next step is simply to continue testing and experimenting until quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes, at Artificial Devil Fruit technology will be officially perfected and put into production.
This Devil Fruit has already been fed by Otto to Peter the Black Dog (Wolf).
Peter has undergone a tremendous change. His physical size has not changed much, and he has even shrunk somewhat. His muscles are more toned, and his aura is more ferocious.
What's most eye-catching is the black bull horn on its head, similar to Kaido's, a demonic horn unique to the Oni Clan.
Now he is completely familiar with the transformation from wolf to dragon, often maintaining a fully dragonized state, able to fly, and wielding the power of fire, wind, and lightning, almost exactly like Kaido.
However, unlike Kaido dragon, Peter is a Black Dragon, and the head of his dragon head looks very much like a wolf, making him appear as a Black Dragon with a wolf's head and a dragon's body.
In contrast, the "Human-Beast Form" is even more peculiar. While originally a beast, it transforms into a dragon through the modification of Devil Fruit, retaining the wolf's body, with its black fur completely covered by black scales.
This also provided the Night Pirates with another experimental subject. Blood sampling was essential, and they also needed to test the differences in physical changes after consuming Artificial Devil Fruit Devil Fruit.
While both involve modifying human genes, there are always differences. Devil Fruit are manifestations of established rules, making them difficult to replicate completely.
Based on a rough comparison of the data, this Artificial Devil Fruit possesses about 60% of the effects of the Azure Dragon Fruit. However, this does not include Kaido's demon bloodline and physique; otherwise, this figure could be increased by more than 20%.
This is a miracle born out of nowhere. It is not Zoan - Mythical Zoan Azure Dragon Form, but Human-Human Fruit Mythical Zoan form Kaido form.
It is a true Devil Fruit, because Peter, who ate the Devil Fruit, is also afraid of seawater and is countered by Teach's Dark-Dark Fruit ability.
Artificial Devil Fruit will have the same problem remains to be seen until research is conducted, but it's highly likely they will.
Even if it's Artificial Devil Fruit, it's still Devil Fruit, but this is a relatively well-developed Devil Fruit by the Night Pirates.
As for what Devil Fruit other forces will develop, and what their side effects will be, we don't know. After all, each force has a different research direction, but they are essentially similar.
The Night Pirates have taken a significant step forward in their research into Artificial Devil Fruit.
It won't be long before it's released.
In fact, the Night Pirates had some ideas regarding the success of Artificial Devil Fruit. They planned to use Big Mom's Soul-Soul Fruit power to assist in the creation of Artificial Devil Fruit. The issue of the Devil Fruit's will was something that Big Mom could easily solve with a little experimentation.
However, to protect the confidentiality of the technology, they did not put this idea into action, since they had plenty of time.
Now, the four Sea Emperor remain unmoved.
The Night Pirates continuously radiate their influence across the world, with their airship manufacturing group, Umbrella Shipbuilding Company, Life Machinery Group, and various other industries exporting their products globally and cooperating with various forces.
The existence of the Longevity Potion is known only to a small number of people, all of whom are forces closely connected with the Night Pirates, such as the ministers and the chairman of the West Blue Dark Council.
This brings them closer to the Night Pirates, making them inseparable. Although the life -Longevity Potion only lasts for a few years, time is the most precious and priceless thing, and no one doesn't want to have a few more years of life.
The world-renowned classic novel, Pirates of the Caribbean, penned by Marshall D. Teach, is in the works to be adapted into a movie, which is undoubtedly exciting news for pirates on the high seas.
Night Film Company began recruiting actors early on, preparing to showcase the vast and magnificent ocean through film. It is said that many Great Pirate are among the cast.
Even an ordinary sailor has many pirates vying for his position.
The finalization of the cast list is regrettable, but it also makes them even more eager for the film's eventual release.
The inclusion of pirates in the film makes the final presentation more brutal and realistic, especially the grand descriptions in the novel, such as the North Sea Kraken, the Black Sea Goddess, and the end of the world, which are all very attractive.
The real reason the Night Pirates decided to officially begin filming, besides the various beautiful landscapes of the One Piece world, was the advancement of artificial intelligence technology.
The filming actually began preparations very early on. With just a word from Teach, many things could be prepared in a short time, and they even invited several famous directors.
During the casting process, many famous writers were invited to write the script based on the descriptions in the original work.
Teach's writing is good, and he draws on some of his own personal experiences, but even so, he always asks someone to polish his work after he finishes it.
Pirates of the Caribbean is actually the story of a unique adventure by a pirate named Jack Sparrow.
The Whitebeard Pirates mostly roamed their own territory, celebrating their children's birthdays, adopting sons, expanding their family, and not wanting to get involved in other people's affairs, living a very peaceful life.
After learning about the internal events in Wano Country, he made a special trip to Wano Country to see Oden, stayed for almost three days, and then left Wano Country.
Big Mom didn't expand much either. The landscape of the New World had basically stabilized. Besides, she could only control a maximum of a hundred islands in her own core territory. There was no point in continuing to expand since she couldn't control so many other territories.
Her primary goal was to send her son to Elbaf for further studies, strengthen relations between the two sides, and of course, enjoy the new desserts created by the pastry chefs inside the Combat Pyramid, as well as those delicious desserts that she didn't eat often.
These world-class desserts are something Big Mom can never get tired of.
Of course, she will also frequently fight with her children, pushing them to become stronger.
Of the children born later, few showed outstanding potential, and few caught her eye like Smoker.
In this way, Big Mom could only focus her attention on her outstanding children. Since she couldn't compete with other factions in terms of quantity, she had to improve the quality of her children.
Katakuri has now fully unleashed his potential and possesses the ability to fight Big Mom head-on.
The undefeated legend of the Big Mom Pirates continues to grow.
Physical strength, combat skills, the Three Types of Haki, and even the further development of Devil Fruit, all continuously improved under intense pressure.
Even so, Katakuri could only injure Big Mom; he couldn't go any further. Big Mom's skills were also improving, and the terrifying power she unleashed made Katakuri uncomfortable, not to mention the Conqueror's Haki wrapped around her fists.
This innate difference cannot be overcome through training.
Even with the skills to Future Sight and to destroy things from within with Haki.
It is at a disadvantage in all other aspects: its Haki quality, its Iron Balloon- like physique, and its terrifying superhuman strength.
More importantly, the power of the Soul-Soul Fruit is the nemesis of these creations and control-type Paramecia abilities. Whatever they can control, Big Mom can also control as long as she gives it a soul.
Even some Logia Devil Fruit User can't do anything about her, after all, Big Mom also has the title of "Weather Queen".
While recovering from the war and recruiting new members, the Beasts Pirates are also secretly researching Artificial Devil Fruit technology and beastman technology.
The power of the four Sea Emperor continues to grow, not through territorial expansion.
With the Beasts Pirates peace, the vortex of the New World began to shift, moving to the central and front seas.
This is the sea area where major powers meet, and the birth of the fifth Sea Emperor will also take place in this region.
The Red-Haired Pirates made no move, and some people realized that he wanted to quietly increase his strength.
They have the means to wait; they're not in a hurry.
But someone couldn't wait any longer: the Demon Caesar. Everyone knew his ambitions; he wanted to reach the top, and the red-haired man was his biggest obstacle.
He didn't want to see Shanks' power grow stronger, because he was also an obstacle in the path of the Red-Haired Pirates.
No one wants to be a stepping stone for someone else, Caesar was no exception.
Therefore, he planned to take the initiative and eliminate the Red-Haired Pirates before they could further develop their power.
The Demon Pirates made the first move, and their crew members began to clash with the forces under the protection of the Red-Haired Pirates.
Meanwhile, leveraging his connections cultivated over many years in the New World, Caesar began seeking allies and forming alliances to crush the Red-Haired Pirates and eliminate his obstacles.