Human Abilities Have Limits!

Eight-Star [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit]!

After determining the star rating of the [Pink Dragon Fruit] through the [Big Trophy].

Storm finally understood one thing.

Why was Kozuki Momonosuke able to quickly gain such immense power after eating the Pink Dragon Fruit in the future?

This is not due to any "bloodline power" of the Kozuki Clan, nor to Kozuki Momonosuke's "personal talent".

It's simply because the [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit] is an extremely high-level Artificial Devil Fruit!

What would happen if I ate this [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit]?

Storm communicated with the [Big Trophy], trying to confirm his suspicions.

Ripples spread through the void, and the [Big Trophy] directly answered Storm's question.

The Eight-Star [Pink Dragon Fruit] requires only a little adaptation and development to immediately obtain Eight-Star Devil Fruit abilities!

This means --

Anyone who obtains this [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit] can immediately advance to an Eight-Star powerhouse!

In particular, this [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit] is a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit.

Eight-Star Mythical Zoan can grant its user extremely powerful Physique attributes.

Even if the user's other abilities are not up to par—such as attributes like [Physique] or [Haki].

However, once he eats the [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit], he will at least possess one Eight-Star ability.

With just this [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit], the user could practically become a "pseudo- Pirate Emperor"!

Once Storm realized this, he suddenly had a more intuitive understanding of Vegapunk's technological level.

Although Vegapunk's "World's Number One Brain" comes from the [Paramecia Brain-Brain Fruit];

Although Vegapunk's "science and technology that are five hundred years ahead of the world" originated from the Ancient Kingdom;

Although Vegapunk had a whole host of other strange and unusual problems...

But putting those issues aside...

Vegapunk's scientific and technological level was truly undeniable!

Just as Storm was carefully examining the [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit].

Vegapunk's voice came from the side again.

"Did you see that Artificial Devil Fruit? It's the kind of fruit that looks like an apple."

"I've already received it."

Storm responded and then took the [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit] back to the side of the swimming pool.

Kizaru looked with great interest at the rather strange-looking Devil Fruit in Storm's hand.

"Is this the Devil Fruit that was copied using Beasts Kaido's Lineage Factor?"

Kizaru stroked his chin and asked with a hint of curiosity.

"This looks completely different from what's recorded in the <Devil Fruit Encyclopedia> as [Zoan, Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Azure Dragon Form]~"

In fact.

Not just the [Azure Dragon Fruit].

Almost all Devil Fruit have very peculiar appearances.

It's that kind of unique shape that only appears naturally and would never happen otherwise.

For example, the Op-Op Fruit, the Hollow-Hollow Fruit...

They are all Devil Fruit with extremely unique shapes.

As for this [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit]...

Judging from its appearance alone, it looks like a sick, moldy apple.

Apart from that, there's nothing particularly unusual about it.

"Because this is a man-made Devil Fruit."

Vegapunk immersed his mind in the swimming pool, letting the Brush Fish swim and wash through his white hair. He raised his hands and gestured at the ceiling of the swimming pool.

"A normal Devil Fruit has a lot of swirling spiral patterns on its skin, just like ocean eddies."

"But Artificial Devil Fruit have circular patterns on their surface."

"Of course, a 'circle' is a perfect shape, but its 'perfection' also means that it has 'boundaries'."

Kizaru tilted his head, and several question marks seemed to appear on his forehead.

As the highest-ranking officer in charge of the Marine Science Unit.

Kizaru was aware of many of Vegapunk's research and inventions.

For example, he just revealed that this [artificial Pink Dragon Fruit] comes from Beasts Kaido!

Not only that.

Kizaru sometimes even personally participates in Vegapunk's research.

As a researcher.

Cough!

Anyway.

Kizaru's understanding of "science and technology" is definitely much higher than that of an average person.

Even so.

Kizaru still didn't understand the meaning of what Vegapunk had just said.

Moreover, he had only been referring to the "shape" of the Devil Fruit.

Why did Vegapunk suddenly bring up the "patterns" of Devil Fruit?

Storm was also somewhat puzzled. He was about to say something when he suddenly realized something.

Vegapunk has been conducting scientific research on Punk Hazard Island.

Logically speaking

The "World's Number One Scientist" should possess extremely advanced scientific and technological skills.

At least they won't be easily monitored by others...

However, one of the Gorosei, the Science Defense Martial God, Saint Saturn, is able to monitor Vegapunk's every move.

'This is really... something we have to be wary of!'

Storm silently unleashed the power of the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit].

He had already upgraded the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] to seven stars.

In addition to "electric current propulsion" and "lightning strike capability".

Storm had already mastered some rather "fancy" skills.

For example--

Using the power of the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit], disrupt the radio signals in an area!

Unnoticed by anyone, invisible electromagnetic waves, originating from Storm, quickly enveloped the entire swimming pool, directly blocking the communication signals between the pool and the outside world via Den Den Mushi.

After finishing this task, Storm leisurely raised the [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit] in his hand.

"Dr. Vegapunk, what did you mean by 'boundary' just now?"

"The so-called 'boundary' is actually the 'limit'."

Vegapunk answered very frankly.

"Although I only created this one Artificial Devil Fruit, I am, after all, its designer and creator, and I have a certain understanding of its general abilities."

"Based on my previous calculations, the power contained within this [artificial Pink Dragon Fruit] should be comparable to that of Kaido in his youth."

"After all, this Devil Fruit was a 'failed product' created using Kaido's Lineage Factor from his younger days."

Beasts Kaido in his youth?

Kizaru stared in astonishment, his eyes wide.

"Wait a minute! Doctor! Didn't you say before that this Artificial Devil Fruit was a failure?"

If this [artificial Pink Dragon Fruit] truly contains power comparable to Beasts Kaido in his youth...

Vegapunk called this thing a "failure"?

Even in his youth, Beasts Kaido, though not as powerful as the "Pirate Emperor" who now controls vast territories in the New World, was still a formidable monster on the high seas!

Vegapunk was somewhat bewildered by Kizaru's surprise.

"Yes, this is definitely a failure!"

Vegapunk continued.

"I wasn't finished speaking... um..."

"Yes, look at the circular patterns on the surface of this Artificial Devil Fruit. This 'circle' represents the 'limit' of this Artificial Devil Fruit, and also the limit of humanity."

"In my opinion, this Artificial Devil Fruit, once eaten, cannot be developed like a real [Azure Dragon Fruit]. At best, it will only reach the level of Beasts Kaido."

"At most, he's only at the level of Beasts Kaido..."

Kizaru's mouth twitched violently.

A sudden surge of malice welled up within him; he really wanted to shove Vegapunk's head into the pool and let the cold water thoroughly cleanse his brain.

Beasts Kaido that weak?!

Storm was equally speechless at Vegapunk's words.

He understood this better than Kizaru.

This [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit] is actually an Eight-Star Artificial Devil Fruit!

Based on Storm's previous experience...

Eight-Star is already at the level of Pirate Emperor or Admiral!

This level is really impressive!

As for the [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit], there's no way to continue its development...

This isn't a big deal!

Eight-Star is enough to guard a region!

"Of course, this isn't the most serious problem with this Artificial Devil Fruit!"

At this point, Vegapunk suddenly adopted an extremely serious tone.

"I've used Kaido's Lineage Factor to research for twenty years, investing a huge amount of research funding..."

"However, it is impossible to create Devil Fruit with the exact same composition."

"This Artificial Devil Fruit has a very serious flaw!"

"There is a very obvious difference between it and that [Azure Dragon Fruit]!"

So, is this the real reason why Dr. Vegapunk called this Artificial Devil Fruit a "failure"?

Upon hearing this, Kizaru frowned and asked a question.

"Doctor, what exactly do you mean by 'flaw'?"

"Color!"

As soon as those two words were uttered, Kizaru froze.

He extended his little finger, used [Life Return] to lengthen his nail, picked at his ear, and then asked again.

"What?"

"Color!"

"Vegapunk said, very frustrated."

"The color of this Artificial Devil Fruit is completely different from the [Azure Dragon Fruit]."

"If someone eats this Artificial Devil Fruit, it will turn into a pink dragon! Not a blue dragon!"

It's hard! It's hard! Kizaru's fist has hardened.

"Is there absolutely nothing wrong with this?"

"No!"

Vegapunk submerged his head in the pool, then shook it violently, splashing water everywhere.

"That was a terrible failure!"

"Dr. Vegapunk"

Storm weighed the [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit] in his hand and said casually.

"If you think this Artificial Devil Fruit is a 'failure,' then why not just make a few more?"

If once doesn't work, try twice; if twice doesn't work, try three times...

"Science is about trial and error, step by step, before we can arrive at the truth."

"Hmm? That makes sense!"

Vegapunk stopped shaking his head, sat up with difficulty, and then sighed.

"But that won't work either..."

"Regarding funding, I can apply to the government."

"But Beasts Kaido's Lineage Factor have been completely exhausted."

"Besides, I have other research work to do."

"This is the limit of what this 'Artificial Devil Fruit' can achieve."

Storm glanced at Vegapunk but said nothing.

To be honest, he was indeed very interested in this "World's Number One Brain".

But this World's Number One Scientist...

With Storm's current financial situation, he simply cannot afford to support the other party.

Not to mention that Vegapunk has not yet entered its "technological explosion period".

Until the future.

Vegapunk created those technological inventions like "Pacifista," "Seraphim," and "Green Blood"...

The amount of money and resources required is absolutely enormous!

I can't afford to raise them, I really can't afford it.

'Let the World Government take care of this top strategist for now...'

Storm put away the [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit] and then sent two clay giants forward.

"Dr. Vegapunk, I have some medical information here. Could you help me confirm its effectiveness?"

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