A Genius Scientist's Scathing Review!

"These documents are... about 'Azure Jade Scales'?"

Vegapunk truly lived up to his reputation as the greatest scientist on the ocean; he drew a conclusion after only glancing at the medical records.

Then, as if Satori something, he looked at Storm in utter astonishment.

"So, you're that man called 'Bear'? And your daughter has 'Azure Jade Scales'?"

Bear? Daughter?

Kizaru seemed to have heard something interesting and looked at Storm with surprise.

"Ah?"

Storm looked at Vegapunk with surprise.

"Are you mistaken? I am Vongola Storm, Bear is my subordinate, but it is indeed his 'daughter' who has contracted the Azure Jade Scales."

"Vongola Storm?"

Vegapunk scratched his sideburns, pondering for a moment.

"Oh! I remember now! There was someone who contacted me..."

"By the way, have you found Gage yet?"

It turns out that this "World's Number One Brain" really can't even speak fluently...

Storm smirked and quickly recounted the story of Bear, Bonney, and Gage.

"So it is, so it is... In short, all this information, including this stem cell clone sample, came from Dr. Gage."

Storm handed both boxes to Vegapunk and then said...

"While it's not good to talk badly about people behind their backs, I genuinely distrust Vinsmoke Gage, a piece of trash who uses his own children for human experimentation..."

At this point, Storm suddenly felt something was amiss.

It was absolutely wrong of Vinsmoke Gage to use his own children for human experiments.

However, on this Punk Hazard Island, there are quite a few scientists with even lower moral standards than Vinsmoke Gage!

Gage only used his own children for human experimentation.

Scientists like Vegapunk and Caesar Courant were also conducting related human experimentation programs...

Especially Caesar Courland.

That's even worse trash than Gage!

Storm smirked and decided to skip the topic of "human experimentation."

"I'm not a scientist, after all. I can't understand Gage's treatment plan, nor do I know if there are any problems with it. So I came to Punk Hazard Island hoping that Dr. Vegapunk could help me check these things."

Vegapunk was also a mad scientist.

However, his moral standards are much higher than those of the likes of Vinsmoke Gage, Caesar Cullen, and Queen.

"I see... Come with me!"

Vegapunk readily agreed to Storm's request and led him and Kizaru away from the swimming pool.

"The First Research Institute also has biological laboratories... This way."

Led by Vegapunk, Storm and Kizaru arrived at another biological laboratory.

Storm surveyed the biological laboratory.

In his personal opinion, apart from the absence of "Clone Soldier," this place seemed like a super-upgraded version of the Germa Labs.

But upon closer reflection, this makes sense.

The life laboratory in the Germa Kingdom was basically built up bit by bit using the war profits earned as a "war mercenary".

In contrast, the World Government doesn't care about money when it comes to this first research institute.

Or rather, in the eyes of World Government, money is the least important issue.

Storm surveyed the ultra-luxurious biological laboratory and quickly spotted several strange creatures.

At the same time, Kizaru also discovered their presence.

"These... are they all dragons?"

In one of the large culture chambers of this biological laboratory, there lived about a dozen small dragons.

It is different from the "Eastern Dragon" that can be transformed from the [Azure Dragon Fruit] and the [Artificial Pink Dragon Fruit].

These dozen or so small dragons all resembled "Western dragons".

It is a four-legged giant lizard with a pair of bat-like membranous wings!

Vegapunk was inputting data and checking information over there, speaking without turning his head.

"Yes, these are all dragons too, but they haven't grown up yet..."

"I previously felt that the defenses on Punk Hazard Island weren't very strong, so I just casually created some dragons..."

"Actually, I also have a bit of Beasts Kaido's Lineage Factor fused into the bodies of these dragons..."

"So each of them can breathe fire... let's just call them 'Fire Dragon'!"

Vegapunk casually uttered words that shocked ordinary people.

Some "Fire Dragon" were created casually...

Kizaru stroked the stubble on his chin and stared intently at the group of small dragons for a while.

"Actually, these dragons can be considered 'Artificial Mythical Beast', right?"

The three main categories of Zoan Devil Fruit --

Common species.

Ancient Zoan.

Mythical Zoan.

Only the "Mythical Zoan" are truly unique.

Their power seems to come from legendary mythical beasts and monsters.

The dozen or so small dragons that Vegapunk created are creatures that do not exist in the ocean.

Even in ancient times, there were no such flying dragons with two wings and four legs.

In addition, they can "breath fire"...

In a sense.

These "Fire Dragon" can indeed be considered "Artificial Mythical Beast".

However, Vegapunk was completely absorbed in his research on the "Azure Jade Scales" and did not hear Kizaru's words at all.

Storm heard it and said it casually.

"If these dragons can also be considered 'mythical beasts,' will a corresponding 'Dragon Dragon Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Fire Dragon Form' appear on the sea in the future?"

"Um?"

Kizaru was taken aback and turned to look at Storm.

"That's a very interesting question~"

"I haven't seen this type of 'dragon' in the <Devil Fruit Encyclopedia>, if it really exists--"

"Wait a minute, Admiral Kizaru, and Dr. Vegapunk over there."

Storm suddenly spoke, interrupting Kizaru.

"Dragon Number One is attacking Dragon Number Four—oh, Dragon Number Four is dead now."

Nani?

Kizaru was taken aback. When he turned his head to look again, he found that there was now a small dragon's corpse in the incubation chamber.

The dragon also had a tag with the number 4 hanging around its neck, indicating its identity.

On the other side, Dragon Number One was standing on the corpse of Dragon Number Four, spitting out a thin stream of flame into the sky, as if showing off its power or establishing its dominance.

The surrounding dragons dared not approach, only retreating while roaring.

Seeing that it had intimidated the other smaller dragons, the number one dragon immediately lowered its head and bit the corpse of the number four dragon at its feet, and began to eat.

Meanwhile, Vegapunk was still pondering the research data and wasn't distracted by the problems in the culture chamber.

"These dragons... they're really scary!"

Kizaru glanced at the bloody scene in the incubation chamber and couldn't help but smirk.

He had originally planned to take a baby dragon with him when he left Punk Hazard.

Since Vegapunk said this dragon can protect Punk Hazard...

So these dragons could naturally protect Marineford, or other Marine Base.

This would significantly reduce the burden on the navy.

However, looking at it now...

These brutal dragons that don't even spare their own kind should stay with Punk Hazard...

While Vegapunk was researching that medical data...

Storm and Kizaru watched the "Battle of the Dragons" in the incubation chamber with great boredom.

Perhaps the smell of blood stimulated the baby dragons in the incubation chamber.

Following the first dragon, other smaller dragons began attacking their companions.

"Admiral Kizaru, aren't we going to do anything? Dragon Number Two is dead too."

"You mean stopping these dragons from fighting? This time, it was number five who died."

"Of course, aren't they Dr. Vegapunk's creations? Dragon Nine is so weak."

"Dr. Vegapunk doesn't care about them, so why should we worry about this for him? Ugh, Number Seven is dead too."

After the fourth dragon, other smaller dragons were killed by their own kind.

One by one, the dragons died, until finally only one remained.

It wasn't the first dragon to kill its companion.

Instead, it was another dragon, number thirteen, whose entire body was covered in red scales.

When the final victor is determined in this "Battle of the Dragons".

Vegapunk's research is also nearing completion.

"It's been so many years, Gage's skills don't seem to have improved much..."

Vegapunk walked up to Storm with a stack of new documents in his hand.

"I just looked at his treatment plan. Although there's nothing wrong with it, it's just too outdated!"

"For patients with Azure Jade Scales), time is life!"

"It took Gage several years to heal that child... He really disappointed me!"

"I made some minor modifications based on the information provided by Gage."

"If my treatment plan is followed, it should only take about six months to cure Azure Jade Scales for that child!"

Half a year?

Storm paused for a moment to recall.

The timeframe Gage mentioned before seemed to be... two and a half years?

Vegapunk's treatment plan only requires one-fifth of the time of Gage.

Is this the difference between top scientists?

Storm reached out and took the new treatment plan from Vegapunk, glancing at it briefly.

The tiny print is so dense, I can't understand it at all!

"Dr. Vegapunk"

Storm temporarily put away the new treatment plan, and then asked...

"I remember Dr. Gage once said that if he were to Bonney's stem cells, it would take about a year."

"That's because Gage's technology is too outdated!"

Vegapunk shook his head and commented sharply.

"His skill level seems to be stuck at the stage of decades ago; he hasn't improved at all over the years."

"I have no idea what he's been busy with all these years!"

"His skill level was the same when he was in the MADS organization, and it remains the same now."

"Not even as good as Caesar Courland!"

Before Storm could respond, Vegapunk continued.

"So I also brought out some of the latest research data on cell cloning. If Gage can thoroughly understand that data, cloning stem cells won't take that long at all!"

"In addition, there was a problem with the stem cell clone sample you brought earlier!"

"There are still some Devil Fruit powers remaining in the original cells, which means that the patient with the Azure Jade Scales is also a Devil Fruit User."

"However, the cloned cells that Gage created did not contain the power of Devil Fruit."

"If he uses these cells to treat that little girl, Azure Jade Scales can certainly be cured, but the little girl's Devil Fruit ability will probably be affected to some extent, and she may even lose her Devil Fruit power."

Storm frowned slightly.

"Dr. Gage did this on purpose?"

"No, it's because he's incompetent!"

Then, Vegapunk launched into another long speech, rattling off a variety of biological terms.

Storm was completely bewildered and eventually had Vegapunk write down all the important points in a document.

Vegapunk readily agreed, and then stuffed several large boxes of research materials into Storm.

"In this way, the little girl's 'Azure Jade Scales' can be healed, and her Devil Fruit ability can be preserved. At most, she will be fully recovered in just six months!"

At this point, Vegapunk couldn't help but add another sentence.

"Actually, if you could bring that young patient to my clinic for treatment..."

"That would be too dangerous, Dr. Vegapunk."

Storm shook his head, directly interrupting Vegapunk's well-intentioned invitation.

"After all, my men and I are all 'pirates,' so achieving this much is enough."

The Bear is a member of the Buccaneer Tribe.

Bonney was a test subject of Saint Saturn.

This father and daughter are definitely "key targets" for World Government.

Once the two of them appear on Punk Hazard Island, it probably won't be long before the Gorosei notice them!

The Gorosei certainly won't let Bear and Bonney get away with it.

Storm wasn't worried about a conflict with the World Government.

However, Bonney was a patient, and her treatment period was too long.

If Bonney were sent to Punk Hazard Island now, and the World Government found out...

Fighting is a minor matter.

Storm was more worried about the impact on Bonney's treatment!

Let Vinsmoke Gage continue treating Bonney...

With Vegapunk as his "off-field support," Gage can basically just be a pure tool.

"In any case, I am very grateful to the doctor for his help."

Storm sincerely thanked Vegapunk.

"If there's anything I can help you with later, please feel free to come to me, Doctor."

"You're too kind... you're too kind..."

Vegapunk waved his hands repeatedly.

"I'm just an ordinary scientist. It's my honor to be able to help you and save that poor little girl."

After exchanging a few more polite words, Storm and Vegapunk took their leave.

Although he was very envious of Vegapunk...

However, now is not the best time to take action against this leading scientist of the ocean.

In addition.

The second most important [artificial Red Dragon Fruit] on Punk Hazard Island has fallen into Storm's hands.

Storm decided not to stay on the island any longer.

Kizaru and Storm bid farewell to Vegapunk together and then left the biological laboratory.

Suddenly, Vegapunk's scream came from behind them.

"Huh? Where's my dragon? How come there's only one left, number 13?"

Both Storm and Kizaru pretended not to hear Vegapunk's exclamation.

The two left the First Research Institute directly.

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon that had been circling in the sky descended directly down.

Storm had several clay giants carry Vegapunk's new treatment plan as they climbed up the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

Immediately afterwards, he handed the "big white dumpling" containing Pluton Rayleigh to Kizaru.

The white clay was quickly extracted from Pluton Rayleigh's body.

The old pirate snapped out of it immediately, and then he saw Kizaru standing to the side.

Pluton Rayleigh rolled his eyes dramatically, then closed them again, adopting a submissive stance.

"Pluton Rayleigh, is here."

Storm leaped onto the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and slowly flew off the ground.

"Transaction complete!"

Kizaru nodded slightly. He glanced at the Blue-Eyes White Dragon disappearing into the horizon, then turned to look at Pluton Rayleigh at his feet, and took out a Den Den Mushi.

"Moshi moshi~ Fleet Admiral Sengoku! Pluton Rayleigh, has been captured! Should we begin preparing for the execution?"

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