Recruiting Vegapunk!

New World, Punk Hazard, First Research Institute.

"Vegapunk! Vegapunk!!"

Caesar Courland flew rapidly through the corridor of the First Research Institute, shouting the name of the World's Number One genius with an angry expression.

Behind this wicked scientist followed a group of tense-looking, hurried sailors.

"Dr. Caesar! Please refrain from making loud noises in the research institute! You will disturb Dr. Vegapunk's experiments!"

This group of naval personnel was responsible for guarding the First Research Institute.

Strangely, the burly man at the head of the group wasn't wearing a navy Justice Coat; he was only wearing a huge, peach-colored bellyband.

That last sentence was also said by this "bellyband man".

But clearly, these words stung Caesar Courland.

"Disturb!?"

Caesar Clown suddenly stopped, turned around to look at the group of navy behind him, his expression filled with rage.

"Sentomaru! That Vegapunk guy stopped my experiment right away!"

"Disturbing me? I wish I could kill that big-headed doll right now!"

There are also differences among scientists.

Even though Vegapunk and Caesar Clown were both members of the MADS organization back then.

However, in Punk Hazard, within the Special Science Class, there was still a significant gap in status between Vegapunk and Caesar Couran.

Vegapunk even had the authority to expel Caesar Clown directly from the Special Science Class!

Certainly.

Given Vegapunk's personality, he wouldn't go that far.

Recently.

Caesar Clown is conducting a very dangerous experiment—the kind that could easily destroy the entire Punk Hazard Island.

Vegapunk discovered this in time, so he immediately stopped Caesar Clown's experiment.

This is also the real reason why Caesar Courant left his institute today and came to the First Institute.

I won't tell you.

Sentomaru looked at Caesar Clown calmly, as if he were looking at an ordinary, weak chicken who couldn't even kill a chicken.

"If you want to harm Dr. Vegapunk, I will kill you before you can even make a move."

Sentomaru is not currently a member of the Navy.

He was able to live in Punk Hazard because his identity was "Vegapunk's bodyguard".

Protecting Vegapunk is Sentomaru's most important mission.

"Hateful!"

Caesar Courland was so enraged that he practically swelled up.

"Who do you think you are, brat! I'm here to clean house for Vegapunk!"

Driven by rage, Caesar Clown unleashed his Devil Fruit power.

The gas produced and released by the [Logia Gas Fruit] instantly filled the entire corridor of the First Research Institute.

Upon detecting a drastic change in the composition of the air, the alarm system of the First Research Institute immediately issued a sharp and piercing warning sound.

At the same time.

Sentomaru also noticed the strange smell in the air.

Without further hesitation, he leaped forward, raised his hands, palms facing forward, and unleashed his [Armament Haki], transforming it into a shockwave imperceptible to the naked eye, which blasted towards Caesar Clown, who was standing right next to him.

"Sky Walk!"

Caesar Clown, after all, was just a scientist with little combat experience and was completely unable to dodge Sentomaru's attack, getting hit squarely by his "Sky Walk".

Bang!

A dull, muffled sound followed.

Caesar Cullen felt excruciating pain all over his body as he was sent flying, crashing heavily into the sturdy wall of the First Research Institute, nearly shattering it.

It was just a single strike.

Caesar Clown immediately lost his ability to fight, and like a slime, he slid off the wall and completely lost consciousness.

Even so, this was only because Sentomaru controlled his strength.

Otherwise.

Caesar Clown will definitely be knocked out of the First Research Institute by this attack.

Although Sentomaru did this not because he wanted to protect Caesar Clown.

He simply wanted to protect the walls of the First Laboratory—to prevent them from interfering with Dr. Vegapunk's experiments.

However, the loud noise from here had already drawn Vegapunk out of the room where he was conducting his experiment.

"What's going on here? Hmm? That smells weird, is it gas?"

Vegapunk, bearing the title of "World's Greatest Brain," slowly emerged from his private laboratory and arrived at the scene.

Upon seeing this, Sentomaru immediately withdrew his hands and meticulously reported the entire incident to Vegapunk.

"Uncle Punk, it's like this..."

After listening to Sentomaru's report, Vegapunk saw Caesar Clown lying unconscious in the corner and couldn't help but touch the back of his neck.

"So many years have passed, and Caesar is still so impulsive..."

Vegapunk waved his hand, summoning a group of marines, and gave them instructions.

"Let's take Dr. Caesar to the Medical Room first and check his condition. Sentomaru's [Armament Haki] is quite powerful."

Caesar Clown is Devil Fruit User [Logia Gas- Gas Fruit].

Ordinary attacks have no effect on him.

However Sentomaru used [Armament Haki].

"My Haki is only average."

Sentomaru said seriously.

"Much weaker than Uncle Kizaru."

Kizaru?

Vegapunk glanced at the kid helplessly.

Are you comparing yourself to Kizaru?

Several sailors stepped forward, intending to help the unconscious Caesar Courland to his feet.

But just then...

The piercing alarm sounded again inside the First Research Institute.

Not just at the First Research Institute, but throughout the entire Punk Hazard Island, piercing alarms began to sound.

"This is..."

Sentomaru was momentarily confused, but quickly snapped out of it and rushed to Vegapunk's side.

"Uncle Punk! Invasion! Someone has invaded Punk Hazard Island!"

Punk Hazard Island is a secret island under the control of the World Government.

However, this does not mean that others cannot reach this island.

Just as Sentomaru was about to take Vegapunk to the underground shelter to temporarily avoid all possible risks.

Boom!

The entire Punk Hazard Island suddenly trembled, as if something incredibly heavy had landed on it.

Immediately afterwards, a clear voice entered the First Research Institute from the outside.

"Dr. Vegapunk, would it be convenient for us to meet?"

Vegapunk activated his "World's Greatest Brain" and immediately recognized the owner of the voice.

The Shichibukai - White Dragon!

Without prior notification or permission from the World Government, one of the Shichibukai has actually arrived on Punk Hazard Island...

What does White Dragon want to do?

Vegapunk glanced at Sentomaru beside him.

Sentomaru immediately shook his head.

"Uncle Punk, you'd better come with me to the underground shelter now."

"Okay, let's go out and take a look together."

Vegapunk reached out and gently patted Sentomaru's arm.

"Sentomaru, I believe you can protect me."

Sentomaru remained silent for a moment, then nodded solemnly.

"... Um!"

Sentomaru escorted Vegapunk out of the First Laboratory and into the outside world.

On the land of Punk Hazard Island, a colossal Blue-Eyes White Dragon was lying prone.

At the feet of the White Dragon, a group of figures lay sprawled out, their uniforms clearly indicating that they were all marines responsible for protecting Punk Hazard Island.

Sentomaru's expression immediately turned serious, a red light flashed in his eyes, and he activated his Observation Haki to sense the group of figures on the ground.

But Vegapunk spoke first, before Sentomaru could sense the result.

"White Dragon!"

Vegapunk shifted his gaze from the Navy to Storm, his face filled with disbelief and utter shock.

Why did you hurt these marines!?

"Harm?"

Storm jumped off the head of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and came to stand in front of Vegapunk.

"Actually, no, I just stunned them."

Storm is—formerly a Navy officer.

He did not have a particular penchant for killing former colleagues.

To deal with the group of marines responsible for protecting Punk Hazard Island, Storm only needed to unleash a burst of [Conqueror's Haki], and they were all instantly defeated.

They had absolutely no resistance.

Sentomaru, who was standing to the side, had already used his Observation Haki to sense the situation of the surrounding Marines and whispered something in Vegapunk's ear.

"Uncle Punk, these marines are indeed still alive."

"... Conqueror's Haki?"

From Storm and Sentomaru's words, Vegapunk understood what they meant, but he still looked at the Shichibukai with suspicion and uncertainty.

"White Dragon, what brings you to Punk Hazard Island today? I don't have a second [Artificial Azure Dragon Fruit] here."

"I'm not here today for Devil Fruit, Dr. Vegapunk."

Storm waved his hand and said bluntly.

I came here today for you.

"... I?"

Vegapunk pointed at himself, his face full of strange expressions, then shook his head, refusing without hesitation.

"Forget it, White Dragon."

Vegapunk had no idea that the White Dragon's purpose in coming to Punk Hazard Island today was to "recruit him".

But after all, it was a recruitment by a Shichibukai.

After firmly refusing, Vegapunk added another explanation.

"Even if I possessed my intellect and skills, what could I possibly create within the pirate ranks?"

Vegapunk looked White Dragon up and down, then recalled for a moment before continuing.

"If I remember correctly, you don't even have your own territory, do you?"

"Unfortunately, we've just occupied a piece of land."

"I can't speak, "Storm said calmly.

"Whole Cake Island is now my territory."

"Furthermore, I have also forcibly unified the internal order of the dark world."

"At least the personal wealth of the Gild Tesoro, as well as the wealth accumulated by the BIG MOM Pirates over the years, can be used by me alone."

"Now, are you interested in switching sides, Dr. Vegapunk?"

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