Haki Seal Technique!

"Uncle Punk is the Golden Lion II, Great Pirate with a bounty exceeding 2 billion Beli..."

Sentomaru stared intently at Shiki the Golden Lion II, his expression grave as he whispered a warning in Vegapunk's ear.

His eyes shifted slightly, his gaze lingering on the "White Dragon" beside the Golden Lion II, and his voice lowered even further.

"So this man, he might not be 'White Dragon,' he is... the 'Red Dragon Emperor' of the Dawn Pirates..."

In fact, Vegapunk had the same thought when Rhein appeared.

Even though he was a scientist devoted to research, he still paid attention to major events and powerful forces at sea.

Vegapunk was aware of the existence of at least the Dawn Pirates.

However, he has now chosen to "join" the White Dragon's faction.

Even if you regret it, it won't make any real difference.

Vegapunk gently patted Sentomaru's arm to soothe the child's emotions, while answering seriously.

"There is indeed some research material hidden underground on Punk Hazard Island, but it shouldn't be hidden too deep. At least my No. 1 Research Institute hasn't dug very deep."

"If you can take Punk Hazard Island with you, then just take it!"

"But what about the other scientists on the island? What are your plans?"

Speaking of scientists on Punk Hazard Island.

Storm's first thought was naturally Vegapunk.

Secondly, there's that guy, Caesar Courland.

After a moment's consideration, Storm decided to leave the decision to Vegapunk.

"What are your plans for them?"

"We've all been colleagues for many years..."

Vegapunk looked at Storm hesitantly and asked tentatively.

"Why don't we... release them all?"

"No problem."

Storm was willing to give Vegapunk that face.

"Rhein, take Punk Hazard Island, and all the warships near it, into the sky first."

"Yes, sir!"

Rhein readily responded.

He reached out and lightly touched the island's ground, then flew to the island's coastline, nimbly and swiftly weaving between the naval warships anchored around Punk Hazard Island like a butterfly flitting among flowers.

The naval warships were the first to take to the skies, followed immediately by--

Rumble!

A tremendous roar followed, accompanied by a violent earthquake.

Under the influence of the [Float-Float Fruit]'s power, Punk Hazard Island slowly rose into the air, leaving behind only a huge crater the size of the island.

The surrounding seawater kept converging and filling this huge depression, and the collision of countless seawater waves produced a deafening roar.

"That's really impressive..."

Vegapunk steadied himself by leaning on Sentomaru, then looked up at the higher naval warship with admiration.

"As expected of the Golden Lion II."

"I won't tell you..."

Sentomaru suppressed his shock and said in a low voice.

"I think that's amazing too."

You... are a bit airheaded.

Storm glanced at Sentomaru, the man known as "the most tight-lipped in the world".

This guy's mouth is actually no looser than Charlotte Linlin's belt...

"Sentomaru."

Storm called out the name directly and gave the order without any politeness.

"You should be familiar with Punk Hazard Island, right? Go with Rhein and bring out all the scientists the Doctor just mentioned, and send them to the naval warship in the sky."

"You are not my subordinate, Red Dragon Emperor!"

Sentomaru inadvertently revealed his true feelings again.

"I will protect Uncle Punk! I will never abandon him!"

"Sentomaru."

Vegapunk patted Sentomaru's arm again and offered some words of advice.

"Go ahead, I'll be fine here."

Sentomaru looked at Vegapunk with a troubled expression, "Uncle Vegapunk..."

Vegapunk insisted, "Go."

Sentomaru may disobey Storm's orders, but he must obey Vegapunk's.

Rhein returned and left with Sentomaru, leaving the space to Storm and Vegapunk.

"Take a break, Doctor."

Storm waved his hand, and the power of the [Clay Fruit] was released, turning the land of Punk Hazard Island into white clay.

White clay gushed out like a fountain, creating two sofas of different sizes.

Storm thoughtfully left a huge dent in Vegapunk's sofa as well, just like he did in Vegapunk's "World's Number One Brain."

Vegapunk didn't stand on ceremony and plopped down on the floor.

Over the years, his head has grown larger and larger, filled with more and more knowledge.

Sometimes, even just standing puts a tremendous strain on Vegapunk's body.

He was, after all, just an ordinary scientist, without the physical abilities of monsters.

Looking at Vegapunk's "super giant," Storm couldn't help but ask a question.

"Doctor, do you have plans for brain dissection?"

"Brain slice?"

Vegapunk was taken aback, and subconsciously began to think.

"That seems like a great idea!"

"Splitting your brain into many parts and distributing them to different people? No, it's about creating clones. That would greatly improve work efficiency..."

"But as time goes on, the clones' brains will also grow larger and larger. Would it be necessary to create even more clones?"

"No, perhaps we can remove the heads, using one as the 'main brain' and the others as 'clones.' We just need to establish communication between the 'brain' and the 'clones,' and it will function normally without worrying about overloading the brain..."

"Red Dragon Emperor, you are a genius too."

Finally, Vegapunk couldn't help but look at Storm and praise him.

Red Dragon Emperor?

Storm could roughly understand the reason for Vegapunk and Sentomaru's "slip of the tongue".

Besides the Red Dragon Emperor, who else would act alongside the Golden Lion II?

But...

Storm turned to look at the Blue-Eyes White Dragon beside him.

Didn't those two even look at the Blue-Eyes White Dragon behind me when they were talking?

Following Storm's gaze, Vegapunk also subconsciously looked at the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, his expression instantly freezing.

"White Dragon... Red Dragon Emperor... you two are actually the same person? Dual Devil Fruit User?"

No one in history has ever been able to eat two Devil Fruits at the same time.

This is the ironclad law of the sea!

However, the old rules seemed to be completely shattered in front of White Dragon.

"Yes and no, Doctor, it's a 'secret'."

Storm gave a noncommittal answer, without directly addressing Vegapunk's question.

He forcefully shifted the topic to the still-rising Punk Hazard Island beneath his feet.

"Doctor, I will 'send away' the rest of the scientists afterward, and the management of this island will be entirely in your hands."

"Good."

Vegapunk didn't press further and simply nodded.

"So, what should I call you from now on?"

"Vongola Storm"

"Okay, Vongola."

Feeling the soft, comfortable clay sofa beneath him, Vegapunk hesitated for a moment before asking a question.

Where are we going this time?

"The tentative location is in the sky above Whole Cake Island."

Storm explained the plan he had previously considered.

"I have just occupied Whole Cake Island and intend to make that archipelago my own base of operations."

"I was a little worried about putting the Doctor in any other location, so I simply placed him at an altitude of 10,000 meters in the Whole Cake Island."

"If the Doctor is concerned about the cold environment at high altitudes, I can also embed Punk Hazard in the middle of the Totto Land Islands; it's just a matter of moving a few islands."

Five hundred years ago, there was a giant demon who was famous throughout the seas— Oars of the Continent Puller.

The reason why Oars Four Seas is because he likes to take away the islands he sets his sights on.

Storm can do the same thing now.

Transporting islands is something the [Float-Float Fruit] excels at.

In the sky or at sea?

Vegapunk considered for a moment.

"Let's place Punk Hazard on the sea; that would make transporting supplies much simpler and more convenient."

"As you wish, Doctor."

Storm nodded, agreeing without a second thought.

He didn't care about such trivial matters.

As long as Vegapunk cooperates enough.

Storm could also build him a research island in the sky, at sea, or even underwater!

A seven-star [Bubble Ring] should be able to create a giant bubble large enough to encompass a small island and withstand the pressure of the deep sea, right?

Even if it doesn't work.

It would be the same if Storm brought Fish-Man Island to Totto Land as well!

'Later, I'll find an opportunity to try and create a deep-sea island... If possible, it might help with the Fish-Man Island project...'

Storm still has some ideas about Fish-Man Island.

Neptune (crossed out) -- Shirahoshi's abilities also deserve his attention.

Storm pulled himself out of his reverie and looked at Vegapunk, suddenly remembering one of Vegapunk's "acquaintances".

Stussy, the Pleasure District Queen!

'Forget it! Let's wait until we get to Totto Land to talk about meeting up with acquaintances!'

Storm thought for a moment, then suddenly brought up a new topic.

"Doctor, are you familiar with the small Sky Island of Visalia?"

"Visalia?"

Vegapunk didn't know why the other party suddenly brought up the island, but he nodded nonetheless.

"I have been a good friend of Dr. Harreda of Visalia for many years."

Vegapunk, hailed as the "World's Number One genius," lived on the high seas for many years.

We will leave aside "talent" from other industries for now.

At least within the category of "scientists".

Vegapunk did indeed know many good friends.

Dr. Clover of Ohara is one.

Dr. Harreda of Visalia is one of them.

"Um, Doctor, could you invite Dr. Harreda and Little Sky Island to visit the Totto Land?"

Storm nodded and pressed for more information.

"To be honest, I have a subordinate who is very passionate about navigation and astronomy, and he needs a good teacher to instruct him."

"In addition, I am also very interested in the 'knotting technique' of the little Sky Island."

As far as Storm knows.

Meteorologists on the small Sky Island once developed a very special kind of "knot" --

The Wind Rope Knot.

Its appearance is a white rope with three knots tied together; each time a knot is untied, it summons a corresponding level of strong wind.

When all three knots are untied, it can even attract a gust of wind strong enough to blow an ordinary person away.

Visalia's "Wind Rope Knot" technique is very special.

But Storm truly valued was another ability roughly similar to "Wind Rope Knot".

A knot that can also be used for "storage" and "release" --

A giant knot belonging to the ancient super robot Emmett!

However, Emmett's "knot" does not contain any "storm," but rather the [Conqueror's Haki] from Joy Boy from eight hundred years ago!

That's right.

[Conqueror's Haki] can be "sealed"!

And it won't change even after eight hundred years!

Storm wasn't particularly interested in the "Wind Rope Knot"; what he really cared about was the "Haki Knot."

The combination of the Clay Fruit and the Soul-Soul Fruit created a large number of powerful Homies.

These Homies possess formidable basic physical attributes and powerful Devil Fruit abilities; the only difference between them and true top-tier powerhouses is the lack of [Haki].

Once these Homies also possess the power of [Haki], they can be considered true top-tier masters of the ocean!

If Storm obtains the ability of "Haki Knot," he can seal and transfer his own Haki —including but not limited to Conqueror's Haki —to his Homies.

Does that mean he can continuously create a large number of top-tier ocean powerhouses?

Even a top-tier expert could manage just a few minutes of ocean power!

Eight-Star physique, Eight-Star aura of Haki, plus at least a seven-star Devil Fruit ability...

Isn't this a clear-cut King-level player?!

However, after hearing Storm's words, Vegapunk's expression became slightly strange.

Invite Visalia to visit the New World?

That little Sky Island simply couldn't withstand the harsh climate of the New World!

Furthermore...

Is this a "visit"?

Vegapunk had no doubt that the Vongola had its sights set on Hareda and his group.

However, he still clearly heard the second half of what the other person said.

"That 'knotting technique,' is the technique for creating the 'Wind Rope Knot,' right?"

Vegapunk smiled and said in a calm tone.

"I know how."

"Do you want to learn? I can teach you."

I'm updating at 3 PM again today.

Including previous debt repayments, there is still a debt of [3] more.

Because the accumulated monthly votes for last month exceeded 2000, an extra chapter is needed.

The previous rule was to add two chapters for every 1,000 monthly votes.

Therefore, four more chapters are needed.

In summary...

There are still [7] chapters missing!

Happy National Day to everyone!

I'll continue updating extra chapters during the National Day holiday to pay off my debts.

Goodnight everyone.