[Mythical Zoan Raccoon Dog Fruit]!

Storm quickly found a buyer.

"Dr. Vegapunk, how much are you willing to bid for this 'Kizaru'?"

Second Research Institute.

Storm, carrying the newly "captured" Admiral, went directly to Vegapunk, who was there taking stock of miscellaneous items.

"... bid?"

Vegapunk didn't quite understand what Storm was saying.

However, seeing Kizaru trapped in Sea Bubble, he still reached out and greeted him with a smile.

"Borsalino, you've been captured by the Vongola too?"

When he was captured by pirates, he was able to meet another close friend, which warmed Vegapunk's heart.

But Kizaru didn't think so, and he stubbornly insisted on his own way.

"I wasn't arrested, I just wanted a short break. The environment here is quite nice..."

As he spoke, Kizaru seemed to actually believe his own nonsense.

The dignity of Admiral...

That thing ceased to exist long after the Buster Call against Storm failed.

As for admitting defeat to Storm...

This isn't the first time Kizaru has admitted defeat; sometimes, you just get used to losing after a while.

Since that's the case.

Why not take this opportunity to take a long vacation here in Storm?

Kizaru inexplicably found this kind of thing very appealing.

"Punk Hazard Island has very good natural environmental conditions."

With the help of that specially made clay sofa, Vegapunk moved to Kizaru's side and poked the giant Sea Bubble with his finger.

"But you're practically locked up, aren't you? Like a prisoner... Hmm, this bubble is surprisingly resilient."

Vegapunk's fingers almost poked a deep dent into the Sea Bubble.

Even so, the Sea Bubble showed no signs of bursting.

It is clearly remarkably resilient.

Didn't you eat breakfast today?

Ignoring Kizaru standing to the Storm, Kizaru urged Vegapunk to exert more force.

"Put in more effort!"

"I'm just an ordinary scientist, not a monster like you."

Vegapunk merely tested the resilience of the Sea Bubble before withdrawing his finger and glancing at Storm beside him.

"This must be the power of Devil Fruit, right? [Bubble Fruit]? Or some other Devil Fruit?"

"It is indeed the [Bubble Fruit]."

Storm nodded, glancing at the dejected Kizaru beside him.

"Doctor, you should have decided on a price by now, right?"

"Price? What exactly is going on?"

Vegapunk scratched his head and asked.

What's the current situation in Borsalino?

You can roughly understand it as the relationship between a 'slave-catching team' and 'slaves'.

"I'll put it simply," Storm said.

"However, this 'slave' is rather special; he's Admiral."

Kizaru couldn't help but interject, "Hey, hey, Vongola Storm! Isn't that a bit disrespectful to me?"

"Although I still don't quite understand what you mean..."

Vegapunk thought for a moment, then took an apple out of his pocket.

"But you probably just want to sell Kizaru for a price, right?"

Watching Vegapunk's actions, Kizaru couldn't help but retort, "An apple? Vegapunk, you bastard! Pay more! Did you embezzle all the research funds the government allocated to you?"

Kizaru's sarcastic remark went unnoticed by anyone.

"An apple is indeed too cheap..."

Despite saying that, Storm still reached out and took the apple.

"I heard that you and Dr. Kizaru have known each other for many years and are your dearest friends and confidants."

"You need to pay more!"

The group began moving towards the Third Research Institute.

Vegapunk said helplessly, "I don't have any money to give you... By the way, I just found a Devil Fruit I haven't had time to use yet in the Second Research Institute. Are you interested?"

"I'm the one who discovered that Devil Fruit."

Ichi, who had been silent all along, spoke in human language at this moment.

"It's not yours, Vegapunk."

After saying that, Ichi opened his mouth and spat out a Devil Fruit, presenting it to Storm as if it were a treasure.

"This..."

Storm examined the Devil Fruit before him, recalling the entries in the <Devil Fruit Encyclopedia>.

"Is this a [Zoan Salamander Fruit]?"

"That's right."

Vegapunk nodded.

"This Devil Fruit should be research material given to Caesar by the World Government..."

"By the way, Caesar has been researching some kind of biochemical gas lately. I just destroyed all the research data and samples. That should be fine, right?"

"It's okay, but I have a question."

Storm put away the [Salamander Fruit] and asked casually.

"Doctor, why don't you eliminate Caesar Clown as well?"

Storm had absolutely no liking for that scumbag Caesar Courren.

That was a complete mad scientist.

And he's a mad scientist with absolutely no moral compass!

If it weren't for Vegapunk's request.

Storm had previously planned to capture Caesar Clown and extract his [Logia Gas Fruit].

Leaving aside the users...

The [Gas Fruit] is quite expressive.

It is at least much stronger than the [Smoke Fruit] and [Snow Snow Fruit], which are also Logia.

Upon hearing Storm's words, Vegapunk's lips twitched, and he glanced at Storm helplessly.

"I think your idea is a bit too extreme..."

No matter what.

Vegapunk and Caesar Courland had known each other for many years.

Even a dog, after decades of living together, will develop feelings for each other.

Besides, Caesar Courant wasn't a dog.

Vegapunk wasn't so cold-blooded as to casually kill a "colleague" he'd known for years.

"Okay!"

Storm nodded casually, then suddenly looked at Sentomaru beside him.

"Hey! Momotaro! What do you want to do?"

Sentomaru, who was gesturing with a large axe at the Sea Bubble enveloping Kizaru, shuddered upon hearing Storm's words.

"It's not Momotaro! It's Sentomaru!"

Sentomaru subconsciously put away his axe, then answered seriously.

"Also, I won't tell you that Uncle Kizaru just asked me to rescue him."

Upon hearing this, Kizaru, trapped in the Sea Bubble, helplessly rubbed his forehead.

So many years have passed.

Sentomaru still has that silly, innocent look on his face...

"You want to rescue Kizaru?"

Storm looked at Sentomaru with curiosity.

"You need to understand that once Kizaru comes out, he will immediately take Vegapunk with him and escape."

"Then Vegapunk will be taken back to the World Government, once again becoming a research tool for the World Government, his ambitions never to be realized."

"I... can probably guess."

Sentomaru answered in a muffled voice.

"The World Government wasn't actually that good to Uncle Punk..."

"But you're a pirate."

"Compared to pirates, the World Government is much more trustworthy, isn't it?"

Storm was speechless after being confronted by the simple-minded Sentomaru.

After a long pause, he managed to give a reluctant reply.

"... you're right!"

Seeing White Dragon's humiliation, Vegapunk and Kizaru laughed in unison.

The air inside and outside the Sea Bubble was instantly filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Vegapunk laughed for a while, wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and said meaningfully.

"Sentomaru, the World Government isn't as trustworthy as you think, and the Great Pirate before you isn't necessarily as untrustworthy as you imagine."

Vegapunk's words were a bit convoluted.

Sentomaru couldn't quite process what was happening.

Kizaru, however, understood the hidden meaning in Vegapunk's words.

This old friend seems to trust Storm quite a bit...

At least Vegapunk did not object to Storm "kidnapping" him.

But why?

A hint of doubt flashed in Kizaru's eyes.

But he didn't ask that question yet.

Vegapunk waved his hand at Sentomaru again.

"Sentomaru, go to Laboratory Number One and retrieve the contents of Locker Number Seven for me."

"Yes, Uncle Punk."

Sentomaru nodded obediently, then sprinted towards Research Lab No. 1.

When Storm and his group arrived at the Third Research Institute.

Sentomaru returned with the item Vegapunk had mentioned earlier.

It was a small treasure chest.

"Vongola, based on what I know about you before, you seem to be very interested in top-tier Devil Fruit."

Vegapunk generously handed over the treasure chest in his hand.

"This Devil Fruit is considered one of the top-tier fruits in the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia."

"Some time ago, the World Government gave me this Devil Fruit, intending for me to replicate its power."

"But I haven't had a chance to use it yet."

"Now, can I use it to exchange for Borsalino?"

Storm's eyes narrowed slightly as he reached out and took the treasure chest from Vegapunk, then opened it.

Inside the treasure chest lay a light brown Devil Fruit, its surface covered with Arabesque Swirl Pattern.

Storm recalled the contents of the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia and immediately identified the name and ability of the Devil Fruit.

[Zoan, Dog-Dog Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Tanuki Form]!

This is definitely a top-tier Devil Fruit!

The specific ability of this [Mythical Zoan Raccoon Dog Fruit] lies in its ability to transform the "leaves" it creates into any other being at will, including even living beings.

For example.

If Storm eats the [Mythical Zoan Fruit - Raccoon Dog Fruit], he can use the "leaves" he creates to directly replicate a "Kizaru" on the spot.

Furthermore, this "Kizaru" also possesses the power of the [Glint-Glint Fruit]!

The individual replicated from the [Mythical Zoan: Raccoon Dog Fruit] possesses the exact same abilities as its original counterpart!

The most terrifying thing is that there is no limit to the number of times the [Raccoon Dog Fruit] can be replicated!

As long as the user can sustain it, he can create an "army of clones".

Storm slapped the Sea Bubble that was trapping Kizaru.

"This Kizaru is yours!"

The second update is at nine o'clock, which isn't too late.

Besides.