A Bit of Hardship for Wano Country's Oxen and Horses

The MADS research ship was a paddle steamer, a type of vessel that had abandoned sails and was relatively rare in the current era, powered by steam.

The ship had paddle wheels on both sides. Steam drove the paddle wheels, and the blades on the wheels churned the water, propelling the ship forward.

Dimon wasn't surprised at all to see a steamship in the pirate world.

Not only steamships, but also icebreakers and submarines existed.

Watching the warships completely disappear over the horizon, Vegapunk and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Only then did he have time to express his gratitude to Dimon:

"Hello, I'm Vegapunk. Stussy often mentions you, and I'm very grateful for your help this time."

"I'm Dimon. No need to be polite, Dr. Vegapunk."

Dimon smiled slightly and observed Vegapunk.

This scientist, known as "500 years ahead of the world," was a brain-man who had eaten the Paramecia-type Brain-Brain Fruit.

As the name suggested, he had a very large brain. The height from his head upwards was greater than the height from his head downwards.

This was all because his brain could store infinite information. The more information it stored, the larger his brain became.

Dimon looked on, worried that his brain might explode one day.

"Dimon, let me introduce you,"

Stussy, holding Dimon's arm, enthusiastically began introducing the members of the MADS Organization.

The director was Vegapunk. Besides him, there were three main members.

Caesar Clown, a Logia-type Gas-Gas Fruit user.

Vinsmoke Judge, the father of the future Straw Hat Pirates' cook, Sanji. Of course, Sanji hadn't been born yet.

And Queen, one of the future Calamities of the Beasts Pirates, a Zoan-type Dragon-Dragon Fruit Ancient-type Brachiosaurus Form user.

After the introductions, everyone greeted each other.

All three showed great curiosity towards Dimon, and the conversation flowed very harmoniously.

Vegapunk chuckled:

"This isn't the place to talk. Mr. Dimon, please come with me. I'll give you a tour of the ship."

Immediately, Dimon followed Vegapunk into the ship's cabin, touring the various laboratories along the way.

Wherever they went, Stussy would excitedly introduce it to him.

Many research projects were being conducted here. They continued until they entered a cloning laboratory.

Inside the laboratory with pure white walls, there were rows of cloning pods, each containing clones in cultivation.

Clones, they succeeded this early?

Dimon was very surprised by this. He remembered Stussy had a clone who later became a CP0 agent, also named Stussy.

However, he didn't see Stussy's clone in the cultivation pods; these were all males.

"These are clones of a deceased scientist. I wanted to see if I could 'resurrect' old companions, but I'm missing memories and haven't found a way to extract and preserve them yet."

Vegapunk calmly said something astonishing.

Then, his tone shifted, and he looked at Dimon with burning eyes.

"After Stussy joined, I also tried to clone her, but it failed. It seems Immortal Cells cannot be cloned! This is truly fascinating!"

"Immortal Cells?"

"That's what I named them. The cells of you undying people are very special!" Vegapunk exclaimed with an amazed expression.

Stussy covered her mouth and chuckled, "After I joined, the research project I started was an in-depth exploration of Immortal Cells."

"Any results?" Dimon asked curiously.

Stussy shook her head.

The news that the undying could not be cloned was somewhat surprising to Dimon, but not entirely unexpected.

After touring the various laboratories, Dimon arrived at the living room. After sitting down, he stated his purpose.

"Actually, I've come this time because there's something I'd like to ask of you, Dr. Vegapunk."

"Mr. Dimon, you helped us drive away the Marines this time. In return, I will help you too."

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Vegapunk nodded, poured himself a cup of coffee, and added a lot of sugar to it.

Stussy poured Dimon a glass of wine and sat down next to him:

"Vegapunk discovered Lineage Factor, and the World Government found out about it. After that, we were targeted."

"For the past few days, Sengoku has been chasing us... Thanks to you, otherwise, we would have all been captured."

"Ah, right, Lineage Factor is also called 'Life Blueprint'..."

She began to earnestly explain the knowledge, and it had been a long time since she had seen him, as if she had endless things to say.

Dimon took a small sip of his drink while listening to the explanation.

A kind of knowledge flowed through his brain, but it left no impression whatsoever.

"Are you even listening?" Stussy pouted, puffing out her cheeks in annoyance.

"I don't understand..."

Dimon shot her a look, then turned to Vegapunk. "Doctor, I've found the Ancient Weapon Pluton in Wano Country. It currently..."

"Ancient Weapon!?"

Caesar and Queen exclaimed in unison from the side, their curiosity piqued intensely.

Vegapunk was also stunned:

"I've heard of them, the three great Ancient Weapons capable of destroying the world. Pluton is rumored to be a super warship."

"I've already found that ship," Dimon nodded. "But to activate it, it requires some kind of energy. I hope you can help me solve this problem."

Upon hearing this, Dr. Vegapunk's expression became conflicted.

"What are your requirements?" Dimon asked.

Vegapunk fell silent. He was dedicated to peaceful research, and if an Ancient Weapon were to appear, it would bring war to the world.

But at the same time, as a scientist, he was also extremely curious about the Ancient Weapon itself.

It was the pinnacle of ancient technology!

"Shurorororo... Mr. Dimon, Vegapunk isn't helping you, but I will!" Caesar grinned. "I'm no worse than Vegapunk!"

Queen nodded repeatedly. "I'll help you too! Please let me see your warship!"

Judge was so excited he even stood up. "Please, let me join, Mr. Dimon!!"

Seeing that all three were tempted by the Ancient Weapon, Vegapunk reluctantly agreed.

"I accept your request. I will find a way to solve the energy problem, but I can't guarantee success 100%. Secondly, I will need a large amount of research funding..."

Dimon said with a smile, "Please don't worry, Dr. Vegapunk. I am now the Shogun of Wano Country, and the entire nation's treasury will support your research!"

Money was not an issue.

It would just be a bit tough on the laborers of Wano Country!

Hearing his words, everyone was a little confused.

Stussy blinked. "No wonder we haven't heard from you all these years. Wano Country? It's rumored to be a mysterious samurai nation, the original source of Seastone. Let's go, I want to see it too~"

It only took Dimon a few hours to travel from Wano Country to find the MADS research ship.

However, the journey back took a full half month.

The MADS research ship was temporarily docked at the port, and Dimon brought his people back to Flower Capital.

At the Shogun's mansion.

Kaido, who had heard the news, came to greet them, but was momentarily stunned upon seeing Stussy.

"Long time no see, Kaido."

"Stussy..."

Kaido cast a questioning look at Dimon, his eyes seeming to ask, Is she the scientist?

Completely unreliable!

Dimon introduced everyone and said, "Prepare a banquet, Kaido. These are the guests, Stussy is just tagging along."

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