Experiment Subject 88

February 3rd, Marine Era 1518.

New World - Punk Hazard.

"Caesar, you bastard! You went and modified Experiment Subject 88's bloodline factor behind my back and are planning to conduct such a dangerous poison gas experiment on the island.

You're nothing but a lawless, inhumane scumbag!"

An old man with a long tongue and a giant lightbulb-shaped head furiously yelled at a floating man with horns on his head.

"It's over! Experiment Subject 88 was the World Government's most valued subject. I can't believe Caesar, that scumbag, experimented on it with bloodline factors and killed it!"

"What do we do, what do we do! Now all of us will be punished by the World Government!"

The other scientists and researchers from the World Government's Science Division glared angrily at Caesar Clown, that self-righteous fellow.

At the same time, they were filled with fear of the severe punishment that would soon come from the World Government.

If they messed up something for the World Government, even if they were the world's top scientists, they would pay a heavy price, possibly even facing annihilation.

"I... How was I supposed to know Experiment Subject 88 would die like this!

You all were fine in the previous modification experiments.

I can only say this was truly an accident!"

Caesar shouted with a guilty conscience. He had only wanted to prove he wasn't inferior to Vegapunk, and he hadn't intended to kill Experiment Subject 88.

Seeing the scientists' hostile, bitter expressions, Caesar couldn't bear the pressure anymore. He had to produce other results to offset the crime of killing Experiment Subject 88.

"Get lost! Get lost! I still need to continue my 'Slime' poison gas experiment!

As for the subjects for this poison gas experiment, they're just ordinary criminal test subjects.

If they die, they die. Don't talk to me about humanity or danger."

Caesar put on an impatient, "I'm busy" demeanor. He just wanted to leave quickly, get away from these noisy, annoying people, and complete his ultimate scientific achievement.

"Caesar, I'll settle the score with you regarding Experiment Subject 88 later.

But you absolutely cannot proceed with this poison gas experiment now. This experiment is too dangerous and will harm many innocent people!"

Vegapunk's expression turned completely cold. With a livid face, he continued to berate Caesar.

He could no longer tolerate this old member of the M team.

"Tch, if they get accidentally injured by my experiment that easily, it just means some people are idiots. It doesn't matter if they die!"

Caesar said dismissively. After all, he had accidentally killed Experiment Subject 88, so he didn't care about killing a batch of experimental prisoners now, or even some ungrateful guards and researchers.

"Bastard!! Scum!

Marines! Arrest this scumbag quickly! I want Caesar expelled from the Science Division!"

Vegapunk, enraged by Caesar's inhumanity, turned red and shouted at the Marine officers guarding the area.

At this moment, he could no longer tolerate Caesar. He detested people who disregarded life the most.

Today, he was determined to punish this lawless scoundrel.

Hearing Vegapunk's command, several Marine Rear Admirals who had mastered Armament Haki immediately rushed towards Caesar with Seastone chains.

According to World Government orders, on Punk Hazard, they only needed to obey the commands of Vegapunk, the overall in-charge.

"Hey, hey, hey, I'm the second-best scientist in the world! My experimental results will surpass Vegapunk's, so don't mess with me!"

Caesar shouted loudly as two Marine Rear Admirals charged at him menacingly.

He hadn't expected Vegapunk to actually make a move against him.

Seeing Vegapunk's cold expression, Caesar also became angry.

His long-standing jealousy and resentment towards Vegapunk suddenly made him act rashly, his blood rushing to his head.

"You're all forcing me!!"

The crazed Caesar suddenly pulled out something, pressed a button, and detonated his 'Slime' poison gas bomb with a roar.

With a massive explosion and violent tremors, a huge poison gas mushroom cloud rose from Punk Hazard island, and endless purple gas rapidly spread outwards.

Two of the three giant research institutes on this scientific island were destroyed on the spot, reduced to ruins.

The immense heat shockwave and toxic substances from the poison gas bomb's explosion instantly annihilated most of the life on the island's surface.

"Caesar, you!!!"

Vegapunk and the many scientists were all thrown to the ground by the terrifying explosion.

Even Caesar himself was momentarily stunned.

He had actually pressed the detonation button on a whim.

And the terrifying effect of this explosion seemed a bit too exaggerated.

He hadn't expected this experimental poison gas bomb to be so potent; it had completely exceeded his expectations.

The two Marine Rear Admirals were also terrified, but they quickly regained their composure, their expressions turning extremely grim and cold.

They rushed forward at high speed and roughly apprehended Caesar, the culprit.

As the Seastone chains quickly bound Caesar's hands, his gas-form lower body instantly reverted to legs, temporarily losing his Logia-type Gas-Gas Fruit ability.

"Gurgle~, I didn't want this, I really didn't mean to!"

Caesar's body became weak. He swallowed hard, awkwardly making excuses.

Cold sweat streamed down his forehead. His already pale face became even paler.

He knew he might be finished.

The World Government would definitely not let him, a criminal who blew up the research institute, off the hook.

"Vwooooo~!! Vwooooo!!!!"

After a violent earthquake, a sharp and urgent attack alarm echoed through the last research institute they were in.

Red flashing lights illuminated everywhere. This situation immediately threw everyone present into a panic.

"This is bad! Doctor, hurry and leave!! The poison gas outside has already spread to the entire island!!"

A fat man carrying a large axe rushed into the research lab, shouting at Vegapunk.

"Caesar! You criminal!! You'll spend the rest of your life in Impel Down for punishment, you bastard!"

"Everyone, listen up! Quickly pack up the important data, don't worry about anything else. Everyone, get out of here on emergency evacuation, now!"

Vegapunk anxiously yelled at all the scientists and researchers, while Momotaro roughly pulled him along, hurrying to escape.

Caesar drooped his head, his pale face shifting between emotions. Thoughts of escape raced through his mind. He was soon escorted away quickly by two Marine Rear Admirals.

Numerous scientists, in a state of panic, quickly gathered important data around them before hastily fleeing the dangerous island that was about to be submerged in poison gas.

At this time, in one of the special laboratories within the research institute.

A cold man, submerged in a transparent experimental pod, with no breath.

Amidst the huge explosion and shockwaves, his heart began to beat weakly again. His eyelids trembled continuously, as if recalling something terrifying.

Amidst the blaring alarms and sparking instruments, the man suddenly opened his eyes.

The purple poison spots all over his body rapidly dissipated, returning to their original flesh tone. However, his muscle lines were now adorned with faint purple, special patterns.

"Pain, it really hurts like hell!"

"Damn it! Caesar!!"

The black pupils in the man's left eye, which had previously scattered, re-focused. The modified pupil in his right eye gathered a dazzling golden light. He gritted his teeth and roared, his voice filled with anger and hatred.

As the effects of the super-anesthetic gradually wore off.

With a 'boom', a strange flame suddenly ignited on the man's body. The fiercely burning flames bubbled in the nutrient solution, dense bubbles rising as if boiling water.

The black-haired man clenched his fists, his arms instantly swelling by three times, veins surging like worms.

With a violent pull, he snapped all the chains binding his hands. The shackles on his feet and body also broke apart.

"Ah!!"

At this moment, the man's eyes were filled with rage. He punched through the glass of the transparent experimental pod, and the nutrient solution surged out.

The sharp alarm sounds in the laboratory made his eyes turn even redder.

A golden laser shot out from his right eye, instantly blasting the annoying alarm device.

After a massive explosion, thick smoke billowed out.

The black-haired man, with red eyes, jumped directly out of the experimental pod, creating a huge crater on the ground.

He scanned his surroundings, casually picked up a white lab coat and tied it around his waist, then quickly rushed towards the laboratory door, kicking it open with a single blow.

"Emergency order! Emergency order! Evacuate quickly! Run!"

At this moment, the guards and researchers in the institute were running around frantically in a panic. The purple poison gas from outside was rapidly spreading in.

Suddenly, a steel door shot out, hitting several passing researchers and guards.

Instantly, blood splattered, screams echoed, and the walls were covered in sticky flesh.

Various precious experimental reports and data scattered everywhere amidst the violent shockwaves.

A sturdy figure appeared in the smoke and dust, with fierce red and gold lights flashing in his eyes.

"It's you, Subject 88, you're not dead!!"

A researcher, blown away by the shockwave from the door, looked in horror at Experiment Subject 88, who was supposed to be dead, now appearing alive and well before him.

But in the next moment, he became excited again.

Experiment Subject 88 was Punk Hazard's most important subject. If he could bring Subject 88 out, the World Government would surely reward him greatly.

However, in the next second, a hand with purple patterns suddenly grabbed his neck.

"I remember you, you little scum!"

Under a cold gaze, with a 'crack', the researcher's head bent at a ninety-degree angle. Blood flowed from his nose and mouth, and he left this world with a look of terror.

"I told you, you would regret it!"

The black-haired man, his face contorted with madness, grinned and sprinted out, his eyes blood-red and radiating a murderous intent fueled by revenge.

As blood-stained experimental reports and data fluttered to the ground, many of the documents bore the man's photograph.

[Experiment Subject 88, name Dongye Huanglong, male, 21 years old, belonging to Batch 2 experimental convicts.]

[Project "Strongest Creature Phase 2": Oni Tribe bloodline modification experiment, successful, sole survivor. Supervisor: All researchers in the Technology Division.]

[Project "Strongest Creature Phase 4": Lion Tribe bloodline modification experiment, failed, no mutation, sole survivor. Supervisor: All researchers in the Technology Division.]

[Project "Strongest Creature Phase 7": Fishman bloodline modification experiment, failed, no mutation, sole survivor. Supervisor: All researchers in the Technology Division.]

[Project "Seraphim Phase 1": Lunarian Tribe bloodline modification experiment, successful, special survivor. Supervisor: Vegapunk.]

[Project "Gigantification Phase 2": Ancient Giant Tribe bloodline modification experiment, failed, no mutation, special survivor. Supervisor: Vegapunk.]

[Project "Biological Weapon": Laser Eye modification experiment, successful, no rejection, special survivor. Supervisor: Vegapunk.]

[Project "Bloodline Factor Modified Human": Dual modification experiment with Venom Factor and Transparency Factor, failed, subject deceased! Supervisor: Caesar]