Persuading Vegapunk To Leave

Hearing Dongye Huanglong's words, Vegapunk was rarely moved.

He hadn't expected Dongye Huanglong to have such secrets and connections, even being able to find the legendary Golden City of Shandora and connect with the Golden Emperor Tesoro.

"Are you sure you're not lying to me?"

Vegapunk pondered for a moment before speaking. He also knew this was an excellent opportunity to escape the World Government's control.

But there was still one problem: did Dongye Huanglong have the ability to protect him?

"I'm not lying to you. I also found a Sky Island."

Dongye Huanglong continued to communicate secretly with Vegapunk, so much so that even his bodyguard Momotaro couldn't hear their conversation.

This made Satan, who was still monitoring from Mary Geoise, look increasingly displeased.

"Really?"

This statement made Vegapunk's eyes light up again. All these conditions were enough to sway him.

Moreover, Dongye Huanglong's dragon form could allow them to retreat at any time and evade the World Government's pursuit.

These tangible benefits made Vegapunk's heart itch.

Currently, he was concealing his research results on Artificial Devil Fruits from the World Government and secretly studying Ohara's books and Poneglyphs. These clandestine activities had already put considerable pressure on Vegapunk.

He also worried that the World Government might suddenly move against him and eliminate him.

"Don't hesitate. Satan is watching us conspire right now. You're not safe no matter what!"

Dongye Huanglong looked at Vegapunk with the smugness of a successful scheme. Today, whether Vegapunk wanted to or not, he had to leave!

"Fine, fine. I'll go with you. But you have to help me move some important experimental equipment and that giant robot."

Vegapunk's large head rapidly processed the situation. In the end, he gambled his life and freedom on Dongye Huanglong.

"No problem!"

Dongye Huanglong exclaimed excitedly. He had finally roped in the world's greatest scientist!

Then, his influence would slowly take flight!

"By the way, did the World Government leave behind a Vivre Card for you?

If so, quickly create some kind of shielding tool, like how we block Den Den Mushi signals, to interfere with the radio waves.

I don't want World Government agents showing up at my door."

Dongye Huanglong reminded Vegapunk. Vivre Cards were indeed quite dangerous.

"Don't worry, I've already thought about this problem. It can be solved."

Vegapunk chuckled. He had long prepared everything for his escape from the World Government's control.

He had indeed been forced by the World Government to have a Vivre Card created for monitoring purposes.

"That's good!"

Dongye Huanglong said with satisfaction. It was easy talking to someone so intelligent.

"Hey, Momotaro, Dr. Vegapunk is leaving with me. Are you going to continue protecting him now, or stay with the Marines and follow that guy Kizaru?"

Dongye Huanglong said to Momotaro, the bodyguard. This honest fellow had personality flaws as severe as Baby 5's, making it difficult for him to become a truly independent powerhouse!

"This... Doctor, are you really leaving the World Government? What about Uncle Kizaru?"

Momotaro was very conflicted. He was an orphan raised by both Dr. Vegapunk and Kizaru. He didn't want to leave either of them.

If Vegapunk and Kizaru went their separate ways, he wouldn't know what to do for a while.

"Momotaro, I can no longer remain within the World Government. You choose your own future path."

Vegapunk didn't force his adopted bodyguard. He disliked dictating others' destinies, just as he treated Stussy, the clone.

"...Then I'll choose to protect the Doctor."

Momotaro hesitated for a moment, then, recalling his childhood experiences, he said resolutely that he would not leave Vegapunk, his benefactor.

"Then pack your things, and let's get ready to go!"

Dongye Huanglong grinned broadly, telling Vegapunk to quickly organize his important data and experimental equipment, preparing for their departure.

"Oh, right, Vegapunk, which medical equipment is for Stem Cell Transplantation surgery? I have a girl here suffering from the Jade Scale Disease."

Dongye Huanglong remembered Bonney's condition and, under Kuma's anxious gaze, asked Vegapunk.

"Huh? How do you know about Stem Cell Transplantation surgery? I remember this treatment method hasn't appeared on the seas yet!"

Vegapunk was slightly surprised. This was a technology he had only recently researched, and it hadn't been announced to the world yet.

Logically, no one should know about it.

"No time to explain. Just assume I know a user of a foresight-type Devil Fruit who can predict the future."

Dongye Huanglong said casually. Then, he began searching among the unconscious scientists for the ones who had tormented him the most.

Now was the time for revenge.

"Huanglong, I hope you won't kill people indiscriminately. They were just following the World Government's orders!"

Vegapunk intervened, stopping Dongye Huanglong who was about to go on a killing spree. His expression grim, Vegapunk said he didn't want Huanglong to become scum like Caesar.

"I can spare the others, but that Seo Benkuzi must die!"

Huanglong unleashed a laser beam, obliterating the rat-faced man with the small mustache.

Seeing that the one Huanglong had eliminated was that cruel and despicable little scientist, Vegapunk didn't say anything further.

He himself detested that guy; the fellow was more of a beast than Caesar, having caused the deaths of numerous test subjects.

If that guy hadn't been a scientist forced upon him by Gorosei Saturn, Vegapunk would have expelled him from the science division long ago.

"List out which scientists are loyal to the World Government, which ones can be taken, and which ones have had their Vivre Cards made by the World Government."

Huanglong said to Vegapunk, already activating his Flame Cloud, preparing to transport a laboratory, building and equipment included.

While he couldn't yet float an island as large as Kaido of the Beasts' Onigashima, moving one or two research institutes was no problem, or he could simply transform into a giant dragon and carry them away.

"Huanglong, your ability development is truly impressive!"

Vegapunk looked at the techniques Dongye Huanglong had developed, his eyes growing more delighted. The abilities of this Artificial Azure Dragon fruit seemed to exceed his imagination; the effects were incredibly potent.

"If you had given me this fruit earlier, perhaps I would have become even stronger and escaped Punk Hazard a year or six months sooner."

Huanglong turned to look at Vegapunk, saying this calmly, which made Vegapunk look at him with some embarrassment.

Under the powerful suppression of Huanglong and Kuma, most of the CP Agents on the island were cleared out.

The scientists were also rounded up and brought to an open space for screening.

Those who should be taken would be taken, and those who should be exiled would be exiled. In any case, they wouldn't be allowed to benefit the World Government.

"Saturn, how do you think I should deal with these scientists? Are you willing to pay a ransom for them?"

Dongye Huanglong found several more hidden Surveillance Den Den Mushi and said to them playfully, as if he could see the Gorosei in Mary Geoise.