"Rumble!"
A massive laboratory, borne by the flame clouds, descended directly onto Nostra Island.
The terrifying aura of the Crimson Giant Dragon erupted without restraint, knocking several Mafia members unconscious on the spot.
Purple-black storm clouds gathered in the sky, lightning flashing through them from time to time as fierce winds began sweeping across the island.
"What kind of monster is that?!"
Capone Bege cried out in shock. Was this Kaido of the Beasts from the New World?!
Why would a Great Pirate like that come to a place like the West Blue?!
"Godfather, run!"
Gunslinger Vit and Killer Gotti dragged Capone Bege away, about to flee. That dragon was too terrifying; they could not muster the slightest thought of resisting it.
Tap, tap, tap!
"Bang!"
Some suicidal idiots actually dared to fire their guns and cannons at the dragon, but after the smoke cleared, they had not even managed to scratch its Dragon Scale.
"Capone Bege, get over here!"
Dongye Huanglong fired a Laser Beam, blasting apart a large group of Mafia members who had been shooting and firing cannons.
The Crimson Giant Dragon transformed into human form and landed on the island.
"That appearance is... Experiment Subject 88, Dongye Huanglong, with a bounty of 300 million Beli! He's that dragon?!"
When Gunslinger Vit saw Dongye Huanglong's appearance, he immediately shouted. Wasn't this the newly emerged rookie wanted criminal from the past few days?!
"Dongye Huanglong?"
Capone Bege stared in shock at the young man radiating a violent aura. He did not know him at all. When had he ever provoked him?
However, once he learned that this dragon was not Kaido of the Beasts, Capone Bege's fear lessened considerably.
At his signal, several gunners immediately launched a sneak attack on Dongye Huanglong, who had transformed into human form.
But in the next instant, Dongye Huanglong appeared before Capone Bege and smashed him into the ground with one punch.
"Boom!"
Capone Bege slammed into the ground, creating a massive crater. Within it, Bege transformed into his hardened Castle Human form, yet he still spat out mouthfuls of blood.
Even with the astonishing defense of his Castle Human form, he could not withstand Dongye Huanglong's terrifying brute strength.
Kuma also appeared before the many Mafia members. One Paw Blast after another exploded amid the crowd, severely injuring large numbers of them.
"It's Tyrant Kuma, with a bounty of 296 million Belly!"
Gunslinger Vit shouted again, but the next second, he and Killer Gotti were kicked into a wall by Dongye Huanglong, then slumped limply to the ground.
"Serve me for two years, and I'll spare your life. I'll also make you stronger and let you meet the most influential people in this world!"
Dongye Huanglong gripped Capone Bege by the neck and spoke coldly. His terrifying aura crushed Capone Bege until he could barely breathe.
In all his years of ruling the West Blue, he had never felt such despair and helplessness.
Why did monsters like this exist in the world?!
Sure enough, even ruling the West Blue was nothing worth mentioning.
It seemed his decision to venture into the Grand Line had been the right one.
"Do I have a choice?"
Capone Bege coughed up blood and glared at Dongye Huanglong. If he ever became strong enough in the future, he would definitely take this man's head!
"Get stronger over these two years. Maybe one day, you'll have a chance to kill me."
Dongye Huanglong grinned, giving Capone Bege a faint, illusory hope. But Huanglong had that confidence—even if Bege spent a lifetime chasing him, he would never surpass Huanglong.
Huanglong's vitality and defense had already reached a terrifying level.
And with his poisonous bloodline factor, no poison could kill him.
"Give me one day. I need to settle things with my subordinates."
Capone Bege clutched his heavily wounded chest and said through ragged breaths.
"Half a day."
Dongye Huanglong replied expressionlessly. Then he beckoned Mansheli over and had her give Capone Bege a Healing Dandelion.
"What ability is this?!"
Capone Bege stared in shock at his healed wounds, his eyes flickering as he looked at the Tontatta.
It seemed this "new boss" had some real backing after all.
Tyrant Kuma alone had already been an extremely troublesome opponent, yet there was also a Devil Fruit User with healing abilities.
"Don't waste time. Empty out the junk in your castle and get ready to move this laboratory's equipment inside!"
Dongye Huanglong coldly ordered Capone Bege. From now on, this Castle-Castle Fruit ability user would serve as Vegapunk's temporary laboratory until they established a real base!
"Fine!"
Capone Bege did not ask any more questions. He quickly went to help Gunslinger Vit and Killer Gotti up, then asked Mansheli to heal them as well.
Afterward, he swiftly assigned Mafia affairs to Vit and Gotti. He would be leaving with Dongye Huanglong for two years.
"Godfather, please take us with you!"
Gunslinger Vit and Killer Gotti did not want to leave the boss they respected. Now that their boss was going to serve as someone else's underling for two years, they could not leave his side even more.
"No. I need you to keep control of the Mafia for me. After some time, I'll see whether I can take you with me."
Capone Bege narrowed his eyes as he gave the order. He still did not know what Dongye Huanglong intended to do.
He could not hand all his assets over to Dongye Huanglong. With the Mafia as his support, even if he broke away from Dongye Huanglong in the future, he could still make a comeback.
"We'll help the Godfather manage the Mafia properly!"
Seeing Capone Bege's commanding gaze, Gunslinger Vit and Killer Gotti could only agree to their boss's orders.
After Bege had arranged the Mafia's affairs, he emptied the Mafia members and most of the weapons from the castle within his body.
Then, under Dongye Huanglong's arrangements, they moved most of the laboratory's important experimental equipment into the castle.
When Capone Bege saw Vegapunk and his enormous head, he was utterly stunned!
This was the legendary World's Number One Scientist!
Bege's heart began racing wildly. No wonder Dongye Huanglong's first bounty had been 300 million Beli.
So he had kidnapped the strongest scientist!
The Heal-Heal Fruit user and the World's Number One Scientist both stirred intense greed within Capone Bege.
Perhaps following Dongye Huanglong for two years would not be so bad. It might give him a chance to get his hands on these rare talents.
As the laboratory was swiftly relocated, news that the Crimson Giant Dragon had descended upon Nostra Island and that Dongye Huanglong and Tyrant Kuma had both appeared on this Mafia island rapidly spread.
At the holy land of Mary Geoise.
Saint Saturn angrily slammed his palm onto the latest report. He had not expected Dongye Huanglong, Kuma, and the others to cross the Calm Belt and appear in the West Blue.
This Paw-Paw Fruit ability was simply too troublesome. Kuma could leave whenever he wanted, and that Artificial Azure Dragon ability was equally difficult to deal with!
With such astonishing travel speed, how could the World Government and the Marines possibly capture them?
It was as elusive as Golden Lion Shiki's Float-Float Fruit ability. They simply could not surround or capture them.
At this rate, Dongye Huanglong would sooner or later grow stronger.
They had to find a way to lure him into a trap and make him take the bait voluntarily. Otherwise, the World Government could not catch up to them at all.
Big News Morgans was also extremely excited. It turned out that Experiment Subject 88, Dongye Huanglong, was a Mythical Zoan Dragon like Kaido of the Beasts.
This news had to be spread as quickly as possible. Moreover, Dongye Huanglong and Tyrant Kuma had formed a new force together—this was also Big News.
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