After passing through a long corridor, they arrived in an enormous room.
Dozens of incubation pods stood inside, each containing a prototype Pacifista.
These Pacifistas were all at different stages of development. Some were still being assembled, while others had largely taken shape and were undergoing final adjustments.
The most striking was the incubation pod in the center of the room. The Pacifista inside was fully formed, modeled after Mu Chen himself.
This Pacifista looked exactly like Mu Chen, right down to the expression in its eyes. A smooth layer of alloy armor covered its body, giving off a cold metallic sheen.
"Well? Looks just like you, doesn't it?"
"This Pacifista is made entirely of high-density sea dragon lion, and it incorporates all your combat data, including your Blood Eyes' ability to spot an opponent's weaknesses. It's highly proficient in both Taijutsu and the Navy Six Powers. And that's not all-those Blood Eyes can fire lasers!"
Dr. Vegapunk's projection spoke excitedly, like a child hoping for praise from his mother.
A Pacifista capable of using the Navy Six Powers was already formidable. Add the ability to see through an opponent's weaknesses and high-density seastone, and its durability practically rivaled Armament Haki!
Honestly, that already put its strength on par with a Rear Admiral, or even a Vice Admiral.
But there was one other detail that left Mu Chen utterly speechless. The thought of his eyes firing lasers just felt so awkward.
Mu Chen felt close to tears. What was this supposed to be? Sending a bunch of machines wearing my face out to catch pirates-and calling it an honor!
Borsalino suddenly leaned close and whispered in his ear, "Just imagine: even while you're drinking tea in Mary Geoise, the whole world will know that the Navy has a tireless Admiral