All Targets

"Boss, the research lab is now complete. I'm lacking some equipment, and I also need a group of scientists."

Caesar stared intently at Ye Chen, his eyes filled with longing.

During that year, Caesar only conducted some theoretical research. Many things required equipment, so strictly speaking, he did not discover anything.

"Research equipment? Scientists?" Ye Chen frowned after hearing Caesar's request, because he didn't know where to find these things either.

"Where can I find these things? I'll go find them for you."

"Punk Hazard has a lot of leftover equipment. Also, I know a scientist who used to work with Vegapunk; he's fairly capable."

Caesar showed no mercy whatsoever.

"Punk Hazard, I'll be going back. Also, where are your scientists?" Ye Chen remembered that because of Kaido, Punk Hazard had indeed left behind a lot of research equipment, some of which even Vegapunk wanted to take away.

"A year ago, I heard that guy was in the North Blue. His name was Vinsmoke Judge, and he was the commander of the Germa Kingdom. Also, this guy is very knowledgeable about Lineage Factor, clone soldiers, and cyborgs. He should have already done most of the research by now."

"A clone? Your clone?" Ye Chen raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected that even Caesar, a proud and arrogant man, would agree with him. This meant that this guy named Judge was quite capable.

It should be noted that Caesar had always looked down on even Vegapunk, and this was the first time Ye Chen had heard Caesar mention another scientist.

Indeed, only those in the same industry truly understand each other.

"Yes, that guy has a strong ambition to revitalize the Germa Kingdom. I worked with him for a while." Caesar chuckled.

"Alright." Ye Chen granted Caesar's request.

The appearance of this Judge, and what he was researching, caught Ye Chen's attention and even sparked a new idea.

"Also, if possible, I hope the boss will capture some physically strong pirates." Caesar finished with a sinister smile.

"Okay." There was still no objection. As for what Caesar needed these pirates for, it was obvious without even guessing: human experimentation.

Beneath the Sky Island lies the Mock Town, home to many pirates.

"By the way, about the idea I mentioned last time, are you capable of making it happen?"

A month ago, Ye Chen suggested an idea to Caesar: to make the Sky Island not stay in one place, but like clouds, able to drift anywhere.

"Boss, it's possible, but this project will take a lot of time, and we'll also need a lot of research equipment."

"Okay, I'll prepare everything for you."

Upon hearing that Caesar was feasible, Ye Chen raised an eyebrow, his ambition reaching its peak.

The next day, amidst the rising and falling clouds, a shadow fell from the clouds at an altitude of ten thousand meters, accompanied by a loud roar.

This time, Ye Chen was only accompanied by Enel and his mount, Fire.

As for Bai Doudou and Luo, they were left on the Sky Island. Before leaving, Bai Doudou was very unhappy, but Ye Chen suppressed her displeasure.

Because he doesn't want to return to the Navy yet; he needs to gather what Caesar wants first. Sometimes, the position of Marine Admiral is also a kind of constraint.

As you can see, Ye Chen is now wearing a silver-white mask that almost completely covers his face.

"Brubrubru"

Suddenly, a new Den Den Mushi rang in Ye Chen's sleeve.

"I've found out what you asked me to investigate. The G18, G0, and G-48 Branch of the Grand Line Navy are all research facilities for the Navy, and there should be many scientists there. They are all guarded by Marine Vice Admiral."

A cold voice came from the Den Den Mushi.

"Are there still no leads on other matters?" Ye Chen frowned.

"No."

"Continue the investigation."

After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Ye Chen gazed at the sea of clouds, his expression somewhat grim, while Enel beside him looked rather expectant.

"Boss, where should we go first?" Enel asked, looking at the vast blue sea.

"Let's find something to transport first." Ye Chen didn't even turn his head; he already had an idea in mind.

The West Blue is under the control of the Mafia. This sea area is basically covered by various Mafia groups, which are essentially organized crime groups.

Similarly, the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak, plays out here every year: the powerful devour the powerful, and the powerful can only fight back.

Here, even the navy sometimes gives face to the top five mafia members.

In this region, the Capone Family is a complex force of influence, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they are the heads of the underworld.

Arms, slaves, and medicine are also available here, and perhaps even more abundantly.

Some people may not know the Capone Family, but many will recognize one of the future Supernova, Capone Bege, who ate the Castle-Castle Fruit.

Ye Chen's purpose in this trip was Capone Bege, or the Castle-Castle Fruit, because this fruit was the perfect choice for transporting things.

Regardless of the era, logistical support is crucial for any power.

Halfway there, on an island, flames raged, and countless traces of battle covered the entire island.

In the center, a seemingly grand building was now littered with corpses, and blood had stained everything red.

At the head of the group, Ye Chen, wearing a mask, sat at the highest point, one hand under his chin, legs crossed, looking indifferently at the group of people kneeling below.

On his shoulder, the fire shrank to the size of a sparrow. Ye Chen only used the fire for transportation and did not let it do anything, because he did not want to leave any clues. He had to shield himself from the outside world, otherwise Ye Chen would not have worn a mask.

The oppressive atmosphere, like a mountain, weighed down on everyone in the hall, making it hard for them to breathe.

This is the headquarters of the Capone Mafia, one of the top five in the West Blue, and below them kneels the main members of the Capone Family.

The leader was an old man in his fifties, but at this moment, he was kneeling on the ground, trembling, his eyes filled with fear.

Just moments before, these two men had descended. The shirtless man simply snapped his fingers, and then dark clouds covered the sky, bolts of lightning struck down, nearly annihilating most of his men.

"Who is Capone Bege?!"

Ye Chen's eyes remained devoid of emotion as he ignored everyone.

"I am."

Bravely stepping forward, Capone Bege, who is not much older than Law, stood up in the face of his family's life or death.

"Have you eaten the Castle-Castle Fruit?" Ye Chen stared intently at Capone Bege, a man completely different from the one he would later portray.

"I've eaten." Bege lowered her head in just a second when she met Ye Chen's sharp, indifferent gaze.

"Very good, you'll be working for me from now on."

Standing up, Ye Chen didn't give Bege a chance to speak and made his decision forcefully.

A few minutes later, they soared into the Ye Chen and disappeared.

Sacrificing one person to save their entire family—that's a very worthwhile deal.

They had no way of knowing Ye Chen's identity; perhaps they would find out later how lucky they were to be associated with such an important figure.

As for Capone Bege, the person involved, he was completely bewildered.

Without warning, two terrifyingly powerful figures suddenly appeared, nearly annihilating his family, and then directly forced him to submit. All of this seemed to happen inexplicably.

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