A failed product (continued)

Its power rivaled that of a pirate with a bounty of four hundred million, which was about the same as in the original story.

But replacing Kuma's appearance with Golden Lion Shiki's made it rather frightening.

Speaking of Kuma, he was standing nearby, carefully examining the five robots with a grave, serious gaze.

He knew full well that the project the World Government apparently wanted his cooperation on involved these five artificial humans.

In other words, if he really went through with that cooperation, would he end up like them?

Kuma's scalp prickled despite himself.

"May I test their strength?"

He suddenly spoke up.

"Of course!"

Xia Le was a little surprised, but he still nodded.

Although Enel had told him how powerful the Pacifista Ships were, he had yet to see their actual combat methods.

He was just as curious.

"Number One!"

Enel called out.

Pacifista Number One immediately stepped forward. It was so heavy that the ground shook as it walked. On closer inspection, a number one was engraved on the ship's wheel atop its head, while the word Venus was engraved on the left side of its forehead.

"Attack him."

Enel pointed at Kuma.

Number One moved immediately, drawing both swords at its waist in an instant.

A few wisps of dust rose where it had stood, but its figure had already vanished. When it reappeared, it was above Kuma's head, swinging both long swords down viciously.

Kuma's gaze sharpened slightly, and he raised his palm.

Clang!

The two met with a metallic ring.

Kuma's palm absorbed Number One's slash.

Just then, blue arcs flashed in Number One's eyes. Almost instantly, they rapidly converged into a brilliant beam.

Whoosh!

The electrical beam shot straight at Kuma from point-blank range.

His pupils contracted, and he raised his paw