Chapter 280 (Continued)

They had no idea what was waiting for them in the Fish-Man District.

Doc Q looked as sickly as ever as Burgess carried him on his shoulder.

He said with a sinister air, "Fish-Man Island certainly lives up to its reputation. Every bizarre creature you could imagine is here!"

"Too bad our captain seems set on forming an alliance with Fish-Man Island. Otherwise, I'd love to turn this place into an experimental base!"

"With so many specimens at my disposal, I might even develop something that surpasses Vegapunk's work!"

Burgess burst out laughing. "You're always thinking about your experiments, no matter where you go!"

"This Vega-whatever you mentioned... is he really that impressive?"

Beside them, Kuro adjusted his glasses. "Vegapunk is the leading figure in the World Government's scientific research institutions."

"Nine out of ten advanced technological achievements in the world today have something to do with him!"

"You've all seen the captain's Blood Red Greatsword. He was the first to discover the technology that lets weapons consume Devil Fruits!"

Burgess barely understood any of it, but it certainly sounded impressive.

"I don't get you brainy types. I prefer a straight-up fight. Wiiihahahaha!"

Foxy the Silver Fox looked at Doc Q and Burgess, shaking his head with a sigh. "You two are such weirdos!"

"One of you only cares about strange experiments, and the other only knows how to fight. Neither of you knows how to enjoy life!"

"Think of all the mermaids we've passed along the way. Learn to appreciate them!"

Caribou nodded in wholehearted agreement beside him. "Exactly! Get a good look at the mermaids now, or you won't get another chance once we leave!"

Luo walked straight ahead with Kikoku in his arms, completely uninterested in what Foxy and the others were saying.

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