Watch Your Position, Vegapunk!
In the Holy Land, Mariejois, inside the laboratory of the Godhead of Science and Defense.
The recording kept playing on repeat. Jaigollucia Satan's eyes flashed, and then he gave a cold smile.
"Azure Scale Disease, the bloodline born from that lowly woman and the noble Celestial Dragons, the experimental subject I discarded, has ended up in the hands of that brat of the Buccaneer Race, born slaves..."
"Pacifista mass-produced tools of repression. Since there is a creator capable of suppressing everything, it is also necessary to have suitable soldiers and generals..."
After a moment's hesitation, Jaigolusia Satan slowly dialed a Den Den Mushi (a type of Den Den Mushi) to the Marine Headquarters.
"Moshi moshi, this is Jaigolusia Satan, connecting to Marine Admiral Borsalino..."
A few days later, around Egghead.
"Ugh, I'm so sleepy. They've been expanding this place for the past few days. How far does Dr. Vegapunk intend to go before he's done?"
"Stop complaining here. If the Navy hears you, they might arrest you!"
"Hahaha, if they have the guts, let them come over here, and I'll give them a good whack..."
Before he could finish speaking, the staff member with his back to his colleagues was sweating profusely, his legs trembling like leaves, and he pointed shakily ahead.
"You... you look! That's... the Navy? Why are Navy warships surrounding Egghead? What happened? This is the Marine's Eighth Research Institute!"
In the blink of an eye, many busy staff members peeked out, and warships had already surrounded the entire Egghead.
On the deck, a man with a languid expression got up from a sun lounger and sighed unconsciously.
"This is really troublesome! Dr. Vegapunk has secretly colluded with pirates, which is really giving me a hard time..."
"Reporting to General Borsalino, the cannons have been adjusted and are ready to launch an attack at any time!"
The accompanying lieutenant general spoke loudly, and Borsalino waved his hand, his eyes subtly revealing his thoughts.
"We can't let this brilliant scientist, who serves the Navy, die a horrible death under gunfire, awaiting orders from Jaigolusia Satan, and also considering Dr. Vegapunk's attitude..."
During the conversation, Vegapunk, who rushed over from the laboratory, looked panicked, especially when he saw the person in front of him, his mouth twitched.
"Kizaru? Why is the Navy surrounding my research lab?"
"Wait, Dr. Vegapunk, it's almost time..."
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
The rapid ringing of the Den Den Mushi) was like a series of tiny drumbeats, constantly pounding on Vegapunk's heart.
"Lord Jaigolusia Satan, yes, Dr. Vegapunk is right in front of me, yes...yes!"
Borsalino placed the microphone close to him, switched to hands-free mode, and stood with his hands behind his back, silently awaiting Vegapunk's decision.
"Dr. Vegapunk, please answer my next question honestly: Is Bartholomew Kuma, that descendant of the sinful blood of the Buccaneer Race, in your research institute?"
These words immediately stunned Vegapunk, who then realized something.
"You are spying on me, Jaigolusia Satan Saint."
"It's just a necessary precaution. After all, the navy can't breed traitors who betray justice. To be honest, I'm very interested in your ' Pacifista ' plan."
"However, I think it is necessary to revise the terms you reached with the wanted pirate, the tyrant Bartholomew Kuma."
"Borsalino, you go with Dr. Vegapunk to meet Bartholomew Kuma. I will personally negotiate the remaining terms with him."
Silence, a long silence. Vegapunk was filled with anxiety, but facing the Marine Headquarters' top combat force, he was a guy who couldn't even defeat low-level pirates without weapons, so he could only accept this helpless reality.
A moment later, under Vegapunk's somber gaze, Borsalino entered the research facility alone, holding a Den Den Mushi (snail Den Den Mushi).
Bartholomew Kuma was sitting quietly to the side, and couldn't help but smile whenever he thought about Bonney's recovery.
However, when Vegapunk and Borsalino suddenly appeared, Kuma was left feeling quite bewildered.
But what followed, the words coming from the microphone, seemed to span more than thirty years of time, causing Xiong to clench his fists tightly.
"Little brat, more than thirty years have passed since that day you ran away from me. King Bartholomew Bear of the South Sea Kingdom of Sobel..."
"The Five Elders, Jaigolusia Satan Saint!"
Instead of the expected surprise and anger, Xiong spoke slowly, his voice low and complex.
This so-called nightmare is like a deep-seated nightmare that has haunted me since childhood, and it has never truly dissipated.
That's why he refused Ginny's request and faced everything alone.
"Regarding the agreement you reached with Vegapunk, I now need to revise a few clauses..."
"First, you must unconditionally join the Seven Warlords of the Sea and obey all orders from the Navy and the World Government..."
"Secondly, we must accept a complete overhaul of the navy and abandon 'self' and 'thinking'!"
"In return, the World Government will spare all citizens of the Kingdom of Sobel in the South China Sea, and the World Government will cover all medical expenses for your adopted daughter, Jewelry Bonney."
Before the bear could answer, Vegapunk, his veins bulging, roared, his eyes burning with a fury that no amount of fire could extinguish.
"Jaygorusia Satan Saint! You've gone too far! How could you abandon scientific ethics and bottom lines to do such a heinous thing!"
"Shut up! Vegapunk! As a scientist in the Navy, what right or standing do you have to refute my opinion!"
Borsalino remained silent, gazing at the bear before him, tears streaming down his face.
"That's wonderful, truly wonderful! No one has been implicated because of this bloodline, everyone will be safe, it's... truly wonderful!!!"
Borsalino's gaze shifted behind his sunglasses, but he remained silent. As Jaigolusia Satan said, as Marine Admiral, he had no right to speak.
"So, the deal is done. Azure Scale Disease's surgery will take six months, and the recovery time will be one year. During this period, Jewelry Bonney will be temporarily placed under the care of the CP Organization."
"Once the modification is completely completed, I will have the CP Organization set her free. That's the decision. As for Dr. Vegapunk's betrayal, let it not happen again!"
Click!
After the Den Den Mushi ended, Borsalino shrugged. The crowd, who had been anxiously waiting outside, finally relaxed when Borsalino appeared and announced the withdrawal in front of them.
Meanwhile, in the Artificial Devil Fruit laboratory that had long been declared abandoned, Vegapunk struggled with his emotions, but finally gritted his teeth and made up his mind.
Bahru bahru bah...
"What a rare guest! You actually called me?"
"Stop your nonsense! How could I kill a little girl's father with my own hands? You must be capable of resolving this, Uchiha Huayue! Come to Egghead!"