After leaving Vegapunk's lab, Vic greeted Barnett and the others before transforming into lightning and disappearing from the island.
Vic was quite fast; he arrived at the island in the South Blue with the heavy water lake in less than a day. He quickly collected some leaves, branches, and tree trunks, and of course, he didn't forget the soil around the island and the Heavy Water Lake.
Although the soil by the lake was as hard as refined iron, it was no problem for the swordsman Vic. Vic collected every possible sample, but there were indeed no living creatures on the island. Vic then collected some heavy water before leaving.
After handing everything over to Vegapunk, Vic took Barnett and left Punk Hazard, leaving the research to Vegapunk.
The gravity device was merely an aid to his cultivation; his only goal had always been to become strong enough to protect himself.
But having been a China in his previous life, he always had a fear of insufficient firepower. In this world, he only felt safe if his strength surpassed that of the King of the World, Imu. Being able to fight and run was the key to success.
Vic took Barnett to Rebecca's training ground as well, gave him the same advice, left the food, and headed towards his own training place, completely ignoring Barnett's stunned and unsettled state of mind. Anyone would feel the same way upon seeing such a sight for the first time, only their reactions and attitudes differ.
Three months passed in the blink of an eye. The Den Den Den Mushi that Vic had placed in the lightning-free zone did not receive any special calls. Although the Den Den Mushi was terrified by the sight of lightning filling the sky, it did not completely break down.
Aside from bringing food to Barnett, Vic didn't go out and spent three months in peace cultivating. When the time was up, Vic sent Barnett back home, looking like a beggar.
However, as he was leaving, Barnett told Vic that although his Replenish-Replenish Fruit could not directly replenish Haki, it could replenish a substance that could quickly restore Haki.
Although Barnett didn't know what it was, he was still very happy and shared his fruit development with Vic.
Vic was also very happy, because he knew that the substance should be the Primal Spirit. He did not expect Barnett to develop the fruit ability to such a level so quickly. It seems that Barnett had not been slacking off during the time he was unaware.
Barnett's cultivation speed will then be even faster, and he can also assist others in their cultivation from time to time, showing that his role as a healer is only the tip of the Iceburg.
After returning to Punk Hazard, Vic went to see Vegapunk again. This time, Vegapunk did not disappoint Vic, providing him with the principles and ideas that Vic had provided.
With the catalyst extracted from the branches of the unknown tree that Vic brought back, Vegapunk finally created the Gravity Bracelet, a high-tech bracelet that could adjust gravity to a thousand times its normal value. Although its effective range was only one meter around the bracelet, it was enough for one person to use.
Vegapunk gave Vic ten, Vic gave one to Rebecca and the others, and there were a few left over. After that, Vic immediately took Rebecca and Frodeku to Raijin Island.
As for Wendy, she can train with the Gravity Bracelet. Frodeku has excellent Haki talent, his Observation Haki is naturally Awakening, and his Armament Haki can also Awakening quickly with Vic's guidance. He can be taken to Raijin Island to strengthen his abilities.
This time, Vic only stayed on Raijin Island for two months before receiving a phone call that forced him to return to Punk Hazard with Rebecca and Frodeku.
It wasn't that pirates were attacking; rather, Sengoku had given him a new mission. He had been transferred by Saturn to Punk Hazard to protect Vegapunk for less than a year, and now he had a new task assigned to him.
Vic was very puzzled by this matter. Kizaru had been stationed on Punk Hazard for several years, and he had even called the old man. It wasn't Garp who had done anything. Vic could only leave Raijin Island with his doubts.
"Oh my! I didn't expect we'd meet so soon, Vice Admiral Vic. There seems to be something different about you, but then again, maybe not."
But your subordinates have changed quite a bit. I was quite surprised when they first arrived; their auras have become much stronger. Are you cultivation machines?
Kizaru will replace Vic; Vic is more of a transitional figure.
"It's very dangerous not to get stronger on such a vast ocean. Do you think everyone is as lucky as you to have eaten a monstrous Devil Fruit? Give me the stuff."
Vic looked at Kizaru's lewd face and said indifferently, "This guy was always called Kizaru's Second Uncle Kizaru in Vic's previous life. He was said to be Dragon spy planted in the Navy by Dragon."
But Vic wasn't so sure. Although he had always been by Vegapunk's side, it was difficult for Vegapunk to Assimilation him. A future Marine Admiral wasn't so easily swayed.
"This is Eternal Pose. You just need to get here and meet up with the government officials. The Admiral Sengoku should have already told you everything else, so I won't go into details. There's no need for any handover between us; I know this place very well!"
Kizaru gave Vic a Eternal Pose, which Sengoku had asked him to give to Vic; it was also the rendezvous point for this mission.
Vic took the Eternal Pose, looked at it, and remained silent for a while before returning to the research institute. He planned to say goodbye to Vegapunk and Sentomaru before leaving, but since he wasn't very familiar with the others, there was no need to.
" Vic! This is a gravity bracelet I specially made for you. Due to limited materials, I could only make one. However, this bracelet can withstand up to ten thousand times the force of gravity."
Try it yourself to see the results. This is my limit for now. If there are any breakthroughs in materials in the future, I can customize another one for you.
Such a gravity bracelet isn't for ordinary people; only someone with an abnormally strong constitution like yours could withstand it. If you discover anything new in the future, be sure to tell me immediately!
Knowing that Vic was leaving, Vegapunk gave Vic the special gravity bracelet that he had been working overtime to develop, and he was also full of expectations for Vic's future. He believed that Vic would give him more surprises in the future, allowing him to visualize some of the laws of this world.
"Ten thousand times? That's already quite good. Doctor, you don't need to focus all your energy on this. I'll let you know as soon as I make any new discoveries. Take care, Doctor!"
Vic took the bracelet and put it on his wrist. Because he was struck by lightning on Raijin Island, he hadn't worn the previous gravity bracelet. Now that he was going on a mission, he definitely couldn't go to Raijin Island. He would just use the gravity bracelet to train on the warship from now on.
After saying goodbye to Vegapunk, Vic immediately called Barnett and the others to head towards the warship. During this time, Barnett and Wendy were with Ain in Punk Hazard.
However, nothing unexpected happened. Although a group of pirates who were preparing to return to Paradise accidentally came here, intending to rob some property before leaving, they were quickly alerted by the surveillance cameras. Barnett and Wendy, who arrived at the beach, subdued them.
This is a pirate crew whose ambitions have been shattered in the New World. The New World is too terrifying, and their strength is insufficient. Although they learned Haki in the New World, there are too many New World who know it, so they don't have any advantage.
They were unlucky to run into Barnett and Wendy. After more than a year of training, Barnett's Haki was quite strong, and Wendy, with the Gravity Bracelet and Barnett's assistance, had also improved a lot.