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Time passed day by day.
Inside Hoenn Fortress, the scene of the Empress's defeat played out daily, almost becoming a regular show. The charm of the Love-Love Fruit had absolutely no effect on a certain idiot.
"Love is like a tornado!"
"I will never give up!"
"Yamato!!!"
"Thunder Bagua!"
A certain wall of the fortress gained another human-shaped pit.
General's Office.
Daichi stood by the window, sighing speechlessly.
This woman is truly stubborn, always thinking about marriage. Can't she be a bit more flexible and get on the train before buying the ticket?
Heh heh.
I'll find an excuse to go show some care tonight!
"Daichi-sama."
Kikara came wobbling into the office, holding a document.
"Daichi-sama, a war report has arrived from the front line."
"Mm."
Daichi sat down at his desk and began to read the front-line situation.
Since making contact with Germa, he had sent all his Captains, including Hajrudin and Ulti, to conquer the non-member nations of North Blue.
Many member nations had purchased large quantities of weapons from Germa and were also restless, with war possible at any moment.
"Is there any movement from the Marines side?"
"No."
Kikara shook her head.
"Daichi-sama, the Marines...
The Marines seem to have completely given up on confronting the Beast Pirates. Even when their warships encounter the Beast Pirates, they pretend not to see them.
Only when the Beast Pirates' warships pass by a member nation will the Marine warships be dispatched, but only for surveillance.
"They've gotten smarter."
Daichi was not surprised.
According to the World Government's policy, they would not easily go to war with the Yonko, but the threat he posed forced the World Government to act repeatedly.
The strength he displayed in his battle with Garp was enough for the World Government to completely abandon the idea of war, after all, the Beast Pirates didn't just have him, but also Kaido.
Even the Five Elders wouldn't easily provoke a Yonko!
Let alone two!
With his current power, taking his trusted Captains and Groudon Company to become independent, he could completely become the last Yonko.
Daichi flipped through the intelligence, and soon frowned.
"Revolutionary Army."
The Revolutionary Army was active in all four seas, with their strongholds primarily in non-member nations. The Beast Pirates' large-scale conquests had created conflict with the Revolutionary Army.
"North Army Captain, Karasu."
"Chief of Staff, Sabo."
"And Bartholomew Kuma!"
Daichi's brows furrowed slightly as he read the intelligence.
Ulti had gotten into a fight with the Revolutionary Army.
Warlord Kuma had also appeared and repeatedly helped the Revolutionary Army, hindering the Beast Pirates' operations.
It seemed he would have to go in person.
"Purupurupuru~~"
The Den Den Mushi rang.
Kikara answered the call, and after listening to the report, looked at Daichi. "Daichi-sama, Queen-sama and the others have arrived."
"Good, I'll be right there."
Fortress, reception room.
The three sat on the sofa, glaring at each other.
"Why are you here?!"
"I was going to ask that!"
"Mwahahaha, it's been over thirty years since MADS disbanded, hasn't it? Seeing your two faces makes me sick!"
"I can kill you right now, Queen!"
"Shurororororo~~ Why don't I just poison both of you!"
Queen activated his transformation, with his neck, tail, and other body parts splitting open to reveal mechanical structures, and laser cannons flashing.
Judge put on his raid suit, and his electromagnetic gun crackled.
Caesar was enveloped in smoke, with large amounts of gas and poison spreading, and he held chemical containers filled with highly toxic substances in his hands.
A battle was imminent.
After more than thirty years, their strengths and bounties were no longer equal, but even Caesar, who was doing the worst, now had the confidence to kill Queen and Judge.
How could he possibly admit defeat!
"Do you want to be killed by me?"
Just as the three were about to start fighting, a voice like it came from the underworld entered their ears, making them feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, and cold sweat instantly drenched their backs.
The three simultaneously withdrew their fighting intent and sat down like obedient children.
They didn't even dare to breathe.
Daichi snorted coldly and sat down in front of the three.
"Daichi!"
"Daichi-sama!"
"Mr. Daichi!"
The three quickly greeted him.
Queen swallowed his saliva.
After not seeing him for many days, Daichi's aura was completely different. He even felt as if he was facing Kaido's anger.
Monster!
If they messed around, they would truly be killed!
Daichi's expression softened slightly.
"I summoned you here this time to rebuild MADS."
"Impossible!"
The three blurted out simultaneously.
Anything but that!
"Daichi, just tell me if there's anything you want to research. These two guys will only hold me back. I don't need them at all!"
"Shurororororo~~ Don't compare these two pieces of trash to me! I'm a genius evil scientist!"
"These two who only know how to mess with viruses and modifications are all useless. The power of technology should be used for weapons!"
The three mocked each other.
Back in MADS, they had fought more than once to compete for the position of the second-in-command for ten thousand years.
No one recognized the other.
Daichi's eyes turned slightly cold.
"I'm not discussing this with you!"
The three simultaneously shut their mouths, cold sweat pouring out.
Daichi, expressionless, took out a blueprint. "Take a look first. This is what I want to create."
"What is this?"
The three exchanged glances, then simultaneously leaned their heads to look at the blueprint, wanting to know what Daichi was up to that required the cooperation of all three of them.
Soon, the contempt in their eyes disappeared, replaced by wide, disbelieving stares, with only shock remaining in their gazes.
"Vegapunk!"
As top scientists, they knew better than anyone that only Vegapunk could create such a world-changing invention.
An ultimate artificial human warrior created based on the Lunarian race. Even just by looking at the blueprint, they could foresee how terrifying the finished product would be.
Just like its name.
Seraphim!
"That's right, this is indeed Vegapunk's latest research achievement."
Daichi nodded, his gaze sharp.
"Can you build it?"
The three exchanged glances and nodded simultaneously.
The theory in the blueprint was complete, but relying on just one of them, even with the blueprint, it would be difficult to create a Seraphim.
The process was too complex and involved lineage factors. Even a slight error could lead to vastly different results.
However, working together, they could definitely do it.
Although they didn't recognize each other, they were very clear about each other's research capabilities.
Aside from that freak Vegapunk, no scientist was more excellent than them!
"Very good!"
Daichi's smile blossomed.
"Seeing this blueprint, you should understand that Vegapunk is developing Seraphim. This will be your only chance to surpass him!"
"Surpass Vegapunk!"
The three's eyes changed.
Vegapunk was like a mountain blocking their way. No matter how astonishing their research achievements were, they were overshadowed by Vegapunk's dazzling brilliance.
They truly hated it!
Vegapunk was their common enemy!
"As long as the Seraphim you create is stronger than Vegapunk's Seraphim, it means you have surpassed him!"
Daichi expounded his fallacy.
However, the three nodded simultaneously.
"That's absolutely right!"
Vegapunk was too powerful, so powerful that even as geniuses, they could only look up to him. Therefore, even a tiny bit of surpassing Vegapunk would be enough to prove that they were not inferior to Vegapunk!
"Besides Seraphim, there are some other research projects that you need to complete."
Daichi continued to take out a blueprint.
Vegapunk had given him many good things, among which was a "Weather System" that could be used to adjust the weather on islands.
Hoenn Fortress, Amazon Lily, research institute.
He had established many important facilities within the Calm Belt. If he could adjust the weather, it would be of great help to him.
"Then, the new MADS is established!"
"Keep it up, gentlemen!"
"I look forward to the day you surpass Vegapunk!"