Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

This is due to genetic factors acting up.

In S-Snake's understanding, any of Luffy's orders are above the scope of command authority.

This is not a problem with the programming, but an instinctive reaction ingrained in one's bloodline factors.

The S-Shark next to him... the Seraph modeled after Jinbe, looked at the S-Snake with a speechless expression.

"Hey, snake."

S-Shark's voice was somewhat serious as he said, "Our mission is to hold this position. If you keep retreating, you'll be leaving your post."

"Shut up!"

S-Snake instantly switched from shy mode to furious mode. She turned around and roared at S-Shark, "Who asked you to speak up! You blue fatso! Who gave you the right to speak in front of Lord Luffy!"

S-Shark: "......."

He silently shut his mouth.

There's no way to reason with S-Snake when it comes to Luffy-related matters.

As for the other Seraphim?

Shark was quiet after all; didn't he notice that the other Seraphim were all silent?

Clearly, they have a good understanding of the nature of snakes.

Moreover, their command authority now belongs to Vegapunk, and until new instructions are given, their task is to hold this place.

Boom!

A faint, overwhelming aura emanated from the depths of the research institute.

Kizaru was completely flustered.

Another Conqueror's Haki?

What kind of monsters are these people on board?

Kizaru has lived for so many years and has seen countless pirate crews, from the Rocks Pirates to the Roger Pirates, from the Whitebeard Pirates to the Red-Haired Pirates.

Aside from the Rocks Pirates of yesteryear, only the current Straw Hat Pirates are this outrageous.

Roronoa Zoro, the second-in-command, possesses Conqueror's Haki.

According to intelligence, Vinsmoke Sanji, the third-in-command, has also awakened Conqueror's Haki in Wano Country.

.....

The main combat officers all possess Conqueror's Haki.

It's important to know that those with Conqueror's Haki are basically born kings and will not submit to other pirates.

Unless the person in front of you has already reached the level of Rocks back then... or even surpassed him.

Kizaru looked at Luffy with a complicated expression and said, "Hey, Straw Hat, I heard that Kuzan has also awakened Conqueror's Haki. He didn't have that kind of talent before. What happened?"

This is a question that Kizaru is indeed very curious about.

He knew Kuzan; they had been colleagues for decades.

Although that man was strong, he never showed any signs of domineering aura.

As a result, after defecting from the Navy and getting involved with the Straw Hat crew, he actually awakened Conqueror's Haki?

Does the Straw Hat Pirates have some method to help others awaken Conqueror's Haki?

Luffy grinned, "Maybe."

He then extended an invitation: "If you come, you might be able to awaken Conqueror's Haki too! Do you want to come?"

Kizaru's lips twitched slightly. "I am a Marine Admiral."

You're recruiting me like this in front of so many people?

Luffy didn't seem to care, "It's not like I don't have admirals on my ship."

Kizaru: "......."

Speechless for a moment.

What could he say?

Indeed, among the Straw Hat Pirates' officers, former Marine Admiral Aokiji was standing there.

"Luffy!"

Franky's voice came from deep within the research institute.

He ran back with Bonnie, Big Bear, and Stusi.

"Oh, Franky!"

Luffy turned around and waved at them, "Did you find Vegapunk?"

"Not yet, Stussy said it's just ahead!"

Franky answered, and then he saw Kizaru.

"Admiral!"

Franky instinctively assumed a fighting stance, and a cannon barrel popped out from his mechanical arm.

Bonney also stared nervously at Kizaru; she was quite familiar with this middle-aged man.

Big Bear stood silently behind Bonnie.

"It's fine."

Luffy waved his hand, "I wouldn't dare touch this old man."

Kizaru: "......"

He wanted to say something in rebuttal, but he couldn't find any points to refute.

Because he really didn't dare to move.

Franky looked at Kizaru for a few seconds, and only after confirming that the other party really had no intention of making a move did he lower the cannon barrel from his arm.

Then, his attention was drawn to his surroundings.

"Oh My God......"

Franky's eyes widened in disbelief, his mechanical jaw nearly dropping. "This...this is virtual reality technology!"

He rushed to a control panel nearby, his hands trembling as he touched the delicate instruments.

“I saw some related design plans in Vegapunk’s laboratory back then, but those were just theories,”

Franky exclaimed excitedly, "I can't believe Vegapunk actually did it!"

Then I saw a lot of things from the theories.

Holographic projection, quantum teleportation, virtual ecological cabins... each of these things is a groundbreaking invention. For this tech fanatic, he really wants to stay here forever.

"Frankie, now's not the time to get excited!"

Bonnie stamped her foot anxiously beside her, "We have to find Vegapunk first!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Franky forced himself to calm down, but his eyes couldn't help but dart towards the equipment.

At that moment, an elegant and haughty voice rang out.

"It's you again, you imposter! I've put up with you for so long! You even dare to use my face. Do you really think Lord Luffy would be interested in you?"

Hancock escorted Franky and the others here, but most importantly, Lord Luffy is here!

Upon arriving here, I was immediately drawn to the seraphim over there.

We've met before.

There are still no results.

S-Snake was still feeling shy about being called by Luffy-sama when he suddenly heard the voice and abruptly raised his head.

Two identical faces met.

One is a mature and charming adult woman, and the other is a delicate and cute little girl.

But their eyes were equally arrogant and sharp.

"A fake?"

S-Snake's eyes instantly shifted from shyness to icy coldness. Hands on her hips, though only reaching Hancock's waist, her aura was anything but weak. "You're the imposter! I'm the strongest Seraph, a hundred times stronger than you! Lord Luffy... Straw Hat Luffy called my name first!"

The seraphim were speechless.

At this point, who are you trying to impress with the straw hat boy act?

Just call it out loud. If someone tells you to go east, are you going to go west?

"Oh."

Hancock let out a classic cold laugh, tilting her head back to look down at the S-Snake. Her signature upward-looking posture, coupled with that contemptuous gaze, was incredibly lethal.

"A mere copy dares to speak so arrogantly before me? I am the Empress of Amazon Lily, the most beautiful woman in the world, Boa Hancock! You shorty, you don't even reach my knees, and you dare to call yourself Empress?"

"you!"

S-Snake puffed out his cheeks in anger, "I'm just not grown up yet! My genes are superior to yours! Lord Vegapunk corrected all your flaws when he created me!"

"defect?"

A tic-tac-toe sign appeared on Hancock's forehead. "I am perfect! I have no flaws whatsoever!"

"You're lying! Your arrogance is your biggest flaw! That's why Lord Vegapunk fixed that in my program!"

"Oh? Then why do you seem even more arrogant than I am now?"

That's because you're so infuriating!

The two argued and grew closer, their faces almost touching, foreheads pressed together, their eyes seemingly clashing like lightning.

S-Shark, watching this scene silently, muttered expressionlessly, "Exactly the same."

S-Eagle nodded: "Yes, exactly the same."