Konoha's Mission Master

The dark green boat immediately accelerated, cutting through the sea like a swift sword. With the collision of waves and ripples, the sea returned to calm.

The next day, on a huge island, in a fruit garden.

About twenty days later, Yakumo and his two companions returned to where they started. It wasn't that they missed the island that much; it was simply because the fruit there tasted too tempting.

After arriving on the island, Yukoku Chiyuki began collecting fruit.

Masako Mori was diving into the sea to train her physical fitness, while Yakumo hesitated for a moment before taking out the blood samples collected during this period.

Number 1, Sea Wolf Pirates, Zoan-type Devil Fruit.

Azure energy enveloped it, and Yakumo's gaze focused, penetrating deep into the blood cells, comparing them with human genes, and discovering slight differences in these genes.

It is more complex than that of ordinary people.

Zoan-type Devil Fruits are essentially genetic engineering?

If grafting is used, how can the success rate and uniqueness be guaranteed?

So why do users need to start the process from scratch after grafting?

Yakumo's mind was instantly filled with many questions, so he could only take out a second vial of blood from Machi, which was extracted while the Devil Fruit was activated.

As the microscopic perspective unfolds, the viewpoint moves inside the cell, and Yakumo sees a huge double-spiral staircase, activated by the Devil Fruit.

Those additional gene fragments did indeed become more active.

If we assume that the gene initially implanted in the human body was a recessive gene, then it would require a continuous investment of time to activate and develop it... thereby increasing its integration with the Devil Fruit, and ultimately, fully activating it would be equivalent to awakening?

If Yakumo can activate those latent genes, does that mean he can master Zoan-type Devil Fruits... or even directly reach the level of awakening by fusing all Devil Fruits?

If he could really achieve that, he would be absolutely certain of overthrowing the Celestial Dragons' rule. Even the weakest Devil Fruit awakening could allow its user to unleash power approaching that of an Admiral.

If it can be mass-produced, it will reshape the landscape of the ocean.

"It can't be that simple."

Zoan-type Devil Fruits not only involve gene grafting but also incorporate the existence of animal will. To enhance the awakening level of a Devil Fruit, one must gain the approval of the animal's will before the gene awakening can be activated.

The special thing about Devil Fruits is that they are not only the product of genetic grafting, but also endowed with the will of animals.

This is a perfect match of spirit and energy.

So, if Yakumo wants to access the secrets of the soul, he needs the Soul-Soul Devil Fruit that Blackbeard ate.

The Soul-Soul Fruit can grant willpower, so if it is fused with genes, is it the prototype of the Zoan-type Devil Fruit?

Yakumo quickly shook his head.

The previous assumptions need to be overturned. Zoan-type Devil Fruits contain the will of animals, but Paramecia-type and Logia-type Devil Fruits may not necessarily possess their own will.

What mysteries does the Paranormal series hold?

Yakumo took out the blood of a powerful Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user from the Revolutionary Army, and the azure energy quickly enveloped it, bringing him directly to the genetic level.

Those were two colorful staircases.

Paramecia also have additional gene fragments added to their bodies, but these fragments are fully present from the beginning.

This gene has the ability to grow on its own, and as the host becomes stronger, the abilities of Paramecia-type Devil Fruits will also evolve into a wide variety of powers.

So, some Paramecia-type Devil Fruit users have developed their fruits terribly... simply because they themselves are useless.

Animal type - representing a powerful physique and a beast-like posture.

The Paramecia series represents an infinite starting point, with no ceiling.

If we analyze it this way, then the natural system only has a higher starting point and a higher ceiling, and is more like a product of the complete perfection of this technology.

This is why Logia-type Devil Fruits represent power.

One last question came to Yakumo's mind.

Are Devil Fruits truly magical creations of nature, or genetically engineered biological weapons developed by some civilization?

Is it a man-made product?

After comparing the blood of the Paramecia-type powerhouses, Yakumo took out the blood of the only Logia-type Devil Fruit user.

A dozen minutes later, Yakumo put away the test tube. Just as he had guessed, there was no will inside the Logia-type Devil Fruit. There was only a more powerful foundation and a special gene that could be energized.

If given sophisticated experimental equipment, Yakumo could attempt to trim this special gene, or even reassemble it with genes from other people.

Unfortunately, these experiments take time and are not very helpful to oneself. Compared to the complex Paramecia and Logia types, Zoan types are easier to start researching.

Since Masako Mori has chosen to eat a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, she must do everything she can to eliminate the hidden dangers and side effects that come with the fruit.

"It requires the cooperation of several guinea pigs."

Yakumo gazed at the azure sky and pondered to himself.

A few minutes later, Yakumo thought of a potential partner.

"Bulu, bulu, bola..."

"Ah, my good brother, what good news have you brought me this time?" Monkey D. Dragon's cheerful voice came from the other side of the Den Den Mushi.

You seem to be in a good mood.

"The Butterfly Organization has achieved great success in the New World, directly relieving the pressure on the Revolutionary Army, and the Conviction Organization has produced general-level combatants," Monkey D. Dragon replied without any concealment.

Congratulations, you have double happiness!

"Oh my god, that's right, it's double happiness!"

Yakumo guessed that the general-level combatant was likely Reid, the boy who possessed the Stone Giant Ape Fruit.

"Hey bro, what brings you here this time?"

Monkey D. Dragon laughed for a while before finally getting back to the main topic.

"I plan to conduct an experiment to use my medical abilities to actively stimulate the growth of Zoan-type Devil Fruits and confirm whether they can awaken under human intervention."

Monkey D. Dragon was silent for a moment. Yakumo could hear his breathing gradually becoming lower, as if he was quickly coming out of his state of joy and beginning to weigh the pros and cons.

"The Five Elders once had Vegapunk conduct such an experiment, which resulted in countless failures. As the fusion degree of the Devil Fruit increases, the animal will becomes stronger and harder to control... until it completely goes out of control and transforms into a half-beast with powerful physical abilities."

"If the progress of each activation is controllable, and then time is spent re-integrating and suppressing the bestial nature, is this plan feasible?"

Yakumo's gaze sharpened slightly as he countered with a question.

"If that's possible, it certainly works..."

The catalysis of the awakening process of Zoan-type Devil Fruits is not exactly a secret, at least not to those at the top of this world.

There are even artificial Zoan-type Devil Fruits, but those fruits, lacking the will of an animal, are destined to be failures.

“I want to give it a try…” Yakumo said.

Monkey D. Dragon understood that Yakumo was asking for a lab rat to cooperate with the experiment, but as the leader of the Revolutionary Army, he needed to be responsible for the entire organization and for each of his comrades.

What is your success rate?

"Over 80%, at worst there won't be any danger."

Monkey D. Dragon fell silent again, but his resolve had wavered. If this was a gamble, he had no choice but to accept it.

With an 80% success rate, he couldn't possibly refuse!

Are you sure you're not lying to me about this?

Monkey D. Dragon's voice was full of solemnity.

“Of course, I guarantee it with my integrity.” Yakumo said without hesitation.

"Where are you? I'll send Maggie there."

"I will go to the Kingdom of Goa to pick her up in four hours."

"it is good."

Yakumo recounted some details of the experiment and shared most of his understanding of Devil Fruits with Ryu. Only after he finished his incredibly detailed explanation did Ryu believe the 80% success rate.

When the Den Den Mushi fell silent again, Masako Mori spoke.

"This is the first time I've heard of you having a personality. You fooled me back then to hide your strength."

"There's no other way, it's all for safety." Yakumo said somewhat guiltily.

"Thank you."

Mori Masako suddenly blushed slightly and whispered to Yakumo in a barely audible voice.

"Huh? I didn't hear that." Yakumo selectively ignored him.

"I said thank you. I know... you decided to study Zoan-type Devil Fruits for my sake, even at the cost of changing your original plans."

Masako Mori lowered her head, her ears slightly red. From Yakumo's angle, she could see her long, slender eyelashes and her bright, star-like eyes.

"I've noticed your eyes have become more beautiful," Yakumo remarked.

"I think so too."

Half an hour later, the dark green boat set off again, its destination the Goa Kingdom, which was the place agreed upon with the dragon. This time, the boat was not moving fast.

The three of them prepared lunch on the deck. For some reason, Yakumo suddenly wanted to eat dumplings today, so he took out the flour he had prepared in advance, started kneading the dough, and taught the two how to roll out the dough and how to wrap the dumplings.

The dumpling filling is made from carefully selected sea monster meat, and the other ingredients are simply scallions, onions, and shrimp.

After a busy half-hour, two hundred dumplings were finally put into the steamer, and half an hour later, Yakumo was able to taste the flavor of home.

Yakumo held up a huge bowl, slowly eating with garlic sauce, while watching Mori Masako and Yuuki Chiyuki wolf down their food.

For the two of them, this was a very novel food, especially since the filling was made from the essence of the entire sea king, which naturally gave it a unique flavor.

"You two, don't fight over it, it's all yours."

The three big eaters devoured all two hundred dumplings. Yakumo himself only ate about twenty, while Mori Masako and Chiyuki finished off the rest.

"The dumplings are really delicious."

Masako Mori sighed.

"That's right..."

The dark green boat continued its journey towards the Kingdom of Goa.

Suddenly, Yakumo's eyes sharpened as a huge wooden raft appeared in front of the dark green boat.