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With the combined power of Observation Haki and his current breathing ability, he can perceive, verify, and think from different angles.

Mercer's knowledge is constantly improving.

Various kinds.

The books on the bookshelves inside the room are mostly about medicine, but there are also some books on other topics.

……

At some point, Kureha came down from the second floor with a smile on her face, indicating that she had made some progress.

As soon as I came down the stairs, I saw that Mercer had fallen asleep again on the desk, and a black and white ball of fluff was sleeping at Mercer's feet.

She smacked her lips every now and then.

With a helpless sigh, Kureha walked over. As soon as she got close, Kureha was stunned and looked at Messer in disbelief.

"Huh?" He released his Observation Haki, pressed his fingers against Moses' body, and examined him inch by inch. "This kid's breathing has changed."

"Interesting, really interesting, hehehehehe."

The special application of Observation Haki, like a cutting-edge testing machine, constantly examines Mercer's physical condition and breathing rate.

Turning to a new page in her breathing log, Kureha began to organize and summarize her thoughts. Relying on her self-control, she also started to optimize her breathing and fine-tune its frequency.

Half an hour later, Kureha stretched, took off Messer's clothes and threw them on the bed. After a quick wash, she also went to bed to rest.

There's plenty of time to learn and adjust to Moses's breathing changes; there's no need to rush.

The next day.

Mercer woke up naturally, washed up, and went outside to begin his daily breathing and morning run.

A round, chubby thing followed closely behind.

Inhale and exhale, oxygen circulates throughout the body, and waste gases are expelled.

By sensing the direction of airflow within the body, one can gain a deeper understanding of oneself.

Jogging rhythmically, in sync with the frequency of her breathing, for the first time, Mercer felt a sense of freedom, able to fully immerse herself in the moment, her entire body brimming with inexhaustible energy.

Inhale the breath of nature, immerse yourself in the vast天地 (heaven and earth), start to accelerate, run freely, feel the pounding of your heart, and let the oxygen you inhale flow through your body along with your blood.

Hearing the anxious barking of Xiong Bao behind him, Mercer couldn't help but slow down and turn around to look at the adorable panda who was panting heavily, exhaling white mist from his mouth and sticking out his tongue.

Mercer slowed his pace until he was walking slowly, swinging his arms, kicking, twisting his waist, and taking deep, powerful breaths.

The cold air entered the body through the nasal cavity, carrying the body's internal temperature, and then exhaled two streams of pale white mist from the nasal cavity.

It's as fun as a smoker exhaling smoke through their nose.

"But mine is all-natural."

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PS: A comparison of the value of Pele and gold. (Based on the Pele being equivalent to the Japanese Yen. The exchange rate between the Yen and the Chinese Yuan is 20:1. The price of gold is calculated at 620 RMB per gram.)

One gram of gold is approximately equal to 12400 Berries. Rounding it down, one gram of gold is worth 10,000 Berries.

Chapter 9 Brain Development!

After breakfast, naked except for a pair of underwear, Mercer lay on the operating table on the second floor of the treehouse.

As she breathes in sync with Kureha's finger pressure, she describes the changes in her breathing and the subtle sensations of energy flowing through her entire body.

It can sense a perception that seems to penetrate its skin, flesh, and bones, scanning the changes in its body as it breathes.

Kureha's gaze was indifferent as she kept asking questions and occasionally taking notes. This feeling of being stripped naked and probed made Moses feel very uncomfortable.

He finally understood how he felt when he used Observation Haki to scan Garp and Kureha.

This is so unpleasant!

After a long silence, Kureha said calmly, "Alright, that's enough for today. But this kind of observation requires a long period of observation."

"But you're quite the gem, aren't you? Your silent breathing has somehow transformed into something else entirely. Interesting, very interesting!"

Instead of delving into the reasons for the change, Kureha was only concerned with whether this outcome could be replicated.

Mercer got up from the operating table, put on his clothes, and looked around at his surroundings.

The walls were spotless, and the items inside were neatly arranged, with some of the experimental equipment appearing quite sophisticated.

Some experiments are still ongoing.

"Doctor Doriel, have you made any breakthroughs in your research on bloodline factors?"

"Messer asked."

Kureha: "What?"

Do you have any medications that can improve brain function? You have some for general health, but what about those for brain health?

A glint flashed in Kureha's eyes as she thought of the books Moses had recently been reading, which were full of conclusions and conjectures about various aspects of the human body.

"The brain is a very mysterious research subject, so why think like that?"

Kureha asked doubtfully.

Mercer thought for a moment: "After reading those books, I've been thinking a lot lately. The human brain can generally only be developed to about 10% of its capacity, and the average person only has about 3% to 5%."

The encyclopedia records that past users of the Brain-Brain Fruit were generally able to develop about 20% of their brains, possessing the amazing ability to remember everything they saw and learn a language in an hour.

The book contains some speculations, suggesting that when the brain is developed to a certain level, or reaches a certain point, living beings will acquire some amazing abilities, possessing extraordinary powers comparable to those of Devil Fruit users.

"And as physicist William Gallon once said, any wild idea that humans have the potential to become a reality."

There were many ideas about brain development rates in the original world, and now, after seeing those books, Moses made a decision.

"I want to try to explore the extent to which the brain is utilized. I want to see if increasing the level of brain development is a unique biological evolutionary pathway. I want to see what organisms will become when the brain is developed to 100%."

It is said that even Albert Einstein, who was once considered to have the highest IQ in the world, only used less than 15% of his brain.

The original world was ordinary, with no extraordinary powers manifesting, but in this world, with all sorts of magical powers and resources, Moses felt that his idea was not just wishful thinking.

Kureha squinted. She had been researching the human body and the elixir of immortality, and now she had lived for nearly 121 years. Her body was still in its peak condition, and she could live for a long time.

Regarding the brain, Kureha said casually, "It's a good idea. Although the human brain only accounts for 2% of body weight, it consumes about 25% of the body's oxygen and 17% of its energy. The brain is a mysterious and unknown field."

The human brain contains approximately 140 to 160 billion neurons, with hundreds of billions of connections between them—more than the number of stars in the known night sky.

You don't know until you think about it, and once you think about it, you'll be shocked. Mercer's point of view was refreshing for Kureha. She was a doctor, and although her research on the human body was not the best in the world, she could at least be ranked fourth, third, or even second.

Kureha knows several ways to achieve longevity and is constantly trying them herself. However, she has unknowingly reached a certain bottleneck. Should she try a completely new path?

then.

"Kid, brain development isn't some simple physical experiment. A slight mistake could turn you into an idiot. And with today's medical technology, we don't deal with that kind of thing. Have you thought it through?"

Kureha asked seriously.

Kureha never treated Moses as an ordinary kid. After all, most kids his age are either playing in the mud or eating and sleeping.

Mercer chuckled and said, "Isn't this thanks to Doctor Doriel? My skills aren't up to par yet, but that doesn't mean you aren't. You're still young, and I'm still young too. We have plenty of time to work on this."

Upon hearing this, Kureha's expression froze, and she became somewhat amused and exasperated, before scolding in an annoyed tone:

"You little brat, you're dreaming! You're already trying to control me before we've even started. I haven't even said whether I agree or not."

Mercer's little face turned serious, and she couldn't help but feel a little nervous: "Then, Doctor Doriel, what about you?"

Seeing this, Kureha narrowed her eyes and smiled in a half-smile: "I can agree to your request, but you should know that research cannot be started with just words. Funding, equipment, and materials are all indispensable."

Do you have the money for a major competition? Do you have cutting-edge equipment? Do you have all sorts of experimental materials related to the brain? Brain development, just considering the materials alone—rare and precious medicinal herbs, the brains of various organisms, such as large predators and sea monsters—all of these require immense resources. Do you have them?

Kureha laid bare the most realistic and brutal problems before Mercer.

If these problems are not solved, research on brain development will remain just empty talk. Even if research can still be conducted, it will only be progress at a snail's pace.

The purpose of saying these things was not to dampen Moses's passion, but these were unavoidable hurdles, and there was something Kureha didn't mention.

Even if Messer manages to gather all these conditions, he will still fail in developing the unknown.

Seeing the aura emanating from Kureha, Messer smiled, a hint of arrogance in her expression.

A faint echo came from his mouth.

"I'm not even three years old yet, and I can already defeat thirteen adults. I'll definitely be incredibly strong in the future. Money? I'll earn it. Equipment? With Bear Baby and the Swallow Fruit, we should be able to synthesize the equipment we need. As for experimental materials, those won't be a problem when I grow up."

At that moment, Kureha stared at Messer in a daze, as if the brat possessed a unique and convincing charm.

"I must be crazy, how could I be convinced by a little brat?"

Kureha couldn't help but smile, letting out a cheerful "hehehe" laugh.

"Then I'll agree to your request. But if you can't keep your word later, I'll definitely take off your pants and slap your ass until it's raw."

Mercer's expression suddenly stiffened. He swallowed hard, looking utterly annoyed. "I was all grown up by then. How could you have the nerve to take off my pants?"

Kureha looked down at Messer and said indifferently, "I raised you with my own hands, I've seen everything you should and shouldn't have seen, and I don't care, so why should you care?"

"vulgar."

Moses muttered to himself.

Kureha glanced at her and said indifferently, "Say it again?"

"No, there's nothing there."

With Mercer out of the picture, he went downstairs, took the starving bear cub, and headed straight for his vegetable garden.

Purple bamboo forest.

……

Two more days passed.

It was nine o'clock that morning.

Kureha finished packing and was about to leave when she said to Messer, who was reading at the desk:

“I’m going to the Royal Castle at Drum Hill to collect the medical expenses from the past few days. You stay at home.”

Moses turned to look at her: "Is it alright for one person to go? Your prices have always been outrageous. What if the king has ulterior motives?"