One Piece: Rayquaza of the Beasts Pirates

“I know you have a deep understanding of bloodline factors, and your children are the best example.”

Kane continued, "So, the second request."

"I need you to research artificial Devil Fruits."

"Artificial Devil Fruit?"

Judge frowned and said, "I know you may have learned from Queen that Vegapunk once worked on this project, but he made no progress."

The implication is that if even Vegapunk couldn't handle the project, then don't bother me.

Although saying this might boost the enemy's morale and demoralize oneself, compared to life, saving face is nothing.

A hasty promise that cannot be kept will incur the wrath of the beasts.

"No, he succeeded. With the help of the World Government, he successfully replicated the Azure Dragon Fruit."

Kane made a startling statement.

"Hiyori, thank you for your help."

Hiyori understood immediately. To Judge's astonishment, her body rapidly transformed, and in an instant, a pink dragon appeared.

hiss--

Judge gasped.

Did Vegapunk actually manage to do something like that?

After a long silence, Judge spoke with difficulty: "I can try. But my previous research has always been based on modifying the human body using lineage factors. For artificial Devil Fruits, I need to start from scratch, and the progress may be slower than you can imagine."

"It's alright, because our goal is not to copy Logia-type, Paramecia-type, or even Mythical Zoan or Ancient Zoan types."

Kane said calmly, "All we need is a normal Zoan-type, even if it has flaws."

The Beasts Pirates only need basic combat power.

In the future, they might even be able to mass-produce clone soldiers and feed them Devil Fruits.

At that time, the Beasts Pirates' grassroots combat strength will be unparalleled in the sea, even surpassing the World Government.

Can the Navy distribute Devil Fruits to ordinary Navy personnel?

"If it's just a regular Zoan type... no problem."

Judge twirled his upturned beard, his arrogance as a top scientist resurfacing.

Kane lowered the difficulty level for him so much, and he still refused. How can he be worthy of the title of the second scientist at the MADS Institute?

"Very good, don't worry, the beasts won't let you make your sacrifices in vain."

Kane nodded in satisfaction: "In addition to ample research funding, we will also help you realize your dream."

"Dream?" Judge's breathing suddenly became heavy.

“Yes, you want to unify the North Sea, right?” Kane transformed into a master of empty promises, his tone full of temptation: “As long as you fulfill the beasts’ requirements for you, we can help you.”

"really?"

Judge's heart pounded; he had never felt the glory of his ancestors so close to him.

"Heh~"

Kane leaned back lazily in his chair, his tone casual yet brimming with absolute confidence: "The goal of unifying the North Sea is actually not difficult. Even right now, I can help you achieve it."

Although the North Sea is stronger than the weakest sea—the East China Sea—the difference in strength is still limited.

The highest bounty is only two or three hundred million.

With Kane's current strength, subduing the countries of the North Sea and making them acknowledge the status of the Germa Kingdom would be an easy task, if not a piece of cake.

But the biggest obstacle to unifying Beihai has never been those countries.

But...

"The Navy is no match for the World Government."

Kane stared into Judge's restless eyes. "Don't forget how your ancestors failed."

Kane's words were like a bucket of cold water, directly cooling Judge's burning heart.

Yes, and so are they.

Judge, who can recite the deeds of his ancestors by heart, is unaware of how the Germa Kingdom, which once successfully unified the North Blue, was destroyed.

As the illustrated story suggests, it was the navy that led the kingdom's army to destroy the Germa Kingdom.

"The World Government will never allow any force other than itself to monopolize a vast sea area."

Kane hit the nail on the head: "Only the World Government can do unification. Any other country that has this idea will only invite their devastating attack."

He shrugged and said helplessly, "Unfortunately, the Beasts Pirates do not yet possess the strength to fully contend with the World Government."

Judge slumped in his chair as if his spine had been ripped out, his voice hoarse and desperate: "So, my dream will never come true?"

Of course not.

Kane snapped his fingers, his tone as casual as if he were toppling a block: "Since the World Government is blocking our way, why don't we just overthrow them?"

"At that time, the whole world."

He slowly traced his fingers across the table, as if cutting a huge pie: "Wouldn't that mean we could cut it up at will?"

Overthrow the world government?

Violet and Hiyori, who had been feeling a bit drowsy, suddenly looked up, their beautiful eyes filled with shock.

Is this Kane's ambition?

"That...that kind of thing..."

Judge's voice trembled. Reason told him it was "impossible," but the desire to restore his ancestors' glory overwhelmed his fear, even the threat of death.

He stared intently at Kane, a near-mad fire burning in his eyes: "Can you really do it?"

Chapter 56 Heading to the East China Sea

Do you have a choice?

Kane's question silenced Judge.

Yes, does he have a choice?

His dream and the world government are in a zero-sum game relationship.

"I understand. I will do my best to make our strength greater."

Gaji had a resolute expression.

Kane smiled and said, "It's a pleasure doing business with you."

After overthrowing the World Government, it wasn't just talk that the North Blue was assigned to Judge.

As long as Judge is willing to follow his lead, Kane wouldn't do something as ungrateful as discarding a useful tool after it has served its purpose.

Besides, Judge will grow old and die someday.

At that time, it wouldn't be bad to have a Queen of the North Sea?

After Reiju settled her younger brothers and entered the hall, she saw Kane and her father chatting and laughing.

“I have one more thing,” Kane said, pointing at Reiju. “Remove the restriction on Reiju that prevents her from disobeying your orders.”

He didn't want Reiju to turn against him someday because of a single order from Judge.

Judge's face stiffened upon hearing this.

This should only be known to him and Reiju, so how come Kane knows about it too?

Reiju shouldn't have had time to talk to Kane about this.

But he couldn't openly oppose it.

“Of course, no problem.” Judge smiled brightly.

The following day, Kane returned to Rayquaza with Reiju, who had been modified, and her other companions.

This time, they are about to embark on their own journey.

As for Judge, he will go to Wano Country first.

Fortunately, with the help of the snail boat, crossing the red earth continent was not a difficult task for them.

"henshin!"

On the deck of the Rekkuri, Yamato excitedly pulled out a white metal can, twirled it in his hand with a fancy flourish, and then slammed it down in front of his waist.

Om-!

A dazzling white light instantly enveloped it!

As the light faded, a sleek, snow-white combat suit appeared on her body.

Yamato touched his new equipment from all sides, his eyes sparkling.

"Siguni! So handsome!"

Yamato, like a child eager to show off a new toy, shouted, "Kane, let's fight!"

"Idiot, do you want to destroy this ship?"

Kane flatly and decisively refused.

Only a fool would leave behind the warmth and comfort of a beautiful woman to fight a stinky battle.

He lay lazily on a beach chair, wearing a blue-green shirt with a dark blue palm tree pattern and orange beach shorts, with a huge parasol shielding him from the scorching sun.

On either side of him sat Violet and Reiju, while opposite him sat Hiyori.

All three were dressed in sexy bikini outfits, generously revealing their cleavage, their snow-white skin shimmering in the sunlight.

Violet and Reiju stood on either side, one smiling as she offered cut fruit, the other gracefully serving chilled drinks.

Hiyori Kozuki knelt on the cushion, her graceful curves accentuated, holding a shamisen in her arms, playing a newly learned piece.

Just then, his personal secretary, Speed, rushed over to report: "Lord Kane, we are almost at the Red Line."