"Vegapunk?" Big Mom's face was grim and uncertain. She had naturally heard of Dr. Vegapunk, the foremost genius scientist in the World Government's Marine Science Unit. She had even tried more than once to snatch him from the World Government,
but the World Government guarded the Marine Science Unit too strictly. The Marine Science Unit's research base was too secretive, and they even dispatched a Marine Admiral to protect it, making it simply impossible to get hold of him easily.
"You may have heard that he is the chief scientist in the World Government's research team, but you might not know..." Ichiji's face was calm. He sat there with his fingers intertwined, and continued speaking to Big Mom: "According to the intelligence I received, Dr. Vegapunk has achieved another incredible feat..."
"This genius scientist has successfully developed artificial Devil Fruits!"
"Artificial Devil Fruits?" Even Big Mom couldn't help but stare blankly, almost disbelieving her own ears. The existence of Devil Fruits, it's not an exaggeration to say they surpass human wisdom and imagination. Can such powerful, mysterious forces truly be directly manufactured by humans?
"How is that possible? That kind of thing..." Smoothie couldn't help but gasp, staring at Ichiji in disbelief. "Nothing is impossible. In front of that wisdom, which transcends humanity by five hundred years, many unimaginable technologies can be directly realized." Ichiji glanced at Smoothie, whose face was filled with shock.
He shook his head and said, "In this world, Vegapunk can be said to be the only person who fully understands the secrets of Devil Fruits!" He was equally filled with awe for this genius scientist whose intelligence surpassed humanity by five hundred years.
Germa's technological strength might have an advantage, but the World Government's advantage, in any case, was even greater.
"I'm afraid that artificial Devil Fruit you mentioned has considerable flaws, right?" Katakuri frowned, directly bringing up an important point: "If it had no side effects, I'm afraid the World Government would have already started large-scale production, adding massive combat power to Marine Headquarters..."
"The flaws should indeed be considerable, but I haven't learned the specifics. After all, obtaining this intelligence was already quite difficult..." Ichiji nodded. "They can even research extravagant things like artificial Devil Fruits. I think you shouldn't doubt whether he can complete the research on human giantification!"
"If that's truly the case, then Vegapunk should indeed be able to achieve that!" Without too much doubt or disbelief, Big Mom's eyes blazed with incomparable longing. Dr. Vegapunk, she desperately wanted to get him.
"There's also some not-so-good news..." Seeing that Big Mom was already somewhat swayed, Ichiji wasn't surprised. Making all her own people giant, sitting at the same table, enjoying the same food, even if it seemed absurd or laughable, this was indeed Charlotte Linlin's dream.
"The World Government is currently carrying out a project called 'Pacifist,' intending to create 'humanoid weapons'!"
"'Pacifists'? Hearing that name alone sounds incredible..." Katakuri's face looked grim. He had already foreknowledge of this information from Ichiji through his Observation Haki. Whether it was artificial Devil Fruits or this 'Pacifist' project, both were enough to shock them into cold sweat.
Germa's intelligence capabilities truly astonished them. Big Mom Pirates' intelligence was likewise not weak, but they hadn't heard even a whisper about this. Yet, the other party had already learned of these core secrets of the World Government in advance.
It was also at this point that even Big Mom was no longer as casual as she initially was; her attitude had clearly begun to turn serious. For a woman to reach the position of 'Yonko' today, she certainly had flaws in her personality, but she was by no means a brainless fool.
In reality, forming an alliance with Germa was a win-win choice for both sides. At least both sides currently had common enemies, and there were no overt conflicts. After all, it wasn't about saying that since they were allies, Germa would have to join Big Mom Pirates to attack the World Government.
Big Mom Pirates would have to respond to Germa's actions. Ultimately, it was all about mutual utilization. Whether it could lead to each side exerting their full strength depended on how much benefit it could ultimately bring. Benefits were the true bond between the two sides.
"Specific intelligence is still unknown!"
"So, now you know why I want to ally with Big Mom Pirates, right?" Ichiji, who hadn't intended to say much, his face turning serious, looked directly at Big Mom and Katakuri, and said in a deep voice:
"To put it bluntly, with the World Government's current power, once this colossal entity truly achieves an overall 'evolution' with Vegapunk's wisdom, whether it's you pirates, or forces like Germa that pose a potential threat to the World Government, you will all face annihilation."
His words were indeed not alarmist. Give the World Government another ten or twenty years. Relying on the wisdom Vegapunk demonstrated, no one dared to guarantee whether he could further break through the flaws of artificial Devil Fruits,
or develop large-scale lethal weapons comparable to ancient weapons, and even turn Pacifists into true "killing machines." When there was a terrifying power that could stabilize this great sea without paying too high a price, or rather, when the price was within the World Government's acceptable range, that colossal entity would absolutely not hesitate to directly sweep away all voices of resistance on this great sea.
"Mamamama, I must admit, you've convinced me..." Big Mom burst into hearty laughter, looking directly at Ichiji: "I agree to ally with Germa, but you must oversee my research on human giantification."
Ichiji had said before that Germa couldn't do it in a short time, meaning that if it took longer, it wasn't truly impossible. As long as there was hope, Big Mom had no intention of giving up. At least before they found a way to snatch Vegapunk from the World Government, this research project also had to continue.
"That's no problem, but first, I don't guarantee that the research will be 100% successful, and you'll have to pay for the experimental expenses yourselves!" Ichiji picked up his teacup, took a sip, and faintly refused.
Even if Germa couldn't truly focus on this right now, it was still possible to assign a few unimportant researchers. And according to the latest intelligence he had obtained from Vinsmoke Sanji, there was indeed a suitable candidate to lead the research.
Although Ichiji didn't believe that this research could be completed in a short time by anyone other than Dr. Vegapunk, since Big Mom had no objections, he wouldn't object either. And it was just as he had said before, what was wasted wasn't Germa's funds anyway.
"Mamahahaha, then there's no problem..." Seeing the other party directly agree, Big Mom was extremely pleased.
"There's one more thing, you have to marry my daughter!"
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