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Chapter 607: Beckapank? Einstein!
Chapter 607: Beckapank? Einstein!
"What is Huang Yuan up to?"
Lily approached, frowning as she asked, "Did he just stop you?"
Although repelling Huang Yuan was a good thing, it was evident to anyone with eyes that Huang Yuan's strength should not be limited to this extent.
If the admirals were only this capable, then pirates wouldn't be confined to the New World.
"Don't mind him. He's lost his focus and lacks determination. When you set out to do something, you should see it through. People can't betray their true nature," Sagel said.
Even beasts have their own principles, let alone humans.
Huang Yuan was putting on an act, willingly removing any defenses and taking a direct hit. If not for his sturdy physique, Sagel's kick would have killed him. It was a direct blow to the head, and with the 'true damage' of Beidoushenquan, a normal person would have exploded.
Only someone with no weaknesses and the audacity of being a natural-type would dare to act so recklessly.
The aura can 'seize' physical entities, but that's not the same as suppressing them; it doesn't mean that touching an elementalized person will restore their true form.
It's not like the Sea Prism Stone.
Putting on such an act was simply because he couldn't get over something in his heart.
Perhaps it was due to a deep friendship, but Sagel had no interest in probing into other people's personal affairs. However, people aren't inanimate objects, and even pirates uphold their code of honor, let alone these admirals who inherently stand for order.
In the end, it's just a matter of differing standpoints.
As for Beckapank, who is said to possess technology five hundred years ahead of his time, the rumors have spread across the seas. Could the World Government be unaware of Beckapank's true purpose?
But his ambition doesn't lie there. He seeks only stability, even if it means regressing to the Stone Age with primitive farming and fire-making.
Even Sagel's ambition doesn't align with Beckapank's. He seeks prosperity, but the level of technology isn't his primary concern. Each era has its own form of prosperity, and the sea doesn't rely solely on Beckapank.
Even if he were a weightlifting champion, he couldn't carry such a heavy burden alone.
Humans and machines can both accomplish tasks, and they can both thrive together.
He is a time-tested feudal landlord and a big capitalist, not some ghostly figure hovering in the sky.
"Let's go find Beckapank."
Sagel laughed and continued forward with his group.
There seemed to be sounds of battle ahead, quite a commotion.
However, as they walked, they didn't encounter any extra naval forces, as if they had all been drawn to the front.
But before Sagel had gone far, he spotted a familiar figure.
There lay Roronoa Zoro, bare-chested, on the ground, his eyes rolled back, and his consciousness scattered.
He had just faced off against Monkey D. Luffy, who had knocked him out with a single punch. Zoro, known as the 'Fifth Emperor' of the sea, refused to acknowledge Luffy. The true Four Emperors were powerful figures like Sagel, worthy of being called emperors of the sea. Someone like Luffy would never be recognized by him.
But the problem was, even after awakening his powers, he couldn't defeat this man and was knocked down by a single punch.
Had the gap between them widened so much?
He couldn't accept it; he truly couldn't.
"Yo, isn't this Zoro? Long time no see. Why are you lying here? The ground is cold; don't catch a cold."
Zoro's scattered consciousness stirred at the familiar voice, and his eyes focused. He recognized the familiar face looking down at him from above. After a long while, he slightly raised his arm to cover his eyes.
"Sagel, why are you on this island? I had no news of your arrival."
"Isn't this a pleasant surprise? If I had known you were on this island, I would have called for your intelligence no matter what. If you had been more helpful, perhaps you could have tied up Beckapank and brought him to me, and things might have been better."
Sagel laughed, "What's wrong? Who defeated you?"
Zoro remained silent for a moment before speaking, "The Straw Hat Kid. I heard he fought you in Wano Country without being at a disadvantage. So, I came to test his mettle. That guy has grown to be quite formidable. As for Beckapank, our orders were to eliminate him, but now that you're here, it's unlikely."
"However, the Straw Hat Pirates' target is also Beckapank, so they've probably succeeded."
"Is that all?"
"Is that worth such a large-scale mobilization?" Sagel asked. "I see quite a few warships here. Speak your mind; there's no Den Den Mushi to eavesdrop on you."
"The Mother Flame Core."
Zoro sighed, "Beckapank's invention is said to possess infinite energy, and that's something the higher-ups must obtain."
"Mother what?"
Renetia was taken aback and quickly asked, "Infinite energy?"
"Is this for real?"
The 'Mother Steel' she acquired wasn't even considered an infinite energy source, as it required consuming existing objects on the high seas for energy regeneration. But a single Flame Core could produce infinite energy?
"It's true. Beckapank personally developed it in the 'Research Layer' above. That's also the reason we're here."
Without the Dengra_rl listening in, Roronoa Zoro spoke openly.
It would have been easier if Sagel hadn't come, as this matter was kept hidden from Gabbura and his group stationed in Ohara. Gabbura was unaware, so the owl naturally wouldn't know either.
But Sagel had arrived, and Zoro understood his temperament. He wasn't the type to believe everything he heard. Since he was here, a pirate's nature would compel him to plunder. It was better to tell him directly than to have him find out later and be questioned about it.
Ever since witnessing the state of the D.R. in Shabondy Archipelago over two years ago, Zoro had already accepted the situation of being half-pirate, half-government. As a result, he acted with fewer reservations and wasn't afraid of being held accountable by the World Government.
If the World Government didn't need them, they could always flee to Ohara. Their functions were essentially the same, and Sagel had also granted them permission to kill, with even more freedom.
"The Mother Flame Core, an infinite energy source. If combined with Mother Steel, it can generate infinite energy without any external power. My Giant Hammer and the Death Star would be unstoppable, no, that's not right!"
Renetia turned to Sagel, "Sagel, Pluton!"
At that moment, Sagel's lips curled into a smile, his eyes filled with greed, "And there's an unexpected surprise!"
Infinite energy?
If it were to be compared, would it be like nuclear fusion?
Were the three great weapons akin to nuclear weapons?
Regardless of whether it was truly infinite, as long as it was a massive energy source, his Pluton Turret could be powered by it!
With this thought, Sagel no longer hesitated. Just as he was about to rush upwards into the Research Layer, a broadcast echoed throughout the island.
"Oh ho."
Sagel retracted his raised leg, sensing the mysterious aura ahead. But he shook his head and chuckled, "Like a fly, forget it. Lily, you go up there. I want Beckapank and the Mother Flame Core. The rest are free to act as they please. As for this old man, I'll deal with him."
"Understood."
Lily nodded and, without hesitation, took a step forward using the Flame Step, rushing directly up to the Research Layer above. The remaining executives also dispersed on their own initiative.
Zoro pursed his lips and suddenly called out to Lily.
He was well aware of their personalities—they didn't value human lives, even when it came to those serving them.
But Kaku was also a member of the Calamity Pirates.
"Don't worry, I've always been patient with those who work for me."
Sagel laughed and turned towards the front, "Then, it's time to find that guy."
...
In the Research Layer above, without Huang Yuan's obstruction, the Straw Hat Pirates who had infiltrated escaped quickly. They took Beckapank and headed straight down to evacuate. As they heard this voice, Joeybeana suddenly turned around and saw a black pentagram imprint on the ground. Amidst the rising Inferno, a gigantic monster appeared at the center of the formation.
A monster with a human upper body, leaning on a cane, and a giant spider lower body!
Jegorushia Satan!
"What is this?!"
Zoro subconsciously took a step back. Just a glance made his head feel swollen, clearly affected by some kind of attack. Under that gaze, he couldn't even move.
Not a single mistake, a single shot, a single breath, a single appearance, a single 6, a single 9, a single book, a single glance!
Was he being suppressed?!
"Satan-sama"
Beckapank, at the center of the Straw Hat Pirates, spoke with a solemn voice, "You actually came!"
"Beckapank. You cannot be allowed to live."
Satan looked down at him, and one of his spider legs slightly lifted.
"Satan!!!"
Just then, Joeybeana picked up a knife left behind by the Haijun and jumped towards Satan, stabbing at him.
But just as she jumped, Satan's eyes widened, and under his gaze, Bonie seemed to be struck by some powerful force, her entire body leaning back. Before she could fall, a large hand grabbed her.
"Joeybeana, Straw Hat Pirates. Your participation in the battle is unexpected. Aside from formidable enemies, there are also flies.
"Satan held Bonney up and lifted her, 'Never mind, it's all the same. It makes no difference to me who dies first, as long as you can die in the despair of regretting your fight against the World Government this time.'"
"After all, we have been warning you for eight hundred years. Why do you insist on doing things that are explicitly forbidden? Even Tianzai, the orphan of Ohara, never thought of doing such a thing. What makes you think you have the right to commit this taboo?"
"You can do anything. We even allow the existence of an Emperor of the Seas. Even if the Solebe Kingdom is usurped, we turn a blind eye. Why can't you just be a good little princess? In a few years, we will even allow you to inherit the throne. Why do you insist on courting death?"
"And you, Beckapank."
Satan looked down at Beckapank in the center, "I appreciate your many contributions to the world and the army. As a scientist, you are very capable, but you have committed a taboo, and like Ohara, you must die here."
"You... you killed my father," Bonney struggled to lift her head, glaring at Satan.
"Bear is not your father. You do not have his blood. As for that man, he committed an unforgivable crime against us by exterminating the Bakani tribe. But since you insist on saying so..."
Satan's fingers slowly exerted force, "Never mind, die with that shameful blood."
"Stop! He's just a child! Satan!" Beckapank cried out.
Whoosh!
Bang!!
Just as Satan's fingers tightened, a small black dot compared to his body size collided with his hand, causing an explosion that made his hand stiffen slightly from the impact.
"Power Brake!"
The stiffened hand relaxed and lowered, involuntarily releasing Bonney, who fell to the ground and rolled a few times, her body reverting to that of a little girl.
"What the heck! It's just a kid!"
Not far away, Renetia approached with a giant hammer on her shoulder, looking at Bonney, who was about the same age as her, and pouted, "I said I didn't like the look of you back then. Turns out we're the same."
Joeybeana Bonney, the Year-Year Fruit ability user, currently twelve years old.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Bonney coughed a few times, staggering and supporting herself on the ground with her arm, looking at the approaching Renetia, and shouted, "Mind your own business!"
"I saved you, and you can't even say thank you? How rude," Renetia clicked her tongue.
Bonney paused, pursing her lips, "Th-thank you."
"It's meaningless. I still prefer your previous defiant attitude. Where's the courage to attack the Five Elders?"
Renetia bared her small fangs, looking at Satan, and shouted, "Hey! Big Spider, are you feeling better? Sagel gave you a good beating last time!"
"Giant Hammer, you're an unruly one too."
Satan completely ignored his destroyed hand, his spider legs moved, pointing directly at Beckapank.
He still knew how to prioritize. Compared to these threats, it was better to eliminate Beckapank first.
"It's better if you don't move your spider legs."
His spider legs froze in mid-air, hesitating to strike down due to a voice.
Because right in front of Beckapank, a man with white hair that burned like flames had appeared.
"That posture..."
Bonney froze again, of course, she recognized the man who suddenly appeared, but his posture was different. Although there was a photo on the wanted poster, it looked slightly different from the real thing, resembling Monkey D. Luffy's wanted poster, both with burning white hair.
"Tianzai..."
Satan's gaze intensified as he saw the visitor, feeling a subtle pain throughout his body.
He survived the previous injury, but it took a long time to heal the pain inflicted by this man.
Huang Yuan was also injured by this man; otherwise, he wouldn't have come personally.
His purpose was to stop this man.
Even the Straw Hat Kid, the so-called 'Nika', was not in his eyes. Instead, Tianzai was the real threat.
"Are you Beckapank?"
Sagel turned to look at the little old man behind him. This guy's head seemed to be missing a large chunk, and half an apple was installed in place of his skull, making him look like a tongue-poking-out Einstein.
He looked like a smart aleck.
"Very well, the World Government has no place for you. Serve me," Sagel laughed.
(End of Chapter)
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