After more than a day, Vegapunk finally finished organizing the data and handed it over to Ryuen and his group.
At the sa ti, the Vegapunk satellites, like Pythagoras, finished creating a fake version of the Holy Mother Fla. According to them, in so ways, the fake fla could still be considered "real."
However—
This fake Holy Mother Fla couldn’t be used as a power source for an Ancient Weapon.
"It can’t be used for the Ancient Weapon? How did you figure that out? What made you think the fake version wouldn’t work as an energy source?" Ryuen asked, feeling a bit doubtful.
The different clones looked at each other, then Pythagoras continued:
"Actually, we made a guess. What they need the Holy Fla for isn’t to power the ancient weapon, but to act as an ignition fla to start another energy source."
"Because by itself, the Holy Fla doesn’t have enough power to completely wipe out an island."
"So we believe the ancient weapon must have another kind of energy, but that energy needs the Holy Fla to activate. That’s the only explanation that makes sense."
Ryuen agreed with what Pythagoras said.
Because he had co into contact with the Holy Fla before, and aside from its strange properties, its power was nowhere near the level of his own flas.
However—
Even though his flas could destroy or even erase an island, they couldn’t do what Uranus did—blast a giant hole straight through it!
It also made him think of hydrogen bombs. If you compare an ancient weapon to a hydrogen bomb, then the Holy Fla would be like the atomic bomb that sets it off.
Looks like the three ancient weapons aren’t that simple.
Thinking of this, Ryuen suddenly rembered one of the three ancient weapons—Pluton. He knew the Pluton battleship was hidden beneath the ancient city under Wano Country!
But right now, that ancient city under Wano Country is flooded with seawater.
To get Pluton out, it would an opening Wano’s borders—but Ryuen still didn’t know how that was supposed to happen.
After all, everything down there was underwater.
"Ryuen, what are you thinking about?"
Nami nudged his shoulder.
"I was just thinking... since the fake Holy Fla is complete, it’s ti we prepare a little surprise for Saturn."
Ryuen ca back to his senses and looked around Egghead Island, speaking softly.
"Tell us—what’s your plan?"
Kuina asked right away.
"Before that, Vegapunk, you need to delete the Holy Fla research data from Punk Records. Also, get rid of so of the key tech, especially anything related to Devil Fruit bloodline factors."
Ryuen looked at Vegapunk with a serious face.
That kind of tech must never fall into the Five Elders’ hands—or it would be a disaster for everyone.
"Don’t worry. When I found out York was working with Saint Saturn, I already deleted all the important data. They won’t get anything from ."
Vegapunk had clearly seen it coming and deleted the critical parts from Punk Records in advance.
"Good."
"Then I’ll explain the plan. To keep you all from getting tied to what we’re about to do, we’ll carry out an attack on this place before Saturn arrives."
"And this ti, I don’t want any of you involved. That includes you two, Kuma and Bonney."
Ryuen looked directly at them.
"Huh???"
"Why not?! Ryuen, I can command all the Pacifistas now. That’s a huge force!"
Bonney was clearly stunned by what Ryuen said.
She had been hoping to fight alongside Ryuen this ti—at least to repay him a little for helping her and her father.
It wasn’t just Bonney—Kuma looked confused too.
With his current power, he should be one of the stronger people out on the seas. The two of them could definitely help out in the upcoming battle!
But Ryuen said they didn’t need to...
He shook his head and said:
"There’s no need. Taking down Saturn isn’t that hard—we can handle it ourselves. Plus, the Pacifistas aren’t going to be very effective against soone like him."
"This isn’t the right ti to use the Pacifistas."
"Eventually, we’ll face the World Governnt head-on. That’s when the real war will happen—and *that’s* when the Pacifistas will truly matter."
"So Bonney, you can’t let anyone know that you control them."
"And Kuma—"
"The governnt still doesn’t know you’ve regained your mind. So right now, it’s best for both of you to stay hidden. You could also return to the Revolutionary Army."
"But whatever you do, don’t show yourselves in public."
Bonney didn’t fully understand, but Kuma did. He knew the power they held could be a key piece in the war, and staying hidden would let them catch the enemy off guard.
"I understand. Then... Bonney and I will leave for now."
Kuma said gently.
Ryuen gave a small nod.
Kuma then picked up Bonney and got ready to leave.
"Goodbye, everyone. And thank you again for helping get Dad back!"
Bonney’s eyes quickly filled with tears.
"Bye, Bonney~"
"See you, Kuma! Take good care of Bonney, alright~"
...
The Dream Team, Vegapunk, and his clones all waved goodbye to Kuma.
As they said their farewells, Kuma held Bonney in his arms and left Egghead Island with the Bonney Pirates. Watching this scene, Vegapunk felt deeply moved.
"Alright then."
"Before Saturn shows up, let’s throw a party! Hahahaha~" Ryuen said with a big laugh.
"A party!"
"There’s an auto-cooking machine here, so maybe this ti I can just relax and enjoy the food," Anya joked, since cooking delicious als was usually his favorite thing.
"Hahaha~"
"Then let’s do it!"
...
The next mont, everyone got moving—but there wasn’t really much to prepare. All they had to do was walk over to the auto-cooking machine, and tons of food ca out like magic!
As they partied and enjoyed the food, soone was secretly peeking at Ryuen from the shadows, biting her fingers nervously.
Ryuen sensed sothing and looked toward where the gaze ca from.
"It’s a Seraphim," he muttered to himself with a frown.
"Hahahaha~"
"That one was made using Boa Hancock’s genetic code combined with Lunarian blood. We call her S-Snake," Vegapunk said with a laugh.
"Does that an she might be affected by the real Hancock’s emotions?" Nami asked, frowning.
"That’s not possible. Seraphim are emotionless weapons. They don’t..."
"Vegapunk, I don’t know about the others, but this S-Snake—she definitely has emotions," Nami said softly, looking at Ryuen.
"Huh?"
"No way!"
Vegapunk and all five of his clones imdiately rejected the idea.
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