Borsalino lay quietly in the pit, his eyes looking at the sky slowly coming into focus.
He was very familiar with the childish voice calling from the forest.
"Old man!"
Soon, at the mouth of the pit, a chubby, plump child with a cute bob haircut and wearing a red bellyband poked his head out and looked towards the bottom of the pit.
Borsalino turned his head slightly, looked at the child at the pit entrance, and asked with a forced smile:
"Zhan Taomaru, why are you here?"
Just as Borsalino opened his mouth to ask, the young Zhan Taomaru walked barefoot along the wall of the pit towards the bottom. The soil fell to the bottom of the pit with a rustling sound, and the soil hit Borsalino in the face.
"Pooh."
After eating a mouthful of dirt, Borsalino showed a bit of helplessness on his face.
Zhan Tao Wan, this was a child he picked up while on a mission a few years ago. When he met Zhan Tao Wan, the child was living alone in the wild. Relying on his innate physical talent, Zhan Tao Wan, at the age of six or seven, was already able to fight a black bear.
At that time, Borsalino felt that the child was extremely talented, and it might not be a good thing for him to let Zhan Taomaru continue to live alone in the wild, so he took Zhan Taomaru back to the navy.
However, Zhan Taomaru, who was used to living in the wild, was not able to adapt to life in Marinford. In order to make Zhan Taomaru live more freely, Borsalino brought Zhan Taomaru to Danjian Island.
The naval experimental base on Danjian Island was established not long ago, and there are still large areas of undeveloped virgin forest on the island. Before the navy established the experimental base here, it had already carefully explored the island, and the threatening carnivores on the island were also eliminated by the navy.
When Zhan Taomaru came here, he felt like he was back home. When he had nothing to do, he would wander around in the woods. When he felt lonely, he would stay with Vegapunk, Borsalino and others.
Everything on this island is confidential, even to the navy itself. Although Borsalino always brings a lot of subordinates with him every time he comes, those subordinates are ordered not to go to the island.
Therefore, over the years, the people that Zhan Taomaru has had the most contact with are actually Vegapunk and Borsalino.
The young Zhan Taomaru has already regarded Vegapunk and Borsalino as family members. This can be seen from the way Zhan Taomaru addresses Borsalino.
"I noticed a beam of light flying here, and I thought it must be you, old man."
"Just ran over here."
"Old man, what are you doing lying on the ground? Is Uncle Vegapunk and you doing some new experiment?"
After sliding down the pit wall to the bottom, Zhan Taowan walked to Borsalino's side, squatted down, looked at Borsalino curiously, and asked.
“.”
"No, it's not some novel experiment. I was just beaten away."
Borsalino tilted his head slightly, glanced at Zhan Taomaru who was squatting beside him, and couldn't help but say:
"Zhan Taomaru, could you please help me sit up?"
Hearing this, Zhan Taowan's head tilted, and he finally reacted. He reached out and brushed off the dirt on Borsalino's face, and then grabbed Borsalino's arm. With the help of Zhan Taowan, Borsalino slowly sat on the ground, and the dizziness gradually subsided.
After sitting quietly for a long time, Borsalino exhaled heavily and his complexion looked better.
"Old man, you just said you were beaten?"
"Is it the enemy?"
"Where is it?"
Zhan Taowan saw that Borsalino's expression had eased a little, so he asked, and as he spoke, he raised his head and looked towards the pit entrance.
"Enemy. Just barely."
"We should be heading to the island now."
"That guy appeared here, I guess he's not here to look for me."
"Is the target Dr. Vegapunk?"
After giving a perfunctory answer, Borsalino fell into deep thought.
When Zhan Taomaru, who was squatting beside him, heard that the enemy's target was actually Vegapunk, he immediately jumped up and exclaimed:
"What!"
"The target is Uncle Vegapunk?!"
"I will never let anyone hurt Uncle Vegapunk!!"
As he said that, Zhan Taowan actually jumped up and jumped out of the several-meter-deep pit.
"Hey, don't rush."
Borsalino didn't even have time to stop him before he saw Zhan Taomaru disappear from his sight. Borsalino's mouth twitched slightly, and then he sighed softly and said to himself:
"If it's Tsugikoku Yoriichi, this kid shouldn't be in any trouble either."
In the port of Danjian Island, Tsugokuni Yuanyi's ships docked on the coast. The new navy who had been drifting on the sea for more than half a month finally set foot on land again.
On the coast lies an open sandy beach, and further inland lies a pristine forest, quiet and secluded. In the very center of Danjian Island stands a cluster of buildings, the tops of which are only visible from the beach.
Rosinante led Luo and baby5 off the boat. The children stepped on the soft sand with their feet, their faces filled with bright smiles. Baby5 excitedly took off her shoes, stepped on the beach barefoot, and ran happily.
"Baby5 is such a generous kid!"
On the deck, Yoshikazu Tsugakuni briefly arranged the tasks of his subordinates. Some of them were sent to arrest the unconscious navy officers at sea, and some of them were sent to follow him into the island for investigation.
After assigning tasks to his subordinates, Ji Guoyuan jumped onto the beach. Seeing baby5 happily running to the shore to play in the water, he smiled and exclaimed.
"She's just been through too much."
"Whether it's a storm or surrounded by enemies."
Hearing this, Rossinanti shook his head slightly and spoke, looking at baby5 with eyes full of heartache and pity.
When he was talking, Luo also lowered his little face. His childhood was more
"It will be fine later."
Ji Guoyuan slapped Luo Xinanti's back fiercely, then lowered his head slightly, glanced at Luo, who was feeling a little depressed, bent down, patted Luo's head, and said with a smile:
"Let's go, kid."
"Take you to see a doctor."
"Although I have never seen Vegapunk, I have heard of his name."
"If there is someone in this world who can cure platinum-lead disease, then he is very likely one of them."
Tsugikuni Yoshiichi's words brought some life back to Luo's face, but his heart couldn't help but feel uneasy at this moment.
A child who had long lost hope in life suddenly saw a ray of light appear in his future, and this light has now come in front of him. He only needs to stretch out his hand to hold the light forever in his hand, so that his future will no longer be dim.
It was inevitable that Luo would feel uneasy at this time.
Jiguo Yuanyi walked towards the experimental base in the forest. Luo Xinanti turned around and greeted baby5, then led Luo and followed Jiguo Yuanyi's footsteps and stepped into the forest path.
Ji Guoyuan did not come to Danjian Island to cause trouble for others, so the number of new navy officers who followed him into the woods was very small, only a team of 6 navy officers.
As soon as he stepped into the forest on the island, Jiguo Yuanyi couldn't help but frown slightly. He could feel a strong sense of being watched. As he walked and looked around, Jiguo Yuanyi discovered many "pseudo-biotic" plants. If his judgment was correct, those things should be the source of this sense of being watched.
"If nothing else, this surveillance method is a bit too advanced."
"It's clear that the most common firearm in the world is the flintlock rifle."
As he walked towards the experimental base, Ji Guoyuan was secretly amazed. The monitors blended perfectly with the island's plants. If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't even notice.
In the laboratory in the center of the island.
Vegapunk stood in front of the console, looking at the surveillance images on the screen, a thoughtful look on his face.
He noticed a small attack. Every time a picture recorded Yuichi Tsuchiya walking by, he could see Yuichi Tsuchiya turning his head to look at the screen.
This scene happened in every picture.
Vegapunk knew very well that the other party must have known that he was being monitored.
"The number of people you bring isn't that large, and there are children too."
"What kind of person is the former admiral of the navy, Tsugakuni Yoriichi?"
Vegapunk thought for a while, and then finally made a decision and walked out of the laboratory.
"Go and see him. Even General Borsalino is no match for him. If the purpose of going to the island is to save my life, then even if I run now, I may not be able to get there."
"A person of his level should have locked onto me with his Observation Haki the moment he landed on the island!"
After Ji Guoyuan and his group walked in the forest for more than ten minutes, they finally saw an open area in front of them. Surrounding the laboratory was an open lawn. Only in front of the entrance to the experimental base was there a flat cement road that extended outward.
It seems that the road should lead directly to the seaside, and the place where Jigoku Yuichi and his friends landed on the island is not the real port of Danjian Island.
Ji Guoyuan and his companions walked to the edge of the experimental base and looked towards the magnificent city in front of them. A look of surprise appeared on their faces.
It was not until he saw the full picture of the Danjian Island experimental base that Tsugikoku Yoshiichi realized how wrong he had been.
He originally thought that the experimental base on Egg Point Island was just one of the many experimental bases of the Navy. It was artificially built and was only used by Vegapunk. Even if its area was large, it was limited.
But after seeing it in person, I realized that this is not a base at all!
The courtyard wall of the current experimental base was basically transformed from a city wall. Even on the city wall, Jiguo Yuanyi could see the shape of a blockhouse.
The gate of the experimental base looked like a city gate, tall and majestic.
The base of this Egg Point Island was actually transformed from a town. There should have been a town on this island!
"Oh-"
“Amazing!!!”
Behind Tsugikuni Yoriichi, the sound of "sikoyi, sikoyi" kept ringing out. Yoriichi's eyes were already looking towards the entrance of this "future city".
There stood a middle-aged man with long legs and a head taller than his peers. He stood quietly at the door, looking at Ji Guoyuan and his group.
"Is it Vegapunk?"
Rossinanti also noticed the strange-looking middle-aged man at the city gate, but he was not surprised by his peculiar appearance. He murmured softly, and a look of deep anticipation appeared on Rossinanti's face.
"That must be Dr. Vegapunk."
"Let's go."
Tsugakuin Yoshiichi waved to the people behind him and quickened his pace. Soon, they arrived at the city gate. When Rosinante was approaching Vegapunk, he suddenly quickened his pace, passed Tsugakuin Yoshiichi, and rushed directly in front of Vegapunk.
Seeing Rosinante's aggressive appearance, Vegapunk subconsciously leaned back. Before he could say anything, Rosinante, who had rushed in front of him, slid to his knees, then quickly grabbed Vegapunk's hand and said urgently:
"You must be Dr. Vegapunk!"
“The world’s number one scientist!!”
"Hello, I am Rossinanti of the Marine Headquarters, with the rank of Major. Marshal Sengoku is my adoptive father."
"I came to the island to ask you for something. Please help me!!"
Like most parents who take their children to seek medical treatment, when he saw Vegapunk, Rossinanti had already thrown his dignity to the wind.
Seeing that the aggressive Rosinante slid down on his knees and slid in front of him, Vegapunk's face was immediately filled with surprise. When he heard that Rosinante was actually a major in the headquarters and the adopted son of Zhan Guo, the surprise on his face became even greater.
He couldn't help but glance at the approaching Ji Guoyuan and others, and said:
"You get up first."
"I'm Vegapunk, that's right. You call me the world's number one scientist, and I shamelessly accept it."
"only."
"I've never heard of Marshal Zhan Guo having an adopted son."
"And, to be honest, I also saw the scene where you fought with Admiral Borsalino of the Marine Headquarters."
"That person should be Yoriichi Tsugikuni, the wanted criminal by the World Government, with a bounty of 5 billion berries, right?"
"Although I don't know what you need my help for, I think, from my position, there is nothing I can do to help you."
"After all, I am a scientist affiliated with the Navy."
Vegapunk leaned down slightly, grabbed Rossinanti's arm, and tried to help Rossinanti up, but he failed to help Rossinanti up.
Upon hearing this, Rossinanti gently shook off Vegapunk's hand, raised his head, and was about to reach into his arms to take out the Den Den Mushi, but then he suddenly thought of something and froze in place.
And at this moment, Rossinanti felt a little weight on his shoulders.
Jiguo Yuanyi walked to the side of Rossinanti, took a quick look at Vegapunk, and said with a smile:
"Hello, Dr. Vegapunk."
"It's nice to meet you."
"I am Jiguo Yuanyi, but Luo Xinandi is not in the same group with me."
"I'm a wanted criminal, but he's also Marshal Zhan Guo's adopted son. You can ask Rossinanti to call Marshal Zhan Guo to verify this."
"He just happened to get on my ship, and I just brought him along."
"He came here to seek medical treatment, and I came here for you."
As soon as Tsukuni Yoshiichi spoke, he clarified the relationship between him and Rosinante. After hearing Tsukuni Yoshiichi's words, Vegapunk looked at Tsukuni Yoshiichi and his group for a while, and then his eyes fell on Luo, who walked over to Rosinante and tried to help Rosinante up.
After lingering for a long time, Vegapunk's gaze returned to Tsugikuni Yoriichi. After a while, he nodded slightly and said, "Come in and talk."
(End of this chapter)
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