novelhk Chapter 364 Genius Bloodline
Chapter 364 Genius Bloodline
“You…you are—Vegapunk??!!!”
In the still bustling Rabbit Don Research Institute, two inexplicable shouts of surprise were heard a moment after Yakumo Haku suddenly disappeared.
Both Judge and Quinn were filled with shock at the sight of the six figures, each in their own unique form. They simply couldn't imagine that their lifelong enemy would actually be here? And that he had unknowingly developed his technology to this level!
Split consciousness? Shared brain?
What are the origins of these guys who call themselves Vegapunk?
"Well, strictly speaking, we're more like Vegapunk's... descendants?
Sharing the same set of bloodline factor sequences, they were cultivated through artificial embryo splitting technology and finally implanted with different personality modules.
We are the product of Dr. Vegapunk's research on human consciousness. We are not only an extension of each other's will and thoughts, but also independent and distinct individuals.
You can think of us as the transmission of Vegapunk's ideas, but at the same time we each have our own unique soul.
I think, Yakumo Shiro, having mastered the power of the Soul-Soul Fruit, you should be able to see this clearly, right?"
"..."
Upon hearing this, Yakumo Bai, who had brought the visitor back immediately after confirming his identity, fell into a rare silence.
As for the reason for the silence, it wasn't because of the question the other party asked, but because of something more subtle...
For example, the images of these guys in front of me?
Take the pink-haired woman in the question for example. She seems to be Atlas, the original symbol of "violent" power. However, compared to the giant-like girl in the original story, the one we see is a mature and elegant lady, just like a normal person. (Reference to Willow in Zero Zone?)
Edison, who represents "thought", and Pythagoras, who represents "wisdom", have changed their appearance from robots to two girls wearing pure black and pure white long dresses, with different styles and looks like twins.
As for Shakya, who represents "integrity", his long silver-white hair and silver-gray coat make his temperament more cold, and his serious expression forms a sharp contrast with the cynical Lilith next to him.
Finally, there is York, the embodiment of "desire". This "traitor" in the original work has not yet lost control. After seeing Yakumo Haku and realizing that his mission was completed, he fell asleep early.
It is worth mentioning that all six people have a device similar to a signal receiver installed in their ears, which flickered slightly while the woman suspected to be "Atlas" was speaking. According to Yakumo Bai's guess, perhaps it was the medium for the other party to communicate with each other's consciousness?
However, at present, when large-scale research experiments have not yet been carried out, it only plays a role similar to "voice call".
Looking at these "clones" before him, which had changed significantly compared to his memory, Yakumo Shiro's thoughts flowed, sensing the soul auras of the other party that were similar to Vegapunk's, yet different, and in his heart he had a clearer understanding of the reasons behind this -
Based on Vegapunk's research on human consciousness and the power of the Brain-Brain Fruit, it might not be difficult to complete the transmission and separation of consciousness at this point in time.
However, the "Punk Record" that gathers everyone's thoughts is by no means something that can be built in a short period of time. Without the blessing of the "Punk Record", the role that people like Shakya can play will most likely be greatly reduced.
Therefore, Vegapunk decided to adopt another form - using flesh instead of machinery, using part of consciousness as intelligence, and evolving to create individuals with greater uniqueness and growth potential.
This may be the origin of these guys in front of us. They have different paths but the same origin. Each of them has a unique soul, connected to each other, and evolving in multiple dimensions.
"Pah pah pah—I never thought you'd be so knowledgeable! You actually understood the old man's design—not bad, not bad, you're worthy of being the one we've chosen!"
After hearing Yakumo Bai's tentative analysis, Lilith, who was the most open-minded, immediately hugged him and patted Yakumo Bai's shoulders without hesitation. While nodding proudly, she said with a smirk,
"So, you should understand, right? If you want to do research, you need money.
That Tezulo should be one of your men, right? Have him transform into a mountain of gold, so we can quickly build a unified brain center and help you as soon as possible, okay?
It can only be said that as the representative of "evil", Lilith's desire for wealth is almost undisguised, but this is exactly what Yakumo Bai wants, because no matter how different the personalities of Lilith and others are, their attitude towards scientific exploration is like the same essence.
It's just a mountain of gold. Money is just a string of numbers to Yakumo Shiro now. He believes that Lilith will return the money he paid a thousand times, starting with the mythical beast monster girl plan that he just wanted to suspend.
"Of course. I will allocate a research site for you on Sky Island. You can build as large a center as you want. But at the same time, I have a request—"
As he spoke, Yakumo Haku handed over five more devil fruits and said this in the surprised eyes of the six people,
"You may not be familiar with the Monster Girl Project, but it's a research project I've been pursuing for many years. With the help of my old colleagues at Vegapunk, No, also known as Judge, and Quinn, we've achieved some impressive results.
However, this is not enough!
More outstanding quality, stronger strength, rarer materials... Since you are in the Beasts Pirates, how can you not build an animal-type legion of your own?
I look forward to your performance, fellow scientists. Combine our strengths and bring life to the mythical beasts! Believe me, this will be a miracle no less than that of the Creator!
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A few days later, above the sea of clouds on Sky Island, a new research institute officially entered the startup stage under the "supervision" of Sakya.
As an adjustment, the research on bloodline factors and the creation of monster girls will be incorporated into this new area, with Shakya as the overall person in charge, while Rabbit Don below will carry out cracking and analysis research around the Pluto battleship, shifting the focus to military industry innovation and manufacturing, with the original Judge and Quinn as the persons in charge.
In this regard, although Jiazhi and the other old employees had no complaints about the areas they were responsible for, they found it somewhat difficult to accept the fact that they had to work with their old rivals again. They secretly warned Yakumo Shiro about the true intentions of these six people.
However, knowing the underlying code of Vegapunk's creations, Yakumo Shiro naturally wouldn't worry about it.
On the contrary, although the arrival of Shakya and others is unavoidable and unexpected, the role that the "clones" can achieve in the original work is still in its infancy.
However, the foreshadowing that was once buried in Punk Hazard has finally paid off. Although the world's strongest brain is still in the hands of the World Government, Yakumo Shiro has unknowingly achieved the "sharing" of this resource.
After learning about the sinking of "Eggshell Island" from Shakya and others, the World Government specially dispatched generals to "recover" all the scientific researchers on the island. They arranged the "evacuation" of Vegapunk so urgently. It was very clear what the other party wanted, which was nothing more than regaining the decisive weapon, the "Mother Fire"!
Then let them devote all their resources to research. Regarding the information about the "Mother Fire", neither Yakumo Shiro nor Vegapunk himself knows more than the World Government.
Now, Vegapunk himself continues to stay within the World Government, while his creations, with Yakumo Shiro as their new collaborator, begin research on bloodline factors and Pluto.
With a two-pronged approach, no matter what Im is hiding, the balance will only continue to tilt until one side's building collapses and a new authority is re-established on the ruins!
"And the airway... Now that Vegapunk's support has arrived, there's no need to rely on Golden Lion to labor to build the airship...
The sea clouds of Sky Island and the Bei technology of Sky Island can be completely replicated and further improved. If the research results of Visalia, the weather island, are added, then a great route parallel to Qinghai can be created.
By then, relying solely on the power of the navy to maintain the stability of the sea will be dwarfed.
Those who cannot keep up with the times will be eliminated! This is the truth of the world! An eternal and unchanging truth."