174 Supply of Super Soldier Serum

Machvise smiled as Doflamingo quickly left.

Playing with children is quite enjoyable, especially children like Doflamingo.

She wondered how he would think about today's events in the future.

But it didn't matter; in any case, they wouldn't be Celestial Dragons after some time.

Thinking about this, Machvise couldn't help but have some mischievous thoughts.

Should she play with Doflamingo again at that time?

After all, he could be considered a side quest, and it would contribute to her emotional values.

With these mischievous thoughts in mind, Machvise had already entered Pangger Castle.

On the way, she didn't encounter any Celestial Dragons again and smoothly reached the location of the Five Elders.

Amidst the power struggles, the Five Elders were inside as usual.

Machvise gently pushed open the door and walked in.

"To have you personally come, it seems there's progress in the research on Punk Hazard," one of the Five Elders put down the documents and looked at Machvise, saying calmly.

"Of course." Machvise pulled over a chair, sat down, and crossed her legs. She took out a vial from her pocket, looking at the sparkling liquid, and informed the Five Elders of its effects.

The serum was still referred to as the Super Soldier Serum. Although its effects on top-tier fighters were average, it could still be effective, especially as a means of enhancement for those in the lower ranks.

If this serum could be widely distributed, the overall strength of the Marines should rise to another level.

Most importantly, it could purify the mind, reducing the impact of demonic temptations on individuals.

This was the ability the Five Elders valued the most. With this ability, they could better utilize the power of demons.

Besides, in the previous battle with Aokiji, Kizaru, and others, the Marines like Cap, had been contaminated by demonic power. With this serum, they should be able to recover significantly.

"However, to develop the Super Soldier Serum, we need 'Demon's Blood,'" Machvise said. "So, I hope the World Government will agree to my application to establish branches in the four seas. Currently, most demons are showing up in the weaker military forces in the four seas, and the Marines are not skilled at dealing with them."

Demon's Blood for the Super Soldier Serum?

That was definitely not true.

Machvise knew it was not true, the Five Elders knew it was not true, and Machvise knew that the Five Elders knew it was not true.

However, it didn't matter.

Because this was just a business deal.

Machvise's simple proposition was, allow and support the Blackbeard Pirates to establish branches in the four seas, and she would supply the World Government with the Super Soldier Serum.

The Five Elders knew that the Super Soldier Serum was created by Vegapunk, but it was also under Machvise's help that it was duplicated.

Machvise's implication was straightforward – without the samples she provided, even if Vegapunk had already analyzed the composition of the Super Soldier Serum, he wouldn't be able to replicate it.

The Five Elders fell into a brief contemplation.

It seemed like a good deal because whether they got the Super Soldier Serum or established Blackbeard Pirates' branches in the four seas, both enhanced the means of the World Government.

However, they were also wary of the Blackbeard Pirates growing too much and cautiously guarded against the spread of their influence.

Currently, the Blackbeard Pirates' influence only radiated in a part of the New World. If branches were established in the four seas, their influence would spread too much.

However, the Super Soldier Serum was essential. With it, they would have more confidence in dealing with demons.

"Agreed."

After some thought, they decided that the Super Soldier Serum was more important. They agreed to Machvise's conditions.

Machvise smiled. "I heard the Great Draft is about to end?"

She asked a question unrelated to the Blackbeard Pirates.

"A talented seedling has come to the Marines, called 'Ain,'" one of the Five Elders said. "She is now the third Admiral of the Marines. You must have heard of her."

Of course, she had heard of her.

Ain's appearance could be said to be the biggest news in the world at the moment. After a period of calm, a person suddenly rose to become a prominent Marine Admiral during the Great Draft.

Moreover...

A young woman?

This was simply making them think the world had gone mad!

The rookie training period had already ended, and Ain had successfully taken up the position of Admiral and set sail three times, defeating pirates with bounties in the billions each time. After these three times, no one doubted her strength anymore.

"Heard about it, and I was thinking of paying a visit to Marineford," Machvise said softly.

"Oh? What are you going to do?" one of the Five Elders asked.

"The timing of Ain's appearance is quite coincidental, and her strength is too formidable," Machvise looked at the Five Elders and said softly, "Could it be... some kind of coincidence?"

"What do you mean?" one of the Five Elders frowned.

"Although... it's a bit presumptuous, I want to confirm whether Ain is a demon or not," Machvise said directly. "Although most demons don't hide their identity and appear directly, a small number of clever demons make contracts with humans in some way, using humans to help them accomplish certain things. These people are called 'Devil Men,' similar to Bartholomew Kuma, but more gentle."

Speaking of Kuma, the Five Elders suddenly realized.

Kuma was still being held on Punk Hazard!

"Ain might be a demon, or she might be a Devil Man, of course, more likely, she's just a human. I hope she's human, but I still want to confirm."

This was indeed presumptuous. Although Machvise was an Admiral, she was the Admiral of the Blackbeard Pirates.

She didn't have the right to intervene in how the Marines handled things. But since she was the Admiral of the Blackbeard Pirates, she had the right to investigate demons.

The Five Elders thought about it and felt that what Machvise said made some sense.

Ain's appearance was indeed sudden, and they hadn't investigated Ain's past.

But if that was the case, there was another person who was similar to Ain.

The Five Elders glanced at Machvise, and if they were to say...

What was the difference between her and Ain?

Both appeared suddenly, both took advantage of the situation to join the World Government, and both gained high positions.

Machvise was a smart person. She was so clear and straightforward in stating her identity because she was confident and not afraid of the World Government investigating her.

But it was true; they had been investigating Machvise's clues all along, and they hadn't obtained any useful information.

"Alright, you can investigate Ain, but it's inappropriate to investigate a Marine Admiral no matter what."

Another Elder said, "However, the Super Soldier Serum produced on Punk Hazard should be supplied to the Marines first."

"Of course."

Machvise responded with a smile.