Chapter 12: The Hanging Dragon

Rob Lucci: Indeed, Ivankov from the Kamabaka Kingdom is part of the revolutionary army, and the Kamabaka Kingdom has been covertly aiding the revolutionary cause.

Kalifa: So, you're telling me that after the Revolutionary Army's main base on Baidigo Island was destroyed, all the top members are currently assembled in the Kamabaka Kingdom?

Shemale King: Are you CP0 agents all fools? I assumed the role of the King of the Kamabaka Kingdom fifteen years ago.

Ivankov also aimed to keep this information hidden.

Dragon: Ivan, there's no need to conceal anything now.

Sabo: It's merely a change in strategy. Blackbeard, do you really believe you can defeat Baidigo?

St. Vauchuli: CP0, head straight to the Kamabaka Kingdom and apprehend the revolutionary army once this restriction is lifted.

Dragon: The responsibility is on you.

In the Kamabaka Kingdom, the dragon is not overly concerned at the moment.

Not to mention, they can evacuate whenever they want. The numerous rewards discussed in this secretive viewing and chat room have the potential to trouble the World Government greatly.

Now, let's move on to a Q&A.

Three formidable figures have emerged.

Whitebeard has returned, Admiral Zephyr is in his prime again, and Katakuri has awakened due to the influence of Conqueror's Haki.

These three individuals all oppose the World Government.

After viewing the movie later, it seems that the Five Elders won't be troubled by the revolutionary army but rather the chaotic situation unfolding beyond their control.

"If I'm not mistaken, the conclusion of this movie viewing will likely coincide with the video on the giant screen reaching our current moment."

The dragon remarked, "I'm uncertain about its impact on this world once the viewing concludes. As mentioned earlier, the voice stated that it will engage with both worlds as the viewing unfolds."

Sabo pondered on this as well.

The image of the dragon in the sky persists.

Due to the extensive time span, the image itself possesses an acceleration function.

Less significant events will swiftly pass by.

Only crucial experiences are retained for viewing.

[Ivankov is a physician. She consumed the Horm-Horm Fruit, enabling her to change a person's gender and heal the dying.]

[Ivankov's renown is extensive, and thanks to her, more individuals joined the Revolutionary Army.]

[The dragon's autonomous army is expanding swiftly, yet, at this juncture, the self-proclaimed army hasn't come onto the World Government's radar.]

[Even though people in certain nations are aware of the existence of dragons and harbour disdain, they don't perceive him as a significant threat.]

[Because the Self-Volunteer Army is merely a small organization comprising civilians, aside from the power of the dragon and Ivankov, it lacks any armed forces.]

[Five years have swiftly flown by.]

[On this particular day, Dragon and Ivankov, having returned to North Blue for a speech, unexpectedly encountered a pirate ship at sea.]

[Both parties engaged in a fierce battle. Though the enemy numbers were few, each one proved to be formidable.]

[Fortunately, at this moment, Xiong is also on board, and the dragon's strength has notably advanced in the past five years. The opponents find themselves unable to resist at all.]

[Dragon led the youthful self-army, defeating all the adversaries before uncovering their identities.]

[As it turns out, they are not pirates committing various crimes, but rather MADS, an illicit research organization comprised of scientists.]

[The leader is a Vegapunk with a large head and an unsightly appearance. The organization's members include Vinsmoke Judge, Guy Sakurang, Quinn, and Bakingum Stussy.]

Roger: Well, Vegapunk certainly has a unique look.

Rayleigh: Hehe, if you've ever interacted with Roger, you'd know Vegapunk is quite an intriguing fellow.

Vegapunk: I used to be quite handsome in my youth, but I'm more content with my current hairstyle.

Dragon: Your current head shape seems to defy the heavens. I recall your Brain-Brain Fruit; the more knowledge you amass, the larger your head becomes. When I saw you twenty years ago, your head was nearly ten meters high.

Rocks: Heads ten meters high, that's beyond imagination.

Quinn: Hahaha, with Vegapunk's abilities, ten meters is just the beginning. Hey, Vegapunk, your head has truly reached beyond the sky.

Vegapunk: No, I severed my head a long time ago, and now it has the appearance of a normal person.

Dragon: Hold on, when you say you cut your head, do you mean you cut your hair or actually cut your head?

Kid: What nonsense is going on up there? Isn't a haircut just a haircut?

Vegapunk: I had my skull removed, and now I feel much more at ease.

Roger: Haha, that's impressive.

Everyone was astonished. It was unbelievable that the mad scientist Vegapunk had actually severed his own head.

Could a human really do such a thing?

Of course, they were unaware that Vegapunk's head was detached and had become an island. If they knew, they would likely dial 666 immediately.

Vinsmoke Judge: Speaking of which, that time was genuinely joyful, and it happened to be the final day of happiness.

Quinn: Indeed, there hasn't been such a delightful travel experience since then, and in two years, MADS will go their separate ways entirely.

The scientists of MADS couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

In the beginning, they roamed the seas freely. They could delve into any study they desired, and if funds were lacking, they resorted to less conventional means.

However, as time passed, due to their life choices, they faced relentless pressure from the Marines, leading to Vegapunk's arrest.

Their once-unrestricted journey came to an abrupt end.

In those days, they gained a wealth of knowledge from Vegapunk.

They were all top-notch scientists, but due to the Devil Fruit, Vegapunk transcended the limits of their era, becoming a super scientist.

Guy Sakurang: I'm quite content with my current research, heh, heh, heh.

Guy doesn't share a fondness for Vegapunk; he excels in the research of biological and chemical weapons.

However, Vegapunk consistently declined involvement in this field, cautioning him on numerous occasions.

Although the two were once part of MADS, their relationship was rather mundane.

[Dragon realized the MADS members' formidable capabilities, attributed to their technological prowess. Consequently, Long extended an invitation to MADS to join the Revolutionary Army.]

[Vegapunk and Dragon engaged in numerous discussions, finding their perspectives on this grim world to be remarkably similar.]

[However, after much deliberation, Vegapunk ultimately declined Dragon's offer.]

["You truly lack the resources, Dragon, to sustain my research," Vegapunk stated bluntly.]

[MADS and the Self-Volunteer Army went their separate ways. Although Dragonfelt a tinge of loss, he didn't dwell on it. He was content with the path he was currently on.]

The massive black screen also dimmed as the last remnants of MADS faded away.