Chapter 86: Encountering Dorag, A Fierce Battle In The Research Institute

The tall man in the lead lifted his dark green hood.

Everyone clearly saw his appearance.

The man had no eyebrows, a ferocious expression, and cold eyes. The most striking feature was a fierce red tattoo that covered almost half of his face.

Just looking at him evoked a strong sense of oppression.

"Supreme Commander of the Revolutionary Army, Monkey D. Dragon!" Ain's expression changed suddenly, showing a look of alertness as if facing a formidable opponent.

No matter how uninformed you are, you've heard of this infamous name—a careerist who dares to openly oppose the World Government. Whether due to his ideology or strength, he's considered "the most dangerous criminal in the world"!

Carlos was also taken aback. "The riots in the six kingdoms, including Makabaka and Vodka, were caused by your revolutionary army, weren't they?"

"You don't command from the front lines but come here instead. You must have great confidence in your subordinates..."

Dragon frowned slightly and spoke in a deep voice. "Inciting riots? Carlos, I must correct your misconception."

"The root of all this is the World Government. If they hadn't imposed heavy taxes repeatedly, leaving people unable to afford basic necessities, how could such unrest have arisen?"

"Carlos, I once shared your belief that eliminating all pirates would solve all problems. But I've learned that the Celestial Dragons are the true source of all evil."

"Why do you work for those people? Why not join us in changing this corrupt world?"

"Join the Revolutionary Army? Sorry, but for now, I'm doing a pretty good job as Marine Marshal."

Carlos refused without hesitation. While there might be some truth to Dragon's words, as Marine Marshal, he was powerful enough and had no need to submit to others.

Even if Dragon was determined to change the world, Carlos was determined to do it his own way.

Dragon looked slightly disappointed. "Really? You're still too young. You'll see things differently after you've experienced more."

As the two spoke, Vegapunk focused intently on the large bear beside Dragon. Changing the world was irrelevant to him.

Looking at the exposed mechanical parts on the bear's body, Vegapunk couldn't help but complain, "Why did you leave the lab? We haven't finished the transformation yet. We still need to install the simulated skin..."

Vegapunk's comment instantly angered Dragon. A surge of unspoken rage flared within him, and his tone turned icy. "Vegapunk, I misjudged you."

Ten years ago, after the Ohara incident, Dragon had resolved to lead Ivankov and other cadres in a global revolution. Over the years, the revolutionary army had grown, attracting more recruits and catching the attention of the World Government.

Despite numerous dangers and near-destruction, Bartholomew Kuma had intervened. Under the condition of joining the Seven Warlords of the Sea and allowing Vegapunk to conduct research, the crisis was averted, giving the revolutionary army crucial breathing space.

But now...

Dragon looked at Vegapunk with deep disappointment. "I remember you were also present at Ohara, witnessing the tragedy firsthand. I never expected you to become a lackey of the Celestial Dragons."

To fund his research, Vegapunk had once rejected Dragon's invitation and chosen to join the World Government. Dragon could understand differing ideals, but he was horrified to see Vegapunk now aiming to transform Kuma into a weapon of war.

Allowing such a weapon to be developed and mass-produced would pose an enormous threat to the revolutionary army. Dragon couldn't accept it, both personally and publicly.

Seeing his former ally now on the opposite side, Dragon felt an overwhelming sense of betrayal and disappointment.

Dragon turned his head and gave a calm order.

"Kuma, completely destroy this place!"

"Wait! You can't do this! His emotions and memories are still intact..."

Before Vegapunk could finish his sentence, his expression suddenly changed. Kuma opened its mouth, and a terrifying energy fluctuation began to brew.

Vegapunk turned to Pythagoras beside him and said urgently, "This is impossible! Why is he attacking us? Didn't you activate the security command?"

Atlas, a loli, couldn't help but complain, "How can it be so fast? The mechanical transformation is only 38% complete, and this guy's memories haven't been fully erased yet…"

Despite the impending attack, the two continued to discuss technical details as if nothing was happening.

Ain's eyes widened in alarm, and she was momentarily at a loss for words. The situation was critical, and she had no time for complaints.

Activating the power of her Retro-Retro Fruit, two groups of strange peach-colored flames appeared on her hands. Just as she prepared for the next attack, Carlos's calm voice rang in her ears.

"Ain, step back. Leave this to me."

"Vegapunk, you owe me again."

Before Ain could react, Carlos vanished instantly. When he reappeared, he was already in front of Kuma. He raised his right fist and struck down with lightning speed!

The force was so powerful it burst the air like a meteorite impact. A series of harsh, roaring sonic booms echoed in everyone's ears.

At this critical moment, the Kuma quickly raised its hands to protect its face. Despite Vegapunk's transformation turning him into a cold robot devoid of emotions, the imminent threat triggered a surge of unease and panic. The remaining sanity screamed in his mind—

"Next moment, you will die!"

Intense emotions flared in Kuma's cold eyes as it extended its palms and pushed forward. In an instant, the air in front of him was compressed to its limit, creating a violent air fluctuation.

"Pressure Cannon, full force!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The violent shockwave surged forward, crashing toward Carlos, who was very close.

However—

A black fist penetrated through the impact layers and struck the bear. At that moment, the bear felt an irresistible, terrifying force crushing him. The simulated skin was instantly torn apart, both arms shattered into pieces, and countless sparking mechanical parts exploded into the air.

The massive body was thrown hundreds of meters away, crashing through multiple walls before slamming into a laboratory.

Even with the opponent neutralized, Carlos did not relax. His Observation Haki allowed him to foresee the immediate future. As Kuma was attacked, Dragon reacted quickly.

"Dragon's Claw!"

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