The Marine Science base was a haven for Alyssia who was pursueing many different scientific paths.
With the resources provided, many scientists were making breakthroughs in their own fields whether it be focussed towards chemical weapons, mechs, body modifications, drugs, special serums and so on so anything that they had a breakthrough on was updated into her system to add to her science or engineering skills unless it was a rare or unique skill like the Pacifista, SIQ Serums, Lineage Factor or any other more specialised research project.
Thanks to this, her knowledge was increasing and becoming even more accurate which allowed for more possibilities and upon seeing any other unique science skills, she was able to spend a little amount of her points to purchase up to the basic or intermediate grade to open up the road towards new possibilities of research.
After visiting a couple of times, she had been able to constantly update it as each of the projects had been progressing.
Even the Pacifista results had been updated upon them reaching completion so Alyssia was able to learn a lot about the coding used within them which directed their actions from who they listen to and protect to who they would attack.
With her programmed skill, she saw new possibilities for the Pacifista that were not there before along with a solution for Kuma so upon meeting him many times, she had recorded his personality, his habits, like and dislikes along with many other things about him like who are his allies and enemies.
Although it could not be considered perfect, it was a way to find a way to copy his personality and spirit a little.
Upon making one final list of things to remember, Alyssia stood opposite Kuma with a sad and awkward look on her face. "It seems that this will be the last time we can meet."
Kuma remained quiet for a while before letting out a soft. "Un.."
Alyssia scratched her head nervously. "Are you sure that you cannot find a way around this?"
Even if the chances were small, she hoped that Kuma could find a way to live on but she also knew the truth.
Kuma had long been the World Government's dog and he did not have the power to resist his fate even if he struggled to.
Kuma shook his head as he remained expressionless. "I have asked for one final thing to be added to me once I am dead but I have added an additional thing on top of that as you have asked me. Luckily Dr Vegapunk did not deny my request. The first request was so that I can defend the Straw Hat Pirates ship until they return and the next was to not see you as a threat or enemy but it took some convincing to allow it. In the end I had to tell him that you were someone I cared for deeply and would not wish to harm in any kind of circumstances, I also did not wish for those who were in control of me to make me attack someone so close. Luckily he believed it to be me wishing not to harm a close friend or loved one so he did not ask anymore since I would soon be dead and those feelings would no longer remain."
The first one was what he was supposed to do in the original timeline which let him guard the Thousand Sunny after the war for two years until their return but the next request was related to what she had asked him.
She could have asked for something else like still using him as a taxi but she found that it was better for her to be able to approach him without being attacked once he had died so she left a photographic image with him so that it could be added into his programming.
If she got close to him, attacked him or something else then he would not be able to fight back and would remain still since he did not take her actions as hostile or a threat to him.
During the times that he was beaten up and damaged by constant attacks during the two years, she would be the only person able to approach him safely and be able to fix him up or make some alterations to him in some way.
This rule would only apply to Kuma and not the Pacifista units so although she could get close enough to Kuma without being considered a threat, it would not be the same for the Pacifista if she tried to do anything to them.
Alyssia let out a sigh of relief. "Then that is good, I hope that our final moments are peaceful and without pain."
Kuma nodded before raising his hand. "Goodbye, please look out for my country, family and friends for me when I cannot do so."
Alyssia replied. "I promise."
Right after, Kuma revealed a relieved smile as he slapped Alyssia on her way back home. "Thank you… you do not know how relieved you have made me about the future."
Although he was destined to die and face difficulties even after his death, he was ready to sacrifice himself but he still worried about many things that would take place in the world.
One of them was Sorbet Kingdom, another was Bonney who had become a member of the Worst Generation with a high bounty on her head and finally there was the Revolutionary Army where many of his friends were.
After his death the Sorbet Kingdom would lose its former king and the source of their rain tools since he could no longer send it himself so he was worried about his home land falling into ruin again after his death and without Bonney being there while Conney is left to handle everything on her own.
He was worried about Bonney who was wanted by the World Government and was still avoiding capture since she was likely to take up his role as the next hostage from Sorbet Kingdom to keep them obedient.
Without him to offer aid and train the new recruits of the Revolutionary Army, many would have a more difficult time on their missions and one failure may lead to the collapse of their forces while many of his allies would be harmed or even die.
Each of them weighed heavily on his mind but he was relieved upon hearing Alyssia's sincere promise.
Although she could not completely solve all of his worries, she could keep a watchful eye over them while providing some help when needed.
Since she knew of future events, she was not too worried about the Revolutionary Army until the events of Baltimore involving the Blackbeard Pirates and she also knew that Bonney would escape upon being captured by the Marines.
There was one that would be difficult to manage since there was the Calm Belt between Sorbet Kingdom and the first half of the Grand Line but since she now had Ghost and Ness, it would be a lot easier to transport some things over occasionally during the two years.
While Kuma was undergoing his final operation which would end his life, Alyssia was sent back to Rica Island to continue her work and preparations for future events while Medea, Carrot and Jester arrived with what they had collected from the attack on the Slave Houses.