Compared to Crocus's medical skills, Mr. Tom's shipbuilding skills, and Kozaburo's simpler forging technology, Vegapunk's science and technology are obviously more complex!
So it takes more time to study.
But with the blessing of the sixth talent-A second feels like a year, the real time Rob spent is not that much.
First month -
Rob mastered the basics of man-made Devil Fruits quickly.
This kind of learning speed shocked Vegapunk, who then accelerated Rob's learning plan. Rob began learning more about man-made Devil Fruits, and the technology of transferring Devil Fruit abilities was also included!
After all—
Man-made Devil Fruit technology and Devil Fruit ability transfer technology have a lot in common.
Vegapunk thinks that with Rob's learning ability, even if he hides the Devil Fruit ability transfer technology, Rob will figure it out sooner or later. So it's better to give Rob this favor upfront!
Second month.
Rob continued to study the man-made Devil Fruit technology in depth and gradually completed the project Vegapunk gave him. In terms of man-made Devil Fruit technology, he can now be called a real scientist.
At the same time--
Once again, Rob and his four siblings are lost at sea, which raises some doubts among the major powers!
But the big shots on the sea have become accustomed to this situation. After all, they had disappeared for more than half a year or even longer before!
Five months passed.
Rob mastered all of Vegapunk's man-made Devil Fruit technologies, and also learned the technology of transferring Devil Fruit abilities!
Having mastered these two technologies, Rob did not accept Vegapunk's invitation to continue research but chose to give himself a month-long vacation.
He spent a month with Robin, Uta, and Makino!
At the beginning of the seventh month, Rob's learning shifted to the Pacifista project.
This technique—
Is still in its early stages. Since Bartholomew Kuma hasn't joined the Seven Warlords of the Sea yet, it's clear that the Pacifista technology is still in its infancy and not ready for practical use!
Moreover, Pacifista technology is an extension of cyborg technology, and the Seraphim technology Rob truly desires is based on Pacifista technology combined with human cloning technology, creating a super artificial human!
So if Rob wants to obtain it, he must start with Pacifista manufacturing technology.
For this project, Vegapunk taught very excitedly and seriously.
The reason is simple—
Rob's genius far surpasses Vegapunk's expectations. He believes that with Rob's help, the Pacifista will be developed faster, and the nascent Seraphim technology will advance more quickly!
Nine months passed.
Rob continued learning and gradually perfected the man-made Devil Fruit technology!
Of course.
Rob did not share this part of the man-made Devil Fruit technology with Vegapunk, as it is his unique technology.
At the same time—
On the sea, because Fleet Admiral Sengoku just took office and the three Marine Admirals were in place, the initial chaos began to settle, not causing significant changes to the sea's structure!
Except for the New World, Marine's control reached an unprecedented level in all major oceans around the world.
At least that's how it appears on the surface.
In the blink of an eye—
More than a year passed.
Finally—
Under Vegapunk's tutelage, Rob learned man-made Devil Fruit technology, Pacifista manufacturing technology, and other scientific advancements, using his third talent-learn and know, and sixth talent-A second feels like a year, to integrate these into his own knowledge.
Of course.
Rob reciprocated Vegapunk's generosity by helping further improve Pacifista manufacturing technology and sharing some ideas from his world!
Whether Vegapunk can realize them depends on his capability.
This day—
In the hidden port of Egghead Island, the Angel, now reequipped with a large amount of supplies, slowly set sail again.
Standing on the deck—
Rob looked at Vegapunk on the shore:
"Thank you, Doctor, for taking care of me for more than a year! You already know my Den Den Mushi number! If you need anything from me, you can contact me anytime!"
"If you are ever in danger, contact me in advance! If I can't save you, I will avenge you!"
Hearing Rob's words, Vegapunk waved goodbye:
"Goodbye, Mr. Rob! By the way, I prepared a gift for you and put it in the pile of supplies I gave you. I think you might need it!"
Hearing Vegapunk's words, Rob froze for a moment, then nodded with a smile:
"I see! Goodbye, Doctor."
Not long after their farewell, the Angel disappeared into the waters near Egghead Island.
Watching the departing Angel, Vegapunk sighed with a look of pity:
"If he chose to be a researcher, the future of science would undoubtedly belong to him! It's a pity he doesn't want to be just a researcher."
As he spoke, Vegapunk, hands behind his back, wobbled towards the research institute on Egghead Island.
He was very busy. Sparing time to prepare a gift for Rob was already pushing his limits.
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Above the sea, the Angel sailed smoothly!
On the deck, Rob and his three companions sat together, looking at a special fruit with a circular pattern in the glass jar in front of them.
"Is this an artificial Devil Fruit?"
Robin's face was full of curiosity as she looked at the special Devil Fruit.
"The appearance is totally different from an ordinary Devil Fruit!"
Rob opened the jar and picked up the man-made Devil Fruit, a thoughtful expression on his face.
"If I'm not mistaken, this should be the world's first man-made Devil Fruit, made by the doctor. Its ability is the same as Kaido's Devil Fruit!"
"Man-made Devil Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon! Except for the dragon's color, everything else is the same as the original."
"In other words, this is also a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit!"
After hearing Rob's explanation, Robin, Uta, and Makino all showed admiration.
Over the past year or so, they had seen numerous super technologies on Egghead Island, and they couldn't help but admire Vegapunk's genius and scientific prowess, which was truly astonishing.
Looking at the first artificial Devil Fruit in his hand, Rob narrowed his eyes:
"I will use my ability to remove the side effects of this Devil Fruit and continuously strengthen its power! After I succeed, it will definitely be stronger than the real Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon!"
He paused, then looked at Robin, Uta, and Makino:
"I can eat this fruit, right? I've always wanted to transform into a dragon compared to other Mythical Zoan fruits!"
Originally, he planned to kill Kaido and rely on his own luck to get the Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon after it reappeared, but now that he had an artificial Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon Devil Fruit, he didn't need to look further.
After all, he didn't rely solely on Devil Fruit abilities to fight. It was more about satisfying his collection hobby, looking cool as a dragon, and a bit of nostalgia for the country he was from!
Moreover—
The artificial Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon Devil Fruit wasn't weaker than the original, and once sublimated to remove side effects and strengthen abilities, there was no need to worry.
Hearing Rob's words, Robin, Uta, and Makino all smiled.
"Eat it!" Robin said directly. "When did you become so polite, Oni-chan? And—Uta hasn't awakened her Devil Fruit or removed the side effects, so she can't eat another one; Makino has already eaten a Mythical Zoan."
"As for me, I prefer a prettier bird to being a dragon—I want the Mythical Zoan, Bird-Bird Fruit, Model: Phoenix, the one Marco from the Whitebeard Pirates has!"
Makino nodded in approval. She didn't want to eat too many Devil Fruits and get too many abilities; she already had Logia and Mythical Zoan. If possible, she would like to eat a Paramecia.
Uta held her little hand and said:
"Even if I could eat it, I wouldn't want to become a dragon. I want a Devil Fruit with beautiful effects when I use it!"
Seeing the three of them, Rob didn't hesitate:
"Then I won't be polite."
With that, he activated his fifth talent, Extreme Sublimation!
As a burst of white light poured into the artificial -Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon Devil Fruit he was holding, the shape and color of the world's first artificial Devil Fruit began to change.
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