Chapter 303 - 303 Leaving Egghead Island

Vegapunk thought for a moment, and under Hera's somewhat exasperated gaze, he began to pull out various items to entice Little Hera, who was diligently moving things.

Hera looked at Vegapunk, who resembled someone holding a lollipop to lure a little girl—no, it wasn't just resembling; Vegapunk had actually produced a lollipop:

"Not now. You have to wait until the final battle is over at the very least."

"As of now, these clones still have other things to do here with me."

During the battle with Kaido, Hera's 'Three Thousand Worlds' had certainly been satisfying to fire, but ammunition was running low. Plus, with another major battle coming up, she urgently needed her clones to continue producing ammunition.

Vegapunk regretfully put away the lollipop, which was said to change flavor with every bite, and refocused his efforts on transporting supplies.

As time passed, the things Vegapunk placed into the City of Devouring Time made even Hera feel it was absurd. After he had put all his inactive clones inside, only one thing remained. Hera looked at the giant brain in front of her that seemed to still be pulsing, and felt a wave of nausea.

"Isn't this thing your brain? Let me be clear, once it's placed in the City of Devouring Time, it will be cut off from the outside world."

Vegapunk nodded: "Don't worry, I'm prepared."

Then, he sighed and looked at his laboratory with a sense of nostalgia: "It's a shame. Because there were some flaws in the clones, I haven't reactivated them since I recalled them."

"It slowed down my research speed. I originally wanted to modify a few Shichibukai-type Seraphim based on the Shichibukai's lineage factors."

Hera thought of the little Empress from the original work and nodded: "That is indeed quite a pity, but don't worry, I have your old friends on my side."

"It must be Judge and Caesar. The two of them are indeed qualified to be my assistants."

Hera watched Vegapunk say that so naturally and suddenly felt that the reason Caesar hated Vegapunk so much might have something to do with him as well.

"Not just them. If you want, Queen can also be sent to your side to assist with your research. He should be willing."

Hera thought about the former MADS members Vegapunk was associated with and replied.

"Is that so? Then I look forward to it."

Then, he glanced at the empty laboratory, clapped his hands, and put on a pair of silver-white DOM boots. From the outside, they looked a bit like Astro Boy's legs.

"Alright, I'm pretty much packed up. Let's go."

Hera nodded, took Vegapunk, left the laboratory, and came outside.

After they finished packing, the encrypted transponder snail that Vegapunk had given Hera suddenly rang, and Stussy's voice came from it:

"I have already guided them to gather at the Sabaody Archipelago again. Is there any news from the Nightmare Admiral?"

Hera spoke up: "Very good. Keep them there; I will be there soon."

Hearing Hera's voice, Stussy was a bit excited: "Is that the Nightmare Admiral? Do you need me to capture them and wait for you to arrive?"

Hera thought for a moment: "If necessary, capture them. I will be passing by there on my way back to Marineford. However, prioritize your safety; they won't be able to run."

Hearing Hera say this, Stussy knew that the matter of her having swindled a large amount of funds under the guise of recruiting her, without giving Hera a cut, was likely water under the bridge, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright, don't worry, Boss. I have already arranged moles within their organization. Once their boss is assimilated, there will absolutely be no problems below."

"I guarantee you will obtain everything of theirs, including wealth, supplies, and channels."

After speaking, Stussy hung up the phone directly.

Hera sighed: "As expected of a CP0 agent trained by the World Government, she is truly remarkable."

After recalling the scattered members of the Argo, Theseus excitedly showed Hera the unmanned cooking machines and automatic dressing rooms on the island.

"Captain, let's add one of these to our ship too."

Then, he looked at Hera with pitiful eyes.

Hera nodded: "If you think it's necessary, then add one. Do you need Vegapunk to help you?"

Theseus shook his head and said excitedly: "No need. I have already analyzed the structure of these two things; I can assemble them myself."

The group returned to the pier and saw the Marine warship gradually moving away, as well as Kizaru, who was still lying on his chair.

Seeing Vegapunk, Kizaru put away his small stool: "I let the other Marines and Sentomaru leave ahead of time. Let's go."

Hera looked at Kizaru and teased: "Oh, you're actually still here waiting for us? Have you made up your mind?"

Kizaru nodded, but said: "Don't get the wrong idea. Didn't you ask me to wait here for you? Besides, I'm not confident I could escape from your hands."

Hera smiled: "Rest assured, Borsalino. I will make sure you know you didn't choose the wrong person. After this is over, how about a raise?"

Hearing Hera change how she addressed him, Kizaru also smiled: "Is that so? Then for the salary you mentioned, I'll have to give it my all."

"By the way, have you convinced Sengoku and the others?"

Hera shook her head: "Not yet, but they and the Marine will support my decision."

Kizaru looked at the confident Hera, as if returning to the day he first made contact with her—the day he brought her here to customize a warship, out of consideration for Garp.

Even back then, he had a premonition that the young girl before him would bring huge changes to this world. He hadn't expected that his previous premonition would be realized so quickly.

In a trance, he suddenly felt as if he had aged: "It seems I really am old."

"What are you talking about? Even Grandpa Garp doesn't say he's old. Shouldn't you be in your prime for working hard at your age?"

Hearing Kizaru's words, Hera retorted, then boarded the Argo.

"Let's set off. Next stop, Sabaody Archipelago. We need to return to Marineford before Luffy causes a big commotion over there."

Then, as if remembering something, Hera said to Ain: "By the way, tell Sabo and Dragon to come to Marineford as well. Tell them the opportunity they've been waiting for is coming."

Vegapunk boarded the Argo and curiously examined the warship that he had helped build. The changes in the Argo were so great now that he barely recognized it.

Theseus proudly introduced the Argo to Vegapunk, and Vegapunk was also full of curiosity about Theseus, a ship spirit he could communicate with.

The two began to gradually exchange technical information regarding the Argo on the ship.

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