The Strongest Humans

Explosions rock the futuristic cityscape as a leopard-mink is hurled through the air amid smoke and debris. A voice cries KYAH! and THUD!! rings out. Someone shouts HEY, AXE GUY! The Assassins' Strike That Awakens Sentomaru! A cloaked figure lands hard while another character yells DON'T UNDERESTIMATE ME... FOOL... A wide-eyed face panics, SORRY! IT'S BECAUSE I DISTRACTED YOU... In the next panels the leopard-mink growls JUST HURRY UP AND LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS ALREADY... YOU'RE TOUGH... AS LONG AS A PERSON WITH AN AUTHORITY RANK... The cloaked fighter coughs COUGH!! and thinks I SAW HIS ATTACK COMING... THOUGH I SHOULD'VE DEFENDED AGAINST IT PROPERLY!

The leopard-mink struggles as text states WE WON'T BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE SERAPHIM! AS HIGH AS YOURS IS STILL CONSCIOUS... Impact lines and GOMU GOMU NO... appear as a stretching arm strikes. DAWN... is shown in a speech bubble. A massive close-up reveals a wide-eyed, open-mouthed face with wild hair and swirling smoke as a powerful strike lands with WHIP!! and heavy impact effects.

Chaos erupts with huge sound effects. LUCCI!! someone screams. AHHH! I CAN'T STOP! A cloaked man and a suited figure run while a massive spinning force hurls people and debris. I CAN'T STOP!!! I'M SPINNING TOO MUCH!!! a voice yells. HURRY UP LUFFY! IF YOU WANT TO SAVE THIS CHILD, WE MUST QUICKLY GO TO WHERE VEGAPUNK IS! a small figure with goggles urges. LET'S TAKE REFUGE AT THE FACTORY! another shouts. AHHH... EHHHHH!!! WHERE ARE YOU GOING, LUFFY!!! a Marine-like figure yells in shock as the whirlwind continues.

Explosive combat erupts as a swordsman in a white shirt leaps through the air, blade flashing amid flying debris and motion lines. Opponents in dark coats are hurled back by the force. *THUD!!* A massive impact follows, with a spherical object cracking under a huge slash. *SLASH!!* Smaller panels show figures tumbling through the air amid shockwaves and impact stars. In the lower section, a Marine officer wearing a wide-brimmed hat and long coat stands amid smoke and rubble, shouting, "THE SERAPHIM AREN'T STOPPING! WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO DEAL WITH THEM THROUGH FRIENDLY FIRE!" Nearby, a woman with long braided hair adds, "EVEN JUST AS KIDS... THEIR FUTURES WILL BE TERRIFYING..."

Close-up reactions fill the panels as a scarred man with wild hair yells, "IT'S THE ABILITY OF MY BROTHER-IN-ARMS, SENOR PINK FROM THE DONQUIXOTE FAMILY!!" Another figure with a stitched face roars, "THAT'S THE SWIM-SWIM FRUIT ABILITY, RIGHT!I THAT SNOTTY KID JINBEI'S ABILITY!" A third voice questions, "REGARDING THAT ABILITY, VEGAPUNK... IN THIS WORLD, THERE ARE NO TWO DEVIL FRUITS THAT ARE THE SAME! DON'T TELL ME HE'S DEAD!I" Vegapunk's mechanical form responds, "WHEN IT COMES TO ARTIFICIAL DEVIL FRUITS, ONLY THE ZOAN TYPE CAN BE MANUFACTURED." A female assistant with a headset notes, "SO YOU NOTICED ITI YOU'RE REFERRING TO IS A CONVICT IN IMPEL DOWN RIGHT NOW." The discussion continues with Vegapunk explaining, "THE 'SPECIAL' FRUITS CAN ALSO BE REPRODUCED, ALTHOUGH, WHETHER YOU CAN 'AWAKEN' THEM IS STILL UNCONFIRMED." The woman replies, "IF I HAVE A LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY AND TIME... JUST LIKE CAESAR'S OUTRAGEOUS SMILE... YEAH, THAT PERSON SHOULD JUST DIE ALREADY."

Vegapunk continues, "YOU CAN REFINE A SPECIAL BLOOD TYPE AND ADMINISTER IT, WHICH WILL HELP THAT USER'S ABILITY. THAT IS THE BLOOD FLOWING THROUGH THEIR BODIES... BUT, IN THE CASE OF THE PARAMECIA-TYPE, I FOUND THAT IF YOU CAN GET A HOLD OF THE USER'S 'LINEAGE FACTOR', REGARDING THE LOGIA-TYPE, I'VE DONE ALL I CAN, BUT REPRODUCING THOSE IS VERY DIFFICULT." A shocked observer cries, "YOU CREATED THAT BLOOD!I" Vegapunk declares, "I CALL IT, 'GREEN BLOOD'!" In a dramatic panel, a figure unleashes a heart-shaped attack with the cry "MELLOW!!!" while another says "MERO MERO..." amid swirling energy and a large heart motif.

A massive explosion rocks the area as debris flies and a figure is sent flying by "URSUS SHOCK". Vegapunk exclaims, "THE HIGHEST PEAK OF SCIENCE! IN THE HISTORY OF THE SEAS..." while declaring, "I REGARD THE SERAPHIM AS..." A close-up shows Vegapunk's shocked face shouting, "WHAT IN THE WORLD HAVE YOU CREATED!I SO IS THAT THE REASON WHY THEY DISBANDED THE SEVEN WARLORDS!I" The woman with the headset stares in disbelief. A large close-up of a bear-like face appears as Vegapunk states, "I CALL THEM, 'THE STRONGEST HUMANS'!" In the final panels, a dark-haired woman says, "YES. BASICALLY, IT'S A THREAT TO US." Sanji reacts with, "THESE GUYS ARE THE MARINES' WEAPONS! SO ESSENTIALLY," while the bear-like face sweats with a nervous expression.

A massive leopard-mink hybrid crashes through debris with a loud CRACK as a small figure watches in shock. "HE'S STILL TRYING TO GET UPI" someone exclaims. The leopard form is slammed again amid flying rubble and a startled "KYA!" *SHAVE* activates as the black-haired fighter darts forward with "SORU*!" Multiple rapid strikes land with heavy impact effects. In the largest panel, a gigantic grinning mouth laughs wildly "DAAAAA-HAHAHAHAHA!" while the leopard-mink is hurled backward through shattering structures and smoke.

Explosive impacts rock the battlefield as the leopard-mink reels from a powerful blow. "HUHI!" he gasps. "STRAW HAT!!" he roars in recognition. The cloud-haired fighter counters with rapid strikes and a gleeful "PUPUPUPUPU!" while the leopard-mink is sent flying through walls and debris. The cloud figure continues the assault with spinning kicks and punches, overwhelming the leopard-mink who struggles to keep up amid the chaos of collapsing architecture.

Luffy stretches his rubbery limbs with "STRETCH" and "GOMU GOMU NO..." effects while grabbing a massive pipe. Vegapunk's machinery looms in the background. A close-up shows an eye widening as "DAWN..." begins. *WHOOSH!*, *CLICK!!*, and *PO OFF!* sound effects mark rapid transformations. In the final panel the leopard-mink is launched like a "RO-CKET!!!" through the air, limbs flailing amid massive impact lines and debris.

Luffy's consciousness fades with swirling effects: "IS FADING..." "MY CONSCIOUSNESS..." "AHYAHYA HYA!!" The leopard-mink stares in disbelief: "IS THIS POWER!I" "WHAT THE HELL..." A blonde woman points urgently: "HURRY UP AND GET ON IT. THAT'S THE VACUUM ROCKET." "IT'S THROUGH HERE, HURRY UP!" she adds. Luffy is urged aboard with "HEY, LUFFY! HURRY UP!" A one-minute departure countdown appears. The leopard-mink growls "YOU INSOLENT BEING! I'M JUST FOLLOWING ORDERS, THAT'S ALL," while the woman replies "WHY, THANK YOU! YOU'RE SO MUCH KINDER THAN HANCOCK I KNOW!"

Luffy shouts desperately as the rocket prepares to launch, "I ENTRUST OLD MAN PUNK TO YOU!" A frantic voice yells "STRAW HAT!" while another warns "PLEASE REFRAIN FROM LAST-MINUTE BOARDING..." The departure sequence activates with the label "DE-PARTING NOW" as the massive rocket labeled "ROCKET" blasts off. Someone inside declares "WE'LL DEFINITELY GET HIM OFF THIS ISLAND!" and Luffy replies "OKAY!" The ride accelerates violently with huge impact effects. Luffy yells "THIS IS QUITE THE RIDE!" as another passenger screams "AAAAHHH! TOO FAST!" Confused voices ask "HUH!I WHERE IS THISI" and "WHERE'S VEGA-PUNKI" A calm voice explains "A LOT HAS HAPPENED. LUFFY WILL EXPLAIN THINGS LATER." Someone reacts in shock "EHHH!I WHO THE HELL ARE YOU!I" The speaker replies "SO YOU'RE AWAKE. WE'RE IN THE VACUUM ROCKET."

The rocket hurtles through the sky with the timer "TRAVEL TIME: 32 SECONDS..." as passengers scream "AAAAA AAAH!!" and massive sound effects fill the air. The vehicle transitions "FROM FABRIC PHASE TO LAB PHASE" and arrives with the announcement "YOU HAVE ARRIVED. INSIDE LAB PHASE." A sign states "SUB SEQUENT TRIPS ARE CANCELLED." The narration explains "WHEN ALL OF THE RESEARCHERS ARE INSIDE THE FACTORY, THE FACTORY WILL INITIATE LOCKDOWN." Below, the island activates defenses with the alert "DANGER: INTRUDER ALERT." and the message "FORTIFYING THE EGGHEAD FRONTIER DOME."

In the futuristic lab, narration notes that Vegapunk's bodyguard "HE FULFILLED HIS DUTY... AS VEGAPUNK'S BODYGUARD. IN A WAY, HE'S COMMENDABLE." Sentomaru stands with a young girl and states "WE'VE BEEN ORDERED TO WAIT FOR THE MARINES." A man in a hat replies "IF WE WAIT, THEY WILL MOST LIKELY ESCAPE..." Sentomaru says "SENTO-MARU!" and another warns "TOO BAD..." A heated exchange follows: "DON'T EASILY SAY 'ELIMINATE HIM'!" The reply is "AH, YOU'RE RIGHT. HE'S JUST GONNA BE DEAD WEIGHT. ELIMINATE HIM." Someone asks "WHAT, YOU THINK THE SMARTEST MAN ALIVE, RIGHTI WON'T YOU BE AN ASSET LOSS FOR THE GOVERNMENTI" and "ARE YOU REALLY BEING TARGETEDI" The narration concludes "ON A TIME LIKE THIS, AN EMPEROR'S CREW ARRIVED AT THIS PLACE. I CAN ONLY THINK OF IT AS FATE."

Vegapunk declares "I WON'T LET A SINGLE SOUL FROM THIS ISLAND ESCAPE!" while his massive form looms. The Straw Hats discuss strategy: "WELL, THE DEFENSE SYSTEM IS QUITE FORMIDABLE." "IF WE INCLUDE THE MAIN BODY, THERE ARE SIX LEFT, RIGHTI" "BLOCK EVERY ESCAPE ROUTE FROM THE ISLAND!" Franky offers "PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT GENERAL FRANKY! YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO!" Sanji protests "HEY! IF THAT'S THE CASE, REMOVE THESE FOOT SHACKLES FROM US, YOU INSOLENT MAN!" A voice calls "BONNEY! WHERE ARE YOU GOINGI" as Bonney runs off. Another says "AH, I'LL LEAVE IT TO YOU GUYS. MEDICAL TREATMENT AND REPAIRS FOR MASTER ATLAS, ASAP!" The scene shifts to Marines approaching with the narration "THE SUPREME MILITARY STRENGTH OF THE MARINES APPROACHES!" and "BRING AS MANY WARSHIPS AS POSSIBLE TO EGGHEAD!" A character concludes "...BECAME VEGA-PUNK'S ALLIES!I" The chapter ends with the label "CH...1070 END".

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