One Piece: Power-Power Fruit

Chapter 420: A replica of the Fish-Fish Fruit

"Hmm? Didn't we run into them? Looks like fate isn't on our side this time!"

Upon hearing Didak's description, a hint of regret flashed in Mu Chong's eyes.

"But it's alright. Belinda's scientific and technological skills are just as good. What I value more is his Devil Fruit. Since we didn't encounter him this time, let's wait until we meet him again!"

A fleeting glint appeared in Mu Chong's eyes, and he smiled and shook his head. From the beginning, Mu Chong had never had any particular desire to obtain Caesar Cullen.

"Captain! This is the Devil Fruit you asked us to retrieve!"

Just then, Belinda, who had just left, came back with a wooden box in her hand and handed it to Mu Chong as she spoke.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Chong's eyes lit up. Without hesitation, he reached out and took the wooden box, then immediately opened it.

Inside the wooden box lay a Devil Fruit, entirely pink, apple-shaped, and covered in spiral patterns. The moment Mu Chong saw this Devil Fruit, the corners of his mouth slowly turned up in a smile.

That's right! This Devil Fruit is an artificial Devil Fruit created by the genius scientist Vegapunk, based on Kaido's Blue Dragon Fruit. In the original series, it was eaten by Momonosuke, who was hated by everyone.

"Captain! Is there anything special about this Devil Fruit? Why do we absolutely have to get it? Apart from its pink color, there's nothing particularly remarkable about it!"

Daz Bones looked at the pink Devil Fruit, then at Mu Chong who was smiling, and asked in confusion.

"Hmm? Hehehe! This Devil Fruit isn't so simple, Daz!"

Mu Chong's smile grew even wider as he slowly raised the Devil Fruit, holding it up to the sun to look at it.

"This Devil Fruit is a replica of Kaido's Mythical Zoan Fish-Fish Fruit, Azure Dragon Form. Apart from the difference in color, it possesses all the abilities of that Devil Fruit!"

hiss!

Mu Chong's introduction startled everyone, and all eyes were drawn to the Devil Fruit in his hand.

Everyone present had witnessed the power of Kaido's Blue Dragon Fruit firsthand. Now, with a fruit possessing power comparable to that Devil Fruit placed before them, astonishment flashed in everyone's eyes.

"Hey everyone! Is it really possible to copy Devil Fruits?"

Bartolomeo's questioning gaze swept across everyone's faces, finally settling on Mu Chong.

"Yes! That's right! Vegapunk has already achieved this replication technology, but for now, he can only replicate Zoan-type Devil Fruits!"

Mu Chong examined the Devil Fruit in his hand, answering slowly and deliberately, his mind already considering the possibilities of his own thoughts.

hiss!

As Mu Chong finished speaking, Bartolomeo and the others were once again deeply shocked. Even if it was only possible to replicate a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, it was still quite remarkable.

Only Belinda, standing to the side, wore a thoughtful expression, her bright eyes fixed on the Devil Fruit in Mu Chong's hand, seemingly pondering whether she could replicate it.

"But now that we've all basically eaten Devil Fruits, and this Devil Fruit is a replica of Kaido's Beasts ability, it must be a fruit with powerful abilities. Captain, who do you plan to give it to?"

After everyone had adjusted their mindset, Caroline raised her question.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Mu Chong. Just as Caroline had said, such a special Devil Fruit would grant anyone who ate it immense power.

"Hehehe! Well..."

Mu Chong withdrew his gaze from the Devil Fruit, his eyes sweeping across the faces of the crowd before finally settling on Belinda.

"Belinda, do you still remember the bloodline factor technology and artificial Devil Fruit technology that Grandpa Garshi taught you on Tiger God Island?"

"Ok?"

Mu Chong's sudden question startled Belinda at first, then her eyes focused, and her expression gradually changed from confusion to excitement, finally becoming serious.

"The Devil Fruit that Mumu ate was created by Grandpa Kashi using the bloodline factors of the Mink Tribe and the Lunaria Tribe! Strictly speaking, it's not a true Devil Fruit, because it's completely unaffected by seawater and Seastone!"

"The fusion of two bloodline factors is the key to artificial Devil Fruits!"

At this point, Mu Chong handed the pink Devil Fruit to Belinda and continued...

“Belinda, there is something called Devil Factor in the orthodox Devil Fruits. I have used my ability to extract the power of the users twice in front of you. What was extracted can be called Devil Factor!”

"But I didn't sense any demonic factors in this pink Devil Fruit. So, can we consider it as a fusion of bloodline factors, similar to the fruit that Grandpa Garshi gave to Mumu?"

call!

As Mu Chong finished speaking, a cool breeze swept across everyone's faces. Except for Belinda, whose expression was grave, everyone else looked puzzled, not immediately understanding the meaning of Mu Chong and Belinda's conversation.

"Captain! Perhaps your guess is correct, but the risks involved are enormous, what if..."

Belinda's hand holding the Devil Fruit trembled slightly. She already guessed what Mu Chong was planning, but she dared not do it; Mu Chong's life was tied to the fate of the entire Freedom.

"Hahaha! Don't be so nervous! Belinda! Others may not be able to do it, but you definitely can! I believe that the knowledge you've accumulated along the way is more than enough to accomplish this feat!"

"Besides, don't forget! You're a user of the Gluttony Fruit! This Devil Fruit is much more powerful than you can imagine!"

Sensing Belinda's nervousness, Mu Chong laughed to ease the tension and encouraged her.

"captain……"

"Yes! Go for it! Belinda! I completely trust you! You have plenty of time to research before we reach Sabaody Archipelago. I'll be waiting for your good news!"

Before Belinda could speak, Mu Chong gave her another reassuring look, a sign of his trust in her and a demonstration of his own resolve.

"Yes! I understand, Captain! I will definitely find the perfect solution!"

Looking into Mu Chong's eyes, Belinda's nervousness gradually disappeared, her previously confused eyes brightened, and a sense of confidence welled up within her.

"Uh! Captain! What are you talking about? I don't understand a word you're saying!"

"Yes, Captain! Are you having Belinda research how to replicate Devil Fruits?"

"Wow! If that's the case, that's amazing!"

As soon as Belinda finished speaking, the others who had been listening in confusion began to ask questions, with Bartolomeo even craning his neck to get a better look.

Even Enel, who had been silent and focused on eating his apple, stopped what he was doing. His eyes, flashing with lightning, were fixed on Mu Chong. His Observation Haki told him that this matter was not so simple.

"Hahaha! It's nothing! I just wanted Belinda to figure out how I could eat this Devil Fruit safely!"

call!

Boom!

"What?!"

"what?"

boom!

As soon as Mu Chong finished speaking, Bartolomeo and Daz Bonis stood up abruptly, staring at Mu Chong in shock, their breathing becoming rapid.

Enel and Caroline stared intently at Mu Chong, motionless like statues.

Even more outrageous was Didak, who crushed a piece of meat bone in his hand, the billowing smoke not stopping him from staring wide-eyed.