bioinnovel Chapter 206 I'm Not Sick
Chapter 206 I'm Not Sick
"How did it feel to fight the world's strongest creature?"
Asia connected to the Den Den Mushi, and after a moment of silence, said, "You made me come and ask you... that guy is really despicable."
He had refused several attempts to contact him from the Warring States period, yet this person actually called him...
"Hahaha! Don't misunderstand Sengoku, I was just curious." The Den Den Mushi mimicked Zephyr's appearance.
For the past five years, Zephat has rarely contacted Allen.
With his insight, he could see the subtle relationship between Allen, the Navy, and the World Government.
It feels so familiar... just like I was back then.
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The last time we spoke was four years ago.
"I don't know what happened. If you've been wronged... talk to your teacher."
"You're still young, there are some things you can't do, but I can."
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"Ha... What are you talking about? Do you think I'm the kind of person who would let someone wrong them?"
"I'm the only one who makes others suffer!"
"Don't try to make a big splash. The old man should just retire quietly and enjoy his retirement."
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Zephyr wouldn't lie, and since it was just ordinary small talk, Allen became more patient.
While peeling and eating a banana, he said, "Hmm... it's alright, his skin is tough and his flesh is thick, tsk tsk... I'm just short of ripping off his skull and chopping him down, I still haven't seen his killing line."
Zephyr could understand some of Allen's strange descriptions, after all, they had spent more than half a year together.
"The monsters you face in this era are no less formidable than ours..."
"I could tell Kaido was unusual back then, but I didn't expect him to be this strong."
Zephyr paused for a few seconds, then said slowly, "You're already this strong... Allen, aren't you satisfied?"
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"How do you explain this...?"
Allen picked up a handful of cherries and said calmly, "There may be stronger opponents in the future. I'm a long way from that level in terms of experience points. Kaido is a big boss who can provide experience points."
"...I've already tried my best to follow your train of thought, you might as well not explain at all."
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After exchanging a few casual words, Allen spoke in a low voice.
"Three years... Professor Zephyr, you must live for the next three years, no matter what happens."
"Perhaps I can find a way to treat your illness."
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Zephyr smiled dismissively: "These old wounds accumulated from battles are the marks of time. Even Vegapunk can't do anything about them, so you shouldn't waste your energy on this kind of thing."
"time……"
Allen repeated those two words, then smiled faintly, "The flow of time is not irreversible..."
The voice grew fainter and fainter, as if it were talking to itself.
At last,
"Hey, Professor Zephyr, what would you do if I ever made a decision that would put you in a difficult position...?"
After a moment of silence, Zephyr smiled.
"Didn't I give you the answer four years ago?"
"Allen, from the day you said you would end it all... whatever decision you make, I will believe in you."
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"Just checking, after all, you're quite old, in case you have Alzheimer's."
"Ha! You brat!"
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As night fell, Zephyr looked at the training equipment Allen had once used, under the dim yellow lights of the training ground.
He lit a cigarette, then put it down.
I'm really worried about you... I don't know who can understand you and stay with you.
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It was still dusk in the New World, and Allen stared blankly out the window.
Teacher Zefa, I don't need many people's understanding.
Even if it might drag the whole world down with me, I won't feel the slightest guilt... That's just the kind of person I am.
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They leaped out and arrived in Egherd before nightfall.
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Egherd, also known as Egghead Island.
Located deep within the New World, it is under the jurisdiction of the World Government and houses the Vegapunk Research Institute and the headquarters of the Naval Science Force.
About a year and a half ago, due to an incident caused by Caesar, a large amount of poison gas spread across the island of Punk Hazard, turning it into a dead island.
The scientific corps relocated and established a research institute there.
Allen wasn't entirely joking with Kaido; Kizaru has indeed been running a delivery service recently, and all the equipment here was brought over from various places by Kizaru.
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Upon stepping onto Egghead Island, Allen's Observation Haki instantly covered the entire island.
Although we received news that Kizaru was not there, let's still be cautious.
Theoretically, Allen shouldn't know the location of Egghead Island. If he were to meet Kizaru here... it would be difficult to resolve the situation if they were staring at each other blankly.
Dial the special Den Den Mushi and Vegapunk's voice will be heard.
"I've already overwritten and modified all the surveillance equipment along the way, let's get started."
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In the laboratory.
Soft, simulated sunlight streamed from the ceiling, a faint floral scent filled the air, and the machines emitted a deep, humming sound, occasionally punctuated by the soft hum of data streaming.
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Big Bear sat quietly in the observation chair in the center, his huge body almost filling the entire back of the chair.
He put down the book in his hand, and those ever-calm eyes looked at Allen through his round-framed glasses.
"Long time no see, Big Bear."
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"Yes...it's been a long time, Mr. Allen."
It's been almost ten years, and Big Bear never expected that Allen would not contact him for so long.
At first, he thought he could help Mr. Allen on his own and repay the kindness he had shown him years ago, but gradually he discovered...
It seemed that her own strength was no longer enough to help this man.
Originally, Kuma didn't want to bother Allen, but Vegapunk suddenly asked him to inform him...
He then realized that Vegapunk had already established contact with Allen!
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Allen sat down with his hands in his pockets and his legs crossed. He wasn't wearing his naval uniform; he was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and simple white trousers.
A wolf fang pendant hung from the unbuttoned part of her neck.
These are the teeth that were broken when he transformed into a beast. They're quite nice, so he wore them as an accessory.
Look closely at the big bear...
His body has undergone tremendous changes, with most of his limbs replaced by metal structures, and countless cables and conduits connected to the back of the seat.
The World Government agreed to Vegapunk's condition for treating Bonney: Kuma would become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and be transformed into a humanoid weapon.
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"The modification is pretty good. Which part is used to house the laser?"
Big Bear's lips twitched, and he pointed to his mouth: "Here."
Allen stroked his chin and commented, "That's so unoriginal. Why not use the eyes to emit lasers? The eyes in the back would work too, that would be more unexpected."
"This is beyond my consideration..."
Big Bear said with a wry smile, "Mr. Allen, I don't have much time left."
"You know... the only thing I'm worried about is Bonnie, even though it's rude of me to say that..."
"If you ever encounter her at sea, please look after her, would you?"
"Can't."
Allen answered so decisively that even the bear didn't have time to react.
"Do you think I'm a babysitter?"
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"That's an amazing ability! The tense atmosphere was instantly dispelled by your arrival~"
Vegapunk spun around in his chair, revealing his iconic large head: "According to the programming, the final stage of Kuma's transformation is about to begin. 'Bartholomew Kuma' as an independent personality will be gradually and completely sealed away, with no room for maneuver..."
"You have a way, right, Allen?"
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Big Bear snapped out of his daze, his pupils dilating violently.
"Otherwise, what would I be here for? To see Big Bear off in his final days?"
Vegapunk flicked his lisp: "You know what? Based on what I've said to you and some big data analysis, you're not just rude, but a classic case of oppositional defiant communication disorder, with a hint of coercion."
"This is a psychological disorder characterized by defensive aggression... Would you like me to treat you?"
"I'm not sick, shut up."
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Allen stepped forward and placed his hand on the bear's chest, and the black sealing seal began to spread.
"If you want to protect something, protect it yourself to the very end. What's the point of entrusting it to someone else?"
Allen smiled faintly and spoke.
"As a member of the Revolutionary Army, and even as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, you are dead. From now on, you belong to me."