One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 320 Endless Energy
Egghead Island, Research and Development Layer.

The laboratory contains seven nutrient capsules, three of which contain Seraphim that can be awakened at any time.

A burly man carrying a giant axe blocked Goode's path.

"Uncle Bank, how could the world's most notorious bounty hunter be in the R&D department?!"

"Stop, Sentomaru!"

Vegapunk's original form is also present.

“Mr. Goode is an important guest. You are not allowed to lay a hand on him. Also, the research institute below needs you more.”

"I came up here to activate Seraph specifically to deal with this!"

Sentomaru's expression was solemn.

A fierce battle broke out on the lower level. First, CP0 forcibly entered the island and defeated the enraged clones that were staying on the lower level. Then, the original members of CP9 appeared and fought with CP0.

The situation was dire, so he immediately went to the research and development level to prepare to activate the Seraphim and suppress the powerful enemy with absolute power.

As a result, they encountered an even more terrifying enemy!

Vegapunk ordered, "Sentomaru, please get rid of the CP0 agents. They're here to kill me. As for Rob Lucci's side, they're not the enemy!"

"what?!"

Sentomaru was dumbfounded.

The CP0, which represents the World Government, has now become an enemy, while Hoenn, which was originally an enemy, has become an ally.

Why is it so chaotic?

"Uncle Bank, are you going to betray the World Government?"

"Yes, you'll help me, right?"

"Why!"

The two started arguing.

Goode frowned; he wasn't there to hear about these mundane family matters.

Where is the Mother Flame?

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The argument stopped immediately.

Vegapunk wasn't surprised. With Stussy as a link, Good naturally knew that he was researching the Mother Spark, but he didn't know Good's needs for the Mother Spark.

The Mother Flame is indeed powerful, and can be described as an inexhaustible source of energy, but using it requires the most specialized equipment.

Hoenn probably doesn't have it.

Vegapunk stopped arguing and looked at Goode, asking, "Mr. Goode, did you come here for the Mother Spark?"

"Yes."

Goode nodded slightly.

“Dr. Vegapunk, you should know what happened a few days ago. The Mother Spark cannot fall into the hands of the World Government.”

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Vegapunk remained silent for a long time.

He has gathered information about the disappearance of the Kingdom of Lulucia, and it is no surprise that the World Government accomplished this through the Mother Spark.

He turned around and led the way.

"follow me."

A few minutes later, inside the enormous laboratory.

Inside the enormous spherical chamber, filled with a transparent liquid, a flame was burning continuously at its center.

"that's it!"

Goode stared at the Mother Flame and could clearly feel the immense natural energy contained within it. Compared to that, the Flame-Flame Fruit was insignificant.

This is exactly what he needs!

How do we get this thing out?

"Pick?"

Vegapunk was stunned and quickly waved his hand.

"No, it will get out of control. The energy of the Mother Flame is virtually inexhaustible. If it is placed in the outside world, it will easily get out of control, and the consequences will be unimaginable!"

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Goode stared at Vegapunk.

That's exactly what he was worried about; otherwise, he would have smashed the fusion furnace long ago.

"How did the World Government obtain the Mother Spark?"

"Relying on a specially made container, and the fact that the World Government obtained only a small part of the Mother Spark, like a petal, it still possesses terrifying power!"

Vegapunk provides a quick explanation.

“Although I said that the Mother Flame has endless energy, that’s not accurate. Even the real sun will eventually go out, and the Mother Flame is the same. Its energy actually comes from the Earth’s core.” “Aigherd is a special island with huge thermal energy underneath. What I do is extract and utilize this thermal energy. The Mother Flame is the special container I created.”

"Theoretically speaking, the energy of the Mother Spark is indeed inexhaustible before the complete destruction of the planet we live on. However, the Mother Spark needs to stay inside the Fusion ...

It turned out to be the case.

Goode nodded slowly.

He had been wondering why such a bug as endless energy existed, and also why the World Government, having obtained the Mother Spark, only used it once before it was gone.

Now I understand. The Mother Flame itself is also a consumable, but it can be continuously replenished by the Earth's core energy, which is indeed an inexhaustible energy source for normal humans.

But doesn't this mean that even if Groudon consumes the Mother Spark, it will eventually run out of energy, just like Groudon's normal state, where it will also revert to Primal Reversion when its natural energy is depleted?

Therefore, it's better not to eat it and keep it as a rechargeable battery.

Goode pondered for a moment.

"Dr. Vegapunk, could you please retrieve a cluster of the Mother Flame? I have an idea that I'd like to test using the Mother Flame."

"And one more thing, I need to trouble you with something."

"I need to."

Upon hearing Goode's request, Vegapunk froze in shock.

"Mr. Goode, can you really do it?"

"Just try and you will find out!"

Goode's eyes were full of anticipation.

He couldn't wait to feel the power coursing through his body.

How long will it take?

"About half an hour!"

"It's a bit long!"

Half an hour is a short time, but it's troublesome at this point in time, as the navy's warships are probably already near Egherd.

"Speed, you are responsible for protecting Dr. Vegapunk. Once the Mother Spark is retrieved, give it to me immediately!"

"understand!"

Goode nodded and walked towards the door.

“Some troublemakers are here, I’ll go stop them.”

At this moment, on the lower level of Egghead Island.

Golden laser beams refracted rapidly through the buildings, instantly reaching the center, whereupon a man with a wrinkled face appeared.

Admiral Kizaru.

"I really miss those days!"

Looking at the familiar scenery around him, Kizaru was filled with emotion. He had participated in the construction of this place and had many wonderful memories.

However, now he is forced to kill his former friend.

Kizaru raised his hand and gently wiped the corner of his eye before looking at the man running towards him.

"Surrender, Sentomaru-kun!"

"Uncle, why do we have to be enemies? You should know better than anyone that Uncle Bank is a good man!"

Sentomaru angrily questioned.

Kizaru shook his head helplessly.

"I'm sorry, Sentomaru-kun, I'm just an ordinary office worker who follows orders and can't change anything."

"hateful!"

Sentomaru picked up the giant axe.

Since reasoning with them won't work, then fighting is the only option.

Vegapunk is his great benefactor, and he will protect Vegapunk and help him escape no matter the cost!

"boom!!!"

Suddenly, an explosion occurred in the sky!
"Laser barrier?"

Sentomaru looked up in surprise.

Has the enemy already infiltrated the research and development layer?

No, that's not right!

Something fell from above.

His massive body burst forth from the explosion's flames, arms crossed over his chest, as he plummeted toward the battlefield below.

"Jie hahaha!"

"Long time no see, Kizaru!"

It's Goode!
(End of this chapter)