One Piece: Marine Luffy, Garp regrets it

Luffy was completely dumbfounded after listening to Vegapunk's explanation and analysis.

"So, I'm actually this amazing? How come I didn't know that myself?

No, no, no—there must be something wrong here! Even if I hadn't mentioned it, you would've figured it out sooner or later, Doctor!

So don't flatter me too much, or I'll start believing it!!"

Shaking his head, Luffy snapped himself out of the ridiculous daydream where he abandoned piracy to become a scientist.

He twitched the corner of his mouth, glanced at Vegapunk's apparent attempt at brainwashing, and then looked toward his women, feeling a bit guilty. With a modest yet uneasy tone, he said:

"Well, Doctor, I really don't think I'm as great as you say."

"No, you truly are," Vegapunk interrupted him with unwavering certainty.

"Let me give you a simple example.

Since records began, more than a dozen—perhaps even twenty—people have possessed the your devil fruit's power.

Among them were some truly formidable individuals who pushed the fruit's abilities to their limits, leaving their mark on history.

But in all these centuries, you are the only one who developed it in an entirely different direction.

You applied the principles of electromagnetism, elevating the fruit's upper limits to an unimaginable level.

Instead of merely following in the footsteps of your predecessors, you continuously experimented, adapted, and innovated.

That's precisely what I admire the most about you."

"I..."

Luffy opened his mouth, but the words got stuck in his throat. He didn't know how to respond.

Meanwhile, Gion, Violet, Kujaku, and the other girls listened silently to Vegapunk's theories.

And now, the way they looked at Luffy had completely changed—their eyes practically sparkled like the night sky.

They weren't fools who could be easily deceived.

But the person saying all this wasn't just anyone—this was Vegapunk, the greatest scientific mind in the world, a man whose knowledge was said to be 500 years ahead of his time.

If he held Luffy in such high regard, what reason did they have to doubt him?

In an instant, a deep sense of pride swelled within them.

See? This was their man. Not only was he powerful, but he also possessed world-class intelligence.

Cough! Cough! Cough!

Luffy coughed repeatedly, feeling overwhelmed by the burning gazes of the women.

At this moment, he didn't even dare to turn around—he was afraid that if he met their eyes, he'd be blinded by their admiration.

Helpless, he took a deep breath, straightened his back, and declared loudly:

"Well… since you said so, I won't argue anymore.

Yes, I am a genius!!!"

With his hands on his hips, Luffy finally acknowledged it.

Vegapunk smiled with satisfaction.

The girls were also excited, clapping and cheering in encouragement.

Luffy enjoyed the moment for a little while before lowering his hands.

"Alright, alright, enough of that. Let's not forget why we're here.

Doctor, introduce us to your two new versions of yourself.

Why haven't they woken up yet? Have they not linked to Punk Records yet?"

With Luffy shifting the topic, the lively atmosphere gradually calmed down.

However, his newfound reputation as a genius had been completely cemented in their hearts.

When they returned, the girls planned to share this experience with their other sisters—so they too could understand just how incredible the man they were with truly was.

Back to the main discussion, Vegapunk, seeing that Luffy was trying to be humble again, decided to drop the subject.

Shaking his head, he reached into his coat, pulled out a remote control, and pressed a button.

Hiss—

Immediately, the transparent glass covers began to open, allowing everyone to get a clearer view of the two clones in front of them.

"First, let me introduce you to No. 01—the first clone I created.

This is the Vegapunk that represents my Logical personality—Shaka."

Vegapunk spoke with great pride, but the enthusiasm wasn't exactly mutual.

No one seemed particularly interested in the masked man standing before them.

Instead, all attention was drawn to the female Vegapunk.

Kujaku, the boldest of the group, reached out and lightly poked Lilith's cheek, feeling the texture of her skin. It was exactly like that of a real person.

Turning around, she glanced at Vegapunk with a strange expression and asked:

"Doctor, I get why you'd create clones of yourself.

But why the hell did you make one of them a woman?

Don't tell me… you have some kind of fetish?"

"Bakayaro! What nonsense!"

Vegapunk immediately exploded with anger.

"I am a scientist!

Do not use your dirty imagination to taint my noble pursuit of scientific discovery!"

His face was red with fury as he repeatedly stressed that creating a female version of himself was purely for research purposes—nothing more, nothing less.

Whether or not anyone actually believed him, everyone nodded with serious expressions and said,

"We believe you."

Of course, deep down, they weren't so sure…

Vegapunk snorted in frustration, his mood visibly soured. But after taking a deep breath, he continued his explanation with a stern expression:

"This female version of Vegapunk is No. 02.

I gave her a personality that embodies my evil side, and I named her Lilith.

If possible, I plan to create a few more clones in the future.

Each one will represent a different aspect of my personality."

Upon hearing this, Luffy couldn't help but smirk.

He had something to say.

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