Facing Vegapunk's instructions, Stella's eyes lit up as she asked,
"Can I use all the experimental subjects inside Dream Star?"
"Except for those that are too dangerous or difficult to control, you can use the rest as you please!"
"Then please rest assured, Boss! I guarantee I will wipe out the entire Beasts Pirates!"
Stella patted her chest and gave her word; she knew very well what kind of monsters were inside Vegapunk's Dream Star!
Some of them were uncontrollable, extremely dangerous weapons whose combat power was not necessarily inferior to that of the Four Emperors, and their danger level was even higher!
Of course, Stella didn't dare to use those things. Not only were they too dangerous, but even Kotoamatsukami would find them hard to control. After all, Kotoamatsukami can only control a person's thoughts, not increase their intelligence.
For certain monsters that only had a desire for slaughter and no rationality at all, they wouldn't even be able to understand the orders given under Kotoamatsukami, so there was naturally no such thing as obedience.
But even without counting these monsters sealed by Vegapunk, the secondary mass-produced combat units alone in Vegapunk's Dream Star could reach triple digits!
After the accumulation in the Naruto World, Vegapunk's technology had progressed further. He could easily bring out a dozen or so Yonko Commander-level and over a hundred Lead Performer-level experimental subjects. With this number alone, even Kaido would have to flee in a sorry state!
Not to mention Vegapunk also had special inventions specifically designed to counter Devil Fruit Users. Even Devil Fruit Users as strong as the Four Emperors could have their combat power significantly weakened.
This was why Stella was so excited to give her guarantee, knowing just how powerful the combat forces in Dream Star were... In a small villa inside Dream Star, Kozuki Hiyori was practicing her swordsmanship in a gravity room.
Although Kozuki Hiyori was somewhat troubled and distressed that she and her Mother could no longer escape Vegapunk's clutches, joining Vegapunk's subordinates was not without its benefits.
Aside from having to cooperate with Vegapunk's experiments and have some blood drawn every day, Kozuki Hiyori had complete control over the rest of her time.
Furthermore, there were many convenient capabilities within Dream Star. Whether it was eating, drinking, playing, or practicing and learning, it could provide great convenience.
Even if Kozuki Hiyori didn't like devices like the Training Pod, which improved physical fitness almost without effort, she could still go to the gravity room to train. Combined with the Repair Pod that could perfectly treat the body, she could develop her physical potential in the shortest possible time.
As for practicing swordsmanship, the training rooms inside Dream Star were equipped with a large number of motion-capture cameras connected to a quantum computer. These could accurately capture the movement of every muscle fiber and provide guidance through scientific means. In a short time, Kozuki Hiyori felt that her swordsmanship had improved again.
"Whew..."
Exhaling a long breath, Kozuki Hiyori put away her two swords. The ama no habakiri, which now had eyes and a mouth, spoke up:
"Hiyori, you're progressing very quickly! It seems the environment here is indeed quite good and has been a great help to you!"
Kozuki Hiyori nodded, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and said:
"Vegapunk is, at least in terms of intelligence, unprecedented, and I'm afraid there will hardly be anyone like him in the future."
"His inventive ability has already surpassed the entire world by several eras. If it weren't for the fact that he's been using Mother to blackmail me, I wouldn't actually mind working for him."
"After all... with my own strength alone, there's no way I could ever go to Wano Country to seek revenge!"
At this point, not only was Kozuki Hiyori feeling a bit dejected, but the two swords, Shusui and ama no habakiri, also remained silent.
Kozuki Hiyori's talent couldn't be considered bad; compared to ordinary people, she was naturally a genius. But compared to those monsters roaming the seas, the gap was still visible to the naked eye.
Of course, although this sea also favored those with innate talent, it didn't mean that talent decided everything. People like Red Hair Shanks and Hawkeye Mihawk certainly couldn't compare to the other Four Emperors in terms of pure talent, but their strength was still comparable to them, largely due to the spirit in their hearts!
A spirit to sweep across the world, an incredibly firm conviction, and a will tempered through a hundred battles and countless life-and-death struggles that remained unchanged. They refined their three types of Haki to the point of sublimation, enough to compensate for their lack of talent and reach a level no weaker than the other Four Emperors!
However, Kozuki Hiyori was also very clear about herself. Her conviction might be tough, but her spirit was far from sufficient; she didn't even have the possibility of awakening Conqueror's Haki.
No matter how much someone like her trained, it was impossible to reach the level of the Four Emperors. In fact, if she hadn't eaten the Artificial Soul-Soul Fruit, she wouldn't have even been able to reach the level of a Yonko Commander.
So it wasn't surprising that the idea of relying on others arose in Kozuki Hiyori's heart. Not everyone in this world can become a protagonist; at least, Kozuki Hiyori didn't have a protagonist's aura.
Although the two swords, Shusui and ama no habakiri, only gained the ability to think after being turned into Homies by Kozuki Hiyori, they still retained some memories of following their masters across the world before then.
Because of this, the two swords were even more aware of Kozuki Hiyori's current situation and didn't say any nonsense about her being able to defeat Kaido if she just kept training.
With inferior spirit and inferior talent, how could she win? Unrealistic encouragement would only lead Kozuki Hiyori to her death.
Despite Kozuki Hiyori's young age and her strength already being comparable to a Yonko Commander, this was her limit. It could only be said that her strength formed quickly, not that her potential was high.
Even on Dream Star, with various instruments to assist her training, it would at most improve Kozuki Hiyori's limit slightly; she was still worlds apart from Kaido.
After being slightly downcast for a moment, Kozuki Hiyori quickly adjusted. That she couldn't defeat Kaido with her own strength alone was something she had long since known.
Since she had now fallen into Vegapunk's hands, she could only take it one step at a time and see if she could use Vegapunk's power to help her get revenge.
"Little Hiyori is so hardworking, still training hard here?"
Hearing the voice behind her, Kozuki Hiyori frowned slightly and said without turning her head:
"Is there something, Miss Stella?"
Although she was just an experimental subject, her villa still had a complete security system. Aside from a few high-level members with very high authority, no one else could enter silently.
However, the other high-level members didn't have this kind of free time. Except when he needed experimental materials and would notify Kozuki Hiyori, she never saw Vegapunk, let alone Nico Robin or Hancock.
The only high-level member who would do such a thing was Stella, that troublesome woman.
"I have good news to tell you. Lord Vegapunk is already prepared to occupy Wano Country! How about it? Little Hiyori, it looks like your revenge is about to be taken!"
"What!"
A look of surprise appeared on Kozuki Hiyori's face, with a hint of secret joy. Although she hadn't seen much on Dream Star, she had a deep understanding of Vegapunk's foundations. Combined with super experts like Hancock and Vegapunk, crushing a Four Emperors' Pirate Crew would be easy!
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