The World Government's experiments were far from clean.
It was impossible to even calculate how many people had died in the process.
Furthermore, the World Government's pampered Navy, while ostensibly a force for justice, and performing acts that represented justice, secretly covered up and cleaned up the World Government's unspeakable deeds.
Countless such deeds had been committed over hundreds of years, making them equally impossible to calculate.
What could be seen now was merely the unmasked sins that they had grown too lazy to conceal.
Vegapunk's initial intentions might have been correct.
But the moment he began certain experiments, he had already changed.
He might argue that these studies were for experience, to facilitate the large-scale cultivation and modification of people after leaving the World Government.
But had he ever considered how much power this process had brought to the World Government?
As one side grew stronger, the other weakened. The World Government had already acquired the strength to crush the world with ease.
Could you still break free from the World Government's control at this point?
Even if you did, would you have the resources or time to cultivate and modify people on a large scale? Could you hold on until that day arrived?
The outcome was already determined.
The World Government would not let such talent go.
Any betrayal would ultimately lead to death.
Monkey D. Dragon and Vegapunk were familiar with each other, having met privately on numerous occasions.
Monkey D. Dragon had even invited Vegapunk to join his ranks, offering support for his research.
In Monkey D. Dragon's view, as long as the World Government could be overthrown, a few ruthless acts were acceptable.
At worst, they could use death row inmates for experiments.
However, some things could not be admitted so casually.
"Let's put Vegapunk's matter aside for now."
"Those who were blown away by Kuma should have returned to your Xuanwu Navy headquarters."
"Additionally, I wish to request another Senzu Bean from you."
Monkey D. Dragon looked at Benedict and said solemnly.
"You've finished it?" Benedict had given Monkey D. Dragon a Senzu Bean previously.
He was somewhat surprised by this request.
"Two of our commanders were gravely injured, so we had no choice but to use it," Monkey D. Dragon said without concealment.
"That unit should arrive very soon."
"A unit comprised of Zoan-type Devil Fruit users."
"And according to the intelligence we've gathered, these individuals are all users of artificial Devil Fruits developed by the World Government's Science Unit."
"Their strength surpasses that of the Seraphim units."
Benedict's expression grew a bit more serious.
Benedict did not doubt Monkey D. Dragon's words.
Firstly, there was Monkey D. Dragon's own injuries. Secondly, the commanders of the Revolutionary Army were not weak, generally possessing strength above Vice Admiral level, but below Admiral level.
For them to inflict such serious injuries on Monkey D. Dragon, the individuals within this unit must possess Admiral-level strength.
*Whoosh!*
A Senzu Bean flew towards Monkey D. Dragon.
After receiving it, Monkey D. Dragon immediately consumed it.
Within mere breaths, Monkey D. Dragon had fully recovered from all his injuries.
At the same time.
Nearly twenty Marine warships landed behind the Iceberg Continent.
These warships had all sustained some degree of damage.
And aboard these warships were soldiers dressed in black short-sleeved shirts and camouflage pants, wielding various weapons.
These were the artificial Devil Fruit users that Monkey D. Dragon had spoken of.
With a careful observation, these individuals, standing there, emanated an aura that possessed B-class combat power.
And as Zoan-type artificial Devil Fruit users, their combat strength would only be more formidable.
With nearly twenty warships, and each warship capable of accommodating 200-300 personnel, this amounted to approximately four thousand individuals.
As these soldiers lined up neatly on the battlefield, the concentrated, powerful force they exuded shocked everyone present.
Especially Sengoku and the others.
This was a force unknown to him, not part of his plans.
However, upon recognizing their flag and the presence of CP members on the warships, Sengoku and the others knew they were on their side.
With the addition of this powerful force, the World Government's previously disadvantaged lineup could once again stand tall.
In an instant, the morale of the World Government's fighters surged significantly.
Conversely, the morale of the Xuanwu Navy, which had been high, was somewhat dampened by the appearance of this force.
"The Special Forces are still being held back by that unit, and now with the addition of such a terrifying force, things have become troublesome."
"Everyone, let's put in more effort and deal with these people first. At least before they charge at us, we can gather together and fight one last battle."
"Where is the bomber fleet? Concentrate their firepower before they collide with us."
"This is truly troublesome."
"And the Admirals are still here. No matter how strong these people are, as long as the Generals are here, there's no need to fear."
...
Facing this newly arrived unit, differing opinions emerged within the Xuanwu Navy. However, the officers and commanders were not intimidated. While counter-attacking, they also organized their forces and boosted morale.
"They're here!" Monkey D. Dragon, accompanied by Kuma, floated in mid-air, observing the unit that had entered the battlefield and prepared to charge. He said solemnly, "The unit I personally led, though only three thousand strong, was an elite force."
"However, after engaging them, we suffered heavy losses."
"The curse of the sea on Devil Fruit users is not very pronounced on them; in fact, it's extremely weak."
"As long as their physical condition is sufficiently strong, they are almost immune to the weakness brought about by seawater."
"I capsized over a dozen of their warships, but the effect was minimal."
Benedict was somewhat shocked.
Had the developed artificial Devil Fruits reached such a level, capable of almost disregarding the sea's curse?
"This is truly remarkable research."
"The World Government has spent centuries researching Devil Fruits, so achieving this is not surprising."
"However, the sheer number of them is more than I anticipated."
"In that case, I shall accept them."
Monkey D. Dragon was momentarily stunned by Benedict's words.
These were the enemy's forces.
When such a force gathered, the power they unleashed was terrifying.
And it was not lacking in Admiral-level experts.
"Accept them?"
Could you possibly defeat them all?
"Among them are three Admiral-level experts, and thousands with Vice Admiral-level strength," Monkey D. Dragon couldn't help but remind Benedict.
Benedict chuckled, unconcerned, and replied, "Yes, they are indeed quite strong."
"However, can't these people be used by me?"
Monkey D. Dragon was bewildered.
In his impression, Benedict, though confident, had never displayed such immense confidence, nor such arrogance.
Benedict, no longer bothered by Monkey D. Dragon's thoughts, contacted Cat Shopkeeper Shou He and said, "Shou He, it's your turn to act."