One Piece: Waves of Destiny

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"Sentomaru, where is Dr. Vegapunk?"

Roja's calm voice cut through the bustling laboratory as he addressed Sentomaru.

Sentomaru, standing at attention, gestured toward a specific direction.

"Dr. Vegapunk is currently deep into his research, Admiral White Dove. He's at a critical phase, so he didn't come to greet you personally."

Roja waved dismissively. "That's fine. Let him work. Just show us around for now."

"Yes, Admiral White Dove!"

Leading the way, Sentomaru began giving Roja, Perona, and the others a tour of the massive laboratory.

Perona floated lazily beside Roja, her usual pout plastered on her face as she twirled her gothic umbrella.

"Captain, this place is so boring. Why don't you just let me wander off?"

"Fine. Go ahead."

Roja wasn't worried at all—after all, Perona was currently in her ghost form.

Sentomaru, however, seemed hesitant, his brows furrowing as he turned toward Roja.

"Something wrong, Sentomaru?" Roja asked, noting his unease.

"Admiral White Dove, I'd advise against wandering freely here. Some of the experiments are extremely dangerous—like fusing Seastone with one of the Supreme Grade Swords, or researching alternative applications for Seastone."

Hearing this, Perona's expression immediately shifted, and she waved her hands in protest. "Ugh, Seastone? I hate that stuff! Never mind, I'll just stick with you!"

She floated closer to Roja, clearly put off by the thought of Seastone.

Roja's attention, however, perked up at the mention of a Supreme Grade Sword. Something like that could come in handy…

Just as this thought crossed Roja's mind, the ground beneath them shuddered violently.

BOOM!

As if on cue, a massive explosion erupted from deep within the laboratory.

Smoke and debris burst into the air, and the walls trembled under the force of multiple detonations. The chilling hiss of gas quickly spread, filling the corridors with toxic fumes.

Outside the facility, Caesar Clown stood by, his twisted laughter echoing across the island.

"Shurorororo~! Die! Let them all die! I am the only genius in this world! The one and only!"

Eyes gleaming with madness, Caesar watched the chaos unfold from a distance. He had strategically planted his gas bombs in the most fragile parts of the lab, ensuring widespread destruction. Now, his ship awaited him at the port. His plan was perfect—he would return later to witness the aftermath and claim his victory.

Inside the Laboratory

Sentomaru's face drained of color as dust and rubble began to rain from above.

"Not good! The lab's structure is compromised! We need to evacuate Dr. Vegapunk immediately!"

Before Sentomaru could rush forward, Roja stopped him with a firm hand.

"Hold it. Running in there without protective gear is suicide."

"But Dr. Vegapunk… He'll never abandon his research, even in a situation like this!" Sentomaru protested, torn between duty and reason.

"Leave it to me. You focus on evacuating the others."

Roja's words carried a weight that seemed to ease the rising panic. Sentomaru hesitated only for a moment before nodding.

"Yes, Admiral White Dove! Everyone, evacuate immediately! Suit up with full-body protective gear!"

Perona floated nearby, still unbothered in her ghostly form. "And what about me, Captain? What should I do?"

"You're a ghost. Do whatever you want. Oh, but maybe warn the villagers on the other islands. That gas might spread."

Roja disappeared in a blur before Perona could respond.

"Tch… You just want me to do all the work, don't you?"

Still grumbling, Perona phased through the nearest wall and floated off to warn the islanders.

Roja's form moved like a shadow through the collapsing laboratory. His mastery of Soru allowed him to cover vast distances in mere seconds.

In one of the side labs, Roja quickly located the Supreme Grade Sword Sentomaru had mentioned earlier, mid-experimentation with Seastone fusion. Without hesitation, he stored it in his system space for safekeeping.

With that done, Roja pressed on, searching for Dr. Vegapunk.

Vegapunk's Laboratory

Roja finally found the entrance to Vegapunk's main lab and pushed through the reinforced door. Inside, massive machines hummed with life, and the air was thick with the tension of critical research.

Dr. Vegapunk stood in front of a control panel, his back turned to Roja, as lines of data streamed rapidly across the monitors. It was clear that the experiment was at a crucial stage.

Roja approached silently, his sharp eyes taking in the room and the equipment in one sweep. "So… this must be the Life Blueprint you developed."

Vegapunk didn't respond immediately, his focus unwavering.

Roja continued, his voice calm yet deliberate. "The Life Blueprint—whether for humans, cloning, or even Devil Fruit replication—it's groundbreaking research. The World Government was right to be afraid. Too bad they decided to 'guard' it rather than let it flourish."

At these words, Vegapunk finally turned around, his stoic face meeting Roja's gaze.

"What exactly do you want to say?" Vegapunk asked, his voice neutral but sharp.

Roja smiled faintly. "Nothing much. I'm just here to help. The explosions outside aren't random; Caesar Clown's behind it. I'll get you out of here once you finish what you're working on."

Vegapunk's eyes narrowed slightly, though he didn't argue. He knew Roja wasn't lying—he'd felt the vibrations from the detonations.

Roja, meanwhile, glanced at the screens and machines surrounding him, easily deciphering the complex data. What he said next, however, made even Vegapunk freeze in shock.

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