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Chapter 697: The Potential of Devil Fruits!
Outside the frozen Training Hall, Garp and Bogart exchanged glances. The white light just now had, of course, swept over them as well.
After the two subconsciously protected their bodies with Armament Haki, Garp wasn't affected in the slightest.
However, Bogart found his body had become very sluggish. Fortunately, his mind was still functioning normally, so he was aware of the changes in the surrounding Environment.
"Could this be...?"
Bogart touched the brim of his hat and asked hesitantly.
Kuzan had told them before.
He vaguely remembered that the last time he used 'Ice Age' during his battle with Divine Dragon and Heimalin, he seemed to have made the myriad hairs sent by Shen He pause for a moment.
It was just too brief, and the situation at the time was too tense, so none of the three parties present noticed it.
But when Kuzan recalled the entire process again, he keenly noticed this peculiarity.
Therefore, he wanted to try and feel that indescribable, yet extremely hard to detect Feeling again through a battle with Issho.
The reason he didn't seek out Garp was because he was worried that Garp's Haki was too strong, and even if he successfully used it, it would be overlooked because it had no effect.
"There's no mistake. This is the so-called 'Frozen Time/Space'. That Great Fox named Hong Lian used this Technique on This Old Man before." Garp nodded with a serious Expression.
"I didn't expect this Kid, Kuzan, to actually succeed. Even more unexpected is that Devil Fruits can have such Potential."
After speaking, Garp was the first to step into the hall, as he noticed the Combat inside had stopped. Seeing this, Bogart didn't ask any more questions and followed silently.
"Kuzan Kid, congratulations!"
As soon as Garp saw Kuzan talking to Issho, he let out a hearty laugh, drawing their Attention to himself.
One has to say, when it comes to highlighting one's presence...
People in this World do things pretty similarly; they all laugh loudly from a distance for a while.
"Alalala~"
Kuzan rubbed the back of his naturally curly head and smiled, "Making such a big Commotion, Fleet Admiral Sengoku is definitely going to scold me later."
"Puhahaha, if Sengoku knew you've mastered 'Freeze Time and Space', he'd be too happy to even think about scolding you!"
"Eh, but I'm still far from mastering it."
Kuzan sighed helplessly, glanced at Issho beside him, and said, "Just now, it only proved that my Ice-Ice Fruit Ability can indeed imitate this Technique."
"What do you mean?"
Garp showed a puzzled Expression, and Bogart behind him also slightly raised his Gaze.
"It means I can't Control this Technique autonomously like Esdeath yet. I can only grope for a strange Feeling during intense Combat, and then occasionally trigger 'Frozen Time/Space' through that Feeling..."
Hearing Kuzan's words, Garp smiled dismissively, "Sounds like just a matter of insufficient proficiency. Won't practicing more times fix it?"
"Indeed, it could be due to proficiency, but it's also possible that this instability stems from a fundamental difference in Strength." Kuzan said worriedly.
After all, the Bloodline Power of Danger Beasts and the Devil Fruit Power are still different.
"I am very willing to verify this with Admiral Aokiji. If, after successfully using it several times, you still cannot Control this Strength, then it can basically be proven that it is unrelated to proficiency."
Issho, whose face had no scars and whose Eyes were not blind, held the Long Saber in his hand and said softly.
"Thank you very much, that's a great help!"
Kuzan chuckled happily. He always felt that he got along well with the other party. At least, compared to Sakazuki and Borsalino, he felt more comfortable interacting with Issho.
Therefore, he was very much looking forward to Issho being promoted to Marine Headquarters Admiral soon.
"Kuzan!"
Just then, a shout came from The Gate. The few people looked over and saw it was Sengoku, whom they had just been talking about. Behind him were several figures who were clearly not from the Military.
One of them wore a White Coat and looked refined.
The other two wore black Suits, and their cold demeanor immediately showed they were Members of Cipher Pol.
"Sengoku, you saw it too, right? This Kid, Kuzan, did something incredible!"
As soon as Garp saw Sengoku, he put on a very proud look, as if he was the one who had done the incredible Matter he spoke of.
"Cough cough, I saw it, but let's talk about this later."
Sengoku glanced at Garp, then introduced the White-clothed Person behind him to everyone: "This is Senior Researcher Wilmot from the Biochemical Research Institute."
"Iron Fist Admiral Garp, Admiral Aokiji, Vice Admiral Fujitora, and this Mr. Vice Admiral, it is an honor to meet you all."
Senior Researcher Wilmot truly couldn't recognize Bogart, so he could only address him this way. Fortunately, Bogart didn't care about these things.
"I have been ordered to deliver this tube of blood from the Super Dangerous Beast 'Nine-Tailed White Fox' Hong Lian from the Imperial Arms World to Admiral Aokiji."
"After you drink it, your Body will gain the Physique to absorb Ice Attribute Natural Energy."
"However, due to excessive impurities in the Blood, it contains intense Brutality and Animal Nature, but according to Experiment predictions, the impact on you will not be too great."
In fact, Senior Researcher Wilmot felt some regret in his Heart, regretting that the World Government was too eager for Admiral Aokiji to drink the 'Crimson Lotus Blood'.
Because according to the judgment of Director Fritz and others within the Research Institute, including Caesar, Queen, and Muzan Kibutsuji.
Theoretically, they should be able to remove the impurities and Animal Nature from the 'Crimson Lotus Blood' and develop a more Pure 'Serum', which is the 'Ice Attribute Natural Energy Absorption Physique Enhancement Serum'.
Or even go a step further, no longer limited to a single Attribute Serum.
However, this would require more Research Time and the Blood of other Super Dangerous Beasts, especially the blood of that 'Arlong', Bulat!
"Absorb Natural Energy?"
Kuzan raised an eyebrow. Issho, Garp, and the others around him were also full of Doubt. Seeing this, Senior Researcher Wilmot had no choice but to briefly introduce the relationship between Natural Energy and Super Dangerous Beasts.
It was essentially the same Content that Hong Lian had told Im and others back then, plus some of Esdeath's Cultivation Insights from recent days.
"So that's how it is!"
Kuzan and the others suddenly understood.
"Not only can it enlighten the Wisdom of Living Beings, but it can also elevate Life's Social Stratum and enhance the Power of Natural Elements. This Natural Energy sounds like a good thing!"
"What are you waiting for, Kuzan Kid? Drink it and see!" Garp's Eyes lit up.
He was also a Normal Human.
Naturally, he was interested in something that could both increase Strength and extend Lifespan.
"Alalala, I just hope it's not as bad-tasting as Devil Fruits..."
Kuzan certainly wouldn't refuse either. After all, he had seen Esdeath, and after she drank this Blood, she didn't seem to have any major problems.
Soon.
Senior Researcher Wilmot took a white Refrigerated Box from a Man in Black behind him, then entered a string of complex Passwords to open it, and took out a transparent Blood Bag filled with bright red Blood from inside.
"So much?"
Kuzan looked speechlessly at the huge and full Blood Bag. In the end, he could only take it, tilt his head back, and pour it into his mouth.
Immediately.
A strong Smell of Blood permeated the air. However, the few people present had all seen countless instances of Life and Death and Flesh and Blood, so they didn't feel the slightest discomfort towards this, merely watching Kuzan drink the Blood heartily.
"Hoo—"
After drinking, Kuzan looked at the mostly empty Blood Bag in his hand and gave a Bitter Smile, "It tastes really bad, but compared to Devil Fruits, it's still acceptable..."
(End of this chapter)
Outside the frozen Training Hall, Garp and Bogart exchanged glances. The white light just now had, of course, swept over them as well.
After the two subconsciously protected their bodies with Armament Haki, Garp wasn't affected in the slightest.
However, Bogart found his body had become very sluggish. Fortunately, his mind was still functioning normally, so he was aware of the changes in the surrounding Environment.
"Could this be...?"
Bogart touched the brim of his hat and asked hesitantly.
Kuzan had told them before.
He vaguely remembered that the last time he used 'Ice Age' during his battle with Divine Dragon and Heimalin, he seemed to have made the myriad hairs sent by Shen He pause for a moment.
It was just too brief, and the situation at the time was too tense, so none of the three parties present noticed it.
But when Kuzan recalled the entire process again, he keenly noticed this peculiarity.
Therefore, he wanted to try and feel that indescribable, yet extremely hard to detect Feeling again through a battle with Issho.
The reason he didn't seek out Garp was because he was worried that Garp's Haki was too strong, and even if he successfully used it, it would be overlooked because it had no effect.
"There's no mistake. This is the so-called 'Frozen Time/Space'. That Great Fox named Hong Lian used this Technique on This Old Man before." Garp nodded with a serious Expression.
"I didn't expect this Kid, Kuzan, to actually succeed. Even more unexpected is that Devil Fruits can have such Potential."
After speaking, Garp was the first to step into the hall, as he noticed the Combat inside had stopped. Seeing this, Bogart didn't ask any more questions and followed silently.
"Kuzan Kid, congratulations!"
As soon as Garp saw Kuzan talking to Issho, he let out a hearty laugh, drawing their Attention to himself.
One has to say, when it comes to highlighting one's presence...
People in this World do things pretty similarly; they all laugh loudly from a distance for a while.
"Alalala~"
Kuzan rubbed the back of his naturally curly head and smiled, "Making such a big Commotion, Fleet Admiral Sengoku is definitely going to scold me later."
"Puhahaha, if Sengoku knew you've mastered 'Freeze Time and Space', he'd be too happy to even think about scolding you!"
"Eh, but I'm still far from mastering it."
Kuzan sighed helplessly, glanced at Issho beside him, and said, "Just now, it only proved that my Ice-Ice Fruit Ability can indeed imitate this Technique."
"What do you mean?"
Garp showed a puzzled Expression, and Bogart behind him also slightly raised his Gaze.
"It means I can't Control this Technique autonomously like Esdeath yet. I can only grope for a strange Feeling during intense Combat, and then occasionally trigger 'Frozen Time/Space' through that Feeling..."
Hearing Kuzan's words, Garp smiled dismissively, "Sounds like just a matter of insufficient proficiency. Won't practicing more times fix it?"
"Indeed, it could be due to proficiency, but it's also possible that this instability stems from a fundamental difference in Strength." Kuzan said worriedly.
After all, the Bloodline Power of Danger Beasts and the Devil Fruit Power are still different.
"I am very willing to verify this with Admiral Aokiji. If, after successfully using it several times, you still cannot Control this Strength, then it can basically be proven that it is unrelated to proficiency."
Issho, whose face had no scars and whose Eyes were not blind, held the Long Saber in his hand and said softly.
"Thank you very much, that's a great help!"
Kuzan chuckled happily. He always felt that he got along well with the other party. At least, compared to Sakazuki and Borsalino, he felt more comfortable interacting with Issho.
Therefore, he was very much looking forward to Issho being promoted to Marine Headquarters Admiral soon.
"Kuzan!"
Just then, a shout came from The Gate. The few people looked over and saw it was Sengoku, whom they had just been talking about. Behind him were several figures who were clearly not from the Military.
One of them wore a White Coat and looked refined.
The other two wore black Suits, and their cold demeanor immediately showed they were Members of Cipher Pol.
"Sengoku, you saw it too, right? This Kid, Kuzan, did something incredible!"
As soon as Garp saw Sengoku, he put on a very proud look, as if he was the one who had done the incredible Matter he spoke of.
"Cough cough, I saw it, but let's talk about this later."
Sengoku glanced at Garp, then introduced the White-clothed Person behind him to everyone: "This is Senior Researcher Wilmot from the Biochemical Research Institute."
"Iron Fist Admiral Garp, Admiral Aokiji, Vice Admiral Fujitora, and this Mr. Vice Admiral, it is an honor to meet you all."
Senior Researcher Wilmot truly couldn't recognize Bogart, so he could only address him this way. Fortunately, Bogart didn't care about these things.
"I have been ordered to deliver this tube of blood from the Super Dangerous Beast 'Nine-Tailed White Fox' Hong Lian from the Imperial Arms World to Admiral Aokiji."
"After you drink it, your Body will gain the Physique to absorb Ice Attribute Natural Energy."
"However, due to excessive impurities in the Blood, it contains intense Brutality and Animal Nature, but according to Experiment predictions, the impact on you will not be too great."
In fact, Senior Researcher Wilmot felt some regret in his Heart, regretting that the World Government was too eager for Admiral Aokiji to drink the 'Crimson Lotus Blood'.
Because according to the judgment of Director Fritz and others within the Research Institute, including Caesar, Queen, and Muzan Kibutsuji.
Theoretically, they should be able to remove the impurities and Animal Nature from the 'Crimson Lotus Blood' and develop a more Pure 'Serum', which is the 'Ice Attribute Natural Energy Absorption Physique Enhancement Serum'.
Or even go a step further, no longer limited to a single Attribute Serum.
However, this would require more Research Time and the Blood of other Super Dangerous Beasts, especially the blood of that 'Arlong', Bulat!
"Absorb Natural Energy?"
Kuzan raised an eyebrow. Issho, Garp, and the others around him were also full of Doubt. Seeing this, Senior Researcher Wilmot had no choice but to briefly introduce the relationship between Natural Energy and Super Dangerous Beasts.
It was essentially the same Content that Hong Lian had told Im and others back then, plus some of Esdeath's Cultivation Insights from recent days.
"So that's how it is!"
Kuzan and the others suddenly understood.
"Not only can it enlighten the Wisdom of Living Beings, but it can also elevate Life's Social Stratum and enhance the Power of Natural Elements. This Natural Energy sounds like a good thing!"
"What are you waiting for, Kuzan Kid? Drink it and see!" Garp's Eyes lit up.
He was also a Normal Human.
Naturally, he was interested in something that could both increase Strength and extend Lifespan.
"Alalala, I just hope it's not as bad-tasting as Devil Fruits..."
Kuzan certainly wouldn't refuse either. After all, he had seen Esdeath, and after she drank this Blood, she didn't seem to have any major problems.
Soon.
Senior Researcher Wilmot took a white Refrigerated Box from a Man in Black behind him, then entered a string of complex Passwords to open it, and took out a transparent Blood Bag filled with bright red Blood from inside.
"So much?"
Kuzan looked speechlessly at the huge and full Blood Bag. In the end, he could only take it, tilt his head back, and pour it into his mouth.
Immediately.
A strong Smell of Blood permeated the air. However, the few people present had all seen countless instances of Life and Death and Flesh and Blood, so they didn't feel the slightest discomfort towards this, merely watching Kuzan drink the Blood heartily.
"Hoo—"
After drinking, Kuzan looked at the mostly empty Blood Bag in his hand and gave a Bitter Smile, "It tastes really bad, but compared to Devil Fruits, it's still acceptable..."
(End of this chapter)
