"Brain-Brain Fruit? Will eating it make you smarter? With a Fruit like that, you'll have a hard time getting on any ship."
Many patrons in the tavern overheard the conversation at the entrance, erupting in laughter. In this pirate world that revered strength and destructive power, a Fruit that supposedly enhanced intelligence seemed utterly out of place—even laughable.
"Brain-Brain Fruit?"
"Sounds completely useless..."
"Exactly, what good is being smart? Can it put food on the table? Can it cut people down?"
The mocking voices clearly reached Ye Yu's ears. His hand, casually picking at his food, paused slightly as an astonishing light suddenly flashed in his eyes.
Brain-Brain Fruit!
The name exploded in his mind like thunder!
As a transmigrator, he understood all too well the terrifying potential of this Fruit!
This was no trash Fruit—it was a "BUG"-level ability capable of altering the world's balance!
In the original storyline, Vegapunk had relied on similar top-tier scientific intellect to lead the World Government's technological advancements, creating the Pacifistas, Artificial Devil Fruits, and even the Seraphim!
This Beck... was essentially this world's embryonic "Vegapunk"! His value far exceeded that of ten or a hundred strong crew members.
Ye Yu abruptly set down his cup with a soft "thud," instantly drawing the attention of everyone at his table.
"Let him in." Ye Yu's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority that cut through the tavern's noise, reaching the entrance clearly.
The crew member immediately brought Beck inside—if the Captain said so, there must be a reason.
Once Beck entered, Ye Yu directly agreed: "I heard you earlier. You can join. Sit down and eat with us first."
"Thank you, Captain."
Beck, clearly starving, happily took a seat.
Ye Yu said solemnly, "You'll be an Executive directly."
Beck was stunned, overwhelmed with excitement.
The tavern's clamor seemed to mute instantly. Every member of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew, including Xia Ling and Zhang Tian, gaped in shock.
Directly promoted to Executive?!
Beck himself was dazed, nearly dropping his cup without noticing the spilled ale. Just moments ago, he'd been without any affiliation—now he'd not only successfully boarded but was promised an Executive position?! The drastic contrast made him feel like he was dreaming.
"Captain, I'd be content just to join the crew."
Ye Yu's gaze was profound: "I trust my judgment, and I trust your Fruit's potential. Beck, eat and drink your fill first."
Beck's eyes reddened instantly. After enduring so much disdain and scorn, he'd never been valued like this—especially by Ye Yu, a powerful Captain he already idolized!
He sniffed hard and nodded firmly: "Yes, Captain!"
No longer hesitating and disregarding appearances, he grabbed his utensils and began devouring his food, clearly famished.
Ye Yu continued eating calmly, while the crew watched curiously. Beck must have something extraordinary—the Captain's judgment had never been wrong.
——
After the meal and with supplies replenished, Ye Yu brought Beck back to the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew's flagship, leading him to the Captain's quarters at the ship's stern.
Beck seemed somewhat nervous, his excitement still uncontained.
"Captain! I, Beck, swear I won't let you down! I know many look down on my abilities, but I truly feel... feel like I can accomplish great things! I can create powerful combat forces for our Pirate Crew!"
He was desperate to prove his worth.
Ye Yu turned around, leaning against the desk edge, feigning curiosity—though he already knew full well, it was necessary to play along.
"Oh? Creating powerful combat forces? Beck, elaborate. I'm quite curious about your 'Brain-Brain Fruit.' What exactly can it do? And how far along is your current research?"
Ye Yu needed to guide Beck into revealing his plans—both to assess the situation and to ensure the crew members eavesdropping outside the door understood.
Beck took a deep breath, his eyes behind his glasses gleaming with fervor and confidence, as if he had finally found someone who truly understood him. He began speaking rapidly, his words flowing like a torrent, showcasing his superhuman mental processing speed:
"Captain, my brain now operates like a supercomputing core! I can comprehend and deduce extremely complex scientific principles! Currently, I have several major research directions!"
"First, the Pacifista prototype combines a powerful weapons platform with basic combat AI. I've already overcome the challenges of the energy core and basic armor—now I'm optimizing the weapon systems and target recognition algorithms!"
"Second, Artificial Devil Fruits! Though they can't compare to real Devil Fruits, I've nearly mastered the process. It shouldn't be long before I can successfully create them..."
"Third, and this is my most crucial, highest-potential project—the Seraphim Initiative!"
"Seraphim?" Ye Yu played along, feigning confusion.
"Yes, Captain!" Beck's voice rose slightly with excitement. "These are the ultimate warriors, combining cutting-edge biotechnology, Lineage Factors, and combat weaponry! They possess flawless humanoid forms, incredible adaptability, and can perfectly replicate and wield copied abilities!"
The core components are threefold:
1.
Green Blood: A special life-sustaining and energy-conducting medium—I've successfully synthesized it! This is the foundation!
2.
Lineage Factors: The key to granting Seraphim their 'souls' and 'abilities'! We need blood samples from powerful targets, extracting and refining the genetic sequences that encode their abilities! With this, I can create Seraphim that inherit the core strengths—even the combat styles—of their originals!"
3.
The bloodline factor of the Lunarian Race! Without it, the Seraphim's potential can't be fully realized—they might even destabilize! But I haven't located this bloodline yet.
He paused, his eyes gleaming with the light of a "creator," then delivered a striking example:
"For instance! If I obtained Executive Xia Ling's Lineage Factor, I could create a 'Seraphim Xia Ling'! Nearly identical in strength and appearance, possessing independent intelligence—perhaps starting in a childlike form, but with immense growth potential! And... I believe we could create more than just one Seraphim."
Hiss—!
A sharp, audible gasp—not from inside the room, but from outside the captain's quarters!
Clearly, Xia Ling, Zhang Tian, and the other restless core Executives had gathered outside, eavesdropping. Beck's words had struck them like thunder.
Seraphim Xia Ling? A combat force resembling Xia Ling in appearance and potential, with considerable power, and not just one?
Does this mean it's possible to create Seraphim Xiao Ke and Seraphim Sun Long as well?
How is this a useless Devil Fruit? This is clearly a divine ability to create top-tier combatants out of thin air!
Inside the captain's quarters, a satisfied smile finally curled at the corners of Ye Yu's lips. This was exactly the effect he wanted. Nodding in approval, he said, "I see. The scientific intellect granted by the Brain-Brain Fruit is truly extraordinary. The Seraphim Project... Artificial Devil Fruits... Pacifistas... These are forces powerful enough to overturn the world's balance. With combatants like you, we'll have a stronger foundation to resist when the Marines descend."
(End of Chapter)