The three Admirals' eyes also showed a longing look.
Indeed, even if they got a bad abilities, it wouldn't be a big deal.
Their own strength wouldn't decrease, but there was a 99% chance it would improve.
Even the most ordinary Zoan fruits could greatly enhance their physical attributes.
The thought excited them all!
At that moment, an anywhere door suddenly appeared out of thin air in front of them.
"Sengoku!"
"Hm? Five Elders!" Sengoku looked on in surprise.
He had already informed the Five Elders that Leon had another new invention, but he hadn't had a chance to tell them what it was.
He was surprised they had arrived so quickly.
"Leon!"
"Five Elders..." Leon quickly bowed, but the Five Elders kindly stopped him.
"Don't be so formal!" they said. "Leon, what new technology have you invented this time? Can you show us?"
The five stern rulers of the World Government now looked at Leon with the kindness akin to a doting grandfathers.
"Of course! It's right here!"
The Five Elders' eyes fell on Buggy the Clown, who was still in his mammoth form.
"Jack?" they asked. "Did he volunteer for your experiment?"
They looked at Buggy with curiosity.
"No Elders, this is not Jack, but a small pirate named Buggy."
Huh?!
All five elders were stunned.
Buggy, meanwhile, was in a daze.
He had been captured, fed a Devil Fruit, and now possessed a second devil fruit power.
He had also heard Sengoku's words—this new Devil Fruit was an invention from that brat.
He was terrified, wondering if the Marines would kill him to keep him silent.
"Show us your original power!" Sengoku ordered.
"Yes!"
In the next moment, everyone watched as the mammoth ripped itself apart, then reassembled before splitting again.
And finally it returned to buggy human form.
"This..." The Five Elders stared in disbelief, they're gasping in shock.
"To actually allow Devil Fruit users to have a second Devil Fruit ability! This technology is too terrifying!" They exclaimed in astonishment, but soon their faces broke into expressions of wild joy.
Regardless of how shocked they were, the evidence was right in front of them.
"Good!!" The Five Elders looked at Leon with satisfied and admiring expressions.
"Leon, well done!"
"Excellent! To be able to develop such an overpowered product is truly amazing!"
"Yes, the World Government and the Marines are so lucky to have a genius scientist like you, Leon!"
The Five Elders couldn't stop praising him.
"The Anywhere Door and the Seraphim were already amazing, and the Celestial Dragons are very satisfied! So far, they have brought in huge amounts of money, greatly alleviating our World Government's shortage of funds..."
"Hehe, Leon, how long does it take to make it and what's the cost to make one of these second Devil Fruits?" Shepherd Ju Peter asked with a smile.
"Hmm... the production time is about one per week!" Leon answered. "And the research and development cost is 10 billion Berries!"
"10 billion Berries!" Sengoku and the others were stunned.
The amount was not small and he was a bit worried they had just wasted one on a filthy pirate no less.
"10 billion Berries?" The Five Elders nodded thoughtfully. "For such a divine invention, we will definitely support it! Develop it with all your effort. You just need to focus on the research and development; don't worry about the funds!"
Leon smiled. "Okay!"
With the Five Elders' promise, he was confident he could complete his system task of developing five second Devil Fruits.
He could finish the task soon and unlock a new technology, he couldn't help but feel a bit excited.
Then, an idea struck him.
He had a new technology, 'Overlord-level Seraphim' that was still in the works.
The Five Elders were right here; perhaps he could ask about it.
He immediately spoke up.
"Elders, there's something I'd like to ask..."
"Oh? Go ahead and ask!"
They were clearly in a good mood.
"I want to know about Rocks! Is he still alive?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, the atmosphere instantly grew solemn and serious.
Everyone looked at Leon in surprise.
The Five Elders' brows furrowed even more tightly.
Sengoku was silent for a moment before asking in a deep voice, "Leon, why did you suddenly bring up Rocks?"
Leon was puzzled.
Rocks shouldn't be a top-secret matter, so why the strange reaction?
He shook his head. "It's nothing, just something I need for a new invention."
Huh?
Sengoku and the others' eyes immediately lit up.
A new invention?!
Another one?!
How did Leon's brain work?
It was as if new inventions just appeared out of thin air.
But the more incredible Leon was, the happier they were.
His inventions had been an immense benefit to the Marines.
However, while everyone was excited, the Five Elders shook their heads solemnly.
Their single sentence was like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing everyone's excitement.
"Rocks already died in God Valley..."
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