During this time, one thing deeply moved Reno.
After Big Mom's death, the Big Mom Pirates existed in name only.
Totto Land was besieged on all sides, attacked from front and back.
Left with no choice, Katakuri could only consolidate his defenses, taking the remaining people to hold Totto Land.
As for the other territories, they were all divided and devoured by hostile forces.
In the process, some innocent people were tragically implicated.
Reno felt very uneasy.
Since then, a thought had grown in his mind.
What would be the result if he really killed all the Marines and World Government people one day?
The sea, without order, would become even darker, more chaotic, more violent...
At that time, it would truly be the end of the world.
To this, Reno decided.
He would replace Imu and become the ruler of the world!
Unite the Great Sea!
"My goal is—"
He looked at Vegapunk, enunciating each word: "To maintain peace in the Great Sea."
"Hmm??"
Vegapunk's eyebrows were almost twisted into a frown.
He scrutinized Reno, his face clearly showing three words.
I don't believe you.
"You maintain peace in the Great Sea??"
Vegapunk pouted.
The recent turmoil in the Great Sea seems to have all been caused by you, hasn't it?
He grumbled inwardly.
But he didn't dare to say it out loud.
"I've stated my goal, as for whether you believe it or not, that's your business."
Reno shrugged.
If they really couldn't reach an agreement, he would just have to forcefully take Vegapunk away.
"This—"
Seeing Reno throw the problem back at him, Vegapunk immediately hesitated.
Reno was not in a hurry, waiting patiently.
The World Government had already made its move; Vegapunk was the one on the defensive, not him.
"Alright."
Finally.
Vegapunk resignedly nodded.
Since things had come to this, joining the Reno Pirate Crew was his only option.
After all, besides Reno, no one else on the Great Sea had the ability to protect him.
If the other party went back on his word, he would rather die than comply.
"Doctor, welcome to the Reno Pirate Crew."
Reno was overjoyed.
Vegapunk's technology would be of immense help to him in ruling the Great Sea.
"Cough, cough, cough."
Vegapunk cleared his throat, asking with a slight hesitation: "02 Reno, you should understand that my research requires a lot of funding."
"Before, it was always the World Government that provided it to me. If I join the Reno Pirate Crew, then the subsequent funding—"
His meaning was self-evident.
Reno smiled.
So he wants money, huh?
He naturally understood this principle.
Scientific research was a bottomless pit, requiring a huge amount of manpower, material resources, financial resources, and time.
If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't be able to meet Vegapunk's request.
But as luck would have it.
The one thing Reno didn't lack was money.
This didn't just refer to the gold he obtained from Sky Island and the wealth Tesoro possessed.
A reminder.
The effect of the Paramecia-type Momo-Momo Fruit.
The user can increase and magnify his own speed, as well as the speed and volume of objects he touches, by a maximum of 100 times!
Which means.
The hundreds of billions of Berries he currently owned could be multiplied by 100 times.
That would be tens of trillions of Berries.
So Reno lacked everything else, but not money.
"Doctor, no matter how much research funding you need, I will provide it to you."
Reno waved his hand grandly, saying.
"Do you have that much money??"
Vegapunk's face once again showed an expression of doubt.
If Reno weren't so famous on the Great Sea, he would really suspect that the guy in front of him was a boastful liar.
Regarding Vegapunk's doubt, Reno shook his head helplessly.
He waved his hand.
Countless Berries immediately covered the entire scrap yard.
These were all the spoils he had gotten from Tesoro.
"This..."
"So much money??!"
Vegapunk shouted, so excited he almost jumped up.
His pupils even turned into the shape of Berries.
"Do you believe me now?"
Reno smiled, putting all the Berries away.
"I believe you, I believe you."
Vegapunk nodded vigorously, wiping the drool from the corner of his mouth.
This much money was enough to support his research for a long time.
He absolutely believed that Reno had more than just this.
"Reno, I'll go back and pack my things now and leave here with you."
Vegapunk's tone became impatient.
"No need for such trouble." Reno waved his hand.
"What's wrong?" Vegapunk asked, puzzled.
Reno glanced at the technologically advanced city, shaking his head:
"This is the crystallization of your life's work. Are you willing to leave all these things here??"
Hearing this, Vegapunk immediately showed a dejected expression.
"So—"
Before he could express his negative emotions, Reno continued:
"I'll move the entire Egghead Island." (I had the wrong location before, it's all corrected now.)
"Huh?!"
"Move it all?!"
Vegapunk's eyeballs comically popped out, and his jaw dropped to the floor.
Move the entire island?
Was this something he could understand?
Wait.
Could it be the Float-Float Fruit?
"If you really have that ability, then that's certainly for the best."
Vegapunk nodded, full of expectation.
Reno was right.
Every brick and tile here contained his heart and soul.
"First, let's go see your six satellites."
Reno glanced towards the laboratory.
"Hahahahaha, they're all in the laboratory right now. I'll take you there."
All the problems were solved with Reno's appearance, and Vegapunk showed unprecedented happiness.
"Later, I'll properly introduce them to you."
Vegapunk proudly showed off.
After all, those six satellites were among his most satisfying creations.
Reno smiled:
"Doctor, besides wanting you to join the Reno Pirate Crew, I came here for something else."
"I also want York, Lilith, and Atlas."
Vegapunk was stunned, then waved his hand dismissively:
"Don't worry, since even I have joined the Reno Pirate Crew, they will naturally join as well."
"Doctor, it seems you've misinterpreted my meaning."
Reno stared at Vegapunk with a half-smile.
"What??"
Vegapunk's steps faltered.
The next second, he suddenly widened his eyes, realizing belatedly, "You couldn't possibly be…"
Reno nodded, understanding him perfectly.
"You… oh, never mind."
Vegapunk opened his mouth several times, wanting to say something each time, but always stopped himself.
His heart was bleeding.
When the two arrived at the laboratory, the six satellites were anxiously waiting inside.
"Pythagoras, the Wisdom satellite."
"York, the Greed satellite."
"Lilith, the Evil satellite."
"Shaka, the Justice satellite."
"Edison, the Thought satellite."
"Atlas, the Rage satellite."
Reno called out the names of the six in order.
Only when he mentioned York did he give her a meaningful extra glance.
Although she was the Greed satellite, what she did was truly underhanded.
Once she was in his hands, he would have to properly discipline this little York.
Noticing Reno's profound gaze, York instinctively avoided his eyes, shrinking her body backward.
"Ahem, ahem."
Looking at the six bewildered satellites, Vegapunk walked up to them.
"Here's what happened…"
Over the next period of time…
Vegapunk informed them of the entire story, including his joining the Reno Pirates, Reno's promises to him, and the matters concerning York, Lilith, and Atlas.
"I don't agree!!"
"What?!"
"I… I refuse!!"
The three immediately stated their positions, shaking their heads like rattles.
Let them be Reno's women?
This… was simply preposterous.
Among them, York's refusal was the most resolute.
Shaka, Edison, and Pythagoras stared at Reno.
By now, they had recognized reality.
Indeed.
Aside from Reno, no one could protect them.
Moreover, he was willing to provide all assistance for scientific research, so they were naturally happy to see him.
However…
They looked at the fuming trio of York, shaking their heads helplessly.
Reno's addiction was truly immense.
"Reno, look…"
Seeing the firm attitude of the three, Vegapunk said with a troubled expression.
To be honest…
These six satellites each performed their duties, and each played an indispensable role in his research work.
[Justice Shaka]: Responsible for all island matters, big and small.
[Rage Atlas]: Responsible for eliminating all unstable factors on the island.
[Evil Lilith]: Responsible for robbing passing pirates to earn funds for research.
[Thought Edison]: An inventor; various ideas always emerge in his mind.
[Wisdom Pythagoras]: Analyzes and organizes various data from experiments.
[Greed York]: Primarily responsible for eating, drinking, sleeping, and normal metabolism and energy replenishment for the other five satellites.
Honestly, Vegapunk was truly reluctant to hand over York, Lilith, and Atlas to Reno.
This would severely delay his work efficiency.
Reno slowly stood up and walked in front of the three women.
"Rage Atlas,"
"I will have stronger individuals stationed on Egghead Island to ensure no one disturbs the Doctor's research."
"Evil Lilith,"
"I will provide all the research funds for the Doctor; you won't need to do things like robbing anymore."
"As for you, Greed York,"
Reno deliberately drew out the last word.
To be honest, her role was still quite significant.
He leaned close to York's ear and whispered in a voice only they could hear, "If they knew you leaked information to the World Government…"
York's pupils suddenly contracted like pinpricks; she instinctively darted her eyes, looking at Reno in terror.
Without her realizing it, fine beads of cold sweat had already appeared on her forehead.
"I… I am willing to follow Lord Reno!"
Before Reno could say more, she quickly raised her hand to declare her stance.
As she spoke, she also cast a pleading look at Reno.
Reno's lips curved slightly.
Secured!
Lilith and Atlas glanced at York with some surprise.
She had been the loudest in her refusal just now.
Her change of heart was truly quick.
Knowing it was futile to resist, the two women gave a self-deprecating smile, accepting their fate.
There was nothing they could do; Reno had already made his intentions so clear.
If they still refused, they would be seen as ungrateful.
After all, with Reno's strength and fearsome reputation, even if he used forceful means, they would be helpless.
Reno nodded in satisfaction at the successive declarations of the three.
The personnel issue was perfectly resolved.
Next, it was time to move Egghead Island.
He currently had two territories.
One was Dressrosa.
One was Wano Country.
Dressrosa's location was good, but with constant traffic and close external trade, over time, it was bound to cause more trouble.
Furthermore…
After all, for scientific research, Vegapunk needed a relatively quiet environment.
Ultimately…
Reno decided to place Egghead Island near Wano Country.
Thinking of this, his mind stirred.
After the Summit War, Hancock defected.
To prevent retaliation from the Marine and the World Government, Reno had moved Amazon Lily to Sky Island.
Now that he had his own territory, it was time to move Amazon Lily back.
At that time, he would place Egghead Island, Wano Country, and Amazon Lily together.
Egghead Island would be Vegapunk's dedicated place for scientific research.
Wano Country would be used for training troops and developing his forces.
He would also move Thriller Bark to Wano Country.
Amazon Lily would serve as his residence, where he and The girls would live.
A forbidden zone for men.
How delightful.
"Doctor, next I will move Egghead Island to Wano Country; please be mentally prepared."
Reno gave them advance notice, so as not to startle them.
"Wano Country??"
"Isn't that Kaido's territory?"
Vegapunk asked with a frown.
"It's mine now."
Reno smiled faintly.
"Let's go."
He didn't explain further, walking out of the laboratory first.
Vegapunk and the six satellites exchanged glances before following him out.
Outside the laboratory…
The seven watched Reno, waiting for him to display his divine power.
Reno floated in the air, and under the gaze of Vegapunk and the others, he waved his hand.
Rumble rumble.
Rumble rumble.
Egghead Island began to shake violently, slowly rising under the propulsion of a terrifying force, eventually completely detaching from the sea surface.
In an instant…
Waves surged, like young swallows returning to their nests.
Countless seawater rushed in from all directions, instantly filling the large cavity.
"This… this is…"
Vegapunk looked at the surroundings of the island in astonishment.
The entire Egghead Island was already surrounded by white clouds.
Gulp.
Gulp.
Feeling the ground tremble, York and the other five subconsciously swallowed their saliva.
Their understanding of Reynold was limited to rumors.
Now that they met him, he was indeed extraordinary.
Reynold summoned the going merry from the system warehouse.
"York, Lilith, Atlas, you three get on."
He pointed at the going merry on the sea and said.
The three girls hesitated for a moment, then one by one boarded the going merry's deck.
"Let's go!!"
Reynold looked at Vegapunk and Edison, who were still in a daze, and snapped his fingers.
The next second, the entire Egghead Island instantly disappeared!
"Holy crap!!!"
"Where... where are the people?"
"The entire Egghead Island is gone!"
The three girls shrieked, covering their faces, scared almost to death.
According to the original plan, Reynold first transferred Egghead Island to the vicinity of Wano Country.
He immediately contacted Yamato and King, informing them of Vegapunk's situation.
While the three were communicating, Reynold then instantly moved to Florian Triangle.
He also transferred Thriller Bark to within Wano Country.
Finally, he returned to Sky Island, moving Amazon Lily to the sea near Wano Country.
At this point.
Amazon Lily, Wano Country, and Egghead Island formed a three-way standoff.
Reynold spent nearly another hour exchanging information with everyone.
Afterwards.
Among The girls who remained in Wano Country, except for a few who originally belonged to the Beasts Pirates, the rest of The girls all went to Amazon Lily.
Yamato and Tama remained in Flower Capital.
King the Conflagration, Moriah, Oars the Devil, and Loki garrisoned Onigashima.
Queen the Plague, Jack, the Tobiroppo, hundreds of Tobi Roppo, and Gifters guarded Egghead Island's safety.
It's not about quantity, but quality.
After being modified by dragon level monster cellss, Queen and Jack's strength was already comparable to an Admiral.
Plus the five Tobiroppo, whose strength was comparable to the Three Disasters.
This lineup far exceeded a Four Emperors' Crews.
It took nearly two hours for Reynold to settle everything.
He didn't have time to chat with The girls before hastily leaving Wano Country.
Egghead Island.
When Reynold returned again.
Gerd, Carrot, and Araki's battle had already ended.
To be precise, Gunko and Araki's battle had already ended.
As he expected.
The two girls were no match for Araki, so Gunko took over the battle and ultimately achieved a great victory.
Gerd set a huge fire, burning the marine warships until not even ash remained.
Unless Araki could regenerate in the sea, he was certainly dead.
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