Pirate World
In a massive research facility, Lucas, Senju Tobirama, Vinsmoke Judge, Caesar Clown, Orochimaru, and several other scientists had gathered to study Senju Hashirama's cells.
Caesar, holding an experimental report in his hand, couldn't help but marvel. "This genetic sequence is incredible. The energy contained in these cells is beyond anything I've ever studied. Sir Lucas, where did you even get these cells?"
Vinsmoke Judge examined his own report, his eyes gleaming with fascination. "I've analyzed the lineage factors of countless races while developing the best combat suits. These cells belong to an ordinary human—at least, genetically speaking. But their arrangement is completely different from that of a regular person."
Initially, Judge had been forced by Lucas to work here as a scientist and was resentful of his situation. However, after spending some time in the lab, he found himself genuinely enjoying the research. Since he had no choice but to comply, he decided to embrace it.
And honestly… it wasn't bad at all.
Caesar shook his head. "These cells remind me of Kaido's in some ways. They possess incredible regenerative properties and can multiply endlessly. But they can't be used for cloning—at least not in a way that allows them to develop into a full human."
Judge nodded in agreement. "Their strength is their biggest weakness. These cells are so powerful and aggressive that forming them into a whole organism is nearly impossible."
He elaborated, using an analogy: "Think of cells as individuals, and cloning as forming an army. If the cells are like ordinary civilians, it's easy to train them into soldiers. A bit of discipline, some incentives, and high-pressure training will do the trick."
"But these cells?" He chuckled. "They're more like a group of unruly warlords—strong, independent, and impossible to control. You can't form an army out of them unless you have overwhelming power to break their will."
Lucas smirked. "Like how Rocks tried to gather powerful individuals into one crew… only to end up with constant infighting instead of a disciplined force?"
Judge nodded. "Exactly. That's why even Uchiha Madara could only fuse with Senju Hashirama's cells through sheer force of will. His immense spiritual power allowed him to suppress their resistance, but even then, the cells still reacted strongly—enough to imprint Hashirama's face onto his body."
Lucas laughed. "So you're saying cloning is out of the question? So what? I never asked you to create clones."
His gaze swept over the group. "What I need you to do is understand the genetic sequence of these cells and find a way to induce the same transformation in ordinary human genes using external stimuli."
Caesar groaned. "That's a massive undertaking. It won't be something we can complete quickly."
Lucas raised an eyebrow. "Since when have you ever completed a project quickly? Which one of your experiments was ever finished on time?"
Caesar opened his mouth to argue but found himself at a loss for words. Lucas had a point.
Tobirama smirked. "I'll leave some of my Shadow Clones here to assist you. Work hard."
Lucas added, "And in the near future, I'll bring you someone else to help—Dr. Vegapunk, the so-called smartest scientist in the world."
Caesar nearly jumped. "Vegapunk?!"
Lucas turned his gaze toward him. "Something wrong with that?"
Caesar immediately straightened up, his face stiff. "No… no complaints at all!"
Lucas shook his head. "Good. Accept reality—he's simply better than you. Stop wasting time on petty schemes and focus on your research."
With that, Lucas left Shadow Clones behind to manage the research team, while his real body departed the laboratory.
Some Time Later – Another Research Facility
Lucas led Crocodile, Diamond Jozu, Aokiji, and Black Arm Zephyr into a state-of-the-art laboratory filled with advanced scientific equipment.
Jozu glanced around, a faint unease creeping into his expression. "Lord Lucas… why did you bring us here?"
Lucas looked over the four men, then shook his head. "Looking at the four of you, you should already have an idea why you're here."
Zephyr chuckled. "I think I get it. Aside from our strength, we don't have much in common—except for one thing."
Aokiji let out a lazy sigh. "Hahaha… that's right. All four of us are missing an arm or a leg. You didn't drag us here just to remind us of that, did you?"
Lucas smirked. "Not quite. I brought you here because I have two solutions to restore your missing limbs."
Aokiji's interest was piqued. "Two options?"
Lucas nodded. "First, we can clone your missing limbs using your own cells. Second, we can use a different type of cell—one with unique properties."
Aokiji tilted his head. "If we use our own cells, will the new limb be exactly the same as before?"
Lucas shook his head. "No. Your cells are strong, but they need to be weakened before they can form a complete limb. If not, the regeneration process will be unstable."
Zephyr sighed. "Vegapunk tried something similar before, but he abandoned the idea because it was too difficult."
Lucas smirked. "That problem has already been solved. The weakened cells can successfully form limbs. Once attached, they'll function just like your original limbs. The only downside is that, at first, they won't be as strong as before."
Crocodile frowned. "So, we'd have to train the new limb to regain its former strength?"
Lucas nodded. "Exactly. But with your abilities, it won't take long."
Aokiji shrugged. "That's not bad. Even if it's weaker at first, I can just reinforce it with Armament Haki." He grinned. "I've gotten used to using ice as a leg… but not having an arm has been annoying."
Zephyr, however, narrowed his eyes. "Hold on. You said there was a second option. What's the deal with these 'other' cells?"
Lucas' smirk deepened. "Good question. This second type of cell won't make your limbs as strong as your original body, but it has its own advantages—including immense vitality and the ability to manipulate trees."
Lucas explained, "Limbs created from these cells may seem weak at first—even ordinary people can injure them. However, their regenerative ability is extraordinary. Not only do they heal quickly, but this resilience can also extend to the rest of your body."
Diamond Jozu's eyes lit up. "So if I replace my missing arm with this, even if my leg gets injured, the vitality from my new arm could help heal it?"
Lucas nodded. "Exactly."
Crocodile narrowed his eyes. "What about the ability to manipulate trees?"
Lucas smirked. "Think of it like a Devil Fruit ability—it allows you to control and manipulate wood."
Crocodile grinned. "An extra ability? Sounds good to me. I'll take this special cell."
Lucas raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure? You don't want a limb made from your own cells instead?"
Crocodile tapped his golden hook where his hand used to be. "I'm used to fighting this way. As long as I can cover my new hand with Haki, it won't affect my combat style."
Zephyr crossed his arms and laughed. "Wood Style cells, huh? I'll take them too. I never liked how heavy my seastone prosthetic was, but I don't mind wearing a seastone glove. The strength of the palm isn't too important as long as it's protected."
Aokiji shrugged. "I'll choose Wood Style cells as well. My combat style relies mostly on my Devil Fruit abilities anyway. I don't use my legs much, and I've gotten used to fighting with ice replacements. I don't care much about the ability to manipulate wood, but the enhanced resilience is useful."
Jozu nodded in agreement. "Same here. Since I'm a Paramecia-type diamond fruit user, the strength of my new arm won't matter as much. I can reinforce it just like the rest of my body."
Lucas was a bit surprised that all four of them chose Senju Hashirama's cells over their own. Meanwhile, in the chat group, Senju Hashirama himself was even more shocked.
In the Chat Group
Senju Hashirama: "My Wood Style cells are that good? Even these guys, who barely understand them, want them?"
Uchiha Madara: "Hashirama, do you really not know how valuable your cells are, or are you just pretending? Your cells are one of the most precious resources in the entire ninja world."
Whitebeard: "I'm honestly surprised they all chose Wood Style cells without hesitation."
Sebastian Shaw: "You're thinking about it the wrong way. From their perspective, this choice is completely reasonable."
Howard Stark: "Exactly. People are naturally drawn to new and exciting things, and they love experimenting. For them, swapping out an arm or a leg isn't that big of a deal. If they don't like the new limb, they can always replace it again!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu: "Damn… that actually makes sense! They've already lost a body part once, so they probably don't feel too attached to it anymore. Changing limbs again isn't a big deal to them."
Whitebeard: "Lucas, are you really planning to steal Vegapunk? That guy is practically the World Government's most valuable asset!"
Golden Lion Shiki: "Shihahaha! So, does this mean the group leader is about to start a war with the World Government?"
Doflamingo: "Fufufufu~ Can't hold back anymore, huh? Planning to overthrow the World Government and take its place?"
Lucas: "Not at all. I'm not interested in fighting them right now. My priority is getting Vegapunk. At most, I'll teach them a lesson if they get in my way."
Sword God Ryuma: "Ah, I see. You're upgrading your people's combat effectiveness in preparation for future battles, correct?"
Lucas: "That's right. Speaking of which, there's something important I need to tell you all—I'm planning to bring you back."
Whitebeard: "..."
Sword God Ryuma: "..."
Golden Lion Shiki: "..."
Lucas: "You're all wasted just sitting in this chat group. I've decided to reincarnate you into a new world so you can continue to shine. I understand that some of you don't want to interfere in the world you originally belonged to, so I came up with a solution—world replacement."
Senju Hashirama: "World replacement?"
Lucas: "Exactly. Hashirama, you don't want to interfere in the ninja world, right? Then I'll reincarnate you into the Pirate World, where you'll have no ties or conflicts with your past. Since no one there knows you, you'll be free to act however you like."
Pirate King Roger: "That's an amazing idea! I want to go to the ninja world and see what it's like! There must be plenty of thrilling adventures there!"
Whitebeard: "I have no problem reincarnating into the ninja world. Ace, what do you think?"
Fire Fist Ace: "Sounds good to me!"
Pirate King Roger: "..."
Lucas: "I know where Whitebeard and Ace's graves are, but what about Golden Lion and Roger?"
Golden Lion Shiki: "I died in Impel Down. The World Government probably kept my body."
Roger: "I was executed in Loguetown, so they likely took my body as well."
Lucas: "Then it looks like a clash with the World Government is inevitable. Whether it's for Vegapunk or for your bodies, there's no avoiding it."
Sword God Ryuma: "My body was buried in Wano, but later stolen. Can you find enough remains to reincarnate me?"
Lucas: "I'll do my best."
Kariya Matou: "If you reincarnate me, can you send me to my own world?"
Tohsaka Tokiomi: "No way! Kariya, don't even think about it!"
Howard Stark: "It's not true resurrection, it's Edo Tensei-style reincarnation. You'd basically be a living corpse. You wouldn't be… well, normal."
Kariya Matou: "I don't care. As long as I can watch over them silently, that's enough."
Howard Stark: "…You really are something else."
Lucas: "Your world? That actually works out for me. I need someone in the chat group to keep an eye on that world anyway—especially to notify me when the Holy Grail War begins."
Namikaze Minato: "Sir, have you already set out to deal with the World Government?"
Lucas: "Not yet."
Namikaze Minato: "That's good, because something urgent just came up. I just returned to Konoha with two Uzumaki survivors when I heard that Hyuga Hiashi and his two daughters have suddenly disappeared."
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