Ginny continued, "Don't worry, Vegapunk promised that he would preserve Kuma's consciousness."
"And Hera will help us too."
Bonney pouted; she didn't dare abuse her ability at home. "Hera, Hera again. I was stopped by that guy Hera."
Hera observed the half-mechanized Tyrant Kuma and said, "Will the final modification take place after this is over?"
Tyrant Kuma nodded without saying a word.
Hera sighed, "Sigh, my energy... You and Bonney are really a pair of troublemakers. Since I'm helping, I might as well go all the way. Stay still for 'Gemini Sword'."
The 'saikū' swept across Tyrant Kuma's body, but miraculously, no scars appeared on him.
Another version of Tyrant Kuma suddenly emerged from his body and fell to the ground.
Looking at the somewhat dazed Kuma, Hera said breathlessly, "This is your fully modified body from a parallel world."
Next, the 'Forging Sky' in her hand transformed into the 'minute hand'. 'Rewind-Rewind Fruit: Fourth Bullet'. Special energy gathered in the barrel of the 'minute hand'.
The bullet hit Tyrant Kuma's original body, and his body gradually regressed to how it was when the modification began. His expression also became more vivid.
Hera said, "Alright, this should do. There's a mechanism set inside this mechanical body that can automatically record what it sees."
"It also possesses your devil fruit ability, so don't worry, it won't be exposed. When the time comes, just hand this version of you over to those Celestial Dragons."
"I have the highest control authority, followed by Ginny, Bonney, and Vegapunk. You just need to find a place to hide."
The restored Tyrant Kuma was a bit confused. "Then what about the intelligence?"
Hera was somewhat speechless. "For the intelligence you're looking for, you're better off asking Vegapunk. Who could you possibly contact as an undercover agent? What do those ordinary Celestial Dragons know?"
"Just live your life in peace with Ginny. I'll handle these matters. You and the Revolutionary Army just need to keep gathering strength."
Tyrant Kuma nodded and asked, "Is there anything else I can do?"
Hera pointed at the mechanized Tyrant Kuma and said, "No. Send this thing to Vegapunk. Also, find a suitable training place for the Straw Hat crew. Don't show up again after the 'modification' is complete."
Tyrant Kuma nodded, his expression returning to seriousness as he resumed his post-modification appearance.
With a wave of his hand, he teleported his modified self back and then headed toward the Straw Hat crew, who were in the middle of a fierce battle.
As Observation Haki swept through again, Rayleigh sensed the familiar Haki and remarked in the tavern, "What a powerful Observation Haki. That little kid Hera has grown stronger again."
Shakky leaned against the side of the tavern, puffing out clouds of smoke. "Aren't you going to help those little guys? They can't withstand the Marine's encirclement right now."
Rayleigh said, "You're right. It seems these old bones of mine need to move a bit."
After Luffy escaped, he ran toward his companions. "This is bad. It looks like Sister Hera is getting serious. We need to hurry up and coat the ship to enter Fish-Man Island."
Sentomaru, carrying a battle-axe, blocked Luffy's path. "Are you the pirate with the highest bounty among the Supernovas, Straw Hat Luffy? Stay right here."
Luffy's companions arrived after hearing the sounds of battle. Luffy looked at Sentomaru and asked, "Who are you? Are you with the Marines too?"
Sentomaru cracked his neck and said, "I'm not going to tell you who I am. I am Sentomaru, the man with the tightest lips in the world."
Sanji couldn't help but retort, "Didn't you just say it?"
The Marines and Sentomaru surrounded them, and two Pacifistas joined the fray.
Usopp's eyes nearly popped out in fear. "Isn't that Shichibukai Kuma? Why are there two of them?"
Sentomaru said, "These are Pacifistas developed by Vegapunk, combining Kuma's appearance with Admiral Kizaru's lasers. They were created specifically to supplement the World Government's military strength."
After speaking, he covered his mouth. "Oh no, you despicable pirates! You actually made me reveal a secret!"
Just as Sentomaru ordered the attack, 'Pluton' Rayleigh arrived on the scene.
Rayleigh's Haoshoku knocked out the surrounding Marines. He kicked Sentomaru's axe, sending him flying. "Are the people of the World Government so afraid of the rise of new powers?"
Sentomaru grit his teeth and looked at Rayleigh. "'Pluton' Rayleigh, how dare you obstruct the World Government's actions? Do you not want your retirement anymore?"
Rayleigh carefully adjusted the intensity of his Haoshoku, keeping it at a level that would knock people out without killing them.
The others from the argo met the Straw Hat crew. Luffy faced off against a Pacifista. Using Gear Third combined with Armament Haki, he fought the Pacifista to a standstill for the moment.
Just as Zoro was about to help his Captain, Kuina stepped forward. "We meet again, Zoro. Let me see what you've learned on your journey."
An invisible Sanji launched a sneak attack, but his kick was caught by Reiju. Reiju's leg was coated in a black light; her training on Amazon Lily had allowed her to awaken Armament Haki as well.
Sanji's figure appeared. Looking at Reiju blocking his path, he said with a serious face, "Big sis, move aside. The Captain needs my help."
Reiju shook her head. "No. Not unless you can get past me."
Seeing that communication was impossible, Sanji's figure became transparent again, but Reiju still detected his position and stopped him.
Reiju said, "This is Observation Haki; it can sense nearby enemies. The gap between your strength and Luffy's is too large. I can't let you go to the second half of the New World to die."
Nojiko tried to control the iron inside the Pacifista, but this issue had already been considered during its design. The materials used were special alloys.
Brook drew the sword hidden in his cane and, along with Franky, Usopp, Chopper, and Robin, attacked the other Pacifista.
After realizing she couldn't manipulate the metal inside the Pacifista's body, Nojiko turned her target to the metal around her.
A bolt of lightning flashed. The metal Nojiko was controlling was hit by lightning and turned into a pool of molten iron.
Nami's figure was eager to try. Such opportunities to teach her sister a lesson were rare.
Rayleigh's leg, imbued with Armament Haki, hovered above Sentomaru's head. Strangely, it stayed raised for a long time without coming down.
Hera's Observation Haki sensed Sentomaru's urgent situation. 'Shadow Gathering: City of Devouring Time'. Black patterns crawled onto Hera's body.
With the boost from the City of Devouring Time and the 'First Bullet', Hera arrived at high speed. Her leg, covered in black shadows and Armament Haki, kicked toward Rayleigh's raised leg.
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