Island Egghead Island

[Kaka]

Dr. Vegapunk read through the contents of the letter. By the look on his face, Dr. Vegapunk was quite surprised by whatever was written inside - though he kept it to himself for now. Little did Sun know, whatever was written inside the letter, would also make it so that Dr. Vegapunk would trust him. As Dr. Vegapunk stashed the letter back into the envelope and put it into his clothing, Sun spoke, going on to explain what his goal was. A Humandrill, speaking about unity of all races. A noble man stood in front of Dr. Vegapunk, inspiring the old man. As for how Sun would do it - he would tackle the problem that ensnared the whole world. Always did, always would, still does to this day - a fight for scarce resources. If resources were abundant, to the point where everyone would have more than enough, then there would be no reason for strife and war. Right...?

But... Sun was young, and his beliefs were still immature.

You are a noble young man. I wish it was this simple, but the older I grow, the more I realize it is not scarcity of resources that keeps us fighting.

Some men... simply have innate urge to control and overpower others. To rule. To conquer. Even when they have it all... they continue to conquer, as that is what they live for.

Afraid that if they don't continue to conquer... somebody else will conquer them.

Dr. Vegapunk said, quite profoundly, and likely as a shock to Sun and Hagiri. Dr. Vegapunk's view of the world seemed a bit more... pessimistic. Though if asked, he would probably simply call it realistic.

Having said that... your purpose is good, and it should help, at least.

Dr. Vegapunk said, having trust in Sun - partly due to the letter from Leonard Burns. Sun proclaimed that he would prove his usefulness by exterminating the danger that was approaching Egghead Island. Hagiri spoke up as well - stating that he wanted to make himself useful as well, and that he would support the man that he followed.

A gun you say... well, there is one that should prove to be useful against the incoming threat.

Dr. Vegapunk said, walking over to a storage. Scrimmaging through it, Dr. Vegapunk pulled out a bazooka esque weapon. He would hand it to Hagiri. It was likely different from what Hagiri had imagined, but it would be useful.

This one shoots out giant bubbles. The bubbles are made of sea energy and weaken any Devil Fruit user who touches them. They also don’t pop as easily as regular bubbles.

Dr. Vegapunk explained, his nerdiness shining through - as if he was giving a lecture.

Now then... young men. Herein lies the problem. The threat that is coming for Egghead Island... is one of your own.

 

[Ichimonji]

Egghead Island - #15

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Labophase - Building B
The two visitors came face-to-face with Dr. Vegapunk himself. The old man read the letter, deciding not to disclose its contents. It’s secrets held even from the Cipher Pol agent who delivered it, Sun Wukong. Carrying will of the People, the Humandrill recounted his past, one of strife, war, regret, and loss. To reveal his dream of making one of war’s biggest reasons obsolete: resources. If anyone could do it, it was Vegapunk. A lofty goal the World Government would not allow. Enter the equalizer, the fangs: Sun Wukong. Hagiri voiced his support of the Humandrill, and Sun would respond with a gentle nod asa. thank you. Both men offered to deal with the "danger" approaching the island.

Vegapunk called the Humandrill "noble", yet his words turned to reality. Sun Wukong looked down, embarrassed. Like a child being corrected by his parents. Yet, the man's chest suddenly widened, his friend flashing in his mind. The Humandrill would quickly retort.

[Sun Wukong] "Then we will eliminate that urge as well."​

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A dreamer. A man who unapologetically pursued his values, his dreams. A fool. Young and clumsy. Yet, one couldn't help but like fools like him. Vegapunk responded to Hagiri's question, showing him the gun. A gun that shot out bubbles, effective against DF users. A weapon to keep. For a sniper like Hagiri, it was priceless.

Shortly after, Vegapunk would turn to the threat at hand. To Sun's surprise, Vegapunk said the threat was one of their own. Did Vegapunk mean the World Government? This was not the moment to blow Sun's cover. Yet, if it came to that, Sun had already made his choice - the one in the sand drawn.

[Sun Wukong] "I see. Please, tell us more."​

 

[Gambit]

Hagiri and Sun voices out their supports to each other and to Vegapunk primarily. With that, the sniper requested something of value. Back in the World Pirates, Gairom was the one who crafted his weapons included the sturdy marbles and dice that he used in battles. Having aimed for a gun, the old fart garnered his inventory and found a pretty exciting one.

Hagiri spoke up as well - stating that he wanted to make himself useful as well, and that he would support the man that he followed.

A gun you say... well, there is one that should prove to be useful against the incoming threat.

Dr. Vegapunk said, walking over to a storage. Scrimmaging through it, Dr. Vegapunk pulled out a bazooka esque weapon. He would hand it to Hagiri. It was likely different from what Hagiri had imagined, but it would be useful.

This one shoots out giant bubbles. The bubbles are made of sea energy and weaken any Devil Fruit user who touches them. They also don’t pop as easily as regular bubbles.

Dr. Vegapunk explained, his nerdiness shining through - as if he was giving a lecture.

Hearing Vegapunk, Hagiri couldn't help but reminisce the old days with Gairom. His eyes sparkled but kept his tears from streaming. He held the sea-energy emitting bazooka and scrutinized it whilst listening to what the scientific genius divulged.

Now then... young men. Herein lies the problem. The threat that is coming for Egghead Island... is one of your own.

"?!!!"

He gazed at Sun who'd most likely share one, too. He put a scowl on his face as he gripped the handle of the weapon tightly.

"These enemies you'd tell us."

"How strong are they actually?"

"What are the chances of us meeting them anytime soon?"

"And more importantly, why would they even dare to be a threat to you; a man of science their resources practically were sourced from? I just don't understand."

"Don't tell me, you work for someone else."

The sniper said, worried that he might be a burden. This could also eclipse him from being valuable asset to Sun's team if he wouldn't match up.

 

[Kaka]

Sun voiced his dream, a dream that was met with a dose of reality from Dr. Vegapunk. And yet...

[Sun Wukong] "Then we will eliminate that urge as well."​

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Dr. Vegapunk curled a smile. A man of unfathomable intellect, information and ability, that was who Dr. Vegapunk was. And yet, sometimes, such intellect and ability make one lose that childish vigor that is necessary to change the world.

You're right... I think we can do it!

Dr. Vegapunk said, excited by Sun's words.

The enemy that is coming...

Spoiler

Is Cipher Pol Aigis...!

Dr. Vegapunk said, revealing the enemy.

And they are closing in on our shores already. One of my weapons should be guarding the shoreline... the fighting will begin any minute now.

What are your decisions... Sun-kun? Hagiri-kun?

I wouldn't blame you if you backed out now.

 

[Ichimonji]

Egghead Island - #16

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Labophase - Building B
To Sun's surprise, Vegapunk said the threat was one of their own. This was not the moment to blow Sun's cover. It would be in contravention with Leo and Vegapunk's benefit. If Sun had to repel the World Government, it would all come to ruin. Yet, if it came to that, Sun had already made his choice - the one in the sand drawn. The agent waited with bated breath for Vegapunk to state who was threatening them. Those who believed they could topple a city as advanced as this one, with even Warlord Numa "The Tyrant" as a bodyguard. Then, Vegapunk said those words: 'Aegis'. Likely the worst possible outcome. To repel those who. would accept him in their ranks.

Sun Wukong had to make a decision. After a long sigh, he locked eyes with Vegapunk, and with conviction, gavels response.

[Sun Wukong] "Show me where. I'll drive Cipher Po Aegis back."​

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The monkey man had stood up and declared with conviction. A line had already been drawn in the sand. It was time to defend it.

 

[Kaka]

Much to Dr. Vegapunk's surprise, Sun affirmed with great conviction that he would stand by Egghead Island and what its technology represented for the future - despite the fact that it would introduce grave risk to Sun's own life, as well as his standing within the World Government.

I guess I should not be surprised...

Leo-kun has always been the type of man who knew how to pick his people.

Dr. Vegapunk said, complimenting Sun's conviction and allegiance to Leonard Burns.

Having said that... we should probably not compromise your standing within the World Government. I will ask you to complete this mission...

Without giving away your identity.

Dr. Vegapunk said, walking over toward a door that led to another room. He motioned for Sun and Hagiri to come with. Once in the other room, Dr. Vegapunk would motion for them to come over to a large machine that stood off to the side. The door of the machine opened and Dr. Vegapunk would ask the two to go inside.

This invention is called Trancos. By going inside, the machine will provide you with a completely new set of attire. It will hide your tail...

Dr. Vegapunk said, pointing toward Sun's Humandrill tail.

... as well as your face. It will also provide you with a voice changer. Refrain from using abilities that would compromise your identity.

Dr. Vegapunk said, limiting their ability to fight greatly. But, it was necessary.

Once you're done... we will depart. The incoming force is great... now, two more of my weapons joined the fray. But they will not be able to hold the line for long.

I will call Sentomaru-kun.

 

[Ichimonji]

Egghead Island - #17

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Labophase - Building B
With conviction terrible, Sun Wukong staked the last decade on the line to defend the future. Dr. Vegapunk curled a satisfied grin, before revealing a twist of his own. The inventor also agreed Sun's cover should not be blown, and introduced them to the Trancos. The inventor went on to explain it would change appearance, voice, and even faces to build a perfect disguise. One catch: Sun was to be careful not to reveal his identity through his abilities. That meant the use of the Numa Numa no Mi was out, as it was unique. While Rokushiki would not be odd for a Government Island inhabitant, the high-level variants of the Cipher Pol were likely off-limits. A conundrum. Sun's battle abilities had been cut down significantly.

Yet, the agent seemed unfazed. He looked at the machine and expressed excitement, before turning to Hagiri.

[Sun Wukong] "Whoa! No way! I get to be turned into a ghost?! SOOOOO COOL!!!!"​

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[Sun Wukong] "Hagiri, you should also change. I gave a full report to the Pols after World Pirates. They'd spot you a mile away."​

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A full report meant the Pols knew about Hagiri. A detail that could not be left out of his report. Though, his abilities were relatively unknown, leaving Hagiri without a handicap. Before they went any further, Sun Wukong would stop punching the air with excitement to ponder. This device gave Wukong a unique opportunity. Known to mimic everything they see, even Wukong could not change his appearance to mimic another. A truly complete disguise could be made. For one who lives in stealth, this was bliss.

The Humandrill audibly pondered the possibilities.

[Sun Wukong] "Hold on! One needs to speak the image into existence. Let me think... who do I want to channel? Hmm."​

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[Sun Wukong] "Must be capable. Able to act as a double agent. Hmmm. Also willing to betray even the Cipher Pol for the good of all! Maybe be a bit stoic and cool like Leo. Hmmm. Would be nice to wear a crown. Fearsome in battle but loyal to their own, like a bloodhound!​

Sun Wukong kept rambling and rambling. There was an comical uncomfortable silence as the man listed quality after quality, calling out someone who likely never lived. Clapping his hands together to show he had the image in his mind, the Humandrill went into the machine with no hesitation. A few beeps and boops later, the chamber door would anon, the smoke slowly clearing to show the one Wukong had become.

The agent took a step forward in the new disguise.

Spoiler: IC Reveal

The gentle feet of a woman graced the labophase. A battle armored attire was worn over her chest, the muscular build defined through even the iron. Over the armor was a long white coat, fitting for royalty. The woman had piercing blue eyes with long eyelashes and waist length blonde hair. The woman's lips are were defined and rather full - a striking sign of femininity despite her tough appearance. On top of those golden locks was a crown: a Queen.

Enter The Bloodhound.

[Sun Wukong] "Look at me, I'm fearsome, harsh, and cold. I have no emotion and have a rod up my ass. I don't even like hugs from mermen. Survival of the Fittest."​

The Humandrill made a comically serious face and begun making fun of herself. An inside joke. One that even Wukong himself would not get. But the Timmahs of the world would. Likely having to stop because Hagiri would reprimand the now female agent, Sun Wukong would apologize and straightened up. As the Humandrill waited for Hagiri, he strapped a bandolier on his chest. Here, as if they were ammo, Sun Wukong stored the dials that his body produced. He could not fit all of them, unfortunately. Lastly, the Humandrill placed his custom dial bazooka and Sarutobi pole across his back. The agent was not used to carrying his weapons - they were always inside his body.

Sun Wukong would thank Vegapunk and ask them to lead them towards the battlefield.

 

[Gambit]

When Sun and Hagiri vowed their conviction to protect the science sage, the latter gestured to follow him to a large machine that stood off to the side. It opened eventually and Sun would enter first.

Trancos, that's a perfect name even for a machine. A big leap for mankind. That really is astounding, he thought before responding to the agent.

"This is a perfect cover for you Wukong.", Hagiri said. "And, yes. I need to change as well. I don't want to be captured here."

During his thought process, the Humandrill did not wait any longer before entering the strange room. That was despite Vegapunk's explanation of what lay ahead.

As Sun was changing inside, the sniper took note of the name he heard several times ─ Leo. Why do I feel like I heard that name before? What is his relationship with these two men? They seem to know a certain secret that made this old man a target of his own kind. Is this how dangerous the World Government is in terms of exhibiting its own code of justice?

Still at the Labophase - Building B and wandering deeper, a woman wearing armour suddenly emerged from the Trancos. "Whoa!"

She has piercing blue eyes with long eyelashes and waist-length blonde hair. The cape she wears is elegant. For a moment there, Hagiri's attention was enthralled. Until the woman spoke of indecent remarks. It was Wukong after all.

Hagiri strode and left a comment on what he saw. "Nice arse.". And he entered at long last.

The former pirate murmured inside. He thought that there was no way Wukong should be prettier than him. He was a monkey before the transformation. And if he was not mistaken, the goal is to not blow the cover. Inside his mind, he already has an appearance to wear. He fashioned this idea in his head and it eventually materialised inside the room so magically.

Hagiri's bazooka suddenly floated and flipped backwards multiple times in mid-air before turning into a baton with a crystal that is ruby red in colour. Fire erupted from the ruby crystal as she transformed into a slim girl with hair as long as Wukong's. Hagiri's woman version was silhouetted at the time but the curves on her body were pretty apparent. Glowing neon lights and bubbles surrounded the young woman as she continued to spin like a ballet dancer. The fire that manifested earlier began to spiral around her in a finer stream. As she rotates, his black boots turn into red high heels before the scene reveals her now porcelain-like legs. It then revealed that his pants turned into a mini-skirt matching the shade of her doll shoes. She was wearing a neat white sailor uniform which had a red gem in the center. It has three white stripes on it. She displays six-pointed stars dangling from her red stud earrings. She was adorned with a plain red choker. And as she opened her eyes, her forehead revealed a magical tiara, glowing crimson.

Hagiri opened the door and went outside only to expose her beautiful long black hair to Wukong's blonde. His gun that turned into a baton crystal became a purple front bow with her circular red brooch. The holster on his waist was keeping a deck of metal cards but now they turned into a deck of Ofuda's.

"How do I look, Sun?", she asked the other flirtatously before winking her left eye.

Spoiler

 

[Kaka]

Both Sun and Hagiri were ushered into the Trancos, told by Dr. Vegapunk to change their appearances so that they would go unrecognized by the Cipher Pol Aigis. Aside from a completely new attire, the two had access to a change of hair, as well as a voice changer, allowing for quite the convincing makeover - and make full use of it they did. The two came out of the Trancos, different people. One was a regal woman of blond hair, blue eyes, long eyelashes and a voluptuous yet firm and muscular looking body. A gladiator woman if there ever was one. The other was a more slender looking woman of long black hair. A drop of sweat comically rolled down the back of Dr. Vegapunk's head, he had not seen this coming. But, this would do.

Well, I think it's clear to say they will not recognize you. As long as you don't use your abilities indiscriminately.

Dr. Vegapunk said, once again reaffirming and restating that limitation.

Now then, it's time to get going.

Dr. Vegapunk said, turning around and walking away. He himself would grace the frontlines.

Skipping ahead a number of minutes, the group was seen heading toward the shoreline - moving atop the treetops of the forest that spanned all the way there. The group was five men and women strong - Dr. Vegapunk himself, carried by Shaka and followed by Lilith. With them were Sun and Hagiri in disguise. As they were traversing the treetops, they would see the shoreline in the distance. And there, a massive shockwave went off, one powerful enough and large enough to destroy a whole town.

The powerful shockwave created winds powerful enough to reach all the way to where Dr. Vegapunk and the group were, still retaining enough strength to cause the trees to sway violently. A battle was already underway on the shoreline. If the group approached closer and looked ahead, they would find the participants of the battle. Standing on the shoreline, facing the incoming fleet, was a figure that Sun and Hagiri had ran into before. And alongside him, three others.

Spoiler

Spoiler

Incoming was a force in great numbers....

Spoiler

 

[Ichimonji]

Egghead Island - #18

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Labophase ----> Shoreline
The unusual duo went into the contraption with little hesitation. The trust they displayed towards Dr. Vegapunk told a book on what they thought of Dr. Vegapunk. Commander Leo's word was as good as gold, enough to risk everything for one he trusted. The two came out completely different than how they came in. Both women, comically. Sun as a serious, pedantic, and confident woman. Hagiri as a sparkly, over-the-top, young lady. Waiting in anticipation, Sun comically burst into laughter when h saw Hagiri in his get-up.

The now-woman had to comically hold himself back - he was channeling a hard-ass, after all.

[Sun Wukong] "You look ridiculous, Hagiri! Chuhuhuhuhu! Oh, wait. Serious face."​

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The Bloodhound, as Sun would refer to himself going forward, would nod as Dr. Vegapunk told them it was time to leave. Through the forest and to the shoreline, the group made it to the battlefield. A large blast greeted them, forcing even the Bloodhound to widen her eyes. An incredible sight. The paw-sized burst was eerily familiar. After all, the two had fought the creator a few hours ago. When they arrived, the duo was greeted with a secret government project, one that did not even reach Cipher Pol 9's ears: The Seraphim. It was now Sun realized the "Kuma" they had fought was not "Kuma" at all, it was this contraption. It now made sense: the small Numa thought they were enemies: the World Government invaders.

Child versions of the Shichibukai in Lunarian's bodies. The agent was still channeling the hard-ass woman, hence his new tone.

[Sun Wukong] "I should have expected as much, Dr. Vegapunk. Are these new pacifists? The ability to use devil fruit powers is outstanding. I look forward to learning more."​

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[Sun Wukong] "We won't get upstaged. Bring them all on!"​

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The Bloodhound slammed her right fist into her open left palm, grin of confidence in her face. The Bloodhound hoped Dr. Vegapunk answered his inquiry, but understood they were gonna begin the battle. There was little time. The target was, however, far away for now. That was only a problem for one of them. With a proud parental face, Irra pointed towards the distance and addressed Hagiri.

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[Sun Wukong] "Hagiri, show them why you're one of the most dangerous man in the seas with a gun."​

 

[Gambit]

Hagiri went out of the changing room, the Trancos, and the first one to tease him was the blonde alteration of Wukong. The indecent in his speech was still present though. The sniper spoke with an authoritative and condescending tone, mirroring the tough yet splendid image of the woman he morphed into. "You need to find the way you address a lady, knight of some kingdom.", he raised his left brow before flicking her hair backward using his left hand.

After the talk was done, they started heading toward the shoreline. Little did Vegapunk know, that Hagiri was able to loot another clutch weapon. The mechanism of this one is anyone's guess for now. However, when they were finally closing in, a massive explosion was heard coming from that direction and all of them exhibited shock as the gust of wind kept on blowing from that direction. Hagiri lowered his stance, bending his knee and protecting his face using his two hands, made of a woman.

"Kyaaaah..."

Her skirt was blown away from behind, displaying her undergarment. You could see the balls. After all, it seemed not everything was altered. If Sun saw this which is doubtful for he took the frontline, he would have wondered if his balls were there still.

"Those are winged creatures!", Hagiri said in awe. "I thought they were all extinguished from this world?!"

[Sun Wukong] "Hagiri, show them why you're one of the most dangerous man in the seas with a gun."

Hagiri's thoughts were briefly paused when Sun assigned him a delicate task to prove his importance as well. He nodded before starting to back. "Fine. But to do that, I should not take the front. I will leave the tank to you, Sun."

After saying that, Hagiri immediately activated his awareness and spread them across the battlefield, trying to locate a perfect place to hide. Finally, he found a certain watchtower where he could hide a fight without having to risk the sole purpose of his ability and talent.

 

[Kaka]

The powerful gales borne of the Ursus Shock that had been set off, swept over the forest and the treetops, shaking them violently. The Dr. Vegapunk fighting force stopped in their tracks, Sun and Hagiri marvelled at the display of power by Dr. Vegapunk's newest invention - the Seraphim. Sun complimented the great potential of the Devil Fruit replicas, to which Dr. Vegapunk nodded.

Indeed... they are my greatest weapon.

Dr. Vegapunk said. Sun and Hagiri got ready, the former telling the latter to make good use of his sniping powers - and the latter deciding to stay in the back. He found a tower in the distance, and would make his way there, while Sun was left to charge the frontlines himself, and grab all the attention. Off in the distance, out at sea, silhouettes stepped up to the fronts of their ships. They all jumped, employing Geppou and making their way toward the shoreline. Only 20 seconds or so later, they would land.

Cipher Pol Aigist 0 agent, Guernica.
Cipher Pol Aigist 0 agent, Maha.
Cipher Pol Aigist 0 agent, Joseph.
Cipher Pol Aigist 0 agent, Gismonda.
Cipher Pol Aigist 0 agent, Stussy.

Confronted by the four Seraphim, they were at a standoff. Guernica looked into the distance, noticing Dr. Vegapunk's group atop the treetops.

Dr. Vegapunk is here. Proceed with the mission.

Roger that.

Let us go.

Time for the World Government's victory.

Mmm ~

 

[Ichimonji]

Egghead Island - #19

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Shoreline
The Seraphim and Sun stood at the front line, with the Humandrill making good on his word and standing in front of the line. Hagiri perched himself up, waiting for his opportunity to strike unsuspectingly. The Urusus Shock may have well been a beacon, for the invaders quickly landed on the shoreline. Five Cipher Pol 0 agents, some who Sun Wukong had seen in passing when interviewed for the Aegis job. They were the real deal. The true secret organization of the World Government, the personal sect to the Celestial Dragons themselves. Sun Wukong had already been thinking of how he could channel The Bloodhound and throw the tents off the scent on Sun's true identity: he needed a flashy cool line, much unlike the Humandrill.

The first CP0 agent, Guernica, identified Dr. Vegapunk in the distance ad issued an order.

[Bloodhound] "Welcome to Egghead Island, ladies and gents. I'm afraid we can't have Dr. Vegapunk go with your little has-been cult. This is as far as you go."​

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The woman puffed her chest and took a step forward, showing she would draw the line in the sand. There was not an ilk of fear or hesitation. Perhaps it was the woman he channeled, perhaps it was stupidity, perhaps it was trust in his capabilities. Whatever it was, it was resounding. Cipher Aegis immediately made known they were here for Dr. Vegapunk, and given their entrance, it was not to shake hands. The situation had escalated, and The Bloodhound was ready to put on a show.

With confident sarcasm, The Bloodhound spoke with overt dramatic flair.

[Bloodhound] "I am Irra "The Bloodhound", your server today in this fine establishment. We have only one thing on the menu today: a can of whup-ass. Served hot or cold. Side of fries."​

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A curt of sarcasm. The woman chuckled confidently. She then turned to Cipher Pol 0 agent Guernica, who had issued the order. One would guesstimate his giving orders made him the leader. A fine cover. For Sun Wukong knew from his connections that Guernica was indeed the leader in this small group. The excuse was valid. This meant that Sun Wukong would eventually go under Guernica. A twist of fate. In the same vein, taking him down was the most important job of all.

The Bloodhound pointed to Guernica.

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[Bloodhound] "You, the out-of-date-okama-scarf-wearing-dodo-fart-spraying-body-built-like-a-naked-mole-rat-born-in-the-wrong-format, with the ugliest mask. You seem to be the Leader. I presume you'll be paying. Allow me to serve you first."​

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The roast. If these Seraphim were human, maybe they'd laugh. Irra used her right hand to grab the long pole strapped to her back. A dialed weapon. Sarutobi "Monkey King". While the use of Rokushiki had to be limited, and the use of the Numa lost, dials were still fair play. Even in the Cipher Pol it wasn't known the extent of Sun Wukong's weapons.

Irra bent her knees and dashed towards Guernica, starting the battle off.

[Bloodhound] "Open wide!"​

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Spoiler: Weapons

Sarutobi “Monkey Jump”
Sarutobi is a long pole, made out of an Eisen Dial imbued in the center. It is almost as long as Sun Wukong himself, often kept inside him. The edges are imbued with Heat Dial, able to sear and ignite anything it touches. One of its ends has Seastone.

• Heat Dial (x1)
• Eisen Dial (x1)
• Milky Dial (x1)
• Lightning Dial (x1)
• Seastone Tip (x1)

 

[Kaka]

Sun, or rather Irra as he introduced himself, stepped to the front of the line, taking command of the situation. Welcoming the Cipher Pol Aigis, telling them that there was a can of whup-ass on the menu, and then calling their leader an ''out-of-date-okama-scarf-wearing-dodo-fart-spraying-body-built-like-a-naked-mole-rat-born-in-the-wrong-format, with the ugliest mask''. Guernica's eyes narrowed behind his mask - sharp and piercing. He ignored all of the pointless insults, and cut straight through them all.

''Bloodhound'' Irra... that name... I know it...

Guernica said, having trouble recalling where exactly he had heard it. Whoever this Irra person was, she was of utter mystery - an enigma unknown to the world. But an intelligence agency like the Cipher Pol Aigis, had heard of that name before. There was one piece of information that Guernica recalled. Irra was described as a brash old woman. Brash fit the description... but the women that stood in front of him now, was undoubtedly young. Young and in her prime. It did not fit the description. Regardless, this would be pushed to the back of his head for now. Irra took out a long pole, bent her knees and dashed toward Guernica.

Maha, Joseph, Gismonda and Stussy all rushed forward, aiming to intercept the brute of a woman. However, it was them that would be intercepted. As the four agents dashed past Guernica and toward Irra, the four Seraphim dashed past Irra, meeting the four agents head on. Kuma clashed with Maha, Mihawk clashed with Joseph, Jinbei clashed with Gismonda, and Boa clashed with Stussy. The path between Irra and Guernica was clear. Guernica took a step forward with his left foot and then swung his right leg, unleashing a powerful Rankyaku. The flying slash was spiraling and sported a razor sharp serrated edge, Busou-shoku no Haki screaming. An all out battle between the Dr. Vegapunk force and the Cipher Pol Aigis force ensued.

Spoiler

101-119: 4. City Block Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 10. Large Country Level

 

[Ichimonji]

Egghead Island - #20
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Shoreline
First come, first serve. Come get this can of whup-ass. The forces stared each other down, ready to engage for their opposing beliefs. In this place, Sun would prove his allegiance; against his would-be boss, oddly enough. With Dr. Vegapunk safe on the cliffs, and Hagiri perched for support, Sun, disguised as the Bloodhound, begun the battle. Guernica, the leader, was the primary target. As the woman keyed in on Guernica, the other agents came to interfere. However, the Seraphim intercepted them, each engaging in a battle that shook the shoreline. Among the explosions and light shows, Guernica cut the wind, buzzing his way towards the oncoming threat.

Irra did not deviate from her path. Instead she swung her pole in an upwards motion, plugging a dial into it, the pole black with haki and contorting shape. The Eisen blade formed a serrated blade that was swung against the air blade, forcing black lightning to spawn off the impact point. Guernica may be surprised. Not only was the air blade blocked, it was absorbed into the blade - an Axe Dial.

[Bloodhound] "Nice try! Take this..."​

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[Bloodhound] "EISEN AXE SLASH: BURNNNN!!!"​

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The Bloodhound stated as she swung her blade downwards right after the attacks collided. From it, came the same air blade Guernica shot out. This one, however, was red with fire. A fire dial released with the Axe Dial slash formed a fiery air blade that closed in on Guernica, dwarfing him. Upon impact, or lack thereof, the attack would explode in a fiery explosion. Sun knew of Guernica's tekkai. Elemental attacks were the counter, and Irra had many at her disposal.

The woman never wavered, now closing in on Guernica.

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Spoiler: DPS/Techs

Guernica DPS: 10. Large Country Level
Sun DPS: 5. 120. Town Level +3 (A Rank) + 2 (CoA) = 10. Large Country Level

= Equal / Block / Absorbed​

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Sun "New" DPS: 5. 120. Town Level +3 (A Rank) + 2 (CoA) = 10. Large Country Level

Eisen Axe Slash: The user outfits his Eisen weapon with an Axe Dial. A swing of the Eisen weapon not only slashes, but activates the Impact Dial upon touch, creating a secondary attack for maximum damage.
Requirement: 61 Mastery, 61 Vitality
Rank: A

 

[Kaka]

Guernica's powerful flying slash collided with Irra's Eisen blade, the two attacks equal in force - however, a well hidden Axe Dial was at work, and the cutting force behind Guernica's flying slash was absorbed into the Dial. Irra then swung again, unleashing the flying slash back at Guernica. This time, a Fire Dial was at work, adding fire to the flying slash, igniting it. Guernica knew that he could not take the attack on, due to the fire that could burn and scorch his Tekkai. Instead, Guernica swung again, this time his other leg, unleashing the same flying slash that he had unleashed earlier. The two attacks collided powerfully, sending a strong gale outward in all directions. Both Guernica and Irra rushed forward, and as the two attacks cancelled each other out and disappeared, the two combatants would meet in the middle.

With the distance now closed and the two rushing forward to collide, Guernica cocked his right arm backward, fingers locked and hardened. Tekkai Kenpou hardened the muscles around the fingers, and black Busou-shoku no Haki clad the hand in armor, turning Guernica's bare hand into a mighty weapon.

Guernica hurled his right arm forward, his attack blitzing with Shigan level speed. A five fingered Shigan.

Shugan...!

Spoiler

101-119: 4. City Block Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 10. Large Country Level

The other Cipher Pol Aigis agents and the Seraphim continued to fight, turning the shoreline into a warzone.

 

[Gambit]

Securing his post, Hagiri disguised as a beautiful young fucking maiden lanced her palm forwards, unloosing a tremendous awareness Haki across the battlefield. "Territory...", he uttered under his breath through his female soprano voice.

The result whereby increases the circumference of his reach, dropping the use of any scoping instrument to lock his targets. I terrible power indeed. He was not born a strong fighter physically, but he was gifted with something useful during his youth. And through this advancement, he would be able to capitalise on the expertise he has in sniping.

"5 targets..."

"I shall make use of any opportunity I have. Since all of them are dealing with their respective opponents. It would be unwise to fire any shot knowing that our allies and Sun could be compromised.", he said as he viewed the battles from half a kilometre away from the scene.

"And if Sun kept on fighting at close-quarter, I would not be able to fire away."

Sniper Hagiri now punched through the silencer, formerly a lipstick after the transformation into the barrel of his rifle, previously a baton, hand-made specifically by his old fallen master Gairom. Together they activated a long rifle after pushing a button. A creation of science indeed.

He crouched like a hunting leopard, and down he analysed the situation. He kept his breath in sequence but lightly. He only needs a single opportunity. And the moment he found a clear shot, he would do so.

 

[Ichimonji]

Egghead Island - #21
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Shoreline
The first round concluded with a stalemate. Irra had used her dial style to absorb the incoming attack and revert it back, this one with fire. Guernica, with enough distance, re-creted his slash to counter. The explosion would carry over, the two figures splitting the smoke and meeting in the middle, weapons ready. A confrontation in style. The two big guns finally met. Irra's eyes flashed red through the smoke. The Queen roared as she hurled her Eisen sword forward with her right hand, it contorting with black and reconfiguring dials. Guernica's five-fingered attack met a block of Eisen sword, formed into a human-sized shield. Like Guernica's attack, the Eisen sword was shot out at Shigan-speeds. It was a variation of Shigan, using the pole (like Kumadori), but in shield-form.

There was a impact heard for a mile, black lightning spawning off the impact point. Yet, Guernica may figure the Eisen sword, able to mold, would aim to take ahold of his hand, if for a moment.

Suddenly, a bazooka phased from the shield, just above the hand, right in Guernica's face.

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[Bloodhound] "Dodge this..."​

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Dodge this. A pillar of impact, fire, and electricity erupted from the bazooka. By absorbing the impact of Guernica's blow with an Impact Dial, moving it to the bazooka, and activating it along with a Thunder Dial, a shell of devastation impact, fire, and electricity erupted. The result was a massive explosion that engulfed both Irra and Guernica, outfitted with haki, point-blank range.

Irra had been blown back by the explosion. Her clothes were scarred. A woman crazy, she let off a bomb in her face. Thankfully, Irra was behind the Eisen shield. What's more, she was unaffected by the fire and electricity, her true body of mud. If Guernica was truly attentive, he'd notice she was unaffected by the electricity, no doubt odd - mud being a non-conduit. What's more, Irra was supposed to have two hands. For her to shuffle all those dials at that speed was odd. In truth, hidden by the Eisen shield, hands of mud were at work. Unlike Irra, Guernica have to deal with the burning and the electricity, hoping to act as a paralyzing agent. The attack would also threaten to send Guernica reeling.

If Hagiri (@Gambit) was attentive, this was could be his moment. A target lost in smoke, electricity, and bagged. Irra The Bloodhound had no shortage of tricks up her sleeve.

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Spoiler: DPS/Techs

Guernica DPS: 10. Large Country Level
Sun DPS: 5. 120. Town Level +3 (A Rank) + 2 (CoA) = 10. Large Country Level

= Equal / Block / Absorbed​

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Sun "New" DPS: 4. 81-100 (Dial Mastery) + 4 (S Rank) + 2 (CoA) = 10. Large Country Level

Impact Bazooka: By outfitting an Impact Dial on the nozzle of a Burn Bazooka, the user released both simultaneously, adding impact power to the shell. This causes a devastating explosion of impact and fire.
Requirement: 100 Mastery, 100 Strength
Rank: S

 

[Kaka]

As explosions and clashes continued to sound off on the battlefield, fights fought between the Cipher Pol Aigis agents and the Seraphim - Irra and Guernica clashed in the middle. A powerful, Tekkai Kenpou reinforced, black Busou-shoku no Haki clad Shugan collided with a reinforced Eisen Shield, the loud thud borne of the clash echoing far and wide. Guernica's eyes widened in shock as he saw his attack stopped. It was not for the fact that his attack was stopped per say - it was how convincingly it was stopped. Like his attack met a completely unmovable object. An Impact Dial inside the shield made the convincing difference. Right as Guernica's attack was stopped, the barrel of a bazooka formed from the Eisen Shield right above Guernica's hand. Inside, fire burned and electricity crackled.

Shi-!

Before Guernica could react, the fire, lightning and concussive blast erupted, engulfing both him and Irra. Guernica was sent reeling backward, skidding across the sandy terrain before he came to a stop. Black Busou-shoku no Haki was fading from his body, having been used as a defensive armor. Tekkai Kenpou further tempered Guernica's well trained body, this two layered defense mitigating the concussive force of the blast and the blunt damage that it had the potential to inflict.

Spoiler

DPR: 10. Large Country Level

Guernica's Durability: 120: 7. Mountain Level (due to Tekkai) + COA: +3 (defensive path 120 COA) = 10. Large Country Level

DPR equal to durability: normal damage

Tattered clothing, significant bruises, dealt by the powerful concussive blast. But, most of the damage was normal, injuries that a tempered Cipher Pol Aigis member was subjected to during training on a constant basis. Nothing that Guernica couldn't handle. The burn marks and the lingering paralysis, however, would hinder Guernica for a while yet.

Who are you...

Guernica inquired, glaring at Irra with anger in his eyes.

 

[Ichimonji]

Egghead Island - #22
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Shoreline
A powerful blend of elements surged forth at Guernica. Yet the man was as fearsome as the name Aegis. Behind her Eisen Shield, Irra stood her ground, unaffected by the side effects of paralysis or burns. Nevertheless, she grunted and gritted her teeth as some of the blowback from the Impact reached her. Irra had an arsenal of tricks up her sleeve that sent the leader reeling back. He attempted to speak but found Irra to be relentless; after all, she was a Bloodhound. An experience agent, Irra knew Guernica was only trying to buy time for the paralysis to wear off, and The Queen would have none of it.

With lightning speed, The Bloodhound kicked the ground ten times in the blink of an eye, using Soru to vanish from her position and reappear in front of Guernica. Her right hand was cocked back, cupping a rare dial. Her voice resonated across the battlefield, answering the question as she launched her attack. Her voice was so loud that even Vegapunk, in a safe location, could hear it. It carried a conviction that echoed far and wide.

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[Bloodhound] "I am.... VEGAPUNK'S FRIEND!!!!!"​

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Words of conviction. She was Vegapunk's friend. No one would touch him. Yet, these were not just words; actions spoke much louder, resonating. Irra was about to do something that might seem insane, an act of risking one's own safety to such an extreme. Only friends would take such risks. As The Bloodhound materialized in front of Guernica, offering him no time to recover, her left hand, cocked and ready, shot forward at a speed even greater than a Shigan. A Jet Dial released a burst of air, propelling her fist towards the center of Guernica's chest in a devastating punch, fueled by the Will of a Friend. Held in her fist, with its shell facing outward, was a rare dial.

[Bloodhound] "JET REJECT PUNCH!!!!!"​

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At the end of the punch, Irra activated a Reject Dial. The combined blast of the high-speed punch and the Reject blast made even the Ultimate Attack of the Six Paths, in its basic form, pale in comparison. The blast, aimed at Guernica's chest, surged forward, hollowing the area in front of it.

The dial warrior was pushed back herself. Her body skidded along the ground wildly, leaving a trail of blood. When she came to a stop, Irra coughed up blood, gasping for air. Her abdomen armor had been shattered, revealing a nasty wound. Irra, being a logia, could have avoided the blast by transforming her body into mud. However, she had an unwavering commitment to her cause and chose not to activate her mud body to protect her secret. As a result, her body bore the brunt of the blowback, all for the sake of a friend.

Spoiler: DPS/Techs

Sun DPS: 5. 120 (Strength) + 5 (S+ Rank) + 2 (CoA) = 12. Small Continent Level

Jet Reject Punch: An even more upgraded version of Gedatsu’s Jet Punch. The user activates one of the extinct Jet Dials on his elbows to throw a punch so fast that it disappears. Upon touch or will, the Reject Dial the user holds is activated, hollowing out an area.
Requirement: 100 Mastery, 100 Vitality
Rank: S+