Chapter 521: The Key to Awakening
On the massive sphere floating in the sky, Brett had returned to his original form, standing upon it. Before him were Admiral Fujitora, who'd served as transportation, and Dr. Vegapunk, who'd come to introduce his product.
"Hahahaha! Using anti-gravity technology so it can move freely! The shell made from the same material as Pluton's hull is a seamless design—incredibly sturdy while able to move freely in the deep sea!"
The old man spread his arms wide, laughing with what could only be called passionate enthusiasm. "The energy stored inside is enough to maintain its operation for decades! During this time, it will rise and set around Fish-Man Island every day. During every daytime, it will release infinite light and heat, bringing brightness and warmth to this deep sea!"
"Truly breathtaking technology."
Admiral Fujitora sincerely exclaimed. "This way, combined with bubble technology, even the deep sea will become habitable."
"This is a genius's technology!"
The old man placed his hands on his hips, looking thoroughly proud.
"Can it serve the same function as the sunlight Eve brought?"
Brett asked with concern.
Since Dr. Vegapunk had taken action, this sphere's function should be beyond doubt. It could definitely help, but the question was how much help.
Could it have the same effect as the sunlight Eve brought?
Could it make this sea's marine plants grow vigorously like before, bringing the island's residents sufficient food supplies?
"No need to worry!"
The old man waved his hand. "The light it releases will penetrate the seawater like radiation, spreading to very distant places."
"Though it can't be like the real sun treating all beings equally, in this deep sea it should already be sufficient!"
"Excellent!"
Brett couldn't help snapping his fingers. "Let's get it operational quickly, Doctor! Right here?"
He'd just heard the Doctor say this sphere would operate outside Fish-Man Island, moving around the island in the deep sea.
"Its operational trajectory has already been set. Operating from here is no problem!"
The old man pulled out a remote control and handed it to Brett. "Such a momentous occasion—you should activate it yourself, boy!"
"Then I won't be polite."
Brett naturally accepted the remote control without hesitation, pressing it directly.
Then the sphere they stood upon began emitting faint light, immediately starting to vibrate.
"Looks like my ability is no longer needed."
Admiral Fujitora smiled as he sheathed his sword. The Gravity-Gravity Fruit's ability was thus cancelled, but this massive sphere didn't fall because of it. It still floated properly in the sky, and in the next second had already begun flying upward at considerable speed.
Brett grabbed the old man and jumped down from the sphere. Fujitora followed close behind. They looked up as that sphere traveled upward, finally passing through Fish-Man Island's massive bubble into the deep sea.
Almost the next instant, brilliant light flowed down from above, directly illuminating all of Fish-Man Island, making even the surrounding deep sea transparent.
Everything was like returning to before, when the Sunlight Tree Eve still delivered sunlight downward.
The entire Fish-Man Island instantly became agitated.
The past few days, Brett had cosplayed as a human-shaped sun delivering light and heat to this island, but now the light and heat flowing down was clearly different from what Brett had radiated before.
Of course, more obvious was that massive light sphere hanging in the sky.
"What's going on? What's this light?"
"It's being released from that light sphere in the sky. Could Brett have used some new technique?"
"Whether light or temperature, everything's become completely different from just now!"
"What's happening?!"
Fish-Man Island's citizens became incredibly surprised.
Brett looked up at the sky. His Observation Haki had long since extended beyond Fish-Man Island into the deep sea, observing that sun drifting outside.
Like a super-large light bulb, the sphere now floated quietly in the deep sea, quietly releasing its light and warmth.
However, it was actually moving slowly. Very slowly.
It looked quite good indeed.
"Excellent work, Doctor! This way, there should be no problems!"
Brett praised sincerely.
Then next, have Neptune send people to notify the island's residents that the crisis has been resolved.
"Since this matter is resolved, then, Doctor, could you help me with one more thing?"
"Hmm?"
The old man tilted his head. "Don't tell me you want me to make you a moon in the sky too?"
"Why would you think of that?"
The corner of Brett's mouth couldn't help twitching. "This is about my ability awakening."
"Oh, awakening. You haven't given up on that yet?" Vegapunk nodded. "But didn't I already say before? I know nothing about this either. Whether artificial Devil Fruits can awaken—no one can say."
"Since achieving awakening through my own efforts is an unknown variable, then I'm thinking, couldn't we achieve it through scientific means?"
Brett said, "My fruit may not necessarily awaken, but the original Fish-Fish Fruit Mythical Beast Model: Azure Dragon can definitely awaken, right?"
"When you extracted his lineage factor, he probably hadn't awakened yet, but now he's definitely completed it!"
Brett curved his mouth into a smile. "In that case, why not extract his lineage factor again, and merge the different parts with me in patch form?"
"Just like back then."
"Oh!!!"
The old man's eyes widened, then he cheered with delighted surprise. "Makes sense, makes sense, so much sense, Brett!! You're a genius, boy!"
"Just like adding abilities to you on the foundation of the replica Azure Dragon Fruit, why couldn't we add awakening ability too! And since it's already part of the ability, it even bypasses the ability quantity limitation!"
"..."
Fujitora remained silent, but he felt like he'd just heard something incredible.
"Haha, then quickly bring Kaido over!" Dr. Vegapunk was already impatient.
Brett showed an appropriately modest smile, curving his mouth to reveal two rows of white teeth. "He's been staying on Fish-Man Island as a guest, after all."
"Oh! Whatever's fine, bring him over quickly, Brett! I can't wait to start experimenting!"
The old man acted as if he didn't know, though he'd just used Kaido's lineage factor before.
Perfect. I can't wait either.