"Highlord, everything is ready. Dr. Tsukimi has arrived at Watcher's Island, and the next step is to teleport to the moon."
Judge reported to Wright, who hadn't expected that Enel's previous operation to eliminate the Space Pirates had drawn the attention of Dr. Tsukimi. Detecting abnormalities, Tsukimi had dispatched the Spacey Four to the moon to investigate.
Upon reaching the moon, the Spacey Four encountered Enel and Judge, who were handling the remains of the Space Pirates, thus establishing contact between Dr. Tsukimi and Wright.
The ruins of an ancient lunar city buried underground had been discovered. With Wright's guidance, Enel used his Rumble-Rumble Fruit powers to "recharge" the ancient city, successfully awakening the slumbering lunar robotic guards.
When Dr. Vegapunk learned of Dr. Tsukimi, the ancient lunar city, and the two nearly identical small robots, he was profoundly shocked.
Similarly, Dr. Tsukimi was thrilled at the prospect of meeting the legendary Dr. Vegapunk.
Thus, the three top scientists—Tsukimi, Vegapunk, and Judge—decided to convene on the moon for a groundbreaking scientific conference destined to alter the world, yet unbeknownst to the world itself.
"I'll be there shortly."
On the moon, inside a conference room built within the ruins of the ancient city, the three scientists finally met.
"Vegapunk... long time no see!"
Judge couldn't help but sigh at the sight of Vegapunk after decades apart.
"Thinking back, our days of research together feel like just yesterday."
"Judge, congratulations on finding the right path."
With his hands tucked into his lab coat pockets, Vegapunk smiled faintly.
"I'm still bound by heavy shackles, while you are free to contribute to the world."
"Hahaha... Vegapunk, you're far freer now than you think—if the World Government found out you were here, they'd probably go mad!"
"Indeed... And this must be Dr. Tsukimi. I've heard of your esteemed name."
Vegapunk greeted the kindly smiling Dr. Tsukimi with a respectful nod.
"Both hailing from the Future Kingdom of Baldimore, you are my senior."
"Hahaha... Vegapunk, please don't call me that."
Tsukimi waved his hand modestly.
"A genius scientist five hundred years ahead of humanity—your name is renowned even in my distant homeland."
"The discovery of the Lineage Factor is nothing short of revolutionary—Judge, your contributions should not be overlooked."
"You flatter me, Dr. Tsukimi. Your creations—these intelligent robots—are nothing short of miraculous. I always believed it impossible for pure machines to achieve human-like intelligence."
Wright, watching the three scientists exchange pleasantries, finally intervened.
"You three are each top experts in your fields. Now it's time to join forces."
"The construction of war machines is a necessity—the darkness of this world runs far deeper than you imagine."
"The moon's secrets and its connection to the surface are becoming clearer, but there is still much to uncover."
"Dr. Tsukimi, Dawn's Watch extends an invitation to you. This secret organization I founded aims to achieve world peace. With your help, we can come one step closer to that goal."
Having learned the purpose of the meeting from Judge, Dr. Tsukimi did not hesitate.
"If Dawn's Watch was founded by Admiral Wright and includes Vegapunk, then I will join."
His kindly smile gave way to a grave expression.
"When the World Government abducted Vegapunk and forced his genius to serve their selfish desires, I left Baldimore without hesitation."
"In the South Blue, where the World Government's control is weaker, I sought to remain hidden—if they discovered the technology behind intelligent robots, it would be a disaster."
Vegapunk touched his nose thoughtfully.
"Admiral Wright, you may still have doubts—Baldimore likely has deep ties to the moon."
"Dr. Tsukimi and I each inherited fragments of lunar technology. Deciphering these fragments gave us insights that surpassed others."
"I spent most of my life deciphering robotic technology," Tsukimi admitted with a wry smile. "Perhaps it would have taken you far less time."
"Human energy is limited. I'm just an ordinary man. Those technologies expanded my horizons, allowing me to see the world with a transcendent perspective—that was their greatest gift."
"In any case, there's still time."
Judge interjected.
"With our combined strength, we can build an unprecedented force to lay the foundation for the final battle."
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After detailed discussions, Wright finalized the new division of Dawn's Watch—
With the moon as its base, the Third Legion, Wrath of Thunder, was established, led by Enel as the legion commander, commanding the Intelligent Mech Corps.
The Intelligent Mech Corps combines Vegapunk's weapon systems, Judge's Radiant Gold alloy armor, and Tsukimi's mechanical intelligence system, using Enel's Rumble-Rumble Fruit as an infinite energy source. Through parallel operation with intelligent robots, the corps could sustain continuous combat.
The mechs were not designed as independent sentient beings—destroying one would not mean the loss of life. Instead, they functioned as external armor, without the constraints of artificial life.
Until the research on the Lightforged Beacon advanced further, the Wrath of Thunder would accumulate forces on the moon, waiting for the right moment to descend to the surface.
"Yahahaha... At last, how could such a divine endeavor be without the Thunder God Enel?"
Watching the ancient lunar robotic troops cheerfully reactivated by his electricity, Enel spread his arms and laughed.
"Indeed, the Vearth is this god's paradise—this god's domain!"
"This god will lead the army of gods to cast down all false gods!"
"Yahahahaha!"
"Hey, hey... Thunder God, your legion doesn't even exist yet!"
Wright reminded him helplessly.
"And commanding an army isn't as simple as bombarding targets with lightning."
"Starting today, you'll collaborate with the three doctors to develop new electric energy weapons—surely you wouldn't rely on Admiral Kizaru's lasers as your weapons?"
Wright flashed a chilling smile.
"Dr. Vegapunk has extensive experience researching Logia users..."
"Surely you know how Admiral Borsalino's laser weapons came about?"
"This will be an unforgettable experience!"
Enel paled.
"I don't believe you, you bastard!"
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