One Piece: Scientist Simulator

[Number of remaining simulations]: 2

[Simulation Project]:

"Research on Biological Cloning in the Pirate World: Mermaid (Shirahoshi) Bloodline Factor Cloning Technology."

[Necessary Conditions for this Simulation]: Blood factor theory, Shirahoshi's blood.

[Status]: Necessary conditions have been met.

[Simulation Begins!]

Year 1:

After acquiring Shirahoshi's bloodline factor from Fish-Man Island, you promptly returned to the Hive Research Institute to commence cloning experiments. Extracting the mermaid princess's unique genetic material, you proceeded cautiously, opting to avoid fusion with Lunarian bloodline factors. This subject—the Ancient Weapon Poseidon—required a pure recreation of its original essence.

Maintaining the integrity of Shirahoshi's bloodline, you initiated the embryonic phase in the specialized cloning chamber, designating it as "Chamber No. 3."

Year 2:

Humanoid Ancient Weapon cloning presented unique challenges, distinct from ordinary cloning. However, your advanced techniques adeptly navigated these hurdles. The embryo thrived within the chamber, but your focus was interrupted.

Kaido contacted you with news—he had unearthed Pluton, the super battleship, and invited your expertise. You declined, committed to Poseidon's development.

Shortly after, Yamato reached out in distress. The Five Elders had unleashed the national treasure upon Wano Country before invading it themselves. The land was devastated, and Kaido's whereabouts became unknown.

Year 3:

The embryo matured, reaching a physical age of 10. You awakened the clone, christening her Poseidon No. 1. Initial tests revealed her inability to summon Sea Kings, reducing her to a mere mermaid with limited fish communication abilities.

Rather than deeming this a failure, you hypothesized that her powers required a traumatic trigger for awakening. With this in mind, you prepared the next phase.

Year 4:

You fabricated false memories for Poseidon No. 1—a loving family, a doting father and mother, and protective brothers. For half a year, she lived in blissful ignorance. Then, tragedy struck.

A staged "World Government agent" attack claimed the lives of her entire family before her eyes. Poseidon No. 1 broke down in grief, crying out in anguish. Her cries summoned dozens of Sea Kings. She had awakened.

Year 5:

Your success emboldened you, but you had not forgotten Shirahoshi herself.

Returning to Fish-Man Island, you found the timeline disrupted. Princess Otohime, who should have perished three years prior, remained alive. The assassination attempt had never occurred, nor had the Celestial Dragons visited due to most of them being dead now. These changes delayed Shirahoshi's awakening.

Under the cover of night, you met Otohime and conspired with her. A staged assassination was planned, culminating in her "death" during a public speech. The event played out as intended, but Shirahoshi's awakening did not follow.

Realizing the presence of Poseidon No. 1 suppressed Shirahoshi's potential, you confirmed a critical discovery: only one "mermaid princess" can exist in an era.

Year 6:

Comparing the evolved bloodline factor of Poseidon No. 1 to Shirahoshi's original, you identified significant differences stemming from awakening. Using Poseidon No. 1 as the genetic template, you began cloning Poseidon No. 2.

Upon injecting the embryos into the cloning chamber, you ordered Poseidon No. 1 to commit suicide. She complied.

Year 8:

Poseidon No. 2 awakened immediately upon maturation, summoning Sea Kings without external stimulus. Encouraged, you used her evolved bloodline factor to begin cloning Poseidon No. 3.

Poseidon No. 2, like her predecessor, was instructed to end her life. She obeyed without hesitation.

Year 10:

Poseidon No. 3's birth marked a breakthrough. Her energy levels surpassed 220 billion, nearing the monstrous levels of Big Mom (Energy level 250 billion).

Your research indicated the humanoid Ancient Weapon still had untapped potential. As you prepared for Poseidon No. 4, an unexpected threat emerged.

Imu, having returned from "outside time," led the World Government's forces in an assault on your Hive Research Institute. The Five Elders, the Knights of God, and countless agents mounted an overwhelming offensive.

To safeguard your work, you ordered the Earthly Branches to flee with your personnel. Staying behind, you employed absolute invisibility to evade capture, narrowly escaping after a long fight with Imu.

Year 11:

You established a new research facility in North Blue. There, you began cloning Poseidon No. 4 while continuing to refine your methodology.

Poseidon No. 3 was instructed to commit suicide. As expected, she complied.

Year 17:

Poseidon No. 4 emerged from the cloning chamber, a fully awakened Ancient Weapon. Unlike her predecessors, she exhibited a human-like divergence from her mermaid origin, possessing legs in place of a tail. Her energy levels exceeded those of even the strongest Earthly Branches, cementing her as your greatest creation.

[Simulation Ends!]

Standing in the Sea Forest, Edie silently reviewed the simulation's data. Skipping the rewards and minor details, his attention zeroed in on a critical entry:

[In the tenth year, Imu returned from outside time and attacked the Hive Research Institute.]

1520, the year Monkey D. Luffy set sail and the start of the original One piece timeline. The implications of this alignment were profound.

"Could the system truly predict the future?" Edie mused.

Or perhaps, Imu's returned even earlier than that, with 1520 merely chosen as the moment to reveal herself.

"Maybe she returned a long time ago and simply hid. I need to determine Imu's exact return date."

With this thought, Edie immediately began preparing for a second simulation.

[Simulation Project]: "Research on the Time of Imu's Return"

Do you wish to begin?

No!

As the topic was set, Edie quickly canceled it. He understood that while this might pinpoint Imu's precise return, it would cost him a valuable simulation attempt. With more pressing research ahead, wasting a chance on such a specific inquiry seemed unwise. If a simulation failed but still provided the desired information, it wouldn't cost anything—and that was the approach Edie preferred.

Soon after, Edie devised a new research topic.

[Simulation Project]: "Research on the Nature of the System Itself"

[Necessary Conditions]: Possess a Scientific Research Simulation System

[Conditions Met]

[Simulation Begins!]

Edie raised an eyebrow in mild surprise. As a scientist, he had come to terms with both reincarnation and the system's existence, no matter how incomprehensible. But today, his goal wasn't to uncover cosmic truths; it was simply to ascertain the exact time of Imu's return. Yet, the system seemed capable of simulating itself—an intriguing revelation.

"Well, I'm not complaining," he muttered.

[Year 1]:

You became deeply curious about how the system operates and began your research.

[Year 2]:

No progress.

[Year 3]:

No progress.

[Year 9]:

You spent your days enjoying life with friends, listening to Uta's songs, basking in the sunlight, and exploring the vibrant world of One Piece.

[Year 10]:

Imu returned from outside time and discovered your Hive Research Institute on April 4, 1520. Prepared this time, you avoided the confrontation entirely by relocating the institute.

[Year 100]:

Still no progress on understanding the system.

[Year 200]:

You admitted defeat. In the face of the universe's vastness, humanity's understanding is minuscule. Resolving the system's mystery remained far beyond reach.

Simulation Failed.

Despite the failure, Edie smirked in satisfaction. "Perfect." He now had a date—April 4, 1520. Though subject to minor butterfly effects, this time was likely immutable.

However, Edie wasn't content with this approximation. He launched a third simulation, once again focusing on the system's mysteries, knowing it would result in failure yet yield the information he sought.

[Year 1]:

You resumed your research on the simulation system.

[Year 10]:

Through careful surveillance, you dispatched Shenhou to the ruins of Mariejois and released a swarm of bees equipped with monitoring technology. One day, a faint white light flashed across the screens—it was Imu. She had returned from exile outside of time itself. The date was February 27, 1520.

"Got it!" Edie's grin widened as he ignored the rest of the simulation details. February 27, ten years from now, was the exact date.

"This time, I'll prepare in advance. She'll die the moment she reappears."

Edie's mind raced. The Time-Time Fruit transports people into the future, preserving their exact state and coordinates. If I'm prepared, Imu won't even have a chance to react.

The butterfly effect might save Princess Otohime, but it couldn't change the date of Imu's return. That moment in time was already set in stone.

"Fascinating," Edie muttered. "I didn't expect the system to have such a hidden feature. Who knows what else it might be capable of?"

Setting Imu's matter aside for now, Edie turned his attention to another pressing matter.

[Additional Reward]: Poseidon No. 4

Do you wish to receive it?

Yes.

A flash of white light illuminated the room, revealing a colossal mermaid over ten meters tall. She had long, flowing pink hair cascading down her back, a taiyaki-shaped hair ornament resembling rabbit ears perched atop her head, and striking blue eyes full of joy.

"Lord Heavenly Father~"

Poseidon No. 4 swayed her red fish tail and crawled forward, her expression radiating excitement. Despite her towering presence, she giggled playfully, exuding innocence.

"You're 30 years old physically," Edie observed, his gaze briefly lingering on her fish tail. "Can you split it to walk on two legs?"

"I don't like it," Usagi—Poseidon No. 4—pouted. "But if it's the Heavenly Father's order, I'll do it!" Her every movement brimmed with charm.

However, her demeanor betrayed a youthful naivety inconsistent with her physical age. Growing in a cloning chamber had accelerated her body's development, but her mind remained childlike.

"Your name is Usagi," Edie declared.

He floated into the air. "Come. Let's visit your prototype, Shirahoshi."

Usagi's bright eyes widened in alarm. "Heavenly Father, wait! I can't fly!"

"Summon the Sea Kings to help you," Edie suggested.

"Of course! As expected of the Heavenly Father!" Usagi's face lit up with realization.

Edie sighed. Adorable, but don't let appearances fool you.

She was, after all, a humanoid Ancient Weapon.