Pure animal Monsters won't do.
Pure human powerhouses won't do either.
The body must contain human genes while possessing animal abilities.
In that case, the experimental subjects created by Genus are the best choice.
Genus's ideal is to promote the evolution of the human species.
These experimental subjects from the House of Evolution,
no matter how inhuman their appearance might be,
are actually modifications carried out based on 'one direction of human evolution'.
Reaching a member count of ten isn't difficult.
What needs consideration are the three executives with dragon-level strength.
"Genus, how long will it take to cultivate a new Carnage Kabuto?"
Genus didn't understand the reason for the question.
But he still answered honestly:
"I already have the successful data; simply manufacturing another one isn't difficult."
"However, there are issues with his personality shaping. If you need a qualified and loyal subordinate, he probably doesn't meet the requirements."
"If we make adjustments to change the factors causing his personality abnormality, the time required might..."
"If we slightly lower his power, can the time be shortened?" Aokiji asked again.
Genus analyzed the possibility internally.
Before long, he gave an answer:
"No problem. My inference regarding his abnormality was also that it was related to his strength."
"Physical condition intuitively affects the will."
"The power in his body loses control very easily, which in turn affects his thinking patterns."
"Depending on the extent of the strength reduction, the modification time will decrease accordingly."
Aokiji and Genus continued their discussion.
He had only two requirements.
At minimum, the strength must reach the 'Dragon' level.
They must be able to follow orders and fit the definition of a subordinate.
As long as the newly cultivated and modified Carnage Kabuto could satisfy these two requirements.
The three executives needed to unlock the progress bar.
Maybe creating three Asuras would complete it... No, that's not safe enough.
When grinding the progress bar for 'Justice Execution' before,
he only expanded into subsequent Monster farming after conducting experiments himself and confirming the existence of the BUG.
The idea of creating three Asuras hadn't been verified.
If it didn't work in the end,
it would waste more time.
The other two executive candidates needed further consideration.
While they were talking,
Mosquito Girl, standing behind Aokiji, was getting a bit restless.
Her nose twitched slightly, discerning the faint chemicals emitted by a human body in the air.
This scent... Lord Aokiji was just doing... not long ago?
Her newly adapted leg limbs couldn't help but twitch.
A faint crimson flush appeared.
This kind of scent could intuitively reflect a biological state.
Ordinary people couldn't sense it at all.
But for her, who possessed mosquito-like sensory organs,
this scent was truly strong and powerful~ So strong and powerful!
What is Lord Aokiji discussing? I don't understand.
But he seemed to say that from now on, I'm his subordinate?
The relationship has progressed another step.
Then will he do the same thing to me?
If that's the case, I should be able to suck a little bit of his blood, right?
Hmm... but he already has someone to do that kind of thing with, will he still look for me?
Should I be more proactive?
"What are you doing?" Aokiji's voice was very close.
Mosquito Girl snapped back to reality.
Only then did she realize it wasn't just his voice that was close.
She was almost pressed against Aokiji's back.
Mosquito Girl quickly bounced away, explaining nervously:
"I was just, just smelling a scent, and accidentally..."
Aokiji didn't care much about her behavior just now.
Instead, he looked at her thoughtfully.
At the same time, he asked Genus:
"Genus, can Mosquito Girl's strength ceiling reach dragon-level by sucking blood?"
"Theoretically, yes," Genus recalled the data.
"But it requires a large amount of blood, or the high-quality blood of strong individuals."
"Furthermore, the strength gain after sucking blood isn't permanent. A small portion is refined into her own power, but most of it will gradually fade over time."
"To maintain dragon-level combat power long-term, she needs frequent, regular feedings of blood."
It seemed she could be a candidate for the second executive.
Aokiji nodded and instructed:
"First, remove her tracking devices and such. I'll take her away in a bit."
Mosquito Girl's heart throbbed wildly.
Could it be that the opportunity has come?
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"You'll live here from now on."
Aokiji pointed at the villa and said to Mosquito Girl.
It wasn't the villa he lived in.
It was a villa in the Z-City Ghost Town.
Because Aokiji lived nearby, the range of the Ghost Town wasn't as vast as in the original work.
But the area it covered still wasn't small.
Aokiji had Genus go through the formal procedures to buy this villa at an extremely low price.
It was convenient for him to come and feed her blood to cultivate the second executive.
At the same time, it allowed Mosquito Girl to monitor any unusual movements in the Ghost Town.
Waiting for the establishment of the Monster Association.
Mosquito Girl curiously rushed into the villa, looking around inside and out.
She had brought a pile of her own luggage.
It seemed more than half of it was purchased clothes.
"Get familiar with the place first. I'll bring some blood over later."
Flame Clouds rose as the Azure Dragon soared.
The overwhelmingly powerful life aura made Mosquito Girl salivate.
"Slurp~ If I could just take one sip of Lord Aokiji's blood, I wonder how delicious it would be~"
She watched Aokiji fly away, then looked at the luggage and clothes she had brought.
Making a decision in her heart, she began to take action.
Aokiji originally intended to fly directly to A-City.
To pick up the frozen Monster ice sculpture figurines stored at the Association Headquarters.
Heat them up, and the blood would still be drinkable.
But he hadn't flown for long.
After a moment's hesitation, he turned around and flew back home.
In the bedroom.
The blanket was curled into a ball.
Tatsumaki was still sleeping soundly with her head covered.
The food prepared earlier hadn't been touched at all.
Aokiji gently adjusted the blanket so it no longer covered her head.
He made another portion of food and put it in the microwave to keep warm.
He placed some medicine on the bedside table.
After finishing this, Aokiji quietly left again.
After a long while.
Eyelids flickered slightly, and emerald green pupils reflected the bedroom's image.
"Hmph..."
With a hint of satisfaction.
The room became quiet once again.
A-City, Hero Association Headquarters.
Sitch stood on the roof.
He checked his watch from time to time and straightened the details of his clothes.
His face, which symbolized composure in the eyes of his subordinates, couldn't help but reveal nervousness now.
During the wait, where time felt exceptionally slow,
Sitch finally saw a massive body looming in the sea of clouds.
"It's really a Dragon..."
Sitch was dazed, an exclamation escaping his mouth unconsciously.
A body identical to those in myths and legends, permeated with the mysterious colors of fantasy.
The leisurely drifting clouds seemed to be a playground for the other party.
As the giant dragon shuttled through, they obediently clung to the Azure Dragon scales.
The giant Azure Dragon circled down.
Just as it was about to touch the Association building,
the giant dragon vanished in an instant.
Aokiji waved a hand in front of him.
"Stop dazing off. Where are my Monster ice sculptures?"
"...Everything is ready." Sitch could hardly hide his complex expression.
"Mr. Aokiji, there's one more thing. A 'guest' said they wanted to meet you."
An inexplicable rumbling sound came from below.
Jet thrusters fired violently to provide power.
Accompanied by a metallic sheen, a robot loaded with various weapons rose from the outside of the building.
Light points flickered on its rounded metal head, emitting a distorted electronic voice:
"First time meeting you. I am Dr. Bofoi."
...
[Throw some stones]