As we set sail into the depths of speculation, one burning question emerges: When did Vegapunk collect the DNA samples that would weave the tapestry of these formidable beings?
The inception of the Seraphims, those formidable hybrids bearing the genetic imprints of iconic characters, is shrouded in mystery.
While Vegapunk’s scientific brilliance knows no bounds, the timeline of his endeavor remains a tantalizing puzzle.
Let’s hoist the anchor and delve into the possibilities.
The project likely began as a whisper in Vegapunk’s brilliant mind long before it materialized.
The ingenious scientist might have collected the initial samples during different periods, seizing the opportunity when powerful figures like Jimbei, Kuma, Crocodile, and Moria wore the mantle of Shichibukai or languished in the cells of Impel Down pre-timeskip.
The enigmatic Daz Bones, known for his formidable powers, also found a place in Vegapunk’s genetic library during his time in Impel Down.
Was Buggy, the unwitting comedic genius, part of this early collection?
Unlikely, as Vegapunk may not have viewed him as a significant figure until he ascended to the rank of Shichibukai.
However, the most pivotal shift in Vegapunk’s focus likely occurred after the cataclysmic events of Dressrosa. With Fujitora advocating the abolition of the Shichibukai system, Vegapunk’s interest in creating powerful assets—enter the Seraphims—might have intensified.
We witnessed Vegapunk gifting Señor Pink’s Devil Fruit to S-Sword, suggesting a post-Dressrosa sampling timeline.
Mihawk, Doflamingo, Boa Hancock, and others might have unknowingly contributed their genetic essence to Vegapunk’s masterpiece during the timeskip or afterward.
But the real conundrum lies in Boa Hancock’s involvement.
Did Vegapunk capture the essence of the Snake Princess before or after her fateful encounter with Monkey D. Luffy?
A Seraphim molded from her DNA prior to meeting the Straw Hat would lack the heart-fluttering charm that defined her post-Luffy self.
As we navigate these treacherous waters of speculation, the motivation behind Vegapunk’s Seraphim project remains murky.
Was it a personal endeavor driven by scientific curiosity, or did the Gorosei whisper directives into his brilliant ears?
