Chapter 525: What a Pity, What a Pity!
"Eh----"
Inside the Fleet Admiral's Office in Marineford, Sengoku looked at the pile of Documents on his desk, only ten centimeters thick, and let out a long, helpless sigh.
He didn't know when it started, but the Matters he needed to handle personally had become fewer and fewer.
In the past, he was often buried in mountains of Documents. Even with the Little Sheep beside him trying its best to eat, the desk was always piled high with nearly a meter of Documents.
Back then, Sengoku felt very tired, wondering how long he would have to live like this.
But now, truly idle, his mood had instead become complex and sad, and he felt even more worried and concerned about the Future of the Marines.
The main reason was that the Marines' participation and Importance in Otherworld Conquest were too low, directly leading to them being increasingly disregarded by the World Government.
After all, most Star Gates were small, making it impossible for their Warships to easily sail through. Furthermore, unless they encountered an Other World where most Areas were covered by Ocean, like their own World.
Otherwise, the Marines would never be able to compete with the Army, or even the Air Force, for the main Combat authority.
What did that make them?
Third-line Troops!
What was most frustrating was that the World Government kept drawing resources from the Marines for the Army and Air Force, and even gave the Judiciary the Function of issuing Bounties and Arresting Land Criminals.
Although the Marines had just received nine brand new Battleships recently, Sengoku would rather exchange them for Sakazuki and Borsalino.
But he also knew that was an impossible Matter.
The only reason Kuzan remained was because his Ability was indeed more suitable for the Marines. Otherwise, the Higher-ups would definitely have transferred Kuzan to the Army as well.
And Garp, This Old Man's Combat Style was actually also suitable for the Army, but thankfully he had been a Marine his entire life and directly refused the proposal from the World Government.
While involuntarily thinking about these annoying Matters, Sengoku manipulated the buttons on the back of the Visual Den Den Mushi, projecting the Virtual Screen into the Air.
Soon, the Screen Feed of the ongoing 'First Myriad Worlds Combat Power Tournament' Tournament Stage came into view.
This was a rare form of entertainment recently. Even as the Fleet Admiral of the Marines, he would occasionally watch it to relax his mood.
"Oh?"
"Is it the Demon Slayer Corps's match right now?"
Sengoku raised an eyebrow as he watched Giyu Tomioka, Muichiro Tokito, Kyojuro Rengoku, Sanemi Shinazugawa, and Obanai Iguro fighting fiercely on Ice Fire Island.
Because this Squad 12 was entirely composed of former Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, they were jokingly referred to as the 'Demon Slayer Corps' by the Audience who understood their background.
Among them, the people he was most Familiarize with were naturally Giyu Tomioka and Muichiro Tokito.
These two were first transferred to Marine Headquarters to teach 'Water Breathing' and 'Mist Breathing' to Marine Soldiers. Later, the Higher-ups felt that 'Mist Breathing' was more suitable for Assassination, so they transferred the latter to Cipher Pol.
As for Giyu Tomioka, he was now a Headquarters Lieutenant Commander at Marine Headquarters.
Thanks to him, 'Water Breathing' had been completely popularized within the Marines. Basically, from Private upwards, they had to practice this peculiar Cultivation Method that could both unleash Swordsmanship like flowing water and briefly Enhance Physical Ability.
In particular, it was also discovered that it could make it easier for people to understand and master 'Life Return', which greatly increased its Value in the Military.
"Hmm, what are those Markings on their Faces? Tattoos?"
Just as Sengoku took out Senbei from his drawer and was about to notify someone outside to bring him a cup of Hot Tea, he noticed that Giyu Tomioka, who was in an intense battle with his Opponent, had several wave-like blue patterns on his left cheek.
Furthermore, whether it was their sword-swinging Speed, movement Speed, or evasion Speed, it clearly exceeded the standard of a Headquarters Lieutenant Commander.
As mentioned before.
As more and more people within the Military practiced Breathing Style, the Advantage of the Demon Slayer Corps's Hashira in this regard became less and less. There were already quite a few Captains and First Lieutenants whose Strength was on par with these Majors.
But now, Sengoku could see that the Combat Power of Giyu Tomioka and the other four had reached the level of a Headquarters Colonel.
Their Swordsmanship had also clearly begun to grasp the 'Steel Cutting Realm' of a Sword Master. The most direct manifestation was that the Power and range of the Sword Wind they released had become Stronger and larger.
This also indirectly indicated that their Physical Ability had also seen some Enhancement.
Previously, these Hashira were unable to reach the level of Sword Masters in this World primarily because their Physical Ability was too weak.
Of course.
Except for Tengen Uzui, whose Total Cell Count had been Enhanced.
"Observation Haki?"
Sengoku also noticed that Muichiro Tokito's movements clearly had a Feeling of 'Subtlety', which he saw as the use of Observation Haki.
However, their Opponents, Squad 11, were clearly not weak either. Two of them could use Armament Haki, one could use Observation Haki, and one was a Zoan Ability User.
Judging from the tattered Clothing and varying degrees of Bloodstains on Giyu Tomioka and the four others, it was clear they had gone through a difficult exchange earlier.
But now, they were fighting back and forth with their Opponents.
Also, the Nichirin Blades in the hands of these few people, with their red Blades emitting a faint Gunfire Flash, warped the Air along their path with every swing. One could tell the Temperature was quite high just by looking.
Sengoku recognized this as a 'Crimson Blade' at a glance.
They, the Military Higher-ups, had known for a long time that the Temperature of the Nichirin Blade would increase with Grip Strength. He and Garp had even personally tried it before.
The result was that the Nichirin Blade burst into Flame emitting a faint Golden Light with a 'bang'.
This phenomenon had long surpassed the description of merely being 'red hot'. Later, they heard that the World Government called this type of Nichirin Blade a 'Blazing Blade', which was a higher-level Form than the 'Crimson Blade'.
However, the 'Blazing Blade' seemed to be the Limit of the Nichirin Blade.
Because after some testing out of curiosity, basically Vice Admirals or some power-type Rear Admirals could also make the Nichirin Blade burst into Flame by gripping it.
That guy Garp even crushed the Sword Hilt of a Nichirin Blade into powder trying to see if he could force out more Flame.
"So their Physical Ability has been comprehensively Enhanced?"
Sengoku examined the Faces of Giyu Tomioka and the others, guessing in his Heart that it might be related to these suddenly appearing Markings. It seemed he would have to find some Time to ask them when they returned.
[Bang!]
"Puhahaha, Sengoku, we've found another good prospect! That Issho alone easily defeated Momonga, Gomeil, Onigumo, and the others!"
Suddenly, the Office Door was pushed open and slammed against the Wall beside it, clearly broken again. Behind Garp was a Colonel with a troubled Expression.
"Go find someone to fix the Door."
Sengoku's Original Copy expression turned angry, just about to give This Old Man Bastard a good scolding, but he was attracted by Garp's words. He immediately suppressed his displeasure and gave the Order to the Colonel.
"Yes sir!"
Garp, seeing that he had broken the Door again, tilted his head back and laughed heartily without any sincerity: "I accidentally used too much Strength, hahahaha."
"Alright, tell me about Issho. How is his Strength? Is there a possibility he can stay with us?" Sengoku asked helplessly, waving his hand.
"His Strength is quite good. Although he's a bit weaker than that kid Bullet, he definitely has the Potential to reach Admiral level. As for whether he can stay in the Marines, This Old Man thinks it's doubtful."
Garp plopped down on the Sofa, his Expression becoming slightly serious. Without waiting for Sengoku to ask, he said directly: "His Ability is the Paramecia System's Gravity-Gravity Fruit. He can not only suppress people with Gravity but also use reverse Gravity to make objects fly up, so..."
He made a 'you know what I mean' pouting Expression.
"..."
Sengoku was speechless after hearing this, feeling even more mentally weary. If that was the case, he would most likely be transferred to the Air Force by the Higher-ups.
Ah—
If only that Morgan William was willing to join the Marines, what a pity, what a pity.
Thank you for the 1500 Qidian Coin Tip from Shallow 8 Line Emperor! Bow! Thank you for your Support and Encouragement!
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 526: A World Where Sword Masters Are Worse Than Dogs!
"Didn't expect the first person to Awaken the 'Demon Slayer Three-Piece Set' of 'Demon Slayer Mark', 'Transparent World', and 'Crimson Blade' to be Muichiro Tokito. It must be said he's truly worthy of being a Bloodline Descendant of Yoriichi Tsugikuni; he is indeed a Genius."
Inside the fourth-floor botanical garden of Noah's Ark, Im saw the changes in Giyu Tomioka and the others and naturally recognized them immediately.
Thinking carefully.
He really hadn't revealed the matters of 'Demon Slayer Mark' and 'Transparent World' to his subordinates. After all, these two Abilities are clearly exclusive Bloodline Talents of the 'Demon Slayer People' and have nothing to do with him.
However, this 'Demon Slayer Mark', although it can greatly enhance a person's Combat Power, can also cause other 'Demon Slayer Swordsmen' to develop the 'Demon Slayer Mark' through resonance.
But its Side Effect is also very terrifying. Except for people like Yoriichi Tsugikuni and Kamado Tanjiro who inherently possess the 'Demon Slayer Mark', others cannot live past twenty-five years old after Awakening it.
Therefore, this is a passive Ability that greatly Consumes Lifespan.
In comparison.
Transparent World is the truly good thing. It's equivalent to Observation Haki with a smaller Perception range but includes X-ray Vision Ability. Unfortunately, this thing cannot spread to others like the 'Demon Slayer Mark'.
"However, the problem of Lifespan is not without a solution..."
Im silently watched the Combat on the Virtual Screen and pondered this matter in his Heart.
Right.
The previous match involving Muzan Kibutsuji and the others was won by them without a doubt. There's nothing more to say about this; he had long expected it.
The current Muzan Kibutsuji, except for people like Crocodile and Smoothie who have special attack Abilities against moisture, is difficult for anyone below Admiral to deal with.
Even one day, when his Haki quality improves, it's not impossible for him to reach Admiral Level Combat Power.
Although, given his current Personality, this possibility is very low...
Speaking of the 'Demon Slayer Mark' matter.
The problem of Lifespan generally has two possibilities: one is the consumption of Life Force, and the other is a rule-based Curse.
Just like the Boys of the Ubuyashiki Family, they have been weak and sickly for nearly a thousand years. They not only slowly go blind and become disfigured with Time, but are even so weak that laughing loudly causes them to vomit blood, and coughing causes Bone Fracture.
But when Muzan Kibutsuji evolved into a 'Perfect Being', their Body naturally recovered its Health.
This is the so-called 'Curse'.
Similarly.
Before, when the 'Curse' was still present, using the 'Future Sight' Ability once a year was enough to make the men of the Ubuyashiki Family lie in bed for over two months and would also exacerbate the degree of their Body's deterioration.
But now, although it's not that exaggerated.
But after using it, they also become extremely tired, needing at least one or two weeks of Time to recover from the weakness.
After the Medical Academy's examination, it was determined that it was the result of a sudden large loss of Mental Power and Life Force. Fatigue was due to insufficient Mental Power, and weakness was due to insufficient Life Force.
Regarding Mental Power, there is no way; one can only rely on rest. But there are multiple ways to replenish Life Force.
First is enhancing their Total Cell Count, which will improve their overall Physique. Also, eating high Nutrition Food daily, such as the Meat of Sea Kings and so on, can also quickly recover Life Force.
In addition to this, the 'Purple Butterfly Emergency Pill' developed by Shinobu Kocho also has a certain Effect.
So in Im's view, regarding the Lifespan problem of the 'Demon Slayer Mark', it first needs to be determined what category it belongs to. If it's the former, then it's not worth mentioning; its Value to the World Government will be greatly reduced.
But if it's the latter, then it's worth the World Government giving it some Importance.
Why?
As mentioned before, the 'Demon Slayer Mark' will, like a resonance, cause the 'Demon Slayer Swordsmen' around the Awakened User to Awaken the 'Demon Slayer Mark' one after another. That means it can mass-produce 'Demon Slayer Mark Swordsmen'!
In this way, the Value of the people from the 'Demon Slayer World' naturally increased somewhat.
It's just not yet certain whether only the 'Foot Basin Chicken Person' in the 'Second Special Zone' can develop the 'Demon Slayer Mark', or if everyone in that World can.
Also.
Without undergoing specific Experiment before, Im also dared not be certain if the 'Demon Slayer Mark' only resonates among 'Demon Slayer People'. Is it possible that the Medium is actually the 'Breathing Style'?
This is naturally the best result. If Sea Star People who learn the 'Breathing Style' can also Awaken the 'Demon Slayer Mark', then it would be a lot of fun...
It's just that the possibility is too low.
Thinking of these things, Im didn't care about continuing to watch the match of Giyu Tomioka, Muichiro Tokito, and the others. He immediately ordered Stussy to record what he was about to say and then convey it to the Five Elders to handle.
Historia, who was beside him, felt more and more surprised the more she listened. She secretly thought in her Heart, "So the people of the 'Demon Slayer World' also have Bloodline Talent similar to the Power of the Titans?"
At this moment, her Gaze suddenly looked towards Mikasa, who was standing behind her.
Because she felt that compared to the 'Power of the Titans', the 'Demon Slayer Mark' and 'Transparent World' seemed more similar to the Talent of the Ackerman Clan.
After Stussy left, Im continued to watch the 'Demon Slayer Corps' match.
For him, it was actually no different from watching anime. Mainly, the Special Effects of the 'Breathing Style' were indeed very abundant. In the Screen Feed, there were Flame, water flow, White Mist, Gale, White Snake everywhere, and it looked quite beautiful.
In fact, the Combat scenes of these 'Hashira' also indeed attracted countless Audience members before the Live Broadcast.
There were also some people who recognized Levi and Mima Amatori from the previous match, who were using precisely the Sword Techniques of Sanemi Shinazugawa and Obanai Iguro. Only after listening to Stella's narration did they understand the relationship between the two.
As for Im, he suddenly had a whimsical idea.
The widespread nature of the Breathing Style is so good, then is it possible to publicly release the cultivation method to the entire World?
Imagine that scene: in the Future World, anyone aspiring to become Strong, even if they cannot enter a Professional Kendo Dojo to learn Swordsmanship for various reasons.
They can also find the local Police Station or other related Departments, request a copy of a 'Breathing Style' and 'School Sword Technique' suitable for themselves, and then relatively conveniently master a Swordsmanship.
What kind of Effect will this produce?
It will lead to an overall improvement in the War Potential of the Sea Star Civilization!
After ten-plus years, it will truly become a terrifying World where Swordsmen are everywhere and Sword Masters are worse than dogs. Any Young People encountering a Matter will be able to draw their Blade and unleash 'Wind, Fire, Thunder, Water'...
As soon as Im thought of these things, his mood became filled with Excitement.
For him, every change in the Sea Star World is so interesting, let alone a Matter like the widespread adoption of 'Breathing Style', which will definitely cause big changes.
"Right, can the cultivation methods for Armament Haki and Observation Haki also be publicly released?"
Im's eyes lit up. He no longer had the mood to watch any 'anime', but instead started thinking about the possibility of doing this and the subsequent consequences.
If the Two Colors of Haki can be publicly released, although they are not as easy to practice as the 'Breathing Style', they will also further enhance the War Potential of the World.
This seems like a good thing, but he was worried about whether it would cause too much upheaval in the entire Society, or even affect the stable Rule of the World Government.
Currently, Haki outside is mainly acquired through the self-realization of Experts; they learn it while fighting during Combat. Even if someone teaches it, it's one-on-one teaching due to various relationships.
Even the previous BIG MOM, Kaido, and Whitebeard didn't gather their subordinates and specifically teach them to master Haki.
In the entire World, only the Marine Headquarters and Cipher Pol would do this kind of Matter.
"Let's not. Haki can wait a bit longer. However, the 'Breathing Style' can indeed be publicly released first..."
Im still prepared to play it safe and first see the Effect after the widespread adoption of the Breathing Style by the entire population.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 527: Small Matters, Big Meetings; Big Matters, Small Meetings!
Today is already the 5th of August in the year 1500 of the Marine Calendar.
This means that the 'First Myriad Worlds Combat Power Tournament', which began on July 1st, has been underway for thirty-six days. There are only two matches left before all participants' Points can be tallied and ranked.
This duration is actually much shorter than the Otherworld Strategy Committee's initial estimate.
As mentioned before, the Otherworld Strategy Committee had allocated a three-day limit for each match. Therefore, if all matches had gone the full time, it would have taken one hundred and twenty days, or roughly three months.
But who would have thought that these hotheads from the Sea Star World wouldn't play any tricks? Even if they tried, they couldn't pull off anything fancy, resulting in the average time for each match being less than a day.
Most Squads went up, started fighting, and either quickly defeated their opponent or were quickly defeated themselves.
The fastest match was decided in less than half an hour.
This is why the Otherworld Strategy Committee is considering shortening the time limit to two days or even one day for the next tournament.
However, even after these last two matches are finished, it doesn't mean the 'Tournament Stage' is over.
Because among the remaining two hundred participants, there will inevitably be many with the same number of Points.
Firstly, if there are multiple participants with the same Points as the hundredth-ranked participant, they will first need to undergo a one-on-one Elimination Round. This is very cruel, as all the Effort put in by those who are defeated up to this point will be for naught.
Of course, just when everyone was anticipating the List of participants who would enter the 'Top 100 Ranking Match', an astonishing Situation occurred in these last two matches.
Perhaps influenced by the atmosphere of Nervousness as the competition neared its end, internal conflict broke out among all four of these Squads.
According to the rules, winning a match means each person Obtains ten Points. They also Obtain additional private Points based on the number of opposing participants they defeat. Although the losing side doesn't Obtain ten Points, if someone defeats a participant from the winning team, they can also Obtain corresponding Points based on the number of people.
This means that even among Members of the same winning Squad, some might Obtain fifteen Points, while others might only Obtain ten.
The crucial point is that the rules only recognize the participant who delivers the decisive final blow as scoring the Point.
This created a lot of room for scheming and backstabbing.
Actually, this kind of Situation wasn't unheard of in the previous group stage matches, but it wasn't as blatant as in these last two matches. After all, they were competing under the gaze of countless Audience.
But now, they clearly didn't care about their Reputation anymore, focused solely on Obtaining more Points than their teammates while still securing Victory.
As long as they became one of the 'Top 100', what did it matter if they were looked down upon for a while?
Finally, at five o'clock in the afternoon on August 8th, all the Tournament Stage matches finally concluded. However, when the Points ranking appeared before all the participants and Audience, they found that there were simply too many people with the same score.
Among the two hundred participants from the winning Squads, the highest score was 11 Points, followed by 10 Points. However, no one managed to get 15 Points; it was clearly a very difficult achievement.
At the very top of the Points ranking, however, appeared a participant who got 14 Points, and was the only one to do so.
Squad 5, Yasopp!
This was a somewhat unexpected result, but upon closer thought, it was quite reasonable.
With Beckman providing Guard throughout the match, Yasopp was able to use his wide-range Observation Haki and unparalleled sniping Ability without any worries, shooting through the joints of the Limbs of the four participants from Squad 6.
The remaining participant who tried to approach was knocked unconscious by Beckman using the butt of his Rifle. However, this also resulted in Beckman only Obtaining 11 Points, while Mekko, Krieg, and Arlong all Obtained 10 Points.
So next, everyone with 10 Points will have to go through a series of Elimination Rounds to determine the final 'Top 100', before proceeding to the final one-on-one Ranking Match.
For the Audience, being able to watch another month or so of matches was certainly a source of Joy.
As for the World Government, they continued with their usual affairs; they only needed to wait for the results of the competition. In comparison, the Military and Political High Command were more concerned with the discussion currently taking place in the Political Affairs Department's Meeting Room.
Because this involved major Matters that would affect the Whole World!
At this moment, only Josh Lund, the Dean of the Proclamation Government Institute, who had little to do with the Agenda Item, was absent.
Clifford Kray, the Dean of the Political Affairs Department, Smedley, the Dean of the Judiciary, Gareth Marrick, the Dean of the Supreme Military Command, and Belters, the Dean of CP Headquarters, were all gathered together.
In addition, Kong, the Minister of the Command Department, Tsuru, the Minister of the Staff Department, Zephyr, the Minister of the Military and Political Department and Fleet Admiral of the Air Force, as well as Raimon, the Army Marshal, and Sengoku, the Fleet Admiral, were seated on either side of the Meeting Table.
Although there were only nine people present, as the saying goes, small matters have large meetings, large matters have small meetings.
Generally speaking, the higher the Rank of the matter, the fewer people participate in the discussion. Just like above these people are the Five Elders, and above the Five Elders, there is only Im alone.
"Regarding the matter of publicly disclosing and promoting the Breathing Style to the entire population, I believe everyone has already expressed their Opinions. So, let's proceed with a vote by show of hands."
Clifford Kray, as the Master of the venue, scanned the people present with his Gaze, speaking slowly in a calm tone, "Now, please raise your hand if you agree to the public disclosure and promotion."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gareth Marrick, the Dean of the Supreme Military Command, Belters, the Dean of CP Headquarters, Kong, the Minister of the Command Department, as well as Raimon, the Army Marshal, and Sengoku, the Fleet Admiral, raised their hands.
The result was now clear.
Including Clifford Kray himself, four people opposed the public disclosure and promotion of the Breathing Style, but five people agreed. This caused the scene to fall into silence for a moment.
"Sigh..."
Zephyr sighed.
"This Old Man still believes that doing so will greatly increase the frequency and intensity of Conflicts in the outside world. This will definitely cause turmoil throughout the entire World!"
In his opinion, the popularization of 'Breathing Style' and Accompanying Sword Techniques was far more serious than 'Freedom to bear arms'.
"Indeed, I've read the Related Information on the 'Demon Slayer Corps'. Even fifteen or sixteen year old Child in their World can skillfully master 'Breathing Style' and directly confront those 'Man-Eating Demon'. If it were in our World..."
Minister Tsuru's beautiful Face, which only had a hint of Wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, showed a worried Expression.
"I think in a few years, we'll see a group of Child around ten years old holding Blade and sword and using various Sword Techniques with Wind, Fire, Thunder, and Water Special Effects."
"Although the attack range won't be very large, it still seems too outrageous, doesn't it?"
"Moreover, this is too dangerous for Child. Many Adults still don't understand the severity of things; serious accidents are bound to happen between Child."
After she finished her lengthy Speak, Gareth Marrick, the Dean of the Supreme Military Command, spoke coldly, "That is the Judiciary's matter. The Court and the Ministry of Police Affairs will be responsible for it."
"Everyone present should Understand what a rare opportunity it is to improve the War Potential of our entire Civilization in this Era of 'Conquest of the Multiverse'."
"Other Worlds don't even have this kind of opportunity!"
Tsuru stopped Speaking, only furrowing her brows to express her persistent opposing Attitude. However, she also Understood that this matter had been decided, so she could only sigh in Sorrow in her Heart the tragedies that were about to happen in Various Places in the World.
At this point, Sengoku, who had previously raised his hand to show Support, put forward a suggestion.
"Should we legislate to prohibit Child under fifteen from practicing Breathing Style and using Real Sword?"
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 528: Hard Bone? Prepare More Winter Clothes?
Time passed day by day. Every day, news of someone being eliminated could be heard.
However, Im hadn't been watching the matches much recently.
For one, the people he was paying attention to were basically confirmed to be able to Advance to the 'Top 100 Ranking Match'. For another, he actually had quite a few Matters on hand.
Although he wasn't responsible for participating in the actual work of the World Government, to control such a massive Tissue, there were quite a few Matters he needed to understand and Documents he needed to read.
Besides that, he also had to study Medical Arts, practice Swordsmanship, develop Life Return, and think about and research more uses and mysteries of Mental Power.
The first two were not worth mentioning. The latter two were mainly because he found that he had actually fallen into a thinking blind spot.
He had always thought before that he should wait for the 'Star Gate' to open to a relatively high-level World before Abilities or things useful to him would appear.
For example, if he needed a Cultivation Method that could cultivate the Soul, he would need to encounter Worlds similar to 'Shaman King', 'Inuyasha', or 'Bleach'.
But this was actually a passive way of dealing with things.
Recently, he had a sudden thought: could he continue to deeply explore the Potential of 'Life Return' and 'Mental Power'?
At least Muzan Kibutsuji had already proven that 'Life Return' could be further developed.
Then, just like developing Devil Fruit Ability, relying on his current Strength and the brainpower of a Transmigrator, perhaps he could come up with some interesting things himself.
So yesterday, he also ordered someone to send over a Kabaneri in 'Nue' Form, preparing to start by understanding their so-called 'Fear Mental Energy'.
"Lord Imu, this is the Report sent by the Five Elders."
Just as Im was chatting with Historia on the fifth floor of the Ark, Stussy appeared silently beside him and Respectfully handed over a File Bag.
Im took it, took out the Report and glanced at it. The next second, his Gaze flickered as he thought to himself, "Have they already decided to announce the News to the World after the 'Summit War' ends?"
This was actually the record of the Speak from the previous Meeting and the final determined Plan.
The reason Im wanted the Military and Political High Command of the World Government to discuss and decide by Vote whether to announce the 'Breathing Style' Matter.
Was mainly because he was also a bit unsure about this Matter.
And he had always believed in the principles of 'one person's wisdom is limited, many people's wisdom is long' and 'leave Professional Matters to Professional people'.
So he let the Elites below be responsible for thinking about the problems involved.
However, since the result was already out, he didn't need to care about it anymore.
He then put the Report back into the File Bag and returned it to Stussy. Immediately after, his cold Gaze turned to Historia sitting beside him.
"In a few more months, I will open a new Star Gate. Tell me the information about the next Otherworld."
Historia nodded obediently after hearing this. She then closed her eyes and sank her Mind into the 'Paths' of the Eldian Bloodline, preparing to view her Future Memory.
Im waited patiently beside her, while the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters behind him looked at Historia curiously.
They were naturally not unfamiliar with the Ability of Future Sight. They all wondered, could this Heavenly Queen Lord also have the same Ability as Father?
As for Stussy, she felt more envy and a bit of jealousy.
"Eh?"
Historia opened her beautiful green Pupil. However, her eyes were filled with confusion and incomprehension. At the same time, she looked at Im with some nervousness and said in a low voice, "It's strange, I can only see Future Memory within this year."
"Hmm?"
Im raised an eyebrow. What did that mean? He didn't understand for a moment. After his Reaction, he said coldly, "Take me to see Ymir!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his Gaze fixed on Historia's eyes, preparing to let his Consciousness follow hers, entering the 'Coordinate Space' again through the 'Paths'.
Because the 'Heart Voice Reading' Ability let him know that this Woman wasn't deceiving him, the problem must lie with Ymir, who was the Core of the 'Power of the Titans'.
However, after the two looked at each other for a moment, although Historia's eyes showed a change of losing focus, Im's Consciousness remained completely still.
This made him realize that something was definitely wrong.
"Lord Imu, Ymir she..."
When Historia opened her eyes again, she was very frightened and nervous. She then Stand Up, and then knelt halfway down onto the Ground, her voice trembling greatly.
"She said she doesn't... doesn't welcome... you, you going to see her, and she won't... won't let me communicate Memory with my Future self anymore. She just... just asked me to tell you that the next World is a 'hard bone', and to... to prepare more Winter Clothes..."
[Roar!!]
As soon as her voice fell, the entire Noah's Ark, suspended in the Door-Door Space, began to shake violently under a sudden Heavy Pressure. The Air on each floor also became distorted and blurry.
Including 'Lord of the Sky' Kukulkan on the Golden Belfry, seven 'Giant God Soldiers' wearing Golden Armor, tens of thousands of Holy Land Garrison Warriors, and a hundred Cipher Pol Elites.
As well as Enel who was practicing Martial Arts on the Open Ground outside, Stussy beside him, the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters, Mikasa, Kuja Guards, and others, were all instantly pressed to the Ground. Intense Fear, like a tide, washed over their Minds along with Severe Pain throughout their bodies.
Naturally.
Historia in front of Im was the same. She even subconsciously used 'Crystal' to protect herself.
At this moment.
The Woman's Heart was filled with Despair, thinking that she had been completely screwed over by Ymir this time. Were the Eldians about to be slaughtered?
But this Pressure, like Divine Power, came quickly and went quickly.
Although everyone felt as if they had experienced years of suffering, it was actually only a few seconds.
Fortunately, although Im was angry, he still maintained his composure. No one was crushed to death by 'Haki'.
Ymir clearly didn't want to fully help the World Government, but she also didn't completely refuse Cooperation. She did indeed provide some Future information.
She was certain that he wouldn't be willing to part with the 'Simulator'-level Future Sight Ability, and even less would he severely punish Historia because of this, after all, this Woman could still control 'The Rumbling'.
Also.
Ymir also knew that he currently didn't have the Ability to freely enter and exit the 'Coordinate Space'. Before, it was purely because she allowed him to enter that it was so smooth.
Furthermore, even if he could enter the 'Coordinate Space' in the Future, what could he do?
Ymir herself had a mentality of seeking death.
It must be said, Im truly had no way to deal with this 'thousand-year vengeful Demon' right now, and her 'Future Sight' and 'The Rumbling' were indeed good things...
He just didn't understand, how could the characters he encountered be more opinionated and individualistic than the last? Shouldn't he be the 'Protagonist'?
The supporting characters in those Fanfiction from his Previous Life weren't this difficult to deal with!
But no matter what, since Matters had developed to this point, Im could only hold his nose and accept it.
Once the Biochemical Research Institute makes progress in their Research on the 'Grotesque Worm', perhaps the World will be able to have its own unique 'Power of the Titans'.
"You go back first. Also, talk to Ymir more and persuade her not to be too willful. If you can convince her to fully cooperate with us, I can greatly improve the Treatment of the Eldians or shorten their Labor Term."
Im looked coldly at Historia, who was still kneeling on the Ground. Her delicate body trembled, and she quickly replied with some surprise, "Yes, yes, yes, this concubine will definitely make an Effort to persuade Ymir!"
"Mm, go."
Im waved his hand. After Historia left, he looked at her retreating figure and thought to himself, "'Hard bone', does this mean the next World's Combat Power will be very Strong? And 'prepare more Winter Clothes', does that mean the Environment will be very cold?"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 529: We Have No Choice But To Guard Against It!
Hard bone?
Prepare more Winter Clothes?
When these two keywords reached the eyes of the Five Elders on the Sea Star Mainland, their initial thought was the same as Lord Imu's.
"Since even 'Ymir' calls it a 'hard bone', it means the next Otherworld is stronger than the 'Titan World', or there exists something more difficult to deal with than her powerful 'Future Sight' and 'The Rumbling'."
Saint Topman Warcury furrowed his brow and mused.
"Hmph, this 'Ymir' is truly audacious. Sooner or later, we will teach her a lesson!"
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn let out a cold snort, his face full of displeasure. The others felt equally displeased.
If only the other party cooperated properly, they could know all the Intelligence about the next World in advance. They would only need to gather experts and Elite from various fields to make targeted preparations and Plan.
In fact, not just the next World, but the one after that, and the one after that...
But this 'Ymir' clearly didn't want the World Government to Conquest the Multiverse so easily. She directly unilaterally sealed this 'Simulator'-level 'cheat' and then threw out two vague pieces of Information to dismiss them!
This is simply outrageous!
"Let's wait. The Biochemical Research Institute is currently cloning the 'Grotesque Worm' captured from Eren. The Navy Fishman Special Forces led by Tate are also searching for other 'Grotesque Worms' in the Deep Sea near Marley in the 'Titan World'."
"Finding either of these could potentially allow us to possess our own 'Power of the Titans' and 'Coordinate Space'. By then, we won't need to rely on 'Ymir' anymore."
Saint Marcus Mars was still accustomed to standing beside the Sofa because his legs were too long. With his hands in his trouser Pocket, he spoke chilling words in a cold tone.
But Saint Shepherd Ju Peter, sitting on the single Sofa, bent his upper body, resting his Arm on his thighs, and clasped his hands together in front of him, questioning back as if 'arguing'.
"What if the cloning fails? Or what if the cloned thing doesn't have the Ability to create a 'New Founder Titan'? Or what if the new Grotesque Worm found by the Fish-man also lacks this Ability, and that 'Grotesque Worm' is actually 'unique'?"
He was the Supreme Leader of Cipher Pol and possessed a strong Agent Style. He would consider the worst possible outcome for any Matter.
Saint Marcus Mars naturally knew this, so he didn't have any negative thoughts. He just shrugged his Shoulder and replied indifferently.
"Then we can only find a way to communicate more with 'Ymir'. Regardless, she and the Eldians are still under our Control, aren't they?"
Saint Topman Warcury nodded, agreeing with his words. "Indeed, as long as the things are in our hands, we will be able to use them eventually."
"Alright, let's talk about the specifics. Since 'prepare more Winter Clothes' was mentioned, we can confirm that the next Otherworld should have a severely cold Climate. Let the subordinates start preparing measures for cold protection and anti-freezing."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn didn't want to talk about 'Ymir' anymore and abruptly changed the subject.
"Hmm, this only requires a single command. And even if the Climate of the Another World is excessively cold, we can have Borsalino use his Awakening to dispel all the Wind and snow. This is not difficult for us to solve."
"We can also send Sakazuki there to melt the existing Ice Layer and Accumulated Snow with his Magma, and then have Aramaki go to promote the growth of Plants and Trees, and absorb the melted water along the way."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn and Saint Marcus Mars spoke one after another, describing the process of completely changing the Climate and Environment of a region as quite relaxed and simple.
It sounded like only three people needed to be sent, although that was indeed the truth...
"Ahem, This Old Man's meaning is, we should understand the specific Environment Situation, which means a clearer Screen Feed. Otherwise, what's the use of just knowing that it's very cold over there?"
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn looked at them speechlessly.
"Huh? Oh!"
The four were startled at first, then reacted one after another. Saint Topman Warcury slapped his forehead and laughed, "That's right, we have another 'Prophet'."
"Ubuyashiki!"
Saint Marcus Mars pointed out the keyword with a single word. Following that, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn calmly looked at his four Colleague and said in a deep voice.
"That's right. Although Kagaya Ubuyashiki's Ability needs those 'Hashira' he cares about as a Medium to be used on the World, both the Army Headquarters and Cipher Pol have these 'Hashira'. Moreover, to ensure they can enter the Otherworld as soon as possible, they were specifically arranged as 'Advance Members'."
"So, as long as Kagaya Ubuyashiki actively uses his Ability, he will inevitably see Future Vision of the 'Hashira' in the Otherworld. The only drawback is that he cannot Control the time point or the object of the Prophecy, which has a certain degree of uncertainty."
"But for us, no matter what Screen Feed he sees, it is actually Intelligence of considerable Value!"
Saint Topman Warcury, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter, and others nodded frequently. They previously thought that with 'Ymir', they would no longer need other 'Prophets', so they subconsciously overlooked the existence of Kagaya Ubuyashiki.
Now that 'Ymir' refused to provide more Future Information, it highlighted Kagaya Ubuyashiki's advantage.
Obedient!
"Then let's do this. Since it involves Future Intelligence, the Matter of contacting Kagaya Ubuyashiki will be handled by your Cipher Pol."
Saint Topman Warcury looked at Saint Shepherd Ju Peter, who naturally had no Opinion and immediately agreed.
"However, the Ubuyashiki Family's 'Future Sight' Ability consumes a considerable amount of Life Force. Even though he is healthy now without the 'Curse', he probably can't use it many times a year."
Regarding the problem raised by Saint Marcus Mars, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn coldly provided a solution.
"Then use the 'Cell Reinforcement Serum' to further enhance his Physique, and send over some Meat from Sea Kings. Let him eat it after using his Ability, to increase the number of predictions as much as possible."
"Doesn't he also have a Son? Give him a tube of Serum as well. Their Ability is a very important Special Resource. We shouldn't be stingy in this regard. Also, encourage Kagaya Ubuyashiki to have a few more Son."
Saint Topman Warcury laughed, "Good idea. When the number of men in their family increases, they will be able to see more Future Vision. In fact, the Effect is not much worse than 'Ymir'."
"It's different."
Saint Marcus Mars, however, gave a Shake Head. As the Direct Superior of the Academy of Science, he was clearer on this aspect and immediately gave an Explanation.
"According to the Intelligence bestowed by Lord Imu, the Future Vision 'Ymir' sees through the Memory of the Future Host is a result that will definitely happen, while the Future Vision Kagaya Ubuyashiki sees can be changed."
"Then, as our Reaction and actions change, the Future outcome will naturally also change. Many Accident will also occur during this process, so his Ability mainly serves as a Reference."
"Also, even the Future Content provided by 'Ymir' cannot be blindly trusted, because she can Control the Memory Screen Feed seen by Queen Historia. We have no choice but to guard against this..."
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