Chapter 540: It's Best to Get Several More!
With such a simple sentence, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter directly incorporated the Sea Ninja Village into CIPHER POL Headquarters.
The others had no objections. After all, the function of Ninja was indeed in Intelligence and Assassination. Their presence wouldn't be of much use to the others anyway. Therefore, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn continued with the main topic.
"This Old Man feels that there's no need to be overly fearful. According to Lord Imu, the formation of these powerful existences that are difficult for our side to resist actually requires various conditions that are hard to achieve."
"Take Otsutsuki Kaguya, who is sealed inside the Moon, for example. For her to break free, someone needs to absorb the Chakra of nine Tailed Beasts and become the so-called 'Ten-Tails Jinchuriki'."
"Then, he needs to summon the 'Divine Tree' and absorb it into his body to Awaken the 'Rinne Sharingan' in his forehead, and then use it to cast 'Infinite Tsukuyomi' to awaken Otsutsuki Kaguya's Main Body Consciousness."
"Finally, that 'Black Zetsu' needs to inject his Will into the 'Ten-Tails Jinchuriki''s body for her to be reborn through Body Possession."
Standing beside the Sofa, Saint Marcus Mars looked at the Intelligence File in his hand and also spoke his thoughts.
"Indeed, if we want to prevent Otsutsuki Kaguya's rebirth, there's quite a bit of room for maneuver. The simplest method is to find a way to capture a Tailed Beast, and then the 'Ten-Tails Jinchuriki' would be impossible to appear."
"Or capture that 'Black Zetsu'. Compared to that, This Old Man feels that the 'Sage of Six Paths', Otsutsuki Hagoromo, mentioned above, is the real big trouble."
"As for the Otsutsuki Civilization further down, there's no need to consider it too much for now."
After hearing this, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn's Gaze found the information about the 'Sage of Six Paths'. After thinking for a moment, he also joined the discussion.
"Although the person is dead, his remaining Chakra still remains in the Pure Land of the Underworld in the Ninja World in the form of a Soul manifestation."
"He can also provide 'Yin-Yang Release' to the Chakra Reincarnate of 'Indra' and 'Asura' at any time, allowing them to possess 'Sage of Six Paths Mode' and 'Six-Tomoe Rinnegan' respectively."
"If we don't have the Ability to stop this Matter, then Conquest of the Ninja World is indeed quite impossible."
Saint Topman Warcury sighed, "The key lies in the Time the other World is in when the Star Gate opens. It would be great if we happened to encounter a point in Time where there are no Reincarnate or the Reincarnate are young."
On this Intelligence, Im even wrote down the entire History of the Ninja World, showing how much Importance he places on the Ninja World. However, most of the Information Volume will not be disclosed to the subordinates.
"Let's prepare for the worst outcome, such as the peak period of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, or encountering the Fourth Great Ninja War."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn stared down at the Content on the Document with a solemn expression and said in a deep voice, "According to Lord Imu, although Hashirama Senju's Strength is powerful, under normal circumstances, we wouldn't be unable to deal with him."
"But if the 'Sage of Six Paths' secretly gives him or Madara Uchiha 'Yin-Yang Release', then we must abandon all Personnel entering the Ninja World and directly close the Star Gate!"
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter stroked his golden beard by his mouth and sighed, "Then what should we do? We don't seem to have a method to deal with this remnant soul of Otsutsuki Hagoromo now."
At this moment, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn looked at the four of them with a complex expression.
"Cough cough, it's not necessarily a remnant soul. Theoretically, it's also possible that the Star Gate appears when Otsutsuki Kaguya, Otsutsuki Hagoromo, and the others are still alive..."
Immediately, the other four fell into silence.
That's right, there is indeed this possibility. But if that were the case, what's the point of fighting? Just close the Star Gate!
That is the true worst outcome!
----Separator Line----
In the New World, within a valley in Kibi on Wano Island, this is where the Base of the Sea Ninja Village is located.
If one were to look out from a distance, they wouldn't really see any Building here, because their Houses are Cave Dwelling style, so the overall appearance maintains the complete form of the Hill.
Coupled with the fact that Kibi is in Autumn year-round, the Maple Trees on the mountain always keep their red leaves, which further provides Protection for the Sea Ninja Village.
Speaking of which.
The Environmental Style here is completely out of place with the 'Sea' in Sea Ninja Village. However, no one has any Opinion on this at the moment.
Because the meaning of Sea Ninja Village is 'Ninja Village of the World'.
At this time.
Fukurokuju, the First Sea Kage, gathered Tengen Uzui, who had just finished participating in the Myriad Worlds Combat Power Tournament, along with Daikoku, Hanzo, Sarutobi, Fukurokuju, Hotei, Raijin, and other Jonin.
He had them patiently read through the two Documents sent over from CIPHER POL Headquarters.
One was the official notification letter stating that the Sea Ninja Village was formally incorporated into CIPHER POL Headquarters, and the other was basic Intelligence about the next Otherworld, which is the Ninja World.
Nearly an hour passed by the time everyone finished reading.
Even excluding the Otsutsuki Clan Intelligence, the Information Volume of the Ninja World is quite massive. However, Tengen Uzui showed a puzzled expression.
"It really is a sufficiently 'flashy' Intelligence collection. However, since there is already so much Intelligence, what do they need us Ninja for?"
Hearing his words, the other Jonin also realized this Matter one after another.
The main role of them, the Ninja, is to collect various Intelligence, and secondly, Assassination Missions. But now the World Government already has Intelligence.
Therefore, their Gaze was all focused on Fukurokuju.
"Our Mission is Infiltration, which is to infiltrate the Five Great Ninja Villages, and even the sides of those Daimyo, while keeping an eye on the Key Targets."
"Among them, the utmost importance is Kirigakure in the Land of Water!"
The First Sea Kage Lord pointed heavily at the Ninja World Map on the Document.
"The geographical location of this Land of Water is far from the Ninja World Continent, making it very suitable as our Base Camp. So the World Government's Plan is to Control it step by step!"
"I see..."
Tengen Uzui suddenly understood, finally grasping the Content of their Mission.
"So you must firmly remember these Common Sense facts about the Ninja World, and absolutely ensure that you won't be found strange by others after entering the Ninja World," Fukurokuju continued to instruct.
At this moment, Daikoku, who was tall and over four meters, wearing a Horned Helmet and a black Alias, asked in a rough voice, "But we don't have the so-called Chakra, how can we join these Ninja Villages?"
"Isn't that even better?"
Tengen Uzui answered him, saying, "We don't have Chakra, so in the eyes of the Ninja in the Ninja World, we don't pose a threat, which actually makes it easier for them to accept us."
"The key is how to solve our Identity issue. I don't think those Ninja will ignore this aspect of investigation."
Fukurokuju looked at him and asked, "Do you have any ideas?"
Tengen Uzui didn't answer immediately. Instead, he pondered for a moment, sorting out his thoughts. The others weren't in a hurry and patiently waited for him to Speak.
Because the few people present, after interacting these past few days, had all accepted the fact that this guy is a Genius.
Not long after, Tengen Uzui spoke his idea.
"I Suggest not directly contacting the Ninja Villages of the Great Nations. Instead, find a way to secretly take down a Small Ninja Village or a Small Clan/Family, and then conduct Operation using their Identity!"
"Of course, it doesn't have to be just one. It's best to get several more. Otherwise, with so many of us coming from one place, it would be too obvious..."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 541: Intense Sense of Crisis!
[Crack—Crack—Rumble Rumble————]
No one expected that this Sky Island, with a diameter of a full two kilometers, would only last less than a day. Under the continuous destruction of the endless Boro Breath, Blast Breath, and Purple Lightning, it fell apart and shattered into pieces under the dumbfounded gaze of countless Audience.
Don't let Kaido's Techniques fool you; each one is extremely grand in momentum, and their Power is not to be underestimated. But with his bottomless Stamina, the consumption is actually not that great. Plus, he himself is an Animal System Awakened User, so while his recovery Speed isn't necessarily greater than his consumption Speed, it can be considered barely keeping up.
On Aramaki's side, the moment he fell back to the Red Line in RL1111 Zone, he immediately activated his Forest-Forest Fruit Ability to quickly create a Court of green plants for himself.
He is actually quite reliant on the Environment. Although under the effect of the Forest-Forest Fruit Ability, the growth Speed of these green plants has already accelerated dozens or hundreds of times, when facing Powerhouses of the same level, he clearly still struggles somewhat.
"Roaring Thunder Bagua!!"
Just like now, Kaido burst out with Speed completely invisible to the naked eye, carrying a surging Gale, and appeared before him in the blink of an eye. At some unknown point, he had transformed from the Beast Form Azure Dragon Form into the Hybrid Form Dragon-Human Form.
At this moment, he had two horns on his head, a tail swinging behind him, his feet had transformed into Dragon claws, and his cheeks, neck, Arm, and Chest were covered in a large amount of blue scales.
In his hand, the Kanabo that had previously disappeared inexplicably reappeared. It was already infused with crackling purple lightning and immense Strength, smashing heavily onto Aramaki's Arms, which were hastily raised in Defense.
With a clang and a Loud Noise, the Air violently exploded. The Ground beneath the two, which had just been covered in a layer of 'green', was also crushed and cracked by the invisible Energy/Force, revealing crimson 'Wounds'.
And Aramaki was sent flying out like a Cannonball. Due to the extreme Speed, the torn Air formed a white Energy Shield behind him, Accompanied By the deafening roar as he repeatedly broke the Sound Barrier.
Even the Ground beneath him as he flew past was lifted up on both sides like red Sea Waves, carving out a Dent hundreds of meters long and nearly half a meter deep.
This is the true Power of 'Roaring Thunder Bagua' in reality!
Such an exaggerated scene, yet there were not many exclamations from the Audience, because their nerves had already gone numb.
To be honest, the naked eyes of most people actually didn't see how Kaido appeared before Aramaki, or when he swung the Kanabo, or how Aramaki was sent flying.
In their eyes, first, a huge impact sound was heard from the Screen Feed. At the same time, Aramaki disappeared amidst the visible boiling Air Current.
Immediately after, the red Ground was cut open with a gash. Only then could they finally clearly see the appearance of the stationary Kaido.
And now.
They saw the other end of the deep pit, Aramaki, whose legs were deeply embedded in the Red Line, who had finally stopped his body, and his Expression showing Anger.
Wow, after taking such a terrifying attack head-on, he actually seems mostly fine?
"That hit really hurt," Aramaki said. "Such hard Haki. And this intense Spirit Impact. Is this Conqueror's Haki Infusion? My Consciousness actually felt a moment of daze!"
Aramaki stared at the streaks of purple lightning on the Kanabo in Kaido's hand. His eyes were filled with fear and vigilance. *If his Will hadn't been strong enough, he probably would have fainted by now, right?* he thought to himself. *Truly worthy of Green Dragon, the Admiral. However, I won't lose this easily either.*
"Forest of Hatred!"
As the saying goes, one unique Technique can take you anywhere. At Aramaki's level, there's no need to pursue too many flashy Techniques. A few simple, practical Techniques are enough to handle Combat.
Kaido is actually the same.
Don't look at how many names his Techniques have, but essentially, it's still hitting people with a Kanabo. The only difference is what stance he uses or how much Force he uses to hit people.
For example.
Thunder Bagua is just Coated with Lightning. While having Lightning damage, the Speed of the swing is also like Lightning. Plus his own Strength, the kinetic Power generated when combined appears very terrifying.
However, for Kaido, this belongs to the lowest level of Techniques, only used to bully some weaklings in his eyes.
And Roaring Thunder Bagua is based on Thunder Bagua, with an additional layer of Conqueror's Haki Infusion. But this is not the strongest striking Technique.
Above that, there is 'Great Might: Thunder Bagua', which can only be used in the 'Drunk Killing State' of 'Drunk Dragon Bagua'. This is Kaido's single-target Special Move that combines Purple Lightning, Armament Haki, Conqueror's Haki, and his full Strength.
[Rumble Rumble Rumble...]
On Aramaki's side, as he started getting serious, Towering Trees twenty meters high surged up from the Red Line. At the same time, he himself underwent Element Transformation, becoming a being similar to a 'Treant'.
Around him, the Trees that had formed began to automatically bend, stretch, and converge towards him, causing the 'Treant' to continuously merge with them, and its Volume also became taller and larger.
In the blink of an eye, Aramaki was already about thirty meters tall.
People of the Sea Star World seem to have a natural admiration for 'Gigantification'. Any Ability that allows transformation tends to develop towards 'gigantic' size.
However, Aramaki maintaining his current Body Size is not because he cannot continue to grow taller or larger, but because he clearly Understands that although becoming larger will increase a lot of Strength, being too large can have certain unfavorable effects on Combat.
Aramaki only chose Gigantification because he discovered there was a certain Gap between his Strength and Kaido's Strength.
"Worororo~~~"
"Is this the so-called second round? It's great, it's too interesting!"
Kaido laughed heartily, appearing very happy. He had no intention of trying to interfere with Aramaki completing this series of preparations, because he was currently enjoying this 'Summit War'.
He could already tell that this Aramaki before him would definitely be an Admiral of the Army Headquarters in the Future. And his basis for this was that the opponent had just taken his 'Roaring Thunder Bagua' head-on yet was completely unharmed.
This was enough to show that Aramaki's physique, Will, and Haki were all at an extremely high level. Plus, the opponent was also a Logia System Upper-tier Fruit User. Give him some Time, and sooner or later he would have Admiral Level Combat Power.
"However, your Armament Haki still needs a lot of training," Kaido said. "As my comrade in the Otherworld War in the Future, this won't do!"
"Come!"
"I'll spar with you," he said, "and teach you how to Combat!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Kaido stomped the Red Line beneath his feet with a Roar. His entire body instantly disappeared from the spot in the mist of the Sonic Boom, replaced by a purple bolt of lightning striking directly at the distant giant 'Treant'.
"Huh?" Aramaki sneered. "Teach me how to Combat?"
At the same time, he controlled the surrounding Trees to twist into spiraling, bound forms, forming incredibly thick and long black Spears, shooting out towards the incoming purple bolt of lightning.
In this process, Kaido's Observation Haki noticed that the Armament Haki on the surface of these spiraling wooden Spears was gathering at the spear tips like flowing water, causing him to subconsciously feel an intense sense of crisis.
"This guy actually mastered Internal Destruction with Armament Haki so quickly!"
Clearly, Im's previous Order for the World Government to publicly release Advanced Haki Techniques among the Military's Higher-ups had begun to show actual changes and effects.
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Let's guess for a moment, the next World might not necessarily be the Ninja World. Of course, it could also be the Ninja World.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 542: Teaching Sea Ninjas How to Use Kunai!
Just as Aramaki and Kaido were locked in fierce combat in the RL1111 Zone of the Red Line, the World Government was also preparing for the various Matters to come.
Prioritizing by urgency, the first was the 'Liberation Day' four days later, on September 15th.
This day was established by the World People on the World to celebrate the 'Act on the Complete Prohibition of Slave Trade and Complete Liberation of World Slaves' passed two years ago.
Initially, it was a spontaneous three-day and three-night party, which the World Government then officially designated as a World legal holiday. It was also the first holiday on the World recognized and participated in by people from all over the world.
However.
When Levi Ackerman, who had arrived in the Bangzi Peninsula of the Demon Slayer World and was preparing to return to the Titan World, heard about 'Liberation Day' on the way, a hint of disdain flashed in his gaze.
Prohibiting slaves?
Liberating slaves?
Then what are the nearly ten million Eldians on Paradis Island doing right now?
And what about the Demon Slayer People who are lining up in endless queues, entering the Medium Star Gate in batches, preparing to join the construction project on the Canberra Continent (Titan World/Australia)?
In Levi's view, the Sea Star Person were merely imposing the labor that should have been their own burden onto people from Other Worlds.
Ultimately, it was still an act of Slavery where the strong bullied the weak!
And they had the nerve to celebrate some damn 'Liberation Day'?
What a joke!
But Levi wasn't foolish. These Thoughts were only something he dared to think about at this moment, purely as a way to Vent. After returning to Noah's Ark, he would only train desperately with a blank Expression, doing his best to make himself Stronger.
In fact, he wasn't the only one with such Thoughts.
Mima Amatori, Muzan Kibutsuji, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, and others, these Otherworlders had similar views on 'Liberation Day', considering it a very hypocritical holiday.
But they didn't know how many years of Pain and Despair the Sea Star World people had endured because of the word 'Slave'. The Citizens of various countries in the Sea Star World were celebrating 'Liberation Day' from the bottom of their hearts.
These were the Thought Conflicts arising from standing at different angles and Stances.
Getting back to the main topic.
The World Government had two Matters to prepare for the upcoming 'Liberation Day'. The first was to prepare a grand Gala on the Sabaody Archipelago that would be broadcast to the Whole World.
At that time, not only would Brook's Manifestation as the Soul King appear once again, but Tesoro would also rush back from the Demon Slayer World to perform on stage with Stella.
This was because their husband and wife combination, consisting of a handsome man and a Beauty, was uniquely popular on the World.
In addition.
It is said that Queen from the Biochemical Research Institute and Tengen Uzui from the Sea Ninja Village also submitted performance acts to the Propaganda Department.
There's nothing much to say about the former, but the latter is quite interesting.
After two internal Meetings, the Propaganda Department decided to simply increase the number of performances by Otherworlders.
First, they invited Yotsugawa Ayame from the Kabaneri World and her husband Kurusu to prepare a performance act, and even dispatched Professional singers and dancers to be responsible for Guidance.
As for whether their Identity was suitable for doing this, the Propaganda Department didn't give it much thought. Or rather, it was precisely because of their special Identity that they were invited.
Following that, they discussed with Dean Kureha from the Medical Academy and Minister Dragon from the Ministry of Police Affairs, inviting Shinobu Kocho and Mitsuri Kanroji from the Demon Slayer World to prepare an act.
Among them.
When Stella previously conducted an Interview at the Public Security Department Base on the Sabaody Archipelago, Mitsuri Kanroji, with her gentle Personality, cute Appearance, and the heroic and valiant appearance she displayed while performing 'Love Breathing', was remembered in the hearts of many Sea Star Person.
Of course, the Propaganda Department also invited many famous Musicians, singers, and dancers from Various Places on the World.
Although Tesoro, Queen, and Brook might not mind being on stage for the Performance the whole time, this wasn't a solo Concert. It was a large Gala that would last for three days and three nights.
It was better to have more performers participate to make it livelier, wasn't it?
However, the Propaganda Department was responsible for this aspect themselves.
The Big Shots from the Military and Government circles were actually more concerned about the second Matter.
That is, they decided to announce to the Whole World on the first day of 'Liberation Day' that the World Government had decided to make the 'Breathing Style' from the Demon Slayer World public.
Any Adult Sea Star Person who was eighteen years or older and had a certain foundation in Swordsmanship would be allowed to apply for a 'Breathing Style' and Accompanying Sword Techniques of one Style at the Police Station in Various Places.
This included numerous Styles such as Water, Thunder, Flame, Stone, Wind, Serpent, Insect, Love, Flower, and Mist.
The reason Sound was not included was because this Breathing Style needed to be used in conjunction with Tengen Uzui's two Nichirin Blades that could cause Explosions, the Special Nichirin Blades.
As for Children under eighteen.
After multiple discussions by Sengoku, Tsuru, and others, it was decided that they would study and train in the Public Schools established and under the Jurisdiction of the World Government.
Of course.
The number of such Public Schools was not large at the moment. After all, even the Ministry of Education was a new Department that the Political Affairs Department had only recently established. But everything had to start somewhere, right?
And before Public Schools became widespread, Kendo Dojos in Various Places would be allowed to teach Breathing Style to minors after applying for a License.
In addition, the World Government would legally prohibit the private teaching of 'Breathing Style' and Accompanying Sword Techniques to minors.
Not even if you were the child's father.
In fact, Sengoku, Zephyr, and the others knew that this kind of Matter could not be completely stopped.
At that time, there would still be many Children who mastered 'Breathing Style' prematurely, and then various Accidents and tragedies would occur due to possessing dangerous Strength too early.
This Situation would only significantly decrease when most Kingdoms and Islands had a Public School.
However, in the view of the World Government's Higher-ups, the Accidents and tragedies that occurred before then belonged to the Era Pain within the acceptable Scope.
For so many years, the Sea Star Person had long been accustomed to life and death and danger. Their thinking would not be like Im's Previous Life, where they would do their best to ensure the Safety Environment for young Children.
In fact, in the eyes of many Sea Star Person, a child dying young before growing up was purely normal natural selection.
At the same time.
On Wano Island, the Sea Ninja Village was also asking the Swordsmiths in Udon to forge a batch of Kunai, noted for their Toughness and durability!
The Ninjas of the Mimawarigumi had truly never seen Kunai before, because they had always used Katana for Combat.
However, they did have Shuriken, and they could throw them quite accurately.
Of course.
They couldn't achieve exaggerated maneuvers like throwing Shuriken that collide in the air and change direction a second time.
In comparison, Tengen Uzui had seen and used Kunai, but he also always fought with his Nichirin Blade. It was his three wives who frequently used Kunai and even created mechanical Items like the Kunai Launcher.
So, after the Kunai were made, the four of them became the Instructors for the Sea Ninja Village, responsible for teaching these Sea Ninjas how to use Kunai.
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Chapter 543: Melting into Flowing Magma!
This was already the fourth day of the first 'Summit War'.
Above Area RL1111, a layer of dark, oppressive Dark Clouds still hung, making the light in this Space very dim and oppressive.
Only when Purple Lightning occasionally bloomed below would it brighten for a few seconds, followed by Thunderous Roars and the Roars filled with Fighting Intent from the two individuals.
Kaido, maintaining his Hybrid Form, saw his already seven-meter-tall Body Size further surge to nearly ten meters. Although he was still significantly shorter than Aramaki's thirty-meter-tall 'Treant Form'.
However, the powerful Aura emanating from his entire Body, Accompanied By crackling Purple Lightning, made him appear even more Power and Haki than Aramaki.
The most crucial point was that anyone who could even slightly discern the battle situation could easily see that Kaido was completely suppressing Aramaki, hitting the latter's massive Treant Form Body, causing him to retreat repeatedly.
It was like a Giant holding a Kanabo, with Purple Lightning flickering all over his Body, constantly smashing a much larger Monster.
"Great Might: Thunder Bagua!"
Kaido instantly transformed into an Electric Flash and appeared above Aramaki's head. Electric Flashes surged across his skin and between his iron club. He gripped the handle tightly with both hands, dragging long Purple Lightning threads, and smashed it fiercely onto the latter's head.
[Roar!!]
The already broken Red Line beneath Aramaki's Body heavily caved in again. The Air exploded with a Roar like a Thunderous Roar. A visible Air Current swept outwards, clearing away the surrounding thousand Trees, Sky Island Remnants, and even the topsoil.
Aramaki himself was hit so hard that he saw stars and was tottering.
Far away in the Titan World, Enel, who was watching this 'Summit War' from the top floor of Noah's Ark, felt somewhat complicated yet couldn't Understand why, seeing that Kaido's series of Techniques involved Lightning.
He then asked the being he considered his supreme True God, "Lord Imu, are there many people who can use Lightning?"
"Not many, but not few either. There are multiple ways to control the Strength of Lightning."
Im thought for a moment and gave this answer.
Even excluding Devil Fruit Users like BIG MOM and Kaido, whether it was Vinsmoke's Biochemical Cyborg Technology, Weatheria Sky Island's Weather Technology, or the Mink Tribe's Innate Ability, all could control Lightning.
"If one Awakens Conqueror's Haki and further masters the Technique of Coating, they can also unleash 'Mental Lightning'. However, this type of Lightning primarily affects the Mental level of Creatures."
Enel fell silent, feeling a bit unhappy after hearing this. He had originally thought the Strength of Lightning was exclusive to him.
Just then, he heard Lord Imu say again, "Lightning is actually fine, Flame is the most common Ability. Basically, anyone can produce fire..."
In the 'Future' of the Canon, Luffy even developed a Technique like 'Fire Gun', which could burn Underwater, using the principle of high-speed friction ignition.
This meant that after mastering Armament Haki, as long as one's Speed when swinging a Blade or throwing a punch was fast enough, they could still unleash the so-called 'Flame Slash' and 'Fire Fist'.
That's why the saying "Even dogs won't eat the Flame-Flame Fruit!" came about.
Back in Area RL1111.
The fierce battle between Aramaki and Kaido continued. Although the former was in a much more battered condition, as an Awakened User of the Forest-Forest Fruit, he could definitely drag it on for another three days and three nights.
However, the 'Summit War' tournament format didn't give him that much Time.
He now had less than a day left.
[Roar————]
The Kanabo, enveloped in fierce Purple Lightning, collided once again with the giant Treant Form's dark fist.
Air Current exploded, and a Gale swept through!
"What's wrong? Is this all you've got, Aramaki!"
"Didn't you want to become an Admiral? Then defeat me! If you win, you'll be an Admiral! Worororo————"
Kaido completely disregarded his already tattered blue Coat, roaring repeatedly at Aramaki with his thick neck veins bulging. As soon as his words fell, he laughed heartily towards the sky, his laughter filled with Delight and straightforwardness.
"Damn it, you're too arrogant, you Monster!"
Aramaki's Expression was incredibly ashen. He immediately frantically activated the Devil Fruit Power within his Body, gathering all the Trees within a radius of several kilometers. Four Wooden Arms, reaching a hundred meters tall, formed at a Speed visible to the naked eye.
"I'm going to be an Army General in the Future! Show some respect, you rotten Dragon!"
As Aramaki Roared, two of the 'Arms' opened their giant Wooden Palms and, forcibly suppressing the thick Air Current, grabbed towards Kaido.
Kaido sensed the powerful Strength on these Palms and instantly realized that this guy was getting serious.
Immediately, without a word, he transformed into Purple Lightning and disappeared from the spot, charging rapidly towards Aramaki's Main Body. However, the other two 'Arms' blocked his path.
Behind him, the two 'Arms' from before also chased after him with extreme flexibility.
"Do you really think I'm afraid of you?"
Anger arose in Kaido's heart. He hated this Situation of being grabbed like a 'Bird'.
The next moment, the Electric Flash all over his Body surged, then flowed like water onto the surface of the Kanabo. Instantly, the Electric Flash was dazzling, Electric Serpents coiled around it, and he swung it towards the two giant Wooden Palms opening in front of him.
"Kongo: Arrow!"
Immediately, Accompanied By surging Gale Air Current, a column-shaped Purple Electric Column generated out of thin Air. But the Wooden Palms on the opposite side unexpectedly also slapped fiercely towards the Air, slapping out a mass of surging Wind Pressure that was visible to the naked eye and carried an eerie green glow.
[Roar Roar Roar!]
The Purple Electric Column clashed with the green Palm Wind.
To Kaido's surprise, the latter forcefully blocked his Attack by relying on the Emission of Armament Haki. He hadn't expected Aramaki's Armament Haki to have become much stronger than before.
"Is it because of Anger..."
At this moment, the two dark Wooden Hands behind him also caught up, dragging their thick and long Wooden Arms, like two 'Giant Snakes' rooted in the Red Line.
"In that case, let me see where your Limit is!"
Kaido Roared towards the sky, transforming once again into a Green Dragon two to three hundred meters long. But just as he finished transforming, the two even larger Wooden Palms fiercely grabbed his Dragon Body.
"Roar——————"
The Green Dragon opened its mouth and Roared. The sound wave was mixed with terrifying Purple Lightning, but the damage they inflicted on the Wooden Palms healed and recovered at an extremely fast Speed, still unable to allow him to break free.
At the same time, because his Body was grabbed, he couldn't rotate and thus couldn't create a Tornado Gale.
And when he attempted to breathe dragon breath, the other two Wooden Palms quickly extended over and blocked in front of his mouth, forcefully receiving the scorching Flame Pillar.
Although his own Body was severely damaged, it again prevented him from breaking free and leaving.
Meanwhile.
Two more 'Wooden Hands', a hundred meters tall, again broke out of the ground from nearby. One grabbed the Green Dragon's Throat, and the other gripped the Green Dragon's tail.
And Aramaki, in his Manifestation as a 'Treant Form', vented all the Anger he had received before onto the Green Dragon.
He had already realized how thick-skinned and tough this guy was. Therefore, he directly created a sharp and long Wooden Spear in his hand and used the Armament Haki Internal Destruction Technique to fiercely stab into the Green Dragon's Body.
"It's over!"
Aramaki gritted his teeth and activated the second Ability of the Forest-Forest Fruit, absorbing Nutrients, which could also be said to be Nutrition or Life Force.
In short.
As long as the opponent was hit by this Technique, all the Strength within their Body would be completely sucked dry by him, leaving them completely unable to continue resisting.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Aramaki sensed something was wrong. He discovered that this Green Dragon's Body temperature was rising at an extremely alarming Speed, and its skin surface had unexpectedly started emitting an ominous Aura.
[Roar!]
The next second, a Gunfire Flash, whose temperature was unknown how much higher than ordinary Flame, condensed. In an instant, it burned and melted the four Wooden Hands that were grabbing the Green Dragon.
It also ignited Aramaki, who had transformed into a 'Treant Form', causing him to steadily retreat in the blazing fire and panickedly continuously pull apart the Distance from Kaido.
"Ah————, What is this thing?! Aren't you only supposed to breathe fire?!"
At this time, all the Audience watching the Live Broadcast were astonished to discover that the already Giant Green Dragon had turned into an even larger Fire Dragon, estimated to be nearly a thousand meters long!
Just floating in mid-air.
It was enough to cause all the Trees within RL1111 Zone to spontaneously combust, and also cause the severely damaged Red Line to continuously melt into flowing Magma.
***
Regarding the issue of slow Pace and lack of satisfying moments, I have learned about it from the Readers in the group. Next, I will speed up the Pace.
However, I don't think the Content I wrote before was filler, because every chapter contains substantial information about the World's changes.
As for those who keep skipping chapters, if you can't Understand later, don't ask me about it.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 544: Sakazuki is a Sword Master!
Inside the Fleet Admiral's Office at Army Headquarters, Landeforce.
Marshal Raymond sat in the chair behind the Office Desk, while Sakazuki, Bullet, and Crocodile, the two Admiral Candidates, sat on the Sofa.
The gazes of the four were all focused on the Virtual Screen projected by the Visual Den Den Mushi.
When Kaido transformed into a ridiculously huge Fire Dragon, the expressions of those present varied, all appearing thoughtful.
"Did Kaido temporarily develop a new Technique?"
Crocodile, biting on the thick, smoking Cigar in his mouth, grinned and chuckled lightly, saying, "Looks quite impressive~"
However, despite appearing relaxed on the surface, he was inwardly contemplating how he would deal with Kaido's 'Second Form'.
Although Sand is somewhat resistant to Flame, at sufficiently high temperatures, it will still melt into crystals, which are no longer under the control of the Sand-Sand Fruit Ability.
From this perspective, Kaido's 'Great Torch Dragon' Technique is quite effective against him, as is the Mag-Mag Fruit Ability of Admiral Akainu before him.
"Perhaps I should research Swordsmanship more. Combined with the Techniques of the 'Desert Treasure Sword Style', maybe I can deal with these Bastards who counter me..."
Marshal Raymond, who had remained silent, crossed his arms and frowned slightly with displeasure.
When he had discussed with Kong, Zephyr, and Sengoku in the Command Department earlier, he had suggested that Admirals whose Abilities overly countered the challenger should not be chosen as opponents for the 'Summit War'.
Considering Aramaki is a Forest-Forest Fruit Ability User, Akainu was deliberately not sent out. Furthermore, considering that although Aramaki has Flying Ability, his Speed is not fast, Kizaru was also not sent out.
Actually, their first choice at the time was Aokiji, but unexpectedly, Kaido intervened and proactively requested to be Aramaki's opponent.
At the time, seeing that Kaido didn't have many Flame-based Techniques besides Boro Breath, he supported his suggestion, but he didn't expect this Situation to occur.
"If Aramaki can break through the Limit of Armament Haki in Combat, Kaido can naturally also use new Techniques in Combat. But looking at this, his Challenges are going to fail~"
Bullet's massive Body Size pressed the Sofa beneath him down heavily, a gloating, playful Smile hanging on his face.
There are only three Establishments for Army Headquarters Admirals. Sakazuki occupies one, leaving two. He naturally didn't want Aramaki to succeed in his Challenges and surpass him to become the second Admiral in one go.
"If I had known the opponent was Kaido, This Old Man would have gone up and fought too."
Bullet curled his lip and sneered. This super large Fire Dragon created by Kaido might not necessarily be able to do anything to him. After activating his Awakening, he could also merge into a thousand-meter-tall Stone Giant.
Even if a part of the surface melted into Magma, it would still be under the control of the Combine-Combine Fruit Ability.
Unless Kaido has the Ability to melt everything, using the Combine-Combine Fruit Ability then would be pure self-abuse...
At this moment, Sakazuki spoke in a steady voice, "Even if he fails, he'll go from Colonel to Vice Admiral. It's not a loss for Aramaki. With his Strength, he'll become an Army General sooner or later. No need to rush."
"Tch—"
Bullet snorted coldly but didn't retort. He then looked at Marshal Raymond and asked, "Marshal, how much longer until I can be promoted to Admiral?"
He felt that both his Strength and Military Merit should be sufficient by now.
"What are you rushing for? When I become an Admiral, it will naturally be your turn!"
Crocodile mocked him before Marshal Raymond could answer. Upon hearing this, Bullet merely swept a terrifying Gaze towards him, the Warning within it extremely strong.
But the former met his gaze without showing any weakness, until Marshal Raymond's long sigh sounded, breaking the tense Atmosphere.
"Bullet, I remember you said before that you wanted to defeat Garp. So I was thinking of promoting you to Army Headquarters Admiral in one go after you succeed."
"..."
Bullet's face instantly fell, his mouth twitching subconsciously.
Yes.
He had indeed said that. At first, he thought of defeating Garp first, then going to Noah's Ark to Challenge that Supreme Being. But it had been over two years, and every time he Challenged Garp, he would be severely beaten, and then lie on a Hospital Bed for about a month.
Bullet was very puzzled. How could Garp's Fist be so hard, so ruthless?
Especially the Quality of his Armament Haki, it was ridiculously high, and every punch carried an extremely strong Internal Destruction Effect. No matter how much Substance he Combined onto himself, the opponent's Fist Force could still penetrate through...
"Ha—ha—ha—ha————"
Crocodile immediately burst into laughter, the Cigar in his mouth almost falling out. This completely ignited Bullet's Anger, but just as he was about to Stand Up and fight, he heard Sakazuki roar with Anger.
"Haven't you made enough noise?!"
Bullet stopped his movement, his terrifying Gaze turning towards the other party. He said coldly, "I've suddenly changed my mind now, Marshal. If I defeat Admiral Akainu, will I be able to be promoted to Admiral?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Crocodile's laughter immediately stopped, while Sakazuki looked at Bullet with an Expressionless face.
"It seems the lessons you've received aren't enough. You still retain quite a bit of your Pirate temperament."
"Heh heh."
Bullet sneered without speaking, waiting for Marshal Raymond's answer. The latter covered his forehead helplessly and sighed, "Why bother? With the Merit you've accumulated now, you can be promoted to Admiral at most after finishing the next Otherworld. Just wait a bit longer."
"The next Otherworld..."
Bullet raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, January next year seems to be less than four months away. If it's another Otherworld that isn't very Strong, the Conquest Combat could end in two or three months at most.
Then, he would probably be promoted to Admiral in about half a year.
"However, I think getting promoted by defeating Admiral Akainu would give me a greater sense of accomplishment..."
"You!"
Marshal Raymond was also somewhat annoyed by Bullet's overly defiant Attitude. He felt that people of Pirate Origin simply had no Rules, and he even considered whether to keep suppressing him as an Admiral Candidate.
"Alright, I'll give you a chance."
Sakazuki slowly stood up and walked out of the Office first with an Expressionless face. Bullet followed closely with an excited Smile, and Crocodile also got up, preparing to go watch the fun.
Only Marshal Raymond was left, shaking his head with a Bitter Smile.
He found that he couldn't quite keep these three in check. Even Sakazuki didn't seem to give much Importance to his Attitude.
Not long after, just as Bullet had said, Aramaki was completely defeated by Kaido's 'Great Torch Dragon' two hours later. With Burn Injuries all over his body, he was sent by the Flying Warship that rushed over to the Medical Department of Army Headquarters to receive Medical Treatment.
Next, logically, it should be Fujitora's 'Summit War'.
But because of 'Liberation Day' on September 15th, the Combat could only be Arranged for three days later. His opponent had also been confirmed: like Kaido, it was 'Kizaru' Borsalino, an Air Force Headquarters Admiral!
"Glint-Glint Fruit..."
Issho, who had recently been living at Marine Headquarters Marineford, muttered to himself after receiving the notification. He then went to the Fleet Admiral's Office to ask Sengoku about Borsalino.
"Ah, him. Don't let his lazy and unreliable appearance fool you. He's also a Monster-level figure. Although Zephyr always said he relies too much on his Devil Fruit Ability, as This Old Man knows, his Swordsmanship Skill is very high."
Sengoku looked at Issho cheerfully across the Office Desk, his Gaze, however, sinking into memories of the past.
"Back then, that kid Sakazuki actually also followed the Swordsman path. But after having a few Swordsmanship Sparring sessions with Borsalino, he directly gave up Swordsmanship and focused on Training Martial Arts and his Ability."
"According to him, he just didn't want to waste more Energy on areas where he lacked Talent. But you should know, Sakazuki was already a Sword Master at that time..."
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