SWNOVELXO Chapter 497: Chapter 644:649
Chapter 644: Redfield and Padong! (Two-in-One)
Just as the various powers and the World Government in the Imperial Arms World were busily preparing for the meeting between the two sides.
On the Sea Star Mainland, Red Line, RL1999 Area.
Under the brilliant sunlight.
One tall and one short, one large and one small figure.
Walked slowly along the flat white path towards the main gate of the CIPHER POL Headquarters.
When the two stopped.
The figure whose height only reached the other person's calf looked past the exquisite iron gate before them.
Gazing at the pure white buildings inside, which leaned towards a Gothic style, they couldn't help but exclaim.
"Wow, Boss, is this where we'll be living from now on? It's so magnificent!"
This was a Mink Tribe Member wearing a pink hooded coat and dark blue shorts, with a golden tail behind him resembling a bee's abdomen hook.
Looking at his face and appearance, he seemed to be a tanuki.
He was also holding a square wooden box that wasn't small for him.
"That's right, do you like it, Padong?"
Beside the tanuki, the extremely tall silver-haired man, estimated to be around two and a half meters tall.
Leaned on a purple umbrella with his Right Hand, looked down at the other party, and smiled slightly.
This man's attire was quite striking.
From top to bottom, a scarlet cape-coat that reached the ground, a large blue corsage, a purplish wine-red outer coat, crimson Pants, paired with gold-inlaid black Leather Boots on his feet.
Every part highlighted his personality extremely clearly, yet every Detail appeared so meticulous, neat, and tidy.
His entire being exuded a cold, noble, and charming aura.
He.
Naturally, this was 'Red of Solitude' Baroque Redfield, who had returned from the North Blue.
As for the little guy beside him, just as he was called earlier, Padong, he was originally a steel pen that accidentally ate an Animal System Devil Fruit and gained a Body and Self-awareness.
Later, on a Small Island in the First Half of the Grand Line, he was fortunate enough to meet the returning Redfield and had a series of interactions, ultimately leading the latter to decide to keep him by his side.
As for Padong's Devil Fruit Ability, through Redfield's inquiries and Understanding, and referencing the records in the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia, it was confirmed to be the Animal Type Cat-Cat Fruit Mythical Zoan Bake-danuki Form.
Its Ability was very interesting.
By using the tip of his golden steel pen tail, he could draw the appearance of the corresponding Target on Tree Leaves he created himself.
Then, by consuming Stamina to activate the Devil Fruit Ability, the leaf would transform into a Manifestation that lacked independent Thought but would obey his Orders.
These Manifestations could possess a portion of the Main Body's Knowledge, Memory, and Devil Fruit Ability.
Their Strength was primarily based on the Strength displayed by the Main Body that Padong had witnessed firsthand. The stronger the Main Body's Strength, the greater the Stamina consumption during transformation.
At the same time, these Manifestations had several Weaknesses.
Firstly, their Bodies were very fragile. Once subjected to a strong attack, they would directly explode into Smoke and revert back to leaves.
Secondly, they could not use the Main Body's Haki, nor could they use the Main Body's Awakening.
Thirdly, if a Manifestation exhausted the Stamina provided by the Ability User during Combat, it would also automatically turn back into a leaf.
Finally, if the Ability User fell asleep or lost Consciousness, all Manifestations would also disappear and turn into leaves.
Perhaps because Padong had only recently eaten the Devil Fruit and lacked Training/Exercise and Development, he currently had many Restrictions.
Despite this, Redfield still felt that Padong's Ability had infinite Potential.
[Tap, tap, tap, tap.]
At this moment, thirty Men in Black walked out quickly with crisp Footsteps from inside, pulling open the iron gate.
Then they walked to both sides of the wide road and stood facing each other with blank Expressions.
"Welcome back, and congratulations on successfully finding the Op-Op Fruit that the World Government has been searching for for hundreds of years. We have officially received notification of the commendation from above for you. Let's go inside and talk."
A man in a White Suit, White Gloves, and a White Top Hat, about two meters tall, walked up to Redfield and said with a Smile.
"Okay, Captain Bowen."
Redfield had to treat this black-haired man with an ordinary Appearance seriously.
Because the other party was not only the current Highest Officer of Cipher Pol Aigis 0, but his Combat Power was also only stronger, not weaker, than his own.
It is worth mentioning.
It was this Bowen Knohen who personally captured Crocodile in the Desert of Alabasta and sent him to Impel Down. At that time, he was still puzzled as to why the latter's Haki was so weak.
However, he was not yet an Officer at that time.
The group arrived at a large Meeting Room inside the CIPHER POL Headquarters.
[Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap—]
When Redfield walked in with Padong, a round of warm applause immediately erupted.
These men and women in Suits were all high-ranking officials from various CP Departments.
They had specifically gathered this time to welcome their new Direct Superior.
And everyone was genuinely happy from the Heart.
Because Redfield found the Op-Op Fruit, the Five Elders above, at Im's instruction.
Gave the entire CIPHER POL a Prize Money equivalent to one year's Salary.
How could this not make people happy?
"Thank you."
Redfield maintained his Smile, neither arrogant nor humble, and at the same time said to Padong by his leg, "Give the Box to Captain Bowen."
"Yes, Boss!"
Padong nodded obediently.
He agilely jumped onto the Meeting Table and gently placed the Wooden Box he had been holding in his arms onto the Desktop in front of Bowen, then gave him a slight Bow.
"Please keep it safe. My name is Padong. Please take care of me in the future."
His obedient and polite Posture made many people show gentle Smiles.
Captain Bowen also knew the little guy's Situation, and immediately rubbed Padong's Head, which was wearing the pink hood.
"Okay, from now on you are a Member of CIPHER POL. If anyone bullies you outside in the future, just call us directly, and we'll support you!"
"Thank you, Boss's Boss!"
Padong was happy to hear this, his Eyes shining with Golden Light as he quickly thanked him.
"Uh, Boss's Boss, hahahaha, that's an interesting way of putting it. Alright, then I'll be your Boss's Boss from now on!"
Captain Bowen was stunned for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter after realizing what was said.
Then he took out a Den Den Mushi wearing a small White Suit from his pocket and handed it over.
"This is This Old Man's Den Den Mushi, contact me directly if anything comes up!"
After chatting and laughing for a few minutes, Captain Bowen suddenly clapped his palms, causing the laughter in the room to stop abruptly.
Immediately after, more than a dozen low-ranking Men in Black walked in from outside.
Each of them held two black briefcases in their Hands.
After they placed the boxes one by one onto the Meeting Table, they left in a Column again without saying a word.
The next second.
Under the envious gazes of the high-ranking officials, Bowen raised his finger and pointed at the black boxes.
"Redfield, this is the first Reward the Five Elders are giving you, 2.4 billion Berry in cash!"
"Oh?"
Redfield's snow-white curly Eyebrows twitched, and his Gaze swept back and forth over them.
Although he came from Nobility and held the Peerage of Count, this was the first time he had received so much Money.
However, at his current level of Strength, the Temptation of Money was not that great.
"One billion of these 2.4 billion Berry is your Prize Money for finding the Op-Op Fruit, and the remaining 1.4 billion is the return for the fourteen Devil Fruits you've successively sent back before."
"Later, you'll take the people outside and go to the World Bank Headquarters." After speaking, Captain Bowen took out another Document and handed it to Redfield.
"This is your Letter of Appointment. Congratulations, from now on you are the Deputy Officer of Cipher Pol Aigis 0."
"I hope that one day in the Future, you can succeed This Old Man's Position and protect all the Interests of the World Government!"
However, Redfield fell into Thought as he looked at the Letter of Appointment in his Hand.
"Captain Bowen, this Deputy Officer Position shouldn't affect my Travel too much, right? I like to travel, and this time I also promised Padong to visit a few Otherworlds together..."
Captain Bowen frowned slightly, but immediately showed a kind Smile.
"CIPHER POL's work isn't that much. How about this, I'll give you a long vacation this year. You can take Padong to those Otherworlds and come back to work next year."
After speaking, without waiting for Redfield's reply, he instructed the high-ranking officials from various Departments around him, "You can go back first."
"Yes, Officer!"
The men and women in sharp Suits answered in unison, then quickly pushed open the Door and walked out.
Soon.
Only three people remained in this Meeting Room. At this moment, Redfield and Padong saw Bowen take out a small white square box from his jacket pocket.
"This is your third Reward, and also the most valuable Reward..."
As soon as the words fell, Captain Bowen flicked the lid open with his thumb, and a Platinum Ring inlaid with Diamonds appeared before the two of them.
"..."
The scene instantly fell silent. Redfield's Expression froze there, and Padong was even more shocked, covering his mouth with his small Hand, looking at Bowen in disbelief.
"Boss's Boss, are you proposing to Boss?!"
"Hmm?"
Captain Bowen was stunned when he heard this.
Then he looked down at the Diamond Ring in the box, then looked up at Redfield, and gradually realized that this scene did seem a bit easy to misunderstand.
"No, no, This Old Man has a wife! This Diamond Ring is not an ordinary Diamond Ring, look!"
Captain Bowen quickly denied it.
Immediately after, he lightly tapped the Diamond with his Right Hand, and the Diamond slowly split open to both sides.
Instantly, streams of brilliant Golden Light Ray poured out, dyeing the entire Meeting Room with a bright Golden Light.
"This is..."
Redfield narrowed his Eyes. It wasn't until the Golden Light softened that he saw the glowing object inside. It was actually a golden bead the size of a soybean.
"It's so beautiful, Boss—"
Padong stared blankly at the Flowing Light and radiant golden bead, feeling that the Diamonds on both sides had completely become mere green leaves for contrast.
"This is Pure Gold. The Radiance it emits has the Power to drastically slow down the Speed of all things, which means it grants people almost Eternal Lifespan."
"In addition, if you get sick or injured, it can also play a slowing effect."
Captain Bowen paused for a few seconds to give Redfield Time to digest, then continued, "But it will also affect Body growth, so when Training/Exercise, seal it with the special Diamond outer shell on it."
"There really is such a thing..."
Redfield could no longer maintain his calm state of mind, and a clear look of shock appeared on his Face.
As someone who had drifted freely on the Grand Line for many years, he had naturally heard of the Legend of Pure Gold.
But Immortality or something similar, if it originated from a Devil Fruit Ability, it could be Understood and accepted.
Talking about Gold, however, sounded like complete Nonsense.
However, Redfield truly didn't expect that reality would be so Nonsense and magical, and Pure Gold would actually appear before him.
At this moment.
This 'Red of Solitude' was once again shocked by the World Government's Foundation. How could something as outrageous as Pure Gold be given as a Reward?
Thinking from another perspective.
This meant the World Government had a lot of Pure Gold!
"Put it on. Congratulations, you have obtained the Qualification for Immortality."
Captain Bowen's Attitude seemed very natural. He calmly watched Redfield put on the Ring, seemingly completely unaffected by the Temptation of Pure Gold.
Because although he hadn't received a Pure Gold Ring yet, he had been told that when he reached the Age of seventy, he would also receive one upon Retirement.
Just like his previous Officer, who had already retired behind the scenes wearing a Pure Gold Ring.
As for exactly where they transferred to, that could only be known at that Time, but one could guess some things. It was nothing more than living in Holy Land Marie Geoise.
"Thank you, thank you very much. Baroque Redfield will definitely do his utmost to protect all the Interests of the World Government!"
Redfield, wearing the Pure Gold Diamond Ring on his Right Index Finger, suppressed the excitement in his Heart and looked solemnly at the Five Circle Cross Emblem behind Captain Bowen.
The immense Value of Immortality was enough for him to dedicate his loyalty to the World Government.
After all.
No matter how Strong or how solitary, one would still resist Death...
"By the way, I'll give you some more Information. Your main Mission next year will be to search for two other Devil Fruits. Be mentally prepared."
Captain Bowen patted the other party's Shoulder and said meaningfully.
"Can I know which two they are?"
Redfield and Padong exchanged glances, then the former asked curiously, thinking to himself, there are actually Devil Fruits that the World Government values so highly...
He was very curious.
"The Paramecia Type Gum-Gum Fruit from the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia. Oh, right, given your Devil Fruit Ability, This Old Man thinks it's better to tell you its true Information."
Captain Bowen rubbed the stubble on his Chin and smiled, saying, "It should be the Animal Type Human-Human Fruit Mythical Zoan Nika Form..."
The reason he revealed this Confidential Information.
Besides worrying that false Information might affect the performance of the Luck-Luck Fruit Ability, it was also because the other party brought back the Op-Op Fruit, which made him worthy of Trust.
"Nika... What is that?"
Redfield searched the Memory in his Head and found that he had never heard of any related Information.
This was normal.
Unless someone had specifically researched a large amount of History, they might find traces of Nika in various documents and Data.
"Anyway, the basic Ability of this Devil Fruit is to give the Ability User a Body like rubber. You can try looking for it in the East Blue."
"Okay, what about the second Devil Fruit?"
Through Bowen's tone and Expression, Redfield also realized that there was something sensitive involved, so he immediately stopped asking further questions and changed the topic.
"It's the Logia Type Dark-Dark Fruit. You can take a look at the Encyclopedia later. It's said to be roughly in the New World. You'll really have to work hard."
Captain Bowen sighed with emotion.
"That's nothing. Compared to sitting in an Office, I still prefer to move around outside..."
While Speaking, Redfield memorized the Intelligence about these two Devil Fruits, and at the same time thought about trying to get a Pure Gold Ring for Padong as well.
Ten minutes later.
He and Padong, along with twelve Men in Black carrying briefcases, headed to the World Bank Headquarters to deposit the Berry into his account.
On the other side.
Led by Captain Bowen, three Cipher Pol Aigis 0 Members personally escorted the Op-Op Fruit in the box to the Star Gate Base leading to the Demon Slayer World.
Because currently, to reach the Titan World, one must pass through the Demon Slayer World.
Although troublesome, this was a necessary measure...
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(End of Chapter)
Chapter 645: Leone Appears Again!
The Northern Snow Region of the Imperial Arms World.
The natural landscape here has a strong fantasy characteristic.
Vast and majestic, silver-clad plateau mountains, boundless and white, immense forest seas and snowy plains, with ice crystals and snowflakes dancing across the Heaven and Earth.
It was upon this beautiful yet cold white Earth.
Looking down from High Altitude, one could see a surging black Line, stretching from the eastern horizon to the southern end, like a black python winding its way through the snow.
Zooming in further, further...
First, the roar of various engines assaulted the senses, followed by the occasional sounds of vehicles moving, interspersed with the shouts of Personnel, spreading across the surrounding plains.
This was actually a massive Vehicle convoy composed of hundreds of medium and large Vehicles.
Most of them were large Trucks carrying various Supplies and Laborers, while the remaining small portion consisted of large, gray-white RVs.
At the front, flanks, and rear.
They were all escorted throughout by strong-Physiqued Black-Clad Soldiers riding Heavy Motorcycles.
These Soldiers' Winter Clothes were quite uniform.
From top to bottom.
Capes with hoods, Goggles to block the Wind and Snow, tight yet breathable Masks, thick and warm Earmuffs, anti-cold Coats that weren't bulky, Pants, and high-collared Combat Boots lined with fleece.
Because the entire set of Equipment was in various shades of black.
More than two hours later.
The convoy, stretching for over ten miles, braved the constant howling Wind and Snow and finally arrived before a rugged and massive City.
It was like a savage Giant Beast crouching and sleeping on the snowy Earth.
Below the tall Gate Tower.
Vice Admiral Doberman, who had received the News in advance, was already waiting here with two Brigade Commanders under his command.
Ever since Charlotte Oven took his Third Division to the western Front, and Douglas Bullet subsequently took the First Division south to rendezvous with Onigumo's Second Division.
This 'Saika Fortress City', formerly the Randell National Capital of The Empire, was now guarded by his Fourth Division of the First Main Combat Legion.
Because this City was located right in the Center of the entire Snow Region, Support could be dispatched in time if an Accident occurred on any Front.
However, the War was almost over, and they hadn't moved a single Soldier.
This made everyone in the Fourth Division, including Doberman, feel quite frustrated.
Although completing a garrison Mission also earned some Military Merit, how could it compare to killing enemies on the Battlefield?
The most speechless part was that they would next serve as Guards for this Construction Team, preventing any Danger Beasts or clueless individuals from interfering with the overall Construction Progress.
Fortunately, Admiral Akainu revealed that once this 'Saika Fortress City' was completely Reconstructed.
Their Fourth Division would also be responsible for the Guard Mission during the Meeting, so the total Merit accumulated from all these tasks could barely be accepted.
At least it was better than Dalmatian's Fifth Division, who had been stationed at the Star Gate Base from beginning to end.
That's right.
The World Government had decided after careful consideration to completely Reconstruct 'Saika Fortress City'.
This was because its Geography was not only very suitable, but it also had sufficient ready-made Materials, which could greatly shorten the Project Time.
"Hello, Vice Admiral Doberman, I am Pica, Deputy Director of the Construction Department. Have the Personnel Inside the City been completely evacuated?"
At this moment, Pica, who was nearly five meters tall and wearing thick gray Winter Clothes, stepped down from an RV and approached Doberman with over ten Cadres from his Team behind him.
Yes.
After years of diligent Learning, coupled with experience from various Major Projects and the Ability of the Paramecia System Stone-Stone Fruit.
Pica had not only obtained the Senior Architect certification but had also been successfully Promoted to the Position of Deputy Director. Everyone within the Construction Department now believed he would be the future Division Chief.
However, his high-pitched Voice, which completely mismatched his Giant build, remained unchanged.
But Vice Admiral Doberman and the other Officers were also extraordinary individuals. Their firm Will prevented them from showing any disrespectful Expression or Action.
"They've been evacuated. We've set up a Camp one kilometer to the North. We can handle any Situation in time, so you can proceed with Construction without worry."
"That's good. Thank you all."
Pica nodded after hearing Doberman's words, then turned around and instructed the Cadres under him: "Enter the site. First, dismantle all non-Stone Materials inside!"
"Yes!"
The Cadres responded in unison and quickly ran towards their respective Group's Vehicle convoys.
Doberman had no interest in wasting more words with Pica in this freezing Environment.
Leaving behind a Rear Admiral responsible for garrisoning the area with his Main Combat Regiment, he took the other Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals and headed to the newly built Camp to the North, accompanied by hundreds of Soldiers.
At the same time.
Squads of Workers wearing gray Winter Clothes and holding various Tools jumped out of the trucks, pouring into the City Gate like a tide, then splitting into fine Tributaries heading to various locations Inside the City.
Behind them, the Trucks did not turn around and leave but slowly drove in after them.
They were responsible for transporting the dismantled items out.
Just as the Construction Team was enthusiastically preparing for a Major Project, Vice Admiral Doberman and the others returned to the Division Camp where tens of thousands of Military Strength were stationed.
One after another, black Military Tents stood neatly on the silver-white plain.
The Paths were clear, the Zones were orderly, and every ten meters or so, there was a Lighthouse emitting light. Bright warm light and wisps of Heat faintly emerged from inside the Tents.
Those were large Light Shells and large Heat Shells.
With the Air Force Headquarters established on the former 'God's Island', now renamed 'Elbais', the artificial breeding of these magical Shells/Dials from Sky Island had been achieved on a large Scale.
Although the Output had not yet reached the point of being sold to the outside World, providing for the World Government internally was not a problem.
Especially for the Military Department.
"Report, Division Commander! Three hours ago, a woman claiming to be a former Imperial Army Lieutenant General was brought back by Major Ronnie and his Squad who were on Patrol outside!"
"Besides her own Imperial Arm, 'Lion King', she also has the Imperial Arm 'Demon Armor Transformation' belonging to the deceased Imperial Army General Blande!"
"However, the Activator for 'Demon Armor Transformation', a red-bladed, silver-poled Spear, is in a damaged state. It is said to have been broken by Vice Admiral Ghost Shark..."
Doberman's dark face, covered in scars, showed a look of surprise after hearing the Report from the Rear Admiral who had been responsible for the garrison during his absence.
The Officers behind him also exchanged glances.
"Since she's from The Empire, what is she doing here?" Doberman voiced everyone's Inner Voice.
The reporting Rear Admiral replied with a wry smile.
"Lieutenant General Leone said she wants to join us and doesn't want to return to The Empire. At the same time, she hopes to see Imperial Army Lieutenant General Nahas, who was captured by Vice Admiral Onigumo..."
"Hmm, understood. Take me to see her!"
After a moment of thought, Doberman decided to talk to the other party.
After all, the other party was a Lieutenant General; at least their Rank was equal. Moreover, she brought two Imperial Arms, so she should definitely be given some Importance.
As for one of them being damaged, what was that compared to everything else? Someone would surely be responsible for repairing it.
"Yes!"
Chapter 646: Green Fermented Tofu Mixed with Fermented Bean Juice!
The sudden appearance of Leone and "Demon Armor Transformation" might have been a small surprise for the World Government.
But for Im, it was insignificant.
Although "Demon Armor Transformation" is a good thing, it seems to be highly compatible only with Tatsumi.
Even though Tatsumi has been captured by Mima Amatori, given the situation where The Empire is about to join the World Government, he will most likely be sent back.
Moreover, even if Tatsumi joins the World Government, according to the World Government's current War Merit Exchange Mechanism, it's unlikely he would be able to obtain this "Demon Armor Transformation".
Unless Im secretly indicated it.
But in Im's eyes, Tatsumi is no different from other Otherworlders who have joined the World Government.
Or rather.
The current Im has no time to think about Tatsumi's matters; he is currently sitting on the Empty Throne, closing his eyes to rest.
The vast Main Hall was silent.
The Kuja Guards, dressed in silver-white armor skirts, with silver swords at their waists and silver bows on their backs, stood like exquisite sculptures on either side.
The Ubuyashiki Four Sisters, dressed in gorgeous purple kimonos, stood with their hands clasped in front of their bellies, their heads slightly bowed, waiting on either side of the Steps / Stairway.
The atmosphere appeared extremely solemn and Solemn, and every bit of air felt oppressive.
Time flowed by little by little in this silence.
It wasn't until the Giant God Soldier Oimo and the Giant God Soldier Kashi outside extended their powerful arms, covered in Golden Blood-Marked Armor, and slowly pushed open the pure white Main Gate behind them, which was carved with Celestial Dragon Hoofprint and various exquisite reliefs.
Only then did Im's golden Ripple Eyes suddenly open, radiating a cold, flowing light like the stars.
Under his gaze from such a high position.
Stussy, who had returned from the Star Gate Base, led a robust Elderly man dressed in a white Suit, with his gray hair meticulously combed, into the Palace Hall.
With the Main Gate slowly closing behind them as a backdrop, they walked step by step towards Im, treading on a top-grade Red Carpet that was unimaginably expensive.
"Your subordinate, Cipher Pol Aigis 0 Officer, Bowen Knohen, pays respects to Lord Imu!"
The Strongest Aegis, who even Red of Solitude Redfield felt apprehensive of, knelt heavily on the soft Red Carpet without hesitation.
At the same time, he held the white square box he brought high above his head with the Palm of his hands, which were covered by White Gloves.
"Reporting to Lord Imu, your subordinate has successfully brought the Paramecia Type Op-Op Fruit!"
Bowen Knohen suppressed his Excited feelings and finally managed to speak clearly and distinctly.
To have the honor of meeting the God of the Celestial Dragons who created the World Government and developed the Star Gate, for him, having guarded the Celestial Dragons and the World Government for most of his life, it was an unimaginable supreme Glory.
On the Platform.
Im saw his fanatical appearance and heard his incredibly Excited Inner Voice. His cold Gaze flickered slightly.
"Well done."
"Hinaki, bring the box over."
"Yes, Lord Imu."
Hearing the command, Ubuyashiki Hinaki, as the eldest sister, responded softly. Then, stepping on her Wooden Clogs, she walked down the Steps / Stairway and took the white box from Bowen Knohen's slightly trembling hands.
A moment later, Hinaki arrived at the second Platform.
On her left and right sides were various Cold Weapons covered in green rust spots. These were the Weapons of the twenty original Kings who followed Im back then.
Im sat on the golden-red spire-shaped Throne. With a thought, he used Haki to levitate the box from Hinaki's hands and bring it before him.
Seeing this, the latter walked down the Platform without a word and returned to her Position to continue waiting.
"Finally got it!"
On the other side, as the box lid opened, Im looked at the Heart Fruit inside with a burning Gaze.
However, he didn't rush to take it out and eat it in one bite. After just a few glances, he closed the lid again and shifted his Gaze to Bowen Knohen, who was still kneeling below.
"You've done well. When you retire, you can come here to live."
"..."
As soon as Im finished speaking, Bowen Knohen trembled all over.
Immediately, he heavily knocked his head on the Red Carpet and shouted with a choked voice, "Thank you... Thank you very much, Lord Imu, for bestowing such great kindness!"
Im, however, maintained a nonchalant and indifferent Posture, "Mm, put on the Ring, you may leave."
"Ring?"
Bowen Knohen raised his face, which was already covered in tears, and found a Familiar Diamond Ring had appeared before him at some point.
This first shocked him, as with his Strength, it was basically impossible for anything in the outside world to approach within a hundred meters of him without a Sound.
But he immediately felt relieved, thinking to himself, "After all, he is the God of the Celestial Dragons!"
After Bowen Knohen left wearing the Ring, Stussy stepped forward, raising her head to look up at the Empty Throne.
"Lord Imu, Navy Iron Fist Admiral and Muzan Kibutsuji have successfully captured the Super Dangerous Beast Nine-Tailed White Fox Hong Lian from the Imperial Arms World. It should arrive at Ark around 8 PM tonight."
Im calmly and slowly stood up from the Throne.
"Go inform Empress Historia and Empress Esdeath. We will appreciate this big white fox together at 8 PM tonight."
"Yes, Lord Imu!"
Stussy nodded subconsciously in agreement. However, when she looked up again, she found the area in front of the Throne was empty.
The Ubuyashiki Four Sisters began to walk down the Steps / Stairway, preparing to go to Im's Harem on their own.
This made Stussy feel bitter inside. Could it be that she would only be able to discuss official matters with Lord Imu from now on?
She now deeply missed the time when she played Tennis with Im and watched song and dance performances together. At that time, there was no Historia, let alone Esdeath...
At the same time.
Im had already used the Teleportation Superpower to return to his luxurious Bedroom, which was over five hundred square meters, with the white box.
Then, without hesitation, he personally opened the box lid and took a bite of the Fruit Flesh of the Heart Fruit.
This was something he had decided long ago, so there was no hesitation.
Although Devil Fruit have the Weakness of being Countered by the Pyrobroin Substance, compared to the various Abilities they bring, it is insignificant.
"Ugh----"
After that bite, Im's Expression became conflicted.
It was indeed disgusting.
As for describing its taste, first of all, he had never eaten shit, so he didn't know if it tasted like shit.
If he had to describe it.
Green Fermented Tofu mixed with Luosifen, along with the stink and sourness of Fermented Bean Juice, with a texture similar to Blue Cheese and somewhat rotten Fruit Flesh.
"Logically, you only need to eat one bite of a Devil Fruit..."
Im suppressed the feeling of wanting to vomit and looked hesitantly at the Op-Op Fruit, which was still almost entirely intact.
In the end, holding the mentality that it was best not to waste it and that there might be problems if he didn't finish it, he ate it bite by bite with a Willpower that was hard for ordinary people to imagine.
The entire process was so difficult that it was not much different from being forced to eat shit.
Thirty minutes!
After eating, he took a full thirty minutes to recover. Then, he slowly closed his eyes to accept his brand new Ability.
When he opened his eyes again, his Right Hand also lifted.
As his Palm made a virtual grasp downwards, a rapidly spinning white Whirlpool appeared out of thin air. Soon, the Whirlpool expanded into a light blue Domain Space, covering the entire Room.
"Is this 'ROOM'?"
Im's Gaze swept around, looking at everything in the room with interest, because he could feel that everything here was under his complete Desire for Control.
It was as if the entire Space was constantly waiting for him to play with it.
To be honest, this Feeling greatly satisfied his extremely overbearing Desire for Control.
"But how big can this range be?"
The next second.
As soon as Im finished speaking, a buzzing sound appeared, and a Halo instantly swept out.
In the blink of an eye, the entire Noah's Ark was enveloped in a light blue spherical Space, and it was still expanding outwards...
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# Chapter 647: An Omnipotent Existence!
It was once said that the Total Area of the Noah's Ark was comparable to a modern City from Im's Previous Life.
Its Deck had a length Diameter of fifteen kilometers and a width Diameter of seven kilometers.
This means its area reached nearly three hundred and thirty square kilometers.
What kind of Concepts does this represent?
It's slightly larger than the area within Beijing's Fourth Ring Road.
And this is just the area of the Deck layer. Below it were twelve layers of Cabin, each with different Functions.
Although the area of each layer decreased layer by layer, the total was still terrifying, and each layer was thirty meters high.
Not only that.
Above the Deck, there were also five layers of Ship Tower.
The area of each Ship Tower layer was consistent, and their length and width Size were exactly half of the Deck.
The length Diameter was seven and a half kilometers, the width Diameter was three and a half kilometers, and the area was about eighty-two square kilometers.
So the Total Area of the entire Noah's Ark was close to five hundred square kilometers.
Why calculate this?
Because Im discovered that the 'ROOM' he unleashed at full Strength could probably encompass ten Noah's Ark.
This was countless times Stronger than Trafalgar Law in the 'Canon'.
It was enough to bring the entire 'Punk Hazard Island' under Control.
Of course.
It certainly wasn't strange that he was much Stronger than Law, but the problem was that he was too much Stronger.
Im thought, perhaps it was because of his Strength, especially on the Soul and Mental Aspect.
Breaking through the Peak Realm of his Previous Life resulted in this Qualitative Change from quantitative accumulation.
Next was the Time to copy the homework.
With Law having personally demonstrated it beforehand, the Development of this Ability could save a lot of Time and energy.
He decided to first master all the Technique that Law knew before thinking about anything else.
Im retracted the 'ROOM' he had released, controlling it to just cover the entire Inner Palace area.
Then he ordered the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters waiting outside to come in.
Because he needed Experiment subjects.
He reproduced them one by one: 'Slaughterhouse', 'Conductor', 'Scalpel', 'Scan', 'Shambles', and 'Spatial Chaos'.
Here, it must be mentioned.
The hard work and Time Im put into studying Medicine this year finally paid off greatly.
Because he had solid medical Knowledge and excellent Medical Arts Ability.
He only needed to try Law's Technique four or five times to basically master them.
Of course, he wasn't a Demon either.
Dangerous Technique like 'Scalpel' and 'Gamma Knife' were not actually used on the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters.
Instead, they were casually dispersed after being successfully used.
Time flowed slowly like invisible Water in such repeated Development and practice.
The Time on the clock face had already passed seven o'clock.
However, Im felt a little dissatisfied in his Heart.
It wasn't dissatisfaction with the Op-Op Fruit Ability, but dissatisfaction with the names of the Technique Law had come up with.
He could understand that Law was a Doctor, so he related all his Technique to Medicine.
But Im didn't consider himself a Doctor.
Even though his current Medical Arts level could be called excellent, coupled with the Op-Op Fruit Ability, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call himself a famous Doctor or a divine Doctor.
Im's deep Gaze looked at the white Whirlwind rapidly spinning in his palm and thought to himself.
"Healing and saving people is just the surface. Let the Ability and Name of this Devil Fruit return to their essence."
He then dispersed the Whirlwind and stopped activating the Fruit Ability within his Body.
He looked at the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters, whose faces still showed traces of panic, like four uneasy little Deer.
"Has Historia returned?"
The four sisters, who were almost identical in Attire, hair color, appearance, and even eyes, except for their headwear, looked at each other hesitantly upon hearing the question.
In the end, it was Hina, the youngest, who answered.
"Yes... yes, before you called us in, Lord Stussy had already sent News that Empress Lord had returned to the Ark."
However, her Expression and tone were a little strange.
"Good."
Im said lightly and was about to turn and walk towards the Door.
But Hina spoke again weakly, "L-Lord..."
"Hmm?"
Im looked over in Doubt.
He saw Hina, looking like she had mustered her Courage, ask him in a low voice, "Um... could you please restore us four first..."
Im was startled for a moment, but immediately reacted.
It turned out that when he was experimenting with 'Spatial Chaos' earlier, he had swapped their Minds, and he hadn't changed them back yet.
He didn't explain anything, just waved his hand casually, and the Minds within the four bodies were extracted in the external form of 'Pink Heart'.
Then, with a gentle turn of his five fingers, they entered their respective Masters' bodies according to his Will.
As for the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters, they only felt another round of dizziness.
When they recovered, they found that their Minds and Bodies had returned to normal.
"Thank you, Lord Imu!"
The four sisters bowed gratefully to express their thanks.
Im didn't mind, he just instructed them to tidy up the messy Bedroom and then leave the Room on their own.
"'Spatial Chaos', the name of this Technique doesn't need to be changed, but why does this Fruit Ability also involve the Mental Level?"
"Did it transfer the Position of the Creature's Soul using Spatial Rules?"
Im walked and pondered this question, which was also why he didn't directly use Teleportation.
"Then can I also temporarily attach my Mind to someone else's Body? How would their Mind be handled, put into my Body? Definitely not..."
Just as he was gradually lost in Thought, he had already arrived at the Lawn Outside the Hall.
He saw Historia and Esdeath sitting under a distant umbrella chair, chatting about something.
Mikasa and Levi were guarding about twenty meters behind the former.
When Im's figure appeared.
Everyone around, whether they were Holy Land Garrison Warriors, Maids along the way, or even Mikasa and Levi, all knelt down and lowered their heads to show respect.
"Greetings, Lord Imu!"
Only Historia and Esdeath, the two Heavenly Empress wearing the 'Heavenly Phoenix Hundred Birds Skirt', were qualified to step forward and greet him.
Im had no intention of changing this somewhat distant etiquette.
Because he didn't plan to play any loving Family games with them. Compared to that, this kind of relationship, similar to an Emperor and his Harem, was more comfortable.
"Rise."
Im casually ordered, then put on a gentle Smile and looked at the two Beauty in front of him.
"I suppose you've heard the News. A Great Fox from the Imperial Arms World will be coming over soon. It is said to call itself a Divine Beast, a Deity. From now on, it will be your Pet!"
"By the way, this Great Fox is the Master of the Imperial Arm Blood within your Body. I suppose you will be closer to it. I look forward to the day you can completely subdue it with your Strength."
"Okay, I will do it!"
Esdeath puffed out her mountainous Chest, showing a confident Expression without any Fear, while Historia's mood on the side became somewhat complicated.
At this moment, Im glanced at her empty back.
"Speaking of which, you should also have your own Royal Guard. How about this, after the Matter of their Affiliation is settled, I will have someone select ten Elite from the Baltars Tribe."
Upon hearing this, Esdeath said, "Royal Guard? Then I hope to choose them myself, is that okay?"
Im slightly furrowed his brow. He didn't like it when someone rejected his ideas, but since she was his Women, he had to make this concession.
"Yes, do you have a Candidate?"
"Yes, I hope the sisters Akame and Kurome from The Empire can be my Royal Guard!"
Esdeath said without hesitation.
She didn't even consider that these two were important figures in The Empire, one of whom was the Commander of the Imperial Guard Unit, because she was now full of confidence in Im.
This man before her was the Strongest, the most perfect, and could even be said to be an Omnipotent Existence!
(End of this chapter)
**Chapter 648: A Miraculous Scene!**
Im first had someone remove the sunshade, then sat down in the middle chair. Esdeath and Historia followed, sitting down one on each side.
Then they heard him issue an Order: "Notify everyone to let the Ark go out for some air. We'll also take a look at the Starlight."
"Yes, Lord!"
Although he didn't specifically name anyone, the people around reacted quickly. One of the High-ranking Executives from Cipher Pol immediately responded, then used 'Shave', turning into an Afterimage and disappearing without a trace.
Noah's Ark was currently within the Space of the 'Door-Door Fruit', so everything above, below, left, and right was a hazy Green Space.
While it was pleasing to the eye and quiet, it became tiring after a long Time, especially at night. Without the Moon and Milky Way overhead, it always felt like something was missing.
"How is your Martial Arts training progressing?"
Im looked at Esdeath.
Even in a Long Dress, she habitually crossed her legs in a Queen-like Posture, displaying her Haki-like temperament without reservation.
This was because she keenly noticed that Im didn't mind this impolite action; in fact, he seemed to appreciate her adopting this arrogant Posture.
While this made her feel a sense of relief, it also made her more satisfied with this man. After all, who wouldn't Hope to live a bit more freely?
As for two Women serving one husband, that was not an issue for Esdeath at all.
A Powerhouse should possess more!
Including that if a Woman is Strong enough, having multiple men is also normal...
"I have already mastered Moonwalk. The Effects of the other Six Powers could already be achieved through the Imperial Fist Temple's Body Control Secret Technique before, which you call 'Life Return'."
"It's just that the Imperial Fist Temple first lets people master 'Life Return' and then uses it as a Foundation to practice Martial Arts Techniques like 'Iron Body' and 'Shave'. Whereas you first let people learn the 'Six Powers' and then further Cultivate 'Life Return'."
"This is the difference between starting difficult then easy, and starting easy then difficult. From the perspective of popularization, your method is definitely better, but for those with Talent, it wastes a lot of Energy and Time."
"So, my personal Suggestion is that the World Government can adjust the Cultivation sequence of the 'Six Powers' and 'Life Return' based on an individual's Talent level."
"For example, let people first try to see if they can sink their Consciousness into their Body to observe their Blood Vessels and Internal Organs. If they can do it within three days, it indicates they have Talent."
"Oh, right, that Breathing Style is a great thing for getting started with Life Return. It can effectively guide and Mobilize a person's Spirit, and different Styles are suitable for people with different Personalities."
"I have to say, the guy who created the Breathing Style is truly a Genius!"
"I have already learned 'Water Breathing', but I feel its Style doesn't suit me. Compared to it, 'Wind Breathing' is more to my Will."
"So I plan to integrate their Characteristics into my Swordsmanship to see if I can create a 'Breathing Style' Style that is uniquely my own..."
Esdeath, this battle maniac and War maniac, became full of Excitement and talked endlessly once she started discussing Martial Arts matters.
She poured out all the thoughts she had generated during her Training these past few days to Im, and Im listened with great interest without any impatience.
To be honest.
He really liked Esdeath's current state. Her appearance of genuinely loving Combat from the bottom of her Heart was beautiful.
At the same Time, Historia, Mikasa, Levi, and the others nearby secretly clicked their tongues in amazement.
Because they had also practiced or were currently Cultivating the Breathing Style, Six Powers, and Life Return.
But no one had been able to learn all of them within a week, and have so many ideas, even preparing to create their own Breathing Style Style.
This time, they truly witnessed Esdeath's astonishing Talent.
Seeing this, Historia's mood became even heavier, as she could feel that Im's liking for Esdeath was greater than for herself, which made her worried...
Seeing that Esdeath had finally finished speaking and was picking up the Hot Tea nearby to moisten her throat, Im asked with a Smile: "Then, how have you mastered your Devil Fruit Ability?"
"Hoo—there wasn't enough Time. I haven't paid attention to it for now, because I remember you said before that Martial Arts and Haki are the Core Strength."
Esdeath drank a cup of Hot Tea, feeling her entire Body become comfortable. She then showed a bright and radiant Smile.
"It's just that ever since I ate the Kirin Fruit, I often dream of a Little Fox and a Little Kirin playing in the Ice and Snow World when I sleep at night. But recently, they seem to have quieted down..."
Im felt very gratified when he heard the first sentence.
The other party had indeed seriously listened to his Suggestion, but the latter sentence made him pause in his Heart.
The Beast Soul of the Zoan-type Devil Fruit and the Danger Beast Will contained within the Imperial Arms?
They fought?
But it seemed neither could do anything to the other, and Esdeath didn't seem to have any major problems...
"Lord Im."
Just as Im was about to ask about this Matter, Stussy returned, with a Little Fox with snow-white fur following at her feet.
However, it wasn't a Nine-Tailed White Fox, but the Little Cloud Fox that Im had brought back from Sky Island back then.
This little fellow seemed to like Stussy more than Historia and Esdeath, so as long as she was on the Ark, it would definitely stay by her side.
"Hmm, the Fox is inside, right?"
Im's Gaze shifted, and he immediately noticed the cage covered with a black cloth in Stussy's hand. Its outline was similar to a large Birdcage.
"Yes, this is the 'Nine-Tailed White Fox' Hong Lian, captured by Iron Fist Admiral Garp and Muzan Kibutsuji. Please see..."
Stussy placed the cage on the Lawn, and then, under everyone's gaze, lifted the black cloth covering it.
Instantly.
A small White Fox with nine tails and a Green Ring around its Neck entered everyone's sight, also causing the Little Cloud Fox nearby to curiously look at the former back and forth.
Unfortunately, the former seemed to be sleeping, lying down in the cage with its Eyes closed.
"Ah, this..."
Esdeath and Historia were instantly speechless. They had originally thought they would see a majestic Divine Beast, but they didn't expect it to become so cute and small under Stussy's Mini-Mini Fruit Ability.
Especially the former, when she thought that the Imperial Arms Power within her Body came from such a small thing, the Corner of her Mouth twitched unconsciously a few times.
"Heh~~"
Im was amused seeing Hong Lian putting on an Attitude of pretending to be asleep and completely ignoring them.
After all, having been a Divine Beast for thousands of years, it was bound to have some arrogance. Seeing that it couldn't win and couldn't resist, it simply acted like an ostrich and gave up.
"Have someone remove the Ring from its Neck, and then restore its Body Size. What I want is not a Little Fox that only knows how to act pitiful!"
Act pitiful?
Hong Lian in the cage immediately felt shame and Anger upon hearing Im's words, but in order to regain Freedom and Strength, she forced herself to endure.
"But Lord Im, this Fox has Combat Power comparable to an Admiral, and..."
Stussy hesitated slightly.
"Remove it."
Im's Expression turned cold. Although he knew Stussy was worried about his safety, he strongly disliked anyone not obeying his Orders.
"Yes!"
Seeing him angry, Stussy's Heart tightened, realizing she had just said something she shouldn't have. She quickly agreed, then took out a Den Den Mushi to notify Tarklama at Impel Down.
Soon, the Green Ring on Hong Lian's Neck automatically disappeared.
Stussy awkwardly looked up at the Power Ceiling: "Lord Im, this Nine-Tailed White Fox is nearly sixty meters in Height, and our floor Height here is only forty meters..."
Because they were on the top floor of the Ark's Ship Tower, the Power Ceiling was curved, making the Height about ten meters higher than the floors below.
But this was still too small for Hong Lian.
Im glanced upwards, and with a flip of his palm, a mass of high-speed rotating white Whirlwind condensed out of thin air.
When the Whirlwind transformed into a mass of light and spread out in all directions, in the blink of an eye, the fifth floor, including the Ship Deck, was completely enveloped in a light blue Space.
This looked somewhat familiar to Esdeath, very much like the scene when she used 'Maha Padoma'.
Even Hong Lian in the cage silently narrowed her Eyes.
However, the next second, everyone saw the arc-shaped Ship Deck automatically split into two halves and move left and right, exposing the Green Space outside.
This turned the top floor into a super large Terrace.
Such a shocking scene left everyone present dumbfounded.
One must know, this was the Ship Deck of Noah's Ark!
"The Height is enough now. Let it out and let me see what a so-called Divine Beast looks like."
At this moment, Im's faint voice startled them back to reality.
"Yes, Lord!"
Stussy lowered her head reverently.