Shinobi World, Pure Land.
The invasion and defensive battles here were still raging with full intensity.
Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, seeing that their forces were completely outmatched, no longer insisted on the rule that only those of elite jōnin level or above could remain, while all others would be sent into the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
As a result, the souls of shinobi dying every moment in the Shinobi World could now appear throughout the Pure Land while retaining their consciousness.
The most numerous among them were the shinobi of Sunagakure, Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Konohagakure who had perished in the previous war.
These ninja had only just fallen in the human world, and in the blink of an eye, they found themselves still fighting in the underworld even after death.
Those whose strength was lacking didn't last long before dying a second time.
But this time, it meant true annihilation—souls scattering entirely, with no chance at reincarnation.
In that sense, Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo's decision was undeniably cruel and merciless.
At the same time—
The battle between Tsugikuni Yoriichi and Sarutobi Hiruzen along with Shimura Danzō was nearing its end.
"Huff—huff—huff—"
Shimura Danzō clutched the right side of his shoulder where his arm had been severed, his left hand pressing tightly against the wound as scarlet blood gushed uncontrollably between his fingers.
He was breathing heavily, drenched in cold sweat, his entire body covered in blood.
Hunched near Danzō, Sarutobi Hiruzen appeared to be in slightly better condition—at least he hadn't lost any limbs.
However, the numerous gashes across his body and the blood streaming down his legs had already formed a dark red pool beneath his feet.
"What an unbelievably strong samurai… To think that such powerful swordsmanship actually exists in this world—it's eye-opening."
Sarutobi Hiruzen murmured to himself, his face pale.
No matter what elemental nature or type of ninjutsu he and Danzō unleashed…
No matter how powerful the technique…
Without exception,
Tsugikuni Yoriichi could slice through it effortlessly with his blazing flame sword.
"It seems the two of you have already given it your all. In that case, may you both find peace here."
Tsugikuni Yoriichi looked calmly at Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō, speaking softly while holding his Nichirin Blade.
The two men slowly returned his gaze, reading the complicated emotions in each other's eyes.
It wasn't fear of death.
It was exasperation—at dying twice in one day.
And also worry—for the Shinobi World, for Konohagakure… There were still many people there they cared about.
"Breath of the Sun, Eleventh Form—Dragon Sun Halo Head Dance!"
Yoriichi's voice rang out once more.
At the same time, as he swung his blade, a blazing fire dragon manifested from thin air.
...
Teigu World.
After parting ways with Enma, Imu returned once more to the Ark of Noah.
He had many pressing matters to focus on.
Imu began reviewing various reports related to the Teigu World through the holographic interface in front of him.
He was considering sending the contestants who had achieved top results in the World Tournament.
Because the Teigu World was not limited only to the Empire, the Kingdom of the Gods and the Islands or the Kingdom of Alchemy.
There were actually many other nations of varying size scattered throughout the world.
And with such vast territory, the World Government couldn't possibly dispatch troops to every corner—let alone the many uninhabited regions.
Who knew what kinds of mysterious technologies, artifacts, abilities, or danger Beasts might exist in those places?
So why not let the Top 100 Fighters venture out as explorers?
Surely many would be eager for the opportunity.
"Looks like it's time to find someone to establish an organization to manage these civilian 'Top 100 Fighters'... Doflamingo should be released soon."
Imu muttered thoughtfully.
[Ding-dong]
At that moment, a notification sounded—an urgent intel report from CIPHER POL.
Imu, interrupted mid-thought, raised an eyebrow and casually tapped it open. But as he read, his expression quickly turned speechless.
According to the report, Shiki, who had been stationed in the Zero Magic World, had abused his rank and authority as an Air Force General.
He had arranged for a group of Void Users and Void Familiars—Louise, Hiraga Saito, Tiffania, Pope Vittorio, Joseph, and others—who had only just moved to the Canberra Continent of the Titan World,
To be brought back again to the Zero Magic World, along with all of the Founder's Treasures.
Then he ordered them to go to the Holy Land of the Elf Kingdom in the Sahara Desert,
And open a spatial gate leading to another world—
Specifically, the technological world where Hiraga Saito had lived before he was summoned.
Shiki, unwilling to waste time in the Zero Magic World,
Had sprung into action the moment he understood the truth about Void Magic and the Holy Land's spatial gate.
He wanted the World Government to invade that technological world as soon as possible.
Because that way, he—the one stationed there—would become the obvious and undisputed choice to lead the operation.
As for the fact that the World Government was still in the middle of conquering the world known as the Shinobi World?
In Shiki's eyes, it was a non-issue.
He firmly believed the World Government had more than enough strength to invade two worlds at once.
They had so many generals, so many armies—surely they weren't going to focus on just one world, were they?
"Well then... if Hiraga Saito's world is just an ordinary modern-tech world, there shouldn't be any major threat."
"In that case, let Shiki lead his aerial fleet and the auxiliary legion made up of Otherworlders for this mission."
Imu primarily believed that conquering a modern world as soon as possible would help improve the World Government's overall technological system.
Currently, the technologies developed by the Academy of Sciences—
While all highly advanced, to the point of being labeled as 'black tech'—
Still lacked a full technological foundation. A civilization couldn't rely solely on 'black tech'; it also needed regular, systematic technologies.
And a modern world would certainly possess a large number of scientific researchers, along with a mature educational infrastructure—these were precisely the 'nutrients' the World Government needed.
Lastly—
As someone who had also crossed over from a modern technological world,
Imu, deep down, wanted to 'go back' and see those familiar settings and that familiar social atmosphere once again.
Lost in his memories for a long while,
Imu finally let out a long sigh and gave a shake of the head, bringing himself back to focus.
The next series of reports could be summarized in just a sentence or two.
The World Government had already begun construction around the ancient underground city named Birka on the moon, developing various facilities.
The goal was to turn it into a military airbase dedicated to space surveillance and defense.
Naturally, the general in charge of this operation was Borsalino—who, reportedly, liked the place quite a bit.
...
Starfish World—
A report from CIPHER POL-5, responsible for the Red Line and the Grand Line, had come in.
Several super-class Danger Beasts brought in from the Teigu World were now active.
Among them, the divine dragon that settled above Wano Country remained relatively calm.
But Black Marlin and Tyrant had stirred up quite a bit of trouble across the sea.
Black Marlin, had actually attempted to dominate all the sea beasts and Sea Kings in the latter half of the Grand Line, leading to daily battles—ones he seemed to thoroughly enjoy.
Lately, he had apparently provoked a super-class Sea King over 5,000 meters long.
Their clash had stirred the ocean over an immense area into a violent boil.
The resulting massive tsunami forced the Department of Public Security to team up with the Air Force, evacuating all affected island residents via spaceship.
Even Dragon had been forced to act—
Raising a colossal wall of wind to block the incoming tsunami and the billowing black mist.
As for the outcome of the battle? Still unknown.
All that could be seen was that the ocean in that region had been dyed a deep crimson red.
...
Meanwhile, Tyrant wasn't staying put in the Continent of Ice either.
It was filled with curiosity and a strong desire to explore the Starfish World.
As a result, it often ran amok—frequently approaching the outskirts of cities.
If it sensed a strong presence—whether from a powerful individual or a native lifeform—it would brazenly launch an attack without provocation.
Fortunately, it still remembered some of the rules:
It never attacked the cities themselves and refrained from causing chaos within them.
But that was about it.
Outside the cities, it did whatever it pleased—leading to significant casualties and environmental destruction.
...
"Hahahahahaha!"
Imu, reading all this, laughed with genuine delight.
Because this was exactly what he wanted—for Starfish World to grow increasingly lively.
If anything went wrong, just send Dragon, Sengoku, or the others to clean it up.
"Speaking of which, the Shinobi World seems to have some interesting creatures too…"
Imu's thoughts turned once more to the war-ridden ninja world.
"Those Tailed Beasts… maybe I'll capture a few and bring them to Starfish World to play with."
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