Chapter 692: Thunder Spear, Lightning Fist!
Just as everyone was unaware that a true Great Treasure, capable of ushering in a new Era for the entire Sea Star World, was about to be born on Egghead Island.
The Three Military Branches' Troops participating in the Conquest of the Imperial Arms World were still retreating like surging black water returning with the tide, constantly falling back to the Canberra Continent (Australia) in the Titan World.
This Continent had already successfully completed nearly 70% of its main Military Facilities and Defensive Works, thanks to the diligent Effort of tens of millions of able-bodied youth, the 'Stick People', from the Demon Slayer World.
The remaining 30% was finally for building Houses in the Residential Area allocated to them.
In the past two years.
Tens of millions of 'Stick People' had also suffered greatly, living in one simple Tent after another, enduring cold winters and hot summers.
But they always silently endured all of this, without complaining about being tired or bitter.
Primarily, the World Government paid no heed to their voices. If they had any Opinion, cutting off Living Supplies for a few days was enough to silence them again.
Very easy to manage.
At the same time, the Army Headquarters' three Main Battle Legions temporarily commanded by Sakazuki, along with some Naval and Air Force Units led separately by Kuzan and Kaido, have all been stationed on this Canberra Continent, which the World Government Military designated as the 'Frontline Battlefield Base Camp for Other Worlds'.
In other words, according to the World Government's Plan. Ultimately, three Army Headquarters Admirals, one Marine Headquarters Admiral, and one Admiral (Air Force Headquarters) should be stationed here, all under the Jurisdiction of the Supreme Command Headquarters.
However.
Currently, the Army Headquarters lacks two Admiral-level Combat Power.
And Kuzan and Kaido, because their respective Headquarters also lack one Admiral-level Combat Power, they therefore need to frequently return to the Sea Star Mainland to handle related affairs.
Therefore, the High-End Combatant Configuration here has always been incomplete.
On the other hand. Following the Meeting convened by Saint Jaygarcia Saturn at the Supreme Military Command concluded, Zephyr, who also serves as the Air Force Headquarters Marshal, and Kizaru each took a Flying Warship heading to Air Force Headquarters: Elbais, located Ten Thousand Meters Above.
Actually, they could have shared one Flying Warship.
But Borsalino really didn't want to listen to Teacher Zephyr's nagging.
He always said he relied too much on his Glint-Glint Fruit Ability, he's heard it so much his ears are almost calloused, it's really annoying~~
Besides.
How am I overly reliant on my Glint-Glint Fruit Ability?
Not to mention he now has Swordsmanship at the initial Great Swordsman level.
As for Martial Arts, how many people can handle my Light Speed Kick, Glint Finger?
And Haki. His Haki Talent leans towards Observation Haki, and he has already trained it to the level of Future Sight. Recently, he also learned the Internal Destruction Technique of Armament Haki.
What else do you want?
Now, if I slash down with my 'Ama no Murakumo', even 'BIG MOM''s 'Iron Balloon' might not work.
I'm already very Strong, okay!
Just as Borsalino was somewhat aggrievedly defending himself in his Heart, he had already followed behind Zephyr and walked down the Flying Warship Deck.
This Island, which is clearly located on the White White Sea, yet possesses land and Green Plant.
It is said that it was previously always called 'God's Island' by the Sky Islanders.
And now, through the diligent Effort of the Construction Team led by Pica and Teach, it has been built into a super large Military Base that is in no way inferior to Navy Headquarters: Marineford.
One could see that in this crescent-shaped White Sea Port, twenty-two large Aircraft Carriers were anchored, and over eighty Flying Warships used for Bombardment, transportation, and other Functions.
In fact, these are two Air Fleets.
One is the Fleet Admiral's Direct Fleet, and the other is Borsalino's Fleet.
Additionally, Air Force Headquarters has two other Air Fleets. One is stationed on Zou's back. The other, which is Kaido's Fleet, was sent to the Canberra Continent in the Titan World and is constantly prepared to be deployed to the Front Line Battlefield.
This was also Kaido's own Requirement, and Borsalino also didn't want to argue with him.
[Boom!!]
But just as the two were walking in the Port Plaza, Accompanied By a group of Officers, a Loud Noise suddenly rang out in the distance, with a flash of Blue Light.
This made Zephyr stop and asked with Doubt: "What's the Situation?"
Borsalino, who was following behind him with his left hand in his pocket, also curiously looked towards the Sky behind the Air Force Headquarters Fortress.
"Cough cough, Fleet Admiral, this should be that newly arrived Colonel Enel, Sparring with a certain Officers again..." An Air Force Vice Admiral who came to greet them reported helplessly.
"Up until now, Colonel Enel has defeated seven Vice Admirals, including Vice Admiral Feroz and Vice Admiral Aborn, and over a dozen Rear Admirals, all in the name of Sparring and Communication."
"Hehehe, looks like he's still a lively young fellow. Let's go take a look."
But Zephyr, after hearing this, didn't get Anger but instead laughed.
Immediately, he pushed off with his feet, cracking the cement Ground. After a 'bang' Loud Noise, his entire body shot out like a Missile.
Simultaneously, he stirred up a Gale Air Current, causing the Clothing of Borsalino and the others to flap loudly.
"A Rumble-Rumble Fruit Ability User, huh? Sounds quite interesting. Looks like Teacher Zephyr will have a new Torment subject soon..."
Just as the surrounding Air Force Officers were all using their respective Moonwalk or Abilities to follow Zephyr's figure.
After Borsalino finished complaining while staying put, he only then activated his Glint-Glint Fruit Ability, instantly transformed into a golden Beam and disappeared, and then in the blink of an eye, surpassed all the Officers ahead.
However, he didn't continue past Zephyr.
After all, his Martial Arts and Haki were basically all taught by Zephyr, so he actually still quite Respected him.
Soon.
The two arrived one after another above the 'incident location'.
They just happened to see a thick, long Thunder Dragon, a hundred meters in length, swallowing a Vice Admiral who was completely blackened and trying to evade using Shave. Instantly, violent Electric Flash exploded In the Court.
But this wasn't over yet. In the Sky at a higher altitude, another blue Lightning bolt struck down, hitting the Vice Admiral, who looked very battered after taking a 'Thunder Dragon'.
This seemed to be the last straw that broke his back.
That Vice Admiral's Armament Haki Hardening was shattered on the spot. His entire body was emitting Black Smoke as he fell onto the pitted Training Ground.
Meanwhile, Enel was engaged in close-quarters intense Battle with another Vice Admiral.
One could see him wielding a blue Spear formed entirely of Lightning in his hand, constantly colliding with the Vice Admiral's Long Saber, which was coated with Armament Haki.
From time to time, he would also transform into incredibly swift Electric Flash and instantly move at high Speed around his opponent, making it difficult for the opponent to defend back and forth.
"Looks like another kid who relies on his Devil Fruit Ability," Zephyr commented with a slight frown.
Borsalino, who was behind him, heard this and pursed his lips, with an Expression that didn't quite agree.
If you have a top-tier Devil Fruit Ability, why not use it?
However.
Enel, surprisingly, while 'clashing blades' with that Vice Admiral once again, suddenly dispersed the 'Thunder Spear' in his hand.
And in the instant the opponent didn't React, his Right Fist was dyed black with a faint blue Flowing Light. Then, propelled by his Arm, which remained in Element Transformation, he heavily struck the opponent's chest with unparalleled Speed.
[Boom!!]
Thunder rang out, and the Air was blasted into a visible Shockwave.
The immense Strength caused the entire Vice Admiral to be sent flying backward like a Cannonball in the Air Current.
"Yo~ That looks like my Light Speed Kick! Is it called Lightning Fist?"
Zephyr didn't pay attention to Borsalino's teasing, because he noticed that the technique behind the force contained in Enel's punch was very familiar, especially the Shockwave that exploded on the person's body.
"Hasshoken combined with Rumble Ability."
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Chapter 693: The Day You Die on the Battlefield!
Hasshoken.
A Martial Art passed down through generations by the 'Happo Navy' located in the Flower Country of the West Blue.
When striking a Target, it can release a spreading Shockwave with powerful attack force, easily penetrating Shields and even affecting the Internal Organs of the Body.
At the same Time, the Shockwave also provides the User with Defense Power against Weapons.
In the World.
Hasshoken is as famous as Fish-Man Karate.
Back then, Chinjao was defeated by Kuzan on the Ice Continent, then brought back to Navy Headquarters: Marineford. After that, Garp applied his Iron Fist again, successfully helping him recover his Drill Head.
This led him to accept the invitation from the Military and Political Department, becoming a Hasshoken Instructor for the Military.
It's been nearly four years now.
Many Officers from the Three Forces have learned Hasshoken, with the largest number being from the Army Headquarters.
As for Enel, after learning a few basic Technique of the Six Powers, he felt that the Six Powers weren't quite suitable for him.
Considering that the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's Ability comes with a Shockwave Effect when used, he chose Hasshoken, which can also release Shockwaves and allows for a certain degree of Control over them.
This way the Rumble Shockwaves that could originally only passively overflow could also be utilized in his Hasshoken Technique, bringing with them a Sound Burst vibration that ordinary Hasshoken doesn't possess.
Finally, Enel gave this set of fist Technique a new Name.
Thunder Roar Fist!
If used with the feet to kick, it would be called Thunderclap Leg!
[Swish----]
"Hmm?!"
Just as Enel was about to laugh and say something, a blinding Golden Light suddenly bloomed in front of him.
If it were anyone else, they might close their Eyes due to the discomfort.
However, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's Ability also produces dazzling Electric Flash when used, so he had a certain adaptability to this kind of Radiance.
This also allowed Enel, in that instant, to clearly perceive a thick, long Beam striking towards his Face, thanks to his Observation Haki Perception.
Without thinking, he instinctively transformed into Electric Flash, attempting to instantly move backward to dodge.
Only...
It seemed too late, or rather, the Opponent had predicted his dodging movement.
[Bang!]
The Beam, coated with a layer of invisible Armament Haki, struck Enel, who had just undergone Element Transformation, squarely in the face, sending him flying backward in his Electric Flash state.
He only stopped after completely blowing up a towering Watchtower behind him.
Borsalino, who quickly recovered his Human Form from the Flash state, saw this scene and sighed lightly, "Don't blame me, okay? This was Teacher Zephyr's Order..."
Just now, Zephyr had asked him to come down and test Enel's skill.
He was naturally reluctant to do such troublesome and offending Matter.
But since Zephyr was his Teacher and the current Fleet Admiral of the Air Force, he could only hold his nose and give Enel a taste of a Light Speed Kick.
Borsalino actually hoped Enel could dodge it.
But the Result was somewhat contrary to his Hope.
[Boom!]
However, just as his voice fell, the collapsed Watchtower Ruins immediately exploded, followed by a true Lightning striking in front of him in the blink of an Eye.
"Oh~"
A blue long leg radiating Electric Flash was faintly reflected in Borsalino's Pupils.
Enel actually launched a Counterattack without any regard for Borsalino's Admiral Identity!
Although he didn't know why this Admiral Kizaru attacked him.
He had long looked forward to fighting an Admiral Level Combat Power who was also a Logia User, and incidentally, returning that kick from just now.
So, Enel's first attack wasn't the 'Thunder Spear'.
Instead, he used a 'Thunderclap Leg' coated with a layer of Armament Haki, kicking towards Borsalino's face, which was full of surprise.
[Swish!]
However, Borsalino instantly transformed into Flash and disappeared from the spot at the critical moment just before being hit, appearing a hundred meters away in the blink of an Eye.
"So fast, as expected of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, how scary~"
Borsalino put his hands in his pockets, making a scared, twisted-mouth expression with a drawn-out tone, while his Blue Coat swayed in the Wind.
"Damn it!"
Stopping his movement and recovering his Human Form, Enel was already displeased that his Thunderclap Leg didn't hit.
Hearing such a cheap remark now instantly filled him with Anger.
"Thunder Spear!"
A Chill flickered in Enel's Eyes. He grabbed in front of his Body with his Right Hand, instantly condensing a thick, long Lightning.
"Today, I'll show you what the Strongest Logia-type Devil Fruit is called!"
The crackling sounds and the constantly overflowing Electro caused the Air Force Officers watching from afar to show deep fear in their Eyes.
Lightning, this was a Strength that felt even more terrifying than Admiral Kizaru's Flash.
"A MA NO MU RA KU MO" (Ama no Murakumo)
At the same Time, Borsalino pulled his hands apart in front of his Chest.
A Golden Light Long Sword completely formed from Flash quickly took shape, and he gripped the Sword handle tightly with his Right Hand. He didn't forget to tease.
"Be careful, Enel~ Colonel~"
[Whoosh!]
[Buzz buzz buzz!]
The next second, a streak of Golden Light Meteor and a streak of blue Electric Flash, in the blink of an Eye, crossed a hundred meters of Domain Distance and collided head-on in the center.
The Blade of the Flash Long Sword and the Drill Head of the Thunder Spear were pressed tightly against each other, perfectly demonstrating the word 'tit-for-tat'.
At the same Time.
A large amount of Light and Electro splashed out in all directions, wildly shattering the surrounding Ground.
Surging Qi Energy formed an expanding Shockwave, pushing the cement on the Ground and the Soil beneath it forward like a wave of Water.
Light and Thunder exploded, Gale howled!
In an instant, under the shroud of the sky-high Golden Light and Lightning Flash, the two transformed into two incomparably fast Afterimages, crossing paths and engaging in a fierce Combat.
But just when everyone thought this Combat would last for a long Time.
With a Loud Noise.
The Thunder Spear in Enel's hand was easily swept away by Borsalino's Ama no Murakumo.
This left a bloodstain on Enel's Cheek, and his face was filled with astonishment.
He hadn't expected Borsalino's Swordsmanship to be so exquisite. In a Weapon clash, he was completely no match.
"If that's the case, then I won't use a Weapon!"
Enel immediately swung his Fist with all his Strength towards Borsalino, roaring, "Thunder Roar Fist!"
[Duang----]
The Fist, radiating Black Glow amidst the flickering Electric Flash, fiercely met the descending Light Sword Blade.
In an instant.
The Air at the point of contact was like boiling Hot Water, forming a Shockwave almost compressed into substance, pouring towards Borsalino behind the Light Sword, accompanied by dazzling Electric Flash.
But Enel never expected.
Borsalino seemed to have known he would do this long ago, instantly transforming into Flash and disappearing from the spot a fraction of a second beforehand.
Then, taking advantage of his fleeting punching process, he appeared behind him.
"Lightning, it seems, isn't as fast as Radiance."
By the time Enel heard this sentence, he had already suffered a heavy blow from behind, and his entire Body, with a painful expression, transformed into Lightning and shot forward.
Borsalino slowly lowered his long leg that he had just raised, then looked up at Zephyr, who was still watching the Combat in the Air.
"Teacher Zephyr, is that enough?"
Zephyr flew down using Moonwalk and smiled, "Mm, you've worked hard. This Old Man has basically Understand the Kid's Situation. Next, we'll focus on targeted Training."
"However, I can tell that his Importance on Martial Arts is much stronger than yours."
This wasn't saying that the current Enel's Martial Arts level was stronger than Borsalino's, but rather his Attitude towards Martial Arts Cultivation.
"But I'm a Swordsman..."
Borsalino argued helplessly.
"Hmph, as if you spend much Time practicing your Sword every day. Since you reached the so-called Great Swordsman Realm, how long has it been since you seriously trained?"
"If you keep going like this, you'll be pulled further away by Sakazuki, Kuzan, and the others sooner or later, or even die on the Battlefield someday encountering an Otherworldy Strong Enemy. Don't regret not putting in the Effort then!"
After speaking, Zephyr snorted coldly, no longer paying attention to him, and walked straight towards Enel.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 694: Who Will Be the Future Fleet Admiral of the Air Force?
"Damn it, I... I am... God's Emissary."
The enraged Enel scrambled up from the ground full of Dents, wiping the Blood from the Corner of his Mouth.
Supported by his Rage, he endured the pain in his back and gathered more Electro on his body. His pair of large, pure white wings also began to emit bright, deep blue Electric Flash.
[Buzz buzz buzz buzz buzz]
In the blink of an eye, the Electric Flash on his Influence formed a lifelike coiling Thunder Dragon around him.
"Sixty Million Volts. Thunder Dragon!!"
As his angry Roar subsided.
This Thunder Dragon, containing terrifying Lightning, immediately let out a high-pitched Dragon Roar, charging rapidly towards Borsalino.
Although it was dragon-shaped.
But because its essence was still Electro, its Speed was still as fast as Lightning.
From the moment it moved, ordinary people's Eyes could only barely see a thick, long Electric Flash streak through the Air.
"This is far enough, Electro Kid."
Zephyr saw Enel attack again, and quickly Hardened a layer of Armament Haki on his left hand.
Before he finished speaking.
A massive, pitch-black Fist, truly as large as a pot, swung out and smashed the Thunder Dragon, which was just about to flash past him, head-on. Instantly, a Loud Noise Accompanied By a sky full of blue Electric Flash exploded In the Court.
"You!!"
Enel was filled with Rage, glaring coldly at Zephyr, but didn't curse wildly, because he recognized the other party's Identity.
Before coming, he had already seen the Data/Files of all current Ministers, Fleet Admirals, Admirals, and Admiral Candidates in the Whole Army on the Ark.
Although his Personality was extremely arrogant due to his Identity as a Shichibukai and the powerful Rumble-Rumble Fruit Ability.
But he wasn't truly that kind of brainless, impulsive Idiot who didn't even put Fleet Admirals and Admirals in his Eyes.
Perhaps the Enel in the Canon was like that, but the current him was well-traveled and actually Understood who he could provoke and who he couldn't.
Zephyr walked up to Enel and smiled, "This Old Man had Borsalino test your level. The Result is that you are still very far off right now."
"Hmph!"
Enel couldn't refute, and could only turn his head away with a displeased look, but then heard Zephyr say again, "However, your Potential is great. At least when Borsalino was your Age, he didn't have this kind of Strength."
"..."
Enel's mood improved significantly upon hearing this, and his expression naturally softened. Seeing this, Zephyr chuckled inwardly, thinking, 'He's still a Child after all.'
But what he said wasn't empty talk.
Enel is eighteen this year, almost nineteen, and is indeed much Stronger than Borsalino was at the same Age.
At that Time, the latter not only didn't have the Glint-Glint Fruit Ability, but also hadn't received any Training in other aspects.
As for the former, besides possessing the Rumble-Rumble Fruit Ability, he had already mastered the Six Powers and Haki by training with the Elite Members of Cipher Pol on Noah's Ark.
Zephyr asked, "This Old Man can help you catch up to him as quickly as possible. How about it? Do you want to accept my Special Training?"
He had always liked being a teacher, and especially after becoming the Minister of Military and Political Affairs, this Attribute was further amplified. Whenever he saw a Good Prospect, he wanted to teach them.
Also, Zephyr didn't want Enel to become a second Borsalino.
He still felt that Devil Fruit Ability should be used as an Auxiliary Ability for Martial Arts and Haki, like Sengoku, Newgate, Charlotte Linlin, Sakazuki, Kaido, and the others.
Although these people seemed to frequently use their Devil Fruit Ability, their Main Body Strength was all powerful and heavy.
Their Foundation in Physical Ability and Haki was very solid.
As for Borsalino, although he claimed to be a Swordsman, his Combat Core wasn't Swordsmanship but the Glint-Glint Fruit Ability.
His Swordsmanship was based on the Speed brought by the Glint-Glint Fruit.
Or rather, he had no intention of pursuing Sword Dao at all, which is why Zephyr felt he relied too much on his Devil Fruit Ability.
And previously, during the Summit War, Issho, who was in a Standoff with Borsalino for five days, ultimately fought to a Draw and successfully Obtained the Qualification of 'Marine Headquarters Admiral Candidate' and the Epithet 'Fujitora'.
That was also at the Age of over thirty, also at the Swordsmanship Realm of a Great Swordsman, and also possessing a top-tier Devil Fruit.
That is the true Combat Style of a Swordsman. The Gravity-Gravity Fruit Ability is completely attached to the Foundation of Swordsmanship, incidentally adding a few Countermeasures for himself.
In Zephyr's Eyes, Borsalino was less of a Swordsman and more like a Pure Devil Fruit User.
Martial Arts, Swordsmanship, and Haki were all Auxiliary Abilities for his Fruit Ability.
This is Putting the Cart Before the Horse!
"Hmph, how can you help me?"
After a moment of Thought, Enel still couldn't resist the Temptation of greater Strength, and asked, tilting his Chin slightly.
Zephyr didn't mind the Kid's Tsundere attitude and immediately gave his Suggestion: "First, stop bringing out that Spear condensed from Lightning."
"Then, continue to Research the Essence of Hasshoken's Control over Shockwaves. At the same time, you cannot neglect the Cultivation of the Six Powers until you master its Secret Technique, 'Six King Gun'. Also, 'Life Return' is a Required Course."
"Finally, you need Combat, Combat, and more Combat. You must constantly fight against Powerhouses to temper your Will and Haki!"
At this Time, Borsalino saw that there was nothing more for him, and his Curiosity about Enel was satisfied, so he immediately turned into a Flash and left.
Neither Zephyr nor Enel paid him any mind.
After the latter Thought about the former's words, he asked, "So you're going to teach me 'Six King Gun', 'Life Return', and also fight with me?"
"Teaching you these is certainly no problem, but I don't have that much Time to fight with you." After speaking, Zephyr Thought for a moment and then gave Enel another Suggestion.
"Once you have basically mastered 'Six King Gun' and 'Life Return', you can go to the Titan World and find Kaido. He should be very Joyful."
At the same time, there was something he kept in his Heart and didn't say out loud.
That is, Kaido doesn't hold back, and with Enel's current Strength, the entire process should be very painful, but he believed this would be helpful for tempering Haki.
Furthermore, Zephyr had a strange Feeling about Kaido.
After interacting with him for this period of Time, he vaguely felt that Kaido seemed to have similar preferences to himself, just that his methods were a bit more brutal.
"I Understand."
Facing Zephyr's sincere good Will, Enel felt a bit uncomfortable, and immediately turned into a streak of Electric Flash and disappeared from the spot.
"Hehehehe, he even has a shy side!"
Zephyr smiled.
On the way here earlier, Kuzan called and told him about the Matter of meeting Enel previously.
So he also knew that Enel was trained by the Celestial Dragons, and might even be a subordinate of Lord Imu. As for the reason he was sent to the Air Force, it wasn't hard to guess.
It was nothing more than planting a Spy here.
Zephyr also suspected that the Army and Marines also had someone like Enel, such as 'Fujitora' Issho, who was mentioned earlier. However, he couldn't tell who it was on the Army side.
It's just that in Zephyr's view, these were Irrelevant, as they didn't have anything shameful anyway.
Regardless, it was a good thing that the Celestial Dragons were willing to use their Foundation to strengthen the Military's Strength.
"Adding that Bastard Shiki who is coming soon, the three Admirals on the Air Force side will basically be complete. However, this Enel is clearly aiming for the Air Force Admiral position as well. So, who will replace This Old Man as Fleet Admiral then?"
Zephyr crossed his arms across his Chest and looked at the magnificent Fortress of Justice in the distance.
"In terms of Ability, that guy Shiki is a perfect fit, but his Identity dictates that it's impossible. Kaido also seems suitable, but he is, after all, of Pirate Origin..."
"Borsali... Ugh, that's the most Nonsense!"
Zephyr Shake Head, not wanting to think about such absurd Matters. He couldn't even imagine the Screen Feed of Kizaru becoming Fleet Admiral.
"So, could it be that this Kid Enel was specifically sent by the Celestial Dragons to take over the Air Force Fleet Admiral position?"
Although this idea was also a bit unbelievable, after all, Enel's Age, Strength, and Qualifications were clearly insufficient. But once he has Admiral Level Combat Power in the Future, it doesn't seem impossible.
As long as his Strength meets the Condition, what do Age, Qualifications, and so on count for in front of the Celestial Dragons?
Unless Borsalino is willing to step forward and compete with Enel for the Fleet Admiral position at that Time, which everyone knows is impossible...
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 695: Same-Sex Love is True Love!
Marine Calendar 1501, December 30th. Only one day remained until the next year.
During this time, Sakazuki's First Main Combat Legion had completely withdrawn from the Imperial Arms World back to the Canberra Continent in the Titan World.
The location of the Star Gate was also secretly moved by Im from the Snow Mountain Valley to 'Snowlight City'.
This saved Dean Isaac, Yomi Tsukahara, Sword Saint, Doctor Stylish, Gozuchi, and others who were temporarily staying there the journey across half of the Northern Snow Region, allowing them to easily follow the Army Unit's footsteps to the Titan World.
"This..."
"My heavens..."
"Unbelievable, such a terrifying World actually exists..."
As expected, when these people walked out of the Star Gate Base's Main Gate and saw the endless Military Facilities, densely packed Cannon, Tank, and vast, crisscrossing Trench outside, their Brain were instantly hit by a strong Impact. They were directly turned to Petrification on the spot, gazing foolishly with wide eyes.
This had become a Spiritual Cleansing and Baptism that all Otherworlders had to undergo when traveling to the Sea Star Mainland.
It was also a further psychological Intimidation, directly planting the 'World Government is invincible' Seed of Thought in their Heart.
"Hehehehe, welcome everyone to the Canberra Continent in the Titan World, under the World Government."
"This place has been designated as the 'Frontline Battlefield Base Camp for Other Worlds'. I was also shocked for a long Time when I first saw it~"
Suddenly, a voice filled with Charm so intoxicating snapped Doctor Stylish and the others back to Rationality.
But when they turned their heads to look at the speaker, Gozuchi, Mine, Taeko, Sheele, Tsukushi, and others from The Empire belonging to the 'Oarberg' Assassination Unit in the Team all exclaimed in Exclamation.
"Lord Melard!"
"Commander Meilard!"
"You, you... how could you... be... here..."
Seeing their Reaction, Meilard, dressed in a black Professional Skirt Suit with Black Stockings, chuckled lightly.
"Because I was the first person from our World to join the World Government. This Time, I'm responsible for taking you to the Sea Star Mainland. Please take care of me~~"
"You!"
Meilard's words amounted to admitting the Fact of her betrayal of The Empire.
This caused Gozuchi's Gaze to instantly turn cold, and a suffocating Killing Intent surged from his Body. His Right Hand subconsciously moved towards the Sword Hilt of his 'Imperial Arm: Kiriichimonji' at his Waist.
[Swish swish swish!]
But the next moment, the three Man in Black following behind Meilard instantly appeared around Gozuchi using Shave, watching him coldly without saying a Word.
This also made Mine, Taeko, and the others around Gozuchi all became filled with Vigilance.
For a moment, both sides fell into a standoff filled with Nervousness.
"What's going on!"
The Army Squad responsible for Patrol not far away also immediately noticed the Situation here. While shouting questions, they quickly ran over.
"Hahahaha, it's nothing, it's nothing. They just arrived here and were a bit scared by the Scene. I'll take them away right away~~"
Meilard took out her Identification and gave a brief Explanation to the patrolling Squad.
"Alright then. Be careful not to cause trouble here. This is a Military Control Zone!"
The Major serving as the Captain of the patrolling Squad glared warningly at Gozuchi and the others before leaving again. This eased the Atmosphere on the Scene considerably.
Gozuchi also realized he was a bit impulsive and had already withdrawn his Killing Intent.
After all, what was the point of pursuing Meilard for the Crime of Treason now? Not to mention the entire Empire had surrendered and joined the Affiliation, weren't they also about to become members of the World Government?
"Your Loyalty to The Empire really hasn't changed at all. I bet you've been quite uncomfortable being sent here this Time, right?" Meilard walked up to Gozuchi and teased.
"Hmph!"
Gozuchi faced her coldly, remaining silent and expressionless.
Meilard didn't mind either. She then grabbed and hugged the nearest Mine and Tsukushi, pressing them tightly against her not-so-'majestic' Chest, giggling non-stop with Excitement.
"Ah, I really missed you little cuties! This is great, now I can be intimate with you every day again~~"
Mine and Tsukushi's Cheek instantly turned red.
Because the 'intimacy' Meilard spoke of was truly literal intimacy.
Among the girls from 'Oarberg', except for the twin sisters Mira and Lolis, who were still too young, none had escaped her Palm. Basically, they had all slept in the same bed with Meilard...
Just like now, those two hateful hands wandered back and forth on their Body, which made the other men around them subconsciously swallow.
"Oh----"
"This blood-pumping same-sex love! Miss Meilard, you are still so stylish, truly too stylish~~"
Suddenly, Doctor Stylish, who hadn't said much, seemed to be stimulated by the Scene before him. He shouted loudly as if reaching a climax himself.
"Love between the same sex is true love, it is true stylish love, oh my god~~"
[Clatter clatter clatter.]
As soon as Doctor Stylish said these Words, the Alchemists and Great Swordsmen from the two countries, led by Dean Isaac and Yomi Tsukahara's Swordsmanship, pulled away from him almost in the blink of an eye.
They didn't have a Homosexual Tendency...
Yomi Tsukahara, Sword Saint bent down and leaned close to his Grandfather's granddaughter Yajime Hime's ear, saying in a low voice, "You should stay far away from that Meilard in the future, understand?"
"Yes, Grandfather."
The black-eyed Girl with a head of beautiful black hair nodded calmly.
"Alright, let's go. Next, we'll pass through another World called the Demon Slayer World from this Titan World, and then arrive at the Sea Star World from the Star Gate there!"
Meilard released the slightly panting and heated Mine and Tsukushi, feeling satisfied.
If the Position and Time weren't unsuitable, she might not have been able to resist pushing the two down on the spot and properly Vent her feelings of missing Esdeath.
She actually thought about secretly going to find Esdeath, but in the end, the impulse in her Heart was suppressed by Rationality.
"Oh, right!"
But just as Meilard was about to lead the way, she suddenly snapped back to reality and looked at the group of girls behind Gozuchi, asking doubtfully, "Where's little Akame darling?"
When she was in 'Oarberg', she liked the supremely talented, pure-minded, and beautiful-bodied Akame the most. Every time she got a taste of Akame in bed, it always brought her immense enjoyment.
Furthermore, Akame's Ability/Skill in Assassination, tracking, and anti-tracking were also personally taught by her. From this point of view, she could be considered Akame's Master.
"Akame and Kurome stayed in the Imperial Capital because the World Government made a Requirement to The Empire for them to serve as Esdeath's Royal Guard, who is already the wife of a certain Celestial Dragons." Gozuchi said coldly with an exceptionally ugly Expression.
Esdeath was, after all, The Empire's Marine Headquarters Admiral, but now she had become the Concubine of a so-called World Noble. In his opinion, this was simply a great humiliation.
He just didn't understand, was Esdeath so afraid of death that she was willing to be a plaything for a Celestial Dragons?
However, Meilard already knew the general Situation through the Letter sent by Esdeath, so her focus was concentrated on another Position.
"Esdeath's Royal Guard?!"
Her eyes shone. This Position was good! It was just right to always stay by Esdeath's side.
Decided.
After returning to CIPHER POL Headquarters, she would find someone to ask if she could apply to be Esdeath's Royal Guard.
"Hmph hmph, if that little girl Akame can do it, why can't I?"
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(End of Chapter)
# Chapter 696: What's Wrong With You Guys?
Marine Calendar 1502, January 1st.
The World Government turned another page in time.
On this day, Esdeath, accompanied by the twin sisters Akame and Kurome, as well as ten Able-Bodied Youth Warriors personally selected from the Baltars Tribe, returned to Noah's Ark located in the Titan World.
She had initially expected the process of requesting personnel from the Imperial Capital to involve quite a few twists and turns. After all, her disappearance followed by her sudden return with the identity of a World Government Heavenly Empress would surely cause dissatisfaction among many within The Empire.
However, from start to finish, she received the Highest Level treatment in the Imperial Capital.
The Emperor himself, along with the Empress, Imperial Prince, and Civil and Military Officials, came out to welcome her airship.
Later, during their pleasantries, she learned that they hoped, seeing as she was also a person from the Imperial Arms World, that she would look out for The Empire more with the Celestial Dragons in the future.
Yes.
In the eyes of the Emperor and others, the fact that The Empire's former Marine Admiral Esdeath had become a Heavenly Empress was an Advantage that the Alchemy Kingdom and Divine Harmony Kingdom could not compare to.
As for whether Esdeath had committed Rebellion before, everyone present chose to ignore it.
Meanwhile.
Longinus, who had been studying Swordsmanship with Im for a month, had already left Noah's Ark.
Next, he would first follow the Ministers of Various Departments as a Trainee to familiarize himself with the operation process and intricacies of each Department.
Furthermore, after passing through each Department, he had to write an 'Internship Report', submitting his understanding and Thought on that Department to the Five Elders.
Only after receiving the Five Elders' approval could he move on to the next Department for internship. The entire process was expected to take about a year.
After that, he would also make a round through the CIPHER POL Headquarters, Marine Headquarters, Air Force Headquarters, and Army Headquarters.
After completing these two-plus years of internship and gaining a sufficiently comprehensive, though not overly profound, understanding of the Government, Troops, and Agents.
The Five Elders and the World Government would configure a certain number of Holy Land Garrison and CIPHER POL Members for him as personal guard troops.
Then, he would be sent to a certain Otherworld that had already been brought under Rule to serve as a 'Star Lord', responsible for assisting the World Government in its Management and strengthening Control.
The Authority of a 'Star Lord' was extensive.
Under the premise of adhering to World Government Policy and Law, a 'Star Lord' had the Authority to govern all Regime, Military Power, and Financial Power within that World, excluding Affiliated Countries.
Generally speaking, an Otherworld would only have one Affiliated Country. The Imperial Arms World having three Affiliated Countries was an exception.
In other words.
For a 'Star Lord'.
In their own World, only the 'World Government Branch' and 'World Government Member Nation' were beyond their interference.
Other than that, basically everything belonged to their Territory.
If Non-Affiliated Nations or non-compliant individuals appeared, the 'Star Lord' would need to figure out a Method to deal with them themselves.
However, the first 'Star Lord' would only truly appear two years later, after Longinus completed his internship in all Departments.
On Im's side.
With the arrival of the new year, new Small Stargate Activation Authority naturally appeared in the Star Map.
However, he had already informed the Five Elders of his plan. He would not open any new Star Gates for at least the next six months, allowing them to focus on handling the current Matters.
For example, the absorption and digestion of various aspects of Resources from the Imperial Arms World.
Another example was the 'Supreme Command Institute All-Forces Commendation and Award Ceremony' scheduled for January 11th.
Furthermore, September 15th was the date for the new 'Reverie' to convene, followed by the 'World Government Supreme Political Affairs Conference' on October 30th.
In summary.
This year was truly unsuitable for opening a new Star Gate, as it would only cause interference and various Accidents for the World Government's upcoming series of tasks.
Therefore, when the Five Elders received Im's Order, although they felt a bit of pity, they also found it reasonable.
And when this News was successively transmitted down to the various levels of the World Government Departments.
All Officials felt a sense of relief.
Furthermore, due to the sudden reduction in Psychological Pressure, their overall Administrative Efficiency even improved slightly.
This was because they had previously worried that the impending new Otherworld would bring an even more Despair-inducing Workload to their already overburdened selves.
The current Situation was that they had to manage Four Worlds simultaneously. Among them, only the Titan World aspect was relatively easy, as most of it was 'Absolute Freedom' Zone.
Aside from the CIPHER POL needing to occasionally Elimination some spontaneously formed organizations or forces, they basically didn't have to manage anything.
Marineford, as the Marine Headquarters, was located on a Summer Island in the First Half of the Grand Line.
Therefore, the Climate here was dry, hot, and prone to Heavy Rain year-round.
However, for the Marines on the Island, the changes in Climate didn't matter much, because no matter how hot it was, no matter how heavy the rain, not a single training exercise could be skipped.
Basically, behind that massive and magnificent Fortress of Justice.
Every day, one could see a group of bottom-level Marine Soldiers training desperately under the supervision of Officers, drenched in sweat.
Five hundred meter Runway, 200 Laps!
Complete Push-ups, 2000!
High-altitude climbing 200 meter Rope, 100 round trips!
After finishing, they had to immediately engage in Combat Training with another person, fighting until the opponent completely fainted and lost consciousness!
This was just the daily training intensity for Officers below the rank of Major. From Major upwards, the number of daily training exercises doubled. As for Flag Officers, there were no strict rules; they could decide freely.
At this moment.
In one of the Training Halls, which was about the size of a soccer field but seemed unremarkable on the Island.
Garp and his Adjutant Bogart were standing at the Main Gate. The area inside had been Frozen into a large Ice Vault, and tendrils of Frost even spread to their feet.
Every time Kuzan and Issho collided inside, surges of cold wind, Accompanied By streaks of Purple Light, would rush towards them, causing their pure white Coats of Justice to sway constantly.
"Ugh— do you think that Kid Kuzan's words are reliable?"
Garp seemed bored, yawning as he asked Bogart beside him.
But Bogart gave a Shake Head: "I'm not an Ability User either, but since Kuzan said he used it once before, he should have some confidence."
"However, if it is confirmed that Devil Fruits can imitate Techniques from Other Worlds, then their Value will definitely see a great increase, especially Paramecia System and Logia System..."
[Buzz!!]
Suddenly, just as Bogart finished speaking, a dazzling White Light burst forth from inside the hall, instantly enveloping the entire Training Hall.
It then continued to spread outwards, completely covering more than half of the Zone behind the Fortress of Justice.
"This..."
Those Marine Soldiers who were training in full swing and the Marine Officers who were supervising them, occasionally shouting urges from the side, were all dumbfounded.
This was because they saw that on the other half of the Training Ground, the people who were originally moving up and down, doing difficult Push-ups, instantly became motionless in an Ice Blue Space after being swept over by a beam of White Light.
Even the people climbing the Ropes back and forth above were stopped in place like lifelike Sculptures.
A Rear Admiral with relatively sharp discernment even noticed that the dripping sweat beads were completely Freeze in Mid-air.
[Swish!]
However, all of this only lasted for a very short Time, less than three seconds before automatically dissipating. Those who were affected continued doing their actions as if completely unaware.
It wasn't until they noticed the group of people next to them, looking at them with faces full of astonishment, that they raised their sweat-soaked faces and asked doubtfully.
"What's wrong with you guys?"
(End of Chapter)