Chapter 727: The Birth of Yama!
"Phew—the fun's over, time to get down to business."
Im slowly rose, turning off 'Star Fate'.
Although he could have continued observing from every angle without blind spots, he had things to do next.
Anyway, they had already reached the World, which meant their fate was completely under his control. He could watch them anytime he wanted in the future.
[Swish!]
The next second, Im instantly vanished from the Bedroom and reappeared in another Room next door, roughly two hundred square meters in size.
Although the area wasn't very large, it was sufficient for his relatively simple intended Function.
Following Im's Line of Sight, one could see a perfect circle with a Diameter of four meters drawn on the pure white Ground.
In the upper left corner of the circle were Runes outlining the four basic Elements: Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind.
In the upper right corner were Diagrams representing the Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars, Saturn, and the seven days of the week.
Below the circle were the twelve zodiac signs and Runes representing their operational meanings, such as Virgo for refinement, Libra for sublimation, Sagittarius for creation, and Capricorn for fermentation.
Finally, there was the Highest Level Hexagram and the extremely complex Construction Formula within it.
He had instructed someone to find Dean Isaac of the Alchemy Kingdom, who had already returned to the Imperial Arms World, and asked him to design this Alchemy Array according to his needs.
It was said that the Truth Alchemy Academy had rated it S-Rank because it involved the Highest Level Mystery: the Soul!
At this moment, the entire Noah's Ark had left the Door-Door Space and landed on an empty grassland somewhere in the original Marley Kingdom.
Although Historical Records from the Alchemy Kingdom stated that Alchemy Arrays supported by the Philosopher's Stone did not rely on Crustal Movement Energy, Im felt it was safer to keep the Ark close to the Earth.
This was also why he didn't choose Paradis Island.
After all, in his opinion, a mere Island, no matter how large, could not compare to a Continent.
[Swish! Swish!]
With two more Whistling Sound, the 'long unseen' Yamato and the square box containing Fragments of the Philosopher's Stone instantly appeared in the exact Center of the Circular Formation.
"Well then, let's begin."
Im first squeezed a drop of Essence Blood from his finger and flicked it next to Yamato, then slowly squatted down and placed both Palms heavily on the edge of the Alchemy Array.
Simultaneously, he began injecting his thoughts and imagination into the Alchemy Array through Mental Power.
The next moment, a sizzling sound accompanied by bursts of Electro appeared around his Palms, causing the Markings of the entire Alchemy Array before him to emit Radiance.
Alchemy, activated!
Inside the Alchemy Array, the Philosopher's Stone Fragments began to melt into a blood-like Fluid.
Like a flowing red ribbon, it slowly circled around Yamato, which was floating in Mid-air, and finally merged with it, forming the red Flowing Light on the surface of the Scabbard.
Not only that, but the Electro originally surging within the Alchemy Array also turned from blue to red, continuously stimulating Yamato all over.
"Good, very stable..."
Seeing that no Accident occurred, Im breathed a sigh of relief.
Yamato would remain here for a full seven days, and with the help of the Philosopher's Stone and the Alchemy Array, it would nurture a Blade Spirit that would be completely obedient to him.
His goal was to regain Control of this Yamato from King Yama, which was why he specifically placed the location in this Titan World, which the other party had not yet encroached upon.
Seven days wasn't particularly long, nor was it particularly short.
In the blink of an eye, the World had reached August, and the Kings preparing to attend the Reverie had arrived one after another.
According to the usual Habit of previous years, everyone would head directly to the Sabaody Archipelago for entertainment. However, this year, most of the Kings chose to directly board the Red Line via the Red Port.
Then, they traveled by Car prepared by the World Government to the RL005 Area where the Academy City was located.
As Royalty holding a Seat, their Children naturally obtained the Qualification for the first batch of enrollment. Therefore, this was a visit to see their Children whom they hadn't seen in several months.
It was also an opportunity to visit the campus Environment of the Academy City in person.
Afterward, these Kings, led by Officials from the relevant Department of the World Government, toured the Saint Grace City in RL0009 Area, the New Flevance City in RL0010 Area, the Mink Tribe New Gathering Place, Zou City, in RL1023 Area, and several other Area Cities where Infrastructure had been built but no one had yet moved in.
Their purpose was to have these Kings consider moving their entire Nations here, especially those Kingdoms whose territorial Islands were not very large.
But honestly, how could a Kingdom with a Seat at the Reverie be small?
However, the Officials of the World Government believed that when these Kings returned to their Kingdoms, they would naturally spread what they had seen to other surrounding Kingdoms.
This was the first wave.
Next, they would wait for the Propaganda Film to be produced, and then fully launch their Propaganda Offensive, trying their best to sell these empty Construction areas.
Yes, sell.
Those Kingdoms that wanted to move their entire Nation up here would have to pay a considerable sum of money to purchase the land, although the Islands where they originally lived could be factored in.
If they truly had no money, they could apply for a loan from the World Bank, meaning they were allowed to owe the money and pay it back slowly later.
In fact, there were some within the organization who suggested that to attract more Kingdoms to move to the Red Line, they should not charge high fees, and should even provide the land for free.
However, after much Consideration, this idea was ultimately not adopted.
It wasn't that the World Government lacked the money, but rather that most people believed that people often didn't cherish cheap things.
As for the problem of not being able to sell the land, these dark-hearted Officials also had their own Method. Nothing complicated, just make these Kingdoms feel insecure about the Safety of their Islands.
But that was a Matter for the future.
Titan World.
At eleven fifty on the evening of the seventh day, Im appeared punctually in the Star Refining Room, his Gaze fixed on Yamato, whose originally purple-gold Scabbard now had some reddish Spider Lily Pattern.
Interestingly, his other Personal Sword, 'Xihe', was hanging at his Waist.
Time flowed by second by second.
Im's mood gradually calmed down during this process. When his Gaze returned to its usual indifference, the Alchemy Array on the Ground began to fade in Radiance, and the red Electro quickly disappeared.
[Buzz——————]
Suddenly, the Yamato Blade body burst forth with dazzling purple-red Radiance.
In the blink of an eye, a black-haired woman appeared within the Alchemy Array. She had a pair of long, curved antennae like a Rhino Beetle on her forehead, wore a Japanese Style wide robe with purple as the base and gold and red accents, stepped on red silk Wooden Clogs, and was surrounded by wisps of Purple Mist.
She knelt half-down in the Circular Formation covered with complex Alchemy Runes, revealing her fair, long legs, and looked up at Im with her light purple eyes, her Expression one of Excitement.
"Yama, greets Father!"
"Hmm?"
Hearing this, Im raised an eyebrow in surprise, thinking to himself, "Shouldn't she have said, 'Are you my Master?'"
"Why do you call me Father?"
"Yama was born from your Essence Blood, and my Soul was bestowed by you. Naturally, I am your Daughter!"
Yama's Expression was one of course, but Im looked at her slender and long figure speechlessly, "But where is there a Daughter this big right after meeting?"
"I see."
Yama lowered her head and looked at her ample chest.
It seemed Father wanted her to be smaller. She immediately released a ball of Purple Mist to envelop her entire body. After a few breaths, when the Purple Mist slowly dissipated, it was replaced by a black-haired Loli with the same clothing Style as before.
"Yama, greets Father!"
A cute child's voice rang out, leaving Im speechless.
He could only constantly remind himself in his Heart that the other party was just his Blade: "Ah, let's sit down and talk first..."
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Chapter 728: Little Enma's Ability!
Im arrived at the Hall outside his Bedroom, followed by a small, black-haired Loli wearing a purple-gold Kimono and red silk Wooden Clogs.
The two sat on the Sofas facing each other.
After a moment of silence.
Im, having organized his thoughts, was the first to break the quiet: "Let me ask first, when do your Memories begin?"
"Reporting, Father. Yama remembers everything since her Birth."
The small Loli rotated her lively, light purple eyes and spoke obediently, placing her hands together in front of her abdomen.
"Birth... Do you mean just now, or before?"
"Reporting, Father. Yama is Speaking of after the Manufacturing by King Yama." After Speaking, Little Enma seemed worried about causing a misunderstanding and quickly began her Explanation.
"But in Yama's Heart, Father is Father, because King Yama only gave Yama a 'Body', while you bestowed Yama with Essence Blood and Soul. I am your Eternal Daughter!"
Im was speechless after hearing this.
What did she mean King Yama gave his Daughter a Body?
Of course.
He had Understanding of the meaning of her words, but upon closer Consideration, this seemed like a good Matter. However, some things still needed to reach Understanding.
"Since your Soul was just Born, why can you remember things from before?"
"Because Yama previously possessed a certain Spirit, she passively remembered the things she experienced. After I gained a Soul, these became Yama's Memories."
Little Enma's words gave Im sudden Understanding. This Yamato was, after all, one of the 21 Great Grade Swords.
It was normal for it to have its own Spirit.
Not to mention it was the Manufacturing of that King Yama. It must be more special than other Great Grade Swords.
"So, how much Understanding do you have about that King Yama?"
This was a Matter Im was extremely concerned about.
Hearing the question, the Little Enma opposite him tilted her Head, which had a pair of long horns, making a cute Expression of Memory.
"Not much. In my Memory, that King Yama probably performed the Manufacturing of Yama about a thousand years ago."
"Then, about fifty years later, he handed Yama over to a Kozuki Clan Head who had eaten the Yomi-Yomi Fruit at the time, and that person brought Yama to This World. After that, it's all the Memories of Past Masters."
"Yomi-Yomi no Mi User?"
Im was a little disappointed, and at the same time, he thought of the current Yomi-Yomi no Mi User, Brook.
"Yes."
Little Enma did a cute Shake Head.
"Yomi-Yomi no Mi Users are, in a sense, Envoys of King Yama. The Yellow Spring Cold Qi they use after Awakening also comes from King Yama. This is a Strength that can even freeze Souls."
Im's Expression became serious upon hearing this: "What do you mean by Envoy?"
"It should be said that King Yama can unilaterally contact the Souls of Yomi-Yomi no Mi Users."
At this point, Little Enma did some Memory for a few more seconds, then suddenly seemed to remember something.
"Oh, right. If that Ability User is still holding Yama, no, the previous Yama, then King Yama can perform Possession on him at any Time."
"In Yama's Memory, King Yama did indeed use this method once to borrow the Body of the Kozuki Clan Head at the time to operate in the Human World."
"He also conveniently helped them gain Sovereignty of Wano Country and established the Status of the 'Shogun Clan', that is, the First Generation Kozuki Shogun. Because of him, the Yomi-Yomi Fruit was called the 'Strongest Devil Fruit' at that Time."
The more Im listened, the tighter his brows furrowed.
He hadn't expected such a connection between Yomi-Yomi no Mi Users and Yamato.
"Since that's the case, why were there no further deeds reported about that First Generation Kozuki Shogun later? Didn't they say Yomi-Yomi no Mi Users could gain Eternal Life in a Soul state?"
Im has relatively Understand of this Matter. In the past, his previous Body had indeed given Consideration to the Yomi-Yomi Fruit to gain the Ability of Eternal Life.
He just didn't find it in the end.
"Father, as far as Yama knows, Yomi-Yomi no Mi Users cannot achieve Eternal Life, because Souls actually have a Lifespan. As for the specific duration, that depends on the individual's Soul Strength."
Little Enma did a Shake Head and corrected him.
"As for that First Generation Kozuki Shogun back then, after King Yama left his Body, he directly made the Choice to perform Seppuku in order to continue following King Yama."
"As for subsequent Yomi-Yomi no Mi Users, Yama hasn't seen them..."
Im keenly captured another piece of information. The First Generation Kozuki Shogun from a thousand years ago was most likely still serving by King Yama's side now.
"What about you? Can King Yama influence you?"
"He should be able to, but also not."
Little Enma tapped her Mouth with her Right Index Finger, tilting her Head as she Thought and replied.
"Yama means he should be able to establish contact with Yama, like Speaking or something, but because Yama's Soul originates from the Philosopher's Stone, he shouldn't be able to Control Yama through Strength anymore."
"Yama is referring to the Human World of the World. If it were the Netherworld of the World, it might be different, after all, the Strength Gap between us is too large. Also, in this Titan World, he probably can't even contact Yama..."
Im breathed a sigh of relief.
It seemed there would be no problem as long as Yama temporarily didn't return to the World. He then asked, "What can you do now, and what do you want to do?"
"What Yama can do..."
Little Enma touched her smooth Chin.
Suddenly, she raised her Right Hand, spreading her five fair fingers.
"This is Hellfire. Its Effect is similar to Yellow Spring Cold Qi, but the more Deeply Sinful the Soul, the more vigorously it will Burn!"
Just then, five clusters of purple-black Flame ignited out of thin Air on her fingertips, and a proud Smile appeared on her Face.
"Hmm... Is there anything else?"
Im looked at her calmly.
After all, playing with Flame or whatever was really not worth mentioning these days. Who couldn't do that?
"Yama knows quite a lot!"
Seeing that Father hadn't praised her, Little Enma pouted and quickly did a Stand Up, gesturing with her hands and feet as she introduced her Abilities.
"Yama can collect the Souls of the Deceased and summon them at any Time to Combat for Yama! Look, like this!"
As soon as she finished Speaking, purple Mist surged around her, and then white Spirits with different Faces flew out from within. Just by looking at their dull appearance, one could tell they had no Spirit.
But this still couldn't move Im.
Little Enma became anxious. She directly turned around and vertically chopped towards the nearby Void with her palm. A gradually expanding purple-black Cut Mark quickly appeared in the Air.
"Yama can also open a Gateway between the Human World and the Netherworld, Father, look..."
[Bang!]
Im suddenly did a Stand Up, looking at the dark opening in surprise: "You can Enter and Exit the Netherworld of this Titan World through it?"
"Of course!"
Seeing that he finally had a Reaction, Little Enma smiled happily, her Face full of joy: "Didn't Father ask Yama what she wanted to do before? Yama plans to set a big Fire in the Netherworld of this World first!"
"After Yama's Flame have burned through most of the Zone inside once, Yama's Aura will fill the entire Netherworld, and then Yama will have a great chance of taking over its Control."
Speaking of this, Little Enma smiled awkwardly: "Of course, the premise is that no Lord of the Underworld has been Born inside, otherwise Yama might not be able to Defeat the opponent..."
Im pondered for a moment and asked, "Can I go in?"
"Of course, Father just needs to bring Yama. Since you cannot independently perform Soul Separation yet, you need Yama to help you."
"Good!"
Im was very happy. It seemed he no longer needed Support from King Yama to Enter and Exit the Netherworld.
Next, he would find some Time to Talk with that King Yama again...
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 729: Burning Hellfire!
"Hoo—"
"So this is the Netherworld of the Titan World. It seems much more comfortable than Enma's side."
Im, holding Yamato in his left hand, stepped into the Soul Realm of this Titan World through the black cut behind him.
Looking around.
A grey-white sky, a barren Earth covered in pure white Sand, and a somewhat cold temperature. Compared to the Netherworld of the World, it lacked the smell of Sulfur and the feeling of dryness and heat.
At this moment, the Yamato in his hand transformed into a Purple Light and detached, then formed Little Enma in front of him, who walked out of the purple Mist.
"Father, that's because King Yama, although born from the extremely cold Yomi, for some reason prefers a scorching Environment. He used the Magma from Hell to build the Nether Capital and Palace."
"Mm."
Im nodded, indicating he understood.
He just felt that the Environment here was somewhat familiar, especially this white Desert.
If there weren't dead trees in his Line of Sight and no Moon above his head, he would truly suspect he had arrived at the legendary 'Hueco Mundo'.
Hmm, what an unsettling thought.
"Can you confirm that there is no Lord of the Underworld in this place?"
Although the World was currently bustling with preparations for the upcoming Reverie, for Im, that was just a Process to formalize the Matters he had already decided.
Right now, Yama's Matter was more important.
"Reporting, Father, there should be none. Because Yama hasn't sensed any special or Strong Aura here besides Ordinary People's Soul."
Little Enma closed her Eyes, carefully Perception for a moment, and replied softly.
"So you're planning to set it on fire next?"
"Yes."
"Although countless Soul will be annihilated in the Process, the Reishi they turn into will become Yama's nourishment. It's just that this Process will be quite long..."
Little Enma opened her Eyes, spread her right palm, and condensed a fiercely burning Ball of Fire of purple-black on it. She licked her lips, eager to try.
"Father, can Yama start now?"
"Wait a moment."
But Im Shake Head and stopped her, saying, "First, Perception if there is a Pocket Dimension between this Netherworld and the Human World."
"Eh?"
Little Enma looked up with a look of Doubt and blinked her large Eyes.
Seeing this, Im understood. She didn't know about Ymir's Matter. He then briefly introduced the Situation of the Coordinate Space.
Previously, Ymir, relying on her absolute Control over the Eldians' Paths, had prohibited him from entering the Coordinate Space through Historia's Memory.
So this time, he was thinking of giving the other party a big surprise.
"So that's how it is. What an ungrateful Vengeful Spirit. Please wait a moment, Father!"
Little Enma closed her Eyes again. Im stood beside her with his hands behind his back, silently appreciating this incredibly barren Netherworld Domain.
This was a scene that most people in the Titan World could only see after death.
He tried spreading his Haki outwards and indeed sensed many Aura of varying Strength in the distance.
Some extremely weak Aura were disappearing, while some stronger Aura appeared out of thin air and then wandered around aimlessly.
Some Aura that met seemed to engage in fierce Combat. After a moment, one side's Aura disappeared, while the other side's Aura became slightly Stronger.
However, this also caused Doubt in Im's Mind.
Logically speaking, with such a competitive mechanism of mutual devouring, many powerful Soul should have been born over this long Time, and there should definitely be existences capable of serving as the Lord of the Underworld, establishing Order and Tissue.
But the current Situation was that none of these existed...
"I'm very sorry, Father. Although Yama vaguely Feeling a Plane existing between the Netherworld and the Human World, Yama's current Ability is insufficient to establish a Gateway for entry and exit."
At this moment, Little Enma opened her Eyes, looking sad.
Im was a little disappointed but didn't show it on his face. Instead, he looked at her calmly: "In other words, you think you can do it in the future?"
"Yes, once Yama becomes the Master here, I will naturally have the Ability!" After speaking, Little Enma clenched her small fists and said angrily, "At that time, Yama will definitely help Father teach that Ymir a lesson!"
"Alright."
Im nodded.
Then he voiced the Doubt he had just thought of. He Feeling that this 'cheap Daughter' could give him an answer.
After all, she had stayed by King Yama's side for over fifty years before, so she must know a lot of information in this regard.
He suddenly realized that he seemed to have found someone he could ask questions about the Soul Realm.
"Hmm... Father, please wait. Yama will recall."
Little Enma once again immersed her Mind into her Memory. There was simply too much information accumulated over more than a thousand years, so she secretly Decision that she must find Time to forget those useless Memory.
"Found it. King Yama mentioned it back then."
After about a few minutes, Little Enma opened her Eyes again and looked up at her Father with a serious Expression.
"In a newly born Netherworld, if there is no external interference, the less Supernatural Power exists in its corresponding Human World, the more difficult it is to produce powerful Soul capable of serving as the Lord of the Underworld."
"There is also another Situation: the Netherworld itself has its own Will or rather, its own operating Rules from the moment of its birth. It will silently wait for a Soul suitable to serve as the Lord of the Underworld to appear."
"But because it itself does not possess Wisdom, once it selects a Soul, it will not easily change its Decision..."
Her words were somewhat meaningful, but Im immediately grasped Yama's meaning.
"Are you saying the Will of the Underworld here chose Ymir to be the Lord of the Underworld?"
"Yes!"
Little Enma nodded heavily: "According to Father's previous explanation, that Ymir should be the Soul with the Strongest Soul Strength in this World."
"It's just that because of her own excessive Obsession, she is stuck in that 'Coordinate Space', constantly serving the Descendant of the Eldians. This also caused the Will of the Underworld that chose her to silently wait along with her."
"At the same time, Ymir also kept the Soul of the Hosts of the Titan Shifters from all generations in the 'Coordinate Space', resulting in this place only ever having the Soul of Ordinary People with low Potential."
Im Feeling that he understood everything upon hearing this.
Indeed.
If he and the others hadn't appeared, Ymir truly would have been the most suitable Candidate to be the Lord of the Underworld of the Titan World.
This was the Soul of the first Founder Titan that had existed for over two thousand years.
Right.
Ymir always sought death, talking about liberation and so on.
Is it possible that her true purpose was to break free from the 'Coordinate Space' and come to this upper Netherworld?
That way, she could directly follow the Will of the Underworld and become the Lord of the Underworld!
Not necessarily.
Ymir might not know these things, but no matter what, if she truly 'died', her Soul would still come here, and she would know all of this then.
Im didn't think Ymir would refuse the Will of the Underworld...
It seems this Ymir really cannot be killed, or rather, she cannot be killed before Yama becomes the Lord of the Underworld here!
"Alright, now that the Matter is clear, I'll head back first. You can start the fire."
Im expressionlessly glanced at the newly born Soul of the Titan World on the white wasteland around them, then turned and walked into the dark cut.
"I hope that the next Time I see you, you will already be the Master here."
"Yes!"
"Father!"
Little Enma responded with a face full of Excitement. Then, after Im's figure disappeared, she spun around and Recovery into her original form as a voluptuous, slender, enchanting Beauty.
"What Founder Titan Ymir? This is Yama's Netherworld!"
In an instant.
Clusters of surging purple-black Fireball shot out in all directions, not stopping even when they affected the screaming Soul.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 730: Muzan Kibutsuji Takes the Lead!
Since Im had his first 'Daughter', more than a month had passed in the blink of an eye.
Today was September 10th, Marine Calendar 1502.
In five days, the new Reverie would once again be grandly convened at the Holy Land Mary Geoise.
This time, the Reverie was no longer just a matter within the World. With the participation of the Teigu World Joint Council, it had officially become a cross-world meeting.
Therefore, it attracted more attention and anticipation from the Citizens.
It is worth mentioning that Edward Newgate and Charlotte Linlin would also participate in the Reverie as the King of the Whitebeard Kingdom and the Queen of the Totto Land Kingdom.
This also became a hot topic among countless Sea Star People.
After all, these two could be said to be the 'World's Strongest Man' and the 'World's Strongest Woman' on the surface of the World.
It was a pity that they didn't seem to be a couple.
Otherwise, it would be hard to imagine what terrifying Talent their descendants would possess?
Also, King Harald of the Elbaf Kingdom also received a lot of attention.
However, during this period, the World Government received two very interesting formal Membership Applications. Even the Five Elders specifically gathered in the Room of Authority today to discuss them.
So, what were these applications?
Applications from Hinamoto in the Kabaneri World and the Demon Slayer Nations in the Demon Slayer World, requesting to affiliate with the World Government!
Clearly.
They were all learning from the approach of the Imperial Arms World. Over the past few years, they had more or less come to Understand that the World Government's Attitude towards Affiliated Countries and Non-Affiliated Countries was completely different, like heaven and earth.
Non-Affiliated Countries received no Protection from the World Government whatsoever, let alone support and development.
Among them.
The Demon Slayer Nations stated that they could also form a Joint Organization like the Imperial Arms World, and then elect a representative to go to the World to participate in the Reverie.
They even had a similar organization in their World itself, the League of Nations!
This was an international organization established in the Demon Slayer World after the First World War, so they believed they could completely use the League of Nations as the main Entity and then affiliate with the World Government.
Interestingly.
On the side of Hinamoto in the Kabaneri World, the current Shogun, Yotsugawa Ayame, did not request the Qualification to participate in the Reverie, only stating that she hoped to become an Affiliated Country of the World Government.
"Hehehehe, what do you all think about these two Membership Applications?"
Saint Topman Warcury was still the same, sitting in the center of the green Sofa, presiding over this Supreme Executive Committee Meeting.
"The application from the Kabaneri World can be considered for acceptance. After all, it's just Affiliation."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn gave his Attitude simply and clearly.
"Indeed, over the past few years, we have pulled countless Resources from them. An Affiliation Qualification is worth it, and it also legally recognizes the 'Royalty' Identity of the Yomokawa Family."
Saint Marcus Mars agreed, standing beside the Sofa with his long legs straight.
He quite admired the brave little girl Yotsugawa Ayame, and she had always been very cooperative with the World Government's work.
"Agreed."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter nodded.
As the Supreme Leader of Cipher Pol, he understood best how honest Yotsugawa Ayame was, never causing any trouble in secret.
Just then, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter suddenly thought of something.
"By the way, this Female Shogun's husband seems to be tired of the overly peaceful Life there. He wants to bring the Samurai of Hinamoto to participate in our Conquest of Otherworlds."
"Samurai of Hinamoto?"
These words piqued Saint Jaygarcia Saturn's curiosity, as in his impression, there didn't seem to be any powerful figures in the Kabaneri World.
As for Mima Amatori, he wasn't favored because of his Strength.
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter chuckled:
"Hehehe, they're just a group of Swordsmen who like to wield Blades and Swords, with no Supernatural Power. Only the General's husband named Kurusu is somewhat capable."
"Previously, for an Experiment, we gave him a Paramecia System Scythe-Scythe Fruit. Afterwards, Yotsugawa Ayame even exchanged a bottle of Cell Enhancement Serum for him..."
"Cough."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn instantly lost interest after hearing this and said casually, "Then just throw them to Mihawk's Master Yudao. Let them vent their excess energy there."
"This Old Man thinks so too." Saint Topman Warcury nodded, then his Gaze swept over the others. "If no one raises an objection, then we agree to Hinamoto's Affiliation?"
"Alright."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, who had remained silent, spoke up in agreement. However, this Five Elders seemed to have gotten his own Name recently.
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn!
"What about the Demon Slayer Nations in the Demon Slayer World?"
Hearing Saturn's words, Saint Topman Warcury pondered for a while.
"Logically speaking, the Demon Slayer World has provided us with nearly ten million Labor Force and a large amount of Auxiliary Legion Military Strength over the years. There's nothing wrong with them jointly having the Affiliation Qualification, but they proposed wanting a World Conference Seat."
The deeper meaning in his words was naturally understood by the other four.
To put it bluntly.
They felt that the Value of the Demon Slayer World was not comparable to the Imperial Arms World, excluding 'Local Specialty' items like Muzan Kibutsuji, Breathing Style, and the Ubuyashiki Family.
Their role was merely to provide Labor Force and Natural Resources.
In contrast, the Imperial Arms World.
Even without counting the Supreme Imperial Arm, Doctor Stylish, Dean Isaac, Yomi Tsukahara, Sword Saint, and others.
There were also various Danger Beasts, Ministerial Arms, and Strategic Class Imperial Arms that could continuously be provided to the World Government.
There were also Alchemists trained by the Alchemy Kingdom, Disciples trained by the Imperial Fist Temple, Swordsmen trained by Kamishin Island, Doctors trained by The Empire, Researchers, and so on.
These were the main reasons for obtaining a World Conference Seat.
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn said indifferently, "Then don't give them a Seat, just give them the Affiliation Qualification."
"But the 'Geography' of the Demon Slayer World is very important. It is located exactly between the Titan World and the Sea Star World. In the Future, our interactions with the Demon Slayer World will definitely be much higher than with all other Worlds except the Titan World."
Saturn then put forward his Opinion.
Perhaps because he finally had a Name, and was the first among the five present to have a Name, his enthusiasm was very high.
"Then This Old Man thinks that the Demon Slayer World should have a Joint Organization to better provide Logistics for the Titan World. Moreover, this World has many excellent Scientists. Didn't Academy City recruit some people to be Teachers?"
"From this point of view, giving them a Seat is barely justifiable."
Saint Topman Warcury and the others fell into contemplation after hearing this.
Indeed.
If the Demon Slayer World affiliated as an Entity, it would indeed be qualified to have a World Conference Seat. After all, most of the Member Nations on the Sea Star Mainland were not as good as them.
"I have a Proposal here. See what you think."
At this moment, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter leaned back with his legs crossed and smiled slightly, then spoke his idea under the Gaze of the other four who gathered around.
"Let the Demon Slayer Nations form a Joint Organization like the Imperial Arms World, and then let Muzan Kibutsuji go and serve as the main Supreme Leader, and have him participate in future Reveries as their representative."
"This..."
Saint Topman Warcury and the others exchanged glances. Saturn held the thick, long Cane in his hand and looked at the other party with Doubt. "Why?"
"Firstly, we already Understand Muzan Kibutsuji's Personality very well. Secondly, Muzan Kibutsuji also has sufficient understanding of us. I don't think there will be any problems if he manages the Demon Slayer World."
Following that, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter looked at them meaningfully. "Finally, do you think the Demon Slayer Nations got their confidence to ask us for a World Conference Seat from anywhere else?"
Saint Topman Warcury frowned.
"What do you mean? You're not suggesting that their confidence comes from Muzan Kibutsuji, are you?"
"It should be said that this Membership Application from the Demon Slayer Nations is actually being led by Muzan Kibutsuji, and he's doing it quite openly, without any intention of avoiding our Spies."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter gave a Shake Head, while secretly laughing in his Heart.
This Muzan Kibutsuji, he could be said to be very timid, but very bold in matters like this. A very interesting fellow...
(End of this chapter)
## Chapter 731: Law on Devil Fruit Public Ownership and Devil Fruit User Registration!
Finally, finally, finally, the fifteenth day of September in the year 1502 of the Marine Calendar arrived.
On this day.
Holy Land Mary Geoise was unusually lively. Official from the Propaganda Department held Video Den Den Mushi, following the fifty Kings.
They broadcast the entire process, from the Kings disembarking at Red Port, passing through the exquisite Town from Red Port, then ascending above the Red Line via Bubble Crane.
Finally, they climbed the epic stone stairs to reach Mary Geoise.
This was relayed to the Virtual Screen before hundreds of millions of Citizens across various Worlds.
Among them, the Current Emperor from the Shenhe Island Nation in the Imperial Arms World and Yomi Tsukahara, Sword Saint, who served as his Guard, received Watched by All, including from the surrounding Kings.
They were the first Otherworld Representatives to attend the Reverie.
This also made the Emperor of The Empire in the Imperial Arms World and the 47th King of the Alchemy Kingdom envious.
After all, who wouldn't want to be the first?
Furthermore.
Edward Newgate, Charlotte Linlin, and King Harald of the Giant Tribe, who were also attending the Reverie for the first time, received a lot of attention.
However, some people noticed that they didn't seem to have brought any Guard behind them.
Well.
Why would these three need Guard? If they truly encountered a Situation that could harm them, it's hard to say who would be protecting whom~~
A moment later.
The fifty Kings left their Guard and Family Member in the Social Plaza and walked into the World Conference Hall inside the Palace.
Immediately.
The large white Round Table bearing the Five Circle Cross Emblem, which many Kings had seen for the first time four years ago, appeared before everyone.
And the chairs of varying sizes around the Round Table represented their Authority and Status.
When everyone was seated.
The main Agenda Items for this Reverie were placed before them by Attendants.
This scene was naturally also broadcast to countless displays of the Virtual Screen via Den Den Mushi placed in different corners.
Just looking at the number of Documents and their Headlines.
There were a total of three Agenda Items.
"Law on the Basic Living Conditions Guarantee System for All World Citizens".
"Law on the Reform of World Government Celestial Tribute Payment by Ratio".
"Law on Devil Fruit Public Ownership and Devil Fruit User Registration".
Each of these three, just by their Headlines, was enough to stir the emotions of all the Kings present and the Audience in front of the Virtual Screen. Everyone smelled the 'Scent of the Sea Breeze' indicating that the Era was about to undergo major changes.
The Reverie officially began.
The Kings first looked at the first Agenda Item, but this very first one made the Expression of most people turn ugly.
Because this so-called "Law on the Basic Living Conditions Guarantee System for All World Citizens".
It required all Nations to provide their Citizens with basic Housing, Living Expenses, Job Positions, Primary and Secondary Schools, and Medical Services.
Although it was mentioned later that if a Kingdom had objectively existing Difficulty, after investigation and confirmation by the Investigation Team, the World Government would provide Support and assistance in various aspects.
But they didn't quite believe that the World Government could truly deliver, or that such Support would be easy to obtain.
However, some Kings knew that the World Government had actually already started this Guarantee Plan in several Poor Nations in recent years.
Now, it was just being brought into the open for implementation.
So they had a certain degree of Trust in the World Government, after all, they had already taken Action, and most of the Funding and Resources consumed in the process were provided by themselves.
And the second Agenda Item, "Law on the Reform of World Government Celestial Tribute Payment by Ratio", made the Kings present feel even more uncomfortable.
Because, to put it plainly, this Bill.
It was to change the Original Copy unified amount of Heavenly Tribute that all Kingdoms were required to pay, to a system where Great Nation paid more, Small Country paid less, Rich Nation paid more, and Poor Nation paid less.
The specific amount each country had to pay would entirely depend on the ratio announced annually by the Economists of the 'Celestial Tribute Collection and Management Committee' mentioned in the Document.
This was definitely a good thing for most Kingdoms, as most of them were Small Country and Poor Nation.
But the problem was that the Kingdoms of the Kings present here could not be Small Country or Poor Nation, otherwise they wouldn't have the Qualification to sit here.
So, this meant they had to sign and pass a Bill that would make them pay more money each year...
Edward Newgate's Expression immediately became subtle.
Because he didn't know what kind of Nation his Whitebeard Kingdom was considered.
A Great Nation?
It didn't seem very large, just a medium-sized Island.
A Rich Nation?
It wasn't very rich, but to say it was poor, that wasn't the case either.
Charlotte Linlin, on the other hand, didn't care much, because she wasn't interested in money and had never even touched it.
This was the truth.
Since she was a child, whenever she wanted something, had she ever used money to trade for it?
But then again.
Among the Kings present, there were really not many who dared to choose to refuse to sign, otherwise, they would surely Facing the fate of being universally condemned and reviled.
Over the years, how many Kingdoms had become impoverished due to excessive Heavenly Tribute?
Now it was finally going to improve.
And you still dare to refuse?
Finally, there was the third Agenda Item, "Law on Devil Fruit Public Ownership and Devil Fruit User Registration", which caused division even among the Audience in front of the Virtual Screen.
Because this Bill was to legally transfer ownership of all Devil Fruits to the World Government.
Anyone who discovered a Devil Fruit in the Wilderness was strictly prohibited from giving it to others or trading it privately.
They must actively call the 'Holy Land Treasury Office' phone number to report it, then go to the designated nearby Police Station and wait for Official from the Holy Land Treasury Department to come and receive it.
However, the reporter would not be without reward. If the Devil Fruit handed over could be identified, a Prize Money compensation would be given based on its assessed Value.
If it was an unknown Devil Fruit, a Prize Money compensation of at least 100 million Berry would be given.
It could be said that.
Anyone who found a Devil Fruit and handed it over to the World Government could instantly become rich, a wealthy person worth over 100 million.
Furthermore.
If a Logia-type Devil Fruit or a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit was handed over, it wouldn't just be one or two hundred million...
However.
If it was given or traded privately, the consequences would be severe once discovered. Depending on the Value of the Devil Fruit, it would be treated as a Felony, punishable by Fixed-term Imprisonment of five to ten years.
The key was Felony!
But what if someone found it, didn't give it to others, didn't sell it, and chose to eat it themselves?
This was the part that made many Sea Star Populace uncomfortable.
According to the Bill's regulations.
Once someone chose to eat a Devil Fruit, they needed to proactively go to the nearest Police Station to register their Data/Files and Contact Information.
If their address or phone number changed, they also needed to go to the Police Station to update the record immediately.
This also included people who were already Devil Fruit Users.
And when the World Government needed to requisition them, they must obey and cooperate unconditionally, but they would be given a certain remuneration afterward, and if they made Merit, they would be given Commendation.
However, if they refused to register or were found to have not registered for a long time, once discovered by the Police Officer, they would Facing high fines and mandatory Registration.
If they refused requisition after Registration, the nature of the Crime would be even more serious.
At the very least, they would have to take a trip to Enies Lobby.
Therefore.
The "Law on Devil Fruit Public Ownership and Devil Fruit User Registration" immediately caused an Uproar in Various Places across the Sea Star, with discussions rising and falling like waves.
It also caused the Expression of many Civilian Devil Fruit Users to change drastically.