# Chapter 895: The Pure Land Goes to Full-Scale War! (Combined Chapter)
The battle begins!
These four words don't just describe Madara Uchiha and Gol D. Roger.
They also include the other three battlefields within the Shinobi Sect.
South Side.
Second Tsuchikage Mu and Second Mizukage Hozuki Gengetsu.
Against the former Roger Pirates Vice Captain, 'Dark King' Rayleigh.
The former two can be said to be a pair of old rivals.
They died together during the Second Great Ninja War.
In terms of abilities.
Mu's excellent Earth Release is naturally self-evident.
The key is his perfect Invisibility Technique, 'Dustless Bewildering Cover', which cannot be sensed by Chakra.
Previous battles have confirmed that even ordinary Observation Haki cannot sense him.
Similar to Meilard from the Imperial Arms World, he also has the effect of concealing his own Aura.
Coupled with a Kekkei Tōta formed by the fusion of Wind, Earth, and Flame Nature Transformations.
It can decompose any Substance into an Atomic State.
The 'Dust Release' surpasses Bloodline Limits.
It's just a shame that the two cannot be used simultaneously.
Once Mu uses 'Dust Release', he will not only instantly reveal himself from the effect of 'Dustless Bewildering Cover'.
Moreover, the Chakra Fluctuation when 'Dust Release' is activated.
Is enough for those with strong Sensory Ability to react.
Furthermore, although the activation time for 'Dust Release' is not very long.
It still requires at least two seconds.
It seems short.
But in 'high-end battles', it's already enough for many agile Powerhouses to dodge.
Not to mention that Powerhouses from the World basically don't know 'Shave'.
After all, King Yama isn't stupid, he would naturally popularize the Six Powers during these five years.
Therefore, as long as 'Observation Haki' and 'Shave' are used in time, they can completely counter Mu's 'Dustless Bewildering Cover' and 'Dust Release'.
However, if one is even a split second too slow and is unfortunately grazed by the Radiance of 'Dust Release'.
The consequences will be very severe.
Because in this Netherworld.
Aside from those who had super Self-Healing Ability when they were alive, they can replicate the same effect by consuming Reiryoku.
Most other people who lose arms or legs.
If they don't have any Special Means, it's difficult for them to grow back.
Also, Mu himself is a powerful Sensor Ninja.
Although to a certain extent not as good as Observation Haki, he should not be underestimated.
The 'Dust Release' he unleashes is enough to make any Opponent treat it with caution.
Finally, there is the existence of 'Super Added/Light-Weight Rock Technique'.
Making Mu a very rare Ninja in the Ninja World who can fly freely in the air.
And the other 'Little Beard', Hozuki Gengetsu.
As the Second Mizukage, his Water Release is probably second only to Senju Tobirama at the moment.
In addition.
He also further developed the Hozuki Clan's Water Transformation Technique, which clearly seems more like a Bloodline Limit but is inexplicably set as Water Release Ninjutsu, into his own unique 'Oilification Technique'.
However, because it still belongs to Water Release, it is still countered by Lightning Release Chakra.
It is worth mentioning.
After the previous battles, all Ninjas of the Hozuki Clan, including Hozuki Gengetsu.
Have discovered that whether it is 'Oilification Technique' or 'Water Transformation Technique'.
They can be touched on their Main Body by a power called 'Armament Haki' mastered by the enemy Powerhouses.
But the Electro released by those Beastmen who call themselves the Mink Tribe.
Although it can cause some pain to the Water Transformation Body.
There is no counter relationship between the two, only a confrontational relationship.
Very strange, and very interesting.
Rayleigh belongs to the typical 'Curiosity Killed the Cat', trespassing into Holy Land Mary Geoise and being personally killed by Im.
Later, in the Underworld of the World, Rayleigh finally learned the Truth of everything.
After the shock, came worry for the World's Fate.
After all, invading Otherworlds sounds like a big Risk.
Afterwards, when he saw Shakky, Jabba, and other Roger Pirates Crewmates who were also personally sent there by Im.
He became even more convinced that Im was a tyrannical Ruler and would surely lead the entire World to utter destruction.
But as Time passed.
Rayleigh continuously learned about the World Government's Policy and the changes in the World's Civilian population from the mouths of many Undead, and his Heart became increasingly complex.
Because the Fact was completely opposite to what he had imagined.
Not only did the World Government win battle after battle, but the World's Development was also getting better and better, and the Quality of Life of the Citizens was rising in a straight line.
This can be seen from how the later World Undead praised the World Government more and more.
Finally, Roger, Rayleigh, and Jabba could only let go and accept the Reality before them, serving well under King Yama.
Among them, Roger was very worried about his wife.
Unfortunately, none of the later Undead knew about the Situation of Rouge and Ace.
Because Matters concerning them are still Confidential.
However, Rayleigh is living quite comfortably.
King Yama saw that Shakky had good Strength and also let her stay in Enma Castle to serve him.
Recently, Rayleigh and Shakky also made up for the regrets of their past lives.
Under the blessings of Roger, Jabba, Oden, and a host of former Roger Pirates Crewmates, they held a simple Wedding and became husband and wife.
Kozuki Oden's Mood was complex.
He was happy to be able to continue being with Kozuki Toki in the Netherworld, but also sad about the Fact of her Death.
At the same time, he was worried about Momonosuke, Hiyori, as well as Raizo, Nekomamushi, and Inuarashi, whom Kozuki Toki sent twenty years into the future using her Time-Time Fruit Ability.
Oh, calculating now, it should be about sixteen years later.
Actually, regarding Kozuki Toki, King Yama initially didn't want to keep her and was preparing to send her into the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
After all, Kozuki Toki, having lost her Devil Fruit Ability, was indeed not very strong in terms of Strength.
In the end, it was the requests of Kozuki Oden, Roger, Rayleigh, and others.
Coupled with the intervention of Shimotsuki Ryuma, that she was allowed to stay.
Let's get back to the main topic.
At this moment.
Rayleigh, alone with his Blade, turned into a silver Lightning, frequently countering the Team Up attacks of Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu.
Among them, Hozuki Gengetsu used 'Vapor Creation Explosive Fierce Might' to create a Clone Doll whose Body Size would continuously expand with the Combat.
This Clone Doll is not only fast, agile in movement, and capable of high-speed flight in the air, but the Axe-shaped Water Blade on its Right Arm also has considerable Power.
Its outer appearance is Oil transformed, while the inside is Water.
With the intense Combat, the internal Water will continuously evaporate.
When it reaches the Critical Point, which is when its Body Size expands to the Limit, a violent Steam Explosion will occur.
After exploding, it will transform back into its initial normal Human Body Size and continue attacking.
This repeats infinitely, making it extremely troublesome.
Furthermore, even if it is destroyed, it can be reorganized and recovered under Hozuki Gengetsu's Control.
However, Hozuki Gengetsu cannot Summon the 'Giant Clam' here.
So he can neither hide inside the Tough outer shell nor use it to release a super large range of Thick Fog/Mist.
Therefore, Hozuki Gengetsu can only use 'Water Release: Hidden Mist Technique' himself to hide his figure.
But this is useless against Rayleigh.
If it weren't for Mu providing Support with 'Dust Release' nearby, Hozuki Gengetsu, who was in a Perilous Situation, would likely have been Eliminated first.
At the same time.
Mu also used 'Earth Release: Golem Technique' to create an extremely hard Rock Giant.
It both coordinated with Hozuki Gengetsu's Clone Doll and was used to block the Flying Slash Attacks swung by Rayleigh.
Dazzling Radiance bloomed again.
A conical White Light shot out from Mu's Palms, but it only swept past Rayleigh's Afterimage.
"Damn it, this guy is too fast, my 'Dust Release' can't hit him at all, I must find a way to restrain his movement first!"
Mu, covered in bandages, floated in Mid-air, looking at the silver Lightning attacking him, and hurriedly became Invisible again.
He barely, narrowly avoided a streak of Blade Light that flashed past in front of him.
This made Mu feel a Chill in his Heart instantly.
He had already realized that even teaming up with Hozuki Gengetsu, they were not Rayleigh's Opponent.
Meanwhile, on the West Side of the Shinobi Sect.
Uchiha Kagami, who served as an Elite Guard for Senju Tobirama when he was alive, and Hatake Sakumo, who held the Epithet 'White Fang of the Leaf'.
Are engaging in Combat with Kozuki Oden with great Rapport.
Since all three are combatants skilled in high-speed Melee Combat.
Even the Ninjas not far away could only barely see blurred Afterimages flashing past rapidly during their Combat, sometimes colliding fiercely, sometimes intersecting quickly.
The continuous Clanging Sound rang out incessantly.
When dazzling Blade Light bloomed, intense Flames would always rise up.
This was followed closely by wave after wave of deafening Roars and surging Explosions.
However, even with Uchiha Kagami and Hatake Sakumo trying their best, they could only barely cope with Kozuki Oden's wild Offensive.
They even vaguely felt that they could hold on.
Was entirely because this guy with an exaggeratedly large Body Size was intentionally doing so, which could be heard from the loud laughter he let out from time to time.
And on the North side of the Shinobi Sect.
Jabba, holding an Axe in both hands, is facing the Thunderous Offensive of the Second Raikage and the large scale Iron Sand siege of the Third Kazekage.
The latter two coordinated quite well, one after another.
However.
Although Jabba's Strength is slightly weaker compared to Roger, Rayleigh, and Oden.
Whether it is Armament Haki, Observation Haki, Axe Technique, or Martial Arts, he already had Admiral Level Combat Power five years ago.
Coupled with the Cultivation he has undergone under King Yama in recent years, his Strength has improved more or less.
[Splat!]
When the Second Raikage, with Lightning Release Chakra wrapped around his entire body, charged bravely towards Jabba.
Almost instantly.
The former was smashed open with one Axe, breaking through the so-called 'Lightning Release Armor' in front of him and cutting a long slanting Bloody Wound on his Chest.
A large amount of fresh Blood sprayed out from it.
If it weren't for the 'Lightning Release Armor' offsetting part of the Damage, the Second Raikage would likely have been killed on the spot by Jabba.
One should know that Uchiha Kagami and Hatake Sakumo on the West side, when facing Kozuki Oden's Dual Sword Attack, mainly used Technique to deflect force and dodge.
They would not dare to charge straight through like the Second Raikage.
Perhaps he could do this in the Ninja World relying on 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode'.
But against an Opponent like Jabba, who is stronger, harder, and more skilled at head-on confrontation than him, it is simply overestimating himself.
If it were the current Third Raikage in the Ninja World, perhaps it would be better.
For example, the Wound might be smaller...
"The opponent actually has so many Powerhouses comparable to Hashirama and Madara!"
Otsutsuki Hagoromo, high in the air, glanced at the Battle Situation on all four sides and his expression became extremely solemn.
And these are just the deceased Powerhouses.
In the Ninja World, there are also Crocodile and Aramaki, and they are surprisingly only called Army Generals.
How to fight this?
Unless he transfers his Chakra to Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, perhaps he could gain the Strength to defeat these Generals and Admirals.
But the problem is, facing King Yama's gaze from the Black Hole, Otsutsuki Hagoromo dare not separate his power now.
Because he can feel that the opponent's Aura is on par with his own.
In this Situation, he cannot let himself become weak.
[Boom!!!]
Just then, on the East Side of the Shinobi Sect.
As Roger's 'Divine Avoidance' and Madara Uchiha's 'Shinra Tensei' collided with each other.
Instantly, a terrifying, world-destroying Explosion occurred.
The terrifying Power was unleashed, completely clearing out that area, including a part of the Shinobi Sect Buildings.
At the same time, no one knew how many Souls from both sides were turned to ash and smoke by this Aftermath that didn't distinguish between friend and foe...
If it were normal times.
Madara Uchiha and Roger might still consider the surroundings, but now facing each other, equally powerful, they couldn't care less about these.
Blame it on them being unlucky and too weak!
Even Otsutsuki Hagoromo and King Yama wouldn't say much about this.
"Whew, fortunately there's still Madara, if he can defeat his opponent as soon as possible, perhaps he can go resolve the other three enemy Powerhouses." Otsutsuki Hagoromo thought to himself.
"Hahahaha!"
As the Smoke and Dust dissipated.
Madara Uchiha stood in the vast basin, which was like a Meteorite Crater, and could no longer suppress the Excitement in his Heart.
He maintained the Fourth Stage Susanoo outside his Body.
Covering his face with one hand, he looked up and laughed madly.
"Finally! Finally! Finally, I've encountered an Opponent who can make me excited again!"
To be honest.
For so many years, from childhood to adulthood, he only ever had Hashirama Senju as an equally matched Opponent.
If it weren't for the fact that he was defeated or at a Disadvantage every time, which made him constantly maintain a strong spirit of Challenge, he would probably have gotten a bit tired more or less.
Uh... Thinking about it this way, could that guy have gotten tired of me long ago?
Thinking of this, Madara Uchiha's mad laughter suddenly stopped, and his originally pleasant Mood was no longer so pleasant.
No way.
Afterwards, I have to ask that guy!
"Although I don't know why I can make you so happy, I, Roger, am also very happy to see you!"
Roger certainly couldn't understand Madara Uchiha's Mood.
After all, when he was alive, there were really too many equally matched Opponents.
It's not an exaggeration to say that he couldn't count them with ten fingers.
Therefore, compared to the Ninja World, the stage of the World is indeed much, much larger...
"Then let's begin, Roger!"
Madara Uchiha opened his mouth, full of mad laughter, and shouted loudly.
"Okay! Bring it on!"
Gol D. Roger laughed similarly.
[Bang!]
As soon as he finished speaking.
He kicked and exploded the Ground beneath him.
Kicking up dust everywhere, while at the same time, a deep pit collapsed.
Roger's entire Body turned into black and red Lightning.
In an instant, he tore through layers of Air Currents and rolling Sound Bursts, appearing before Madara Uchiha.
As 'Ace', which had turned into a Black Blade in Roger's hand, was slashed out with force, the air torn apart along the way instantly formed a huge vacuum Blade Light.
At the same time.
Madara Uchiha was already prepared.
The Fourth Stage Susanoo waved the two azure Chakra Greatswords in his hands.
Blocking Roger's seemingly ordinary Slash head-on in a crossed form.
[Clang!]
Three huge 'Blades' met in Mid-air.
In a trance,
The unimaginable Shockwave Power made the air form visible ripples in rings, while streaks of black and red Lightning constantly splashed outwards.
The Ground around both sides further sank down and cracked.
However, this was just the beginning.
[Boom boom boom boom...]
When both sides separated from each other under the burst of Qi Energy like crashing waves.
The two Chakra Great Sabers in the Susanoo's hands shook again, instantly turning into dense azure Blade Shadows in the air.
Opposite.
A fierce Aura like mountains and seas gushed out from Roger's body.
'Ace' in one hand bloomed again with infinite black and red Lightning and overbearing Blade Light.
The next moment.
A look of shock appeared on Madara Uchiha's face.
Because this slash not only shattered the blade light filling the sky that the Susanoo swung out, but also shattered the two azure Chakra Great Sabers themselves.
This forced him to create a third and fourth arm and Chakra Great Sabers on the Susanoo.
[Boom!]
However, whether it was the Chakra Great Sabers or the two newly grown Chakra arms, they still collapsed upon contact, turning into large patches of blue light particles and scattering.
Seeing this, Madara Uchiha hurriedly jumped backwards.
Yet still in Mid-air, he was hit by Roger's slash, which cut open the Susanoo Armor in front of him.
"Incredible Swordsmanship and Strength..."
Madara Uchiha landed again. He didn't expect that the Fourth Stage Susanoo would appear so fragile in front of Roger's slash.
It's just that Roger had completely entered Combat state.
Just as Madara Uchiha was retreating backwards, he had already, in a flash, chased after him, bringing a series of Sound Bursts.
"Shinra Tensei!"
Tremendous Repulsion surged out from within Madara Uchiha's body again as he opened his arms.
[Boom!]
When Roger collided head-on, his originally lightning-like Speed suddenly slowed down in Mid-air.
The invisible Repulsion pushed the semi-transparent thick Qi Wall to wrestle with the exploding black and red Lightning on Roger's body at this moment.
"Humph!"
Feeling the Resistance ahead, Roger let out a cold snort, and a ferocious Aura like a wave also burst out from his body.
Conqueror's Haki!
In an instant, the powerful Repulsion of 'Shinra Tensei' was brazenly countered by the Mental Shock of 'Conqueror's Haki'.
The solid Ground formed soft Earth Waves under these two extremely powerful Pressures, pushing outwards layer by layer.
And Roger was also able to continue charging towards Madara Uchiha.
Just in the Nick of Time.
Between the palms of the Susanoo wrapping Madara Uchiha, Blue Magatama appeared, seemingly connected by blue Lightning.
"Yasaka Magatama!"
All the Blue Magatama slashed through the Void, spanning nearly a hundred meters of Domain in the blink of an eye, bombarding the area where Roger was one after another.
Continuous explosive Roars rang out again, each Roar representing an Earth Wave reaching hundreds of meters high.
However, all these attacks.
Were either casually slashed and exploded by Roger with his sword, or easily dodged with extremely fast Speed.
Seeing this scene, a cold look appeared in Madara Uchiha's eyes. At this time, it was definitely too late to use 'Shinra Tensei' again.
So he turned his Rinnegan back to the scarlet Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
"Amaterasu!"
Following Madara Uchiha's line of sight, a spark of black fire suddenly appeared out of thin air in front of Roger, who was attacking head-on.
But Roger seemed as if he could predict the future, his figure just flickered and he dodged the position of the black fire.
When he appeared again, he was already behind Madara Uchiha,
The black blade 'Ace' in his hand, wrapped with streaks of Lightning, slashed down from above.
One can imagine that even if Madara Uchiha had Susanoo protection, he could not avoid the fate of being severely injured.
However.
Madara Uchiha is Madara Uchiha after all.
[Bang!!]
The next second.
Roger was surprised to see a large shield, seemingly made of wood with fangs and a demonic face, break out of the ground, protecting the Susanoo behind it.
"Wood Release: Wood Barrier Technique!"
The black and red Blade Light flashing with electric light fell like a thunderbolt.
This wooden shield unexpectedly lasted nearly three seconds before being cut open, its Defense Power was even stronger than the Fourth Stage Susanoo.
Behind the wooden shield was the Susanoo.
Roger's slash still left a hideous cut on the Susanoo's Karasu-Tengu Armor.
But ultimately, it still lacked sufficient remaining Power and did not completely break through.
This gained enough Time for Madara Uchiha.
"Wood Clone Jutsu!"
As Madara Uchiha formed Hand Seals with his hands in front of him, four Clones born from Trees quickly appeared beside him.
Immediately after, these four Wood Clones also formed Hand Seals in front of them.
Instantly.
Five Madara Uchiha, whom even Roger's Observation Haki could not distinguish, gushed out azure Chakra like a wave from their bodies.
In the blink of an eye, five Perfect Susanoo with lower bodies generated.
Appeared side by side in front of Roger like glowing blue mountain peaks, such a spectacular scene made Roger also subconsciously show a look of surprise.
"The Aura has changed!"
Roger discovered that Madara Uchiha's Aura had already made him feel obvious Pressure.
"Don't worry, I won't go so far as to have 'five people' gang up on you."
Madara Uchiha, seemingly standing on top of a mountain peak, looked down at Roger with his cold Sharingan.
An invisible Overbearing Aura covered the entire battlefield on the East Side of the Shinobi Sect.
As soon as he finished speaking.
Three of the 'Perfect Susanoo' controlled by Wood Clones strode with long legs like sky-piercing pillars, walking towards the other three directions of the Shinobi Sect.
Roger saw this and suddenly realized that Madara Uchiha wanted to go support the other battlefields.
"Pardon my weakness, there are quite a few useless people on our side, for complete Victory, I can only do this..."
Although Madara Uchiha's words were calm, they almost rang throughout the entire vicinity of the Shinobi Sect.
This made the faces of those Ninjas become extremely ugly.
Useless people?
Which one of them wasn't called an Elite Jonin, or even a Village Kage, when they were alive?
As for the newly appeared Chunin and Genin under Otsutsuki Hagoromo's condition of completely relaxing Strength requirements.
They would not directly appear inside the Shinobi Sect, but would randomly appear outside the Pure Land, just like Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō before.
"I've long heard that Madara Uchiha is arrogant, and it really is so!"
"Damn it, relying on his own Strength, he even scolds his own people, although this Madara Uchiha is one of the legends of the Ninja World, he is still disgusting!"
Some hot-tempered people in various parts of the battlefield cursed loudly without any scruples.
But most Ninjas remained silent, pretending not to hear.
Who made it so that Madara Uchiha is just strong, and they indeed urgently needed the help of those three Perfect Susanoo.
At the same time.
Madara Uchiha didn't care at all how many of his own Ninjas his words would anger.
Wasn't he speaking the Truth?
Anyway, people whose Strength hasn't reached his and Hashirama's level are all useless trash!
Look at the opponent's World.
They can casually pull out one Powerhouse that is similar to his current self, and three that are similar to his former self.
Eh, this Gap, it's really quite embarrassing...
"Your temper is really quite bad, very similar to a 'Golden Lion' I knew when I was alive, he also cursed at his subordinate Crewmates as useless at the drop of a hat!"
Roger was stunned for a moment by Madara Uchiha's words, and then couldn't help but shout with a face full of smiles.
"Humph, sounds like he was your Opponent?"
Madara Uchiha heard some familiar flavor from Roger's tone.
"Ah, considered one of them, back then I almost died prematurely at that guy's hands, fortunately my Luck was better, er ah hahahaha!"
"Hmm?"
Madara Uchiha raised his eyebrows in surprise.
He had witnessed Roger's Strength, and he didn't expect that there was another Powerhouse in the opponent's World who could almost kill him.
Also, those two words 'one of them' were also enviable.
"Then let's begin the second round."
"Two Perfect Susanoo, shouldn't be too much bullying you, Roger?"
Roger showed two rows of snow-white teeth and smiled, saying, "I suggest you call the other three back, otherwise it's not enough of a fight!"
"It seems you are much more arrogant than me!"
"Roger!"
The two Madara Uchiha shouted angrily in unison, and the mountain-like Perfect Susanoo also rioted at the same time.
[Boom!!!]
While Roger, who appeared extremely small, immediately after burst out a terrifying Aura like a sky pillar.
Countless black and red Lightning, accompanied by Conqueror's Haki, crackled and swept across the entire battlefield again.
"This is the Spirit of being the Pirate King!"
"Madara!"
Gol D. Roger's Roar rang through the sky of this Pure Land.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 896: Black Zetsu and Akainu! (Combined Chapter)
Ninja World.
Land of Fire, within Konoha Hidden Village.
After successfully repelling Aramaki, Hashirama Senju and Senju Tobirama finished receiving the welcome and celebration from all the Konoha Ninja and Citizens at the Main Gate. They finally sat down in the quiet Hokage's Office to converse with Orochimaru, who had just taken office as the Fourth Hokage.
In addition, Jiraiya, as Hiruzen Sarutobi's Disciple and currently the Strongest Combat Power among Konoha's Living Persons, was also given a Position.
"You said you've already dispatched a Peace Negotiation Delegation to Rōran?"
Senju Tobirama looked expressionlessly at Orochimaru, who was sitting behind the Office Desk.
Senju Tobirama was not Familiar with Orochimaru.
He only roughly understood his Identity after being summoned by 'Impure World Reincarnation' and hearing the other party's self-introduction, followed by the Intelligence Communication regarding Aramaki.
But he didn't expect that in just a few days, Orochimaru had actually become Konoha's Fourth Hokage.
This made the always suspicious Senju Tobirama somewhat doubtful, thinking the other party might be an Ambitious person with some kind of Evil purpose.
However, on the surface, Senju Tobirama did not reveal the slightest bit of what he was thinking.
As for Hashirama Senju, who was sitting beside him, after saying a couple of sentences with a smile at the beginning, he handed the lead in the Conversation over to his younger brother.
Because Hashirama Senju Understood that Senju Tobirama was better at these Matters than himself.
"Yes."
Orochimaru, wearing a Hokage Robe, appeared very calm facing Senju Tobirama's Gaze, which was full of a Sense of Oppression.
"Although I apologize for doing something that seems shameful while the two of you were fighting the Enemy, as the Hokage, I still have to prioritize the safety of all of Konoha."
He then spent about ten minutes. He calmly stated his analysis of the World Government's Strength and his assessment that the entire Ninja World would find it difficult to stop the World Government.
"In summary, under the premise that the World Government's goal is not Massacre or destruction, but Conquest and Rule, I believe Konoha should enter Peace Talks with them as soon as possible."
"Of course, it can also be seen as submission or surrender. The name is not important; what's important is the Result."
Senju Tobirama and Hashirama Senju exchanged a glance.
"Have you considered that once the World Government accepts Konoha's submission, you, who have only been Hokage for a short time, are very likely to be revoked or replaced?"
Senju Tobirama asked with a slightly softer Expression.
"It doesn't Matter~"
Orochimaru smiled slightly.
This not only made a look of appreciation appear in the Gaze of Senju Tobirama and Hashirama Senju towards him, but even Jiraiya, who was beside them, felt admiration.
In their opinion, Orochimaru was just pretending to be casual.
After all, that was the position of Hokage, and Orochimaru had only been in office for a few days, so how could he truly not care?
But how could the three of them know that Orochimaru truly didn't care~
Before becoming Hokage, he did want to try it out a bit. Now that he had successfully become Hokage, it was just achieving a small goal in his Heart.
But he didn't have any strong Desire for Power and Influence.
In comparison, Longevity was his ultimate Dream now.
Understanding all the Truths in the World was his second pursuit.
That's why he had always wanted to learn all Ninjutsu, including Forbidden Technique, and also wanted to Research all Bloodline Limit, and even Sage Jutsu.
And now, the existence of the World Government instantly expanded the scope of 'all Truths' to the Myriad Worlds.
Compared to the vast Truths of the Myriad Worlds, what was the entire Ninja World, the Land of Fire, Konohagakure, and this position of Hokage? They were nothing but Ants and dust.
At this moment, the Identity of Hokage, for Orochimaru, had only one use: it could increase his Value and make him more valued by the World Government.
"It seems Hiruzen Sarutobi has taken a good Disciple. Orochimaru, you are well-deserved of this Fourth Hokage position!"
Senju Tobirama praised him with a Smile on his face.
"Hahahaha, indeed, a Hokage should be like you, always putting the Citizens of Konoha first!"
Hashirama Senju also laughed heartily with satisfaction, then asked, "Um... how is my granddaughter Tsunade?"
"Reporting back, First Hokage-sama, Tsunade is currently in the Land of Snow."
As soon as Tsunade was mentioned, Jiraiya was more eager than Orochimaru and quickly replied, "When Aramaki attacked earlier, Sarutobi had already dispatched an Anbu Ninja carrying a Flying Sword Kunai."
"Once he meets Tsunade, he will use a Ninja Eagle for Message Transmission, and then Minato will go and bring them back to the Village!"
"Flying Thunder God?"
Senju Tobirama raised an eyebrow: "The Minato you mentioned has mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique that I developed?"
He didn't expect that so many Genius figures had emerged in Konoha at this time.
One, Orochimaru, learned his 'Impure World Reincarnation', and another person actually learned his 'Flying Thunder God'.
Amazing!
He just didn't know if anyone had inherited his 'Mutual Exploding Tag'.
"Minato Namikaze is my Disciple. He can indeed skillfully use the Flying Thunder God Technique and has also learned Sage Mode. His overall Strength is not much weaker than mine."
Speaking of Minato, Jiraiya couldn't help but show a proud Smile.
But thinking of Minato's Legs again saddened him, though he immediately remembered that these two Big Shots before him were both Legendary Grade True Energy existences in the Ninja World.
"First Hokage-sama, Second Hokage-sama, could I ask the two of you to take a look at Minato Namikaze..."
Jiraiya, with a face full of worry, explained Minato Namikaze's Situation.
"Please, you must help him, I beg you!"
Saying this, he stood up directly and requested by performing a Bow towards Hashirama Senju and Senju Tobirama.
"Of course, no problem. However, I'm not very Familiar with the Medical aspect. This will depend on you, Big Brother."
Senju Tobirama turned his head to look at Hashirama Senju.
One should know that even Tsunade's Medical Ninjutsu was learned from him.
Her 'Creation Rebirth - Strength of a Hundred Technique' was actually imitating Hashirama Senju's 'Hand Seal-less Healing'.
It was just because she didn't have Chakra as powerful as Hashirama Senju.
She had to further develop a 'Strength of a Hundred Seal' to store her daily Chakra.
Fortunately, she could release it when needed to temporarily possess powerful Self-Healing Ability comparable to Hashirama Senju.
Let's put it this way. Besides Water Release, Senju Tobirama developed most of Konoha's Forbidden Technique, while Hashirama Senju, besides Wood Release, also developed most of Konoha's Medical Ninjutsu.
These two brothers were actually super ruthless individuals.
"Then what are we waiting for? Take me there immediately!"
Hashirama Senju immediately stood up and said with a smile, "I also want to see what the junior who not only learned 'Flying Thunder God' and 'Sage Mode' but also married the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki looks like."
Speaking of which, his wife Mito Uzumaki was also at home in the Pure Land.
[Knock knock knock!]
Suddenly, the Door of the Hokage's Office was knocked upon.
Moreover, the sound was very urgent, and one could clearly feel the anxiety in the person's Heart.
As expected. When Orochimaru called him in, Nara Shikaku was seen holding a Document in his hand and quickly walked to the front.
He didn't even bother to greet the other three.
"Fourth Hokage, the Anbu Ninja dispatched to the Land of Snow has sent back News!"
"Now the entire Land of Snow has been occupied by the World Government's Personnel, and Tsunade-sama and Shizune have also been captured onto their Airship!"
While Nara Shikaku was Speaking, Orochimaru had already quickly scanned through the Report.
He then immediately handed it to Hashirama Senju, whose Expression changed drastically.
"How could this happen? Why did they skip the other Nations along the way and fly directly to the Land of Snow?"
Orochimaru murmured to himself thoughtfully.
"Could there be someone or something very important in the Land of Snow? But even we, the people of this Homeland, don't know about it, so how did the World Government know?"
The Atmosphere inside the Office suddenly became heavy. After all, Tsunade's Identity was extraordinary.
At the same time. Within the borders of the Land of Waterfalls, sandwiched between the Land of Earth and the Land of Fire.
Takigakure, located above the Giant Waterfall, was now completely Dead Silence. The Air was filled with a strong Smell of Blood.
"It seems even the heavens are helping me!"
A strong man with extremely thick hair and Beard, whose long black hair almost covered half of his back, and with golden eyes, stood bare-chested, displaying his muscular chest, in the center of the Bloodstains and Waterfall Ninja Corpses.
He was seen enveloped in a surging black-green spiritual energy, releasing wave after wave of Air Current outwards.
"More than half of Takigakure's Ninja went to Rōran with Cloud Hidden, but they didn't take this Seven-Tails Jinchuriki with them, instead leaving her to guard the Village. This is indeed a great opportunity."
A strange figure wrapped entirely in a giant green pitcher plant, with a half-black, half-white yin-yang face.
While looking down at the middle-aged woman at his feet, who was covered in wounds and had fallen into a Coma, he echoed Shinno's exclamation.
He was Zetsu, who had previously made Madara Uchiha believe he was the other party's 'Shadow'.
After Madara Uchiha died that day, Zetsu wandered throughout the Ninja World, collecting various Intelligence about the World Government.
Because he also had the Ability to perfectly conceal his own Aura.
So he smoothly visited Sunagakure, Cloud Hidden Village, Rain Hidden Village, and Konohagakure.
But for the sake of caution, he did not infiltrate Roran.
However, Zetsu still obtained the Intelligence that the World Government were Otherworld Invaders.
This greatly shocked him.
He never expected that after the Otsutsuki Clan, the Ninja World would once again welcome extraterrestrial visitors.
And they were clearly not friendly.
Although no Powerhouse with individual Strength comparable to 'Mother' had appeared yet.
But just from the Tip of the Iceberg revealed by Crocodile, Aramaki, and the Armed Forces within Rōran, it was clear that their Influence/Power was quite enormous.
Immediately, Black Zetsu began to Thought about whether the appearance of the World Government would have any influence on rescuing 'Mother'.
The Result he finally reached was that there was an influence, and it was significant.
Leaving aside other things. Once this World Government conquered the Ninja World, the Difficulty of gathering the nine Tailed Beast would surely be unimaginable.
For example, what if they took the Tailed Beast to Other Worlds?
So Black Zetsu immediately decided to find a way to stop or slow down the World Government's Conquest Speed.
He would then act according to the situation himself, to see if he could gather the nine Tailed Beast in advance, and then use 'Impure World Reincarnation' to summon Madara Uchiha out.
So what should he do?
He didn't know if it was a coincidence, but he actually encountered this guy, Shinno.
Shinno. His apparent Identity was a Doctor wandering the Ninja World, but secretly he was actually the current Leader of Hidden Sky Village.
That was the Hidden Sky Village that was destroyed by Konoha ten years ago during the Second Great Ninja War.
While secretly developing the Sky Ninjas' Influence/Power, he was also searching everywhere for the whereabouts of the 'Zero-Tails', wanting to conquer the Ninja World through the 'Zero-Tails' and Sky Ninja Technology, and also take revenge on Konohagakure.
The reason Black Zetsu took an interest in him was not only because he felt his Ambition could be utilized, but also because of the two major Medical Ninjutsu that Shinno had developed and mastered himself.
One was 'Body Activation', which could activate his Body Cells.
The other was 'Body Regeneration', which allowed him to freely control his Physique and quickly reassemble and Self-healing even if he was cut into pieces.
When they first met, Black Zetsu told Shinno straightforwardly.
He knew where the 'Zero-Tails' was, could help him get it, and could even help him conquer the Ninja World, but Shinno had to do his best to resist the World Government's Invasion.
He then selectively told the other party the World Government's Intelligence.
Shinno was naturally full of Doubt at first.
But when Black Zetsu took advantage of the opportunity when Konoha dispatched tens of thousands of Ninja to block Aramaki's Attack.
He infiltrated the library and took the Scroll recording the 'Zero-Tails Revival and Control Technique' to Shinno.
Shinno was ecstatic and immediately agreed to Black Zetsu.
Because in his opinion, if the World Government wanted to conquer the Ninja World, weren't they just trying to contend with him?
Since that was the case, even for himself, he had to drive them out of his Ninja World!
In addition, Black Zetsu also brought along the Scroll for the 'Eight Gates Formation', based on Shinno's Ability.
With the Effect of 'Body Activation' and 'Body Regeneration', it was enough to solve the problem of the damage that 'Eight Gates Formation' caused to the Body.
As expected, Shinno mastered it quickly.
In just a few days, he was already able to skillfully open the fifth of the Eight Gates, the 'Du Gate', and incidentally made himself the 'Zero-Tails Jinchuriki'.
Actually, Shinno initially intended to find another person to be the 'Zero-Tails Jinchuriki'.
After all, he also Understood how great the Risk was.
But Black Zetsu didn't have the time to play such games with him.
He immediately persuaded Shinno to concentrate all the Strength on himself, because he would have to fight against the World Government, this Otherworld Influence/Power, later.
As for the Risk Problem, not to mention that he had already learned the Technique Formula to Control the 'Zero-Tails', and had himself, who knew various Sealing Jutsu and Wood Release, to help.
It was absolutely foolproof!
Shinno, after Consideration, decisively accepted the Suggestion and sealed the 'Zero-Tails' inside his body.
This made him possess the 'Zero-Tails' Dark Chakra, which was also why his Chakra Aura appeared black-green.
The next stop was here.
Shinno and Black Zetsu acted together, going on a killing spree within Takigakure.
Except for the current Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, all the other Men, Women, Old and Young, whether they were Ninja or not, were killed, truly leaving not even a chicken or dog.
"Wait a moment, next I will release the Seven-Tails from her body."
Black Zetsu squatted down and lifted open the middle-aged woman's upper garment, revealing her fair-skinned belly.
As expected, he saw circles of black Incantation.
"Pay Attention, the Seven-Tails can not only fly, but also spit out Yellow Powder to paralyze people's Bodies and obscure their Line of Sight, so it's very easy for it to escape."
"After you and I Suppress the Seven-Tails, I will use Sealing Jutsu to seal it into my White Zetsu's body again."
After speaking, Black Zetsu was seen starting to split off a sticky white viscous substance from his body.
In the blink of an eye, under Shinno's surprised Gaze, it turned into a Human Form white-skinned monster with hands and feet.
"Why not seal it inside my body?"
Shinno asked with Doubt. He had, of course, also heard about the terrifying Strength of the Tailed Beast.
"Then ask the one inside your body if it's willing to have a neighbor, and perhaps more than one neighbor in the future."
Black Zetsu said without turning his head.
"Uh—"
Shinno was instantly speechless. Given how the 'Zero-Tails' was, how could it possibly be willing to live together with this Seven-Tails?
But it didn't Matter.
In Shinno's Heart, the 'Zero-Tails' was also a Tailed Beast, and it certainly wouldn't be much worse than the other Tailed Beast.
Furthermore, the 'Zero-Tails' wouldn't die no matter how much it was cut.
And its Ability to Rebirth anytime and absorb others' Chakra was more suitable for him.
"What about after that?"
Shinno asked, watching Black Zetsu begin preparing to unseal the Sealing on the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki's belly.
"First go to the Land of Grass, then to the Land of Demons, there..."
Just as Black Zetsu hadn't finished Speaking, he gave a 'bang' with a palm strike, heavily slapping the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki's belly.
Immediately, a tide-like Red Chakra surged out from the latter's body, giving off a rather ominous Feeling.
"Let's talk after the work is done!"
A moment later, a Giant Flying Insect possessing the characteristics of a Dragonfly and a Beetle appeared in Takigakure.
As soon as it came out, it didn't have any hesitation. It opened its mouth and sprayed out thick Yellow Powder, while its six giant thin wings behind it also began to Tremor at high speed.
But before the Seven-Tails could fly up, a streak of dark green Afterimage with a Whistling Sound had already appeared overhead.
From the Ground around it, a large number of thick Trees burst out, quickly Coating around it like giant Python.
Instantly, the Seven-Tails' Roar and the deafening Rumble of Combat were continuous.
However, not long after, Takigakure recovered its quietness. Shinno and Black Zetsu had disappeared.
At the same time, the Gourd-shaped Glass Bottle containing 'Hero Water' was also conveniently taken along by them.
On the other side. While Takigakure suffered the Massacre, Stone Village, one of the Five Great Nations' Ninja Village.
Was also encountering the same Plight at this moment.
The Third Raikage led his Son and about five thousand Cloud Hidden Ninja, departing from the Country of Rain and aggressively charging towards Stone Village's location.
Along the way, no matter how many Iwagakure Ninja they encountered guarding the Border.
The Third Raikage always took the lead, like a Thunder Spear descending upon the Earth.
Continuously shattering various offensive or defensive type Earth Release Ninjutsu.
At the same time, with super Speed almost comparable to Lightning, he blasted to death all the Stone Hidden within his Line of Sight, one by one.
This forced the Iwagakure Ninja to start collapsing the Mountain Peak along the way by shaking them.
Attempting to use these countless Rock Block, like a Natural Disaster, to crush the Third Raikage and the group of Cloud Hidden Ninja to death.
But the Third Raikage was completely fearless. He didn't even dodge.
He charged forward Frontal and boldly shattered all the falling Rock Block.
Forcefully creating an artificial 'Paths' for the Cloud Hidden Ninja behind him.
And the Rock Block that hit him surprisingly did not cause him the slightest influence.
This not only scared the Iwagakure Ninja opposite them stiff, but also left the Cloud Hidden Ninja behind them dumbfounded.
Too fierce!
Even Ay, who had already learned the Truth, was somewhat shocked. He didn't expect his Father's Strength to have become this strong.
There was no other way. The Iwagakure Ninja had no choice but to jointly perform 'Splitting Earth Turning Palm'.
Completely cracking open the Ground between themselves and Cloud Hidden, creating bottomless Giant Ravine.
But who knew that the Third Raikage still had no intention of stopping in the slightest.
Wrapped all over in blue Aura and Lightning, he transformed into a Meteor and flew over the Ravine one by one.
Charging into nearly a thousand Panic-stricken Iwagakure Ninja and frantically Slaughtering them.
At that moment, wherever the crisscrossing electric light went, there were shrill Screams, desperate wails, and shattered Bodies and splashing Blood.
This made the Cloud Hidden Ninja, who were onlookers on the opposite side, chilled to the bone and trembling with fear.
Because that was not Combat at all.
It was a Massacre.
One person against the surrounding and Massacre of a thousand Ninja!
At the same time. At the Border junction between the Land of Birds and the Country of Rain.
Third Tsuchikage Onoki was engaged in a Fierce Battle with Hanzo, who had summoned out a Giant Salamander.
Whenever the rolling Purple Poison Gas surged towards him, dazzling White Light would burst forth, sweeping away the surroundings. The Situation seemed to be that Ōnoki was Suppressing Hanzo.
But Hanzo had no intention of fighting desperately with Ōnoki in the first place.
The Order given to him by the Third Raikage was to block Ōnoki and these Stone Hidden Army.
Therefore, most of the Poison Gas controlled by Hanzo spread towards the distant Iwagakure Ninja.
And the Ninja from the three Villages under his command, Rain Hidden Village, Hidden Grass, and Waterfall Hidden, were responsible for 'covering weaknesses'.
Sniping the Stone Hidden Expert who relied on their Strength to successfully break through the Poison Gas blockade and charged out.
The caliber of Stone Hidden's Jonin was indeed much stronger than the Ninja from these Small Ninja Village.
But unfortunately, they hadn't reached the point where they could ignore the number of people.
Therefore, the principle of 'many Ants can kill an elephant' was effective against them.
Facing the surrounded attack from all directions with Kunai, Shuriken, Ninjutsu, and even Exploding Tag.
These Stone Hidden Jonin could only die, filled with unwillingness and Anger.
However, next they would also have to participate in the Underworld Defense Battle on the Pure Land side.
And at the Border between the Land of Birds and the Land of Wind.
Kitsuchi was leading a group of Iwagakure Ninja to fight against the Hidden Sand Army led by Fourth Prosperity, Status, Longevity Rasa.
Although Stone Hidden had fewer numbers and their individual Strength was generally not as good as Sunagakure.
But they were better at Team Battle.
Various Large-Scale Combined Earth Release techniques, performed in cooperation with each other, forced the Sand Hidden Ninja to only be able to Control 'Roran Puppet'.
Launching their Offensive from the air.
And although Kitsuchi did not have the name of a 'Kage', his Strength had long surpassed the level of Jonin.
Although it was difficult to defeat Rasa, who was the Prosperity, Status, Longevity, blocking him head-on was not a problem.
Under the grand Rumble of Momentum, Gold Sand, like Tsunami Waves, continuously collided with the Earth Wall as huge as layers of mountains.
It was unlikely for either side to determine superiority anytime soon.
Chaos. Under the Control of Crocodile and the World Government, the entire Ninja World Earth was completely in Chaos.
War on the surface, Conspiracy in the dark.
One after another.
And as the Base Camp of the Culprit, Rōran, a group of people were also quickly rushing towards it at this time.
Not long after, the sound of a 'Purururu' Den Den Mushi rang out.
It rang out from the pocket of Sakazuki's Coat on the top floor of the Central High Tower.
"Hello, what's the Matter?"
His tone was still so full of authority, making people unconsciously feel Nervousness and seriousness.
"Hmm?"
"Konoha's Peace Negotiation Delegation?"
Sakazuki was startled for a moment, but soon a stern Expression appeared on his face. He seemed not very happy about this News.
Of course he wasn't happy.
He still wanted Aramaki to be promoted to Marine Headquarters Admiral in one go using the Military Merit from Suppressing Konoha.
For this Target, Sakazuki had already reported to the Command Department, requesting them to send over a Powerhouse who could help solve Hashirama Senju.
He actually wanted to come himself.
But combining Aramaki's post-battle Intelligence and the Intelligence analysis within the World Government.
His Mag-Mag Fruit Ability might not only be unable to Counter the so-called 'Impure World Reincarnation', but might instead become some kind of assistance to it.
There was no other way, so he could only invite a 'Professional' to come over.
After all, the World Government was not a small, unprofessional organization.
No matter what Situation or Opponent they encountered, they could basically find targeted Method or people.
Clear division of labor while cooperating with each other, this was one of the Advantage of a large Scale.
But at this time, Konoha actually wanted to surrender?
How could this be!
If things developed like this, with Crocodile's current performance, there was a high probability he would become the third Marine Headquarters Admiral!
If there was no choice, Sakazuki would have grudgingly accepted it.
But wasn't there Aramaki available as a choice?
"Tell them, if they want to surrender, they must undo the 'Impure World Reincarnation' on Hashirama Senju!"
"Because he is a 'Great Threat' to us, and the location for the Peace Talks must be in Konohagakure after this. Tell them to take these words back!"
Sakazuki said in a deep voice, his Gaze flickering as he looked at the Den Den Mushi.
"Yes!"
"Admiral Akainu!"
Chapter 897: Wishing Everyone a Safe and Peaceful May Day Holiday!
Just as Sakazuki thought.
The World Government is not a small organization or workshop.
It is a massive Political Power Organization spanning seven worlds, including the Home Sea Star and the Ninja World currently being conquered.
If viewed from the Star Map in Lord Im's hand, it could even be said to span seven Cosmic Star Zones.
This means the World Government's attention will not always be focused solely on the Ninja World.
Of course.
This is also related to the fact that the Ninja World hasn't brought too much pressure so far.
According to Lord Im's plan, he intended to first see the result of King Yama's invasion of the Pure Land.
If King Yama successfully defeated Otsutsuki Hagoromo, then he would abandon some overly dangerous ideas.
He would directly upgrade the Ninja World's Star Gate from small to medium, ordering the Military to dispatch a Large Force to launch a Full Conquest.
But if King Yama failed, then the matter of a Large-scale Invasion would need further Consideration.
"Nine thousand nine hundred and forty-seven"
"Hoo—hoo—"
"Nine thousand nine hundred and forty-eight"
Inside the third layer of the Star Pressure Palace, within the dim purple Domain.
Lord Im, bare-chested with a body that could be described as perfect, was doing Push-ups on the Ground with extreme difficulty. His muscular Body was visibly trembling violently with each Push-up.
His entire skin was flushed red, emitting High Temperature like a Stove.
Every time sweat was squeezed out of his pores, it was instantly evaporated by his Scorching Hot Body Temperature.
The Gravity here was nineteen times that of the Sea Star.
Even for Lord Im, completing ten thousand Push-ups in this Environment was an extremely Suffering Matter.
He had attempted it three times before.
His best result was completing seven thousand three hundred and sixteen times.
And today, he seemed capable of achieving the ten thousand mark.
"Haa—haa—haa—"
However, Lord Im's current state was very poor.
When he reached the nine thousand nine hundred and ninetieth repetition, the Fatigue and Pain on his Body were immense.
Crucially, his Consciousness was starting to feel dizzy.
"Er ah ah"
Lord Im gritted his teeth, slowly bending his arms against the Pressure, lowering his Body.
But when he tried to push back up, he felt an unimaginable Gravity.
At this moment, he could faintly hear his entire Bones emitting Sorrowful cries.
His strong Heartbeat Frequency was so rapid it was like a heavy hammer constantly pounding inside his Chest.
"Nine nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-one!!"
[Roar!]
After completing this movement, Lord Im could no longer hold on. His muscles, which had been tensed to the extreme, instantly relaxed.
The next second, Lord Im suddenly disappeared from his original Position, appearing in the Zone outside the purple Domain in the blink of an eye.
In an instant, he felt his entire Body and mind become incredibly relaxed.
He experienced this kind of Experience almost every day.
However, there was one very magical point.
Namely, whenever he successfully completed ten thousand Push-ups at a certain Gravity multiplier, no matter how tired his Body was before, the Suffering would quickly recover in a short period.
His Physical Ability, Strength, Speed, and other aspects would also see noticeable Improvement.
"Still couldn't break through ten thousand times? It's so difficult."
Feeling quite helpless, Lord Im picked up a special 'Purple Butterfly Pill' from the Plate brought by Nichika Ubuyashiki and swallowed it.
As far as he knew, among his Admirals and Fleet Admirals, the one with the best result was Garp.
He could now complete about eight thousand Push-ups under fourteen times Gravity.
Next was Bullet, who could complete about seven thousand Push-ups under thirteen times Gravity.
Third was Kaido, who could complete about five thousand Push-ups under thirteen times Gravity.
Then came Newgate, Sengoku, Zephyr, Sakazuki...
Among them, Edward Newgate had already used the Military Merit he had accumulated to exchange for a Gravity Training Field Generation System for the Whitebeard Kingdom.
This allowed him and his 'Sons' to train at home anytime.
These Gravity Training Field Generation Systems also had functions such as Identity Recognition and Data Recording.
Therefore, their Training progress was under the Monitoring of the World Government.
Just then, Stussy, still as beautiful as ever, hurried over in High Heels: "Lord Imu, an Urgent Report from the 'Zero Magic World'!"
"Just tell me what it is."
Lord Im waited for his Body to cool down, casually taking the Wine Glass handed to him by Ubuyashiki Hinaki.
He lay down on a nearby Lounge Chair, feeling a bit tired, and enjoyed the Hand Massage from Ubuyashiki Kanata and Ubuyashiki Kuina.
Although it was an Urgent Report, since it wasn't a direct call from the Five Elders, it meant it wasn't too serious a Matter.
"Yes."
Stussy stood to the side and relayed the main Content of the Report in a somewhat hurried tone.
"Two days ago, Admiral 'Shiki' the Golden Lion, in order to gather the 'Four of the Four' Void Legend of the 'Magic Progenitor' Brimir."
"Ordered the only Half-Elf who didn't have a Familiar yet, Tiffania, to summon her 'Void Familiar' in the Capital of Adilu in the Nevarthes Elf Kingdom."
"The summoning process before that was very smooth."
"But the Familiar she summoned was a Male Adult Elf with severe Burn Injuries, who had fallen into a Coma. His Body quickly recovered with the help of a Biological Alchemist."
"However, after waking up, it was discovered that no one could Understand the Language he spoke, including Louise, Tiffania, and the other Elf Race members there."
"Therefore, it can be confirmed that he, like Hiraga Saito and Giulio Cesare, also came from Other Worlds."
"Fortunately, Louise's Void Magic was also effective on him, easily solving the Language Communication Problem between both sides."
Speaking up to this point, Stussy's tone carried clear admiration.
She was one hundred percent certain that Louise would receive special attention from the World Government.
After all, this was a Special Field Talent whose Value was comparable to Muzan Kibutsuji and Queen Otohime.
"After communication between Tiffania and others with him, we learned that this Otherworld Elf Race member is named Hodorir Le Marsil."
"He said he came from a Great Forest called the 'Forest of Koang', which is the Territory of their High Elf Race."
"He also said that they were attacked by a Fire Dragon, which resulted in the destruction of their Entire Race and the Forest in a Sea of Fire, and Tiffania happened to summon him to the 'Zero Magic World' at that time, allowing him to escape the disaster."
Lord Im listened attentively while recalling his past Memory.
But he was speechless to find that there was no information about 'Hodorir Le Marsil' and the 'Forest of Koang' in his mind.
Judging from Elements like High Elf and Fire Dragon, it was likely another Western fantasy Otherworld similar to the 'Zero Magic World'.
And Stussy's narration continued.
"Mr. Hodorir also requested rescue from Tiffania, Louise, and others for his Daughter named 'Luna', whom he had hidden under a Water Well."
"Luna..."
Lord Im pondered inwardly, but still couldn't connect it to a specific person.
This made him somewhat suspect that he hadn't read this particular Fantasy Work.
After all, there were so many Japanese Anime/Manga, it wasn't strange that he hadn't seen many of them.
Or perhaps the worlds opened by the Star Gate weren't necessarily all Japanese Anime/Manga, or even necessarily Fantasy Works from the former Earth?
"Therefore, Chairman Fernandez of the Otherworld Strategy Committee has requested instructions on how to choose."
"Should we follow Admiral 'Shiki' the Golden Lion's Plan and have Louise open the Space Gate to the 'Holy Land' to conquer the Technology World opposite?"
"Or accept Mr. Hodorir's request and have Louise open the Space Gate leading to the World he came from?"
Stussy lightly pushed up the Glasses on her nose, emphasizing:
"Lord Imu, according to the information provided by Mr. Hodorir, his World not only has Magic, but also an Empire that rules the entire Continent, as well as a large number of Kingdoms and Duchies."
"Most notably, there seem to be a group of so-called Gods, such as the 'Sun God' Freya, whom he worships."
Indeed, upon hearing the words 'Gods', Lord Im also subconsciously frowned.
No matter what World it was, as long as it was linked to 'Gods and Demons', it was worth his and the World Government's Importance.
"However, the Lifespan of the Elf Race in this World seems to be nearly five times higher than that in the 'Zero Magic World', meaning they generally have a Lifespan of a thousand years."
"According to Mr. Hodorir, for them, anyone under two hundred years old is considered a Youngster, under six hundred is considered Prime Age, and only above six hundred is considered Old Age. Furthermore, their Appearance does not age before eight hundred years old, and he himself is currently four hundred and twenty-three years old..."
Stussy said softly with an envious Expression.
Both Eternal Youth and a thousand-year Lifespan were a Great Temptation for most Humans.
Therefore, after learning that the Elf Race in the 'Zero Magic World' had a Lifespan of up to two hundred years, the World Government designated it as 'Level 8 Top Secret'.
This meant it was something only personnel above the rank of Government Dean or Military Fleet Admiral were allowed to know.
Of course.
The Biochemical Research Institute was certainly secretly Researching these Elf Race members from the 'Zero Magic World'.
But who would have thought that now there was another Otherworld Elf Race with an even longer Lifespan?
Lord Im, lying on the Lounge Chair, naturally noticed Stussy's Expression and thought to himself, should he give his Secretary-General a 'Pure Gold Ring'?
After all, she had worked hard and contributed greatly over the years.
"Since that's the case, let's proceed with the original Plan and open the Space Gate to the Technology World first."
Lord Im immediately made the Decision.
Although this Decision would surely disappoint, perhaps even cause Despair for, that Hodorir.
But he had no Obligations to consider the other party.
"Yes."
Stussy nodded.
But just as she was about to turn and go inform the Five Elders, unexpectedly, the Golden Den Den Mushi on the Tray held by Ubuyashiki Hinaki suddenly started ringing.
[Splish]
Lord Im picked up the Golden Handset and calmly looked straight ahead: "Speak."
"Lord Imu, just now, the Moon Base currently under Construction on the Home Sea Star was attacked by an Airship from the Universe. Judging by the Skull Pattern on the Airship's surface, it seems to be a group of Pirates?"
The person calling was Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, who was in charge of the Military.
Both his tone and the Den Den Mushi's imitation of his Expression were very serious.
"..."
Lord Im was speechless. He was very surprised. Shouldn't the Space Pirates of the Sea Star appear seventeen years later?
"Project the Situation on the Moon."
"Yes!"
Hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Lord Im glanced at the shocked Stussy and the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters.
Although they were already used to the existence of Other Worlds, this was the first time they had heard of Aliens coming directly from the Universe.
Furthermore, these Aliens had attacked the World Government's Home Sea Star.
In their view, the Moon of the Sea Star was also part of the Sea Star.
"You don't need to overthink it, just do your own things."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lord Im Teleported back into the Study Room and ordered the 'Star Den Den Mushi' to project a Holographic Virtual Image.
Soon.
The 'Star Sea Den Den Mushi System', possessing Super High Intelligence, displayed the Moon Live Broadcast Footage sent by the Five Elders.
The scene was like a scaled-down Virtual Sandbox Model appearing on Lord Im's desk.
A Black Warship, estimated to be about 'ten centimeters' long, was floating Overhead the Moon Surface.
Each side of the Airship was printed with a Forest Green Skull and Crossed Scimitars pattern. The Skull also wore a 'Millstone Hat' that looked like it was wrapped in a Headscarf.
No wonder they speculated they were Space Pirates; Sea Star People were very Familiar with this kind of Skeleton.
But the key point was that this entirely black Space Warship was continuously unleashing crisscrossing Green Lasers from Laser Weapons similar to a 'Close-in Weapon System' onto the Moon Base below.
Nearly a hundred Small Craft also flew out from inside and landed on the Moon Surface.
As the Main Gate opened, groups of Aliens, strange in appearance but all wearing unified yellow Space Combat Suits, poured out.
Some of them looked like Beastmen from the Mink Tribe, while others looked like Humans but with chaotic Body Sizes.
In terms of Weapons, most were Small Laser Guns, but some also held Blades, Swords, Staffs, and Axes in their hands.
They swarmed towards the Moon Base, which already had quite a few Building Facilities.
At the same time, the Air Force Unit stationed at the Moon Base quickly reacted.
Air Force Warships, modeled after Modern Steel Warships and equipped with advanced Weapons like 'Thunder Spear' Rocket Launchers and various types of Ship-borne Missiles, took off one after another.
They launched an encirclement Attack on the relatively large Space Warship above.
In addition, a large number of Air Force Soldiers, led by Officers wearing Blue Justice Coats, were fighting fiercely with the attacking Space Pirates on the Moon Surface and in Mid-air, successfully intercepting the latter outside the Base.
For a time, the Sea Star's Moon, which had been Desolate for who knows how many years, suddenly became a fierce Battlefield filled with Gunsmoke, Cries of Killing, and Lasers Flying everywhere.
Although the Laser Guns in the hands of the Space Pirates had considerable Power, not only was 'Iron Body' difficult to defend against, but their Speed was also very fast, resulting in many Soldier Casualties.
The Aliens holding Cold Weapons also seemed quite Strong.
Basically, they had reached the level of their own Officers.
But overall, the Air Force side still had a great Advantage and was suppressing them.
It looked like the Combat would be over soon.
The problem was that at High Altitude, that black Space Warship had already destroyed four Air Force Steel Warships with its Green Lasers.
And the Rockets, Missiles, Cannons, and other Weapons of the latter were either quickly Intercepted by the former using Lasers, or easily withstood the Explosive Bombardment with its own Armor.
Lord Im watched the entire Screen Feed with a blank Expression.
But a chilling Cold Aura that made people's hearts palpitate gradually emanated from his Body...
[Whoosh!]
Suddenly, a Golden Beam, particularly dazzling against the backdrop of the Dark Universe, instantly cut through the Void from somewhere in the Moon Base, precisely hitting the Space Pirates' Black Warship.
The next moment, [Roar!]
A massive Fireball rose.
The Black Warship showed obvious Tilt and Tremor in the Explosion.
When the Hikari dissipated, Lord Im clearly saw a hideous but red-hot Dent blown open on the left side of the Warship.
This scene made Lord Im unsure whether to say the Space Warship's Defense was Strong, or Borsalino's Light Beam's Power was Strong.
It seemed to have achieved a Break Defense with one hit, but it didn't completely Penetrate the Armor.
[Whoosh!]
At this moment, another Light Beam followed closely, hitting the same Position on the Space Warship again with precision.
[Roar!]
This time it could no longer withstand it. Trailing thick Black Smoke, it plummeted towards the Moon Surface...
"Looks like I don't need to make a move. Not bad."
Lord Im nodded, quite satisfied.
Although Borsalino seemed lazy, he was quite reliable at crucial moments.
It seemed it wouldn't be long before they could get information about the outside world from these Space Pirates.
It now appeared that the Cosmic Star Zone where the Sea Star was located was also quite lively, after all, it was impossible for there to be only this one group of Space Pirates, right?
However, the Combat Power on the Moon needed to be further strengthened.
Also, the Prevention Capability must be improved.
The situation of only reacting when someone attacks the Doorstep must be avoided from happening again!