Immortal, unkillable.
These four words weighed on Judge's heart like a mountain, leaving his mind in turmoil for a long time.
Some words are not difficult to say, but if you really want to achieve them, then it's an impossibly difficult task.
At least in Judge's understanding, he had never seen an individual who could be "immortal and unkillable."
But today, he did.
Ryan Rowan, using his Devil Fruit ability combined with his incredibly outrageous Conqueror's Haki, created individuals with independent consciousness – Messengers.
As long as the Conqueror's Haki given to the Messengers by Ryan Rowan still existed, the Messengers could be immortal and unkillable like Logia users!
Even... stronger!
After all, for the Messengers, who were not "alive" to begin with, there was no problem of losing their lives.
The shot Judge had fired, which severed the Messenger's head, could have used Armament Haki!
But the Messenger's head was merely a "sculpture" formed from sand and Conqueror's Haki.
Losing a small part meant it could simply be reshaped with more sand.
It was a brand-new "head."
The evidence was that the Messenger's appearance had changed drastically!
From being utterly ordinary, it had become somewhat handsome.
Judge muttered, amazed, "Can Conqueror's Haki do this?"
"There are actually many mysteries surrounding Conqueror's Haki."
The Messenger seemed to be starting a discussion with Judge about Conqueror's Haki.
"For example, one of the common truths we know – Conqueror's Haki cannot be trained; it is entirely determined by a person's destiny."
"Then, what is this so-called 'destiny'?"
The Messenger calmly asked the question.
This question was even the pride of every Conqueror's Haki user.
What determines a person's "destiny" to possess Conqueror's Haki?
The Messenger continued to ask:
"If a person's destiny is predetermined by heaven, does that mean their fate is also sealed from the beginning?"
"If one person is predetermined, then surely others are, and even more people are."
"If that's the case, then what's the point of striving for anything?"
Hearing the Messenger's question, Judge pondered for a moment and replied, "It is not easy to awaken one's Conqueror's Haki. On this sea, countless potential Conqueror's Haki users have ultimately become ordinary."
"Are you saying that even if someone has the destiny for Conqueror's Haki, they must still go through certain experiences to awaken it?"
The Messenger smiled and shook his head, "Then the question arises."
"Did one's experiences create Conqueror's Haki, or did the destiny for Conqueror's Haki preordain those experiences?"
"Are our destinies, our fates, predetermined from the start? And by whom?"
The Messenger's head began to change, morphing into countless shapes like mochi.
Finally, it settled on the face of a man wearing an eagle-shaped helmet.
His build remained the same, but his presence suddenly became imposing, almost matching Judge's height, and it seemed to be deliberately suppressed.
Judge realized that the man before him was that[Golden Dawn]Ryan Rowan!
"Rowan" smiled and slowly said,
"When I was researching Conqueror's Haki, I had the doubts I just mentioned, so I started investigating."
"Ultimately... there were no results."
"But I unintentionally developed the 'Messenger' technique, using Conqueror's Haki and the Sand-Sand Fruit to create an individual with independent consciousness, which is quite interesting."
"Now, you can continue your discussion."
"On another note, the existence of a Messenger consumes Conqueror's Haki, so naturally, they cannot exist permanently."
"And the Messenger's personality is determined by the amount of Conqueror's Haki stored within them."
"Therefore, the Messenger is not 'stable'."
"Well then, goodbye."
After a lukewarm farewell, "Rowan" nodded slightly, and the Messenger's head began to change again, settling on the face of another young man.
This time, the young Messenger's tone was no longer so polite, becoming much colder, even carrying a hint of threat.
"The first question – concerning 'whether I can survive' – I have already answered."
"I was meant to fade away, but before the Conqueror's Haki in me is depleted, I can leave Germa Kingdom 'alive'."
The young Messenger nodded slightly and slowly said, "Now, I will answer your second question."
The second question – can Germa Kingdom survive?
What kind of question is that?
The situation is quite simple.
Now that the Messenger has successfully answered Vinsmoke Judge's first question, he can leave Germa Kingdom safely.
But Germa Kingdom, for the sake of its reputation and interests, is unlikely to retreat immediately.
Judge's second question is actually exploring a hypothetical situation:
If Germa 66 were to launch a surprise attack on Aden Kingdom right now, what would happen?
Not targeting the Four Seas Alliance, but solely Aden Kingdom.
After all, friction or war between nations is extremely common, especially in the North Blue, a perpetually war-torn region.
Aden Kingdom's new government intends to break free from Germa 66's control and join the Four Seas Alliance, which in a way is a betrayal of their alliance.
Germa 66 has every reason to attack Aden Kingdom!
No matter how strong the Four Seas Alliance is, they cannot counter Germa 66's lightning-fast attack!
By the time the Four Seas Alliance's reinforcements arrive, Aden Kingdom might be nothing but ruins.
"The Messenger," though powerful, cannot change a national war involving tens of thousands of people by himself!
— Before the first question was answered, this was what Judge originally thought.
But at this moment, Judge couldn't help but ask himself inwardly:
Can it really not be changed?
After all, even the most mysterious Conqueror's Haki on the sea has been developed to this extent by Ryan Rowan, so how could he be helpless against the second question?
Therefore, Judge's mindset has shifted from "the other party cannot answer" to "curious about how they will answer."
Then, Judge watched as the Messenger held up two fingers.
"There are two answers to the second question."
"The first is, do not assume the Four Seas Alliance will not go to war with Germa 66 because of Aden Kingdom."
The Messenger's voice was cold, as if stating an absolute fact.
"Anyone who dares to violate the rules of the Four Seas Alliance will be seen as a provocation to the Four Seas Alliance. The rules of the Four Seas Alliance will never change!"
This statement stirred up some anger in Judge's heart.
What if he insisted on testing the Four Seas Alliance's rules?
At least that would prove that the Four Seas Alliance was not omnipotent!
But the Messenger changed his tone and began to explain his "second answer."
"And setting aside the political factors between the Four Seas Alliance and Germa 66, focusing solely on military strength."
"If Germa 66 launches a surprise attack on Aden Kingdom, then Aden Kingdom will, with minimal sacrifice, inflict a heavy price on Germa 66."
The Messenger slowly declared:
"— On a strategic level, I can achieve this."
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