Chapter 481: Eight-Year-Old Nico Robin!
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Golden sunlight shone on the azure Sea Surface, reflecting sparkling, faint ripples.
A Little Girl with short black hair, wearing a brown-red jumpsuit dress, sat quietly on the Edge of the Island Rock Formation, tightly hugging her fair and smooth calves with both hands.
On the grass beside her hand lay a Book titled 'World Archaeological History', whose thickness was nearly twenty centimeters just by visual estimation.
Eight-year-old Nico Robin, just like that, listened to the sound of the waves, felt the Sea Breeze, and watched the Seawater constantly hitting the Rock Formation below, stirring up layers of beautiful Wave.
Occasionally, she would look out at the distant coastline with some Nervousness, appearing a bit tense and reserved, but the anticipation in her Eyes was palpable.
Although Nico Robin had completely absorbed the Content of the Book and had flipped through it countless times, she still liked to keep it by her side and often pick it up to read.
Speaking of which, her childhood, or rather, her present, was only slightly better than a certain 'Little Fox Demon' in the Ninja World.
Because when she was two years old, her Mother went to Sea with the 'Archaeological Expedition Team', leaving her alone here to be raised by her uncle's Family.
But this Family didn't welcome her, and as Time passed, their Attitude towards her became increasingly dismissive.
However, the most difficult thing to bear was that because of the strange Ability she accidentally possessed, she was regarded as a terrifying Monster by the Children on the Island, who ganged up to bully and insult her.
Fortunately, the Scholars led by Doctor Clover were very kind to her. Since then, the library inside the 'Tree of All Knowledge' became Nico Robin's home, and with her extremely astonishing Talent, she quickly mastered the Knowledge related to archaeology.
Just a week ago.
She passed the 'Doctor Exam' with a perfect score, officially becoming an 'Archaeologist' from Ohara Island, the 'Holy Land of Archaeology'!
This was worth being excited about, at least proving that she was not a 'Monster' but a 'Genius'. She could feel the Residents on the Island looking at her with changed Gaze.
Because in Ohara, Archaeologists were the most respected existence.
However, for Nico Robin, the Matter she cared about most and was most worth being excited about at this moment were the few words Doctor Clover said last night.
"The expedition team that went to Sea is coming back."
"Of course, Olvia is also on the Ship."
Nico Olvia was her Mother, an extremely outstanding Archaeologist. Soon, she would be able to see her Mama, if not today, then tomorrow!
Therefore, she was looking forward to it so eagerly.
About thirty to forty minutes passed, and finally, the small Nico Robin suddenly Stand Up, looking with surprise at a medium-sized Seaship with a White Sail that appeared ordinary, emerging at the other end of her Line of Sight.
"They're here!"
To distinguish the expedition team's Ship, she had specifically found a group photo taken before the team departed that year. The background in the photo was that Seaship.
The next moment.
Nico Robin grabbed the Book beside her, ran with her little legs, and ran towards the Port on the Island. The Excitement made her Expression flush with a hint of red.
"Mama is finally back!"
"She shouldn't go to Sea again from now on, right?"
"Even if she still has to go to Sea, I'm also an Archaeologist now, and I'm qualified to go with her!"
Thinking and running at the same Time, the Little Girl, only eight years old, quickly ran back into the town, constantly passing by the Men, Women, Old and Young around her, her increasingly bright Eyes fixed on the front.
Not long after, breathless, she saw Doctor Clover, who was waiting at the Dock with dozens of Scholars.
It was because the image of this world-famous 'Archaeological Authority' was too conspicuous; his hair and beard happened to form a light green 'clover' shape.
So Doctor Clover was also called 'Doctor Clover'.
Nico Robin ran up to him, ignoring the hot sweat on her forehead, and said happily, "Huff huff, Doctor, Mama and the others are back!"
"Yes, I just contacted them."
Doctor Clover looked at the Little Girl gently, and the Scholars around also looked at Nico Robin with mostly appreciation and affection.
Ten minutes later.
A Seaship whose Hull Surface was covered with various marks and looked quite old, like a traveler dragging a tired Body, slowly sailed to the side of the Dock and moored.
As a one-meter-wide Wooden Board was pushed down from the Deck, Scholars who had endured Wind and frost walked down from the Ship one after another. There were about thirty people, both Men and Women.
When a slender, full-figured, slightly dark-skinned Woman with long white hair walked down with a calm expression, carrying a Rifle on her back, a Little Girl's Excited shout suddenly rang out.
"Mama! Mama!"
The next second, a small brown-red figure rushed over at an extremely fast Speed, and then threw herself into the white-haired Woman's embrace with all her might.
"Mama, Mama, Mama, you're finally back, I missed you so much!"
Tears immediately flowed uncontrollably from Little Robin's Eyes. Her large, watery Eyes looked at Olvia's face, pouring out the longing she had suppressed for six years.
"Yes, I'm back. It's great that you're safe and sound!"
Olvia also tightly hugged Nico Robin in her arms, greedily sniffing the scent of her Daughter. She, who usually remained calm, couldn't help but have red Eyes.
At the same Time, the other Members of the expedition team were also hugging, crying, and comforting their Family and relatives who had come to greet them.
The Atmosphere of the entire Dock was very warm.
Because all thirty-four Members of the expedition team returned safely, there were no sad scenes.
After a long while.
The Nico Mother and Daughter gradually calmed down.
Seeing this, Doctor Clover leaned over, looked at Olvia, and smiled, "Little Robin is amazing. A week ago, she passed our 'Doctor Exam'. Now she is also an Archaeologist, just like you!"
"Oh?"
Olvia looked at her Daughter, who was holding her left hand and had a shy Smile on her face, with surprise. Then she praised, "That is indeed very impressive. There shouldn't be a second Scholar in the Whole World who is only eight years old."
"Hehehe~"
Little Robin felt as if her entire being had fallen into an Ocean of happiness upon hearing her Mother's praise.
"How was it? Was this expedition smooth?"
At this moment, Doctor Clover asked softly. Olvia, as the Captain of this expedition team, nodded and replied, "Yes, we found sixteen locations. We will explain the specific Situation in detail at the 'Tree of All Knowledge' tomorrow."
But just as Doctor Clover was about to respond, a cold voice suddenly came from the crowd of people who had come to greet them.
"No need to wait until tomorrow, you all need to come with us today!"
In an instant, the Dock became silent. Doctor Clover, Olvia, and other senior Scholars all had their Expression change drastically, and they turned their heads to look at the source of the voice.
They saw three Men and Women in the crowd suddenly tear open and throw away the Clothing on their Bodies, exposing the black Suit and White Shirt underneath to everyone's Eyes.
In the blink of an Eye, they transformed from ordinary Citizens into cold-tempered black-clothed Agents.
The entire process was very strange and magical. The Speed of changing clothes was simply comparable to the Paramecia System Clothes-Clothes Fruit. The only Woman even had her stockings and High Heels changed.
"Who are you?!"
Doctor Clover looked at them in shock.
"We are CP-9 under the World Government. You can call me 'Mata'." Mata, who had golden hair, curled her lips and sneered as she scanned the Archaeologists present.
Immediately after, her sharp beautiful Eyes fell on Olvia.
"You have repeatedly ignored the World Government's Warning and searched for and researched the 'Blank History' that is explicitly prohibited by Law. We are now officially arresting you and escorting you to Enies Lobby for Trial!"
At the same Time.
Two Headquarters-level Marine Warships appeared on the Sea Surface and slowly approached Ohara, as if they had been prepared long ago.
Little Nico Robin was instantly dumbfounded.
What's going on?
Is Mama going to be arrested?
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 482: Robin and Hancock!
"So that's it, you've been infiltrating the island waiting for us!"
The intelligent Olvia immediately understood the World Government's intentions.
In the past year or two, the Marines' search and arrest efforts against them had clearly decreased several times over. Even Marine Warships sailing past would ignore them, not even bothering to board and inspect.
Although the other members of the exploration team were very happy about this, thinking the World Government had given up pursuing them, she had always felt something was fishy.
Now, she finally understood everything!
The World Government was using them to find the Poneglyphs hidden in various places in the world, and then round them all up after they returned to Ohara.
This way, it was equivalent to the World Government finding these Poneglyphs, and could then proceed with their recovery one by one later.
Thinking of this, Olvia quickly turned around and was about to run back to the ship, because the Logbook recording the sixteen Poneglyphs was still on it!
"Shave!"
But Mata instantly appeared before her, raising her proud chin and looking coldly at the anxious Olvia: "You'd better stay here obediently, otherwise I have the authority to shoot you dead directly."
Olvia's expression was extremely grim. She clenched her fists tightly, wanting to resist, but seeing the Little Girl, Robin, still holding her hand and looking over with a worried gaze, she had to suppress the impulse in her heart.
But she still glared at Mata angrily and shouted loudly: "The World has the authority regarding Knowing the Past! Humans should also be aware of Knowing the Past!"
"What exactly is the World Government afraid of?!"
"Matters like this, you can tell the Judge when the time comes."
Mata, however, shrugged dismissively at this, placing her left hand on her slender waist in a very alluring pose of great Sexiness, standing before everyone and saying with a teasing smile.
"But personally, I think whether the World has the authority regarding Knowing the Past, and whether humans should know history, should be decided by the World Government, not you Scholars."
"Since the Law has forbidden it, and you have been given multiple warnings, you should obey and go research other things. Then you wouldn't have ended up like this today~"
"Besides, what's past is past. What difference does it make whether you know it or not?"
At this moment, Doctor Clover stopped Olvia, who was about to say more, and asked with a somber expression: "Excuse me, how does the World Government plan to deal with us?"
The two Warships were getting closer and closer. He knew deeply that Ohara definitely couldn't escape this time.
Clearly.
The World Government had completely lost patience with their illegal research.
"Indeed, you need to be informed of this."
Mata, seeing that these Scholars were pitifully weak in strength and showed no signs of resistance, relaxed her guard slightly. She took out a Ladies' Cigarette and put it in her mouth.
After she took out a lighter, lit it, and exhaled a puff of smoke, she continued to chuckle: "First, all you Scholars must undergo trial and sentencing at Enies Lobby."
"As for whether you'll be held in a regular Prison or escorted to Impel Down, that's not Understandable yet."
Doctor Clover wasn't surprised by this, but he was more concerned about the Residents on the Island now.
"What about these Civilians of Ohara?"
Mata glanced at the Citizens whose faces showed nervousness and Fear, and said casually: "They committed the crime of harboring criminals and will be sent to a certain Project Zone as Laborers."
If it were before, she could have been sure they'd go to the East Blue to build the Great Bridge, but now she didn't know. The World Government had simply started many large Projects recently.
"Ah?"
"How could this happen..."
As expected, the Residents of Ohara, upon hearing this, their Expression turned pale. Some even collapsed onto the Ground in Despair. Among them, a young man who couldn't accept this outcome shouted in Despair: "We clearly didn't do anything!"
"Heh heh."
Mata continued to enjoy her Cigarette disdainfully, not bothering to answer such foolish words at all.
"What about the Children?"
Doctor Clover asked again through gritted teeth. As soon as he said this, Olvia's expression, which had been full of Anger, was quickly replaced by nervousness and worry.
"Except for this Little Girl, the other Children will go to the Project Zone with their parents. When they grow up, they will automatically become Laborers~" Mata said with a smile, holding the slender Cigarette between two fingers.
"Isn't that great? Not only are food and lodging provided, but they also don't have to worry about finding work. More importantly, they can inherit their parents' 'business'~"
"..."
The Residents of Ohara were completely filled with Despair upon hearing this. Some even hugged their Children beside them and started crying.
They regretted it.
They began to regret not stopping these Scholars from researching that 'blank history'. Now look, their Children's Future was ruined by themselves!
At the same time, many Scholars and Citizens started cursing at Mata, even cursing the World Government for being cold, cruel, and excessive.
But Mata was completely unaffected.
"Except for Robin?"
Olvia immediately pulled her daughter behind her and asked vigilantly with a hateful voice: "What are you going to do to my daughter!"
"Don't worry, it's a good Matter. The Higher-ups think this Girl is a Genius and also an Ability User, so they want to send her to the School in Marineford."
Mata looked at Robin, who was showing half of her Little Girl's face and looking at her timidly, and showed a gentle smile, saying: "Actually, I think with her Devil Fruit Ability, she's more suitable to accompany and training with my daughter."
"What?"
Olvia and Doctor Clover were in disbelief. Immediately after, they heard Mata smiling at Little Girl Robin.
"You must do well at the School, okay? I heard that if you get good grades, or if you make Merit for the World Government in the Future, it's possible to get your Mama's sentence reduced~"
Little Girl Robin blinked after hearing this. Although she didn't say a word, she kept these words in her Heart.
Not long after.
The two large Warships finally arrived near the Dock. Teams of Marine Soldiers, led by several Marine Officers, began forcibly escorting the crying Citizens onto the Deck, and then successively locked them into the Prison Cells inside the cabins.
The number of Residents on Ohara Island was only a few thousand. Two Headquarters-level Marine Warships were enough to hold them.
But just as Doctor Clover was being handcuffed and was about to be taken away by two Marine Soldiers, he quickly shouted loudly: "What about the 'Tree of Knowledge'? What about the Books in the library inside!"
However, Mata ignored him this time. Holding the unexpectedly calm Little Girl Robin's hand, she walked towards the other Warship.
"What is that!"
"Good heavens, am I dreaming?"
"The Island, our Island!"
However, after the two Warships sailed away from the Island again, everyone on the Warships saw that the entire 'Ohara' first trembled violently, and then it actually floated into the air out of nowhere, and slowly flew away in the Direction of Reverse Mountain.
This scene left people dumbfounded, as if they had witnessed a Miracle.
Three days later.
Red Line, Area RL1550.
This place belonged to the Supreme Military Command, and was also the office location for the Command Department, Staff Department, and Military and Political Department.
However, recently a campus that had just been built not long ago was added here. It basically divided the land area of the entire Zone equally, with various teaching buildings, Sword Dao halls, Training Grounds, Cafeterias, Shooting ranges, and other facilities readily available.
Its Full Name was the 'World Government War Military Academy', and it was divided into three branch campuses: 'Primary School', 'Middle School', and 'University'.
Nico Robin, who had changed into a light blue school uniform Skirt, walked along the Corridors of a building within one of the primary School campuses, led by a female Lieutenant Colonel wearing a Coat of Justice.
Robin's Expression was very calm, and she obediently followed behind.
She didn't seem at all like the Little Girl who had experienced the Plight of her Mother being sentenced to thirty years in Enies Lobby Prison just a few days ago.
"Go in. Class 3-Rank A. This will be your class from now on."
Hearing the words of this female Lieutenant Colonel belonging to the Military and Political Department, Robin looked at the closed white sliding door before her and nodded, then pulled it open and walked in.
Instantly.
She received the Gaze of all her classmates and the female Teacher also wearing a Coat of Justice. Then she walked to the side of the podium and faced these peers of similar age to herself.
"My name is Nico Robin. I am eight years old this year and I am from Ohara in the West Blue. I am a Paramecia System Hana Hana no Mi Fruit Ability User. Please take care of me."
The classroom first fell into a moment of silence. Immediately after, a Girl with long black hair, skin like cream, and a bright and moving appearance Stand Up, raised her chin, and replied very proudly.
"I am Boa Hancock, from the Amazon Lily Kingdom. I am nine years old this year, and I am also an Ability User. Furthermore, I am the class monitor here. From now on, you must listen to me!"
(End of this chapter)
# Chapter 483: War Military Academy!
Above Mitras Royal Capital on Paradis Island in the Titan World.
Lord Imu was strolling casually with Historia through the gardens on the fourth level of the Ark.
Following behind were Stussy and the Ubuyashiki sisters, while the Kuja Guards, holding their Silver Bows, were dispersed nearby, responsible for security.
As mentioned before, this area had been designated by him as the 'Magical Plants and Insects Zone'.
Under the careful cultivation of Heracles and a few Tontatta Tribe members, large patches of lawn, forests, and somewhat bare flowerbeds had appeared. Occasionally, some carnivorous plants and giant insects could be seen moving in the distance.
Some of the trees were 'Javelin Bamboo', 'Pointed Leaf Paulownia', and pine trees that would grow 'Exploding Pinecones', directly transplanted from the Boin Archipelago.
Naturally, there were also 'Wisteria Tree' from the Demon Slayer World.
As for the somewhat bare flowerbeds, the Soil from Demon Slayer Sun Mountain was transported over, and 'Blue Spider Lily' Seeds were buried within.
After some time, he planned to summon Aramaki and use his Forest-Forest Fruit Ability to force ripen these 'Blue Spider Lily'. He was even considering whether to transfer him over to serve as a forest ranger or something similar.
So, currently.
The most beautiful flowers here were still the 'Fireworks Flower' from the Boin Archipelago.
These were peculiar flowers whose petals emitted a faint Aura during normal times, but would instantly Explode upon being touched, producing scorching Flame.
They were very dangerous, but indeed beautiful, especially at night.
To prevent them from being accidentally touched by people or things, Heracles had built a fence around them using hardwood boards, marking it with the word 'Danger' and a simple explanation.
Besides that.
He also had twenty Giant Ants guarding the vicinity of these 'Fireworks Flower' at all times. Even his own Wooden House was built nearby.
Historia was currently full of curiosity about this place, her beautiful green Gaze scanning back and forth.
She felt as though there was simply too much to take in along the way.
Not to mention this incredible Noah's Ark that felt like land, the radiant and extremely brilliant Golden Belfry, the Giant Feathered Serpent named Kukulkan, and the Golden Giant God Soldiers guarding the Main Gate of each level – all were enough to make one doubt if they were truly in the legendary Divine Court.
Ah, right, her current Identity seemed to be 'Empress'.
"Perhaps, this Lord Imu is truly the Main God of some Divine Realm..."
Historia stared blankly at Im's profile, thinking to herself again, "What should I do to make him forgive the Eldian?"
In truth, it was hard to say that the Eldian had committed a great Crime. They were merely implicated because Eren Yeager was an Eldian.
After all, Eren was dead. If the World Government wanted to demonstrate the seriousness of an Admiral dying in battle to several Worlds, they could only make an issue out of the Eldian.
Honestly, if Eren truly wanted the Eldian to live more comfortably, he shouldn't have chosen suicide. Instead, he should have insisted on living and borne the World Government's Wrath and Punishment.
"Lord Imu, the Ohara matter has been handled. The 'Tree of Knowledge' has also been successfully transplanted to Zone RL0005, which is planned to be the Spring campus of the Academy City."
Stussy took two steps forward, closing the distance between herself and Im, calmly reporting the News she had just received from CIPHER POL Headquarters. She completely ignored the Historia beside her.
The 'Academy City Project' was also an engineering Project currently underway by the World Government.
Its Scale covered four connected Zones on the Red Line, namely RL0005 to RL0008, which experienced different Climate seasons in order: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
Considering that the 'Tree of Knowledge' was known as the 'World's largest library', containing many Books and Data/Files that even the World Government didn't have, Im ordered the Five Elders to dispatch Golden Lion Shiki to bring it back to the Red Line to serve as the Academy City's library.
Note.
He only wanted the 'Tree of Knowledge' and the books inside. The other parts of Ohara Island were not needed, so Shiki needed to cut away the useless Towns and mountains midway.
As for Golden Lion Shiki...
It must be said, his temper was truly stubborn. Even now, he was unwilling to submit to the World Government.
Clearly, if he just nodded his head and put on the Coat of Justice, he could at least be granted the Epithet of Honorary Admiral. If he performed a bit better, Im could even consider giving him a Position as an Admiral at Air Force Headquarters.
Even Kaido was fine, so Shiki would be even less of a problem.
But since he was so unappreciative and refused a good offer, Im wouldn't indulge him. He would continue to Control him with the Pet Green Ring, treating him purely as a Tool Character.
Wait until the Timing is right, then directly Extract the Float-Float Fruit!
"What about Nico Robin?"
Im came to the Wisteria Tree forest area, admiring the sea of purple flowers hanging down like a starry sky, and casually asked.
"Nico Robin has successfully enrolled in the War Military Academy. Her class is Third Grade Class A in the elementary school campus."
Stussy's Gaze clearly fluctuated when she mentioned this.
Because Lord Imu had told her before that after this Nico Robin finished elementary school, she would not continue to middle school campus, but would transfer to Kona Island, Cipher Pol's secret Training Base.
When she graduated from Kona Island, she would become his Disciple.
Naturally, she became full of interest in her.
Stussy was very curious why this Nico Robin received Lord Imu's attention. Also, since Lord Imu wanted Nico Robin to become a CP, then why not send her directly to Kona Island?
The Age of eight, although a bit old, was actually still within the Scope of Training.
However, Im did not answer her. After all, only he himself knew the reasons within. To be honest, it still came from the Transmigrator's good feelings towards Robin.
The current Nico Robin, although much more mature compared to many peers, was still too young.
If sent to Kona Island at this time, she could easily go to extremes in Thought.
If possible, Im still hopes Robin can retain some gentleness.
If it weren't for her Personality and Ability being truly too suitable for Cipher Pol, he wouldn't even send her to Kona Island for Training.
Utilizing everyone's talents was also a requirement Im had for himself!
"Let me see the student roster for this elementary school."
"Yes."
Im remembered that the Boa sisters from Amazon Lily were designated by himself. And then at that time, he also casually mentioned a few relatively familiar Names whose Age was also suitable.
Besides that, the first batch of elementary students at this War Military Academy were basically all children of the Three Forces Officers, their Ages all between six and twelve years old.
A moment later, Stussy handed over a not very thick roster. Im slowly walked forward while gently flipping through it.
As expected.
He saw a few very familiar Names...
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 484: The Consciousness of Conquest Gradually Awakens!
Smoker, fourteen years old, son of a Civilian from Loguetown, Logia System Smoke Fruit Ability User, currently in Elementary School Grade 6 Class A, serving as Class Monitor.
(Note: Cultural foundation is too weak to accept middle school teaching content, needs to make up basic education in elementary school)
Hina, twelve years old, daughter of Vice Admiral Yasin of Marine Headquarters, Paramecia System Cage Cage Fruit Ability User, currently in Elementary School Grade 6 Class A.
Sentomaru, twelve years old, adopted son of Admiral 'Kizaru' Borsalino of Air Force Headquarters, Non-Ability User, currently in Elementary School Grade 6 Class B, serving as Class Monitor.
X Drake, eleven years old, son of Headquarters Colonel X Barrel of Marine Headquarters, Non-Ability User, currently in Elementary School Grade 5 Class C, serving as Class Monitor.
Yamato, six years old, daughter of Admiral 'Green Dragon' Kaido of Air Force Headquarters, Animal System Inu Inu no Mi Mythical Zoan Okuchi no Makami Form Ability User, currently in Elementary School Grade 2 Class A, serving as Class Monitor.
Sai, six years old, eldest grandson of 'Hasshoken' Instructor Chinjao from the Army Military Academy under the Military and Political Department, Non-Ability User, currently in Elementary School Grade 2 Class B, serving as Class Monitor.
Boo, five years old, second grandson of 'Hasshoken' Instructor Chinjao from the Army Military Academy under the Military and Political Department, Non-Ability User, currently in Elementary School Grade 1 Class A, serving as Class Monitor.
Among these, the first one to catch Im's attention was naturally Smoker, who had an extra line of commentary compared to the others.
He wasn't surprised that Smoker would appear on this roster, as he was the one who had sent people to find this kid in the first place. He just didn't expect him to have obtained the Smoke Fruit so early.
This point likely differs from the situation in the 'Canon' Timeline, although the 'Canon' didn't state when Smoker became an Ability User.
But who cares? Having it is better than not.
As for this line of commentary, it's because, according to Im's plan for the 'War Military Academy' (abbreviated), middle school will be divided into three subjects: Army, Marines, and Air Force.
After completing their elementary school studies, students will choose one subject themselves. In University, they will go directly to the Three Forces Headquarters for internships. After graduation, based on their Assessment results, they will be directly granted the Military Rank of Officer.
Therefore, middle school courses will involve a lot of professional military knowledge. For a Child like Smoker, who comes from a Civilian background, even though he is fourteen years old, his cultural level is only comparable to that of an elementary school student.
Speaking of which.
Im actually considered transferring Rob Lucci, Kalifa, and Bruno, who were currently training on Kona Island, to this 'War Academy'.
But after thinking about it, he decided against it.
After all, military officers and Agents are completely different professional Systems. Moreover, the Military already has enough Talent now, so there's no need to continue weakening Cipher Pol's reserve Potential.
On the contrary, he should increase support for them.
This is also one of the reasons why Nico Robin absolutely had to be assigned to Cipher Pol.
Just as Im was thinking about who else was suitable to be an Agent, Stussy seemed to have received some news again. She walked over, swaying her Sexiness hips and waist.
"Lord Imu, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter has reported that CIPHER POL Headquarters has just received a transfer application from Mima Amatori."
Mima Amatori was the first Otherworlder to arrive at the Sea Star World through a Star Gate and officially join the World Government. With the significance of this, his every move would indeed receive more attention.
"Hmm?"
Im turned his head in surprise. "He wants to transfer from the Staff Department to Cipher Pol?"
Mima Amatori is currently a regular Staff Officer in the Staff Department's Army Staff Department. He only needs to follow the Military Commander, offer schemes, and handle documents.
So, it can be said to be a safe and comfortable Position.
In comparison, Cipher Pol's work is very dangerous, even brutal.
"Yes, Mima Amatori explained in his application that he feels his current life is too easy. After understanding the nature of CP-9, he wants to join CP-9 to execute the most Darkness Missions."
After speaking, Stussy hesitated for a moment before adding, "He said he wants to re-Experience the days when he could feel Fear himself and also bring Fear to others."
Im was immediately speechless.
As the big villain of the Kabaneri World, this guy really lives up to his name. He doesn't want to live a good life and just likes to cause trouble, does he?
So what to do? Of course, he agreed.
CP-9 gaining a 'Nue' can be considered a multi-faceted strengthening, especially in terms of attack and destruction. The Power of that 'Fear Energy Bullet' is enough to blast through an entire street.
---Separation Line---
Time passed, and the World Government's actions proceeded in an orderly manner.
In the Demon Slayer World.
Kuzan has arrived at the 'Stick Peninsula' with two hundred thousand Marines from Headquarters. Don't think this military strength is too small; after all, the Marines also need to maintain Maritime Order on the Sea Star Mainland.
Moreover, with the Fleet sent by the Mengma Empire, Hairy Bear Empire, and the Second Special Zone helping to blockade the peninsula's border, they only need to suppress the so-called 'Stick Resistance Army' that has gathered and rioted.
They also need to supervise the majority of the 'Stick Citizens' gathering together and then pouring into the huge Medium Star Gate like a black tide.
Next, most of them will remain on the Canberra Continent (Australia) in the Titan World, while a portion will be sent in batches to the Kabaneri World for farming or breeding.
At the same time.
Other countries are also working hard to prepare the two million Labor Force needed by the World Government.
A portion of them will also be sent to the Canberra Continent in the Titan World, but the majority will stay behind to build the Iron Fortress railway network spread across the Eurasian Continent.
This network will lead directly to the 'Medium Star Gate', preparing for the high efficiency transportation of various places Resources in the future.
In addition.
The World Government Branch located in the Second Special Zone (formerly the Foot Basin Rooster Island Country) is also continuously dispatching officials to the capitals of various countries. Their mission is to urge these countries to open more Factories as soon as possible.
In the future, this 'Demon Slayer World' will serve as the 'frontline headquarters' in the World Government's Otherworld Conquest.
Therefore, it must have sufficient heavy industry capabilities to manufacture tanks, cannon, firearms, airplanes, and even warships. Although these things will inevitably cause serious pollution problems.
In the Titan World.
Under the frontline command of Army General 'Akainu', the nine heavy-armored groups have already destroyed most of the military bases of Marley, this so-called 'superpower'.
They are now advancing towards the Middle East Alliance on the other side of the Continent.
And the Cipher Pol in various places have also cleaned up the administrative departments, association organizations, police stations, banks, etc., in the major cities of Marley.
The entire Marley is rapidly losing order. Every city is wailing amidst the wild laughter of a large number of thugs, and countless Marley families are being destroyed every day.
Towards all of this, the CPs in black clothes just stand on the rooftops, looking down with no expression.
In the Sea Star World.
As the world that created all this suffering and tragedy and obtained huge interests.
More and more citizens from various countries are beginning to notice the value and risks that the otherworlds pose to them. The screen feed of the Rumbling pouring into the Red Line before had scared quite a few people.
And the current situation in the Titan World and the Demon Slayer World also makes the Sea Star people think of the terrible consequences of their own defeat.
This has led some people to feel that the World Government should stop opening Star Gates, believing that the resources from the current three otherworlds are enough for them to enjoy for countless years.
But there are also some people who believe that the World Government cannot stop, so they should strengthen the World Government's strength as much as possible. As long as they keep winning, the Sea Star World will not be subjected to slavery, and their Family will not suffer misfortune.
Therefore.
These people, who feel they have a certain ability/skill, directly packed their bags and left their homes, heading to the nearby Marine Branch or Police Station, starting to look for ways to join the World Government.
"Lord Imu, Redfield, who went to Impel Down, has successfully obtained the Mythical Zoan 'Yamata no Orochi' Fruit from Kurozumi Orochi. Captain Raschi of CP-9 is responsible for escorting him here."
On Noah's Ark, Stussy reported to Im, who was sitting on the Empty Throne reviewing various File Reports.
"Oh?"
Im's mouth curved up, and a hint of delight appeared in his eyes. He didn't expect that the Order he had given with a testing mindset had actually succeeded.
"I just don't know what the success rate is..."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 485: The Use of the Lucky Fruit!
Time: Four hours ago.
Location: A specially vacated Room on Underground Level 4 of Impel Down.
Characters: Warden Columbus, Vice-Warden Magellan, 'Red of Solitude' Redfield, 'Vampire' Lucci, and Kurozumi Orochi.
Because this Room, roughly 300 square meters, was located in Blazing Hell, the temperature was particularly hot and unbearable, and there was always a smell of burning in the Air.
However, the few people present were all extraordinary individuals, completely unbothered by this somewhat harsh Environment.
Their Gaze was all focused on Kurozumi Orochi, who was tightly bound to the Iron Chair by Seastone handcuffs and Leg Cuffs, his face covered in sweat and filled with extreme Fear.
At this moment.
On the Ground around Kurozumi Orochi, a layer of various Fruits was laid out.
"Wuwuwu—Wuwu—"
Seeing his Body struggling madly and his ugly big Head shaking, it was clear he wanted to beg loudly for mercy.
Unfortunately.
Previously, because he was making too much noise, the impatient Redfield had Magellan order someone to seal Kurozumi Orochi's mouth, so now his mouth was covered with several layers of sealing tape.
"Time is up, we can begin, Lord Redfield."
Lucci glanced at the dial on his Right Hand wrist and reminded him softly. Redfield didn't reply after hearing this, just nodded, and then began to walk forward two steps, while a faint golden Radiance emanated from his Body.
He was a Paramecia System Lucky Fruit Ability User, capable of absorbing Luck from those he touched.
This Luck could be stored or consumed to enhance his own Luck, and it would also make the person from whom it was absorbed very unlucky, even leading to sudden disasters.
Previously, Redfield had already absorbed enough Luck from the twelve Prisoners he had selected.
As for what happened to these Prisoners now, that was no longer his concern; one would have to ask Magellan and Magellan.
But who would be interested in such a Matter?
Under the expectant Gaze of everyone and the pleading Gaze of Kurozumi Orochi, Redfield did not use the Purple Umbrella Sword in his left hand, but instead flicked the fingers of his Right Hand, shooting out an invisible burst of Qi.
As the sharp Whistling Sound flashed and disappeared, a terrifying Blood Hole had appeared on Kurozumi Orochi's brow.
The Gaze of this former 'Wano Country Daimyo' began to scatter, his Vitality gradually disappeared, and the Muscle in his entire Body, originally tensed from Fear and struggle, quickly softened.
However, the focus of Redfield and the others was not on him. Pairs of sharp Gaze, like Searchlights, swept back and forth across the Fruits.
"Look!"
Suddenly, Lucci's Gaze fixed. The next second, everyone's Line of Sight collectively gathered on a red Apple that was undergoing a transformation.
Before long, among a pile of ordinary Fruits, such a peculiar Fruit appeared, resembling a Fire Dragon Fruit, its surface covered with spiral patterns, and eight green leaves hanging down from the top.
Animal System, Snake-Snake Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Yamata no Orochi Form!
"It actually worked..."
Magellan and Magellan watched this scene in shock. When Redfield and Lucci had told them earlier that they were ordered to take Kurozumi Orochi's Devil Fruit, they had thought it was impossible.
Actually.
Redfield himself also had some doubts about the Content of this Mission.
According to the Mission requirements, he needed to fully activate his Lucky Fruit Ability while simultaneously imagining the Yamata no Orochi appearing among those Fruits with a Strong Will.
At the same time, by killing Kurozumi Orochi, there would be a certain probability of 'leaving behind' the 'Demon' that was about to fly away.
Unexpectedly, it succeeded!
Wouldn't he be able to become a 'Devil Fruit Hunter' from now on?
This made Redfield fall into deep thought.
The reason he had agreed to eat the Lucky Fruit before was actually because he valued its rule-level Ability, but he hadn't expected it to have this kind of use.
Clearly, the World Government's understanding of the Lucky Fruit was deeper and greater than his own.
"Then, I will be responsible for escorting this Devil Fruit next."
At this moment, Lucci brought a delicate Wooden Box, walked up to the 'Yamata no Orochi' Fruit, placed it in the box, and then turned around and walked out of the Room without another word.
Redfield turned his Head and smiled at Warden Columbus, saying, "This Old Man would like to try again. Can you bring that Kurozumi Kanjuro here?"
He wanted to know if this kind of Ability of his was a coincidence or some kind of inevitability.
One result is hard to say anything about, but if the second time also goes smoothly, it can basically be considered a 'lucky inevitability'.
Warden Columbus thought for a moment: "There were no instructions regarding this before, so I need to ask the Five Elders for instructions. If you don't mind waiting, This Old Man will contact them now."
"Please~"
Redfield didn't mind. He turned his Head and watched as two Prison Guards walked in and dragged away Kurozumi Orochi's Corpse, his thoughts drifting. He was contemplating his subsequent Mission.
The Mission requirements stated that as long as it was confirmed that his Ability had an influence on Devil Fruits, he would proceed to the second phase, a long-term Mission.
Namely.
Travel to the North Blue to search for the Paramecia System Op-Op Fruit, which was once given a Bounty of 5 billion Berry by the World Government.
Regarding the Reward.
As long as he could successfully find it and hand it over, he would not only be granted the Identity of 'CP-0' but also gain the Authority to freely pass through all 'Star Gates'.
From then on, as long as there were no major Missions, he could go wherever he wanted.
For Redfield, who preferred to be alone and travel to Various Places, this was simply the best possible Reward, and it indeed made him very satisfied.
Soon.
Kurozumi Kanjuro was escorted in by two Prison Guards. Just like Kurozumi Orochi before him, his hands and feet were cuffed with Seastone, and he was confined to the Iron Chair that still had some Bloodstains remaining. Furthermore, even his mouth had been sealed beforehand.
"Hmm?"
Just as Redfield was about to activate his Ability, he was surprised to find that the Luck within his Body was insufficient. He speculated in his Heart: "Could it be that the Luck of twelve people is only enough to influence one Devil Fruit?"
Immediately, he asked Warden Columbus to call for twelve more Prisoners. After he absorbed their Luck, he saw the former directly take action and kill them on the spot, then had the Prison Guards come in and clean up.
Because these Prisoners whose Luck had been drained weren't just unlucky themselves when misfortune struck.
Sometimes it would also cause damage to the surrounding Environment, such as the floor above breaking and falling down.
Rather than that, it was simpler to just kill them directly.
"Then let's begin the second Experiment, Mr. Kurozumi Kanjuro~" Redfield said with a Smile, a faint golden Radiance emanating from his Body once again.
"Wuwuwu—Wuwuwu!"
Kurozumi Kanjuro widened his Eyes in Despair, twisting his Body frantically.
He didn't want to die yet!
In the Titan World, on Noah's Ark above Paradis Island, Im was examining the 'Yamata no Orochi' Fruit floating before their Eyes. This was a good item.
Or rather, all Mythical Zoans were the most valuable Devil Fruits.
Don't look at how terrible Kurozumi Orochi's Development of it was, only relying on its most basic 'eight lives' Ability.
But if you look at the results of 'Teacher Kaido's' Development of the Azure Dragon Fruit, you'll know that this 'Yamata no Orochi' Fruit definitely still has Potential to be unearthed.
Yamata no Orochi!
According to the Devil Fruit's Typical Style of heavily relying on imagination, this thing could very likely develop the mythical phenomena of the legendary Yamata no Orochi.
But now there was a very important problem.
Who should it be given to?
After thinking about it, it should indeed be given to a 'Giant God Soldiers' ah, Im had long ago decided to give each of their 'Giant God Soldiers' a suitable Devil Fruit Ability.
Just like Saul's Zoan Mythical Beast Type Human-Human Fruit Antaeus Form.
As for the problem that these Giant Tribe members didn't like eating Devil Fruits...
Was that even a problem?
(End of Chapter)