Chapter 299: Evolution Skill—Divine Codex!
Chapter 299: Evolution Skill—Divine Codex!
Uchiha Yi was indeed alive, just as Robin had suspected.
However, he had fallen into a highly unusual state.
From the moment the mysterious figure arrived, Uchiha Yi knew that he was not their match—there was a real possibility that he would be killed!
Thus, he decisively activated his one and only Evolution Skill—[Divine Codex].
The concept of [Divine Codex] is simple: only deities recognized by the world itself can be inscribed into its pages and recorded within the grand tome of divinity.
For example, figures such as Amaterasu, Izanagi, Tsukuyomi, and Izanami would be cataloged within it.
(Side note: Since this is a Japanese anime setting, incorporating foreign deities would feel out of place, so they are omitted.)
As a mere "mortal", the moment Uchiha Yi activated the skill and inscribed himself into the Divine Codex—
He was instantly elevated to the same status as those gods, gaining divine authority and becoming a true deity!
At the same time, his existence subconsciously influenced the perceptions of everyone in the world.
No one would question the fact that Uchiha Yi was a god.
It would become a universally acknowledged truth, a natural, unshakable belief that no one would ever find strange.
Even though he had just become a newly inducted god, he still possessed the immutable characteristics of a divine being.
Immortality. Indestructibility.
Since his abilities were related to art and imagery, as long as people remembered him, his image would persist in their minds.
Much like how, when one thinks of Buddha, an image of a majestic, golden figure seated upon a lotus throne immediately surfaces.
The same principle applied to Uchiha Yi.
As long as people prayed to him, offering their worship and faith, he would gradually accumulate enough power to revive!
Once that happened, Uchiha Yi would no longer just be a self-proclaimed deity—he would be a true god in this world!
This ability was beyond broken!
In the Awakening Stage of a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, the user's abilities influence the surrounding environment.
However, in the Evolution Stage, those abilities affect the user themselves, elevating their very essence to a higher state of existence.
In other words, the realm of gods!
Uchiha Yi strongly suspected that the mysterious figure who attacked him was none other than Imu.
Their overwhelming strength suggested that they, too, had likely reached the Evolution Stage—the realm of divinity.
Otherwise, even in his weakened state, Uchiha Yi wouldn't have lost so decisively.
That said, Imu's power didn't seem ridiculously overwhelming.
At full strength, Uchiha Yi was confident he wouldn't lose to them.
"This is going to be troublesome."
"I don't think Imu is a huge issue."
"But what about Nami?"
"Sure, I gave her a god-tier Trait ability…"
"But if she doesn't know how to use it properly, then she's just a high-stat NPC boss in a game."
"I have to admit, this conquest-style mission is way beyond what a single person should handle."
"The difficulty is absurdly high!"
"No wonder no one in history has ever completed it."
Since he couldn't revive immediately, Uchiha Yi couldn't help but feel uneasy.
If he wasn't around, would Imu target Nami next and eliminate her before she could grow stronger?
If that happened, ten years of preparation and planning would go up in smoke.
But right now, there was nothing he could do.
He could only leave it to fate.
His resurrection progress bar was currently at 30%.
This was likely due to the Judicial Island incident, which had generated an immense amount of attention and faith.
But once the global excitement died down, the progress would slow considerably.
Uchiha Yi found this frustrating.
Who could have predicted that Imu would be so dishonorable, launching a sudden assassination attempt?
Tomorrow and accidents—who knows which will arrive first?
I just hope Robin and Nami will be safe.
With that final thought, Uchiha Yi entered a deep slumber, using it to pass the endless, silent wait.
Once his resurrection was complete, he would awaken again!
After a long and terrifying escape, the four women and two pets finally found a deserted island where they could catch their breath.
"How could this happen?"
"Brother Yi… how could he possibly die?!"
"Who the hell was that bastard?!"
The entire world seemed to be shrouded in a gray mist of despair as Nojiko muttered in a broken voice.
To her and Nami, Uchiha Yi was more than just a captain—
He was family.
Their bond was deeper than blood itself.
She remembered how, when they were young, Uchiha Yi had saved them and their village from Arlong's reign of terror.
He had been like an older brother, caring for and protecting them as they grew.
But now, she had lost him.
And this time… she couldn't get him back.
How am I supposed to face Nami after this?
The thought tore at Nojiko's heart, and she clutched her chest in anguish.
The pain was unbearable.
"Calm down, Nojiko!"
"Our captain might not actually be dead!"
Robin, Vivi, and the newly recruited Kalifa all understood the depth of Nojiko's grief.
They, too, could sympathize with her pain.
Especially Robin.
The time she had spent with Uchiha Yi had been the happiest she had ever known.
This sudden tragedy made her feel deeply guilty—
She knew she was partly responsible for what had happened.
But now wasn't the time to dwell on guilt.
"What did you say?"
"Brother Yi isn't dead?!"
Nojiko's eyes lit up with hope, staring at Robin with desperate anticipation.
Even if it was a lie, she wanted to believe it.
"That's right!"
"Think about it—when does a Devil Fruit user's ability stop working?"
"One case is when they fall unconscious."
(Note: Seastone restricts a Devil Fruit user's ability, but it doesn't negate effects that are already in play. For example, if someone with the Float-Float Fruit touched Seastone and their ability instantly stopped, then many existing scenarios wouldn't make sense. Just my interpretation—feel free to disagree!).
"The other case… is when they die."
"Now look at us—has Captain's ability stopped working?"
"No, it hasn't!"
"Which means, he must still be alive."
"I believe that he's been captured by that mysterious figure rather than being killed!"
Robin's analysis was calm and methodical, leading her to a firm conclusion.
"Really?"
Nojiko wiped her tear-streaked face, her voice trembling with emotion.
She was terrified that this was just a comforting lie.
"Yes, really!"
"So what we need to do now is figure out a way to rescue Captain from that mysterious enemy!"
"But the problem is…"
"If even Captain himself couldn't defeat that enemy, how are we supposed to stand a chance?"
Robin voiced the harsh reality they now faced.
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