Chapter 196: Three Admirals Gather in the Kabaneri World!
"Salute!"
"Salute!"
At the Stag Star Gate Base, three special guests arrived today, prompting all the Officials, including Senior Director Addison, to appear and welcome them. The Army Soldiers on both sides executed the most standard military salute with the sharpest Aura.
[Swish----]
As the Electric Gate of the Bio-Safety Station closed again, two men and one woman appeared on the land belonging to Another World.
Senior Director Addison, as the highest authority here, quickly walked over and greeted them with a smile, "Welcome, Marshal Raymond, Minister Tsuru, and Admiral Akainu, for your inspection!"
That's right.
These three were Military Big Shots, all holding the Admiral Rank, who had come from the Sea Star Mainland to the World of Kabane.
Although Tsuru was nominally the Minister of the Staff Department, since the Staff Department had not yet been formally established, she was still wearing the Marines' White Justice Coat. Only the Shoulder Insignia on it had changed to the Admiral Rank.
As for Sakazuki, he had completely changed into the Army Admiral's Black Justice Coat, with his usual set of red Suit and black Leather Boots underneath.
And he was no longer an Admiral Candidate but a true Army Admiral, arguably the fastest among the Rooster, Dog, Monkey to be Promoted to Admiral.
However, strictly speaking, his Strength had not reached the Highest Combat Power level, but the Army Headquarters was in urgent need of an Admiral to hold the fort.
Moreover, the Army was currently a Second-Rate Force after all, so the requirement for Admiral Level Combat Power was not as high as that of the Marine Headquarters.
Besides that, there was also the intention to place Sakazuki one Rank above Douglas Barrett and Crocodile.
"As the Data/Files said, this World is indeed unremarkable, disappointingly ordinary!" Marshal Raymond said with a laugh, looking at the clear blue Sky, pure white clouds, and golden-red Sun above.
This person seemed to have escaped the Negative Emotions of being 'demoted', appearing very natural and calm on the surface.
"There are some differences. The weather here is quite Stable, similar to our Four Seas. It's just that Earthquakes and typhoons occur frequently."
Senior Director Addison explained politely, then looked at Minister Tsuru and Sakazuki, smiling, "Speaking of the biggest difference, it's related to Devil Fruit Users like the two of you."
"Oh?"
This indeed piqued their curiosity.
"Tell us."
Senior Director Addison pushed up the expensive Glasses on his nose and said, "According to the Research results of the Researchers, there is no 'Pyrobroin' Substance in the Seawater of this World. This means the two of you can Experience the feeling of swimming here!"
"What? Such a Matter exists!"
Minister Tsuru looked at him in surprise, and Sakazuki was also astonished.
'Pyrobroin' was abbreviated as 'P Substance' by the Planet Sea Scientists. It was the main component of Seastone Crystal and the 'culprit' that caused Ability Users to become weak and unable to swim when most of their Body was covered by water.
It could be said that in the Sea Star World, even Freshwater contained a certain amount of 'P Substance', so even taking a bath would cause some weakness.
And for the two of them, one a Paramecia System Wash-Wash Fruit User and the other a Logia System Mag-Mag Fruit User, being unable to swim in water was already a truth-like Common Sense.
"Why wasn't this Content in the Data/Files?" Sakazuki asked in a deep voice.
"Because this is a recently discovered result. I suppose the Homeland didn't have time to print it into written Content," Senior Director Addison explained.
"Since that's the case, I must try it later..."
Minister Tsuru, who had not yet shown signs of aging, was in perfect condition in terms of appearance and figure. Her beautiful and strong face showed an expression of eager Excitement.
"Alright, take us to see those Kabane. I heard that's the only peculiar thing in this World. This Old Man has been looking forward to it for a long time!"
Marshal Raymond spoke up and instructed. As a Non-Ability User, he had no interest in 'P Substance' or swimming. He was someone who often went into the sea to catch one or two Sea Kings for dinner.
"Okay, okay, this way please!"
Senior Director Addison quickly responded, then waved his hand to dismiss the Officials behind him. He personally led the way, taking the three Big Shots to the Gate of the Biochemical Research Institute.
At this time, Director Fritz, who had already received the News, was waiting with Group Leader Ron and others, as well as Dr. Shouei.
Even Director Fritz dared not act arrogant at this moment. He knew very well how much weight an Admiral carried in the World Government; it was simply incomparable to the previous Crocodile.
The two sides exchanged greetings, and just as they were about to enter the Institute together, Marshal Raymond glanced at Dr. Shouei.
"He's from this World, right?"
"Uh, yes, this is Dr. Shouei. He is the most outstanding Scientist in the field of the Kabaneri Virus in this World!" Director Fritz introduced.
"Whether he's outstanding or not, I don't know, but the Aura on him is really weak. He looks like a middle-aged Adult, but he gives This Old Man the feeling of a Child."
After speaking, Marshal Raymond shook his head and walked into the Institute, completely ignoring Dr. Shouei's unsightly expression. In fact, the latter had only recently learned this fact himself.
The total number of cells in Adults of their World was between 40 trillion and 60 trillion, while the total number of cells in these Sea Star World Humans was as high as 150 trillion to 200 trillion. He heard this was just the value for Humans under two meters in Height, and there were many existences over two meters!
If it were just this, Dr. Shouei wouldn't have many thoughts, as Scientists were accustomed to respecting facts. But the contempt in Marshal Raymond's Gaze and tone made him very angry.
After all, no one likes to be discriminated against by others!
Tsuru and Sakazuki said nothing about this, just silently followed in. Soon, everyone arrived at the Small Prison specifically used to confine Test Subjects.
"Marshal Raymond, Minister Tsuru, Admiral Akainu, please look. These Living Dead with Hearts emitting Gunfire Flash inside are ordinary Kabane. They possess..."
Upon arriving here, Director Fritz personally introduced the various aspects of the Kabane to them. Following that, they came outside the Prison Cell where the 'Blue Heart' Kabane brought by Crocodile was confined.
"It is the Core that can create the Kabaneri Cluster 'Black Smoke'. Its Blood is the main Materials used to create 'Black Blood' and 'White Serum'."
"Among them, 'Black Blood' can be used to create 'Nue' form Kabaneri, which is a very powerful Kabane Warrior!"
"Their inventor is precisely this Dr. Shouei. He is an absolute Genius!"
Director Fritz's words were clearly meant to help Dr. Shouei regain face. The latter was about to become a Junior Researcher at their Biochemical Research Institute, and as the Dean, he couldn't watch him be humiliated for nothing.
"Is that so? How Strong?"
Marshal Raymond asked indifferently.
"The Energy Bullet sprayed by the 'Nue' form Kabaneri has the Power to destroy all Buildings within a two-kilometer straight line distance with a single strike!"
"Most importantly, there is hope for mass production!"
(End of this chapter)