Chapter 205: The Kozuki Problem and the Giant God Soldiers!
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He placed the Handset back onto the back of the Transponder Snail. As it closed its eyes and continued resting, Im picked up the Red Wine, poured himself a glass, and slowly swirled it. Gradually, the fragrance of the Liquid spread through the room, a scent he found quite enjoyable.
He was certain this particular fondness for Red Wine was influenced by his Previous Life, after all, in his Previous Life, his favorite drink was cola!
Speaking of which, he still couldn't understand how cola could be used as Energy. He truly hoped that kid Cutty Flam could develop it soon.
"Wano Country. I remember at this point in Time, Kozuki Oden should have started his naked dance, and then next year he'll receive the Newspaper about Roger's Execution."
Because Kozuki Oden started dancing naked, he lost the trust of most of the Citizens over the next five years, their initial disappointment turning into disgust.
"But he's only just started dancing. The Citizens of Wano Country should just be in the stage of disappointment. Sending people to suppress them at this Time would be a bit inappropriate."
In Im's view, it would be best to wait another four or five years before going to suppress them. By then, even if Kozuki Oden wanted to lead a rebellion, he would only have the so-called Akazaya Nine by his side. Most of the Samurai wouldn't follow him at all.
Speaking of which.
This Kozuki Oden seems to be part of the Open Country faction, advocating for the abolition of Wano Country's Isolationist Policy, while Kurozumi Orochi is the stubborn conservative faction, resolutely enforcing the Isolationist Policy, and doing so even more thoroughly.
From this perspective, what Kozuki Oden wants to do actually aligns with the World Government's Stance.
Of course.
The premise is that this guy's open country proposal includes Affiliation with the World Government.
"Wano Country must open its borders, and it must affiliate with the World Government. Furthermore, it must be subjected to near-direct control. Therefore, Kurozumi Orochi must be eliminated, but Kozuki Oden cannot be allowed to regain the position of General!"
Im quickly reviewed the World Government's basic Attitude towards Wano Country in his mind.
In his opinion, it would be best to completely eliminate the Kozuki Family, the kind of eradication that pulls up the roots, because this family is simply too special.
From a historical perspective, they are remnants of the previous dynasty with deep roots, but eight hundred years have passed. From his perspective as a Transmigrator, such a long Time having passed isn't a big deal, after all, aren't the descendants of the Qing Dynasty in his Previous Life living well?
But the key is that what they possess is a bit too important!
First, the Kozuki Clan is a Stone Mason clan that has processed stone for generations, possessing the Technical Prowess to process any Ore, such as the indestructible Poneglyph.
From this, they also developed the Technology for finely processing Seastone.
Second, the Kozuki Clan has passed down the Ancient Text Deciphering Method for generations, allowing them to read all the Content on the Poneglyphs, and even freely add a few strokes to the Poneglyphs.
Finally, there is the Inherited Secret Technique of Armament Haki's Internal Destruction.
According to Wano Country's tradition, they collectively refer to Armament Haki and the techniques for using Armament Haki as 'Ryuo', but they can actually distinguish between advanced and basic techniques.
When Hyogoro taught Luffy, he said that the techniques Rayleigh taught Luffy were actually more advanced than the 'Ryuo' he taught.
So where did Rayleigh's more advanced 'Ryuo' come from?
The answer is, it came from Kozuki Oden, or rather, the Kozuki Clan's Ability to engrave Writing on the Poneglyphs is Armament Haki's Internal Destruction.
When Roger was on Sky Island, he had Oden engrave what he wanted to say on the Poneglyph. This is enough to prove that Roger and the others at that Time did not know this technique.
Because this is a technique passed down through generations by the Kozuki Clan!
As for the techniques mastered by external Experts like Roger and the others, it is Conqueror's Haki Coating. Kozuki Oden didn't know about this, which is why he was surprised and shouted "What is this?" when he was attacked by Divine Avoidance for the first Time.
Of course.
Im himself knew this Armament Haki technique that could attack the inside of Substance, but he, or rather, his previous self, did not teach the method to his subordinates.
The reason for this is self-evident.
"This Armament Haki Internal Destruction technique, should I find Time to pass it down? After all, we've already embarked on the Path of Conquering Ten Thousand Worlds, and increasing the World Government's High-Level Combat Power is also very necessary..."
This question made Im fall into deep thought and hesitation. Sometimes, having subordinates who are too Strong isn't a good thing.
"Speaking of which, Amazon Lily, which is close by, also has a tradition of Armament Haki. It seems they have mastered the Coating technique."
"Never mind, let's think about the Kozuki Clan first."
"It's just that with the Ability of that Woman Toki, the Difficulty of truly killing them isn't small. Who knows how many years into the future she might send someone at a crucial moment?"
In his view, this was equivalent to personally throwing several Time Bombs into the future, and the kind that would be hidden, making it unknown where they were.
"Oh right, there's also her Son, that brat Momonosuke who can Order Zunesha's Operation. Tsk tsk tsk."
Im felt that every single person in this family was a Talent. Even Hiyori, who seemed ordinary, possessed a beauty that could be called the number one beauty of Wano Country.
"It's a bit difficult to handle, but what needs to be done must still be done!"
The World Government, this large Ship, has already begun accelerating its Voyage. The small Wano Country is not yet qualified to make it slow down.
"Purururu, purururu"
At this Time, the sound of the Transponder Snail rang out again, but this Time it wasn't the one exclusively used by the Five Elders, but another, more ordinary Transponder Snail nearby.
Im picked up the Handset. The next moment, he saw the Transponder Snail speak: "Lord Saint Nerona, regarding your Vehicle, there have been some Situations. It's Admiral Garp, he..."
The person Speaking on the other end was Stussy. She was on Fish-Man Island, reporting with a helpless expression.
"One person pushing Noah above the Sea Surface from ten thousand meters below?"
Im was speechless upon hearing what Garp was going to do. Why bother? It was something Stussy could just shrink with her Mini-Mini Fruit Ability.
But this truly had Garp's Style.
"Then let him push it!"
In his opinion, it was actually quite good for a dignified Marine Hero, a Marine Admiral, to put in strenuous effort to prepare a Vehicle for himself. It felt a bit more interesting than simply taking it with an Ability.
"Alright."
Hanging up the call, Im had just put the Handset back when the Five Elders' exclusive golden Transponder Snail rang again. There was no helping it, of course he had to answer.
"Lord Imu."
As soon as this voice appeared, he recognized it as Saint Topman Warcury. He then asked coldly, "What is it?"
"The Giant Soldier Guards prepared for your upcoming Travel are ready. Would you like to meet them now, or wait until the day of departure?"
"Oh?"
Im raised an eyebrow, his interest piqued. After thinking for a moment, he instructed, "Have them come over after Stussy returns."
"Yes, Lord!"
Saint Topman Warcury responded respectfully. Immediately after, he heard Im ask again, "How are the battle armor and Weapons being prepared for them?"
"The Industrial Division is working at full capacity to rush production, but because the Volume is too large, and there are three sets, plus new Materials need to be attached, it requires some Time. However, we guarantee timely completion!"
Im nodded coldly, accepting the explanation. "Make two more sets, with Sizes of 21.3 meters and 22.6 meters."
"Yes, Lord!"
Saint Topman Warcury never asked why. He would only silently listen and carry out the tasks.
Immediately after, Im thought for a moment and felt that 'Giant Soldier' sounded too ordinary, lacking any sense of grandeur. The next second, a playful look appeared in his Gaze.
"From now on, my Giant Royal Guard will be called Giant God Soldiers!"