Chapter 393: Light and Darkness in the Kabaneri World!
The recent situation in the Demon Slayer World.
The Otherworld Strategy Committee also reported it to the Five Elders immediately.
The Five Elders then reported it to Im.
Im did not interfere much, but was considering two things.
One was about the Giant Kingdom called Elbaf.
Currently, within the entire World, they were the only ones still outside the World Government's rule.
This was certainly unacceptable.
Moreover, the Giant Tribe itself possessed significant War value.
The other matter.
It was about choosing an Other World to live in for three years, as only then would that World be completely under his absolute control.
However, currently, there were only the Kabaneri World and the Demon Slayer World, not many choices.
So, he decided to wait until a third World was opened before making a decision.
Whichever World was decided upon then would have its Star Gate upgraded to a Medium Star Gate.
"Elbaf... Should I go there myself, or should I send people from the World Government?" Im pondered, stroking the Yamato in his hand.
"Let's try negotiating first. It would be best if we can peacefully subdue them."
After all, it was part of the World, and being amicable was good.
Of course, if they were like the previous Rayleigh, trespassing on the Holy Land or the current Ark, he would definitely have to be ruthless and kill them.
He was not the previous Im.
This Im of his would absolutely not allow his Residence to be invaded. This was a fundamental principle!
In the time that followed, everything seemed to be getting on track.
The three Worlds, with the Sea Star World as the core, entered a relatively stable period of development. This was mainly because the Sea Star World was absorbing and digesting the Resources of the Kabaneri World and the Demon Slayer World.
Regarding the Kabaneri World.
Under the diligent work of Cipher Pol, there were no longer any resistance forces. Even those hiding in the mountains and forests were found and Elimination one by one.
Meanwhile, Bullet was still leading batch after batch of Army Recruits to search for areas with large numbers of Kabaneri World within the Asia Continent, and then conduct relatively bloody Troop Training.
It could be said that his contribution to the Army Headquarters was quite significant. Basically, all Army personnel had to go through him.
Only a year had passed, and the number of Kabaneri World was still very large, not yet at the point where they needed to worry about killing them all.
That was why the Five Elders gave him the Epithet and qualification of Admiral Candidate.
At the same time.
Within the Hinamoto Homeland, a large number of Citizens became cheap Labor Force. The young and strong males were responsible for mining Gold Ore, Iron Mine, and the unique Metal of this World, 'Dada Iron'.
This Dada Iron had the characteristic of being more easily vaporized into metal steam and increasing penetration power under the Explosion of Gunpowder.
Therefore, the World Government mainly used it to manufacture Jet Bullets, not just Bullets for Firearms, but also Jet Cannon Shells for the various Cannons and Warships that were about to be updated.
In other words, the Cannonballs fired in the future would no longer be solid warheads, but a beam of metal jet stream that would rapidly melt in mid-air and possess high penetration power!
As for the women and Elderly Persons, they were responsible for planting various Crops, raising various livestock, or farming Fish, providing Food Resources for the World Government.
Of course.
The World Government would guarantee the necessary Equipment and living conditions, and the working hours were not very long. If they got sick or injured, the Hospital would provide treatment.
Overall, although the Citizens of Hinamoto worked hard, no one felt that they were being exploited or enslaved.
Instead, their hearts were filled with gratitude and support for the World Government.
This life, where they didn't have to live in constant fear of the Kabaneri World, could live in relatively spacious houses, and enjoy Roast Meat twice a week and full bowls of Rice with their Families.
It was simply a dreamlike bright paradise!
Therefore, whether it was the Currency exchange, the Reform of the Law, or the establishment of Schools, they actively responded and cooperated, saving the World Government a lot of trouble.
At the same time.
The World Government also promoted Ikoma, Hozumi, Zhuang Wei, and Mekko, who were introduced to the Sea Star Mainland and took Office within Departments.
They were promoted as World Stars, their deeds packaged and spread everywhere.
They even had the Shogunate of the Yotsume Clan erect statues of the four of them in the Centers of major Station Cities, including the capital Kongokaku.
This aroused the admiration of the entire nation for Ikoma and the others, and they longed for themselves or their Children to become successful one day, be valued by the World Government, and be brought to the Sea Star World, which was like a Divine Realm.
However, the closest person to them was probably General Ayame's husband, Chief Steward Kurusu.
Many people now knew that he had been bestowed a Secret Treasure called a Devil Fruit by the World Government, and also possessed Supernatural Power like a Deity.
It was said to be a terrifying Ability that didn't require the use of a Blade; just a light wave of the hand could cut a person's Body, or even an entire house, into pieces!
Kurusu's existence not only earned the reverence of the entire nation's Citizens but also made the Officials of all ranks within Kongokaku dare not disobey Yotsugawa Ayame's Order in the slightest.
From this perspective, he had indeed become an important Support for his wife.
However.
It seemed he didn't have long to live. With the increasing number of times he used the Scythe-Scythe Fruit Ability, his Body also became weaker and weaker. The Muscles and bones in his arms became even more fragile.
Moreover, he would become extremely hungry every time, but even if he stuffed himself, he would still feel obvious hunger.
This directly led to the Samurai Kurusu, who was Original Copy still strong and heroic.
Now completely becoming a medicine jar and rice bucket who spent most of his time lying in bed. The Katana attached with the Kabaneri Heart Membrane had never been taken down since it was hung on the Bedroom wall.
Because he didn't know when, his hand could no longer hold it.
Its weight would cause his arm to fracture at any time!
"Senior Director Ranode, please, I beg you, you must save Kurusu!"
In her anxiety, Yotsugawa Ayame found Ranode, who had been promoted to Minister of the World Government Branch directly under the Otherworld Strategy Committee.
And the moment they met, without the slightest hesitation, she performed a Dogeza on the Tatami.
Because she could feel that if this continued, Kurusu would die before long.
"It's because the Physique of people in your World is too weak to withstand the consumption and burden of activating the Devil Fruit Ability."
Senior Director Ranode narrowed his eyes, examining the body of the beautiful Female Shogun, and said in a calm tone.
"To help him, I have two methods here."
"Great!"
Yotsugawa Ayame raised her head Excited. Her Original Copy dim and panicked Expression immediately became radiant.
Her watery, gentle temperament full of Japanese style, her slender and graceful figure, and her fair skin like congealed fat, all made the Heart of the high-ranking person before her stir.
But on the surface, he still maintained a serious appearance of handling official business.
"The first method is to become a Kabaneri. This way, his Physique can be improved, and with sufficient Human Blood, he should be able to Support the use of the Scythe-Scythe Fruit."
"Ah, this..."
Yotsugawa Ayame showed a difficult Expression and asked, "What about the second one?"
"The second is to transport our World's high-nutrient Food, such as the Meat of Sea Kings. This can solve his problem of insufficient nutrition."
"That's it!"
Yotsugawa Ayame lowered her head again and earnestly requested, "Please, you must help us. If it's about money, we can Pay to buy it!"
In her opinion, no matter how precious Food was, how expensive could it be?
"The problem is, why would the World Government specifically send these Foods over? One Kurusu is not worth doing this, and he is even less worthy of me personally reporting it."
Senior Director Ranode said meaningfully, "After all, he is not the General of the Shogunate, wouldn't you say?"
"Then... then what do we need to do, what do we need to Pay?"
"All the Resources of Hinamoto are already yours!" Yotsugawa Ayame bit her pink lips, getting a little angry.
"This will require both of us to have a good Communication... What else do you have on you that you can give me..."
Minister Ranode's mouth curled up.
This was why, after receiving a third-class Medal commendation, he still actively requested to stay in the Kabaneri World and serve as the Branch Minister.
In his opinion, compared to returning to the World or going to a more dangerous Other World, it was better to stay in this Safety and weak World that had already been conquered.
Then, with his Identity and Influence/Power, wasn't it whatever he wanted?
At this moment.
It seemed a piece of Darkness was about to envelop Yotsugawa Ayame, whose Pupils were trembling and Body was shaking...