Chapter 511-515

Chapter 511: It's Actually Him? (Third Update)

[Bang bang... bang...]

On the fifth floor of the Noah's Ark Ship Tower, on a Court that was more than twice the size of a normal Tennis Court.

Two figures were dragging Afterimages at extremely high Speed, hitting a yellow beam that resembled a Laser back and forth.

Because the Speed of the yellow beam was simply too fast, it always generated visible Air Currents every time it cut through the Air.

The Roar of Sonic Booms was incessant.

If Ordinary People were to witness this scene, the first part of their Body that couldn't handle it would probably be their ears.

Beside the Court.

Stussy's Gaze held a look of envy.

Standing beside her, the Ubuyashiki four sisters watched dumbfounded, completely stunned. It was truly the first time they had seen such a terrifying scene.

Compared to this, the contests between the Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps seemed a bit too 'ordinary'.

In the Court.

It was none other than Im engaging in a casual game of Play Tennis with his first wife, Queen Historia.

This was why Stussy was envious.

Because before, she was the one responsible for accompanying Im in this somewhat difficult and painful activity, though she enjoyed it. But now, she had been replaced.

Im, on the other hand, didn't care about her feelings at all, as he was teaching Historia how to Play Tennis. His Woman couldn't not know how to Play Tennis.

Moreover, he was considering using Play Tennis as a way for the Harem women to resolve Conflicts.

At least it was more Civilization than Combat with real Blades and Guns, right?

Although Historia had lived in the luxurious Manor of the Reiss family since childhood, her Mother was just a Maid, and she was merely an illegitimate daughter.

So, she was not only born on a ranch but also lived there with Animals for over a decade.

And her grandparents, who raised her, never spoke to her except to teach necessary Knowledge, so she had no opportunity to come into contact with a Nobility game like Play Tennis.

Thus, she could only start learning from scratch. Fortunately, Im was well-prepared and very patient.

Coupled with the fact that Historia, who inherited the Power of the Nine Titans, had extraordinary Control Ability over her Body, she was able to skillfully Serve and Return in no time.

She had basically reached a Level where she could happily Play Tennis with him.

Of course.

To ensure his own Experience, Im only maintained his Speed and Strength at a similar Level to hers.

Even so.

The scene of them playing was enough to leave Ordinary People dumbfounded, after all, Historia was using the Strength of the 'Ultimate Giant' to deal with every Tennis Ball Im hit.

At this moment, the Queen was wearing a battle skirt of Armor formed from white Crystal, and even the Racket she held, made from Adam Wood and Doflamingo's threads, was covered with a layer of diamond-like transparent Crystal on its surface.

The key was her Speed and Strength, which combined the flexibility of the Female Titan, the Speed of the Jaw Titan, the Stamina of the Beast Titan, and the Strength of the Armored Titan.

However, Historia did not transform into a Giant, but controlled her Body Size to about two meters.

This was a new mode she obtained after consulting with Ymir in the Coordinate Space, referencing the Human-Beast Form of Zoan Users. It was called the 'Half-Giant Form'!

This way, she could use a portion of the Power of the Titans while in a Normal Human Physique/Build state, unlike previous Hosts who caused a huge Commotion every time they transformed.

In addition, over the past few months, Historia had also used the 'Perfect Type-1 Cell Enhancement Serum', which significantly enhanced her Physique in all aspects.

Then, under Im's personal Guidance, she quickly mastered the basic Techniques of the Six Powers, and her Swordsmanship also greatly improved, although she had not yet reached the Sword Master realm where she could 'cut steel'.

However, both Armament Haki and Observation Haki had Awakened, and she could now use the 'Coating' Technique relatively skillfully.

[Bang!]

Im slightly increased the Force, which was instantly detected by Historia opposite him using Observation Haki.

Although her arms were already sore and aching from the intense and prolonged Combat, the stubbornness in her bones made her Gaze firm. Panting heavily, she gripped the Racket with both hands and used her full Strength to Return the Ball.

[Roar————]

The moment the Crystal-coated Net came into contact with the yellow beam, a cloud of White Mist erupted in a ring shape, instantly turning into a Gale that swept across the entire Court.

This caused the Ubuyashiki four sisters to retreat in panic, looking as if they were about to fall over.

Fortunately, at this moment, Stussy stood in front of them and used the 'Emission' Technique to spread out a layer of Armament Haki, blocking the Strong Wind that was comparable to a typhoon surge.

'Emission' was originally an advanced Technique of Armament Haki.

In the past, even Vice Admirals didn't have much chance to learn it, but ever since the Command Department and the Military and Political Department announced the public availability of cultivation Techniques and even assigned the Military and Political Department to teach them.

Many Vice Admirals of the Three Forces had successively mastered this Technique, which allowed them to release Haki outwards like a Shockwave.

Stussy was naturally no exception.

Meanwhile, Historia, the person who received the Return, was struggling extremely hard with the Tennis Ball on her Racket in the Eye of the Storm's Center. But no matter how hard she tried, she could only maintain this stalemate.

[Slap!]

Finally, she could no longer hold on. The Racket in her hand flew out, and the Tennis Ball smashed the Court behind Historia to pieces, as if it had been hit by a large Caliber Jet Cannon Shell.

"Ugh..."

Historia half-kneeling on the Court, covered her wrist in pain. At the same time, she looked up at Im with a resentful Gaze, saying nothing. Mikasa in the distance watched her worriedly.

"Let's stop here. Although it's the first day, you learned very well and played quite well."

Im, however, was completely unconcerned about this. He calmly looked at the light green Sky above his head and said softly, "Alright, today, add a piece of Meat and a cup of Milk to the dinner of all Eldian people."

"Yes, Lord!"

Stussy responded softly upon hearing this, then walked to the side, took out a golden Transponder Snail, and conveyed Lord Imu's Order to the Otherworld Strategy Committee in the name of the Celestial Dragons.

Queen Historia immediately showed a Smile upon hearing this. Having often gone out to see things, she clearly understood how difficult the lives of her subjects were now.

Meat Food was only available for three meals on two days each month; other times, it was pickled vegetables with Bread.

After she returned to her Palace with Mikasa and a group of Maids to prepare for washing up and resting, Stussy had also finished her call. She walked to Im's side with three Documents that had just been handed to her by her subordinates and reported.

"Lord Imu, these are the 'List of Promoted Personnel from the Four Seas Selection Trial', the 'Data/Files of the First Challenger for the Summit War', and the 'Reform Plan for the next Selection Trial' sent by the Five Elders."

"Oh?"

Im casually threw the Racket onto a rack in the distance. He curiously picked up the 'Challenger Data/Files'. After multiple discussions among the Five Elders, the 'Summit War' had become a special channel specifically used to absorb civilian Admiral Level Combat Power.

Basically, as long as someone successfully Challenges a current Admiral, they can directly disregard the so-called qualifications and Merit and be directly granted the Vice Admiral Rank. Even if they fail, as long as they show Admiral Level Potential, they can also be granted the Rear Admiral or Vice Admiral Rank.

Speaking of which.

To Obtain the qualification to Challenge, one must first defeat a current Vice Admiral within ten minutes. This Difficulty is no joke. And when Im saw the Photo on the Document, he instantly recognized him.

"It's him..."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 512: Bad Things Turn into Good Things!

Who?

Who did Im see that surprised him so much?

Fujitora!

A Great Swordsman, a Paramecia System Gravity Fruit Ability User, the 'Future' Marine Admiral 'Fujitora' in the Canon!

"He actually showed up on his own initiative to join the World Government?"

Im originally thought this person would stay in the wilderness for a few more years before coming out. He didn't expect him to be unable to hold back so quickly. That's good too. This way, the famous 'Highest Combat Power' from the 'Canon' are basically gathered.

"But hasn't he gone blind yet?"

Im looked at the photo of Fujitora with sharp eyes in the Documents and speculated in his Heart: "His eyes are perfectly fine, won't this affect his blindness?"

He remembered that in his Previous Life, some 'One Piece Fans' believed that the reason Fujitora could pull asteroids from outer space to act as Meteorites was because his blindness amplified the range of his Observation Haki.

Although he felt this idea wasn't very reliable, even though this wasn't Earth, the World was still tens of thousands of kilometers away from the asteroid belt.

If Fujitora could really locate asteroids just by relying on Observation Haki.

Then he could easily scan any corner of the entire World, even the Seabed tens of thousands of meters below, the Sky Island tens of thousands of meters above, and even the Moon would be within his Perception range.

If an Expert could reach this level of Observation Haki just by being blind, the World Government would have long ago established Troops specifically to cultivate this type of 'super biological radar' to monitor the Whole World.

In comparison.

Im was more inclined to believe that Fujitora used the Gravity Fruit's Ability.

Just like Enel used the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's Ability to greatly increase the range of his Observation Haki.

However, since it says here that Fujitora's single move caused a Marine Vice Admiral to be unable to stand up from the ground, it seems his Strength hasn't been greatly affected by his eyes being perfectly fine.

Now the question is who should be Fujitora's Opponent.

According to the Rules of the 'Summit War Challenges', a challenger needs to defeat the current Admiral within five days, or be evenly matched and remain undefeated to be considered a successful challenge.

This current Admiral can be an Admiral from the Three Forces or an Honorary Admiral. As for the Candidate, it depends on who Im chooses.

"Hmm?"

Only then did Im discover there was another Paper under this Document. He took it out and saw it was the Data/Files for the second challenger of the 'Summit War'.

Aramaki!

Also the 'Green Bull' who served as a Marine Admiral in the Canon, his Ability is the Logia System Forest-Forest Fruit. His current Position is Army Headquarters Colonel.

There was nothing he could do. When he joined the World Government, there was no 'green channel' like the 'Summit War' or 'World Military Draft' that only looked at Combat Power.

"It seems he feels that being a Colonel is beneath his Talent. But can active Soldiers apply to participate in the 'Summit War'?"

Im recalled the relevant Rules the Five Elders had shown him before. It seemed there really were no restrictions in this regard.

The main reason was that most people in the Military were Understand of their own Strength level.

Just like Bullet, although he would challenge Garp once every year, he didn't apply to challenge in this 'Summit War'.

Firstly, he was already an Army Lieutenant General and an Admiral Candidate. Secondly, he knew he couldn't defeat true Admirals like Sengoku, Whitebeard, and Linlin at the moment.

As for Aramaki and Fujitora, they needed to rely on the 'Summit War' to quickly Obtain the Status of an Admiral-level, or even the Epithet of an Admiral Candidate.

"Then that means two Admirals will need to be chosen as their Opponents..."

To be honest, Im was full of interest in this.

He really liked to appreciate scenes like this that wouldn't or didn't appear in the 'Canon'. He then looked at Stussy and said: "I remember the 'Summit War' takes place after the 'Combat Power Competition' ends, right?"

"Yes, Lord Imu."

"That's good. It seems I still have plenty of Time to consider."

Who would be the most interesting Opponent for 'Fujitora' and 'Green Bull'? He really needed to think carefully, after all, such an opportunity was rare.

Immediately after, he took the 'Four Seas Selection Trial Promotion Personnel List' into his hand and scanned it.

The reason he wanted to look at this was to find the Talent he was Familiarize with, and then have his subordinates focus on cultivating and making Arrangements based on the Situation.

Each Sea Area's Selection Trial selected one hundred people, so there were four hundred people on this List.

Not too many, not too few.

"Krieg, Cindry, Arlong, what are all these guys?" Im muttered to himself in his Heart: "Oh, right, 'Mountain Bandit King' is indeed a character."

"Those 'Hashira' from the Demon Slayer Corps, Mima Amatori, Muzan Kibutsuji, and Levi, it seems they all passed smoothly. That's within expectations."

Although it's a bit metaphysical, these characters who have a certain 'role' in their respective Worlds indeed have stronger luck compared to ordinary people.

There's no basis for this, but it is indeed an objectively existing fact.

However, this doesn't mean they won't encounter calamities or death, it just means their Luck will be slightly better.

"Huh?"

At this moment, Im's eyebrow twitched, because he saw several very Familiarize Names and Photos on the List.

"Yasopp from the East Blue Competition Zone? Benn Beckman from the North Blue Competition Zone?"

The Data/Files showed that one of them was twenty-five years old this year, and the other was twenty-eight. They were indeed in their prime, but their appearance was truly a surprise.

One was a deadly accurate sniper, and the other was one of the smartest Candidates on the World acknowledged by a certain Creator God, and even the so-called 'Yonko Crew First Mate' in the 'Future' Canon.

So what was there to consider? He directly had Stussy bring him a Pen, and then drew a circle on it indicating special attention.

"Yasopp's sniping Talent, which Troops should he be placed in?"

"And that guy Beckman, he needs to be Arranged even more carefully, otherwise it would be a Crime of wasting top-tier Talent..."

Im fell into deep thought for a moment.

"The Marines have been bled too much by me. Should I transfer these two over to replenish them?"

After a moment, he felt that the Arrangement for these two couldn't be Decided immediately. Only then did he turn his Gaze to the person ranked first on the entire List.

Because this was a Logia User, the Five Elders felt he was the most important Talent.

But in Im's Heart, the Value of Beckman and Yasopp was far greater than that of an unknown 'Mumei' Logia User.

"Morgan William from the East Blue Competition Zone, a Logia System Steam Fruit Ability User..."

"The Development Potential of this Ability is quite good. He should be able to create various clouds with his bare hands. He's a good prospect for the Marines, it's just a pity he doesn't want to join the Military..."

Suddenly, Im remembered that since Beckman and Yasopp chose to participate in the 'Combat Power Competition', it meant they also didn't want to join the Military.

This was a bit troublesome.

As a Transmigrator, he naturally Hoped that these top-tier Talent could be absorbed into the World Government. However, the Rules of the 'Combat Power Competition' were there.

Although he was fully capable of Destruction the Rules, he still didn't want to do so if it wasn't necessary.

"Forget it. I'll have someone contact them first and ask..."

Im sighed inwardly in his Heart, then returned this List to Stussy and began looking at the final 'Reform Plan for the next Selection Trial'. To be honest, he was a bit confused why it needed Reform.

Only after he finished reading did he suddenly realize.

"So many people actually died? Indeed, the internal friction is too severe. The competition system has big problems, it must be Reformed!"

Whether it was the World Government or Im, they both lacked Experience in holding World-class Competitions. Therefore, there were bound to be many problems in this first session.

But that was nothing. Everything is perfected step by step.

As for those who died in this session, they could only blame their own bad Luck. What else could be done?

"However, those who were severely injured must be rescued with all effort, and all Medical Treatment expenses must be waived. Even if they lost limbs, they must be helped to grow them back!"

In Im's view, this Matter could not only save these unlucky Talent, but also serve as a Propaganda opportunity to enhance the World Government's positive image in front of the Citizens from all walks of life.

Right, have the Propaganda Department send people to film the entire process!

This way, bad things would turn into good things...

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 513: This is Just Fooling Them!

The first Multiverse Combat Power Competition Selection Trial successfully concluded.

During this period, whether it was the Citizens from the Major Seas within the World, or the Audience from the three Worlds of Kabaneri World, Demon Slayer World, and Titan World, all felt their horizons broadened.

They gained a clearer understanding of what constitutes an Expert and what constitutes a Powerhouse.

It also significantly reduced the sense of unfamiliarity between these Worlds.

Although this Selection Trial resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of Injuries, it can be said to have fully displayed its cruelty for all to see, but aside from frightening a small number of people, it didn't cause much of a stir in public opinion.

Especially the Sea Star Persons.

Because for nearly a thousand years, they have lived in a large Environment of continuous Slaughter, often threatened and attacked by Pirates, mountain bandits, slave catchers, Gangs, and even mentally ill Patients with great Strength.

Therefore, their psychological tolerance for death and Blood is quite high, completely incomparable to Im's Previous Life.

As for the people of Kabaneri World, they are even more formidable than the Sea Star Persons; they live year-round in an atmosphere separated from the Kabaneri World by just a wall.

The Eldian of the Titan World are also similar.

So overall, only the people of Demon Slayer World are relatively more naive, more sentimental, and more sensitive to death and Slaughter.

However, the World Government doesn't have time to care about them.

In addition, the Propaganda Department and the Medical Academy launched a joint rescue Operation, successfully demonstrating to all the Audience that every participant, no matter how severe their Injuries, received the best Treatment while their lives were preserved.

They only needed to rest on a Hospital Bed for a few days to return Healthily to their respective Hometowns.

And it was all free!

Although this left the Medical Academy's Doctor team almost exhausted, it indeed worked as Im had envisioned, causing countless Citizens to praise the World Government's Mercy.

Following this, the World Government, citing the need to avoid such large Casualties from happening again, put forward the 'Reform Plan for Future Selection Trials'.

This made people feel even more that the World Government was indeed constantly progressing.

The tens of thousands of deaths were no longer mentioned by anyone except their own relatives and friends. The main reason was that they had all signed a 'life-and-death agreement' beforehand, and no one forced them to participate, so naturally, no one would champion their cause.

In comparison, more Citizens were concerned about the four hundred contestants who fought their way out of the Four Seas Selection Trials.

Some enterprising commercial Companies had already produced booklets containing each contestant's basic Data/Files and their performance in the Selection Trial, selling them at high prices and making a fortune.

Some Companies even opened betting pools, wagering on which of these four hundred contestants would pass the 're-match' and enter the true 'Top 100 Finals'.

Of course, there were also bets on who would be in the 'Top 10', 'Top 3', and 'First Place'.

This could be said to have become a nationwide topic.

It's just a pity that there was no Network to provide them with a Platform for extensive discussion, but even so, every Country and every Island was incredibly lively.

In this way, these four hundred promoted contestants became well-known 'Stars' among the Audience of the four Worlds overnight!

Among them, the people living in Loguetown in the East Blue, the Lubni Kingdom in the North Blue, the Hazel Kingdom in the South Blue, and Farmer Island in the West Blue were the most excited group.

Because the World Government temporarily arranged the contestants promoted to the 'Top 100 Competition' here for rest and recuperation.

Two days later.

They will travel under the Guard of Marine Warships to a certain Island in the First Half of the Grand Line to engage in fierce Competition once again.

Loguetown.

"Well then, excuse us."

Inside an Inn specifically used to host contestants from the East Blue Competition Zone, Coulson, whom they hadn't seen for a while, walked out of a Room with his colleague.

"Alright, Mr. William refused. What a pity."

"Indeed, a Logia System Ability User, if properly trained, could produce at least another top-tier Vice Admiral."

The two chatted in low voices as they headed to the next Target Room, their tones filled with regret.

In fact, Coulson also felt fortunate for William, fortunate that he encountered a World Government that had undergone considerable changes.

If it were in the past, he was sure that after the 'Combat Power Competition' ended, William would be forcibly taken away regardless of whether he became one of the 'Top 100'.

If he complied, he might be arranged into the Marines or other Departments/Organizations, but if he refused, William's next destination would either be Impel Down or receiving 'special Education' at CIPHER POL Headquarters.

Coulson's colleague sighed, "I hope things go a bit smoother next..."

"According to the Data/Files, the probability of success is quite high."

Coulson maintained a Smile and comforted the other person, then stopped and knocked on the second Door.

"Who is it?"

The Door didn't open, but a cautious inquiry sounded from inside. The two weren't surprised; Mr. William had the same Reaction just now.

Coulson said gently, "Hello, Mr. Yesubu. We are Senior Directors from the World Government Administrative Department, sent here to discuss some Matters with you."

Yesubu inside seemed to hesitate, but after a moment, he opened the Door and said, "Come in."

"Thank you."

Coulson thanked him politely, then entered with his colleague. Yesubu glanced at the empty Corridor on both sides before closing the Door again.

"Mr. Yesubu, I won't beat around the bush."

Coulson didn't sit on a chair but turned around and waited for Yesubu to come over before speaking.

"The World Government hopes you can join Cipher Pol, putting your sniper Talent to use in the most suitable place, and also contributing your Strength to the World Government in the future Multiverse Conquest."

"Cipher Pol?"

Yesubu chuckled lightly, "I thought it would be the Army or Marines~"

"We did consider that before, but given your Ability in sniping, we believe a sniper's role is not significant on a large-scale Battlefield, but rather of immense Value in Assassinating important Targets."

Coulson seriously relayed the Situation that the Higher-ups had told him in advance.

"This is indeed..."

Yesubu thought for a while and had to admit this was correct. Using his sniping Ability for Assassination was indeed terrifying; he could easily shoot through someone's forehead from several kilometers away.

Seeing him start to hesitate, Coulson quickly continued.

"Furthermore, as long as you accept the invitation, you and your Family will move to the Red Line to live, receiving the best Protection and Treatment, and your future children can receive the best Education and upbringing!"

Yesubu didn't care much about his wife; he was a true wanderer, marrying simply to leave behind an heir.

"But if I join you, won't I lose my Freedom? I still want to visit those Otherworlds."

Coulson said, "Of course, you will definitely be subject to certain restrictions, but Cipher Pol has always been the vanguard Department for exploring new Otherworlds."

"In other words, as long as you become part of Cipher Pol, you can enter the Star Gate immediately and have priority access to the World Government's latest High-Grade Resources and Technology Equipment, keeping your Strength consistently in the first echelon of the entire World!"

Hmm... This was just him fooling him.

After all, High-Grade Resources also needed to be exchanged for Merit, but Yesubu had never left the East Blue until now, so how could he know this?

"So if I join you, do I need to withdraw from this Combat Power Competition?"

Yesubu was a bit reluctant to give up the Prize Money and Rewards from the 'Top 10'. That's right, he was that confident in himself!

"No, no, no, you can participate normally in this Competition, but not in the next one..."

"Alright then!"

Chapter 514: Effort, Who Isn't Putting in Effort?

Titan World.

Noah's Ark was currently in a green space.

Although from here one could see the Royal Capital below and the Eldian diligently working outside the walls, for the people below, the massive Airship that had obscured the sky for a long time had vanished without a trace.

Im really liked this Otherworld space opened up by Oimo using the Door-Door Devil Fruit Ability, so he often flew to High Altitude to overlook the common people of the 'lower realm'.

How to put it?

This Feeling was indeed very pleasant, a psychological state of being high above and controlling everything.

Every time this happened, he could even keenly sense that his Spirit was slightly stimulated, and the quality of his Haki also improved by that little bit.

As such, Im naturally liked this daily activity even more.

There was nothing he could do.

He couldn't use this 'Yamato' temporarily. Who told him he decided not to give the Souls of this World to 'King Yama', and he didn't want to be constantly urged by the other party.

So, he would wait until the Star Gate to the next World was opened.

It was just that this way, the cultivation of the Soul was also suspended, and the improvement in Haki naturally fell into stagnation again.

However, Im wouldn't let a small obstacle stop him. He increased his investment of energy into Medicine Knowledge and Medical Skill, as well as in-depth Research on Life Return.

The appearance of Muzan Kibutsuji actually gave him great inspiration.

Life Return could allow one to freely control any corner inside and outside the body, including the internal organs, digestive system, self-healing system, etc., by infusing consciousness.

This meant that this was actually a 'Cellular Level' Ability, and it was also a Technique that could be cultivated and improved by oneself.

Theoretically, as long as the Development of Life Return reached a sufficient level, one could completely and gradually become a 'Perfect Being' like Muzan Kibutsuji.

This was a Great Treasure of the Sea Star Civilization, but it had been overlooked by Sea Star Person, including the 'Former Imu', before.

The main reason was the imperfect Education System and insufficient understanding of science, which led to limitations in thinking and imagination far inferior to the people of his Previous Life.

In fact, with Im's current Ability, he should be able to make a severed arm grow back quickly.

But who would break their own arm for no reason?

About ten minutes later.

Im used 'Teleportation' to return to the Empty Throne. As soon as he sat down, he saw Stussy walking into the Main Hall on the Red Carpet in High Heels, then Respectfully Reported.

"Reporting to Lord Imu, twenty minutes ago, News came from the Five Elders that the Yasopp you were concerned about has agreed to join Cipher Pol, but Benn Beckman refused the invitation on the grounds that he wanted to be an 'Otherworld Adventurer' more."

"In addition, Morgan William, a Logia System Steam Fruit Ability User highly concerned by the Five Elders, also refused to join Marine Headquarters."

After listening, a hint of regret flashed in the depths of Im's Gaze, but on the surface, he maintained natural calmness.

Between Yasopp and Beckman, the latter was clearly of greater Value to the World Government.

But it was just like this, it wasn't enough for him to make a big fuss about it.

"Forget it, it's quite good to have one 'Highest Combat Power' among the 'Top 100' group. Perhaps there will be a place where he can be useful later," Im thought to himself.

"Lord Imu, also, Cipher Pol found the young man named Kuro you mentioned a few days ago in the East Blue. He is now being taken to the Cipher Pol Headquarters for training as per your Order."

"Understood."

Im's slightly depressed mood recovered quite a bit. Although the World's most intelligent Beckman was gone, gaining a 'Hundred Plans' who ranked among the top three in World intelligence was also good.

As for the other one, Nami, she hadn't even been born yet.

"How is Redfield doing?"

"According to the News from the Five Elders, Redfield has not yet found the Op-Op Fruit," Stussy replied softly.

"However, he found a Paramecia System Spring Fruit in the Berenick Kingdom, and Cipher Pol personnel from the North Blue are already on their way to receive it."

"Spring Fruit..."

Needless to say, Im naturally remembered Bellamy. His Age seemed similar to Drake's, so he should be in his teens now.

But he didn't know where he lived when he was a Child, maybe in that Berenick Kingdom. However, he felt that Bellamy's Potential was just average and not worth sending someone specifically to look for him.

"Anything else?"

"The Matters for today have been Reported."

Im nodded, Stand Up and instructed, "Have Hippocrates prepare. Today's Surgery tutorial will continue."

"Yes!"

Stussy quickly walked out of the Main Hall after hearing this to notify him. She was actually very confused about why Lord Imu wanted to learn Medical Skill, but she only thought about such Matters in her Heart.

Im sat on the Throne on the triple platform, silently watching her retreating figure leave.

Actually, he had thought before about whether to invite a famous Doctor from the Medical Academy to be his Medicine Teacher, or to conceal his Identity and appearance and directly enter the Medical Academy to study, feigning weakness.

But in the end, he felt it was unnecessary and dismissed these Thoughts.

Mainly, Im learned that the Medical Director of this Noah's Ark, Doctor Hippocrates, was himself a World-class Doctor.

Compared to Dr. Kureha, he might be slightly inferior, but compared to Crocus, he was quite evenly matched.

This level of Medical Skill was more than enough to teach him.

While the people below were preparing, Im thought for a moment and used 'Teleportation' again, disappearing from the Throne.

He first glanced at Enel, who was undergoing high-intensity Martial Arts training with Humandrills and Kung Fu Dugong, then arrived at the Shiganshina District in the southern part of Wall Maria.

This place originally had very dense Building structures, but now most of them had been cleared into Open Ground, and the interiors of the Buildings had also been completely opened up, turning into 'Large Dormitory' where hundreds of people lived together.

Because at this Time, the Eldian needed to perform labor in Various Places on Paradis Island.

For example, planting or cutting Black Gold Bamboo, or digging for 'Iceburst Stone' inside the mountain caves, so the Streets Inside the City appeared very desolate.

Im was not interested in these.

Instead, he quietly watched Historia, who was doing gymnastics and exercising with many Children in a newly built Orphanage.

Both her and the surrounding Children had constant Smiles on their faces, as if everything outside had nothing to do with this place.

This was the result of Historia's Effort.

It was strange.

Even though the suffering of this World could be said to be entirely due to the Orders he issued, Im just liked to see Historia's current appearance.

An Eldian Queen who was very cheerful, Strong, and dared to bear the responsibility of her nation.

He knew this Woman was actually very hardworking.

Not only did she spend a few hours every day accompanying Children at an Orphanage, but she also had to pay attention to whether her people were being excessively Abused by the guards.

After returning to Noah's Ark, she also had to desperately train her Swordsmanship, Martial Arts, Haki, and the use of various 'Power of the Titans'.

Im quietly watched for ten minutes through a layer of light green space, then silently disappeared from the spot again. After returning to Noah's Ark, he began to seriously practice various Surgery Technique with Chief Steward Hippocrates in an Operating Room.

She was putting in Effort, and wasn't he doing the same...

(End of Chapter)

# Chapter 515: Number 10! Number 10!

Since the start of this 'Multiverse Combat Power Competition', time has passed particularly quickly in the Sea Star World.

And for Muzan Kibutsuji.

It was since Crocodile was captured, because ever since then, he's either been living in constant fear or buried in busyness.

This fulfilling life was both somewhat tiring and full of novelty.

When he was previously locked in a cell at the Biochemical Research Institute, he couldn't have imagined living the life he has now.

Not only is he a senior Researcher, researching various strange Creatures or Viruses with a group of Biochemical Scientists from different Worlds, but he can even stand in a classroom and lecture a group of Admirals and Vice Admirals!

In the beginning, it was impossible not to feel Nervousness, fearing that if he wasn't careful and offended someone, he'd be cut in half by a Blade.

Although he wouldn't die, it would still be quite painful and scary.

But after teaching for a long time, and as both sides Familiarized with each other, Muzan Kibutsuji also got used to getting along with a group of Big Shots.

The key was that none of these Vice Admirals or Admirals made things difficult for him; they all listened attentively, occasionally asking questions about Life Return.

If there was anything headache-inducing, it was probably Admiral Garp from Marine Headquarters, who would often fall asleep while listening, and a large Bubble would inevitably appear on his nose.

It was very interesting.

Fortunately, when he slept, he would at most tilt his head back, and his snoring wasn't very loud.

Later, he specifically kept Garp behind and talked in his Office, mainly asking if there was anything he was dissatisfied with regarding his teaching.

At the time, he thought that since it was his first time being a Teacher, perhaps there were areas where he wasn't doing well.

No choice, couldn't afford to offend him, hehehe~

But when Admiral Garp broke his Right Hand index finger in front of him and then grew it back within ten-odd seconds, Muzan knew that this Big Shot's Control over Cells had already reached a considerable level.

Although still somewhat unfamiliar, leading to a recovery Speed that couldn't 'instantly grow' like his own, this was merely a matter of proficiency.

This was already quite remarkable.

There were nearly a hundred Vice Admirals and Admirals from the Three Forces (Sea, Land, Air). Admiral Garp was the first to be able to regenerate a broken finger. For the others, reaching this level would probably take another two or three months.

From then on, he didn't say anything more. He could tell that this Big Shot was a Genius among Geniuses in terms of Martial Arts.

On the Deck of a Steel Cruise Ship being escorted by four Marine Warships.

Muzan Kibutsuji stood on the Edge, letting the Sea Breeze blow across his delicate face, recalling his teaching experiences over these past few days. This made the corner of his mouth curl slightly.

He actually quite liked being a Teacher.

The key was that having lived for a thousand years, he still possessed basic intelligence. He clearly Understood what this qualification Represented: being the Biology Teacher and Life Return Instructor for the World Government's Whole Army Admirals and Vice Admirals.

As long as he didn't court death by thinking of Rebellion, he would always receive key Protection from the World Government!

"All participating contestants, please proceed to the Deck for Assembly within ten minutes. We will arrive at the Second Round Island venue in two hours. Next, we will introduce the competition format."

At this moment, the Captain's announcement sounded from the Loudspeaker inside and outside the Cruise Ship, interrupting Muzan Kibutsuji's thoughts.

Actually, he genuinely didn't want to participate in this Combat Power Competition, because neither the Reward for the Top 100 nor the Reward for the Top 10 was of much use to him.

Or rather, besides the Prize Money, he already had everything else.

"Speaking of which, where are the people who promised to provide Protection for me?"

Muzan Kibutsuji scanned the surroundings and complained speechlessly, "I still haven't seen anyone. It seems the World Government doesn't attach enough Importance to me. What if I get killed by some Powerhouse during the competition?"

At the same time.

The four hundred contestants inside the Cabin appeared on the Deck at an extremely fast Speed. Before long, it was filled with all sorts of strange people and Races.

You could even see two Members of the Mink Tribe among them, seemingly people who had drifted Overseas.

However, the fact that they dared to actively participate in the Competition also indicated a high degree of trust in the World Government, at least not fearing being captured and sold.

Just then, everyone saw a long pushcart with five White Boxes being pushed up by two Marine Soldiers, and then heard the Loudspeaker above sound again.

"The next competition format requires you to form Squads with four other contestants and proceed through Cooperation."

"These White Boxes contain White Balls with numbers. The five people who get the same number will be teammates."

"Then you will conduct Squad-versus-Squad confrontations on that 'Ice Fire Island'. Each Member of the winning team will receive ten points. The person who delivers the final blow to a defeated enemy Member will receive one point."

"Finally, after forty confrontation matches are completed, personal scores will be tallied for ranking. The top one hundred will enter the final 'Top 100 Ranking Match'."

"If multiple people have the same score as the last ranked person, an Arrangement will be made for one-on-one Elimination Rounds. Contestants have the Freedom to choose whether to accept or forfeit."

When the words from the Loudspeaker stopped, the Deck fell into a deathly silence, but everyone frowned and sized up the competitors around them.

However, most people's Gaze was focused on Morgan William, Muzan Kibutsuji, Tengen Uzui, Mima Amatori, Levi, Beckman, Yasopp, and those Experts who clearly possessed Haki.

In fact, they had already quite Familiarized with each other.

A few days ago, while resting in the Four Seas, they had also bought the 'Selection Trial Winner Introduction Booklet', so they naturally knew which people had great Strength.

They previously thought they would be formidable Opponents, but now it seemed that if they could form a team with them, they would be sturdy Big Shots to rely on!

The 'Loudspeaker' seemed to be waiting for them to digest the information, and only after a moment did it continue to issue instructions.

"Now, please line up and come forward in order to draw your White Ball, and then display the number for everyone to see."

The contestants on the Deck naturally had no Opinion. Starting from the people closest to the Boxes, they walked forward, reached into the White Box, took out a White Ball, and held it up high.

"Beldiche, Number 27! Mina, Number 36! Jonathan, Number 54! Karen, Number 26! Jerome, Number 75!"

"Agustin, Number 80! Halloween, Number 46! Celia, Number 68! Walsh Paco, Number 73! Ewing, Number 16!"

Four hundred people came forward in groups of five to get their Balls, and this process took nearly an hour to complete.

However...

After everyone got their numbers, the Deck fell into a deathly silence. Even the Marines on the surrounding Warships who were escorting and watching the show were dumbfounded.

Not to mention the hundreds of millions of Audience members in the Sea Star World, Kabaneri World, Demon Slayer World, and Titan World's Paradis Island.

They were all stunned, staring with open mouths at the five people on the Virtual Screen and the numbers on the White Balls in their hands.

Muzan Kibutsuji, Number 10!

Morgan William, Number 10!

Levi, Number 10!

Mima Amatori, Number 10!

Tengen Uzui, Number 10!

(End of Chapter)