Chapter 283: The Second Star Gate and Enma Appear!
Just as Charlotte Linlin was having a blast in the Kabaneri World, the gears of the World Government on the Home Sea Star side also began to speed up.
"Lord Imu, the Biochemical Safety Station at the No.0002 Star Gate Base has been completed."
On the top floor of Noah's Ark, a Golden Den Den Mushi respectfully reported to Im. Im naturally understood its meaning upon hearing this.
"Send over the real-time Screen Feed of the Star Gate's location!"
"Yes!"
In the Room of Authority within Pangaea Castle, Saint Topman Warcury's mustache twitched with excitement, and the other four around him were also pounding with excitement.
They were about to make contact with the second Other World!
"Immediately notify Spencer!"
After Im hung up the call first, Saint Topman Warcury directly issued an Order to Chief of Staff Alexander Watson, who was standing in the distance.
"Understood, Lord!"
Soon, after being relayed through various levels, the Order finally reached Base Chief Spencer. He didn't hesitate either and immediately arranged for his subordinates to take a Visual Den Den Mushi into the Biochemical Safety Station.
It could be said that the entire outer facility of the Star Gate Base was built around it, and the Star Gate itself was the Core of the Biochemical Safety Station.
Now, the Core was about to be put in place!
Back in the Room of Authority, the Five Elders continued their discussion.
"Have the first batch of Exploration personnel been confirmed?"
"They've been decided. The main force is still the previous CP9 Squad. Due to the Height issue raised by Lucci, this time we will dispatch some personnel around 1.8 meters or shorter, but Lucci will still personally lead the team."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter appeared very composed.
"What about the Biochemical Research Institute?"
Saint Topman Warcury continued to ask, as they were actually the first Department to enter the Otherworld, after all, no one knew what the Air on the other side was like.
"No problem. The Researchers who guided the Construction Guidance Department in building the Biochemical Safety Station are still there. We can have them take the Detection Equipment directly inside," Saint Marcus Mars replied.
"Good. What about the Army? Who will be the Frontline Commander this time?" Saint Topman Warcury looked at Saint Jaygarcia Saturn.
Just like Douglas Barrett was responsible for the frontline command in the Kabaneri World, a Vice Admiral would definitely need to be assigned to this second world.
As for Admirals, they were the Highest Combat Power stationed in the rear and would not be directly dispatched unless there were special circumstances.
"After several months of special training, Crocodile's Haki has recovered to normal levels, and he has also mastered the basics of the Six Powers. Let him do it!"
Hearing Saint Jaygarcia Saturn's Decision, Saint Topman Warcury asked in confusion, "Another Pirate Origin? This Old Man remembers that the Marines transferred several Vice Admirals over a while ago, didn't they?"
In his opinion, people with pure backgrounds were more trustworthy.
"Value."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, however, had a different view and calmly replied, "Crocodile's Potential is many times higher than those Vice Admirals, and he is very skilled at Scheme. This Old Man believes that cultivating him will yield higher returns."
As for Loyalty and Trust, in his opinion, there was no need to worry. The Influence/Power of the World Government was enough to suppress this 'Sand Crocodile', and wasn't Lord Imu also present?
"Alright."
Saint Topman Warcury didn't say much more, after all, the Military was not under his jurisdiction. He then sighed with emotion, "I hope this world will also be smooth sailing!"
"I disagree with that point. The previous Kabaneri World was too boring. I hope to encounter a more lively world," Saint Jaygarcia Saturn said with a cheerful laugh.
He had been in a particularly good mood recently because he already knew that Lord Imu was preparing to hand over several Talent from the Charlotte Family to the Ministry of Police Affairs.
This meant that his Judiciary would soon gain several High-Level Combat Power members.
Over at Noah's Ark.
"Has it arrived?"
Im was currently in his bedroom, a five-hundred-square-meter room. After all, the Secret of controlling the Star Gate was involved, so it naturally couldn't be done in front of Stussy and the others.
At this moment, as the Visual Den Den Mushi's eyes projected light and shadow, a live broadcast Screen Feed appeared in mid-air. It was an empty space surrounded by white Metal walls.
Without hesitation, he directly brought up his Cheat Star Chart and chose to place the second Star Gate in the middle of that empty space.
"Activate!"
The next moment, a cluster of faint blue Starlight began to appear on the screen, then expanded at a Speed visible to the naked eye, quickly turning into a slowly rotating Milky Way Star Cluster.
"So beautiful..."
Senior Director Spencer, who was on site, gazed mesmerized at the dreamlike scene before him until the star cluster transformed into a square Star Gate three meters high and two meters wide.
"Another natural planet!"
When the Star Gate, like a transparent Window, displayed the scene of the world on the other side before everyone, both Im and the Five Elders were delighted.
Because the Screen Feed within the gate was a lush, green Forest!
"The rest will be handled by the newly formed Otherworld Strategy Committee. I wonder which world this is..." Im thought to himself as he examined the Star Gate in the projection.
However, the entire process from Air Testing to Exploration personnel gathering Intelligence would definitely take some Time, and the Star Gate Base here on the Homeland side hadn't even been completed yet, let alone the Star Gate Base on the other end.
[Purupurupuru, Purupurupuru]
At this moment, another ordinary Transponder Snail rang. Im picked up the Handset and heard the Transponder Snail softly say, "Lord Saint Nerona, the Flying Warship sent by Saint Mihawk has arrived. They said they brought your five Meito."
The person speaking was Stussy; she had practically become his Secretary now.
"Send them over!"
"Yes."
Im stood up with some anticipation. He was about to see the 'real-life figures', and then quickly walked out of the ridiculously large bedroom to the larger Main Hall.
"Lord!"
As soon as he approached, nine White-Clothed Female Warriors with longbows on their backs in the hall knelt on one knee.
"Mm, rise."
Im first sat on the Throne on the platform, then casually waved his hand. The Female Warriors rose again upon receiving the Order and continued to stand on either side, looking straight ahead.
They were the personal Royal Guard chosen from Amazon Lily according to his requirements. Each one was under two meters tall, with graceful figures, slender waists, fair skin, alluring red lips, eyes shining like cold stars, and an heroic Aura that was pleasing to the eye.
Overall, their appearances were quite passable.
However, he had directly changed their original bikini-style attire. Now they wore form-fitting silver armor that accentuated their curves, paired with a White Cloak.
Even their bows and arrows were replaced with the best silver bows and white arrows, though the arrow shafts had patterns resembling Blood Vessels with vibrant Aura.
Soon.
Led by Stussy, four Maids carrying Sword Stands walked in.
On the Sword Stands were one of the 21 Great Grade Swords, 'Ame no Habakiri', said to be able to cut down the heavens; 'Enma', which can conquer even Hell; the Personal Sword of the late 'Sword God' Shimotsuki Ryuma, the Cursed Blade 'Shusui' that once cut down 'Arlong'; and the 'Foxfire' Twin Swords, one of the Fifty Skillful Grade Blades!
Im's Haki instantly sensed the different Auras on these Blades. In his perception, the first Blade emitted White Light, the second emitted purple light, the third emitted black light, and 'Foxfire' emitted a relatively faint Aura.
"Send 'Enma' over!"
He was most interested in this Blade, because Zoro being able to see Enma likely had something to do with this 'Enma'. The key was the Aura on it, which actually made him feel a trace of unease?
Below the platform.
Upon hearing the Order, Stussy took the 'Enma' Sword Stand and personally brought it before Im. The latter didn't stand up and directly grasped the Scabbard.
[Swish----]
Instantly, he drew the Blade out, but immediately an untamed Will emanated from the Blade. A cluster of dark purple Halo appeared, and it even tried to spread onto his arm, causing a hint of contempt to show in Im's eyes.
"Ridiculous!"
[Buzz----]
As he slightly released some of his Haki Strength, this 'Enma' seemed to be startled, and all the purple light froze in place.
"Hmm?"
Just then, Im narrowed his eyes, and alarm bells rang loudly in his Heart, because he found that the surrounding Environment had changed. Stussy and the Kuja Guards had all disappeared.
The entire Main Hall had turned into a barren and dark land filled with light purple mist.
Immediately after, a tall figure emerged from the mist ahead—
A figure completely hidden within a purple cloak, with a pale Skull deep within the hood, holding a large black Scythe in its hand!
"Enma?"
The Golden Ripple Eyes in Im's Pupils suddenly Trembled.
(End of this chapter)