Chapter 298: The Fourth Seven Warlords of the Sea?
A major issue currently facing Im was whether to reveal the intelligence he knew to the Five Elders in advance.
When conquering the Kabaneri World back then, the goal was to allow his subordinates to explore on their own, increasing their experience in all aspects of Other World Conquest.
"That's not right!"
"The Kabaneri World is not a complete civilization. The Conquest Experience gained there is difficult to apply to the Demon Slayer World. Therefore, the current World Government is actually still lacking in this regard."
Thinking of this, Im temporarily dismissed the idea.
In his view, the Kabaneri World could only be considered a 'beginner's tutorial' for the World Government, while the Demon Slayer World was the first 'matchmaking mode' they would face.
Only after winning this Otherworld War would their Conquest Experience be considered complete. Subsequently, when encountering 'familiar' worlds, he would need to utilize his 'prophet' ability to increase Efficiency.
Having made his Decision, Im no longer thought much about the Demon Slayer World, although he still wanted to see Muzan with his own eyes. After all, this kind of cowardly and cautious 'World's Strongest' was quite rare.
In Other Worlds, weren't all BOSSes with Combat Power at the 'Power Ceiling' arrogant, domineering, and full of Ambition?
That's why Muzan Kibutsuji was truly special, quite interesting.
"Huh, Tesoro became a Gold-Gold Fruit Ability User?"
He had just put down the Report about the second Otherworld and picked up the next Document. On it was a picture of Tesoro manipulating Gold, followed by a brief written description below.
He had originally thought that these people's Fate would change under his influence, and everything would develop in different directions. But now it seemed some Matters would still proceed 'as usual'.
Although there was also the conjecture that Devil Fruits would find suitable Masters on their own, seeing it actually happen before his eyes still surprised Im.
"If that's the case, then this kid can't be underestimated anymore."
Just as he had thought before, Im had previously believed that the 'Gold Emperor' wouldn't appear, so he had always regarded Tesoro as merely an entertainer, occasionally having him sing 'songs from the past' or something similar for him.
But now he had eaten the Gold-Gold Fruit.
What did the 'Gold Emperor' represent?
Earning twenty percent of the World's Wealth by building the most luxurious and largest entertainment Cruise Ship!
Possessing Highest Combat Power comparable to a Marine Admiral!
Although without that deeply painful experience, it might affect his Desire for Strength, at least he truly had the Potential and possibility to grow strong.
This was enough for Im to increase his attention on Tesoro, his Investment in him, and his cultivation of him.
"Then guide him to Start a Business and open his own Company, but it must be limited to the scope of the Entertainment Industry. The World Government will fund him with an initial sum of Gold and an ordinary Cruise Ship through Investment. Oh, and also arrange for people to train his Martial Arts..."
Im wrote down his thoughts one by one below the Document. This was actually a concrete manifestation of Authority.
"Speaking of which, I should find some Time to meet with him. There are only three 'Seven Warlords of the Sea' so far. With Tesoro's 'Gold Emperor' Aptitude and money-making Ability/Skill, he is completely qualified to obtain a Position!"
"Gold... Oh, that's right!"
A flash of inspiration struck Im, and he quickly added a sentence below the Document.
Order Gild Tesoro and Stella to board the Ship and follow as soon as possible!
Yes.
He planned to keep this kid by his side for the next period, because he would definitely need his Ability later, and incidentally, have him sing and dance for him.
As for Stella.
After all, they were a couple, and he heard they were completely inseparable. There was no need to force them apart. It was just that her job as a Reporter would have to be temporarily suspended.
Keeping an idle person on such a large Noah's Ark was nothing.
Looking at the next Report.
This time, it was the Report regarding Wano Country.
It said that during the pursuit by the Marines and Ninja, Kozuki Oden's remaining three Vassals, Denjiro, Ashura Doji, and Kawamatsu, jumped down a waterfall and fled into the Deep Sea, disappearing under the desperate cover of the remaining rebellious Samurai.
At the same time, these Samurai, who were die-hard loyalists of the Kozuki Family and other Daimyo Families, were Massacred under Mihawk's Order.
From then on, after the three Massacres by Byrnndi World, Kaido, and this recent one, these Stubborn Elements were basically cleared out.
Mihawk did very well in this regard. Im showed a satisfied Smile and casually put it down.
As for those three Oden Vassals, they were not worth mentioning. It would be fine if they lived in anonymity and hid honestly for the rest of their lives, but if they dared to show their face again, they would certainly die.
Continuing to look at the Document, he had to admit that even after heavy screening by the Five Elders, there were still many Reports reaching his hands, after all, the Scale of the World Government was immense.
Im didn't mind the trouble; instead, he enjoyed it. As he said before, no one would dislike the Feeling of having great Authority in hand!
The Marines had already moved most of the Criminals with a Bounty of less than 100 million from the Underground Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Impel Down to Tequila Wolf in the East Blue, the 'Bridge on the Sea'.
This long-term Mission was finally completed. Seeing this, he was filled with emotion, thinking to himself, "The Marines have really worked hard this year."
As for why it was 'most', that was because the Biochemical Research Institute located on Level 5.5 of Impel Down had specifically requested to keep some as Experiment Materials.
Otherwise, using Pirates with Bounties over 100 million for Experiments would be a bit too luxurious and wasteful.
Next, there was also a report about Sakazuki helping Vegapunk and the Academy of Science create a dormant Active Volcano in the 'Future Kingdom' that always had Magma but would never erupt. According to him, the Difficulty was actually not small; it could be considered Technical Work.
Ah, his true Value was finally reflected now: an infinite Geothermal Energy producer!
Honestly, if the Master of this Mag-Mag Fruit wasn't named Sakazuki, Im would seriously consider transferring him to the rear, specifically responsible for Energy Development work.
Side Effects after Kurusu from the Kabaneri World consumed the Paramecia System Scythe-Scythe Fruit Ability...
The Content of this Document was even more interesting. Im picked up the wine glass on the Coffee Table, took a sip of the mellow Red Wine, and read the Content above with great interest.
Tsk tsk tsk, as expected, Devil Fruits were indeed tailor-made for Beings of the Sea!
It was precisely to verify this point that he had specifically sent a Paramecia System Fruit over back then, rather than an Animal System Fruit which could enhance Physique.
Of course, this would screw over Kurusu, but so what?
After all, allowing him to eat a Devil Fruit was already a type of Grace!
Ten minutes later.
Im finally finished reading all the Documents and wrote his Instructions on them, thereby influencing the Operation of the entire World.
Gently putting down the Blue-Gold Pen in his hand, he sat in his chair without any movement. The 'Enma' placed on the Sword Stand not far away automatically flew into his hand.
This was also a method of using 'God's Domain'. The essence of the so-called Haki was the materialization of Mental Power. At his realm, it was basically no different from Psychokinesis.
"Whoosh—"
Im took a deep breath. He was preparing to explore Hell.
Actually, with his Cautious personality, he didn't really want to enter the completely Unknown and certainly Dangerous Soul Domain alone. But the problem was that currently, no one could Scout/Explore for him, and to break through his current Combat Power Limit, he had to go.
Helpless, he could only take the adventure.
"It seems even a Planet Master can't avoid such moments...."
The next moment, along with the sound of a sword being drawn, Im slowly closed his eyes...