## Chapter 304: The Solution for Aqua Laguna!
Seeing Mumei step in to 'save' Tanjiro, Im sighed inwardly, marveling at the truly wondrous Fate between 'Protagonist' and 'Protagonist'.
Ever since transmigrating to become the biggest BOSS of this Sea Star World, he had taken a particular interest in these Favored Children of the worlds, these Creatures called 'Protagonists'.
But who could blame him? He had transmigrated a bit too early; the 'Protagonist' of Sea Star World might not even be a sperm yet at this Time.
To be honest.
Im had a certain fondness for the little girl Mumei; after all, she was quite cute. However, it wasn't to the extent of being infatuated or constantly protecting her.
When he saw Mumei pierce the Hand Demon's Neck with a Jet Bullet and then casually decapitate it with a single swing of her Blade, he lost interest in watching further.
Because he knew very well there was nothing more to see in the subsequent development.
Furthermore, it would take fifteen days for a new Nichirin Blade to be forged, which was not a short Time for the ever-changing Sea Star World and the World Government.
Im waved his hand again, summoning 'Enma' from the Sword Stand nearby.
Ever since his first journey through Hell, where he officially broke through his centuries-long Haki Limit, he had set a plan.
Namely, to spend ten hours every day cultivating in Hell to improve his Soul Strength.
Because of this, his life had once again become somewhat solitary.
But the Feeling of getting stronger little by little every moment was indeed captivating. It was hard to imagine what level his Haki would reach in a year if he kept up the current pace.
In terms of Combat Power alone.
He could probably fight three Highest Combat Powers simultaneously without losing right now, but that might not be the case in the Future.
Unless others also found a way to break through their Limits, the gap between himself and figures like Garp or Whitebeard would only grow wider.
If there were no Star Gates, no Otherworlds, then this would naturally be beneficial to his Rule over Planet Sea.
However, currently, in order to improve the Combat Power of the World Government Entity and face increasingly Stronger Opponents in the Future, he would have to find ways to actively enhance their Strength later on.
As for what method, he didn't know.
After all, there was only one 'Enma'. Besides, Im first had to ensure his own Strength maintained a sufficient 'Safe Distance'.
[Swish——]
The next second, the Blade was drawn halfway. As wisps of Purple Qi overflowed from the Blade and then spread from his hand to his entire body, Im's eyes slowly closed.
This was the so-called Spirit Roaming Hell.
Three days later.
A strong Wind picked up, Dark Clouds gathered, and the oppressive air pressure weighed down on the gloomy Great Sea. Amidst the roaring Sea Waves, a massive Storm was brewing.
A colossal White Ship, resembling a City, was surrounded by a translucent Air Layer and slowly floated above the black sea of clouds, 'pressing' it beneath itself.
"Lord Saint Nerona, we have arrived in the Water Seven Sea Area!"
Stussy, dressed in a black dress, stockings, and High Heels, with blonde hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, possessed a figure that was undeniably alluring. Yet, the serious makeup on her face didn't seem out of place at all.
Every time Im looked at her, he did feel a sense of aesthetic pleasure, and her overall qualities and Abilities were quite outstanding.
This was why he liked to keep her by his side; she was an excellent Secretary.
"Mm."
Im nodded.
He had chosen this place as the first stop on his journey through the First Half of the Grand Line. Firstly, the City of Water Seven was indeed beautiful. Secondly, he wanted to personally check the research progress of the Sea Train project. Thirdly, he wanted to chat with Shipwright Tom in his capacity as a Celestial Dragon.
"However, the Technician responsible for monitoring the Climate suggests we temporarily refrain from descending, as unfortunately, Water Seven is currently Facing the annual 'Aqua Laguna'."
After listening to Stussy's Report, Im raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, 'How 'lucky', to encounter this just like that?'
The so-called 'Aqua Laguna' was a Super Tsunami capable of submerging two-thirds of Water Seven's Urban Area. Because it occurred in the Grand Line, there was no precise or regular timing for its appearance; it was only known through Experience that it would definitely happen once a year.
Fortunately, it was Accompanied By a massive Storm.
So, the Residents would choose to leave by Ship in advance or stay in the shelters in the Upper District based on the sign of a strong South Wind called 'Karukku' blowing before the massive Storm arrived.
Of course.
This could only guarantee the safety of most people. The damage to the Buildings and houses in the Lower District was unavoidable, even if they took various sealing and waterproofing measures beforehand.
Therefore, every 'Aqua Laguna' filled the entire City's population with Nervousness, Fear, and helplessness.
"Have the Situation below broadcasted to This Saint."
Given the circumstances, Im naturally wanted to see just how powerful this thing was.
"Yes!"
Stussy bowed Respectfully, accepting the Order, and turned to leave with an elegant cat-like stride.
Soon.
A Flying Warship flew out from within Noah's Ark, then plunged into the Dark Clouds, passing through them to the air below.
At the same Time, the real-time Footage they filmed amidst the Wind and Rain appeared on the Virtual Screen in front of Im, and Stussy returned to his side, waiting quietly.
In the Screen Feed, Water Seven, on the dim and vast Great Sea, looked like shivering 'Giants' being battered by Wind and Rain under the Dark Clouds.
The increasingly violent Sea Waves on the Sea Surface continuously pounded the 'Giants'' bodies, making them appear isolated.
"That white Zone is the Future Sea Train Manufacturing Plant, the Sea Train Central Station, and the current Sea Train Research Base, right? Has its Scale already reached this size?"
Im secretly thought as he observed the Position that was roughly the 'left foot' of this 'Giant'.
He had originally wanted to ask if Tom, Guyram, Iceberg, Franky, and others had been properly settled, but then he felt that his subordinates should be able to handle such a small Matter.
The Five Elders were well aware of the Value of the Sea Train to the World Government, and even to the entire Planet Sea.
Time was constantly blown away by the howling Gale, and the heavy rain covering the 'Giant' grew even heavier, but these posed no threat to it.
Even if this heavy rain fell for ten days and ten nights, with Water Seven's nearly perfect Drainage Facilities, no amount of rainwater could wreak havoc.
The key was the Tsunami that had already begun to form on the other side of the Horizon!
Im looked at the Sea Waves in the Screen Feed, which were rolling up Seawater and rapidly increasing in Height at a Speed visible to the naked eye, considering whether he should personally intervene and destroy it.
Although the Scale of this Super Tsunami would be enough to turn a coastal metropolis into 'Atlantis' in his 'Previous Life'.
But in the 'Canon' Timeline, even Luffy and Zoro 'two years ago' were able to punch a 'Tunnel' through the belly of this 'Aqua Laguna'.
They helped the tens of meters long Sea Train pass directly through it, without touching a single drop of Seawater the entire Time.
With his Strength, solving it certainly wouldn't take much effort.
But Im seemed to fall into hesitation. Even when the 'Aqua Laguna' completely formed and heavily impacted Water Seven, he showed no intention of personally taking action.
Because he felt that he could at most help them solve it once, but what about next year? It was treating the symptom, not the root cause, and had no meaning.
It would be better to let the Government Department below accumulate Defense Experience against the 'Aqua Laguna' to better reduce its Destruction to the Sea Train Research Base.
Even if there were certain losses in this process, that was the 'tuition fee' they had to pay, or they had to come up with a permanent solution.
Looking at Water Seven being ravaged by the Super Tsunami, Im fell into deep thought again. After a long while, he stroked his chin and muttered in a low voice.
"I remember Fish-Man Island's Air Reservoir can create a Double-Layer Bubble large enough to cover a City. Since that thing can withstand ten thousand meters of Water Pressure, defending against this Great Tsunami should be no problem, right?"
Im's somewhat immature idea was to replicate or Renovation an Air Reservoir suitable for Water Seven.
"We can have someone ask Fish-Man Island about it. They should have a lot of Data/Files and Technicians over there, after all, that thing definitely needs Maintenance..."
(End of Chapter)