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Chapter 852: Audience with Im! (Three-in-One Chapter 6631 words)
Sea Star Mainland.
Holy Land Mary Geoise, Red Port below the Red Line.
The sunlight here was as bright as ever.
The town, divided into upper and lower levels not far away, was clean and tidy.
People on the streets were well-dressed, with smiles on their faces.
The Yarukiman Mangroves, towering hundreds of meters high on both sides, with a large bubble covering their tops, gave people an incredibly peaceful and comfortable feeling.
Coupled with the crystal-clear small bubbles in the fresh air, it was as if they were hinting to everyone who came that living near the Holy Land meant having such a dreamlike happy life.
And on the wall of the Red Line.
The enormous Five-Circle Cross and the large bold black letters "WORLD GOVT" brought a strong Visual Impact and Mind shock to people's Minds.
However.
At this moment, the entire Port was guarded by large numbers of Marine Soldiers.
This was due to the arrival of three Marine Warships.
On the central Warship, three tall figures, wearing their White Justice Coats, slowly descended the wide Wooden Board.
"I really didn't expect your Proposal to actually be allowed!"
"As expected of you, Sengoku, Puhahahaha!"
Garp looked at his Old Friend walking in front of him and let out his characteristic iconic laugh.
"This Old Man merely made the Proposal. What truly worked should be everyone's joint signature. Only then would it receive Importance from the Higher-Ups."
Sengoku, wearing a Marine cap, had his hands in his Pockets. Various Medals hung on the Chest of his white Suit.
Even the Golden Decoration on his Coat of Justice looked more luxurious than those of the two behind him.
This was the most obvious change after the Fleet Admiral position transformed from a simple Position into a formal Military Rank.
Also, the Salary and Prize Money increased.
"Ara la la la, speaking of which, I'm really looking forward to it, the Master of the Star Gate..."
Kuzan chuckled softly, following half a step behind Garp.
Although his Rank was the same as Garp's, and his Strength had increased significantly with Natural Energy Cultivation, he was still willing to do so.
"This Old Man hopes to witness a higher level of Strength!"
Garp looked up at the Red Line, which extended into the Cloud Layer, his Gaze flashing with eagerness.
Now Dragon was doing very well in the Ministry of Police Affairs.
So, he didn't have the troubles he had in the 'Canon'.
His hometown in the East Blue was also becoming increasingly prosperous and harmonious under the World Government's various Benefits Policies.
The Goa Kingdom no longer had anything like the 'Gray Terminal'.
Its Facilities were in no way inferior to the Red Port Town here.
Government Compound, Police Station, Public Hospital, Public School, Power Plant, Rider's Road, Park, everything was available.
The Nobility of those Kingdoms could only put on arrogant Postures in front of the Civilians.
They dared not do anything more excessive.
Before, Dragon's Ministry of Police Affairs had dealt with many Nobility and some Royalty Members who had committed evil deeds.
Every time he returned there, Garp could always feel the immense Benefits that the Conquest of Otherworlds brought to the World.
So, he no longer dwelled on those useless thoughts.
He felt that he was just a Soldier, a Veteran, and his job was to obey Orders and fight.
Also, he enjoyed the pleasure brought by the Gravity Training Ground every day.
That process of his Body gradually becoming stronger and tougher through Suffering.
It truly made him unable to stop, completely immersed in it.
Garp could clearly feel that his current self could easily suppress his self from five years ago.
He even felt that his Strength and Haki were getting closer and closer to that blurry line in his Mind...
"Gurararara, you will definitely see it!"
Suddenly.
Another familiar loud laugh rang out from behind.
Sengoku, Garp, and Kuzan stopped and turned around.
They saw Edward Newgate standing on his Moby Dick, which looked like a large Whale.
"Yo, isn't this the King of the Whitebeard Kingdom? Why are you here too?"
Garp put his pinky finger in his nostril, putting on a look of great disdain for the other party.
"Hmph!"
Seeing this, Newgate said nothing and didn't wait for the Moby Dick to dock properly.
He directly made a big leap and heavily slammed down in front of the three of them.
*Bang!*
Immediately, a surging Wind Pressure spread outwards.
This made the Marine Soldiers standing guard around them struggle to keep their balance and also caused Garp and the others' Coats of Justice to flap violently.
This display of power truly startled many people.
They thought that 'Whitebeard' was going to fight the Iron Fist Admiral Garp in this place.
"This Old Man is an 'Honorary Admiral', my Rank is not lower than you, a mere Veteran. If you can come, of course, This Old Man can come too!"
Edward Newgate, relying on his enormous Height of nearly seven meters, looked down at Garp and grinned lightly.
It's worth mentioning that he didn't bring 'Murakumogiri' with him.
Because this time, he genuinely just wanted to see Im again.
Although with the help of the Medical Academy, the Internal Injuries accumulated over the years had recovered as before.
Naturally, he also immediately started using the Gravity Training Ground.
His Strength could also be said to be vastly different from the Past, but he still had no intention of challenging Im again.
Because the scene where Im suppressed the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' in its Tyrannosaurus Transformation with Haki in the Imperial Arms World before.
Made Edward Newgate completely realize that the Strength of the two sides was not on the same level at all.
Just like the Gap between those so-called Vice Admirals in the Military and himself.
But he was happy to see Garp challenge Im and then get severely beaten.
It should be very interesting~~
"Tch~"
Garp pouted, then took his hand down and asked, "Can you tell me now about the process of being defeated by that Lord Imu back then?"
"Well said, Mama also wants to hear it, 'Whitebeard', how about you reveal a little?"
Just then, everyone's familiar loud laugh echoed in the Sky again.
Immediately after, everyone saw Charlotte Linlin flying over on 'Zeus'.
In the distance on the Sea Surface, they could also see the Ship's silhouette of the Queen Mama Chanter.
"I didn't expect even you to be notified."
Sengoku maintained his posture with his hands in his Pockets, looking at Linlin, who appeared in front of them in the blink of an eye and was slowly floating in Mid-air, and said thoughtfully.
"It seems that Lord Imu is truly prepared to have a chat with us."
Garp, however, waved his hand and said with a very annoying smile, "We'll know about that later. This Old Man is more interested in hearing about the defeat experience of this 'World's Strongest Man'!"
"Garp, it seems you haven't been beaten by This Old Man for too long, making you forget the Suffering of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit hitting your Body."
Newgate narrowed his eyes, which flashed with Cold Light, and his hands were slowly clenching.
"Puhahahaha!"
But Garp retorted without showing any weakness.
He looked up directly at the former's terrifying Gaze and grinned widely.
"Something I've never felt, where would there be forgetting? But This Old Man's Fists are harder than before recently. I can let you experience it yourself, Whitebeard~"
For a moment, the Atmosphere in the Red Port became extremely tense and oppressive, following the passionate eye contact between these two Big Shots.
The sound of the waves hitting the Dock repeatedly.
Gave the surrounding Marines a dull feeling of constantly being struck in their Hearts.
"Alright, if you want to fight, there will be plenty of opportunities later!"
Fortunately, Sengoku took a step forward and stood between Garp and Newgate, completely unconcerned about the increasingly powerful Aura emanating from the two of them.
"We are about to meet the other party. Adjust your Mindsets."
Even now, Sengoku didn't know how he should address Im.
Calling him 'Lord' also felt a bit awkward. Everything depended on the Result of this Meeting.
"Hmph!"
"Hmph!"
Seeing Sengoku start walking towards the Town, Garp and Newgate turned their heads away with displeased expressions and followed without a word.
"Ara la la la, thankfully Fleet Admiral Sengoku is here."
Kuzan looked relieved as the Atmosphere eased.
Then, seeing Charlotte Linlin also planning to walk with them.
He asked curiously, "'BIG MOM' san, can't you fly? Why don't you just go up directly?"
"That wouldn't be fun. Since we met here, it's more lively to walk together, Mamamama~"
Charlotte Linlin laughed cheerfully.
Honestly, when she was in a good mood, she looked quite amiable.
"I see."
Kuzan nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
In the blink of an eye.
The five people took the Bubble Cable Car along the wall of the Red Line, and after nearly forty minutes, they finally reached the top.
There was no other way, after all, it was several thousand meters high.
Next, they still needed to walk up a relatively steep and long Steps / Stairway before officially entering the Zone of Holy Land Mary Geoise.
Actually, they could have called for an Airship.
But Sengoku and these old Marines still preferred to take their own Seaships by sea.
Newgate was similar; compared to Airships, he preferred Seaships.
As for the time it took, as long as they weren't late, no one cared.
"Linlin!"
Just as Sengoku and the other five stepped out of the final Main Gate onto a vibrant Earth with clear Rivers, Kaido's very happy voice came over.
Indeed.
Not far away, several people had been waiting for a long time.
Besides Kaido, who was waving at them, oh no, it should be at Charlotte Linlin.
There was Kong from the Command Department, Tsuru from the Staff Department, Zephyr from the Military and Political Department and Air Force Headquarters Marshal, and Marshal (Army Headquarters) Raimon.
As well as Army Headquarters Admiral Sakazuki and Douglas Bullet.
And Shiki, the Admiral (Air Force Headquarters), who had specifically returned from the Moon.
Some of these people were there because their workplaces were on the Red Line, while others arrived by Airship, so they arrived quite a bit earlier.
When Sengoku, Garp, Newgate, Kuzan, and Charlotte Linlin approached.
The lineup In the Court was absolutely magnificent.
Every single person here, if placed in Im's Previous Life, in any Pirate King themed game, could be considered an SSR Rank existence!
This was the current World Government!
And now.
They were going to have an audience with that mysterious Master of the Star Gate, the founder of the World Government, Lord Imu, the God of the Celestial Dragons!
The entire Team was arranged like this.
Kong stood at the very front.
Behind him were Zephyr, Sengoku, Tsuru, and Raimon.
After them were Garp, Sakazuki, Bullet, and Kuzan.
Further back were Newgate, Linlin, Shiki, and Kaido.
Newgate and the others didn't consider themselves inferior to the people in front.
It was because those who originated from being Pirates got along better with each other.
The area of Mary Geoise was quite large, and it would take some walking to reach Pangaea Castle.
As for Bullet, who also originated from being a Pirate, his Situation was somewhat special.
He no longer cared about being a Pirate or not.
He had completely integrated himself into the Identity of a Soldier.
So, he didn't hang out with Newgate, Shiki, and the others.
Not to mention that he secretly held the Identity of a 'Shichibukai'.
This also made Sakazuki's Attitude towards Bullet much friendlier.
At the same time, his dislike for Crocodile grew stronger.
The reason Aramaki could enter the Ninja World alone earlier was because of Sakazuki's Support.
The meeting time promised was two in the afternoon.
At one thirty-five.
This Team, which included almost all the Military High Command's thirteen Fleet Admirals and Admirals, arrived in front of the grand and majestic Pangaea Castle.
The reason it was 'almost' was because Borsalino didn't come.
The Holy Land Garrison guarding here had already raised the Steel Gates of the inner and outer two Checkpoints in advance.
At the same time, they stood tall with chests out, holding Spears without looking sideways, standing on both sides of the wide Paths.
Their White Cloaks hung quietly against their Armor behind them.
They would only sway gently when a breeze blew through.
However, no matter how these Knights displayed their Postures.
They couldn't shift the Line of Sight of the thirteen Big Shots onto them.
Because on both sides of the first Gate.
Two 'Giant God Soldiers' wearing Golden Armor and holding Golden Greatswords and Golden Great Axes stood on the left and right sides.
They were 'Thunder Giant' Dorry, who ate the Logia System Plasma-Plasma Fruit, and 'Disaster Giant' Brogy, who ate the Mythical Zoan: Yamata no Orochi Fruit.
Their presence.
Reminded everyone of the spectacular scene in the Imperial Arms World when Noah's Ark emerged from the 'Sky Gate'.
Followed by three Golden Giants descending from the Sky like God's Envoys.
Announcing the Holy Edict to the World.
Sengoku, Garp, Sakazuki, and the others exchanged glances.
Then they walked through the Gate without a word.
Although they could feel the powerful Aura of these two 'Giant God Soldiers'.
No one present paid much Importance to it.
Next was the second Gate connecting the inside and outside of the Castle.
Here, too, two 'Giant God Soldiers' stood imposingly on either side.
They were 'Fire Giant' Surtr, who ate the Logia System Flame-Flame Fruit, and 'Frost Giant' Utgard, who ate the Logia System Snow-Snow Fruit.
Passing through here meant officially entering the interior of Pangaea Castle.
Then they went up to the upper level.
The thirteen people had just arrived at the floor where the Empty Hall was located.
They immediately saw that at the end of the Corridor, which was wide enough to be comparable to a modern two-Roadway.
Two more 'Giant God Soldiers' appeared, guarding the Main Gate on either side.
They were 'Gate Giant' Oimo, who ate the Paramecia: Door-Door Fruit, and 'Guardian Giant' Kashi, who had recently eaten the Paramecia: Barrier-Barrier Fruit.
'Red Count' Redfield was traveling around with his Partner Pato.
Although they hadn't found the Nika Fruit and Dark-Dark Fruit yet.
They were lucky enough to find the Barrier-Barrier Fruit, which Kaido had knocked away with a club, on their journey.
Six of them!
Garp and the others counted silently.
Adding the Giant God Soldier who was responsible for announcing the Holy Edict before but was not present now.
That would be Saul. It seemed there were a total of seven 'Giant God Soldiers'.
The next moment.
Oimo and Kashi tacitly pushed open the Empty Hall Main Gate behind them.
A bright Red Carpet extended directly into the depths of the quiet Main Hall.
"What?!"
When Kong, Sengoku, Raimon, Tsuru, and Zephyr, who were at the very front, subconsciously looked inside.
Their Pupils not only suddenly constricted into pinpricks, but their Eyes also involuntarily widened, and their faces showed shock.
Because they saw five familiar Back Views, kneeling on the other end of the Red Carpet...
The five people with the highest Authority in the World Government.
The Five Elders!
They seemed to be bowing and submitting to a certain person.
This scene was truly shocking to these Military High Command members.
"What's wrong?"
"Hurry up and go inside, Sengoku~"
Garp, seeing these five people blocking the door and not entering, urged them somewhat confusedly.
"Okay."
Sengoku didn't turn back, just nodded, and with a heavy Heart, followed Kong's Back View and stepped into the Empty Hall again.
But before three seconds passed.
The instincts of Powerhouses made them tense their nerves and muscles in an instant.
Because they felt a strong Sense of Urgency and Unease.
As if every bit of Air here could threaten them.
But how was this possible?
Soon.
Garp, Newgate, Shiki, and the others who walked in successively also had the same Feeling.
This immediately made them vigilant and their Gaze towards their surroundings was filled with Vigilance.
The Atmosphere became increasingly Solemn as the people on the Red Carpet moved forward.
Even a straightforward guy like Garp kept a straight face and remained silent.
Especially when he saw the Back Views of the Five Elders kneeling in front, his Expression also changed drastically.
Immediately.
Everyone subconsciously looked up, their Gaze sweeping over the three layers of tall Stone Platforms.
They saw the white-clothed figure seated on the Empty Throne.
The other party's indifferent Gaze seemed to glance down casually.
Instantly.
That Haki, which was above all things, like a Heavenly God in the World, as if looking down on everything.
Even without forming any obvious Shockwave similar to Conqueror's Haki.
Still caused Sengoku, Garp, Sakazuki, Newgate, Kaido, Linlin, and everyone else present to feel a strong Impact on both the visual and Mind levels.
Especially that instinctive, completely uncontrollable Unease, sense of threat, and Nervousness.
It even made these Top Experts, who were famous outside, personally experience what it meant to feel Fear from the bottom of their Hearts.
Especially Charlotte Linlin, who was most skilled at playing with Fear and using Fear to extract others' Souls.
Her plump face froze, and her Pupils trembled violently.
And she immediately lowered her Gaze.
An invisible Pressure permeated everyone's Minds.
The already quiet Main Hall became even more silent.
Even though Sengoku had thought a lot before, he remained silent at this moment.
He only felt that the surrounding Light had dimmed slightly.
"I heard."
At this moment, an extremely cold voice drifted down from above. It gave a feeling of ultimate self-importance, instinctively making people listen attentively.
"You... sought an audience with me, the Powerhouses of this Era, my subjects."
As the words fell, the thirteen people standing behind the kneeling Five Elders remained silent for a long time.
Finally, Garp couldn't stand it anymore and was the first to open his mouth to answer.
"Yes, we... Hmm?!"
But who would have thought that before Garp could finish speaking.
The surrounding Air, which already made them feel like they had thorns in their backs and was as sticky as water.
Instantly froze into an unimaginably heavy Pressure.
*Roar roar roar roar...*
The thirteen people's expressions changed drastically, and surging Haki burst forth from their bodies, instinctively resisting the Pressure squeezing from all directions.
But this emitted Armament Haki.
They couldn't even last for three seconds before collapsing onto the fluffy Red Carpet, half-kneeling.
These were Fleet Admirals and Admirals of the Military, Representing the World Government's Highest Combat Power!
Strangely, the Five Elders in front seemed unaffected.
"Since you are subjects, you should assume the Posture of subjects... when replying."
Im's voice once again reached everyone's ears from above.
These words made the expressions of the thirteen people below the platform vary.
Among them, Kong, Sengoku, Zephyr, Garp, Tsuru, Raimon, Sakazuki, Kuzan, and Bullet merely had solemn expressions and furrowed brows.
At the same time, they silently increased the Emission of their Haki outwards.
They wanted to see how strong the Aura Im was releasing truly was.
Most of these people, who originated from the Military, did not show too strong resistance because of the Five Elders' exemplary behavior.
Coupled with Im's Identity.
But Newgate, Kaido, and Shiki were filled with Anger.
Even Newgate, who had been defeated before, had terrifying Rage in his eyes.
They felt they were being insulted by Im!
"Ahhhhhhh——————"
The three of them roared almost simultaneously, surging Air Currents mixed with various Lightning bursts forth from their bodies like erupting volcanoes.
Even Charlotte Linlin, for some reason, her eyes became circles within circles.
Then, after the three of them, a pink Air Current carrying Lightning burst forth.
"Roar!!!"
Conqueror's Haki!
The combined release of Conqueror's Haki from four Powerhouses who could Represent the Highest Combat Power on the World.
This allowed them to gradually push back the invisible Pressure on their bodies.
It was as if a gradually growing layer appeared between their bodies and the Air.
And it allowed their half-kneeling Postures to straighten up little by little.
"Hmph—"
But just when Newgate, Shiki, Kaido, and Linlin, who was in a frenzy, thought they could stand up.
Im merely let out a nasal sound.
The next moment.
The originally dim Empty Hall suddenly became much brighter.
Sengoku, Zephyr, Sakazuki, and the others who were 'obedient' and didn't experience greater Pressure.
Noticed golden fluorescent light appearing in the surrounding Air.
Then they watched in astonishment as the Conqueror's Haki on Newgate, Shiki, Kaido, and Linlin's bodies was forcefully pushed back into their bodies!
So strong!
Incredibly strong, completely not a competition on the same level!
No wonder the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' in 'Tyrannosaurus Transformation' was easily suppressed before.
It turned out that the Pressure it faced at that time was so terrifying!
Newgate finally showed a bitter expression.
He shook his head helplessly, then withdrew his Conqueror's Haki.
He only kept a layer of Armament Haki on his Body Surface, which greatly reduced the Pressure he felt.
This once again made him feel how unfathomable Im's mastery over Haki Control was.
The second was Kaido.
He thought of how much he liked his current Life, and he thought of his Daughter Yamato at the War Military Academy.
Furthermore.
He felt that since Im had such Strength, it wasn't unacceptable to have him as his Boss. Coupled with the other party's Identity and control over the Star Gate.
It was much more comfortable than listening to those old farts, the Five Elders!
The third was Shiki.
After realizing that he was truly powerless to resist, he accepted this cruel reality. He really didn't want to be thrown into 'Infinite Hell' again.
Once a person has experienced the feeling of losing Freedom and then regained Freedom, that person will be even more afraid of losing Freedom again.
'Infinite Hell' was a life sentence.
And it was a life sentence in a small black room with no time for fresh air...
Finally, it was Charlotte Linlin.
However, she had clearly completely lost her Rationality, so she was still howling and struggling wildly.
"Presumptuous!"
This caused Im's already sharp Gaze to turn cold.
He gently hooked his Right Index Finger and middle finger towards Charlotte Linlin.
The latter's rioting Body suddenly stopped, and at the same time, a Heart-shaped Red Heart flew out from her Body!
This scene was clearly seen by Sengoku and the others.
Then they noticed that Linlin had fallen into a Coma.
This caused a look of anxiety to appear on Kaido's face...
On the other side.
When the Red Heart flew in front of Im, he put it away.
After all, now was not the time to deal with this.
"You, what did you do to Lin, Linlin?!"
At this moment, Kaido's angry questioning shout echoed in the Main Hall.
Im glanced at him, saying nothing.
But the golden Pressure on Kaido's body instantly increased dramatically, pressing him down hard onto the Red Carpet.
Before, his Haki was dispersed among everyone, at most only making them half-kneel, and the lasting Effect wouldn't be too long.
But now, it was basically all concentrated on Kaido.
This gave others a Deja Vu that even a Combat Power of Kaido's Rank could be arbitrarily suppressed on the Ground, unable to move.
This once again heavily shocked the Minds of Garp, Shiki, and the others.
"Now you can say what you want to ask."
Im cupped his Right Hand and rested it on the armrest of the Empty Throne, supporting his Cheek.
He tilted his head slightly and calmly looked down at those below the platform, who were either half-kneeling or sprawled on the Ground...
The Five Elders! Fleet Admirals! Admirals!
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Also, another esteemed Elder has arrived to congratulate the World Government!
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Sea Star Mainland.
Holy Land Mary Geoise, Red Port below the Red Line.
The sunlight here was as bright as ever.
The town, divided into upper and lower levels not far away, was clean and tidy.
People on the streets were well-dressed, with smiles on their faces.
The Yarukiman Mangroves, towering hundreds of meters high on both sides, with a large bubble covering their tops, gave people an incredibly peaceful and comfortable feeling.
Coupled with the crystal-clear small bubbles in the fresh air, it was as if they were hinting to everyone who came that living near the Holy Land meant having such a dreamlike happy life.
And on the wall of the Red Line.
The enormous Five-Circle Cross and the large bold black letters "WORLD GOVT" brought a strong Visual Impact and Mind shock to people's Minds.
However.
At this moment, the entire Port was guarded by large numbers of Marine Soldiers.
This was due to the arrival of three Marine Warships.
On the central Warship, three tall figures, wearing their White Justice Coats, slowly descended the wide Wooden Board.
"I really didn't expect your Proposal to actually be allowed!"
"As expected of you, Sengoku, Puhahahaha!"
Garp looked at his Old Friend walking in front of him and let out his characteristic iconic laugh.
"This Old Man merely made the Proposal. What truly worked should be everyone's joint signature. Only then would it receive Importance from the Higher-Ups."
Sengoku, wearing a Marine cap, had his hands in his Pockets. Various Medals hung on the Chest of his white Suit.
Even the Golden Decoration on his Coat of Justice looked more luxurious than those of the two behind him.
This was the most obvious change after the Fleet Admiral position transformed from a simple Position into a formal Military Rank.
Also, the Salary and Prize Money increased.
"Ara la la la, speaking of which, I'm really looking forward to it, the Master of the Star Gate..."
Kuzan chuckled softly, following half a step behind Garp.
Although his Rank was the same as Garp's, and his Strength had increased significantly with Natural Energy Cultivation, he was still willing to do so.
"This Old Man hopes to witness a higher level of Strength!"
Garp looked up at the Red Line, which extended into the Cloud Layer, his Gaze flashing with eagerness.
Now Dragon was doing very well in the Ministry of Police Affairs.
So, he didn't have the troubles he had in the 'Canon'.
His hometown in the East Blue was also becoming increasingly prosperous and harmonious under the World Government's various Benefits Policies.
The Goa Kingdom no longer had anything like the 'Gray Terminal'.
Its Facilities were in no way inferior to the Red Port Town here.
Government Compound, Police Station, Public Hospital, Public School, Power Plant, Rider's Road, Park, everything was available.
The Nobility of those Kingdoms could only put on arrogant Postures in front of the Civilians.
They dared not do anything more excessive.
Before, Dragon's Ministry of Police Affairs had dealt with many Nobility and some Royalty Members who had committed evil deeds.
Every time he returned there, Garp could always feel the immense Benefits that the Conquest of Otherworlds brought to the World.
So, he no longer dwelled on those useless thoughts.
He felt that he was just a Soldier, a Veteran, and his job was to obey Orders and fight.
Also, he enjoyed the pleasure brought by the Gravity Training Ground every day.
That process of his Body gradually becoming stronger and tougher through Suffering.
It truly made him unable to stop, completely immersed in it.
Garp could clearly feel that his current self could easily suppress his self from five years ago.
He even felt that his Strength and Haki were getting closer and closer to that blurry line in his Mind...
"Gurararara, you will definitely see it!"
Suddenly.
Another familiar loud laugh rang out from behind.
Sengoku, Garp, and Kuzan stopped and turned around.
They saw Edward Newgate standing on his Moby Dick, which looked like a large Whale.
"Yo, isn't this the King of the Whitebeard Kingdom? Why are you here too?"
Garp put his pinky finger in his nostril, putting on a look of great disdain for the other party.
"Hmph!"
Seeing this, Newgate said nothing and didn't wait for the Moby Dick to dock properly.
He directly made a big leap and heavily slammed down in front of the three of them.
*Bang!*
Immediately, a surging Wind Pressure spread outwards.
This made the Marine Soldiers standing guard around them struggle to keep their balance and also caused Garp and the others' Coats of Justice to flap violently.
This display of power truly startled many people.
They thought that 'Whitebeard' was going to fight the Iron Fist Admiral Garp in this place.
"This Old Man is an 'Honorary Admiral', my Rank is not lower than you, a mere Veteran. If you can come, of course, This Old Man can come too!"
Edward Newgate, relying on his enormous Height of nearly seven meters, looked down at Garp and grinned lightly.
It's worth mentioning that he didn't bring 'Murakumogiri' with him.
Because this time, he genuinely just wanted to see Im again.
Although with the help of the Medical Academy, the Internal Injuries accumulated over the years had recovered as before.
Naturally, he also immediately started using the Gravity Training Ground.
His Strength could also be said to be vastly different from the Past, but he still had no intention of challenging Im again.
Because the scene where Im suppressed the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' in its Tyrannosaurus Transformation with Haki in the Imperial Arms World before.
Made Edward Newgate completely realize that the Strength of the two sides was not on the same level at all.
Just like the Gap between those so-called Vice Admirals in the Military and himself.
But he was happy to see Garp challenge Im and then get severely beaten.
It should be very interesting~~
"Tch~"
Garp pouted, then took his hand down and asked, "Can you tell me now about the process of being defeated by that Lord Imu back then?"
"Well said, Mama also wants to hear it, 'Whitebeard', how about you reveal a little?"
Just then, everyone's familiar loud laugh echoed in the Sky again.
Immediately after, everyone saw Charlotte Linlin flying over on 'Zeus'.
In the distance on the Sea Surface, they could also see the Ship's silhouette of the Queen Mama Chanter.
"I didn't expect even you to be notified."
Sengoku maintained his posture with his hands in his Pockets, looking at Linlin, who appeared in front of them in the blink of an eye and was slowly floating in Mid-air, and said thoughtfully.
"It seems that Lord Imu is truly prepared to have a chat with us."
Garp, however, waved his hand and said with a very annoying smile, "We'll know about that later. This Old Man is more interested in hearing about the defeat experience of this 'World's Strongest Man'!"
"Garp, it seems you haven't been beaten by This Old Man for too long, making you forget the Suffering of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit hitting your Body."
Newgate narrowed his eyes, which flashed with Cold Light, and his hands were slowly clenching.
"Puhahahaha!"
But Garp retorted without showing any weakness.
He looked up directly at the former's terrifying Gaze and grinned widely.
"Something I've never felt, where would there be forgetting? But This Old Man's Fists are harder than before recently. I can let you experience it yourself, Whitebeard~"
For a moment, the Atmosphere in the Red Port became extremely tense and oppressive, following the passionate eye contact between these two Big Shots.
The sound of the waves hitting the Dock repeatedly.
Gave the surrounding Marines a dull feeling of constantly being struck in their Hearts.
"Alright, if you want to fight, there will be plenty of opportunities later!"
Fortunately, Sengoku took a step forward and stood between Garp and Newgate, completely unconcerned about the increasingly powerful Aura emanating from the two of them.
"We are about to meet the other party. Adjust your Mindsets."
Even now, Sengoku didn't know how he should address Im.
Calling him 'Lord' also felt a bit awkward. Everything depended on the Result of this Meeting.
"Hmph!"
"Hmph!"
Seeing Sengoku start walking towards the Town, Garp and Newgate turned their heads away with displeased expressions and followed without a word.
"Ara la la la, thankfully Fleet Admiral Sengoku is here."
Kuzan looked relieved as the Atmosphere eased.
Then, seeing Charlotte Linlin also planning to walk with them.
He asked curiously, "'BIG MOM' san, can't you fly? Why don't you just go up directly?"
"That wouldn't be fun. Since we met here, it's more lively to walk together, Mamamama~"
Charlotte Linlin laughed cheerfully.
Honestly, when she was in a good mood, she looked quite amiable.
"I see."
Kuzan nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
In the blink of an eye.
The five people took the Bubble Cable Car along the wall of the Red Line, and after nearly forty minutes, they finally reached the top.
There was no other way, after all, it was several thousand meters high.
Next, they still needed to walk up a relatively steep and long Steps / Stairway before officially entering the Zone of Holy Land Mary Geoise.
Actually, they could have called for an Airship.
But Sengoku and these old Marines still preferred to take their own Seaships by sea.
Newgate was similar; compared to Airships, he preferred Seaships.
As for the time it took, as long as they weren't late, no one cared.
"Linlin!"
Just as Sengoku and the other five stepped out of the final Main Gate onto a vibrant Earth with clear Rivers, Kaido's very happy voice came over.
Indeed.
Not far away, several people had been waiting for a long time.
Besides Kaido, who was waving at them, oh no, it should be at Charlotte Linlin.
There was Kong from the Command Department, Tsuru from the Staff Department, Zephyr from the Military and Political Department and Air Force Headquarters Marshal, and Marshal (Army Headquarters) Raimon.
As well as Army Headquarters Admiral Sakazuki and Douglas Bullet.
And Shiki, the Admiral (Air Force Headquarters), who had specifically returned from the Moon.
Some of these people were there because their workplaces were on the Red Line, while others arrived by Airship, so they arrived quite a bit earlier.
When Sengoku, Garp, Newgate, Kuzan, and Charlotte Linlin approached.
The lineup In the Court was absolutely magnificent.
Every single person here, if placed in Im's Previous Life, in any Pirate King themed game, could be considered an SSR Rank existence!
This was the current World Government!
And now.
They were going to have an audience with that mysterious Master of the Star Gate, the founder of the World Government, Lord Imu, the God of the Celestial Dragons!
The entire Team was arranged like this.
Kong stood at the very front.
Behind him were Zephyr, Sengoku, Tsuru, and Raimon.
After them were Garp, Sakazuki, Bullet, and Kuzan.
Further back were Newgate, Linlin, Shiki, and Kaido.
Newgate and the others didn't consider themselves inferior to the people in front.
It was because those who originated from being Pirates got along better with each other.
The area of Mary Geoise was quite large, and it would take some walking to reach Pangaea Castle.
As for Bullet, who also originated from being a Pirate, his Situation was somewhat special.
He no longer cared about being a Pirate or not.
He had completely integrated himself into the Identity of a Soldier.
So, he didn't hang out with Newgate, Shiki, and the others.
Not to mention that he secretly held the Identity of a 'Shichibukai'.
This also made Sakazuki's Attitude towards Bullet much friendlier.
At the same time, his dislike for Crocodile grew stronger.
The reason Aramaki could enter the Ninja World alone earlier was because of Sakazuki's Support.
The meeting time promised was two in the afternoon.
At one thirty-five.
This Team, which included almost all the Military High Command's thirteen Fleet Admirals and Admirals, arrived in front of the grand and majestic Pangaea Castle.
The reason it was 'almost' was because Borsalino didn't come.
The Holy Land Garrison guarding here had already raised the Steel Gates of the inner and outer two Checkpoints in advance.
At the same time, they stood tall with chests out, holding Spears without looking sideways, standing on both sides of the wide Paths.
Their White Cloaks hung quietly against their Armor behind them.
They would only sway gently when a breeze blew through.
However, no matter how these Knights displayed their Postures.
They couldn't shift the Line of Sight of the thirteen Big Shots onto them.
Because on both sides of the first Gate.
Two 'Giant God Soldiers' wearing Golden Armor and holding Golden Greatswords and Golden Great Axes stood on the left and right sides.
They were 'Thunder Giant' Dorry, who ate the Logia System Plasma-Plasma Fruit, and 'Disaster Giant' Brogy, who ate the Mythical Zoan: Yamata no Orochi Fruit.
Their presence.
Reminded everyone of the spectacular scene in the Imperial Arms World when Noah's Ark emerged from the 'Sky Gate'.
Followed by three Golden Giants descending from the Sky like God's Envoys.
Announcing the Holy Edict to the World.
Sengoku, Garp, Sakazuki, and the others exchanged glances.
Then they walked through the Gate without a word.
Although they could feel the powerful Aura of these two 'Giant God Soldiers'.
No one present paid much Importance to it.
Next was the second Gate connecting the inside and outside of the Castle.
Here, too, two 'Giant God Soldiers' stood imposingly on either side.
They were 'Fire Giant' Surtr, who ate the Logia System Flame-Flame Fruit, and 'Frost Giant' Utgard, who ate the Logia System Snow-Snow Fruit.
Passing through here meant officially entering the interior of Pangaea Castle.
Then they went up to the upper level.
The thirteen people had just arrived at the floor where the Empty Hall was located.
They immediately saw that at the end of the Corridor, which was wide enough to be comparable to a modern two-Roadway.
Two more 'Giant God Soldiers' appeared, guarding the Main Gate on either side.
They were 'Gate Giant' Oimo, who ate the Paramecia: Door-Door Fruit, and 'Guardian Giant' Kashi, who had recently eaten the Paramecia: Barrier-Barrier Fruit.
'Red Count' Redfield was traveling around with his Partner Pato.
Although they hadn't found the Nika Fruit and Dark-Dark Fruit yet.
They were lucky enough to find the Barrier-Barrier Fruit, which Kaido had knocked away with a club, on their journey.
Six of them!
Garp and the others counted silently.
Adding the Giant God Soldier who was responsible for announcing the Holy Edict before but was not present now.
That would be Saul. It seemed there were a total of seven 'Giant God Soldiers'.
The next moment.
Oimo and Kashi tacitly pushed open the Empty Hall Main Gate behind them.
A bright Red Carpet extended directly into the depths of the quiet Main Hall.
"What?!"
When Kong, Sengoku, Raimon, Tsuru, and Zephyr, who were at the very front, subconsciously looked inside.
Their Pupils not only suddenly constricted into pinpricks, but their Eyes also involuntarily widened, and their faces showed shock.
Because they saw five familiar Back Views, kneeling on the other end of the Red Carpet...
The five people with the highest Authority in the World Government.
The Five Elders!
They seemed to be bowing and submitting to a certain person.
This scene was truly shocking to these Military High Command members.
"What's wrong?"
"Hurry up and go inside, Sengoku~"
Garp, seeing these five people blocking the door and not entering, urged them somewhat confusedly.
"Okay."
Sengoku didn't turn back, just nodded, and with a heavy Heart, followed Kong's Back View and stepped into the Empty Hall again.
But before three seconds passed.
The instincts of Powerhouses made them tense their nerves and muscles in an instant.
Because they felt a strong Sense of Urgency and Unease.
As if every bit of Air here could threaten them.
But how was this possible?
Soon.
Garp, Newgate, Shiki, and the others who walked in successively also had the same Feeling.
This immediately made them vigilant and their Gaze towards their surroundings was filled with Vigilance.
The Atmosphere became increasingly Solemn as the people on the Red Carpet moved forward.
Even a straightforward guy like Garp kept a straight face and remained silent.
Especially when he saw the Back Views of the Five Elders kneeling in front, his Expression also changed drastically.
Immediately.
Everyone subconsciously looked up, their Gaze sweeping over the three layers of tall Stone Platforms.
They saw the white-clothed figure seated on the Empty Throne.
The other party's indifferent Gaze seemed to glance down casually.
Instantly.
That Haki, which was above all things, like a Heavenly God in the World, as if looking down on everything.
Even without forming any obvious Shockwave similar to Conqueror's Haki.
Still caused Sengoku, Garp, Sakazuki, Newgate, Kaido, Linlin, and everyone else present to feel a strong Impact on both the visual and Mind levels.
Especially that instinctive, completely uncontrollable Unease, sense of threat, and Nervousness.
It even made these Top Experts, who were famous outside, personally experience what it meant to feel Fear from the bottom of their Hearts.
Especially Charlotte Linlin, who was most skilled at playing with Fear and using Fear to extract others' Souls.
Her plump face froze, and her Pupils trembled violently.
And she immediately lowered her Gaze.
An invisible Pressure permeated everyone's Minds.
The already quiet Main Hall became even more silent.
Even though Sengoku had thought a lot before, he remained silent at this moment.
He only felt that the surrounding Light had dimmed slightly.
"I heard."
At this moment, an extremely cold voice drifted down from above. It gave a feeling of ultimate self-importance, instinctively making people listen attentively.
"You... sought an audience with me, the Powerhouses of this Era, my subjects."
As the words fell, the thirteen people standing behind the kneeling Five Elders remained silent for a long time.
Finally, Garp couldn't stand it anymore and was the first to open his mouth to answer.
"Yes, we... Hmm?!"
But who would have thought that before Garp could finish speaking.
The surrounding Air, which already made them feel like they had thorns in their backs and was as sticky as water.
Instantly froze into an unimaginably heavy Pressure.
*Roar roar roar roar...*
The thirteen people's expressions changed drastically, and surging Haki burst forth from their bodies, instinctively resisting the Pressure squeezing from all directions.
But this emitted Armament Haki.
They couldn't even last for three seconds before collapsing onto the fluffy Red Carpet, half-kneeling.
These were Fleet Admirals and Admirals of the Military, Representing the World Government's Highest Combat Power!
Strangely, the Five Elders in front seemed unaffected.
"Since you are subjects, you should assume the Posture of subjects... when replying."
Im's voice once again reached everyone's ears from above.
These words made the expressions of the thirteen people below the platform vary.
Among them, Kong, Sengoku, Zephyr, Garp, Tsuru, Raimon, Sakazuki, Kuzan, and Bullet merely had solemn expressions and furrowed brows.
At the same time, they silently increased the Emission of their Haki outwards.
They wanted to see how strong the Aura Im was releasing truly was.
Most of these people, who originated from the Military, did not show too strong resistance because of the Five Elders' exemplary behavior.
Coupled with Im's Identity.
But Newgate, Kaido, and Shiki were filled with Anger.
Even Newgate, who had been defeated before, had terrifying Rage in his eyes.
They felt they were being insulted by Im!
"Ahhhhhhh——————"
The three of them roared almost simultaneously, surging Air Currents mixed with various Lightning bursts forth from their bodies like erupting volcanoes.
Even Charlotte Linlin, for some reason, her eyes became circles within circles.
Then, after the three of them, a pink Air Current carrying Lightning burst forth.
"Roar!!!"
Conqueror's Haki!
The combined release of Conqueror's Haki from four Powerhouses who could Represent the Highest Combat Power on the World.
This allowed them to gradually push back the invisible Pressure on their bodies.
It was as if a gradually growing layer appeared between their bodies and the Air.
And it allowed their half-kneeling Postures to straighten up little by little.
"Hmph—"
But just when Newgate, Shiki, Kaido, and Linlin, who was in a frenzy, thought they could stand up.
Im merely let out a nasal sound.
The next moment.
The originally dim Empty Hall suddenly became much brighter.
Sengoku, Zephyr, Sakazuki, and the others who were 'obedient' and didn't experience greater Pressure.
Noticed golden fluorescent light appearing in the surrounding Air.
Then they watched in astonishment as the Conqueror's Haki on Newgate, Shiki, Kaido, and Linlin's bodies was forcefully pushed back into their bodies!
So strong!
Incredibly strong, completely not a competition on the same level!
No wonder the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' in 'Tyrannosaurus Transformation' was easily suppressed before.
It turned out that the Pressure it faced at that time was so terrifying!
Newgate finally showed a bitter expression.
He shook his head helplessly, then withdrew his Conqueror's Haki.
He only kept a layer of Armament Haki on his Body Surface, which greatly reduced the Pressure he felt.
This once again made him feel how unfathomable Im's mastery over Haki Control was.
The second was Kaido.
He thought of how much he liked his current Life, and he thought of his Daughter Yamato at the War Military Academy.
Furthermore.
He felt that since Im had such Strength, it wasn't unacceptable to have him as his Boss. Coupled with the other party's Identity and control over the Star Gate.
It was much more comfortable than listening to those old farts, the Five Elders!
The third was Shiki.
After realizing that he was truly powerless to resist, he accepted this cruel reality. He really didn't want to be thrown into 'Infinite Hell' again.
Once a person has experienced the feeling of losing Freedom and then regained Freedom, that person will be even more afraid of losing Freedom again.
'Infinite Hell' was a life sentence.
And it was a life sentence in a small black room with no time for fresh air...
Finally, it was Charlotte Linlin.
However, she had clearly completely lost her Rationality, so she was still howling and struggling wildly.
"Presumptuous!"
This caused Im's already sharp Gaze to turn cold.
He gently hooked his Right Index Finger and middle finger towards Charlotte Linlin.
The latter's rioting Body suddenly stopped, and at the same time, a Heart-shaped Red Heart flew out from her Body!
This scene was clearly seen by Sengoku and the others.
Then they noticed that Linlin had fallen into a Coma.
This caused a look of anxiety to appear on Kaido's face...
On the other side.
When the Red Heart flew in front of Im, he put it away.
After all, now was not the time to deal with this.
"You, what did you do to Lin, Linlin?!"
At this moment, Kaido's angry questioning shout echoed in the Main Hall.
Im glanced at him, saying nothing.
But the golden Pressure on Kaido's body instantly increased dramatically, pressing him down hard onto the Red Carpet.
Before, his Haki was dispersed among everyone, at most only making them half-kneel, and the lasting Effect wouldn't be too long.
But now, it was basically all concentrated on Kaido.
This gave others a Deja Vu that even a Combat Power of Kaido's Rank could be arbitrarily suppressed on the Ground, unable to move.
This once again heavily shocked the Minds of Garp, Shiki, and the others.
"Now you can say what you want to ask."
Im cupped his Right Hand and rested it on the armrest of the Empty Throne, supporting his Cheek.
He tilted his head slightly and calmly looked down at those below the platform, who were either half-kneeling or sprawled on the Ground...
The Five Elders! Fleet Admirals! Admirals!
Thank you very much to Elder for the 100 Qidian Coin Tip! Bow! Thank you for your Support and Encouragement!
Also, another esteemed Elder has arrived to congratulate the World Government!
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