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Chapter 900: Rōran Under Air Raid! (Combined Chapter)
"I took a look around the Demon Slayer World on the way here; the changes there are quite significant~"
Kuzan, the current Marine Headquarters Admiral, paid no mind to Sakazuki's complaint. He slowly approached the other man and said with a smile, "Let's talk about the situation here first."
Seeing this, Sakazuki didn't press the matter further. "Let's talk as we walk."
Kuzan naturally had no objection.
The two walked shoulder to shoulder towards the recently completed Elevator nearby.
They were going to take it up to the Surface City Area of Rōran.
Behind Kuzan.
His Adjutant, Liver, followed the two while actively nodding in greeting to Shiryu, Sakazuki's Adjutant.
But unexpectedly, Shiryu returned his gesture with a cold, disdainful sneer, completely ignoring him.
This immediately made Liver's expression turn ugly.
He was, after all, a former Empire Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral and had even served as Esdeath's Adjutant.
Now, he was a Rear Admiral in the World Government Marine Headquarters and Admiral Aokiji's Adjutant.
He hadn't expected Shiryu to be so rude to him!
This made Liver once again feel the contempt Sea Star People held for Otherworlders.
However, he had no way to change this phenomenon and could only choose to silently clench his fists and swallow his anger.
But Liver didn't consider.
Hadn't the Imperial People of their Imperial Arms World looked down on the people of Alchemy and Shenhe Island Nation before?
Even within The Empire, there were many Imperial Capital People who looked down on the Northern Foreign Tribes and Southern Barbarian Tribe.
Why hadn't he felt uncomfortable then?
Oh.
Because he was an Imperial Capital Person, he was the one looking down on others!
"Konohagakure has explicitly rejected my Peace Talk Proposal."
"Of course they would. How could they possibly agree to your outrageous demands?"
Sakazuki and Kuzan, walking ahead, entered the Elevator Car as they spoke.
Shiryu, with a smile, and Liver, expressionless, followed closely behind.
The Main Gate of the Elevator began to slowly close.
At the same time, Kuzan's complaining continued, "Leaving aside lifting Hashirama Senju's Impure World Reincarnation, which is equivalent to directly crippling their Highest Combat Power."
"You even want to set the Peace Talks location in Konohagakure. Are you sure you won't just hit them with a 'Meteor Volcano' as soon as you get there?"
Sakazuki, with his hands in his pockets, replied in a deep voice, "Of course not. I won't go there for the Peace Talks myself. All of this will be handled by that kid, Aramaki."
"Oh—I see."
Kuzan looked like he had suddenly understood as the Elevator door opened again after coming to a stop.
"You want Aramaki to threaten the lives of their entire village to complete the Mission of Suppressing Konohagakure? As expected of you, Sakazuki~~"
Kuzan's tone carried more or less a hint of sarcasm.
This made Shiryu, who was behind him, quite envious.
He wondered when he would dare to speak to Sakazuki like that?
"Hmph, isn't this good? It saves time and effort, and Aramaki can even be Promoted to Army General through this. Two birds with one stone!"
Sakazuki was unconcerned.
He always believed that one should use any Means necessary against enemies and show no mercy.
The four continued towards the Central High Tower in the distance, receiving constant salutes from the Army Soldiers along the way.
The Sky Color in Rōran was quite good today.
It was rare to not have too much Sand and Dust, though the Sunlight was still quite hot.
"You really don't want Crocodile to become an Admiral?"
Kuzan glanced at Sakazuki beside him and said, "Don't tell me you don't feel that Crocodile's Strength is a bit stronger than Aramaki's?"
"And even if we don't compare Strength, Crocodile's Abilities in other areas are more suitable for being an Admiral, right?"
"Hmph, so what? As long as there's a Choice, someone with a Pirate Origin shouldn't be allowed to become an Admiral!" Sakazuki replied coldly and Powerfully.
Fortunately, none of the four present had ever been Pirates.
Of course, even if someone had been a Pirate, he wouldn't have had any reservations.
"Ara la la~ Is that really why?"
Kuzan shook his Head helplessly.
"Now everyone is a comrade, and we'll have to face Otherworldy Strong Enemies together in the future. Can't you let go of the Past?"
"If you had experienced what I have, you wouldn't say such things, Kuzan!"
Kuzan immediately fell silent.
Although his Origin wasn't good either, he lived by stealing in his youth, was often scolded, and would be beaten severely when caught.
But his Luck was very good. One day, he met Tsuru, who was stationed in the North Blue.
After that, he lived in the Marine Branch there.
Even after Tsuru was Promoted to Marine Headquarters, he continued to fight as a Marine Soldier.
So, it couldn't be said that he had a very hard Life.
Not to mention later, when he accidentally obtained the Logia System Ice-Ice Fruit.
From then on, he rose steadily, rapidly ascending, moving to Marineford, and then entering the Zephyr Training Camp.
Therefore, Kuzan, who had heard about Sakazuki's Past, stopped trying to persuade him.
"What are you planning to do next?"
"I need you to tie down that Hashirama Senju and buy time for Aramaki and the Troops he leads to capture Konohagakure!"
Sakazuki's tone was decisive.
By this time, the group had arrived at the Steps in front of the Main Gate of the Central High Tower.
"I've sent a Message Transmission to Konohagakure, telling them that as long as Hashirama Senju can defeat another one of our Powerhouses, we will accept Peace Talks and the location will be here in Rōran. At the same time, we can offer Preferential Treatment in all aspects."
Kuzan's Corner of Mouth twitched when he heard this, finding it both funny and exasperating.
"You are truly full of Lies. It seems I'll have to be careful about what you say to me from now on."
Sakazuki's Corner of Mouth curled up, revealing a terrifying Smile.
"Don't you understand the Principle of All's fair in war? Besides, I only do this to enemies."
"Alright then, when should I depart?"
Kuzan nodded.
Since he hadn't experienced the Ohara Buster Call Incident like in the Canon.
His impression of Sakazuki wasn't bad at all.
"The sooner the better, preferably immediately!"
Sakazuki quickened his pace by two steps, walking ahead to the High Tower's Main Gate. He turned around, his Gaze calmly fixed on Kuzan in front of him.
Kuzan was taken aback.
But he quickly reacted, and a string of Black Lines immediately appeared on his head.
"You're not planning on letting me go up, are you?"
"When you return, you can stay here as long as you want."
Sakazuki was very frank, not feeling the slightest bit ashamed or embarrassed.
"Crocodile's actions are getting bigger and bigger. It shouldn't take long for him to Conquer the Land of Earth and the surrounding Small Countries, so Aramaki needs to speed up."
"Kuzan, once the matter of Konohagakure is successfully resolved, I hope you can take Aramaki and take over the Land of Water as well."
When Shiryu heard these words, he felt both envious and sore.
This Aramaki was going to be lifted onto the Admiral Position by two Admirals.
He just didn't understand what was so great about that seemingly foolish Aramaki?
In terms of Strength, he didn't seem to be much worse!
Not to mention he was now Sakazuki's Adjutant.
Boss, shouldn't you take a look at me?
I'm pretty amazing too!
As for Liver, although surprised, he didn't feel much.
After all, the World Government's Admiral Position.
It seemed to have nothing to do with Otherworlders like them now.
【Purururu, Purururu】
Just then, the sound of a Den Den Mushi rang out from the Coat of Justice pockets of both Sakazuki and Kuzan.
This caused both of their expressions to change drastically.
Because under normal circumstances, if there was something that needed to be reported.
The higher-ups would first call their Adjutants, and then the Adjutants would Report and relay the message.
Although it seemed redundant, this was the Rules of the Military.
Therefore, only extremely urgent matters would directly call their Den Den Mushi.
"Hello?"
"Hello?"
Sakazuki and Kuzan answered their Den Den Mushi one after the other.
But as they listened, their expressions became increasingly livid.
Shiryu and Liver, standing on the Steps below, were even more astonished.
The World was attacked by Space Pirates?!
Suddenly, the Atmosphere in the Court became incredibly heavy.
Hanging up the Den Den Mushi.
Sakazuki, filled with Rage, looked at Kuzan and said heavily, "We need to speed up the Conquest of this Ninja World!"
"Okay, send me a Guide, and I'll depart for Konohagakure now!"
Kuzan agreed immediately without any unnecessary words.
Regarding the Conquest of Otherworlds, he could be said to be neither against nor in favor.
He basically had no enthusiasm for it.
But protecting the World was completely different.
As soon as he finished speaking.
Kuzan took Liver and turned to walk outside Rōran Fortress, not noticing that Sakazuki's Gaze, watching his Back View, was also somewhat complex.
At this moment, the latter secretly thought to himself, "Of course I can feel that Crocodile is stronger than Aramaki, but I can also feel that your Strength has already caught up to mine..."
He naturally knew the reason for Kuzan's rapid increase in Strength.
It must be related to the Natural Energy the other party was currently Cultivating.
Sakazuki had actually inquired about this Natural Energy.
But the Biochemical Research Institute still hadn't been able to Neutralize the 'Crimson Lotus Blood' to this day.
Therefore, only those with extremely high Ice Talent and Strong Will could potentially adapt to it.
Naturally, only Kuzan, Esdeath, and Utgard, the Snow-Snow Fruit User 'Frost Giant', could Cultivate the Ice Attribute Natural Energy.
Apart from that.
Even Balters Tribesmen, who were born with a Cold-Resistant Physique and gave birth to Esdeath, couldn't withstand the Backlash of the 'Crimson Lotus Blood'.
Those who dared to try, without exception, all died from Ice Spikes bursting out of their bodies, finally turning into a pile of Frozen Meat Fragments.
So they were now very obediently Cultivating the 'Ice Breathing' created by Esdeath herself.
This was very suitable for their Physique.
Sakazuki could only helplessly accept this Situation.
Either wait for the Biochemical Research Institute to make progress, or hope that a suitable Cultivation Method for himself appears in the Future.
Before that.
He could only take time each day to train his Physical Ability little by little in the Gravity Training Ground.
After all, regarding the Development of the Mag-Mag Fruit Ability.
Sakazuki felt he had already reached an unprecedented level.
The possibility and Difficulty of further Breakthrough were not ideal.
Of course.
It was also possible that he hadn't found the right Method or lacked Opportunity.
Just like how Kuzan learned 'Maha Padoma' after meeting Esdeath.
"What should we do next?" Shiryu walked over and asked.
"Let's go up first. I want to see with my own eyes what those Space Pirates look like. Tonight, you'll come with me to the Land of Earth!"
Sakazuki didn't hide anything.
After all, Shiryu had followed him for five years, and some Trust and Feelings had developed between them.
Moreover, Shiryu had been much more well-behaved in recent years.
He no longer caused trouble every now and then like he did at the beginning, or suddenly felt he was capable again, forcing Sakazuki to give him a steaming 'Magma Bath' with 'Great Eruption'.
"Land of Earth... You're going to steal Crocodile's Military Merit~"
Shiryu said with a grin.
"Hmph, it's also about speeding up the Conquest Footwork of this World!"
After speaking, Sakazuki turned expressionlessly and walked into the Main Gate of the Central High Tower.
Shiryu shrugged his Shoulders indifferently.
Crocodile had nothing to do with him anyway.
Then, while following him, he asked, "Admiral Akainu, when do you think I can be Promoted to Admiral?"
"When you can Control your Bloodlust."
Sakazuki strode forward, saying without looking back.
"I can do that now..." Shiryu said with a smile.
"Then why is the Killing Intent on your body still so foul?"
"This..."
Shiryu's Expression darkened.
He felt the Killing Intent he had been suppressing in his Heart was about to burst out.
These past few years have been really painful.
When he was in Impel Down before, he could 'occasionally' kill one or two Prisoners to Vent.
But ever since following Sakazuki.
Except for the fortunate times he encountered Pirates outside and could have some fun, most of the time he had to 'eat vegetarian'.
Fortunately, after such a long time, he had somewhat adapted to this 'bland' Life.
So the Killing Intent on his body wasn't that strong anymore.
But in Sakazuki's eyes, it was clearly not enough.
"Shiryu, I'm not telling you to eliminate the Killing Intent in your Heart, but to completely Control it. Only then, in my eyes, will you have the 'Potential to be an Admiral'!"
Just then, Sakazuki, who had reached the Elevator entrance in the main hall, stopped his Footwork.
【Roar!】
Before Shiryu could react.
A wave-like Killing Intent suddenly surged out from him.
Shiryu felt a wave of Dark Red Energy Wave wash over him.
The Killing Intent contained within was so intense that even he, a Bloodthirsty Person by nature, felt as if he had instantly fallen into an Ice Vault, his body and mind turning cold.
But this Killing Intent came quickly and went quickly.
The entire process probably didn't even last two seconds, and all the dark red Aura.
Like a receding tide, it quickly flowed back into Sakazuki's Back View.
At this moment, Shiryu finally understood.
It turned out that the Killing Intent in Sakazuki's Heart was like a sea, like a mountain.
Compared to it, his own bit of Killing Intent was truly a bit laughable.
But even so.
Sakazuki's Control over this vast Killing Intent was almost perfect!
"Thank you... for your Guidance..."
At this moment, Shiryu was completely convinced by Sakazuki.
Meanwhile.
As Kuzan and Liver, led by a CP-8 Member, rushed towards Konohagakure first.
Not long after, Aramaki also quickly left Rōran with a Main Combat Brigade of five thousand people.
"This time, we will definitely take Konohagakure!"
Aramaki sneered as he looked at the Sunset in the east.
Time passed little by little.
Night officially arrived.
The vast Starry Sky, with its brilliant Starlight, surrounded the huge Moon Disc, casting soft Starlight and Moonlight over this ancient Vast Desert.
Sakazuki and Shiryu's Figures walked out of the Central High Tower's Main Gate again.
"Hoo————"
Sakazuki looked up at the Starry Sky of this Otherworld and said in a deep voice, "The Moon on the World is still bigger and more beautiful..."
Shiryu behind him was speechless.
Because in his opinion, there wasn't much difference.
But who told the other person he was a Big Shot?
So the Moon on the World was just better looking than the Moon in the Ninja World!
"Let's go... Hmm?!"
But just as Sakazuki was about to set off for Stone Village in the Land of Earth.
He seemed to sense something and suddenly looked up at the Night Sky he had just looked at, his Gaze becoming incredibly sharp.
Shiryu was confused.
"Didn't you say it wasn't good-looking? Why are you still looking endlessly, Big Shot?"
【Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh】
A moment later, Shiryu finally noticed a series of urgent Whistling Sounds appearing overhead.
And the sound became more and more obvious.
The Army Soldiers stationed throughout Rōran Fortress and the Men in Black belonging to CP also began to look up one after another.
The next moment.
Everyone saw dense purple Light Spots blooming in the Night Sky...
"Enemy Attack!!!"
An Army Soldier immediately used Night Vision Goggles to clearly see that these Light Spots were Light Beams falling down one by one.
Instantly.
Clusters of Yellow Light continuously Exploded in various parts of the city.
Dispelling the Night here again and again.
And the continuous Rumble and the Commotion caused by the Destruction of Spire, Sky Bridge, City Wall, and other Buildings, completely woke up this Ancient Loulan City inside and out.
But the Air Raid Siren that followed closely behind.
With its sharp and piercing long wail, it fiercely Suppressed all this Noise.
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"I took a look around the Demon Slayer World on the way here; the changes there are quite significant~"
Kuzan, the current Marine Headquarters Admiral, paid no mind to Sakazuki's complaint. He slowly approached the other man and said with a smile, "Let's talk about the situation here first."
Seeing this, Sakazuki didn't press the matter further. "Let's talk as we walk."
Kuzan naturally had no objection.
The two walked shoulder to shoulder towards the recently completed Elevator nearby.
They were going to take it up to the Surface City Area of Rōran.
Behind Kuzan.
His Adjutant, Liver, followed the two while actively nodding in greeting to Shiryu, Sakazuki's Adjutant.
But unexpectedly, Shiryu returned his gesture with a cold, disdainful sneer, completely ignoring him.
This immediately made Liver's expression turn ugly.
He was, after all, a former Empire Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral and had even served as Esdeath's Adjutant.
Now, he was a Rear Admiral in the World Government Marine Headquarters and Admiral Aokiji's Adjutant.
He hadn't expected Shiryu to be so rude to him!
This made Liver once again feel the contempt Sea Star People held for Otherworlders.
However, he had no way to change this phenomenon and could only choose to silently clench his fists and swallow his anger.
But Liver didn't consider.
Hadn't the Imperial People of their Imperial Arms World looked down on the people of Alchemy and Shenhe Island Nation before?
Even within The Empire, there were many Imperial Capital People who looked down on the Northern Foreign Tribes and Southern Barbarian Tribe.
Why hadn't he felt uncomfortable then?
Oh.
Because he was an Imperial Capital Person, he was the one looking down on others!
"Konohagakure has explicitly rejected my Peace Talk Proposal."
"Of course they would. How could they possibly agree to your outrageous demands?"
Sakazuki and Kuzan, walking ahead, entered the Elevator Car as they spoke.
Shiryu, with a smile, and Liver, expressionless, followed closely behind.
The Main Gate of the Elevator began to slowly close.
At the same time, Kuzan's complaining continued, "Leaving aside lifting Hashirama Senju's Impure World Reincarnation, which is equivalent to directly crippling their Highest Combat Power."
"You even want to set the Peace Talks location in Konohagakure. Are you sure you won't just hit them with a 'Meteor Volcano' as soon as you get there?"
Sakazuki, with his hands in his pockets, replied in a deep voice, "Of course not. I won't go there for the Peace Talks myself. All of this will be handled by that kid, Aramaki."
"Oh—I see."
Kuzan looked like he had suddenly understood as the Elevator door opened again after coming to a stop.
"You want Aramaki to threaten the lives of their entire village to complete the Mission of Suppressing Konohagakure? As expected of you, Sakazuki~~"
Kuzan's tone carried more or less a hint of sarcasm.
This made Shiryu, who was behind him, quite envious.
He wondered when he would dare to speak to Sakazuki like that?
"Hmph, isn't this good? It saves time and effort, and Aramaki can even be Promoted to Army General through this. Two birds with one stone!"
Sakazuki was unconcerned.
He always believed that one should use any Means necessary against enemies and show no mercy.
The four continued towards the Central High Tower in the distance, receiving constant salutes from the Army Soldiers along the way.
The Sky Color in Rōran was quite good today.
It was rare to not have too much Sand and Dust, though the Sunlight was still quite hot.
"You really don't want Crocodile to become an Admiral?"
Kuzan glanced at Sakazuki beside him and said, "Don't tell me you don't feel that Crocodile's Strength is a bit stronger than Aramaki's?"
"And even if we don't compare Strength, Crocodile's Abilities in other areas are more suitable for being an Admiral, right?"
"Hmph, so what? As long as there's a Choice, someone with a Pirate Origin shouldn't be allowed to become an Admiral!" Sakazuki replied coldly and Powerfully.
Fortunately, none of the four present had ever been Pirates.
Of course, even if someone had been a Pirate, he wouldn't have had any reservations.
"Ara la la~ Is that really why?"
Kuzan shook his Head helplessly.
"Now everyone is a comrade, and we'll have to face Otherworldy Strong Enemies together in the future. Can't you let go of the Past?"
"If you had experienced what I have, you wouldn't say such things, Kuzan!"
Kuzan immediately fell silent.
Although his Origin wasn't good either, he lived by stealing in his youth, was often scolded, and would be beaten severely when caught.
But his Luck was very good. One day, he met Tsuru, who was stationed in the North Blue.
After that, he lived in the Marine Branch there.
Even after Tsuru was Promoted to Marine Headquarters, he continued to fight as a Marine Soldier.
So, it couldn't be said that he had a very hard Life.
Not to mention later, when he accidentally obtained the Logia System Ice-Ice Fruit.
From then on, he rose steadily, rapidly ascending, moving to Marineford, and then entering the Zephyr Training Camp.
Therefore, Kuzan, who had heard about Sakazuki's Past, stopped trying to persuade him.
"What are you planning to do next?"
"I need you to tie down that Hashirama Senju and buy time for Aramaki and the Troops he leads to capture Konohagakure!"
Sakazuki's tone was decisive.
By this time, the group had arrived at the Steps in front of the Main Gate of the Central High Tower.
"I've sent a Message Transmission to Konohagakure, telling them that as long as Hashirama Senju can defeat another one of our Powerhouses, we will accept Peace Talks and the location will be here in Rōran. At the same time, we can offer Preferential Treatment in all aspects."
Kuzan's Corner of Mouth twitched when he heard this, finding it both funny and exasperating.
"You are truly full of Lies. It seems I'll have to be careful about what you say to me from now on."
Sakazuki's Corner of Mouth curled up, revealing a terrifying Smile.
"Don't you understand the Principle of All's fair in war? Besides, I only do this to enemies."
"Alright then, when should I depart?"
Kuzan nodded.
Since he hadn't experienced the Ohara Buster Call Incident like in the Canon.
His impression of Sakazuki wasn't bad at all.
"The sooner the better, preferably immediately!"
Sakazuki quickened his pace by two steps, walking ahead to the High Tower's Main Gate. He turned around, his Gaze calmly fixed on Kuzan in front of him.
Kuzan was taken aback.
But he quickly reacted, and a string of Black Lines immediately appeared on his head.
"You're not planning on letting me go up, are you?"
"When you return, you can stay here as long as you want."
Sakazuki was very frank, not feeling the slightest bit ashamed or embarrassed.
"Crocodile's actions are getting bigger and bigger. It shouldn't take long for him to Conquer the Land of Earth and the surrounding Small Countries, so Aramaki needs to speed up."
"Kuzan, once the matter of Konohagakure is successfully resolved, I hope you can take Aramaki and take over the Land of Water as well."
When Shiryu heard these words, he felt both envious and sore.
This Aramaki was going to be lifted onto the Admiral Position by two Admirals.
He just didn't understand what was so great about that seemingly foolish Aramaki?
In terms of Strength, he didn't seem to be much worse!
Not to mention he was now Sakazuki's Adjutant.
Boss, shouldn't you take a look at me?
I'm pretty amazing too!
As for Liver, although surprised, he didn't feel much.
After all, the World Government's Admiral Position.
It seemed to have nothing to do with Otherworlders like them now.
【Purururu, Purururu】
Just then, the sound of a Den Den Mushi rang out from the Coat of Justice pockets of both Sakazuki and Kuzan.
This caused both of their expressions to change drastically.
Because under normal circumstances, if there was something that needed to be reported.
The higher-ups would first call their Adjutants, and then the Adjutants would Report and relay the message.
Although it seemed redundant, this was the Rules of the Military.
Therefore, only extremely urgent matters would directly call their Den Den Mushi.
"Hello?"
"Hello?"
Sakazuki and Kuzan answered their Den Den Mushi one after the other.
But as they listened, their expressions became increasingly livid.
Shiryu and Liver, standing on the Steps below, were even more astonished.
The World was attacked by Space Pirates?!
Suddenly, the Atmosphere in the Court became incredibly heavy.
Hanging up the Den Den Mushi.
Sakazuki, filled with Rage, looked at Kuzan and said heavily, "We need to speed up the Conquest of this Ninja World!"
"Okay, send me a Guide, and I'll depart for Konohagakure now!"
Kuzan agreed immediately without any unnecessary words.
Regarding the Conquest of Otherworlds, he could be said to be neither against nor in favor.
He basically had no enthusiasm for it.
But protecting the World was completely different.
As soon as he finished speaking.
Kuzan took Liver and turned to walk outside Rōran Fortress, not noticing that Sakazuki's Gaze, watching his Back View, was also somewhat complex.
At this moment, the latter secretly thought to himself, "Of course I can feel that Crocodile is stronger than Aramaki, but I can also feel that your Strength has already caught up to mine..."
He naturally knew the reason for Kuzan's rapid increase in Strength.
It must be related to the Natural Energy the other party was currently Cultivating.
Sakazuki had actually inquired about this Natural Energy.
But the Biochemical Research Institute still hadn't been able to Neutralize the 'Crimson Lotus Blood' to this day.
Therefore, only those with extremely high Ice Talent and Strong Will could potentially adapt to it.
Naturally, only Kuzan, Esdeath, and Utgard, the Snow-Snow Fruit User 'Frost Giant', could Cultivate the Ice Attribute Natural Energy.
Apart from that.
Even Balters Tribesmen, who were born with a Cold-Resistant Physique and gave birth to Esdeath, couldn't withstand the Backlash of the 'Crimson Lotus Blood'.
Those who dared to try, without exception, all died from Ice Spikes bursting out of their bodies, finally turning into a pile of Frozen Meat Fragments.
So they were now very obediently Cultivating the 'Ice Breathing' created by Esdeath herself.
This was very suitable for their Physique.
Sakazuki could only helplessly accept this Situation.
Either wait for the Biochemical Research Institute to make progress, or hope that a suitable Cultivation Method for himself appears in the Future.
Before that.
He could only take time each day to train his Physical Ability little by little in the Gravity Training Ground.
After all, regarding the Development of the Mag-Mag Fruit Ability.
Sakazuki felt he had already reached an unprecedented level.
The possibility and Difficulty of further Breakthrough were not ideal.
Of course.
It was also possible that he hadn't found the right Method or lacked Opportunity.
Just like how Kuzan learned 'Maha Padoma' after meeting Esdeath.
"What should we do next?" Shiryu walked over and asked.
"Let's go up first. I want to see with my own eyes what those Space Pirates look like. Tonight, you'll come with me to the Land of Earth!"
Sakazuki didn't hide anything.
After all, Shiryu had followed him for five years, and some Trust and Feelings had developed between them.
Moreover, Shiryu had been much more well-behaved in recent years.
He no longer caused trouble every now and then like he did at the beginning, or suddenly felt he was capable again, forcing Sakazuki to give him a steaming 'Magma Bath' with 'Great Eruption'.
"Land of Earth... You're going to steal Crocodile's Military Merit~"
Shiryu said with a grin.
"Hmph, it's also about speeding up the Conquest Footwork of this World!"
After speaking, Sakazuki turned expressionlessly and walked into the Main Gate of the Central High Tower.
Shiryu shrugged his Shoulders indifferently.
Crocodile had nothing to do with him anyway.
Then, while following him, he asked, "Admiral Akainu, when do you think I can be Promoted to Admiral?"
"When you can Control your Bloodlust."
Sakazuki strode forward, saying without looking back.
"I can do that now..." Shiryu said with a smile.
"Then why is the Killing Intent on your body still so foul?"
"This..."
Shiryu's Expression darkened.
He felt the Killing Intent he had been suppressing in his Heart was about to burst out.
These past few years have been really painful.
When he was in Impel Down before, he could 'occasionally' kill one or two Prisoners to Vent.
But ever since following Sakazuki.
Except for the fortunate times he encountered Pirates outside and could have some fun, most of the time he had to 'eat vegetarian'.
Fortunately, after such a long time, he had somewhat adapted to this 'bland' Life.
So the Killing Intent on his body wasn't that strong anymore.
But in Sakazuki's eyes, it was clearly not enough.
"Shiryu, I'm not telling you to eliminate the Killing Intent in your Heart, but to completely Control it. Only then, in my eyes, will you have the 'Potential to be an Admiral'!"
Just then, Sakazuki, who had reached the Elevator entrance in the main hall, stopped his Footwork.
【Roar!】
Before Shiryu could react.
A wave-like Killing Intent suddenly surged out from him.
Shiryu felt a wave of Dark Red Energy Wave wash over him.
The Killing Intent contained within was so intense that even he, a Bloodthirsty Person by nature, felt as if he had instantly fallen into an Ice Vault, his body and mind turning cold.
But this Killing Intent came quickly and went quickly.
The entire process probably didn't even last two seconds, and all the dark red Aura.
Like a receding tide, it quickly flowed back into Sakazuki's Back View.
At this moment, Shiryu finally understood.
It turned out that the Killing Intent in Sakazuki's Heart was like a sea, like a mountain.
Compared to it, his own bit of Killing Intent was truly a bit laughable.
But even so.
Sakazuki's Control over this vast Killing Intent was almost perfect!
"Thank you... for your Guidance..."
At this moment, Shiryu was completely convinced by Sakazuki.
Meanwhile.
As Kuzan and Liver, led by a CP-8 Member, rushed towards Konohagakure first.
Not long after, Aramaki also quickly left Rōran with a Main Combat Brigade of five thousand people.
"This time, we will definitely take Konohagakure!"
Aramaki sneered as he looked at the Sunset in the east.
Time passed little by little.
Night officially arrived.
The vast Starry Sky, with its brilliant Starlight, surrounded the huge Moon Disc, casting soft Starlight and Moonlight over this ancient Vast Desert.
Sakazuki and Shiryu's Figures walked out of the Central High Tower's Main Gate again.
"Hoo————"
Sakazuki looked up at the Starry Sky of this Otherworld and said in a deep voice, "The Moon on the World is still bigger and more beautiful..."
Shiryu behind him was speechless.
Because in his opinion, there wasn't much difference.
But who told the other person he was a Big Shot?
So the Moon on the World was just better looking than the Moon in the Ninja World!
"Let's go... Hmm?!"
But just as Sakazuki was about to set off for Stone Village in the Land of Earth.
He seemed to sense something and suddenly looked up at the Night Sky he had just looked at, his Gaze becoming incredibly sharp.
Shiryu was confused.
"Didn't you say it wasn't good-looking? Why are you still looking endlessly, Big Shot?"
【Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh】
A moment later, Shiryu finally noticed a series of urgent Whistling Sounds appearing overhead.
And the sound became more and more obvious.
The Army Soldiers stationed throughout Rōran Fortress and the Men in Black belonging to CP also began to look up one after another.
The next moment.
Everyone saw dense purple Light Spots blooming in the Night Sky...
"Enemy Attack!!!"
An Army Soldier immediately used Night Vision Goggles to clearly see that these Light Spots were Light Beams falling down one by one.
Instantly.
Clusters of Yellow Light continuously Exploded in various parts of the city.
Dispelling the Night here again and again.
And the continuous Rumble and the Commotion caused by the Destruction of Spire, Sky Bridge, City Wall, and other Buildings, completely woke up this Ancient Loulan City inside and out.
But the Air Raid Siren that followed closely behind.
With its sharp and piercing long wail, it fiercely Suppressed all this Noise.
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(End of Chapter)
