Chapter 378: 'Xihe' and 'Tiger'!
"Green Bull appeared?"
On Noah's Ark, Im was quite surprised when he saw the Report sent by the Five Elders.
He had thought about looking for Green Bull and Fujitora before, but there was no information about where they lived in his Past Life Memory, so he decided to let nature take its course.
As long as they had aspirations, they would naturally appear on their own after the matters of the Otherworld were revealed to the Whole World. He just didn't expect them to appear so quickly.
"He has a strong desire for fame and fortune, admires Sakazuki, and agrees with his absolute Justice that he carries out to the end? And he believes the Celestial Dragons are the Gods of this World..."
Im looked at the detailed Data/Files on Aramaki and found it very interesting.
If this was true, then from his Stance, he was indeed a very suitable Talent to cultivate, and he seemed very suitable to be his Shichibukai, secretly monitoring the Higher-ups of the Army Headquarters for him.
But since he already had a Douglas Barrett, there was no need for another one.
However, this Aramaki seems more suitable to be a Shichibukai than Bullet...
"Marine Headquarters is indeed missing a Shichibukai. Should I recruit him first, and then have the Five Elders return this Green Bull to Sengoku?"
Im fell into deep thought, holding the Introductory Medical Textbook in his hand.
Let's wait and see. Who knows if this guy is just acting? Besides, I trust Sengoku and Garp, so there's no urgent need for surveillance...
But aren't there a bit too many Experts at the Army Headquarters?
Fleet Admiral Raimon, Admiral Byrnndi Ward, Sakazuki, Honorary Admiral Edward Newgate, Admiral Candidate Douglas Barrett, Sir Crocodile.
And Chinjao.
However, Chinjao's nature is different. He belongs to the Army Military Academy directly under the Military and Political Department, and his Position is Hasshoken Instructor, considered one of Zephyr's subordinates.
Just like Biba Amatori, he belongs to the Army Staff Department directly under the Staff Department, and is one of Tsuru's subordinates.
Now with the addition of 'Green Bull' Aramaki, the already insufficient Admiral Position has become even more competitive. He will need to compete with Bullet and Crocodile.
Looking at Marine Headquarters, it's truly miserable, but this won't do!
Although Im had intentionally suppressed the Strength and Influence of the Marines before, he also understood their important role on the Sea Star Mainland.
"Next, if there are suitable Talents, I must leave some for the Marines..."
Im pondered this matter in his Heart.
But what kind of person's Ability is suitable for the Marines, and also has the Potential to reach the Highest Combat Power?
"Jinbe seems like a good Candidate, and he's also a Fish-Man Tribe member. As a Marine, he definitely has a Talent Bonus, and his Height is three meters, meeting the standard."
"It's just that he's still young, and his Personality makes it difficult for him to handle things alone. He seems more suitable to be an Instructor, specializing in teaching Marines Karate..."
Im thought for a long time.
Just as the first chime of the Golden Bell rang from outside, a meteor-like flash of inspiration suddenly crossed his mind.
"Eh, I've got it!"
He immediately summoned a Golden Den Den Mushi and gave his Order to the Five Elders. The Five Elders were very surprised upon hearing it, but still respectfully agreed, stating they would handle it immediately.
For the rest of the Time, Im continued to read the Medical Book in his hand, carefully memorizing its Content.
He didn't need to Understand it now, only to memorize it so that when he performed actual operations in the future, he could immediately recall the corresponding theory.
Learning Medicine was mainly because he felt that knowing some of it might save his or someone else's life one day.
As a Transmigrator, Im was very Understand about the importance of Knowledge.
However, after less than half an hour, Stussy called, saying that the Nichirin Blade he had ordered from Wano Island had arrived!
Subsequently, he came to the Main Hall outside and sat on the Empty Throne.
The golden-red color scheme, combined with the triple high platform, made him appear like a Deity high above.
Stussy, wearing white gloves, held a Long Saber that looked extremely extraordinary with both hands and walked down the long Red Carpet to the platform.
"Lord Saint Nerona, this is the perfect Nichirin Blade crafted by the combined efforts of Wano Island's Meito Swordsmiths and Nichirin Blade Swordsmiths, using the craftsmanship of a Supreme Grade Sharp Sword and the highest purity Scarlet Iron Sand, Scarlet Crimson Ore, and Seastone!"
"Oh~"
Hearing this introduction, Im's interest greatly increased. With a gentle wave of his Right Hand, the Blade automatically flew up and hovered gently before him.
The Scabbard had a crimson base with golden Flame Patterns printed on the surface. Looking further down, the Tsuba was designed in a dark red Sun shape, and the Sword Hilt matched the Scabbard.
[Clang----]
The Scabbard quickly separated, revealing the extremely dark Blade before his eyes.
"The texture of the Blade is very similar to 'Yoru'..."
Im was the first Master of 'Black Blade: Yoru'. After establishing the World Government and choosing to live in seclusion behind the scenes, if a Sword Dao Genius appeared among the Celestial Dragons, he would give it to them to use, and take it back after they died.
He then reached out and gripped its Sword Hilt.
Since it was a Nichirin Blade, it definitely needed to be held to reveal its true appearance.
[Buzz!]
Suddenly, a soft hum sounded from the Blade body, followed by an extremely pure golden Radiance that quickly covered the original black from the base of the Blade, like paint being brushed on.
At the same time, the bright Blade Light shone on his face, giving him a warm Feeling.
Seeing this.
Im slowly Stand Up, then gradually increased the Force of his grip on the Blade. As expected, the temperature of the Blade began to rise sharply, causing the surrounding Air to heat up as well.
In an instant, a ball of golden-red Flame burned on the Blade.
The temperature nearby reached a level where Stussy below could genuinely feel the intense heat.
"So that's how it is..."
Im narrowed his eyes, observing the Radiance on the Blade. A normal Crimson Blade, under his Grip Strength, would burn with Flame at its strongest state.
But this so-called perfect Nichirin Blade wasn't Flame, but Light, an extremely rich Sunlight Energy!
"Since that's the case, I'll give you a Name related to the Sun. Let me think..."
For a moment, various Names flashed through Im's mind.
Apollo?
Helios?
Amun?
Names of various Sun Gods appeared in turn. Finally, he thought of his other Personal Sword, 'Enma', and felt there was no need for a 'Western' Name.
"Let's call it 'Xihe'. Legend says the Golden Crow was the Son of this Sun Goddess, which is quite fitting..."
Im finally made his Decision.
Originally, 'Enma''s partner was 'Ame no Habakiri'. However, 'Ame no Habakiri', besides being extremely Sharp, didn't seem to have any special effects.
For him, the Value of a Blade's effect was greater than its inherent attributes like hardness and sharpness.
After all, with his current Sword Saint Realm and Haki mastery, even a piece of scrap Iron could instantly rival a so-called Great Grade Sword.
"Stussy, pass down the Order. In three days, the Ark will set sail. Target: the Moon!"
"Huh?"
Stussy below was instantly dumbfounded, even doubting if she had heard correctly...
On the other side.
Fish-Man Island, located ten thousand meters below, corresponding to Sky Island ten thousand meters above, received the latest Order from the World Government.
Inside Ryugu Palace, King Neptune held an Order Document in his hand and looked Excitedly at the Right Minister below, saying loudly.
"Quickly contact the Left Minister in Water Seven and have Fisher Tiger return immediately!"
"Yes!"
The Left Minister, a Seahorse Fish-Man, also looked extremely Excited. Upon hearing the instruction, he quickly turned and left.
King Neptune watched his retreating figure and burst into laughter.
"If a Fish-Man can truly become a Marine Admiral, that would be an unprecedented great Opportunity for us Fish-Men. The World Government has truly changed!"
It turned out that the Content of the Order Document stated that Tiger was to be transferred to the Marine Military Academy and personally instructed by Zephyr for three years.
If his Strength could meet the requirements of the Highest Combat Power after three years, they would consider granting him the Admiral Rank and Position!
However, Tiger is already forty-one years old this year, and no one knows if he still has the Potential to become Stronger...
(End of this chapter)