## Chapter 411: The Uproar and the Surging Undercurrents!
As expected, the matters of the Star Gate and the Otherworld caused a huge uproar in Various Places in the World.
Their influence spread continuously with the diffusion of Newspapers, and wave after wave of Exclamations swept across like a Tsunami.
However.
The 'Myriad Worlds Top 100 Competition', the 'Strongest Summit War', and 'Elbaf Affiliating with the World Government' also diverted a lot of attention and Gaze.
This was the World Government's objective.
To 'swallow' the Popularity of the Star Gate and the Otherworld through multiple Big News stories, preventing them from fermenting too severely or extremely.
The Five Elders were very Understand of how eye-catching the matter of Otherworlds was, and they were also clear that it would inevitably stir the minds of the Royalty and Nobility of the Affiliated Countries.
So, in order to stabilize the Situation as much as possible.
Marine Headquarters had already prepared forty large Headquarters Warships, plated with Bubble coating and fully stocked with Troops. They would then use the 'White Dragon' to quickly distribute them from the Whirlpool Current at their doorstep to the Four Seas.
Their Mission was to patrol among the Affiliated Countries in the East Blue, South Blue, West Blue, and North Blue.
Although there were only ten Warships assigned to each Sea Area.
With the enormous Volume and Cannon Fire Power of a Headquarters Warship, and the powerful Combat Power composed of one Vice Admiral, two Rear Admirals, over twenty Marine Headquarters Officers, and nearly ten thousand Marine Headquarters Soldiers, it was enough to Intimidation all petty criminals in the Four Seas and suppress all turmoil!
As for the Grand Line, it was naturally the responsibility of the various G-Branches.
However, because the Newspaper's introduction to the Star Gate and the Otherworld was somewhat vague, and there were no pictures or videos to corroborate it.
Many people suspected that this might just be a gimmick created by the World Government to attract civilian Powerhouses, and that the so-called Otherworlds were likely just some unknown Islands, at most containing some peculiar things.
But when the Media Agency of the Propaganda Department once again initiated a World Broadcast, and released a ten-minute promotional video edited from the various Screen Feeds recorded previously in the Kabaneri World and Demon Slayer World.
It first caused widespread astonishment and silence, followed by an even more surging Wave of public opinion erupting.
The Royalty and Nobility of those Affiliated Countries could no longer sit still. They hurriedly called the World Government's Transponder Snails to inquire about the Otherworld.
No one was a fool.
What was the concept of two worlds, two Planets? Anyone with a brain knew how great the Interests within were.
Their most pressing concern was whether their own people could be sent to the Otherworld to develop and Obtain various Resources?
If not, could they at least get a share of the Resources the World Government obtained in the Otherworld, even if they had to buy them with money!
At the same time.
Prices in the Major Seas began to drop significantly, including Grain, Timber, Metal, Minerals, and so on.
This seemed like a good thing, but it could also be a bad thing.
However, the World Government was well-prepared and immediately announced that they would not allow a large influx of Other World Resources into the World market before the next Reverie was held.
So, at least for the next three years, there would be no major changes, which stabilized the Entity's price trend.
As for whether Affiliated Countries could send people to the Otherworld, the current answer was temporarily no.
People outside the World Government who wanted to pass through the Star Gate could only Obtain a 'Star Gate Pass' by participating in the 'Top 100 Competition' or the 'Summit War' held next year.
This caused much dissatisfaction and criticism among many Affiliated Countries.
In the face of the Interests of two worlds, it was indeed quite difficult not to be envious or greedy.
Because of this.
A King even requested an emergency Reverie to specifically discuss the Management issues concerning the Star Gate and the Otherworld.
But just as some Kings were about to speak up in agreement, they received News that the King had accidentally drowned in his own Port.
Immediately.
These Kings and Nobility quietened down, because they finally remembered the World Government's Style of doing things, like a splash of ice water on their heated heads.
But this could not stop the Undercurrents.
Royalty, Nobility, warlords, gangs, Pirates, and other Influence/Power all started moving for the sake of the Otherworld and the Star Gate. Their Target was clear: the Red Line!
The World never lacked smart people.
In the eyes of these smart people, if a Star Gate truly existed, it was 100% on the Red Line. So they all dispatched some Experts and Strong Hands, ordering them to secretly infiltrate and scout out the location of the Star Gate.
At the same time.
There was another portion of people among the civilians who were more interested in the 'Top 100 Competition' and the 'Summit War'.
As for the Star Gate and the Otherworld, in the eyes of these people, as long as they could make it into the 'Top 100', they would Obtain a 'Star Gate Pass'. Couldn't they just go see for themselves then?
Of course.
According to the competition rules, those recognized by the World Government as having 'Admiral Level Combat Power', as long as they participated in the 'Summit War' and were willing to accept the nominal Jurisdiction of the Command Department, could Obtain a 'Star Gate Pass' regardless of their ranking.
However, people confident in having this kind of Strength were extremely rare.
So, who were these people?
They were Martial Artists, Boxers, Swordsmen, Gunmen, Gladiators, Constables, Magicians, Dojo Masters, Kingdom Army Generals, Bounty Hunters, Gang Enforcers, Devil Fruit Ability Users, Natural Espers, and so on from various places.
Even some Pirates with Bounties, but not very famous, considered changing their names and identities and participating in disguise.
In short, they were all a group of people who believed they possessed a certain level of Strength or Ability!
How big is the World?
Marco 'once' said that there are one or two million Islands on The Seas. How many Experts are hidden among so many Islands?
In the Canon, just a Marine World Draft drew out 'Fujitora' and 'Green Bull'.
And now, the entire World Government is holding a 'Martial Arts Competition' facing the entire globe, no, facing three worlds.
Of course.
There aren't many Powerhouses in the Kabaneri World and Demon Slayer World, but they are the biggest Bait for the Powerhouses of the World!
No matter what.
With these two Otherworlds participating, the name 'Multiverse' can truly be justified. Who wouldn't be curious about what kind of Powerhouses exist in the Otherworlds?
The World Government Officials understood this principle very well.
Therefore, whether it was the current Army Chief of Staff Mima Amatori, or Mekko from the CIPHER POL - Nue Squad, or Army Headquarters Major 'Wind Hashira' Sanemi Shinazugawa and the other Demon Slayer Corps Hashira from the Ministry of Police Affairs, they had all received the notice that they 'must participate' in advance.
Because their existence as Otherworlders inherently possessed great viewing Value.
"Do you want to participate?"
Inside the Warden's Office on Underground Level 4 of Impel Down's Blazing Hell, Warden Columbus sat behind his Office Desk and asked Muzan Kibutsuji, who was sitting opposite him.
"It looks quite lively, and this notice doesn't seem easy to refuse, right?"
Muzan Kibutsuji, whose complexion was no longer pale but healthy and rosy, looked at the notice Document in his hand and Smiled.
"No, you can refuse."
Warden Columbus Shake Head and said, "The nature of our Impel Down is different from the Military, Cipher Pol, and the Ministry of Police Affairs. As the Chief Guard, you can completely refuse."
Muzan Kibutsuji considered for a moment after hearing this, then raised his head and said somewhat hesitantly, "I can participate, but I hope the Higher-ups can guarantee my Life Safety!"
Ever since becoming a 'Perfect Being', he no longer had the Weakness of Fear of Sunlight and the need to eat humans. But that cautious, prudent, and even cowardly Personality could not be changed.
In his opinion, this Sea Star World was simply a gathering place for 'Gods and Demons'.
Who knows if a terrifying existence like Vice Admiral 'Sand Crocodile', who could kill his own Cells, might pop out during the Competition?
Warden Columbus was speechless, then said.
"This Old Man will inform Minister Dragon and have him send an Expert to accompany you. And don't forget, you are already a World Government person. Unless you encounter a lunatic, no one will try to kill you."
Muzan Kibutsuji obtained the desired guarantee and felt a weight lift from his Heart.
"That's good, I'm counting on you!"
End of Chapter