Chapter 421: Can Sanji Still Be Born?
On the other side.
In the North Blue, the Faduobali Kingdom has a particularly interesting nickname: the 'Barbell Kingdom'.
What does that mean?
It means its shape consists of a long Rock Causeway higher than the Sea Level connecting two circular Islands at either end. The two Islands are roughly the same size, and the number of Residents is also similar, around four to five hundred thousand.
Originally.
Its capital was on 'Left Bell Island', and it had always ruled the 'Right Bell Island from the Left', remaining safe and sound for hundreds of years.
But ever since the previous Faduobali IV passed away, he divided 'Right Bell Island' and gave it to the Young Prince, who had just turned eighteen, as his Feoff.
Not long after, this Young Prince declared independence, proclaiming the establishment of the 'Fred Kingdom' and forbidding the Citizens of the neighboring Kingdom from entering, and also forbidding his own Citizens from going there.
This angered the new King Faduobali V of the Faduobali Kingdom, who no longer cared about their brotherly relationship and directly sent the Army to attack, demanding that Fred be captured and brought to Trial!
But who would have thought that this War would last for nearly ten years, and the Rock Causeway in the middle was almost broken.
Fortunately, neither side wanted to lose the other's land, so they didn't use excessive Cannon fire for bombardment, relying entirely on Weapons for Combat.
The reason it was so difficult to fight was because Fred I was actually a Devil Fruit User!
And it was the Paramecia Clone-Clone Fruit Ability.
Initially, his Ability was to create Phantom Clones of himself or objects he touched. For example, by touching a Soldier, he could create two or three, or even more Manifestations.
Although they were Phantom Clones, their lifelike Effect was enough to achieve miraculous results on the Battlefield.
After all, both sides had a Rapport of not using heavy Weapons, and there was only one passage on the Rock Causeway in the middle, with no possibility of flanking whatsoever.
Unless they took Ships and attacked from the Sea.
But recently, just last month, that bastard Subordinate's Ability seemed to have changed. Some Manifestations appeared that had Physical Entity and could truly injure people.
Although they were very fragile and would disappear with a single Bullet or a slash from a Blade, they couldn't withstand the Firearms and Bullets in their hands, which could truly take lives!
And even if a few were eliminated, the opponent could completely create more!
Under such circumstances, the Faduobali side was repeatedly defeated, even being pushed to the Edge of their own Island at one point.
In desperation, King Faduobali V, on the Suggestion of a certain Minister, contacted the Germa Kingdom and hired them to resolve the issue for a commission of five hundred million Berry.
The Germa Kingdom naturally wouldn't refuse.
At first, the Fred Kingdom had no ability to Resist the siege launched by over a dozen Germa Climbing Snails and tens of thousands of fully equipped Elite Clone Army from multiple directions on the Sea Surface.
Even the numerous Shadow Clones couldn't scare these Clone Soldiers who had no emotion, and the small number of Manifestations with Physical Entity were insignificant in the face of the entire Situation.
Unless Fred I could create a large number of Soldier Manifestations with Physical Entity...
But just when Vinsmoke Judge and King Faduobali V thought the War would soon end.
An Azure Dragon descended from the sky. With just one use of Conqueror's Haki, it knocked out all the Soldiers on the Battlefield, forcibly stopping the War.
The arrival was none other than the current Air Force Admiral, Kaido, wearing a blue Coat of Justice and holding a black Kanabo!
He was accompanied by three Flying Warships.
Judge and King Faduobali V were very confused as to why the Air Force would interfere in this Matter. According to the Law, the World Government's Army is not allowed to interfere in the Internal Affairs of Affiliated Countries.
Even if Internal Strife occurred, they had to wait for them to request aid from the World Government.
But who knew that an Air Force Rear Admiral brought by Kaido said that due to facing the Otherworld Civilization War, the World Government would prohibit internal conflict Wars within the World, and Fred I, who initiated this War, would also be arrested.
King Faduobali V had no Opinion on this outcome.
But it plunged the Germa Kingdom into crisis!
Vinsmoke Judge sat on his Throne at this moment, frowning and silently watching the endlessly arguing Kingdom Nobility below.
These people were simply loudly criticizing the World Government's Haki, accusing it of not obeying the Law, while also lamenting that their War business had been cut off.
But for a long time, no one could offer an effective solution, which made Judge's already unhappy mood even more irritable.
"Enough!"
Slapping the Throne fiercely, Judge roared impatiently. Immediately, a cold and ruthless Aura erupted In the Court. All the Nobility instantly shivered, and the strong sense of Heart palpitations silenced everyone.
"All you say is nonsense and foolishness!"
"Especially you, you actually want the Germa Kingdom to withdraw from the World Government, saying that if you withdraw, you won't have to abide by the World Government's Law?"
Judge looked at one of the young Nobility with a face full of disgust, then waved his hand and loudly gave an Order.
"Germa doesn't need such foolish waste. Someone, drag him out and feed him to the Fish!"
Soon, two Clone Soldiers walked in. Ignoring the other party's frantic pleas and struggles, they dragged him out of the Castle with Expressionless faces.
This time, all the Nobility dared not speak.
"All of you, get out! This King wants some quiet!" Judge really didn't want to listen to their nonsense anymore and directly sent everyone away.
He had originally thought he could hear something useful, but now it seemed he was being naive.
But even with everyone gone, the Matter was still right in front of him.
Judge also fell into contemplation.
The Germa Kingdom is the only Country among the Affiliated Countries with the qualification to participate in the Reverie that does not have a fixed Homeland. Instead, it is entirely built on the backs of large Germa Climbing Snails.
It constantly moves around in the North Blue, and occasionally, upon receiving mercenary Missions, it crosses the Red Line to enter the Grand Line.
Accepting War Missions from various Countries is also their main Source of Income.
So what will the Germa Kingdom do next?
"Star Gate, Otherworld..."
Judge is definitely a Genius, it's just that his Scope has always been somewhat limited. But now, the existence of the Otherworld seems to have enlightened him slightly.
What is his Target?
It is to revitalize the Germa Kingdom, specifically to make the Germa Kingdom dominate the North Blue again!
Obviously, this is not allowed by the World Government.
So he has been trying to use Science and Technology to give the Germa Kingdom the Strength to Resist the World Government, which is Cloning Technology and his daughter 'Reiju', who just turned one year old this year.
But now Judge is thinking.
Since War actions within the Sea Star Mainland are not allowed, can they apply to participate in the War against the Otherworld, or seek Strength from the Otherworld that can strengthen the Germa Kingdom?
To achieve this goal, first...
A few days later.
Im on the Moon received a very interesting Document. The Content even surprised him.
Vinsmoke Judge applied to exchange the Cloning Technology and his own joining the Biochemical Research Institute for the Germa Kingdom's qualification to participate in the Otherworld War, and to redeem the Germa Kingdom's former Island for two hundred billion Berry to serve as their fixed Homeland in the Future.
The problem is that although Judge is indeed a Research Genius, this alone is not enough for the Germa Kingdom to participate in the Otherworld War.
As for the Cloning Technology, this is simply Technology that Vegapunk had already mastered long ago.
It's just that the World Government has enough Military Source and is simply too lazy to use Clone Soldiers.
However, Im had to admit that his Lineage Factor Modification Technology and the Future Special Shape Memory Raid Suit were indeed good things.
This is also the reason why Im had not acted against them, fearing it would affect the birth of these two Technologies.
But who would have thought that Judge would actually volunteer to join?
"But this guy is a bit cheeky. He only mentioned Cloning Technology but didn't say a word about Modification Technology, even though Reiju is already one year old. Does he think the World Government doesn't know?"
Im's mouth curved into a meaningful smile.
Moreover, compared to the Biochemical Research Institute, he felt that Judge was more suitable for the Academy of Science. After all, Modification Technology is basically mature, while Raid Suit Technology is still nowhere in sight...
"But if I recruit him now, will Sanji still be born?"
(End of Chapter)