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OPI Chapter 265: A Kingdom’s Surrender, A Pirate’s Demand
🕑 Added 2024-11-22 22:22:50 +0000 UTCStarfish World, Impel Down, Eternal Hell.
In a cell made entirely of reinforced steel, there was an old man, disheveled in appearance and an aura that exuded decay. His body was covered in filth, and a nauseating stench permeated the air.
He was wearing a green ring around his neck, while he stared at a document he had just received.
He looked completely focused.
There weren't actually many words on the document, but the names Monkey D. Garp and Edward Newgate stood out, and Shiki's eyes constantly moved between the two.
Next to Shiki, you can see a Den-Den Mushi sleeping with its eyes closed.
It was a device sent directly by the High Command of the World Government to keep him informed.
Through this, Shiki had closely followed the events of the war between the World Government and the other worlds.
At first, the war against the Kabane World and the Demon Slayer World hadn't caught his interest much.
But everything changed with the appearance of the World of the Titans.
Perhaps the isolation in this grim, eternal prison had begun to weigh on him. Or perhaps the death of Byrnndi World had shaken him deeply.
Or perhaps it was the image of an endless horde of Titans, sixty meters tall, invading the red earth continent like a tsunami that moved him.
Shiki could no longer suppress his inner fire.
And when he finally saw the epic battles in the Teigu World, with Kaido severely injured by ballistic missiles, Bullet transformed into a thousand-meter giant that crushed mountains, and the titanic showdown between Sakazuki and Guren, the fire in his chest overflowed.
Finally, after witnessing the devastation on the high seas unleashed by the Ancient Dragon, Black Marlin, and Kuzan in another world, Shiki could no longer contain his impulse and boiling blood.
He grabbed the Den-Den Mushi and contacted Kong.
However, to preserve his pride, he made one demand: he wanted the position of Marshal of the Air Force.
In Shiki's opinion, he was more than qualified to be the Marshal of the World Government's Air Force.
The current Marshal, Zephyr, although his strength was not bad, was not his opponent at all back then. As for the current Air Force General, Kaido...
Hehe... What is Kaido? When he was one of the Rocks Pirates' cadres, that kid was just an intern!
So how can he be on equal terms with Kaido?
Being the Marshal, for him, was the only reasonable option.
But what Shiki didn't expect was that the World Government would bluntly reject his request.
Instead, he was offered an alternative: he could compete for a position as an Air Force general, but first he had to choose an opponent between Garp and Whitebeard.
If he wins, he will be the general he despises, and if he loses, he will only be a General Candidate with the rank of Lieutenant General?
Shiki was very angry. He felt that the World Government underestimated him.
But the temptation of free air and fighting in other worlds forced him to suppress these dissatisfactions and carefully consider his opponents.
"The World Government promised to help me take away the rudder above my head. Then when my body recovers completely, I think it won't take long for my strength to return to its peak."
Shiki didn't think that three years would have much impact on him.
"I probably can't beat Newgate. It seems that there is actually no choice."
After a moment, he made a decision.
Then he shouted to the two men in black who were guarding outside the cell: "Hey, you brats out there! Come in immediately, I've already made a decision!"
...
World of the Titans, Noah's Ark.
Imu sat quietly in the study, going through a stack of government documents on the table.
While flipping through the documents, Imu learned that Queen Otohime had completed a speaking tour in the major capitals and cities of the Demon Slayer World.
It was evident that Queen Otohime deeply enjoyed her current job.
Her speeches, which focused on letting go of past grudges and working together toward a better future with the inhabitants of Starfish World and other worlds, had made a significant impact.
In fact, a large number of people in the Demon Slayer World gradually stopped caring about the war between the two sides in just the past two years.
In fact, according to observations by Cipher Pol staff, many inhabitants of the Demon Slayer World had become true admirers of Queen Otohime.
Some even followed her from city to city and even from country to country, as if they were fervent fans chasing a star of the show.
"It seems I underestimated Queen Otohime's impact." Imu mused. "When the situation in Teigu World stabilizes, it would be best to send her to give speeches there as well."
However, there was one interesting detail: Queen Otohime refused to have the texts of her speeches prepared by others. She always insisted on writing, memorizing, and delivering them herself. This demonstrated her desire to avoid falling under the excessive control of the World Government.
Imu didn't mind in the slightest. He knew that Otohime's Kenbunshoku Haki skills were only effective when the content came from her genuine convictions. Forcing her would be useless.
…
Teigu World, Imperial Capital, Royal Palace.
The emperor and all the civil and military officials had gathered once again.
The reason was that the diplomatic team previously sent to the Dimensional Gate base had returned.
At this moment, the emperor was sitting on the throne, his expression impassive as he watched those present read the transcribed copies of the reports.
From his position, he could clearly see how, one by one, the faces of the officials went from astonishment to obvious terror.
The report detailed how a vast expanse of land, comparable in size to the entire Empire, had been transformed into a military base by the world government, as well as industrial areas equivalent to entire countries dedicated solely to the production and supply of military equipment.
The delegation had brought with them a Den-Den Mushi with recordings of aerial shots of the military and industrial area of the World of the Titans.
The images showed military installations stretching as far as the eye could see, terrifying armies with millions of soldiers, trenches that crisscrossed like an immense labyrinth for hundreds of kilometers, and endless lines of fortifications, anti-aircraft guns, heavy artillery, armored tanks and military trucks.
In the sky, fighter planes roared as they flew in formation, and huge warplanes floated majestically among the clouds.
There were images of factories covering the horizon, their chimneys belching out columns of black smoke that darkened the sky. Assembly lines where titans operated, moving tirelessly, producing weapons, vehicles and ammunition in unimaginable quantities. Industrial towers, loaded with heavy machinery, rose like iron colossi while mountains of rubble and molten metal were transported by countless titans.
All of this gave the impression that the world government had turned an entire world into a place dedicated solely to war.
These shocking images left the Emperor, Najenda, Shaur and other officials frozen with fear.
Only Dr. Stylish showed a gleam of excitement and fascination in his eyes.
At this point the Emperor no longer wants to continue fighting against the World Government.
On the contrary, joining the World Government seems like a very promising option to him.
Not to mention, it seems like their side has a chance to become the first otherworldly force to join the World Government...
As emperor, he understood only too well the political value involved.
From the perspective of the Teigu World, being the first foreigner to join the World Government would undoubtedly guarantee preferential political treatment in the future.
As for whether the Empire would be the first otherworldly nation to join the World Government, the Emperor was fully confident of it.
After all, their nation was the most powerful and also the first to send a diplomatic delegation to the World Government.
After giving them enough time to review all the information, the emperor looked at his ministers calmly before speaking: "Dear Ministers, I have decided to cease hostilities with the world government and submit a formal request to join them. Does anyone have any objections?"
Although he appeared calm, deep down he felt deep unease. But the overwhelming force of the world government had driven them to this desperate decision.
The ministers, after looking at each other, finally replied in unison: "Your Majesty is wise! We will obey your command."
The emperor sighed internally. This 'we will obey your command' was simply a way of shifting all responsibility onto him.
"Then it is decided." Then, he turned to Shaur and said: "Shaur, after the court, use the Den-Den Mushi to contact the World Government. Let them know our intention and ask what procedures we must follow to join."
"As you command, Your Majesty!" Shaur replied solemnly.
The Emperor nodded and then looked at Budo. "Has General Bulat's body been found?"
Budo replied in a heavy voice: "Your Majesty, due to the chaos during the battle, I was unable to recover General Bulat's body. Furthermore, Lieutenant General Leone's situation is also uncertain."
"I understand…" The Emperor muttered with a long sigh. "How unfortunate. It seems we will have to build a cenotaph for him."
As he said this, he thought to himself: 'The Teigu Incursio is now lost… What a waste.'
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