TitoVillar
patreon
OPI Chapter 227: Visions of a Frozen World
🕑 Added 2024-08-27 20:53:08 +0000 UTCAugust 15th.
The flying warship carrying the Top Hundred of the World Tournament arrived at the Kingdom of Elbaf.
At the same time, on nearby Wano Island, Kagaya Ubuyashiki was sitting on a chair in the garden, concentrating on drawing on a piece of paper.
Around him, his wife, his son, his disciples and two Cipher Pol agents watched in silence as the drawing came to life.
"It's definitely a polar environment!"
The two agents exchanged a glance and shared the same thought.
After almost an hour, Kagaya finally stopped drawing and calmly observed his work.
“Wow, is this the future of the other world that you saw, teacher? So amazing…”
Shyarly, floating next to him with a bubble float around her waist, watched in surprise at the scene on the paper, where two young swordsmen were fighting a fierce white beast in a snowy landscape.
"So, in the next world, there will be a giant beast like that." One of the agents asked seriously: "Mr. Ubuyashiki, do you see any signs of humans or other intelligent civilizations in the future picture, and how many of these monsters are there?"
"I told you before that each time the ability is activated, you can only see the situation of one person, and the duration is about five minutes."
Kagaya looked at the two of them calmly.
"Although thanks to the 'Cell Strengthening Serum' you brought, I can now use my ability twice in a row. However, in the two visions I had, other than Muichiro Tokito and Iguro Obanai, I did not see any other humans or intelligent creatures. I only saw frozen lands, snow, icy winds, snow-covered mountain ranges, and occasionally, different types of giant beasts."
Hearing this, the other agent did not hesitate and, crossing his arms, said in a low voice: "Could it be that this new world we face is a polar wasteland devoid of any civilization?"
"Not necessarily." His companion shook his head and replied: "It is possible that the Dimensional Gate simply appeared at the planet's pole, and if there was a civilization, it would not choose to settle in such an extreme area."
"Right…"
As the two of them were arguing, Kagaya interrupted them with a soft voice: "Don't you think you should report this information first?"
"Of course."
"However, according to the mission when we came, after a month, your vitality will be restored, and you will need to predict the future twice, and then we will summarize the intelligence of these four times and send it back to the headquarters."
These words, however, made Amane feel very unhappy.
"The energy consumption required to use this skill twice in a row does not recover within a month. If the skill is forced, my husband's body will suffer damage."
One of the officers, however, smiled and replied: "We are aware of that. That is why we have brought a large amount of highly nutritious sea king meat. If Mr. Ubuyashiki consumes it daily, his vitality will quickly recover."
Amane paled, and her expression changed from anger to concern.
"What do you think you're doing to my husband? You can't mistreat his body like that!"
"With all due respect, the greatest asset the Ubuyashiki family has to the World Government is this ability to foresee the future."
One of the agents spoke with a cold expression.
"Therefore, Mr. Ubuyashiki and young Kiriya have received the extremely rare 'Perfect Type 1 Cell Strengthening Serum' free of charge, as well as an unlimited supply of Sea King meat."
"So, unless serious damage is discovered in the process, everyone should fully cooperate with our intelligence gathering work. Don't you think, Mr. Ubuyashiki?"
Kagaya was silent for a moment, then stood up, a calm smile on his face, and said: "You are right, my wife is just too concerned about my health, I hope you don't mind her rude words."
Then he looked up at the sun at noon.
"It's time for lunch, let's taste the flavor of the sea kings' meat together."
About a month later.
September 2, year 1500 of the Sea Circle Calendar.
The First World Tournament, the final Top 100 Ranking Competition officially ended in the Kingdom of Elbaf, and the rankings of all the top 100 players have been determined.
The first place is none other than Muzan Kibutsuji.
Among the competitors, there was no one capable of countering Muzan's fearsome regeneration ability, making him a nearly invincible opponent in one-on-one combat.
At the same time, the information obtained by Kagaya after performing the future prediction four times also appeared in front of Imu.
Imu was quite surprised by Kagaya's painting.
In the picture, the setting was a snowy landscape under the night. Obanai Iguro and Muichiro Tokito were sitting around a campfire together with a dozen men and women dressed in uniform white outfits, chatting and laughing. They seemed to get along very well.
The most notable thing was that all these men and women were wearing a black forehead protector, and in the center of each one was a diamond-shaped symbol.
"Ninja?!"
Imu fixed his gaze on the people in white in the painting.
"Could it be possible that this time the Dimensional Gate has opened in the Land of Snow of the shinobi world?"
"But, if I remember correctly, the symbol of the Land of Snow is not a rhombus..."
Imu thought deeply.
Still, it didn't seem strange to him. After all, anime is one thing and reality is another; it's normal that there are subtle differences between the two.
"I didn't expect it to be the Shinobi World"
Imu felt a little heavy. He was not afraid of those shinobi, but the Otsutsuki clan.
This is an interstellar-level clan, whose ordinary members can travel through space with their own bodies, moving between star systems with ease. Not only do they possess overwhelming individual strength, but they can also mass-produce monsters like the Ten-Tails, capable of altering the global climate and annihilating all life on the planet.
Therefore, the shinobi world represented a considerable challenge for the current World Government. Conquering that world would inevitably involve confronting the Otsutsuki clan.
"Ymir was right; we really have stumbled upon a rather complicated world."
"Still, I'd better write a preliminary report on the information and precautions regarding the shinobi world, so that the World Government is prepared. But the specific strategy will depend on the time and point in time that world is in."
In truth, if the Otsutsuki clan factor was not considered, the shinobi world would not be so difficult for the World Government to handle.
...
The next day.
The award ceremony for the top 100 of the First World Tournament will be held in the Kingdom of Elbaf and will be broadcast live to the four worlds that are part of the World Government.
At this moment, in the open space that usually served as a dueling ground for giant warriors, a grand award stage had been erected.
The audience had already filled the seats in front of the stage.
The majority were, of course, the giants led by King Farbauti. But even more striking were the kings and nobles from various countries who had come especially to attend this ceremony.
Of course, they had come with the hope of building relationships with these 'top hundred' competitors.
They knew that many of them would not join the World Government, and considering their strength, potential, and imminent access to the Dimensional Gate Passes, they were definitely worth investing in.
"Good evening, dear leaders, kings, and audiences from different worlds!"
"I am the host of this Top 100 Awards Ceremony, Stella!"
Stella, radiant in an elegant golden dress and holding a microphone, performed on stage with a clear and enthusiastic voice, immediately capturing everyone's attention.
"I now officially declare the award ceremony for the top 100 of the First World Tournament open!"
“We invite competitors who placed one hundred to ninety-one in the rankings to come up on stage to receive their awards.”
As the ten competitors walked onto the stage and lined up, Stella would occasionally glance at the cards in her hand and introduce them.
“They will receive a cash prize ranging from 50 million to 59 million Berries.”
“They will also receive a plaque engraved with the year of participation in the World Tournament, their classification, name, and an official identification number.”
"With this nameplate, they can get free services in any service industry under the World Government."
“Finally, and most importantly, you will receive a ‘Dimensional Gate Pass’, granted by the Other Worlds Strategic Committee, which will allow you to travel freely between different worlds.”
Next.
As Stella spoke again and again.
Each group of ten contestants took the stage in turn to receive the award.
Both the guests present, and the viewers of the broadcast applauded excitedly each time, which kept the atmosphere vibrant and gave those competitors the recognition they deserved.
“With this, the first ninety competitors have received their prizes. Now, we invite the tenth ranked competitor of this World Tournament.”
“From the Demon Slayer World, the current Major of the Army, Sanemi Shinazugawa!”
Stella, her voice even more enthusiastic than before, raised her left hand and shouted into the microphone.
At that moment, Sanemi stood up, holding back the excitement in his chest, and walked up the stairs step by step.
“As everyone knows, the Top Ten Competitors will not only receive a cash prize of over one billion and the same prizes as the Top Hundred, but they will also be able to request a special high-level resource from the World Government, which may include Devil Fruits, Haki techniques, among others.”
Stella finished her presentation, watching intently as Sanemi Shinazugawa finished receiving his awards. “Now, please, Sanemi Shinazugawa, tell us what you wish for!”
“I want the insect-type Zoan Devil Fruit, rhinoceros beetle model!”
Sanemi without hesitation gave his answer out loud.
In the future, he wanted to follow the path of a swordsman. To become a true sword master, or even a great swordsman, he needed great physical fitness and stamina.
Originally, he was thinking of asking for a vial of ‘Cell Strengthening Serum’, but Muzan’s appearance made him change his mind and opt for a Zoan-type Devil Fruit.
“No problem! When you return to the army base, someone will be in charge of giving you the Devil Fruit.”
The World Government official briefly consulted with the Holy Land Treasury and then, in front of everyone, agreed to Sanemi's request.
Sanemi, overjoyed, thanked them and then walked off the stage, returning to his place. Meanwhile, Stella continued with the ceremony.
“Now, we invite the ninth ranked player of this World Tournament.”
“From the World of Titans, the former captain of the Paradis Island Survey Corps, the strongest soldier, Levi Ackerman!”
Levi walked onto the stage with a serious face, and although he received the award, his expression remained cold, because for him, ninth place was no reason to celebrate.
When Stella asked him what high-level resources he wanted, Levi thought for a moment and said softly: “Give me a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, the Bubble Fruit.”
Next up.
Eighth place went to Muichiro Tokito.
He chose as his reward a secret manual on training from a swordsman to a great swordsman.
Seventh place went to Morgan William, and he chose the training methods of Busoshoku Haki and Kenbunshoku Haki as his reward.
Sixth place went to Amatori Biba.
Stella looked at Biba in admiration. Although she loved Tesoro, she found Biba to be much more attractive.
"Amatori Biba, please tell me what high-level resources you want!"
“I want a Logia-type Devil Fruit!”
Biba's voice rang out firmly. However, her request caused the World Government official to frown slightly. But remembering that there were no restrictions in this regard, he consulted again with the official of the Treasury of the Holy Land. "Is there one?"
After hesitating for a few seconds, the official nodded: "There is one, the gas fruit."
The official, considering Biba's special identity, finally nodded in approval.
“All right!”
