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Chapter 1074: Six Colorless Haki Cultivators!
"The future battlefield of the new Marines will not be the sea, but the Star Sea. The method of war will also be vastly different. Such Marines are no longer the Marines you are nostalgic for."
Facing Garp, a subordinate with a simple, kind, and pure personality, and the first to step into the Colorless Haki realm, Im didn't mind saying a few more words. As a ruler, what needs to be mysterious to subordinates is strength, not image.
"So the World Government won't need the Marines anymore?"
Garp's mood was heavy and complex, feeling immense confusion about the future. The speed of change in this world was a bit beyond his imagination.
"If spaceship technology matures, traditional seaships will indeed no longer be needed."
Im had no intention of deceiving Garp.
"However, it will take at least another ten years for spaceships to be popularized among civilians. So during this period, Im will have the Ministry of Police Affairs take over maritime order, and at the same time hand over the warships, bases, and some troops left by the Marines to them."
This was Im's idea. After the Marines shifted to the Star Sea, public order within the planet would be entirely the responsibility of Dragon.
And when necessary, he would have the authority to control the police systems of various nations of other worlds.
Not to mention, Dragon also had a group of capable officers under his command, such as Bartholomew Kuma, Charlotte Katakuri, Gaspardi, Charlotte Opera, Buck, and Smoker, who recently graduated from the War Military Academy and voluntarily applied to join.
His position as Minister of Police Affairs was by no means inferior to a military fleet admiral.
Even the usually carefree Garp could see Im's high regard for Dragon.
And to be honest, Garp was relieved to hand over the sea of Sea Star to Dragon's management.
However, he still felt a bit sad. After all, he had served in the Marines for most of his life.
He had never thought that one day he would leave the Marines, and even less that the Marines would leave the sea.
"Then with the Marines and Air Force merging, wouldn't there be six Admirals?"
Garp suppressed his emotions and asked for more information.
As for the Fleet Admiral, there was no need to think; it would definitely be Sengoku continuing in the role. Zephyr's part-time Air Force Fleet Admiral position could be canceled at any time.
"Yes, six. Aokiji, Kizaru, Green Dragon, Shiki, plus Fujitora, who is about to be promoted to Admiral. When you retire, Im will leave the vacant position for Enel."
Im did not hide his supportive attitude towards Enel.
Garp understood now.
He had no opinion. Enel's Rumble-Rumble Fruit ability was definitely more suitable for combat in outer space than his own. Besides, he wasn't someone who would cling to the position of Admiral.
"So the Army side..."
The World Government had always emphasized symmetry. Since the number of Marine Admirals was increasing to six, shouldn't the number of Army Generals also be six?
However, Im replied calmly, "The Army side will remain temporarily unchanged."
The need for six Admirals on the Marine side was due to the threat from the two cosmic-level forces beyond the stars.
But the Army side currently had no need to increase the quota for Admirals.
Three Admirals and four Army Generals were already enough.
For most weak otherworlds, there wasn't much difference between an Army General and an Admiral; they were both invincible existences, sufficient to suppress a world.
Besides, even if they expanded to six Admirals, there was no one to promote on the Army side!
And there were also Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju from the Sea Ninja Village.
Although the Sea Ninja Village was under the jurisdiction of the Command Department and did not belong to either the Army or the Marines.
But no matter how you looked at it, they would next assist the Army in executing conquest missions against Star Gate otherworlds.
This had already added two Admiral-level combat power to the Army.
It was just that their stamina was somewhat insufficient, and this was still a temporary problem.
Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju had already been injected with the 'Perfect Type-II Cell Strengthening Serum'. As long as they were given a certain amount of growth time to train their martial arts and physique, fighting for four or five days in a battle would definitely not be a problem.
In addition, there was also Aramaki among the Army Generals.
Thus, the Army actually also had six Admiral-level combat power!
So when would Im officially expand the Army Admirals?
It would probably have to wait until the Stargate world reaches ten, and at the same time, the strength of 'Diamond' Jozu and 'Cracker' Cracker reaches the Admiral level.
Of course, Onigumo is also possible, but the hope is lower.
His martial arts and swordsmanship would be difficult to offset the martial arts and Devil Fruit abilities of Jozu and Cracker.
Especially Cracker, he also had a very impressive swordsmanship, and his talent was among the best in the entire Charlotte Family.
"I understand. May I ask what the Martial God Hall is?"
Garp, half-kneeling on the red carpet, shook his head and began to care about his own future.
"An organization that can only be joined by Sea Star powerhouses who have stepped into the Colorless Haki realm. Each member will be bestowed with the Martial God title. Normally, they do not need to undertake any duties and can freely move in any world. The only requirement is to continuously improve their strength and take action to kill strong enemies when the World Government encounters them!"
These were all simplified content by Im; many details were not mentioned.
For example, the members' salary, treatment, benefits, authority, rank, and so on.
These did not need Im to introduce; someone would naturally inform Garp at that time.
But no matter what, they were definitely top-tier.
Basically, as long as they did not cause actual harm to the Celestial Dragons, they could be said to do as they please. In a sense, they were existences that even law could not restrict.
This seems unfair?
But think about it, these Martial Gods of theirs are the powerful trump cards of the World Government and Sea Star civilization.
Once a great crisis appears that most people cannot cope with and handle, the Martial Gods must rush to the frontline and fight with their lives to resolve it!
"Then besides me, are there others in this current Martial God Hall?"
Garp asked curiously.
He wanted to know how terrifying the World Government's foundation truly was.
But at this moment, he saw Im instantly disappear in front of him.
Left?
No, he appeared above on the Empty Throne.
Garp immediately sensed the change in the location of the aura through Haki.
"War Affairs Martial God, Zanbalong V Nasushou Lang."
"Political Finance Martial God, Topman Warcury."
"Criminal Justice Martial God, Jaygarcia Saturn."
"Intelligence Special Affairs Martial God, Shepherd Ten Peter."
"Science Defense Martial God, Marcus Mars."
"Yellow Springs Underworld Martial God, Nerona Yama."
Speaking of this, Im paused, ignoring the astonished expression on Garp's face, and continued:
"The Martial God Hall currently has six members, but they are in charge of different domains, so no one holds the position of Hall Master."
Garp was dumbfounded again; he could hardly believe his ears.
Besides himself and this person, the World Government actually had six more Martial Gods!
And besides Yama, the other five seemed to be the names of the Five Elders, right?
They had already reached the Colorless Haki realm long ago!
Thinking carefully, since this Lord Im could recently share the cultivation method of Colorless Haki with these Military High Command, then of course he could also have bestowed it upon the Five Elders and others unknown how many years ago.
At this moment, even Garp, who had always been fearless, felt terror from the bottom of his heart towards the true strength of the World Government.
Because Garp, who had mastered Colorless Haki, was very clear about how powerful this strength was.
Even if the military, including Kong, Sengoku, Zephyr—these ministers, fleet admirals, and all current admirals—went together, they could not be the opponents of the Five Elders!
What kind of concept is five—oh no, six—Colorless Haki cultivators?
Garp was deeply frightened by his own imagination.
Im, sitting on the Empty Throne above, saw this and the corner of his mouth curled up.
Garp could not attack the Five Elders, and he would not let the Five Elders easily attack. Then this layer of mystery would not be torn apart.
(End of this chapter)
"The future battlefield of the new Marines will not be the sea, but the Star Sea. The method of war will also be vastly different. Such Marines are no longer the Marines you are nostalgic for."
Facing Garp, a subordinate with a simple, kind, and pure personality, and the first to step into the Colorless Haki realm, Im didn't mind saying a few more words. As a ruler, what needs to be mysterious to subordinates is strength, not image.
"So the World Government won't need the Marines anymore?"
Garp's mood was heavy and complex, feeling immense confusion about the future. The speed of change in this world was a bit beyond his imagination.
"If spaceship technology matures, traditional seaships will indeed no longer be needed."
Im had no intention of deceiving Garp.
"However, it will take at least another ten years for spaceships to be popularized among civilians. So during this period, Im will have the Ministry of Police Affairs take over maritime order, and at the same time hand over the warships, bases, and some troops left by the Marines to them."
This was Im's idea. After the Marines shifted to the Star Sea, public order within the planet would be entirely the responsibility of Dragon.
And when necessary, he would have the authority to control the police systems of various nations of other worlds.
Not to mention, Dragon also had a group of capable officers under his command, such as Bartholomew Kuma, Charlotte Katakuri, Gaspardi, Charlotte Opera, Buck, and Smoker, who recently graduated from the War Military Academy and voluntarily applied to join.
His position as Minister of Police Affairs was by no means inferior to a military fleet admiral.
Even the usually carefree Garp could see Im's high regard for Dragon.
And to be honest, Garp was relieved to hand over the sea of Sea Star to Dragon's management.
However, he still felt a bit sad. After all, he had served in the Marines for most of his life.
He had never thought that one day he would leave the Marines, and even less that the Marines would leave the sea.
"Then with the Marines and Air Force merging, wouldn't there be six Admirals?"
Garp suppressed his emotions and asked for more information.
As for the Fleet Admiral, there was no need to think; it would definitely be Sengoku continuing in the role. Zephyr's part-time Air Force Fleet Admiral position could be canceled at any time.
"Yes, six. Aokiji, Kizaru, Green Dragon, Shiki, plus Fujitora, who is about to be promoted to Admiral. When you retire, Im will leave the vacant position for Enel."
Im did not hide his supportive attitude towards Enel.
Garp understood now.
He had no opinion. Enel's Rumble-Rumble Fruit ability was definitely more suitable for combat in outer space than his own. Besides, he wasn't someone who would cling to the position of Admiral.
"So the Army side..."
The World Government had always emphasized symmetry. Since the number of Marine Admirals was increasing to six, shouldn't the number of Army Generals also be six?
However, Im replied calmly, "The Army side will remain temporarily unchanged."
The need for six Admirals on the Marine side was due to the threat from the two cosmic-level forces beyond the stars.
But the Army side currently had no need to increase the quota for Admirals.
Three Admirals and four Army Generals were already enough.
For most weak otherworlds, there wasn't much difference between an Army General and an Admiral; they were both invincible existences, sufficient to suppress a world.
Besides, even if they expanded to six Admirals, there was no one to promote on the Army side!
And there were also Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju from the Sea Ninja Village.
Although the Sea Ninja Village was under the jurisdiction of the Command Department and did not belong to either the Army or the Marines.
But no matter how you looked at it, they would next assist the Army in executing conquest missions against Star Gate otherworlds.
This had already added two Admiral-level combat power to the Army.
It was just that their stamina was somewhat insufficient, and this was still a temporary problem.
Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju had already been injected with the 'Perfect Type-II Cell Strengthening Serum'. As long as they were given a certain amount of growth time to train their martial arts and physique, fighting for four or five days in a battle would definitely not be a problem.
In addition, there was also Aramaki among the Army Generals.
Thus, the Army actually also had six Admiral-level combat power!
So when would Im officially expand the Army Admirals?
It would probably have to wait until the Stargate world reaches ten, and at the same time, the strength of 'Diamond' Jozu and 'Cracker' Cracker reaches the Admiral level.
Of course, Onigumo is also possible, but the hope is lower.
His martial arts and swordsmanship would be difficult to offset the martial arts and Devil Fruit abilities of Jozu and Cracker.
Especially Cracker, he also had a very impressive swordsmanship, and his talent was among the best in the entire Charlotte Family.
"I understand. May I ask what the Martial God Hall is?"
Garp, half-kneeling on the red carpet, shook his head and began to care about his own future.
"An organization that can only be joined by Sea Star powerhouses who have stepped into the Colorless Haki realm. Each member will be bestowed with the Martial God title. Normally, they do not need to undertake any duties and can freely move in any world. The only requirement is to continuously improve their strength and take action to kill strong enemies when the World Government encounters them!"
These were all simplified content by Im; many details were not mentioned.
For example, the members' salary, treatment, benefits, authority, rank, and so on.
These did not need Im to introduce; someone would naturally inform Garp at that time.
But no matter what, they were definitely top-tier.
Basically, as long as they did not cause actual harm to the Celestial Dragons, they could be said to do as they please. In a sense, they were existences that even law could not restrict.
This seems unfair?
But think about it, these Martial Gods of theirs are the powerful trump cards of the World Government and Sea Star civilization.
Once a great crisis appears that most people cannot cope with and handle, the Martial Gods must rush to the frontline and fight with their lives to resolve it!
"Then besides me, are there others in this current Martial God Hall?"
Garp asked curiously.
He wanted to know how terrifying the World Government's foundation truly was.
But at this moment, he saw Im instantly disappear in front of him.
Left?
No, he appeared above on the Empty Throne.
Garp immediately sensed the change in the location of the aura through Haki.
"War Affairs Martial God, Zanbalong V Nasushou Lang."
"Political Finance Martial God, Topman Warcury."
"Criminal Justice Martial God, Jaygarcia Saturn."
"Intelligence Special Affairs Martial God, Shepherd Ten Peter."
"Science Defense Martial God, Marcus Mars."
"Yellow Springs Underworld Martial God, Nerona Yama."
Speaking of this, Im paused, ignoring the astonished expression on Garp's face, and continued:
"The Martial God Hall currently has six members, but they are in charge of different domains, so no one holds the position of Hall Master."
Garp was dumbfounded again; he could hardly believe his ears.
Besides himself and this person, the World Government actually had six more Martial Gods!
And besides Yama, the other five seemed to be the names of the Five Elders, right?
They had already reached the Colorless Haki realm long ago!
Thinking carefully, since this Lord Im could recently share the cultivation method of Colorless Haki with these Military High Command, then of course he could also have bestowed it upon the Five Elders and others unknown how many years ago.
At this moment, even Garp, who had always been fearless, felt terror from the bottom of his heart towards the true strength of the World Government.
Because Garp, who had mastered Colorless Haki, was very clear about how powerful this strength was.
Even if the military, including Kong, Sengoku, Zephyr—these ministers, fleet admirals, and all current admirals—went together, they could not be the opponents of the Five Elders!
What kind of concept is five—oh no, six—Colorless Haki cultivators?
Garp was deeply frightened by his own imagination.
Im, sitting on the Empty Throne above, saw this and the corner of his mouth curled up.
Garp could not attack the Five Elders, and he would not let the Five Elders easily attack. Then this layer of mystery would not be torn apart.
(End of this chapter)
