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**Chapter 1163: Sage of Six Paths and Roger!**
Soul Realm.
After Otsutsuki Hagoromo left Otsutsuki Hamura's office, he took Gol D. Roger, Mu, and Uchiha Kagami with him.
They boarded an Underworld boat and sailed out of the Underworld River estuary of the Ninja World Pure Land.
Following the guidance of the 'Soul Coordinate', they journeyed across a vast Underworld Sea completely shrouded in thick fog, where even the waves were as black as ink.
The voyage took roughly less than two days compared to the Material Realm.
Roger stood by the ship railing, silently watching the waves of the Underworld water below.
Within those pitch-black waves, various phantom images of undead would occasionally surface. Some had ferocious expressions, some looked peaceful, and others were wailing in pain.
If it were an ordinary person with weak will, even a single glance could give them nightmares for days.
But to Roger, they were merely a peculiar sight.
His mood was currently very heavy.
Originally, he had intended to refuse the Sage of Six Paths' invitation.
However, the other party's words: "Are you prepared to evade the World Government your entire life, never planning to see your wife and children?"
These words made him unable to hold out any longer. Now that Rayleigh and Jabba were completely gone, the only people he cared about were Rouge and Ace.
He had originally thought that since he was already dead, he might as well just go to reincarnation.
But now, the war of conquest launched by the World Government against other worlds was not only happening in the Human World but also included this Underworld.
If he 'left', what would happen if Rouge and Ace met with misfortune in this Underworld after their deaths?
He absolutely did not want them to suffer the fate of soul annihilation.
Therefore, he decided to stay and follow the Sage of Six Paths, protecting this last Pure Land for his wife and children.
When the time came, if they wished to reincarnate, he would step into the Six Paths with them.
If they wished to stay, he would bring them to the Ninja World Pure Land for a family reunion.
From now on, he would only fight to protect them!
As for the role as a guard, Roger didn't care about it at all.
If they truly encountered a situation that could threaten the Sage of Six Paths, it was uncertain who would protect whom.
His perspective had long since broadened, and he no longer considered himself any kind of expert.
"Roger, the Sage of Six Paths asked me to call you. The Sea Star Underworld is almost here."
At this moment, Uchiha Kagami's voice came from behind him.
"That fast..."
Roger let out a long sigh.
He was somewhat unsure how to explain things to Shakky and Kozuki Toki.
Why did everyone else die, yet he came back alive and was even staying by the side of his enemy?
"How about you still use a disguise?"
The kind-hearted Uchiha Kagami saw what was on Roger's mind.
But regarding his suggestion, Roger thought about it and still shook his head, refusing.
"No, I will face their rage directly!"
"Alright, but you might not necessarily see them this time either," Uchiha Kagami said.
"Okay."
Roger nodded, his expression very calm.
He had experienced so many hardships during his life; these things were not enough to make him lose his composure.
Meanwhile, in the Sea Star Underworld.
On the vast river surface before the West Underworld River estuary, thousands of Underworld boats were moored in the pitch-black water.
Some boats were already filled with people and had sailed to the middle position of the Underworld River.
Other boats were still docked at the shore, allowing teams of strange figures to walk onto the deck.
And on the Underworld Land on both sides of the Underworld River, dense crowds of Underworld Army were gathered.
Under the command of their respective leaders, they assembled in designated areas, forming formations of various sizes.
To the north of the Underworld River was the North River District.
The most numerous here were the 'Living Dead' Kabaneri, whose eyes and chests glowed with red light, and whose entire bodies were charred black.
However, they did not board the ships. Instead, according to their arrangement order, under the orders of several 'Nue' form Kabaneri emitting blue light, they constantly transformed into butterflies that flickered with red light like fireflies.
Then, they flew in groups around the foremost Underworld boats on the Underworld River.
Some danced lightly beside Eldian Soldiers wearing purplish-black military uniforms and mid-to-low level 'Man-Eating Demons'.
Others landed quietly in a corner of a ship, silently waiting for the main army to set off.
The remaining 'Nue' then manifested as butterflies flashing with blue light.
Their existence added a touch of beautiful radiance to this grim scene.
However, these could only be considered the vanguard unit, or rather, cannon fodder.
They were commanded by Eren Yeager, an Admiral of the Titan Unit.
Under his command were a group of officers, including Bertholdt, Reiner, Zeke, and many other Titan Shifter hosts from their lives.
They were considered the core combat power of this vanguard unit.
The main force of the World Government's Underworld Army was on the Underworld boats in the middle and rear.
Although the figures on these boats were not numerous, their presence could not be underestimated.
Some of them were officers of the Three Forces of the World Government during their lives, while others were experts from Cipher Pol.
Or perhaps they were strong individuals from the Sea Star civilian population whose strength had been recognized.
They basically consisted of individuals skilled in swordsmanship or martial arts.
Because after death, people cannot continue to possess Devil Fruit abilities.
In addition to this.
There were Yoriichi Tsugikuni, Kokushibo, Hantengu, Douma, Akaza, Gyutaro, and Daki from the Demon Slayer World.
As for the other former 'Twelve Kizuki' members, they all died in the previous battle in the Ninja World Pure Land.
Kaigaku died at the hands of Madara Uchiha.
Among them, Yoriichi Tsugikuni, relying on his formidable strength and his merit in killing Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō in the Ninja World Pure Land, had already been promoted to Underworld Vice Admiral by the newly appointed Underworld Headquarters Fleet Admiral, Jiang Shou.
And he was valued by the similarly newly appointed 'Bone Dragon' Admiral, Bowen Knohen, and assigned to his directly subordinate unit.
Kokushibo was appointed as an Underworld Rear Admiral.
Hantengu, Douma, Akaza, Gyutaro, and other 'Demons' were Underworld Commodore.
Only Daki, due to strength issues, was merely an Underworld Army Senior Colonel.
This had made her dissatisfied for quite a while before.
Fortunately, she only dared to complain a few words to Gyutaro.
On the Imperial Arms World side.
Former Imperial Army Admiral Blande was also promoted to Underworld Vice Admiral.
And the Former Imperial Guard Unit Commander, Tatsumi, the protagonist in the original timeline, was appointed as an Underworld Rear Admiral.
They were actually similar to the Sea Star Devil Fruit users.
Because they could no longer possess Imperial Arms after death, their strength was significantly affected.
Fortunately, their martial arts, swordsmanship, and talent in these areas were excellent.
After years of training in the Underworld, they had improved again.
They were also valued by the 'Bone Dragon' Admiral and assigned to his directly subordinate unit, becoming closer comrades-in-arms with Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
However, Izo, a Former Imperial Army Vice Admiral who also came from the Imperial Arms World and had a certain reputation, did not receive much attention.
After all, there were simply too many master swordsmen of his level in the Sea Star military.
So he was only given an Underworld Rear Admiral.
This was also because the Underworld overall lacked combat power at the moment.
Or rather, individuals like Eren, Kokushibo, and others were actually granted such high military rank due to this reason.
It was in such a tense situation.
The Underworld boat carrying the Sage of Six Paths slowly sailed into the Sea Star Underworld under the gaze of countless eyes.
Miles away, inside Yellow Spring City.
Yama, in her mature form, was sitting on the obsidian chair at the end of the long table, gently stroking the blue fire on the Two-Tails in her arms.
Her deep gaze was looking towards the direction of the West Underworld River.
She seemed to be able to see Otsutsuki Hagoromo inside the Underworld boat, piercing through layers of obstruction and the distant spatial distance.
A smile combining wickedness and charm immediately appeared on her beautiful face.
Her eyes were full of eagerness.
"Finally here~~"
"Hmm?"
"Is that Roger?!"
Yama frowned slightly. She didn't understand why the other party dared to come back.
One must know that Shakky, the woman who attempted to form the Revolutionary Army to resist the World Government during her life and later married Rayleigh in the Underworld, had already been thrown into the Crimson Hell by her, enduring the punishment of being cut into a thousand pieces day and night.
And the sentence was ten years.
Originally, Shakky's crime should have been thrown into the extremely cold 'Aokiji Hell'.
But it hasn't been built yet, so she could only be put into the newly built 'Crimson Hell'.
"It seems the Sage of Six Paths is protecting him, hmm..."
Yama hesitated for a moment.
Finally, she decided to wait until this matter was over before asking her father's opinion.
Currently, the most important matter was the invasion of the Farmat Underworld!
(End of this chapter)
Soul Realm.
After Otsutsuki Hagoromo left Otsutsuki Hamura's office, he took Gol D. Roger, Mu, and Uchiha Kagami with him.
They boarded an Underworld boat and sailed out of the Underworld River estuary of the Ninja World Pure Land.
Following the guidance of the 'Soul Coordinate', they journeyed across a vast Underworld Sea completely shrouded in thick fog, where even the waves were as black as ink.
The voyage took roughly less than two days compared to the Material Realm.
Roger stood by the ship railing, silently watching the waves of the Underworld water below.
Within those pitch-black waves, various phantom images of undead would occasionally surface. Some had ferocious expressions, some looked peaceful, and others were wailing in pain.
If it were an ordinary person with weak will, even a single glance could give them nightmares for days.
But to Roger, they were merely a peculiar sight.
His mood was currently very heavy.
Originally, he had intended to refuse the Sage of Six Paths' invitation.
However, the other party's words: "Are you prepared to evade the World Government your entire life, never planning to see your wife and children?"
These words made him unable to hold out any longer. Now that Rayleigh and Jabba were completely gone, the only people he cared about were Rouge and Ace.
He had originally thought that since he was already dead, he might as well just go to reincarnation.
But now, the war of conquest launched by the World Government against other worlds was not only happening in the Human World but also included this Underworld.
If he 'left', what would happen if Rouge and Ace met with misfortune in this Underworld after their deaths?
He absolutely did not want them to suffer the fate of soul annihilation.
Therefore, he decided to stay and follow the Sage of Six Paths, protecting this last Pure Land for his wife and children.
When the time came, if they wished to reincarnate, he would step into the Six Paths with them.
If they wished to stay, he would bring them to the Ninja World Pure Land for a family reunion.
From now on, he would only fight to protect them!
As for the role as a guard, Roger didn't care about it at all.
If they truly encountered a situation that could threaten the Sage of Six Paths, it was uncertain who would protect whom.
His perspective had long since broadened, and he no longer considered himself any kind of expert.
"Roger, the Sage of Six Paths asked me to call you. The Sea Star Underworld is almost here."
At this moment, Uchiha Kagami's voice came from behind him.
"That fast..."
Roger let out a long sigh.
He was somewhat unsure how to explain things to Shakky and Kozuki Toki.
Why did everyone else die, yet he came back alive and was even staying by the side of his enemy?
"How about you still use a disguise?"
The kind-hearted Uchiha Kagami saw what was on Roger's mind.
But regarding his suggestion, Roger thought about it and still shook his head, refusing.
"No, I will face their rage directly!"
"Alright, but you might not necessarily see them this time either," Uchiha Kagami said.
"Okay."
Roger nodded, his expression very calm.
He had experienced so many hardships during his life; these things were not enough to make him lose his composure.
Meanwhile, in the Sea Star Underworld.
On the vast river surface before the West Underworld River estuary, thousands of Underworld boats were moored in the pitch-black water.
Some boats were already filled with people and had sailed to the middle position of the Underworld River.
Other boats were still docked at the shore, allowing teams of strange figures to walk onto the deck.
And on the Underworld Land on both sides of the Underworld River, dense crowds of Underworld Army were gathered.
Under the command of their respective leaders, they assembled in designated areas, forming formations of various sizes.
To the north of the Underworld River was the North River District.
The most numerous here were the 'Living Dead' Kabaneri, whose eyes and chests glowed with red light, and whose entire bodies were charred black.
However, they did not board the ships. Instead, according to their arrangement order, under the orders of several 'Nue' form Kabaneri emitting blue light, they constantly transformed into butterflies that flickered with red light like fireflies.
Then, they flew in groups around the foremost Underworld boats on the Underworld River.
Some danced lightly beside Eldian Soldiers wearing purplish-black military uniforms and mid-to-low level 'Man-Eating Demons'.
Others landed quietly in a corner of a ship, silently waiting for the main army to set off.
The remaining 'Nue' then manifested as butterflies flashing with blue light.
Their existence added a touch of beautiful radiance to this grim scene.
However, these could only be considered the vanguard unit, or rather, cannon fodder.
They were commanded by Eren Yeager, an Admiral of the Titan Unit.
Under his command were a group of officers, including Bertholdt, Reiner, Zeke, and many other Titan Shifter hosts from their lives.
They were considered the core combat power of this vanguard unit.
The main force of the World Government's Underworld Army was on the Underworld boats in the middle and rear.
Although the figures on these boats were not numerous, their presence could not be underestimated.
Some of them were officers of the Three Forces of the World Government during their lives, while others were experts from Cipher Pol.
Or perhaps they were strong individuals from the Sea Star civilian population whose strength had been recognized.
They basically consisted of individuals skilled in swordsmanship or martial arts.
Because after death, people cannot continue to possess Devil Fruit abilities.
In addition to this.
There were Yoriichi Tsugikuni, Kokushibo, Hantengu, Douma, Akaza, Gyutaro, and Daki from the Demon Slayer World.
As for the other former 'Twelve Kizuki' members, they all died in the previous battle in the Ninja World Pure Land.
Kaigaku died at the hands of Madara Uchiha.
Among them, Yoriichi Tsugikuni, relying on his formidable strength and his merit in killing Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō in the Ninja World Pure Land, had already been promoted to Underworld Vice Admiral by the newly appointed Underworld Headquarters Fleet Admiral, Jiang Shou.
And he was valued by the similarly newly appointed 'Bone Dragon' Admiral, Bowen Knohen, and assigned to his directly subordinate unit.
Kokushibo was appointed as an Underworld Rear Admiral.
Hantengu, Douma, Akaza, Gyutaro, and other 'Demons' were Underworld Commodore.
Only Daki, due to strength issues, was merely an Underworld Army Senior Colonel.
This had made her dissatisfied for quite a while before.
Fortunately, she only dared to complain a few words to Gyutaro.
On the Imperial Arms World side.
Former Imperial Army Admiral Blande was also promoted to Underworld Vice Admiral.
And the Former Imperial Guard Unit Commander, Tatsumi, the protagonist in the original timeline, was appointed as an Underworld Rear Admiral.
They were actually similar to the Sea Star Devil Fruit users.
Because they could no longer possess Imperial Arms after death, their strength was significantly affected.
Fortunately, their martial arts, swordsmanship, and talent in these areas were excellent.
After years of training in the Underworld, they had improved again.
They were also valued by the 'Bone Dragon' Admiral and assigned to his directly subordinate unit, becoming closer comrades-in-arms with Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
However, Izo, a Former Imperial Army Vice Admiral who also came from the Imperial Arms World and had a certain reputation, did not receive much attention.
After all, there were simply too many master swordsmen of his level in the Sea Star military.
So he was only given an Underworld Rear Admiral.
This was also because the Underworld overall lacked combat power at the moment.
Or rather, individuals like Eren, Kokushibo, and others were actually granted such high military rank due to this reason.
It was in such a tense situation.
The Underworld boat carrying the Sage of Six Paths slowly sailed into the Sea Star Underworld under the gaze of countless eyes.
Miles away, inside Yellow Spring City.
Yama, in her mature form, was sitting on the obsidian chair at the end of the long table, gently stroking the blue fire on the Two-Tails in her arms.
Her deep gaze was looking towards the direction of the West Underworld River.
She seemed to be able to see Otsutsuki Hagoromo inside the Underworld boat, piercing through layers of obstruction and the distant spatial distance.
A smile combining wickedness and charm immediately appeared on her beautiful face.
Her eyes were full of eagerness.
"Finally here~~"
"Hmm?"
"Is that Roger?!"
Yama frowned slightly. She didn't understand why the other party dared to come back.
One must know that Shakky, the woman who attempted to form the Revolutionary Army to resist the World Government during her life and later married Rayleigh in the Underworld, had already been thrown into the Crimson Hell by her, enduring the punishment of being cut into a thousand pieces day and night.
And the sentence was ten years.
Originally, Shakky's crime should have been thrown into the extremely cold 'Aokiji Hell'.
But it hasn't been built yet, so she could only be put into the newly built 'Crimson Hell'.
"It seems the Sage of Six Paths is protecting him, hmm..."
Yama hesitated for a moment.
Finally, she decided to wait until this matter was over before asking her father's opinion.
Currently, the most important matter was the invasion of the Farmat Underworld!
(End of this chapter)
