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# Chapter 1367: The Devil Fruit Orchard, the Increasingly Mysterious Lord Imu!
August 1st.
The first round of duels for the Top 100 Contestants successfully resulted in fifty winners and fifty losers.
The winners gained a victory, while the losers gained tie-breaking points.
They would rest for one day before proceeding to the second round.
This process would repeat until seven rounds were completed, determining the final results.
Meanwhile, the audience could move freely inside the city, or apply to enter the arena to spar with others and experience the feeling of combat there.
As for Im, he was not planning to watch the next six rounds.
He only needed to wait for the final elimination round.
He estimated the participants would likely be Rory Mercury, Sasha, Qin Su, Kyros, Chaka, and others.
However, in this first round, the one who left the deepest impression on him was Doctor Tian Zhi from the Ninja World.
Doctor Tian Zhi's opponent was named Zank, from the Empire Arms World.
According to the host's introduction, he was previously an executioner in the Empire's prison and specifically resigned to participate in this Top 100 Competition.
However, due to long-term decapitation work, his personality became twisted, and he developed a taste for killing.
He was no longer satisfied with killing prisoners in prison and wanted to kill more people, more different people, even people from other worlds.
Im had some impression of this Zank.
In the canon, he wore an Imperial Arms called "All-Seeing Five: Observer," which caused some trouble for Tatsumi and Akame.
Overall, he was very similar to Shiryu.
It was just that with his personality, he would be caught by the police sooner or later, though before that, he would likely harm many people.
Im was indifferent to this; he couldn't have someone arrested before they even committed murder, could he?
Of course, he could if he wanted to, but he had no interest in interfering.
Let's continue talking about Doctor Tian Zhi.
Zank's strength was quite good, having reached the level of releasing his own killing intent.
But Doctor Tian Zhi faced him without needing to leave his original spot, not even taking his hands out of the pockets of his white coat.
He allowed the Umibōzu he summoned to envelop him while simultaneously launching a high-intensity water stream barrage at Zank.
Zank, who was skilled at attacking with the blades on the back of his hands, had no method at all.
Even if he relied on his swift speed to dodge the water flow and approach him, he couldn't break through Umibōzu's defense and harm Doctor Tian Zhi inside.
Ultimately, he was swept up by the water flow and fell into a coma due to drowning, suffering a complete defeat.
The main reason was that the court, segmented by the magic barrier, was not large enough.
Even without an external water source, Umibōzu's own volume of water was sufficient to flood the interior.
After all, its volume was comparable to Gamabunta.
Im felt that Doctor Tian Zhi's combat style was very similar to Gaara's in the future Ninja World.
It was just that the fully automatic combat sand had been replaced by water.
However, he remembered that Doctor Tian Zhi in the canon did not have this combat style.
Perhaps some changes he didn't know about had occurred.
Im was quite looking forward to Tian Zhi and Umibōzu's future performance.
Especially Umibōzu, this elemental life form, was very interesting.
It was just a pity there was only one.
It would be great if it could 'reproduce'.
It reminded Im of 'Natural Water' from the One-Punch Man world.
August 2nd.
Im was in his study room reviewing the report sent by Vegapunk.
The content was the conclusion he reached after some research on the instrument left behind by the First Generation Zombie King, Dr. George Edgar.
Vegapunk believed it was a space teleportation device.
That Dr. George Edgar likely traveled to a certain planet using it.
"Teleportation... Does this mean the 'Zombie Doctor' went to other places in the main Sea Star universe to cause trouble?"
Im was thoughtful.
So, did he go into the territory of the Galactic Empire, or the Cosmic Federation?
Also, Dave, whom Cipher Pol still hadn't found, now seemed likely to have been teleported to another planet.
It seemed he should have Cipher Pol inquire about any information on zombies or magical plants when they are conducting detection in the Galactic Empire.
Currently, the World Government secretly controlled Planet Hooper.
Cipher Pol was using this as a springboard, taking the Hooper people's spaceships to infiltrate the interior of the Galactic Empire.
They had three main targets for detection.
First was the capital of the Galactic Empire, Serenity Star.
Second was Sea Star, which was resisting the Galactic Empire and had issued plunder licenses to space pirates for this purpose.
Third was 'Gintama Earth', which could also be called 'Gintama Star'.
It's worth mentioning that the Dakini Tribe, previously imprisoned in Impel Down, had decided to submit to the World Government after being persuaded by Foreign Affairs Department officials.
It was said that the so-called 'Strongest Warrior in the Universe', 'God of the Dakini' Pirula, was very interested in the 'Top 100 Competition' being held on Sea Star.
This was, of course, intentionally shown to them.
The officials of the Foreign Affairs Department were very clear about the preferences of these battle maniacs.
Unfortunately, the registration period had already passed, so he would only have a chance to participate four years later.
This was provided that Pirula did not join the military, as soldiers cannot participate in the Top 100 Competition.
This was also the issue he had been grappling with these past few days.
In the World Government's military, there were definitely more powerful individuals, and his speed of improving his strength would also be faster.
But there would definitely be more rules, which was a very uncomfortable thing for the Dakini people who were already accustomed to freedom.
As for the Foreign Affairs Department, they were indifferent about whether they joined the military or not.
The mission they received was to persuade the Dakini Tribe to settle on Sea Star and contribute to Sea Star's racial diversity.
The military side were somewhat interested, but it was not very strong.
Their attitude was one of welcome if they joined, and indifference if they didn't.
"Lord Imu, your Maid Group is ready. The personnel files have been sent to your Star Mailbox. Would you like to name them?"
Stussy walked into the study room in her high heels, asking softly with a smiling face.
Hearing this, Im casually brought up the maid personnel files she mentioned on the holographic display on the tabletop.
Soon, girls of four races with graceful figures and beautiful appearance appeared before his eyes in the form of small 3D figures, slowly rotating.
This allowed him to see every angle, like extremely exquisite beautiful models.
Ten Elves, ten Merfolk, ten Battle Rabbits, ten Winged People...
"Let's call them the Virgo Star Cluster. Ubuyashiki Hinaki will be the Regimental Commander, and the other three sisters will be the Vice Commanders."
Im didn't think too much and casually gave them a name.
"As you command!"
Stussy agreed respectfully and was about to turn around and leave, but Im called out to stop her.
"Also, notify the Holy Land Treasury to clear out Area RL2000 and plant fruit trees there, naming it the 'Devil Fruit Orchard'. From now on, Devil Fruits designated by Mu will only appear within this range after leaving the human body. They need to be recovered in a timely manner, and the guarding aspect will be handled by the Holy Knights."
Stussy was surprised in her heart.
Could Lord Imu now even control the birthplace of Devil Fruits?
Doesn't that mean that as long as this man is willing, in just a few years,
all Devil Fruits can be collected into the World Government's Treasury!
"Yes, as you command..." Stussy's voice was slightly trembling.
She considered herself experienced and knowledgeable.
But as a Sea Star Person, encountering such a matter involving Devil Fruits still felt incredible.
Stussy only felt that the means displayed by Im were becoming increasingly vast.
The sense of mystery enveloping him was also becoming more intense; she couldn't imagine where his limit was...
August 1st.
The first round of duels for the Top 100 Contestants successfully resulted in fifty winners and fifty losers.
The winners gained a victory, while the losers gained tie-breaking points.
They would rest for one day before proceeding to the second round.
This process would repeat until seven rounds were completed, determining the final results.
Meanwhile, the audience could move freely inside the city, or apply to enter the arena to spar with others and experience the feeling of combat there.
As for Im, he was not planning to watch the next six rounds.
He only needed to wait for the final elimination round.
He estimated the participants would likely be Rory Mercury, Sasha, Qin Su, Kyros, Chaka, and others.
However, in this first round, the one who left the deepest impression on him was Doctor Tian Zhi from the Ninja World.
Doctor Tian Zhi's opponent was named Zank, from the Empire Arms World.
According to the host's introduction, he was previously an executioner in the Empire's prison and specifically resigned to participate in this Top 100 Competition.
However, due to long-term decapitation work, his personality became twisted, and he developed a taste for killing.
He was no longer satisfied with killing prisoners in prison and wanted to kill more people, more different people, even people from other worlds.
Im had some impression of this Zank.
In the canon, he wore an Imperial Arms called "All-Seeing Five: Observer," which caused some trouble for Tatsumi and Akame.
Overall, he was very similar to Shiryu.
It was just that with his personality, he would be caught by the police sooner or later, though before that, he would likely harm many people.
Im was indifferent to this; he couldn't have someone arrested before they even committed murder, could he?
Of course, he could if he wanted to, but he had no interest in interfering.
Let's continue talking about Doctor Tian Zhi.
Zank's strength was quite good, having reached the level of releasing his own killing intent.
But Doctor Tian Zhi faced him without needing to leave his original spot, not even taking his hands out of the pockets of his white coat.
He allowed the Umibōzu he summoned to envelop him while simultaneously launching a high-intensity water stream barrage at Zank.
Zank, who was skilled at attacking with the blades on the back of his hands, had no method at all.
Even if he relied on his swift speed to dodge the water flow and approach him, he couldn't break through Umibōzu's defense and harm Doctor Tian Zhi inside.
Ultimately, he was swept up by the water flow and fell into a coma due to drowning, suffering a complete defeat.
The main reason was that the court, segmented by the magic barrier, was not large enough.
Even without an external water source, Umibōzu's own volume of water was sufficient to flood the interior.
After all, its volume was comparable to Gamabunta.
Im felt that Doctor Tian Zhi's combat style was very similar to Gaara's in the future Ninja World.
It was just that the fully automatic combat sand had been replaced by water.
However, he remembered that Doctor Tian Zhi in the canon did not have this combat style.
Perhaps some changes he didn't know about had occurred.
Im was quite looking forward to Tian Zhi and Umibōzu's future performance.
Especially Umibōzu, this elemental life form, was very interesting.
It was just a pity there was only one.
It would be great if it could 'reproduce'.
It reminded Im of 'Natural Water' from the One-Punch Man world.
August 2nd.
Im was in his study room reviewing the report sent by Vegapunk.
The content was the conclusion he reached after some research on the instrument left behind by the First Generation Zombie King, Dr. George Edgar.
Vegapunk believed it was a space teleportation device.
That Dr. George Edgar likely traveled to a certain planet using it.
"Teleportation... Does this mean the 'Zombie Doctor' went to other places in the main Sea Star universe to cause trouble?"
Im was thoughtful.
So, did he go into the territory of the Galactic Empire, or the Cosmic Federation?
Also, Dave, whom Cipher Pol still hadn't found, now seemed likely to have been teleported to another planet.
It seemed he should have Cipher Pol inquire about any information on zombies or magical plants when they are conducting detection in the Galactic Empire.
Currently, the World Government secretly controlled Planet Hooper.
Cipher Pol was using this as a springboard, taking the Hooper people's spaceships to infiltrate the interior of the Galactic Empire.
They had three main targets for detection.
First was the capital of the Galactic Empire, Serenity Star.
Second was Sea Star, which was resisting the Galactic Empire and had issued plunder licenses to space pirates for this purpose.
Third was 'Gintama Earth', which could also be called 'Gintama Star'.
It's worth mentioning that the Dakini Tribe, previously imprisoned in Impel Down, had decided to submit to the World Government after being persuaded by Foreign Affairs Department officials.
It was said that the so-called 'Strongest Warrior in the Universe', 'God of the Dakini' Pirula, was very interested in the 'Top 100 Competition' being held on Sea Star.
This was, of course, intentionally shown to them.
The officials of the Foreign Affairs Department were very clear about the preferences of these battle maniacs.
Unfortunately, the registration period had already passed, so he would only have a chance to participate four years later.
This was provided that Pirula did not join the military, as soldiers cannot participate in the Top 100 Competition.
This was also the issue he had been grappling with these past few days.
In the World Government's military, there were definitely more powerful individuals, and his speed of improving his strength would also be faster.
But there would definitely be more rules, which was a very uncomfortable thing for the Dakini people who were already accustomed to freedom.
As for the Foreign Affairs Department, they were indifferent about whether they joined the military or not.
The mission they received was to persuade the Dakini Tribe to settle on Sea Star and contribute to Sea Star's racial diversity.
The military side were somewhat interested, but it was not very strong.
Their attitude was one of welcome if they joined, and indifference if they didn't.
"Lord Imu, your Maid Group is ready. The personnel files have been sent to your Star Mailbox. Would you like to name them?"
Stussy walked into the study room in her high heels, asking softly with a smiling face.
Hearing this, Im casually brought up the maid personnel files she mentioned on the holographic display on the tabletop.
Soon, girls of four races with graceful figures and beautiful appearance appeared before his eyes in the form of small 3D figures, slowly rotating.
This allowed him to see every angle, like extremely exquisite beautiful models.
Ten Elves, ten Merfolk, ten Battle Rabbits, ten Winged People...
"Let's call them the Virgo Star Cluster. Ubuyashiki Hinaki will be the Regimental Commander, and the other three sisters will be the Vice Commanders."
Im didn't think too much and casually gave them a name.
"As you command!"
Stussy agreed respectfully and was about to turn around and leave, but Im called out to stop her.
"Also, notify the Holy Land Treasury to clear out Area RL2000 and plant fruit trees there, naming it the 'Devil Fruit Orchard'. From now on, Devil Fruits designated by Mu will only appear within this range after leaving the human body. They need to be recovered in a timely manner, and the guarding aspect will be handled by the Holy Knights."
Stussy was surprised in her heart.
Could Lord Imu now even control the birthplace of Devil Fruits?
Doesn't that mean that as long as this man is willing, in just a few years,
all Devil Fruits can be collected into the World Government's Treasury!
"Yes, as you command..." Stussy's voice was slightly trembling.
She considered herself experienced and knowledgeable.
But as a Sea Star Person, encountering such a matter involving Devil Fruits still felt incredible.
Stussy only felt that the means displayed by Im were becoming increasingly vast.
The sense of mystery enveloping him was also becoming more intense; she couldn't imagine where his limit was...
