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Chapter 1380: Shanks' Request and the Truth Waterfall!
"Alright——————"
"Let's congratulate Contestant Kyros on winning this duel and successfully advancing to the 'Top 8'!"
"We also hope he can continue to strive for a higher ranking!"
Perhaps because he was from the same hometown as Kyros.
The announcer Gaz's tone was even more enthusiastic than before, and the smile on his face was exceptionally bright.
Thunderous applause erupted!
The entire audience was also very supportive, giving Kyros thunderous applause without reservation.
After all, most of the people present were locals of Sea Star.
At the same time.
The mages opened the magic barrier, allowing the medical team to enter the arena and carry away the severely injured Lian Ya on a stretcher.
They finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Lian Ya was easily defeated by Kyros, the situation with light beams flying around just now put a lot of pressure on these four mages.
To be honest, if it were a one-on-one, they really weren't confident they could defeat Lian Ya.
One must know, according to the latest rules set by the Mage Association, they were all B-Rank Mages.
In this era where there weren't even A-Rank Mages, they were already considered elite.
Roughly equivalent to the elite Chunin or Chunin of the Sea Ninja Village.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have been sent to participate in such a large event, responsible for work related to the audience's safety.
"Next, we will take a two-hour break. During this time, everyone can grab something to eat."
"At 2 PM, the fifth 'Top 16 Duel' will begin on time, so don't miss it!"
Just as the alchemists were restoring the severely damaged arena.
Gaz, riding a fire dragon in the air, loudly announced that the match had concluded for the time being.
Immediately, the hundreds of thousands of audience members on the ten layers of grandstands across the arena began to stand up with a rustle.
While discussing the previous four battles with each other, they lined up to walk towards the Flying Thunder God Array closest to them.
Needless to say, the ninjas guarding behind the scenes were about to get busy again.
There was no helping it, the Multiverse Duel Arena currently didn't have artificial intelligence capable of controlling these teleportation facilities.
However, there definitely would be in the future, and then they wouldn't have to work so hard.
"Young Master, should we also go get something to eat?"
On the rostrum, Vergo, whose cheek still had a pen stuck to it, looked at Doflamingo beside him and asked.
But just as the latter was about to agree, he heard Shanks say to him:
"President, could you please contact that Lord for me? Just say... I have changed my mind, and from now on, I hope to contribute greater strength to the World Government, for the future of Sea Star!"
"Oh?"
Doflamingo turned his head in surprise, finding Shanks' attitude very serious. He then showed a meaningful smile.
"Fufufufufu~"
"What about your partners? They are all losers, right? It's probably impossible for them to go back."
He was referring to the thirteen young Celestial Dragon men and women who failed the graduation assessment of the Celestial Dragon Holy Palace and were unwilling to live idly in God's Domain.
They eventually followed Shanks out of Mary Geoise, jumping down the Red Line.
Now they were all hiding their identity, working at the Adventurer's Association Headquarters, and diligently training their strength every day.
However, Shanks was different; although he also broke out.
He had never stayed in the Celestial Dragon Holy Palace, nor was there any talk of him failing an assessment.
Of course, in a sense, his situation was more serious.
After all, it was Lord Imu who ordered Shanks to be forbidden from entering the Celestial Dragon Holy Palace.
So if those thirteen people returned to Mary Geoise, even if they were captured and brought back, the high probability was that they would only continue to be under house arrest in God's Domain.
But if Shanks went back, even if he did so voluntarily.
He might face the consequence of being stripped of his Celestial Dragon qualification, or even being sentenced to the death penalty by the Holy Knights.
But Shanks still decided to go back and meet with Lord Imu.
Because he felt that his role in the Adventurer's Association was not significant.
If Lord Imu was willing to forgive him and accept him, perhaps he could find a more suitable place for himself.
Of course, Shanks was also prepared for death.
He had abandoned Captain Roger's ideals and felt that his own death was not worth regretting.
He just didn't know how he would face Roger, Rayleigh, Jabba, and others when he reached the Netherworld.
"I will explain everything clearly to everyone. If I survive, I will try to get them a chance to return and continue serving the World Government.
"But if I don't come back, I hope you, President, can take good care of them. Although they didn't pass the assessment, they possess courage unlike others!"
Shanks' gaze was very firm, and his gaze towards Doflamingo carried a plea.
He didn't care what happened to himself, but he absolutely couldn't abandon the partners who followed him.
"Fufufufufu~, I like people who value loyalty, but I can only help you contact him. Whether that Lord agrees is not guaranteed."
Doflamingo grinned and laughed.
Of course, he was happy to help Shanks with this favor. Whether the matter succeeded or not, the other party would owe him a favor.
Moreover, he also felt that Lord Imu would likely not make things difficult for him.
After all, Shanks indeed had a special quality, and his talent was visibly high.
Furthermore, the current supreme commander of the Holy Knights was surnamed Figarland.
The only downside was that once Shanks was accepted by Lord Imu.
He would definitely leave his Adventurer's Association, and might even take those thirteen Celestial Dragons with him.
This would be a considerable loss.
But Doflamingo was not a short-sighted person.
He understood that the higher Shanks' future strength and status, the greater the help he would be to him.
"Thank you!"
Shanks nodded in thanks, feeling a sense of relief in his heart.
He had previously thought that if Doflamingo refused, he would have to find a way to ask Mihawk.
Doflamingo stood up and smiled, "Alright, let's go have a drink. Consider it an early wish for everything to go smoothly for you."
Shanks naturally had no objection and immediately brought the Eight-Tails Gyuki with him as they left.
Meanwhile.
In the Multiverse Duel Arena's exclusive medical facility.
Shura, Chaka, Lian Ya, and others who were injured in previous defeats were all lying on their respective hospital beds.
Although their bodies had received good treatment, they were still in a coma due to mental fatigue.
At this moment, Cain, Elaine, and Millielia were gathered around Hank's hospital bed.
They were listening to a male doctor who was a biological alchemist.
"That's the situation. Contestant Hank has no physical injuries, but testing shows his spirit is very unstable."
"Previously, we asked Chunin Yamanaka Keisuke to use his secret technique to understand his mindscape, and we found that he is fiercely resisting a white wolf."
"Therefore, we have reason to believe that his previous loss of control phenomenon was likely because the white wolf took dominant consciousness and released all the potential power within his body."
After listening, Elaine and Cain exchanged glances.
They were very familiar with the beastification and loss of control of Pseudo-Divine Weapons.
However, the only current method for radical treatment was to use the White Serum developed by the Biochemical Research Institute to completely eliminate the 'Pseudo-Divine Weapon' within Hank.
"Then do you have any suggestions for Hank's situation?"
Cain tried to ask, although he didn't hold much hope in his heart.
But thinking that this was Sea Star, the base camp of the World Government, perhaps there was some special method.
"I don't have any..."
Cain and Elaine felt disappointed.
But unexpectedly, the doctor paused significantly before saying the rest.
"...But Chunin Yamanaka Keisuke mentioned that Contestant Hank's situation is somewhat similar to the Tailed Beast Jinchuriki of the Ninja World in the past."
"And also the Animal-Type Ability Users of Sea Star whose consciousness was taken over by beast souls due to failed awakening."
"Perhaps he can go to the Ninja World Turtle Island in the East Blue, and through the Truth Waterfall there, purify the darkness in his and the beast soul's inner heart."
"He said that although this also requires a struggle of strength against the beast soul, if he wins, it will be a permanent solution, allowing him to perfectly fuse with the beast soul's strength!"
Elaine's eyes lit up: "Really! Is it really effective? Where is that Turtle Island!"
The male doctor smiled with his hands in the pockets of his white coat:
"I only heard him say it. Anyway, Chunin Yamanaka Keisuke said that the World Government has already confirmed through experiment that the Truth Waterfall is effective for Jailer Beasts. You can give it a try."
"As for the specific address, you should ask at the Sea Ninja Village."
Elaine was excited and immediately bowed to thank him: "Thank you, thank you very much for your help!"
Cain, who was nearby, was also moved. He decided that he would also go and see it when the time came...
"Alright——————"
"Let's congratulate Contestant Kyros on winning this duel and successfully advancing to the 'Top 8'!"
"We also hope he can continue to strive for a higher ranking!"
Perhaps because he was from the same hometown as Kyros.
The announcer Gaz's tone was even more enthusiastic than before, and the smile on his face was exceptionally bright.
Thunderous applause erupted!
The entire audience was also very supportive, giving Kyros thunderous applause without reservation.
After all, most of the people present were locals of Sea Star.
At the same time.
The mages opened the magic barrier, allowing the medical team to enter the arena and carry away the severely injured Lian Ya on a stretcher.
They finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Lian Ya was easily defeated by Kyros, the situation with light beams flying around just now put a lot of pressure on these four mages.
To be honest, if it were a one-on-one, they really weren't confident they could defeat Lian Ya.
One must know, according to the latest rules set by the Mage Association, they were all B-Rank Mages.
In this era where there weren't even A-Rank Mages, they were already considered elite.
Roughly equivalent to the elite Chunin or Chunin of the Sea Ninja Village.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have been sent to participate in such a large event, responsible for work related to the audience's safety.
"Next, we will take a two-hour break. During this time, everyone can grab something to eat."
"At 2 PM, the fifth 'Top 16 Duel' will begin on time, so don't miss it!"
Just as the alchemists were restoring the severely damaged arena.
Gaz, riding a fire dragon in the air, loudly announced that the match had concluded for the time being.
Immediately, the hundreds of thousands of audience members on the ten layers of grandstands across the arena began to stand up with a rustle.
While discussing the previous four battles with each other, they lined up to walk towards the Flying Thunder God Array closest to them.
Needless to say, the ninjas guarding behind the scenes were about to get busy again.
There was no helping it, the Multiverse Duel Arena currently didn't have artificial intelligence capable of controlling these teleportation facilities.
However, there definitely would be in the future, and then they wouldn't have to work so hard.
"Young Master, should we also go get something to eat?"
On the rostrum, Vergo, whose cheek still had a pen stuck to it, looked at Doflamingo beside him and asked.
But just as the latter was about to agree, he heard Shanks say to him:
"President, could you please contact that Lord for me? Just say... I have changed my mind, and from now on, I hope to contribute greater strength to the World Government, for the future of Sea Star!"
"Oh?"
Doflamingo turned his head in surprise, finding Shanks' attitude very serious. He then showed a meaningful smile.
"Fufufufufu~"
"What about your partners? They are all losers, right? It's probably impossible for them to go back."
He was referring to the thirteen young Celestial Dragon men and women who failed the graduation assessment of the Celestial Dragon Holy Palace and were unwilling to live idly in God's Domain.
They eventually followed Shanks out of Mary Geoise, jumping down the Red Line.
Now they were all hiding their identity, working at the Adventurer's Association Headquarters, and diligently training their strength every day.
However, Shanks was different; although he also broke out.
He had never stayed in the Celestial Dragon Holy Palace, nor was there any talk of him failing an assessment.
Of course, in a sense, his situation was more serious.
After all, it was Lord Imu who ordered Shanks to be forbidden from entering the Celestial Dragon Holy Palace.
So if those thirteen people returned to Mary Geoise, even if they were captured and brought back, the high probability was that they would only continue to be under house arrest in God's Domain.
But if Shanks went back, even if he did so voluntarily.
He might face the consequence of being stripped of his Celestial Dragon qualification, or even being sentenced to the death penalty by the Holy Knights.
But Shanks still decided to go back and meet with Lord Imu.
Because he felt that his role in the Adventurer's Association was not significant.
If Lord Imu was willing to forgive him and accept him, perhaps he could find a more suitable place for himself.
Of course, Shanks was also prepared for death.
He had abandoned Captain Roger's ideals and felt that his own death was not worth regretting.
He just didn't know how he would face Roger, Rayleigh, Jabba, and others when he reached the Netherworld.
"I will explain everything clearly to everyone. If I survive, I will try to get them a chance to return and continue serving the World Government.
"But if I don't come back, I hope you, President, can take good care of them. Although they didn't pass the assessment, they possess courage unlike others!"
Shanks' gaze was very firm, and his gaze towards Doflamingo carried a plea.
He didn't care what happened to himself, but he absolutely couldn't abandon the partners who followed him.
"Fufufufufu~, I like people who value loyalty, but I can only help you contact him. Whether that Lord agrees is not guaranteed."
Doflamingo grinned and laughed.
Of course, he was happy to help Shanks with this favor. Whether the matter succeeded or not, the other party would owe him a favor.
Moreover, he also felt that Lord Imu would likely not make things difficult for him.
After all, Shanks indeed had a special quality, and his talent was visibly high.
Furthermore, the current supreme commander of the Holy Knights was surnamed Figarland.
The only downside was that once Shanks was accepted by Lord Imu.
He would definitely leave his Adventurer's Association, and might even take those thirteen Celestial Dragons with him.
This would be a considerable loss.
But Doflamingo was not a short-sighted person.
He understood that the higher Shanks' future strength and status, the greater the help he would be to him.
"Thank you!"
Shanks nodded in thanks, feeling a sense of relief in his heart.
He had previously thought that if Doflamingo refused, he would have to find a way to ask Mihawk.
Doflamingo stood up and smiled, "Alright, let's go have a drink. Consider it an early wish for everything to go smoothly for you."
Shanks naturally had no objection and immediately brought the Eight-Tails Gyuki with him as they left.
Meanwhile.
In the Multiverse Duel Arena's exclusive medical facility.
Shura, Chaka, Lian Ya, and others who were injured in previous defeats were all lying on their respective hospital beds.
Although their bodies had received good treatment, they were still in a coma due to mental fatigue.
At this moment, Cain, Elaine, and Millielia were gathered around Hank's hospital bed.
They were listening to a male doctor who was a biological alchemist.
"That's the situation. Contestant Hank has no physical injuries, but testing shows his spirit is very unstable."
"Previously, we asked Chunin Yamanaka Keisuke to use his secret technique to understand his mindscape, and we found that he is fiercely resisting a white wolf."
"Therefore, we have reason to believe that his previous loss of control phenomenon was likely because the white wolf took dominant consciousness and released all the potential power within his body."
After listening, Elaine and Cain exchanged glances.
They were very familiar with the beastification and loss of control of Pseudo-Divine Weapons.
However, the only current method for radical treatment was to use the White Serum developed by the Biochemical Research Institute to completely eliminate the 'Pseudo-Divine Weapon' within Hank.
"Then do you have any suggestions for Hank's situation?"
Cain tried to ask, although he didn't hold much hope in his heart.
But thinking that this was Sea Star, the base camp of the World Government, perhaps there was some special method.
"I don't have any..."
Cain and Elaine felt disappointed.
But unexpectedly, the doctor paused significantly before saying the rest.
"...But Chunin Yamanaka Keisuke mentioned that Contestant Hank's situation is somewhat similar to the Tailed Beast Jinchuriki of the Ninja World in the past."
"And also the Animal-Type Ability Users of Sea Star whose consciousness was taken over by beast souls due to failed awakening."
"Perhaps he can go to the Ninja World Turtle Island in the East Blue, and through the Truth Waterfall there, purify the darkness in his and the beast soul's inner heart."
"He said that although this also requires a struggle of strength against the beast soul, if he wins, it will be a permanent solution, allowing him to perfectly fuse with the beast soul's strength!"
Elaine's eyes lit up: "Really! Is it really effective? Where is that Turtle Island!"
The male doctor smiled with his hands in the pockets of his white coat:
"I only heard him say it. Anyway, Chunin Yamanaka Keisuke said that the World Government has already confirmed through experiment that the Truth Waterfall is effective for Jailer Beasts. You can give it a try."
"As for the specific address, you should ask at the Sea Ninja Village."
Elaine was excited and immediately bowed to thank him: "Thank you, thank you very much for your help!"
Cain, who was nearby, was also moved. He decided that he would also go and see it when the time came...
