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Chapter 620: Terms That Sound Impressive!
Regarding the matter of the Imperial Diplomatic Mission, Sakazuki did not report directly to the Command Department, but instead relayed it to the Otherworld Strategy Committee.
At the same time, he arranged for his subordinates to prepare for the reception.
Although the two sides were still in a state of War, he had no intention of making things difficult for the other party.
After all, a situation where an Otherworld Country sends a professional Diplomatic Team to negotiate was a novelty, both for Sakazuki and the World Government.
Therefore, the Otherworld Strategy Committee very seriously continued to seek instructions from higher authorities.
They hoped the Five Elders would issue them Guidelines on what attitude they should adopt and where the Conversation should take place.
World.
Holy Land Marie Geoise, Room of Authority within Pangaea Castle.
The Five Elders, having received the Report, took the time to gather together.
Generally speaking, matters concerning Diplomatic Negotiation were usually handled by the Foreign Affairs Department of the Proclamation Government Institute.
But this time was different.
Not only was the Diplomatic Target special, but the significance it represented was also special.
Through this Negotiation with The Empire, it would be decided whether the World Government could have options other than Military Conquest for Otherworld Countries.
For example, Affiliation, or Cooperation?
"Let's hear your thoughts."
Saint Topman Warcury, sitting in the center of the gold-rimmed emerald green Sofa, presided over this Meeting, officially named the 'Supreme Executive Committee', according to Convention.
"What is there to discuss with an opponent clearly weaker than us?"
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, holding the Shodai Kitetsu and wearing the Small Round Glasses on his nose bridge, said coldly.
"The problem is, this Empire doesn't seem weak."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter, who oversees Cipher Pol, was still sitting upright in his Suit with his legs crossed, fully displaying the mature demeanor rich in British Aristocratic Style.
Coupled with that stern Expression, he was filled with the serious Aura of a Superior.
"According to the Intelligence relayed by CP Members who infiltrated the Alchemy Kingdom and Sea Ninjas from the Shenhe Island Nation, both these Countries have a considerable Foundation."
"First, let's talk about the Alchemy Kingdom. Their Strongest on the surface is Isaac, who serves as the Dean of the Truth Alchemy Academy, a so-called Stigma Alchemist."
"It is said he possesses the powerful Ability to freely convert Substance and Elements. He does not need to follow the Rules that the Elemental Components of Raw Material and Transmuted Matter must be the same, for example, turning Water into Gold, or turning Gold into Lightning."
"In other words, this Isaac perhaps has the Ability to directly turn anyone, even a Logia User, into something else."
"Fortunately, based on previous Combat Performance, their Alchemy also seems to be resistible by Armament Haki, just like Devil Fruit Ability."
After speaking about the Stigma Alchemist, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter paused for about ten seconds to let them digest this information first, and then continued speaking.
"In addition to this, this Alchemy Kingdom also has a type of 'SSS-Rank Large Alchemy Array'. As the name suggests, it is the highest level large-scale Alchemy."
"They permanently deploy this Alchemy Array on the periphery of the Kingdom's Core Area, which is also the reason why the Imperial Faction has been at War with them for hundreds of years but has never approached their Capital."
"Because as long as they step within the range of the Alchemy Array, they could potentially be directly turned into other Substance by Alchemy."
"This is also a problem we need to face."
"Furthermore, I suspect the other party might have also deployed some kind of Large Alchemy Array in the Capital, used to defend against High-Level Combatants launching a surprise attack. Inferring from Logic, the Probability is very high."
Finally finished listening to Saint Shepherd Ju Peter's lengthy discourse on the Alchemy Kingdom, the other four Five Elders all fell into a period of silence, until Saint Topman Warcury chuckled, breaking the gradually serious Atmosphere.
"This Alchemy Kingdom sounds like a Turtle Shell that is difficult to pry open. Then what about the Shenhe Island Nation to the east?"
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter replied in a deep voice, "Regarding Shen He, there are three points worth noting."
"Firstly, their Sword Dao is very prosperous. They even have a set of Swordsman Ranks that has been implemented for nearly five hundred years, for example, Swordsman Apprentice under a ten-level system."
"Then there is the Ten-Stage System for Formal Swordsmen. Among them, First Dan is Beginner Swordsman, Second Dan and Third Dan are Intermediate Swordsman, Fourth Dan and Fifth Dan are Advanced Swordsman."
"While Sixth Dan and Seventh Dan are given the Sword Master Epithet, Eighth Dan and Ninth Dan are given the Great Swordsman Epithet, and Tenth Dan is Sword Saint."
"However, judging from the combat performance of the Marines against them, the so-called Eighth Dan Great Swordsman, judging by the Sword Dao Realm of our World, are just stronger Sword Masters."
This topic greatly interested Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, who is also a Swordsman.
"Dividing Swordsmen into detailed ranks?"
"That sounds very interesting. Let that Mihawk guy try implementing it at his Master Yudao when the time comes."
In this World, the levels of Swordsmen are actually very general, which are just Sword Master and Great Swordsman.
As for those below that, they are just called Swordsmen, or given a Nickname or something.
"The key is that not only are their Sword Masters extremely numerous, but that Tenth Stage Sword Saint from Shen He is most likely a genuine Great Swordsman, and a Great Swordsman who has been immersed in Sword Dao for nearly eighty years."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter glanced towards Saint Jaygarcia Saturn.
"That giant Slash that Onigumo and the others encountered before should be the work of this Otherworld Sword Saint."
"Hmm, This Old Man also watched the relevant video. In terms of Power, it is indeed stronger than those who have just glimpsed The Gate of Great Swordsman. However, the Marines' Vice Admirals don't just know Swordsmanship."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn responded thoughtfully while looking at the Shodai Kitetsu in his hand.
"Their Martial Arts, Haki, and Devil Fruit Ability are all part of their Combat Power. If that so-called Divine Harmony Sword Saint only knows Swordsmanship, then it's no big deal."
"Unless he keeps hiding behind and continuously unleashing Flying Slash Attacks, then it depends on how abundant his Stamina is."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter nodded.
"Secondly, this Shenhe Island Nation also has a group of people similar to Animal-Type Ability Users."
"It's just that their Ability after transforming is mainly related to Marine Creatures. This means they also possess Biochemical Technology that synthesizes Danger Beast Biological Material with the Human Body, which is the so-called 'Human Transmutation'."
At this moment, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, wearing a black flat hat and leaning on a Cane, spoke up and asked, "But what you've said doesn't seem to cause us any trouble."
Hearing up to this point, whether it was Sword Masters, or Sword Saints, or even Marine Creature synthesized humans, they were far less troublesome than the 'Large Alchemy Array' and Stigma Alchemist from the Alchemy Kingdom.
"Hmm."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter did not deny it and continued speaking, "What I'm about to say next should be a big trouble, which is a Divine Dragon that is very likely residing in the Shenhe Island Nation."
"According to The Empire's classification of Danger Beasts, that Divine Dragon is the so-called Super Dangerous Beast. Its Strength cannot be determined, but it is highly probable that it is stronger than any Sword Saint or Stigma Alchemist."
"And according to the Intelligence provided by Lord Imu, there could potentially be five of these Super Dangerous Beasts!"
Hearing this, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn frowned and said with a serious Expression, "It seems we need to have Aokiji constantly stationed with the Fleet over there from now on."
"Indeed, I have a premonition. These Super Dangerous Beasts are most likely the Peak Combat Power of the Imperial Arms World. Also, the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' that The Empire is still hiding must be treated cautiously."
After speaking, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter sighed with emotion, "This Imperial Arms World is indeed a good opponent. The Difficulty in conquering it is not small."
"So, should we consider stopping the War with them and winning over this World through Affiliation or Cooperation?"
Saint Topman Warcury became somewhat hesitant.
"No!"
But Saint Jaygarcia Saturn sneered, "Let the Otherworld Strategy Committee over there negotiate slowly first. As for the Decision, let's wait until we have actually seen those so-called Sword Saints, Stigma Alchemists, Super Dangerous Beasts, and Supreme Imperial Arms!"
He certainly doesn't want the World Government to be bluffed by these terms that sound impressive.
(End of Chapter)
Regarding the matter of the Imperial Diplomatic Mission, Sakazuki did not report directly to the Command Department, but instead relayed it to the Otherworld Strategy Committee.
At the same time, he arranged for his subordinates to prepare for the reception.
Although the two sides were still in a state of War, he had no intention of making things difficult for the other party.
After all, a situation where an Otherworld Country sends a professional Diplomatic Team to negotiate was a novelty, both for Sakazuki and the World Government.
Therefore, the Otherworld Strategy Committee very seriously continued to seek instructions from higher authorities.
They hoped the Five Elders would issue them Guidelines on what attitude they should adopt and where the Conversation should take place.
World.
Holy Land Marie Geoise, Room of Authority within Pangaea Castle.
The Five Elders, having received the Report, took the time to gather together.
Generally speaking, matters concerning Diplomatic Negotiation were usually handled by the Foreign Affairs Department of the Proclamation Government Institute.
But this time was different.
Not only was the Diplomatic Target special, but the significance it represented was also special.
Through this Negotiation with The Empire, it would be decided whether the World Government could have options other than Military Conquest for Otherworld Countries.
For example, Affiliation, or Cooperation?
"Let's hear your thoughts."
Saint Topman Warcury, sitting in the center of the gold-rimmed emerald green Sofa, presided over this Meeting, officially named the 'Supreme Executive Committee', according to Convention.
"What is there to discuss with an opponent clearly weaker than us?"
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, holding the Shodai Kitetsu and wearing the Small Round Glasses on his nose bridge, said coldly.
"The problem is, this Empire doesn't seem weak."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter, who oversees Cipher Pol, was still sitting upright in his Suit with his legs crossed, fully displaying the mature demeanor rich in British Aristocratic Style.
Coupled with that stern Expression, he was filled with the serious Aura of a Superior.
"According to the Intelligence relayed by CP Members who infiltrated the Alchemy Kingdom and Sea Ninjas from the Shenhe Island Nation, both these Countries have a considerable Foundation."
"First, let's talk about the Alchemy Kingdom. Their Strongest on the surface is Isaac, who serves as the Dean of the Truth Alchemy Academy, a so-called Stigma Alchemist."
"It is said he possesses the powerful Ability to freely convert Substance and Elements. He does not need to follow the Rules that the Elemental Components of Raw Material and Transmuted Matter must be the same, for example, turning Water into Gold, or turning Gold into Lightning."
"In other words, this Isaac perhaps has the Ability to directly turn anyone, even a Logia User, into something else."
"Fortunately, based on previous Combat Performance, their Alchemy also seems to be resistible by Armament Haki, just like Devil Fruit Ability."
After speaking about the Stigma Alchemist, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter paused for about ten seconds to let them digest this information first, and then continued speaking.
"In addition to this, this Alchemy Kingdom also has a type of 'SSS-Rank Large Alchemy Array'. As the name suggests, it is the highest level large-scale Alchemy."
"They permanently deploy this Alchemy Array on the periphery of the Kingdom's Core Area, which is also the reason why the Imperial Faction has been at War with them for hundreds of years but has never approached their Capital."
"Because as long as they step within the range of the Alchemy Array, they could potentially be directly turned into other Substance by Alchemy."
"This is also a problem we need to face."
"Furthermore, I suspect the other party might have also deployed some kind of Large Alchemy Array in the Capital, used to defend against High-Level Combatants launching a surprise attack. Inferring from Logic, the Probability is very high."
Finally finished listening to Saint Shepherd Ju Peter's lengthy discourse on the Alchemy Kingdom, the other four Five Elders all fell into a period of silence, until Saint Topman Warcury chuckled, breaking the gradually serious Atmosphere.
"This Alchemy Kingdom sounds like a Turtle Shell that is difficult to pry open. Then what about the Shenhe Island Nation to the east?"
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter replied in a deep voice, "Regarding Shen He, there are three points worth noting."
"Firstly, their Sword Dao is very prosperous. They even have a set of Swordsman Ranks that has been implemented for nearly five hundred years, for example, Swordsman Apprentice under a ten-level system."
"Then there is the Ten-Stage System for Formal Swordsmen. Among them, First Dan is Beginner Swordsman, Second Dan and Third Dan are Intermediate Swordsman, Fourth Dan and Fifth Dan are Advanced Swordsman."
"While Sixth Dan and Seventh Dan are given the Sword Master Epithet, Eighth Dan and Ninth Dan are given the Great Swordsman Epithet, and Tenth Dan is Sword Saint."
"However, judging from the combat performance of the Marines against them, the so-called Eighth Dan Great Swordsman, judging by the Sword Dao Realm of our World, are just stronger Sword Masters."
This topic greatly interested Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, who is also a Swordsman.
"Dividing Swordsmen into detailed ranks?"
"That sounds very interesting. Let that Mihawk guy try implementing it at his Master Yudao when the time comes."
In this World, the levels of Swordsmen are actually very general, which are just Sword Master and Great Swordsman.
As for those below that, they are just called Swordsmen, or given a Nickname or something.
"The key is that not only are their Sword Masters extremely numerous, but that Tenth Stage Sword Saint from Shen He is most likely a genuine Great Swordsman, and a Great Swordsman who has been immersed in Sword Dao for nearly eighty years."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter glanced towards Saint Jaygarcia Saturn.
"That giant Slash that Onigumo and the others encountered before should be the work of this Otherworld Sword Saint."
"Hmm, This Old Man also watched the relevant video. In terms of Power, it is indeed stronger than those who have just glimpsed The Gate of Great Swordsman. However, the Marines' Vice Admirals don't just know Swordsmanship."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn responded thoughtfully while looking at the Shodai Kitetsu in his hand.
"Their Martial Arts, Haki, and Devil Fruit Ability are all part of their Combat Power. If that so-called Divine Harmony Sword Saint only knows Swordsmanship, then it's no big deal."
"Unless he keeps hiding behind and continuously unleashing Flying Slash Attacks, then it depends on how abundant his Stamina is."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter nodded.
"Secondly, this Shenhe Island Nation also has a group of people similar to Animal-Type Ability Users."
"It's just that their Ability after transforming is mainly related to Marine Creatures. This means they also possess Biochemical Technology that synthesizes Danger Beast Biological Material with the Human Body, which is the so-called 'Human Transmutation'."
At this moment, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, wearing a black flat hat and leaning on a Cane, spoke up and asked, "But what you've said doesn't seem to cause us any trouble."
Hearing up to this point, whether it was Sword Masters, or Sword Saints, or even Marine Creature synthesized humans, they were far less troublesome than the 'Large Alchemy Array' and Stigma Alchemist from the Alchemy Kingdom.
"Hmm."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter did not deny it and continued speaking, "What I'm about to say next should be a big trouble, which is a Divine Dragon that is very likely residing in the Shenhe Island Nation."
"According to The Empire's classification of Danger Beasts, that Divine Dragon is the so-called Super Dangerous Beast. Its Strength cannot be determined, but it is highly probable that it is stronger than any Sword Saint or Stigma Alchemist."
"And according to the Intelligence provided by Lord Imu, there could potentially be five of these Super Dangerous Beasts!"
Hearing this, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn frowned and said with a serious Expression, "It seems we need to have Aokiji constantly stationed with the Fleet over there from now on."
"Indeed, I have a premonition. These Super Dangerous Beasts are most likely the Peak Combat Power of the Imperial Arms World. Also, the 'Supreme Imperial Arm' that The Empire is still hiding must be treated cautiously."
After speaking, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter sighed with emotion, "This Imperial Arms World is indeed a good opponent. The Difficulty in conquering it is not small."
"So, should we consider stopping the War with them and winning over this World through Affiliation or Cooperation?"
Saint Topman Warcury became somewhat hesitant.
"No!"
But Saint Jaygarcia Saturn sneered, "Let the Otherworld Strategy Committee over there negotiate slowly first. As for the Decision, let's wait until we have actually seen those so-called Sword Saints, Stigma Alchemists, Super Dangerous Beasts, and Supreme Imperial Arms!"
He certainly doesn't want the World Government to be bluffed by these terms that sound impressive.
(End of Chapter)
