Chapter 129: Shiki's Resolve and Kuzan's Frustration

Mary Geoise, Room of Authority.

"Amatori Biba has arrived in our world. He injected himself with the Black Blood and then requested training from the Army Headquarters." Commented V. Nusjuro.

"Yes, our world has also received the first visitor from another world, I believe that in the future there will be more and more..." Warcury pondered while holding his coffee cup.

"Perhaps one day in the future, the Dimensional Gate will be opened to the public, allowing people from the two worlds to travel freely. It may not be certain, but it will be lively then!" Mars said with deep meaning.

Warcury said: "That's something far away, let's talk about what's in front of us."

"That guy has accepted."

Although he spoke ambiguously, the other four instantly understood what he meant. Saturn nodded. "Yes, we have already begun to process his release."

"How did they convince him?" Mars asked curiously. Ju Peter next to him laughed and said: "We found that guy's brother."

"But we also promised to treat your brother's health, that is the responsibility of the Faculty of Medicine."

"Is your brother sick or injured?"

"He has a weak constitution from birth, with muscle weakness, almost a rare disease."

"This is really... I didn't expect that such a strong guy would have such a brother." Mars looked at him in amazement.

"But this is a good thing for us, and it is easy to control." Saturn interjected from the side.

"So, the army will have another general." Mars agreed.

...

Impel Down.

A man much taller than an ordinary person slowly followed Magellan as they walked away.

"Damn..."

"Even he can come out, what is the world government planning?" Shiki, sensing the two figures getting further and further away, growled under his breath in anger.

But as they completely disappeared into a large elevator, he resigned himself and sat back down on the stone, thinking to himself: 'If those guys really come looking for me and ask me to submit to gain my freedom, would I accept it?'

"I would not do it".

[Rumble!]

Suddenly, a dark golden wave erupted from Shiki, his Haoshoku Haki was released without restraint, at the same time, a furious scream echoed throughout the Eternal Hell.

"It's not possible! I am the Golden Lion Shiki. Do you want me to be a dog of the world government? I would rather die here, at least I can maintain the honor of the Flying Pirates at sea!"

Ten minutes later.

Magellan returned with four people, and they arrived outside Shiki's cell.

This left Shiki watching wordlessly as the door slowly opened, followed by a man in a black suit entering.

Meanwhile, another man in black outside released a purple light shield that isolated all sound.

"Greetings, Mr. Shiki. I heard you want to get out of here."

Shiki looked at him coldly. "Yes, but if it means obeying you, I'd rather stay here forever!"

"Hehe, after seeing what comes next, I think you will change your mind."

Soon, he took out a Den-Den Mushi projector like he did when he convinced Kaido and started talking about the Kabane World and the Dimensional Gates, while watching the growing surprise on Shiki's face.

"So this is it, now I understand..." Shiki was really amazed.

At this moment, the man in black spoke with a tempting tone. "Mr. Shiki, the World Government is preparing a new force called the Air Force, responsible for air operations."

"If you are willing to join sincerely, the position of General of the Air Force will be yours, and you might even become Marshal of the Air Force in the future."

"Think about it, wouldn't it be better to lead a great force across the skies of other worlds than to die in the darkness of Impel Down?"

Shiki fell into a long silence. Although his face was expressionless, the trembling eyes revealed the struggle and entanglement in his heart.

"I refuse!"

The man in black was incredulous at his response.

Shiki gritted his teeth and said: "Is it possible that the puny Otherworlders can make me submit? Dream big!"

"I am... The Golden Lion!" His roar echoed in the dark cell, but unfortunately, it was stopped by the purple light shield.

"Oh really..." The man in black's smile disappeared instantly, his gaze flickering with anger. "Since that is the case, then I will use more drastic methods to make you obey."

Then he angrily closed the Den-Den Mushi and left the cell. Then, another figure entered. Seeing him, Shiki's expression changed drastically.

"It's you!!"

"Hehehehe..." The visitor didn't speak, but his cold laughter was particularly penetrating.

The next moment, the green collar around Shiki's neck began to glow brightly, illuminating the dark wall of the cell...

"No!!!"

...

To facilitate the comprehensive development of subsequent administrators, technicians and workers in the World of Kabane, the Army Headquarters will send 20,000 soldiers. They will be led by Bullet, who will be responsible for clearing the Kabane in Hinomoto and occupying all Stations and important mineral resources.

When Bullet heard the news he went to see the arrival of the troops, and as the troops arrived at the Kabane World, he remained silent watching how the troops under his command continued to grow and grow.

At this moment, he inexplicably came up with the idea of being thankful that he had been captured by the navy before, otherwise he might not have had the opportunity to lead tens of thousands of troops to fight in another world.

Compared to the present, his experience as a pirate in the past, to be honest, even he felt was a bit insignificant.

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Starfish World, Jewel Ice Sheet.

The snow-capped mountains towered into the starry sky like silver giants and the northern lights flickered in the sky, illuminating the snowy world.

"It's amazing that such an impressive spectacle exists in the world, this view alone makes it worth the trip..." Kuzan sighed sincerely.

"But Vice Admiral Kuzan, we have not yet completed our mission by coming so far here. If we return without having obtained anything, all our travel time will have been in vain!" Captain Charles complained helplessly after hearing this.

"Dahaha, this is indeed a headache..." Kuzan touched his head in frustration and finally looked away from the northern lights.

They had been on this continent covered in snow and ice for several days and had finally found the so-called Jewel Ice Sheet.

At that moment, when everyone saw the golden light under the transparent ice, everyone inhaled cold air, because the number of treasures was simply excessive, some even thought it was more exaggerated than the One Piece treasure that was broadcast live from Mary Geoise.

But before these people could cheer for long, they heard Kuzan saying that he seemed unable to open it!

Although Kuzan had the Ice-Ice Fruit, he could only control the ice he created himself without having fully awakened his power, so he was unable to manipulate external natural ice.

This made everyone extremely disappointed. Some people even lay on the ice and sighed looking at the treasure inside, as if it was theirs after taking it out...

But they couldn't just return empty-handed after sailing for almost a month, right?

So, Kuzan decided to wait a little longer, he had a hunch that his chance to awaken his devil fruit was almost here, but they had already been investigating for two days and there had been no progress.

"Vice Admiral, there is news from Headquarters that we should try to return to Marineford within a month. Word is that the Supreme Government Conference is about to be held."

"What does a government meeting have to do with us, the Navy?"

Kuzan looked at the colonel confused, but the latter smiled and said: "It is said that the Navy will also hold an internal high-level meeting that day. Except for those who cannot go back due to special circumstances, all vice admirals will attend."

"Alala, that has nothing to do with us, right? We're one of those special circumstances right now."

Then Kuzan set his sights on the ice and snow mountains under the aurora, and sighed in his heart: "Awakening, awakening, how to awaken?"

He didn't understand how Borsalino and Sakazuki could awaken easily, but it took so much effort and thought to get to him.

"Awakening occurs when the user's mind and body reach the appropriate level during a suitable opportunity..."

This is the most eye-catching sentence in the information about the awakening of Devil Fruit abilities that Kuzan received from the Navy Headquarters.

"Is it really because my strength has not reached the level of awakening?"

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