Chapter 85: Uncle and Nephew

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[Forging completed, 1000 World Source Points consumed]

[Kazemune]

[Sharpness +20]

[Durability +30]

[Flexibility +10]

Based on the system's notification, Byakuya wasn't sure of Kazemune's previous stats, but it was stronger now. 

The newly forged Kazemune looked almost the same as before, except for two ivory patterns on the blade, which added a unique beauty. 

However, when Byakuya picked up Kazemunre, he noticed it was significantly heavier, and the sword was much sharper.

Byakuya quickly removed the leftover ores and made a casual slice with Kazemune. Without exerting any effort, the ores were cleanly cut in half.

"Not bad, not bad. Those 1000 World Source Points were well spent," Byakuya said, satisfied as he sheathed Kazemune. 

Although this sudden mission interrupted his vacation, Byakuya achieved one of his goals during this operation, making it worthwhile. 

He had also dispatched Sonic to the New World to find Punk Hazard. 

If Sonic found Caesar, he would capture him to have Caesar produce many artificial Devil Fruits for Byakuya, providing a stable source of World Source Points that he couldn't afford to miss.

Byakuya also had another thought.

If artificial Devil Fruits could be exchanged for World Source Points, real Devil Fruits should be exchangeable too, and likely for much more. 

However, he didn't instruct Smoker to collect Devil Fruits from auction houses. 

Unlike the ores for weapon forging, Devil Fruits are extremely rare on the sea, with each fruit fetching an average price of 100 million Berries. 

Greedy merchants wouldn't willingly give them to Byakuya. 

Moreover, collecting large numbers of Devil Fruits would attract unwanted attention since Byakuya's crew wouldn't suddenly gain new powers, raising suspicions.

He would have to do so secretly if he couldn't collect them openly. 

Perhaps it was time to officially establish the "Night" organization. Currently, it consists of just Byakuya and Sonic. 

Byakuya initially wanted the organization to consist entirely of characters from One Punch Man, but now he has changed his mind. 

Although characters from the store were guaranteed to be 100% loyal, their strength generally hovered around the level of a Marine Vice Admiral, with some being comparable to candidates for Admiral, like Chaton and Momousagi. 

The cost of elevating their power to the Admiral level was exorbitant.

For now, the "Night" organization didn't need overwhelming strength, just capable members who could do the job. 

Byakuya began considering suitable candidates from the One Piece world to join the "Night" organization. 

Just then, the phone on his desk rang. It was Sengoku. 

Byakuya picked up the phone and asked, "Fleet Admiral Sengoku, are you calling to discuss my promotion?"

"..."

There was a moment of silence from Sengoku. "Not a promotion? Then you must be calling to discuss my vacation. 

Extending it by half a month should be fine, considering I put in much effort during this last operation."

"..."

Sengoku continued to remain silent. Byakuya got angry. "You're not seriously asking me to work overtime again, are you?" 

"Is there no one else in the Marines? You're working me to death! If you don't believe me, I'll file my resignation right now!"

Sengoku was stunned by Byakuya's outburst. Who's the Fleet Admiral here? You or me? But thinking about it, Byakuya had done a lot recently: 

Stabilizing the lawless zones, rescuing a Celestial Dragon, and defeating and capturing 'Drought' Jack, one of the top commanders of the Beasts Pirates. 

Any two of these accomplishments would be enough to make Byakuya a Vice Admiral.

Moreover, Byakuya's demonstrated combat strength was alarming. Defeating Jack without a scratch? That's Admiral-level power!

The Marines were short on strong personnel. Losing Byakuya would be a significant blow. 

Sengoku softened his tone, "My dear nephew, there's no need to be so angry!"

"Nephew? Who's your nephew?"

"You're Zephyr's disciple, practically his son. And since Zephyr and I have been close friends for years, calling you nephew isn't too much, is it?"

Well, that logic checks out. This guy is shameless enough to pull out the family card. 

But if it's a battle of shamelessness, Byakuya feared no one. Byakuya acted affectionately, "It's not too much at all, Uncle Sengoku." 

"But considering our relationship, it's not appropriate for me to remain a Rear Admiral, is it?"

This time, Sengoku was the dumbfounded one. This kid's face is thicker than mine! Is there no justice left? 

"Ahem, Rear Admiral Byakuya, you've only been a Rear Admiral for less than two months." 

"Promoting you directly to Vice Admiral might cause some bad reactions."

Byakuya was indifferent, "So what? If anyone has a problem, they can go capture a Yonko commander themselves." 

"I'm strong and I've achieved great things, so I should be promoted. Don't use my short tenure as an excuse; that's for fooling kids." 

"I'm an adult and not so easily tricked."

Sengoku thought, 'You're barely an adult and already acting like this in front of a sixty-year-old man.' 

But Byakuya had a point. "Promoting you to Vice Admiral will need further discussion." 

"However, the reason I'm calling is that the World Government is holding a small meeting, and you need to attend."

Byakuya was taken aback, "A World Government meeting? What does that have to do with me?"

"Because you are a key witness in the Celestial Dragon kidnapping incident. Besides you, Doflamingo will also be attending the meeting."

"Doflamingo is coming too?" Byakuya was even more surprised. "He kidnapped a Celestial Dragon and still dares to attend a meeting?"

"I don't know the exact details, but it seems Doflamingo is denying his involvement in the kidnapping." 

"The World Government wants him to explain himself in person. The meeting is in three days at Marine Headquarters. Don't forget."

After hanging up, Byakuya couldn't help but wonder about Doflamingo's secrets about the Celestial Dragons that allowed him to avoid immediate consequences for the kidnapping. 

However, Byakuya wasn't too concerned. Doflamingo had plenty of other problems. 

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