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Chapter 619: Sakazuki Isn't Too Optimistic!

Tatsumi, born with a killer's Talent, was never one to talk much during Combat.

As the Imperial Arm's Ability took effect on his Body, he activated 'Water Dragon Sword' without hesitation.

[Buzz——————]

As the 'Eyeball' on the sword hilt became engorged and red, his Body also rapidly enhanced, starting from the Arm holding the sword.

Soon.

Tatsumi felt his muscles subtly swelling. The Feeling of almost infinite Strength constantly erupting from within him made him confident he could defeat Mima Amatori within three minutes.

Or rather.

He had to do this!

[Swish!]

The next second, Tatsumi transformed into an incomparably fast Black Line. In the instant before Mima Amatori could even react, he had already flown behind him.

"Such Speed..."

Mima Amatori touched his Throat, which had somehow been stained with a hint of black, with lingering fear.

Tatsumi's Sword had just grazed this Position.

At that moment, he didn't have Time to use Element Transformation to evade, nor did he dare to gamble his life on 'Iron Body'.

So, at the critical moment, he could only use Observation Haki to perceive the attacked Position and then protect it with Armament Haki Hardening.

As expected.

Although Tatsumi's Speed had become very fast and his Strength had increased significantly.

However, the Mass of his Armament Haki and the Technique limited to Coating were still insufficient to break through Mima Amatori's Armament Haki Hardening.

The quality of Armament Haki's Mass depends on the firmness of a person's inner Will.

Simply making the Body stronger would at most increase the total amount of Haki, but it wouldn't have much impact on its Mass.

And the Victory or Defeat in a Duel between Haki often depends on the Mass of Haki, not the total amount.

The Advantage in total Haki amount only becomes prominent when both sides are evenly matched and require a long Combat.

Garp's mountain-punching Cultivation back then was essentially tempering his inner Will through repeated Boxing.

At the same time, he self-taught the Technique of 'Internal Haki Destruction' during this process.

As for Physical Ability and Fist Force, he had long reached the peak.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to team up with Roger to defeat Rocks back then.

As for Tatsumi's inner Will.

The current him is indeed far inferior to his later self in the 'Canon'.

After all, he hasn't experienced the various hardships in the 'Canon', nor the threat of 'Demon Armor Transformation' gradually eroding his Body and Will.

For the next three minutes.

Mima Amatori and Tatsumi unleashed their respective Strengths to the fullest.

Like a purple Poisonous Snake and a dancing blood-colored bat, they tangled together amidst the dense Blade Light and Sword Shadow.

The constantly flashing bright light and shadow stung the Eyes of the Imperial Army Warriors outside the City Gate, and the Clanging Sound was incessant.

The Ground inside and the surrounding Houses and Buildings also cracked one after another under the ravages of various Vacuum Blades.

The two fought from the Ground to the Rooftop, then from the broken Rooftop to the Air, and finally from the Air back to the Ground. Their sharp Killing Intent transformed into a Gale sweeping across the entire scene.

"Hahahaha, how could you possibly defeat me!"

After three minutes passed, Mima Amatori let out a triumphant laugh.

Under the watchful Eyes of the crowd, he grabbed the already weak and powerless Tatsumi and transformed into a large mass of purple Gas, soaring straight into the sky.

It looked like Demons leaving contentedly, transforming into a demonic wind.

The Imperial Army below looked at each other, but no one dared to shoot randomly to stop him, fearing they might injure their own Imperial Guard Lord.

Soon.

The Emperor, Kurome, Najenda, and others inside the Imperial Palace all received the News that Tatsumi had been Captured Alive and taken away.

This added a bit of gloom to the already heavy Atmosphere of The Empire.

"It seems we must activate the Supreme Imperial Arm!"

The Emperor looked at the golden sky outside the window and finally made a Decision in his Heart.

The World Government is clearly not an Opponent against whom he can afford to keep his Trump Card unused.

"Why did you bring him back?"

On the Rooftop of a civilian house, Yasopp looked speechlessly at the Coma-stricken Tatsumi in Mima Amatori's hands.

The latter, with a handsome Smile, replied, "This person claims to be some Imperial Guard. He should know quite a few Matters, and he can use Armament Haki and Observation Haki."

"What?!"

Yasopp was greatly surprised.

They had been on the road heading towards the Imperial Capital for the past few days, so they hadn't yet contacted the Command Center in their Homeland.

Otherwise, through the Intelligence Bullet had just sent back a few days ago, they should have been able to learn about this Matter.

"Alright, then he should indeed be brought back. But our Mission also needs to be completed. How is your Investigation going?"

Mima Amatori turned his head to look in the Direction of 'Du Gate'.

"It's very interesting. In that small Fortress, there's a Light Gate similar to the Star Gate. Inside the Light Gate is a strange, gray Space. Not only can you not see anything clearly, but even the spread of Observation Haki is strongly affected."

Yasopp frowned.

"Another Space? This is tricky now. According to our previous Detection, there are seven more such small Fortresses. Besides that, the entire Imperial Capital Central Area is in a completely insubstantial Phantom State."

"Indeed, finding the correct Entrance/Exit among eight Space Gates is no ordinary Difficulty. And who knows if the opponent can change the Position of the 'correct Gate' at any Time?"

Mima Amatori also stated his thoughts.

Then, lifting Tatsumi in his hand, he smiled and said, "So I think this Imperial Guard named Tatsumi is key. He probably came out from inside!"

A few days later.

Just as Douglas Bullet was leading two Main Combat Divisions and tens of thousands of Auxiliary Legions, setting up camp near the broken Mount Famu and preparing to rest for a period of Time.

North.

At the Star Gate Base located in the Snow Mountain Valley, Sakazuki received two important pieces of News.

One was that the Marine Fleet currently engaged in Combat with the Shenhe Island Nation on The Seas to the east was suddenly attacked by a massive Slash with enough Power to cleave the Sea Surface.

This resulted in three Battleships and five Cruisers being heavily damaged and sunk, with thousands of Troops killed or injured.

At the same Time.

Two Rear Admirals attempting to Intercept the massive Slash were severely injured.

If Vice Admiral Huoshaoshan hadn't quickly stepped in to Intercept, the World Government's Marine Fleet would have suffered even greater Combat Loss.

This also confirmed that the person who unleashed this massive Blade Light must be a being whose Sword Dao level has reached that of a Great Swordsman!

Furthermore, according to the feedback from Onigumo, who has also reached the 'Great Swordsman' level.

Judging solely from the Aura displayed by the opponent's Blade Light, it was slightly higher than his own Swordsmanship Skill, indicating that the opponent is still a Strong Hand among Great Swordsmen.

As for the specific overall Combat Power, it is still unclear because the opponent has not yet appeared.

Because true Strength or weakness is never determined by the Power of a single Attack.

Rather, it is the Overall Strength, comprehensive Means, and actual State and Circumstances of both sides.

Moreover, so-called Strength is not limited to just Sword Dao!

Another important piece of News is that The Empire has sent a Diplomatic Team of over a hundred people. They say they want to have a Negotiation with the World Government.

Regarding this, Sakazuki isn't too optimistic. Given the World Government's Haki Personality, how could they possibly be willing to negotiate with the weak?

From all the Intelligence gathered so far.

Although the various Power Systems in this Imperial Arms World are very similar to their own.

But the Upper Limit doesn't seem to be very high, barely reaching the Vice Admiral level.

As for the Five Paths Revolving Furnace and those Imperial Arms.

Hmm... One can only say they are quite interesting, a good 'World Specialty'. It's believed they will belong to the World Government before long.

But as an Admiral.

He does have the Obligations to transmit the News back to the Homeland and then let the Politicians make the Decision.

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)

# Chapter 621: The Extreme North Demon's Attack!

Although Saint Jaygarcia Saturn made the Decision to first probe the depths of the Imperial Arms World, this matter indeed led the World Government to consider the possibility of cooperating with civilized nations from Otherworld, through means other than Military Conquest.

Thinking carefully, at the rate of one Star Gate per year, it seems unlikely that the World Government could engage in World War with every Otherworld. Wouldn't they eventually be dragged down and exhausted?

So, could they first conduct friendly contact and communication, and then decide whether to use Military force based on the actual Situation?

This is what the current Five Elders and the even higher-ranking Im need to consider.

Of course.

If they encounter a world stronger than their own, there's certainly no need to think about cooperation. They would directly close the Star Gate to temporarily cut off contact, and only reopen it to negotiate with the other side when they become stronger.

The next day, in the Imperial Arms World.

Around four in the afternoon, the Diplomatic Team sent by the Imperial Faction, enduring the cold wind and flying snow of the Snow Mountain Range, rode on large Flame Rabbits.

Under the escort of a Main Combat Battalion of five hundred men led by an Army Brigadier General, they successfully arrived at the outer perimeter of the valley where the Star Gate Base was located.

However, the person standing at the Base Gate to welcome them was not the Highest Military Officer here, Army Headquarters Admiral Akainu Sakazuki.

Instead, it was Commissioner Safray Lass, who had specifically rushed over from the Sea Star Mainland. He served as the Director of Foreign Affairs for the Otherworld Strategy Committee.

In addition, beside Commissioner Safray Lass was Senior Director O'Connor, who served as the Branch Minister for the 'Titan World'.

Around them were more than a dozen Cipher Pol-1 personnel wearing Black Suit. Their duty was to provide personal protection for the World Government's government officials.

"Welcome to the World Government's Star Gate Base in the 'Imperial Arms World'. I am Safray Lass."

Commissioner Safray Lass naturally took the lead, greeting the High-Ranking Official from The Empire who walked over. He also introduced himself and O'Connor beside him.

Those High-Ranking Official belonging to the Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs looked at each other. They hadn't expected the World Government to give their world a Code Name. And this Code Name sounded quite appropriate and vivid.

"Hello, I am Giovanni, the Foreign Affairs Officer of The Empire. We have come this time to conduct an in-depth communication with your side, to see if we can secure precious peace, as well as fair and just cooperation and trade for both our sides!"

Giovanni shook hands with Commissioner Safray Lass while speaking sincerely about the purpose of their visit.

"Hehehe, that's good."

Commissioner Safray Lass smiled noncommittally.

"However, the weather here is harsh and very cold, unsuitable as a location for our talks. Therefore, we hope to invite everyone to the 'Titan World', which is under the Jurisdiction of Senior Director O'Connor."

"Go to another world?!"

Giovanni and the other officials from the Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs were all stunned on the spot, unsure how to respond to the other party for a moment. Saying yes brought some anticipation, but also nervousness and worry. After all, they knew absolutely nothing about Otherworld. What if they went and couldn't return?

But saying no would make them seem cowardly.

"Alright, since your side has allowed us to come here, we believe you have sufficient sincerity for these talks. We have nothing to worry about. Please!"

Ultimately, Diplomat Giovanni made the Decision. He didn't believe the World Government had any malicious intentions towards them. Otherwise, they would have had the Black-Clad Soldier detain them long ago.

"Excellent."

Commissioner Safray Lass looked at the determination and fearlessness in Giovanni's eyes and revealed an undisguised look of appreciation.

"Please."

"Thank you for having us."

Soon, the hundred or so members of The Empire's Diplomatic Team, led by Commissioner Safray Lass and Senior Director O'Connor, stepped through the Steel Gate of the Star Gate Base.

Next, they will pass through the 'Shrinking Tunnel' to reach the Star Gate Base in the 'Titan World'. Then, they would take prepared Black Cars, cross the Canberra Continent (Australia) to the Air Force Port Base by the Seaside. From there, they would transfer to a Flying Warship and head to the Exchange Port on Paradis Island.

The World Government Branch building was constructed there. This was because the Canberra Continent had been designated a Military Zone, under the Jurisdiction of the Supreme Military Command. The World Government Branch, on the other hand, was a subordinate organization of the Political Affairs Department.

Just as Giovanni and the others were about to enter the 'Biochemical Safety Station', on the verge of experiencing an unforgettable journey, suddenly, the entire Star Gate Base began to rumble and shake violently.

This caused most of the Imperial delegation, who were Ordinary People, to be thrown into Chaos, and also caused chaos throughout the entire valley area centered around the Base.

"What's going on!"

"An Earthquake?"

"No, this kind of Tremor will definitely trigger an Avalanche!"

At the same time, a large amount of Gunfire came from the north. This made many people inside the Base realize that it might not be a simple natural Earthquake.

It was an Attack!

The Troops stationed at the Star Gate Base were the Fifth Division of the First Main Combat Legion. Its Division Commander was Vice Admiral Dalmatian, who had transferred from Marine Headquarters. He was an Ability User skilled in Martial Arts combat and also an Animal System Inu Inu no Mi user in Dalmatian Form.

Just as he ran out of the warm Office, a Messenger using 'Thunder Breathing' darted in front of him like a golden lightning bolt, and despite his violently shaking Body, shouted loudly:

"Reporting, Division Commander!"

"To the north, a Nine-Tailed Fox has appeared, standing sixty to seventy meters tall, with white fur, capable of releasing various Ice and Snow abilities."

"The outer perimeter troops are engaged in combat with it. They request the Base to dispatch Support as soon as possible!"

Dalmatian frowned upon hearing this. But just as he was about to say something, Sakazuki walked over with Shiryu behind him.

"Dalmatian, you stay at the Base to maintain Order and deal with those Avalanches. As for that Great Fox, I'll handle it!"

After giving the Order, Sakazuki didn't wait for his reply and immediately used Element Transformation on his lower body. Amidst the intense Aura and rolling Thick Smoke, he launched himself towards the northern Sky.

Immediately, a Loud Noise occurred with a boom. A violent Air Current mixed with a strong smell of Sulfur surged and spread. The falling Snowflakes around completely dissipated under the Shockwave of the Air Current.

At the same time, it forced Vice Admiral Dalmatian to raise his Arm to block the blowing Gale. The Black Coat behind him flapped loudly in the wind.

Meanwhile, Shiryu followed Sakazuki, full of anticipation, using Moonwalk.

"Admiral Akainu..."

Vice Admiral Dalmatian silently watched Sakazuki's Back View as he rushed straight into the sky, propelled by Magma.

He had to admit, having an Admiral Level Combat Power stationed nearby filled one with a sense of security, no matter the Situation. Although he didn't know what that Great Fox was, since Sakazuki had taken action, there was nothing more to worry about.

Compared to that, the Avalanches coming from the mountain might be the real trouble.

However, Dalmatian didn't expect that the Great Fox to the north was indeed a big trouble. In the records of the Alchemy Kingdom, it was called the 'Ice Demon God'. In the Shenhe Island Nation, it was called the 'Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox'. And in The Empire, it was called the 'Extreme North Demon'.

It was a Divine Beast, an Immortal Spirit, and one of the Super Dangerous Beasts.

It was also the Master of the can of Blood Esdeath drank before!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 622: Black Smoke Swirling, Hikari Soaring into the Sky!

Snow Mountain Range, the northernmost Zone.

Dark Clouds were dense and heavy snow fell. Not only was the Temperature abnormally Cold, but the Gale howled, making the entire Environment even more extreme.

But it was under these harsh circumstances.

Under the command of Brigadier General Hartman, the five hundred Main Combat Officers and Soldiers of the Third Main Combat Battalion, part of the Second Regiment Headquarters of the Fifth Division of the First Main Combat Legion, along with three thousand Auxiliary Corps Soldiers from the Demon Slayer World.

Were launching a fierce Offensive towards a Nine-Tailed White Fox, sixty to seventy meters tall, attempting to slow its approach towards the Star Gate Base.

They didn't Understand why this Great Fox was attacking their side, but since it came with ill intent, they would fight first and talk later.

The Elite Warriors of the Third Main Combat Battalion were like agile black swallows.

They darted up and down around the Nine-Tailed White Fox, constantly attacking with various Sword Techniques, Martial Arts, or Devil Fruit Abilities.

Among them were the Six Powers' Tempest Kick and Finger Pistol, the Flame Breathing's Fifth Form: Flame Tiger, and the Wind Breathing's Fourth Form: Rising Dust Storm.

There were also Shockwaves unleashed by Hasshoken, or powerful Leg Wind swung out by Red Leg Kick Technique.

There was also the Electro of the Mink Tribe Warrior, and the Fear Energy Bullet of the 'Nue' Form Kabaneri Warrior.

Meanwhile, the Soldiers of the Auxiliary Legion in the distance were also using their Assault Rifles and Rocket Launchers.

They fired frantically at the rampaging Great Fox, causing Ball of Fire Explosions to appear on its Body from time to time.

However, these imposing attacks were either intercepted mid-air by the rapidly swinging fox tails, or easily withstood by that layer of crystal-clear snow-white Fur.

And in this process, every moment, a large number of Main Combat Officers and Soldiers and Auxiliary Soldiers died in battle on the spot under its Counterattack.

They were either directly killed by a massive fox tail slamming down, or swept by the surging Cold Air.

Instantly turning into Ice Sculptures, which then smashed into pieces upon hitting the Ground.

"Get out of This Venerable One's Snow Region, get out of this World, you Ant from the Otherworld!"

Suddenly, the giant Nine-Tailed White Fox let out a Roar, and immediately circles of Sound Waves spread out in the Cold Wind.

Immediately after, it slammed a claw onto the Ground, causing the Frozen Earth Snowfield in front of it to crack and scatter. Large patches of Accumulated Snow were shaken into the air like a Curtain.

Then, under the effect of some Supernatural Power, they formed surging snow waves that erupted.

Dozens of nearby Main Combat Officers and Soldiers who couldn't dodge in time were violently swallowed.

And the Soldiers of the Auxiliary Army further away, under the visible Sound Wave vibrations, bleeding from their seven orifices, they were shaken to death, and finally buried by the heavy snow that was pushed horizontally.

"Good beast, it can even speak?"

Brigadier General Hartman, his Expression ashen-faced, used Moonwalk to fly to a Height almost level with the fox, narrowly dodging this wave of snow.

Since the battle began, only about five minutes had passed.

Yet nearly half of his subordinates were already dead or injured, and they hadn't managed to stop the opponent's steps at all.

That's right, the Great Fox was running in large strides through the continuous Snow Mountain Area, while casually dealing with their Offensive.

It was just like swatting away Flies around it!

"What do I do now? Should I go up? But..."

Brigadier General Hartman's bloodshot eyes glared, but his Heart was filled with conflict.

Because he had already seen that this Nine-Tailed White Fox was not like the Sea Kings of the World, which had huge Body Size but could be easily cut down with a single Blade.

Instead, it was a true Monster with extremely Strong Supernatural Combat Power, perhaps even a Vice Admiral would not be its Opponent.

Facing such an Opponent, if he continued to charge forward, he would very likely die in battle on the spot, and would not cause any damage or impact to the opponent.

The Power Difference between the two sides was so huge, was his meaningless death necessary?

What about the Military Merit he had accumulated?

What about his wife and children waiting for him to return home?

But if he didn't go up, wouldn't that be fear of battle!

"Damn it, what am I thinking? The Soldiers below are still fighting. As a Battalion Commander, as a Commodore, how can I be greedy for life and afraid of death?"

Brigadier General Hartman bit the tip of his tongue hard, completely disregarding the Hot Blood that splattered out, using the intense pain to urge his somewhat stiff Body.

[Roar!]

The next second.

He was seen gripping the Nichirin Blade in his hand, which had turned into a Crimson Blade and was emitting scorching High Temperature.

The entire person, amidst a Thunder-like Roar, transformed into a Golden Lightning that broke the Sound Barrier, rushing rapidly towards the Nine-Tailed White Fox still running in the snow.

"Thunder Breathing, First Form, Thunderclap and Flash!"

Actually, for someone at Brigadier General Hartman's level.

The Strength and Effect produced by the Breathing Style no longer played a dominant role, but became an auxiliary state.

Simply put.

Some people find it difficult to unleash Strong Strength without using Breathing Style.

While some people are very Strong even without using Breathing Style, and even if they use it, it's only a secondary Strength boost.

What Brigadier General Hartman valued was the certain boost to Speed from 'Thunder Breathing' as well as the sound effect and Special Effect of Lightning...

"Lord Brigadier General has made his move!"

The Soldiers of the Auxiliary Legion, who were further away, could see it most clearly.

Visually, it was like a golden thunderclap descending from the Dark Clouds, instantly striking one of the snow-white tails that the Nine-Tailed White Fox had swung out.

But the next moment, all the gazes filled with anticipation instantly turned into terror and Despair.

Because they saw that the Nichirin Blade in Brigadier General Hartman's hand broke, and he was sent flying back spitting Blood, like a Cannonball falling into a distant snowdrift.

"Brigadier General Hartman!"

"Battalion Commander!!"

The remaining Main Combat Officers and Soldiers around him cried out urgently, their eyes splitting with rage.

Some people who were closer rushed over immediately, but when they dug him out of the snow pile.

Brigadier General Hartman was already on the verge of death, in his dying moments, his Gaze somewhat unfocused.

"Good, he's still breathing, that's good..."

A Major wearing a Black Justice Coat showed a hint of joy on his Expression.

Immediately after, he quickly took out three White Pills with a Purple Butterfly Emblem from his Coat pocket.

Without thinking, he directly crushed the outer packaging and stuffed the Pills into Brigadier General Hartman's mouth.

As Brigadier General Hartman swallowed the three Purple Butterfly Emergency Pills with Cold Water melted from Ice and Snow.

Immediately, a faint purple shimmering Radiance appeared on his skin.

However, he did not regain Consciousness, clearly his fate, whether life or death, was still uncertain.

[Rumble Rumble Rumble——————]

Just at this moment, a large area of Hikari shone from behind them.

Immediately followed by a fierce Loud Noise entering their ears. When they subconsciously looked back, their Expression instantly turned to surprise and joy.

"Magma!"

"Admiral Akainu!"

"Admiral Sakazuki is here!"

Yes, that was right. They saw the Nine-Tailed White Fox, whose Body was permeated with wisps of Cold Air, colliding with a scorching hot and massive Magma Mass.

In an instant.

Rolling Black Smoke shot straight up into the Dark Clouds in the air. The Shockwave that burst out swept away the Cold Wind and Snowflake within several hundred meters.

The Accumulated Snow on the Ground also quickly melted in large patches under the reflection of the Hikari.

And most crucially...

The Nine-Tailed White Fox finally stopped its steps and narrowed its deep blue eyes, piercingly cold like extreme ice.

It looked directly at the tiny and fiery red, yet imposing and domineering figure blocking its path not far ahead.

In its eyes, the powerful Aura released by this figure had almost formed a huge Volcano Phantom in the Void.

This was one of the reasons why it had no choice but to stop its steps.

"Who are you?"

Sakazuki, whose legs had turned into Magma and whose arms were also flowing with rolling Magma, hovered in Mid-air using the power of eruption. Black Smoke swirled, and Hikari soared into the sky.

He looked at it coldly with an expressionless face, carrying chilling Killing Intent all over his Body.

"World Government, Army Headquarters Admiral, Akainu!"

(End of this chapter)

**Chapter 623: Shiryu's Unwilling Killing Intent!**

Sea Star Mainland.

Inside the Otherworld Strategy Committee's Command Hall.

The Screen Wall, composed of Virtual Screen, displayed the scene of the Nine-Tailed White Fox confronting Sakazuki in the Snow Mountain Area.

"What is that thing?"

"What a huge fox!"

"It should be what they call a Danger Beast in the Imperial Arms World, but it's the first time we've encountered one this large and this strong..."

"Could it be a Special-Grade Danger Beast? Or perhaps..."

Personnel holding various Position discussed the scene amongst themselves.

Lieutenant General Kong Ming held his Feather Fan, murmuring thoughtfully in a low voice.

"Is this a Super Dangerous Beast?"

"Looking at its Ability, it seems to be Ice/Snow Type. There's an eighty percent chance this is the source of Esdeath's Imperial Arms Material."

Regarding the relationship between Super Dangerous Beasts and several Imperial Arms.

With Im's subtle hints, they actually had some understanding.

"With such a massive Body Size, that can of Blood doesn't seem like much, but if we can Capture Alive it, then perhaps..."

"...we can continuously produce Blood that grants Ice/Snow Type Strength?"

At this moment, Chairman Fernandez walked up to Kong Ming and softly articulated the words the latter was thinking.

"Yes."

Lieutenant General Kong Ming nodded.

He then added, "However, Imperial Arms seem to require an Alchemy Material called 'Philosopher's Stone'."

"Furthermore, I'm very curious how the First Emperor of The Empire back then managed to Obtain the Blood of this Fox."

Chairman Fernandez merely smiled.

"There are only two possibilities: Forceful Suppression or Negotiation. As for the specifics, it depends on how Strong this Fox's Strength is."

Meanwhile.

In the Snow Mountain Range of the Imperial Arms World.

The Nine-Tailed White Fox flicked its nine snow-white long tails behind it, each tipped with a touch of azure blue.

It raised its head and chest, looking directly at Sakazuki, speaking in human language with an extremely arrogant Posture.

"It seems you are the Higher-ups among you. Then This Venerable One shall tell you, I am the Master who has governed this Snow Region for two thousand years, and also the Ice Deity of this World, Hong Lian!"

"Now This Venerable One Order you to get out of this Otherworld, otherwise I will bury you Invader from another world in eternal extreme ice!"

"Deity?"

A mocking Smile appeared on Sakazuki's stern Face.

"An interesting claim. It's the first time I've encountered a so-called Deity. Then please show me your legendary Divine Might. I am very much looking forward to it~"

As for Hong Lian's accusation of invasion.

For Sakazuki, who had long since corrected his Mindset and believed he was fighting for the Interests of Sea Star and the Justice of his own World, it couldn't cause the slightest wavering or influence.

Pirate plundering and Civilization War might only differ in Scale, but in his view, they had essential differences.

This was also the unified Thought of the Officers of the Three Forces of the World Government.

At the very least, the Resources they obtained after the Conquest of Otherworld could make their Sea Star World increasingly prosperous and beautiful.

One day, they would allow the Entire Sea Star to completely break free from productive labor and develop towards the Direction of everyone becoming like a Dragon. This was where their Justice lay!

"It seems our negotiation has failed. Although This Venerable One didn't expect a few words to make you leave obediently, I did give you a chance."

"Unfortunately, you Human have always failed to cherish your short, Ant-like Life..."

The Nine-Tailed White Fox, who called itself Hong Lian, sighed.

But as soon as its voice fell, its slightly softened Gaze instantly became exceptionally cold and terrifying, and a violent Cold Wind and Aura surged from its body.

Gradually, a surging flying snow storm encircled the massive fox body.

In the blink of an eye, it forced everyone except Sakazuki to retreat, easily achieving the Effect of clearing the field.

This also caused Shiryu, who was likewise forced to retreat repeatedly, to have an ugly Expression.

He could clearly feel that the Aura erupting from the Great Fox was already comparable to Sakazuki's.

Moreover, the Aura was accompanied by a clear Pressure similar to Conqueror's Haki.

However, its Impact on the Spirit was not as powerful as Conqueror's Haki.

So, aside from causing Fear in people's Heart, it wouldn't make them fall into a Coma.

But for the Soldiers of the Auxiliary Legion, the Effect was quite obvious.

They looked as if they had seen the most terrifying thing in their lives, fleeing madly deeper into the Snow Mountain without any Order or Rationality.

"Oh?"

Sakazuki also raised an eyebrow in the face of the Aura that blew towards him like bone-chilling Cold Wind.

He then showed a not-so-pleasant Smile.

"I really should have let that Aokiji guy be your Opponent..."

"No matter who it is, they will be frozen to death by This Venerable One. Regret coming to this World!"

As soon as the words from both sides finished, both simultaneously exploded into action.

Sakazuki activated the Strength of the Mag-Mag Fruit within his body while raising his swelling magma right arm.

Towards the fox tails that attacked powerfully, breaking through layers of Sound Burst like super strong crossbow bolts.

He ferociously blasted out a Magma Mass with Power reaching its maximum Upper Limit.

"Great Eruption!"

[Roar!!!]

When the giant magma, carrying the Power of Volcanic Eruption, collided with the nine fox tails whose Fur shimmered with chilling blue light in the Mid-air surrounded by mountains.

In that instant, it was as if tens of millions of tons of TNT exploded between Heaven and Earth.

All the Air was like boiling Steam compressed to the extreme before bursting open, forming layers of visible dense white mist rings that swept out.

The icy Earth cracked madly, the surrounding Snow Mountain shook violently, and the Heaven and Earth in this Zone seemed to be in a Shockwave.

Even the Dark Clouds above scattered under the violent Shockwave.

Allowing the azure Sky to reappear and the brilliant Sunlight to pour down like heavy rain.

The Light instantly brightened at this moment!

However, this was hard on the Officer and Soldier of the Main Battle Legion and the Soldiers of the Auxiliary Legion nearby.

No one knew how many people could survive under such terrifying Aftermath.

But Sakazuki was never the type to have reservations for their sake.

And the Nine-Tailed White Fox named Hong Lian naturally cared even less about the lives of these Otherworld Ant.

Neither side had any intention of holding back from the start.

Because they could clearly feel that the Opponent was very Strong!

[Roar roar roar roar...]

Icy Cold Air and scorching Hikari entangled with each other, forming large areas of dense white mist and Steam.

Frost condensed all over the sky and the surging Waves of Magma fiercely clashed.

Sakazuki, who became braver the more he fought, had more and more Magma surging from his body.

Gradually, he actually turned into a Lava Giant nearly fifty meters tall.

On both sides of his back, two magma dog heads with mouths full of Fangs and ferocious and terrifying appearances appeared.

They cooperated with Sakazuki's magma fists, madly tearing at the Ice Crystal Fox Tails swung over by the Nine-Tailed White Fox.

At the same time.

The Magma in his area, like a river, began to replace Accumulated Snow as the main presence in the Environment.

Even the nearby Snow Mountain were like quickly melting ice cream.

Visibly shedding layers of Accumulated Snow coating, slowly revealing the original earthy yellow color underneath.

The current Scene was extremely shocking.

As if the Nine-Tailed White Fox controlling the Ice and Snow of Heaven and Earth and the Three-Headed Hellhound covered in Magma.

Reappeared in the Human World from ancient Myths and Legends and fought fiercely.

"Damn it, completely unable to approach!"

Shiryu, with an extremely ugly Expression, tightly gripped the 'Raiu' in his hand, constantly resisting the sweeping Shockwave.

It was very uncomfortable. He once again felt Anger at his own weakness.

He wanted to kill now, really wanted to kill, to vent the towering unwillingness and killing intent in his heart!

(End of Chapter)