Chapter 32: The Troubled Five Elders!
In the dead of night, the enormous Full Moon appeared once again.
"Lord Imu, the doctors from Drum Kingdom are currently treating the Merfolk Tribe and Fish-Men. According to their estimations, it will take about fifteen days for them to recover." In the Void Palace, the Five Elders knelt below the platform, with the one in the middle respectfully reporting.
"Regarding their psychological state, although Navy Vice Admiral Tsuru was initially somewhat unwilling, she eventually took action and cleansed the negative emotions from their hearts." Imu was satisfied upon hearing this.
Actually, Tsuru couldn't bear to see the mermaids living in despair, numbness, and hatred. At the same time, it was also for their lives' sake. After all, if they continued to hold extreme attitudes towards the World Government, the only thing waiting for them would be disposal. She had no doubt about the World Government's ruthlessness in this regard. But for Imu, no matter what her psychological changes were, as long as the result was satisfactory, that was enough.
"Gekko Moria has also agreed to become a Jailer of Impel Down, responsible for cutting off the prisoners' shadows and managing the cut shadows. According to Warden Columbus's feedback, although his Attitude towards colleagues is quite cold, he is considered responsible in his work. However, he often takes it upon himself to send Food and Clear Water to his Fellow Kindred in Starvation Hell, which is a headache for him."
"Let him handle that aspect himself. As long as it's not too excessive, let Moriya be. We only need him to be obedient and work diligently." Imu's Tone remained cold.
Impel Down Prison holds nearly six hundred thousand Prisoner. Gekko Moria faces a considerable workload, not to mention the large number that will flood in later. According to Intelligence feedback from CIPHER POL in various Sea Area, rumors about the 'One Piece Great Treasure' are intensifying, and the Navy is gradually noticing an increase in Pirate at sea.
"What about the Thriller Bark matter?" This time, Saint Shepherd Ten Peter was responsible for answering, respectfully saying, "With the help of the three Guide Bird found in the forest of Jaya Island, CP5 has already located it in the Mist Sea Area and is now figuring out how to control it."
"Speed up the modification process. The undercurrents of the Great Pirate Era are surging everywhere. We need to use it to suppress this 'tsunami' sweeping across the World!" Imu coldly commanded while looking down at them.
"Yes, Lord Imu." The Five Elders responded in unison.
"Also, have that Donquixote Brat come to see me. There's a place where I need to use him!" Imu said again. However, these words greatly surprised the Five Elders, who exchanged glances, their Eyesight filled with obvious doubt and incomprehension, but they still agreed immediately.
"We respectfully obey your Imperial Will!" Immediately after, Saint Topman Valcury, still kneeling in the very center, opened his mouth and asked, "What about summoning the other one? I remember he's almost twenty years old."
Imu frowned, but quickly realized who the other person was. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Not for now. Let's wait until he turns twenty next year." For the time being, he really couldn't think of any arrangements for that kid. It's better to continue letting him be Freedom and hone his Strength.
"Yes, Lord Imu!" Just as the Five Elders thought this audience was over and were preparing to respectfully take their leave, an Order came again from the Throne high above.
"In a few days, I will be going out for a trip. Prepare a Vehicle with flight capabilities for me, and the Space for riding must be large!" What! The Five Elders were shocked and raised their heads in unison, looking at Imu in astonishment. The thoughts in their hearts were almost identical: Lord Imu is actually going out? This person has been living in seclusion in the Moon Chamber for hundreds of years. Could it be that he is finally stirred by stillness?
"What? Is it not allowed for me to go out?" Seeing the surprised Eyesight on these people's faces, Imu questioned back with a Tone of displeasure, which instantly turned the Five Elders' surprise into terror.
"No, no, no, it's your Freedom. We certainly have no objections. It's just that your safety is of utmost importance. Could you inform us of your destination and the duration of your trip?" Saint Izanbaron V. Nasujuro, holding the First Generation Kitetsu, asked softly.
"There are quite a few places to go, and the duration of my time away is still uncertain. I will depart after this World Conference ends, so hurry up and prepare. If anything comes up, contact me via Telephone Bug." Imu thought for a moment and still gave a simple answer.
In truth, for more than a year, he had been staying in the Moon Chamber, at most moving around within this Pangea Castle. It was truly stifling and depressing. The previous Imu could be a shut-in for over eight hundred years, but he couldn't do it. The outside World is so beautiful and wonderful, he had long wanted to go out and see it, and there were indeed some things that he needed to handle personally.
It's just that the Vehicle aspect needs some preparation. Taking a Ship is too slow, and it can't fly. If he were to use Moon Walk, although he could fly and the speed would be fast enough, wouldn't it look too tacky? He is the dignified Lord Imu, the actual Planet Chief of the entire Planet, so some pomp and circumstance must be maintained.
Moreover, when going out, he would definitely encounter many trivial matters. He couldn't possibly handle all these things himself, could he?
"Understood, Lord Imu. But what Identity are you planning to use when you go out? And what about your appearance?" Saint Marcus Mars, with his long hair, asked worriedly.
"Prepare a plain and unremarkable Celestial Dragon new Identity for me, as well as 'Invisible Contact Lenses' that can conceal my pupils but won't affect my Eyesight. As for my appearance, I haven't shown my face for hundreds of years. No one will recognize me." Imu had already thought about these things and slowly stated his ideas.
The Five Elders could tell that this lord was determined to go out, so they didn't say anything more. Next, they just needed to do their part in cooperating.
"Regarding Impel Down Prison, I want to transfer someone out. Have someone notify..." Finally, Imu suddenly thought of something and added a sentence.
The 'Six-Person Meeting' ended. The Five Elders returned to the Hall of Authority, and as soon as they sat down on the Sofa, they started their own small meeting again.
"Regarding the Vehicle Lord Imu mentioned, does anyone have any ideas?" Saint Topman Valcury, the Five Elders sitting in the central main seat, spoke first.
"It is indeed a bit difficult. Having a large Space is easy to say, but the main thing is that Lord Imu requires it to be able to fly." Saint Jegarcia Saturn, wearing a flat hat and with a bushy beard, said with concern.
Saint Marcus Mars, with his straight long hair, thought for a moment and suggested, "Why don't we ask Dr. Vegapunk? Can the Science Unit build a flying Ship?"
"Even if they have the Ability to build one, but now it's less than three months until the World Conference, will it be in time?" Saint Izanbaron V. Nasujuro, holding the First Generation Kitetsu, retorted.
"This..." "Then let's try Devil Fruit, a flying Ability..." Saint Shepherd Ten Peter pondered for a moment and suddenly said, "Isn't Shiki still imprisoned in Infinite Hell? If we find a way to make him obedient, we can solve it!"
"Lord Imu previously said he has other uses for him. Except for drawing blood to provide Research Material for the Science Unit, we are not allowed to easily move him." Saint Topman Valcury shook his head.
"Then what other options are there?" Saint Shepherd Ten Peter became troubled.
At this time, Saint Jegarcia Saturn, wearing a flat hat, said, "Devil Fruit is a good idea. Although Shiki can't be used, we can look for others. There are so many Devil Fruits in the Treasure Vault that they are almost piled up like a small mountain. Let the subordinates search carefully, and there will definitely be usable ones!"
A few days ago, they followed Imu's Order and demanded all the Devil Fruits from the other Celestial Dragons, to prevent those idiots from wasting them recklessly. At the same time, they had people classify and record them according to the Encyclopedia. Therefore, the number of Devil Fruits in the Five Elders' hands now is not an exaggeration to describe as a 'small mountain'.
As for the issue of the Celestial Dragons causing trouble, since one of them was abolished before, all the Celestial Dragons have become obedient. Whether it was the Mermaid or the Devil Fruits, they all obediently handed them over.
"Alright, that's settled then. Let's search first!" This is one of the foundations accumulated by the World Government over hundreds of years.
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