I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 304 The True Great Sea Kingdom Era
Wherever Ōtakemaru's gaze fell, everyone instinctively looked over.

"Bro, you struck it rich!"

The man with the shrimp claws next to him had an excited, flushed face; anyone who didn't know better would think that Ōtakemaru had singled him out.

"It was a small favor, and I dare not take credit for it. I leave it all to Your Excellency to decide."

The man with a high ponytail and fair skin, kneeling in the hall, nodded slightly in greeting, seemingly without any surprise: perhaps there was surprise, but no joy.

Because she is not one of the 'Sea Kingdom Clan,' but rather the 'Eye of God' who infiltrated the ranks: Poison Island!

With those eyes, Busujima copied a large number of techniques and abilities.

After transforming, he easily impersonated the 'Sea Kingdom' members by using water-based abilities, but when he met Ootengu's ambiguous smile, Busujima's heart sank.

Careless,
Her disguise was clearly not fooled by the young lord of the Sea Kingdom.

If this young lord of the Sea Kingdom is using her as a 'spy,' he's likely in grave danger today.
"In that case,"

On the throne, Ōtakemaru stroked his chin.

"This sword is a reward to you."

With a flick of his wrist, a longsword with a black hilt and a straight blade appeared out of thin air and flew towards Poison Island.

"This sword is called 'Kusanagi'. It is an extraordinary weapon that 'Totosai' forged a thousand years ago in imitation of that legendary divine sword."

The longsword flew to Poison Island and she caught it with her hand.

?

crackling and popping

The moment he grasped the longsword, lightning flashed across its snow-white blade, as if it were cheering and jumping for joy.

"After adding lightning-based spells, both the power and sharpness will increase several times."

"It couldn't be more perfect for you."

"Thank you for your generous gift."

He breathed a sigh of relief. This was also the reason why Poison Island dared to sit here: the young master of the Sea Kingdom was a reasonable and important person.

Of course, there is another possibility: in this person's view, her strength is still not worth mentioning.

Naturally, no hostility will arise.

? !
"Forged by Daodaozhai?"

"Amazing weapon! We've got it! We've got it!"

The surrounding superhumans had greed in their eyes; just by looking at the longsword flashing with lightning, they knew it was extraordinary!

Moreover, the name 'Totosai' is absolutely legendary in the world of supernatural beings: this old man is currently on the summit of Mount Fuji, and who knows what kind of supernatural weapon he might create when he feels like it.

However, that's the territory of island nation superhumans, and these sea-based superhumans have no right to get involved.

But some shrewd individuals had already noticed a flicker in their eyes.

Everyone here is from this sea area, and those who have distinguished themselves in this battle are all powerful figures who were already famous before; however, none of them recognize this man with the high ponytail!

Furthermore, the words of the young master of the Sea Kingdom pointed out that this longsword could only unleash its power in the hands of a lightning-attribute extraordinary being.

The 'Sea Kingdom' members who consumed the extraordinary pearl were all water-attribute!
It's obvious that they are mostly strong individuals from other places;
Is it an island nation?
"Next-"

After gifting Busujima a 'Kusanagi Sword', Ōtakemaru's gaze shifted again, landing on Teach amidst everyone's eager anticipation.

"You led your troops to victory with skillful command. What do you want?"

coming!

Teach instinctively clenched his hands.

The fingernails dug into the palm, using the pain to maintain rationality and prevent ecstasy from clouding her judgment.

"Reporting to Young Master,"

"It is our duty to fight for our maritime nation."

As he spoke, the dark-skinned, stout Teach faced the direction of the throne and respectfully prostrated himself, bowing deeply.

"I dare not ask for any reward, but I only ask to serve the young master!"

"You younger generations,"

"Each one is more interesting than the last."

The man on the throne chuckled and waved his hand casually.

“Alright, I grant you the right to set foot on Mount Suzuka. From now on, you will be under the command of my Sea Kingdom.”

thud,

"Thank you, young master!"

The burly, dark-skinned Teach kowtowed deeply.
The voice was so loud that everyone in the hall twitched and instinctively felt a throbbing pain in their foreheads.

What a cunning fellow!

There may seem to be no reward, but the identity of being a 'person from the Sea Kingdom' is itself the greatest reward.

To put it bluntly, once he leaves Suzuka Mountain, even if he commits arson, murder, and looting in the streets, governments around the world will cover for him: human rights and democracy will not exist; after all, the premise for discussing these things is that he is still alive.

For example, the French military table in the hall all had faces as black as the bottom of a pot.

The Tichy pirates had a deep-seated grudge against the French military, and the two sides had fought several battles, with each side winning and losing.

Now things are in trouble. If Teach doesn't attack them first, they really won't dare to take the initiative—at least the senators in the domestic Senate would absolutely not dare to take that risk.

The Sea Kingdom is notoriously protective of its own!

"Then,"

Ōtakemaru's gaze swept over the crowd once more.

They are all hardworking oxen and horses trying to 'level up' themselves, and they deserve some motivation.

"Little girl, what do you want?"

My gaze lingered on a little girl with long blonde hair styled in six Roman curls, draped behind her: from her delicate, fair complexion and sky-blue eyes, it was easy to tell that she was of mixed race.

The so-called "Roman curl" is an exaggerated "drill" style, and it's also the signature hairstyle of the tsundere rich girl in Japanese anime.

However, the little girl's hairstyle was fairly normal, with six golden curls hanging down her back, making her look like a delicate doll.

Although theoretically, it doesn't matter what clothes or hairstyle a superhuman wears;
But when it comes to fighting, convenience is always the top priority.

The reason this little girl dared to dress like this is because she doesn't need to lift a finger to help herself:
Shield and Eboshi hat!

Cover the flesh, which has been liquefied by the 'water transformation technique', with a large amount of water.
It forms a giant water monster that can block enemy attacks multiple times and cause widespread destruction.

This technique is Hozuki Suigetsu's "ultimate move," which briefly blocked the Eight-Tails. Before Yu's time travel, it was jokingly called "Water Sasuke" by many people.

Since they're piloting a 'Gundam,' the pilot's attire doesn't really matter. It's precisely because they 'draw' this powerful ability that a little girl with an exquisite doll-like appearance is able to defeat a large number of enemies and gain the favor of Ōtakemaru.

"Um"

The delicate little girl pressed her finger to her lips, tilted her head, and thought for a moment.

"Young Master, brother,"

"They want the ability to 'heal,' is that possible?"

Healing ability?

Compared to the previous three "weirdos", the little girl's request seemed quite normal.

The sea kingdom also possesses healing abilities.

After the previous battle ended, Kani-hime instructed KYG to inform all the wounded to gather on her 'Atakebune'. Then, several extraordinary beings such as 'Koi Spirits' and 'Sea Spirits' healed everyone, quickly restoring the group of wounded to their lively state.

Hydration Healing Technique

This ninjutsu is also one of the secret techniques of the Hozuki family. It involves using a water-transformed arm to touch and heal wounds, with a healing speed much faster than ordinary medical ninjutsu.

This manifests as the wound instantly healing and disappearing after the hand, which transforms into a stream of water, touches it!
"Can,"

In response to the little girl's request, Ōtakemaru flicked his finger.

puff,

A beam of light pierced the little girl's forehead.
"This technique is faster and more powerful than the 'healing magic' of the priestesses under the command of the gods."

"But be aware that the essence of this technique is to use one's own spiritual power to fill another's wounds: the consumption will naturally be greater."

The shrine maiden's 'healing' involves a certain degree of stimulating growth, accelerating the cell division of the injured person, and some of the costs are borne by the injured person themselves.

"I understand, thank you, Ootengu-nii-san~~"

The little girl with curly hair answered earnestly; being young has its advantages.

"besides."

As Ōtakemaru murmured, the remaining people, like ordinary people waiting for the lottery results to be announced, felt their heartbeats surge again.

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"Suzuka Mountain truly lives up to its name."

"Hahaha~~ This banquet was truly unforgettable!"

After the victory banquet ended, hundreds of extraordinary individuals filed out of the magnificent grand hall and descended the mountain via the jade steps; each carrying a wine jug, holding fruits, and clutching a box, their jubilant appearance made them look like country bumpkins who were 'eating and taking'.

However, this is indeed the case. Compared to this sacred mountain, which is filled with treasures and wealth, these extraordinary individuals are undoubtedly just country bumpkins.

Although the battles for the Sea Kingdom were fierce, they were not particularly dangerous; most importantly, everyone would be rewarded after the victory.

Young Master, you are magnanimous! Young Master, you are mighty! Young Master,
In the hearts of these extraordinary individuals, the praise for the young lord of the Sea Kingdom has become rampant.

A pot of celestial wine that can double spiritual power, a divine fruit that can improve physical constitution, and a priceless extraordinary pearl—after this trip, everyone's strength will be able to rise by a small level; even the 'Tiger Level' will no longer be out of reach.

such as:

All eyes fell on a man in military uniform with a rapier hanging from his waist.

The man had high eyebrows, deep-set eyes, blond hair, blue eyes, and pale skin; he was a typical Caucasian.

Rear Admiral Horatio Nelson of the English Navy.

Strength level: Tiger!

The ability he gained was an 'ordinary' water clone.
However, with his excellent military skills and superb rapier techniques, his main body and clones together form a well-coordinated group of swordsmen!
He was also one of the people who received an extra 'reward' this time: what he wanted was a reward to improve his strength.

So, the young master of the Sea Kingdom waved his hand, and directly promoted him from Wolf-level to Tiger-level!

Although everyone knows that any extraordinary person can become stronger through battle, or even break through to a higher rank, how easy is it to do so? Just as a clay pot will inevitably break at the wellhead, and a general will inevitably die on the battlefield, there will always be casualties in battle, and no one can guarantee that they can win indefinitely.

It is the norm for extraordinary individuals to die on the battlefield before they even have a chance to break through.

This kind of opportunity, which is effortless, risk-free, and allows for instant advancement, is the envy of countless extraordinary individuals.

"Major General... no, General,"

"The King wishes to invite you back to the country to receive a medal. What do you think—"

As he walked out of the hall, the man, who had been promoted from major general to general, did not stop but continued to walk, each step as precise as if measured by a ruler.

“Tell the king that I have to deal with the problems in this sea area and have no time.”

He immediately rejected the suggestion from his colleague.

"Yes, Your Excellency!"

The other party didn't say anything more.
Other countries are not island nations, but places that are most affected by the supernatural influences, and also places with the most supernatural beings.

The Tiger level is enough to make the government concede to it at every turn.

Besides, a man named Horatio Nelson is so focused on his extraordinary career that he has no time to return home to receive an award and waste a precious opportunity.
what chance?
Of course, the plan is to take advantage of the Sea Kingdom's great victory to capture lone demons and create extraordinary potions.

Given the trajectory of this era, future armies will not need to be composed of superhumans; there will be no need to deploy them at all.

The difference between ordinary soldiers and extraordinary soldiers, even if it's just at the 'weak dog' level, is like porcelain that breaks at the slightest touch!

Don't talk about relying on weapons and equipment—many weapons and equipment have had to have their power reduced because soldiers' physical condition is not good enough: the anti-material sniper rifle, known as the shoulder blade crusher, can be carried by superhumans with one hand and fired while charging.

Supersonic flight, which can cause even the best pilots to experience a 'blackout,' will not cause any discomfort to superhumans.

In particular, the exoskeleton 'powered armor' that countries are vigorously developing makes it difficult for ordinary people to even walk, but it is a great asset to those with superhuman abilities.

Often, what limits the development of weapons is the users themselves!
However, with just one bottle of extraordinary potion, the biological constraints that have plagued humanity for thousands of years can be broken in an instant.

Countless 'biologists' are simultaneously proclaiming that this is unscientific while burying themselves in fervent research.

Unfortunately, they still gained nothing.

In short, the biggest goal of the militaries of various countries is to capture the Bishoun and the chimeras.

As for the so-called 'recovery of lost territory,' it's just an excuse. What a joke! This isn't their country!

"Luffy, what's next—?!"

The girl holding the stack of wine jugs shut her mouth, took a big step back, and shielded everyone in front of her.

"Hahaha~~"

A tall, fat, dark-skinned man approached, followed by a large group of his henchmen.

"Luffy, from now on we are all 'partners' of the Sea Kingdom; let the old conflicts disappear with the sea breeze."

The one-armed boy did not respond immediately to Teach's outstretched right hand.

"I do not like you."

"However, now that you have joined the Sea Kingdom, we are no longer enemies."

Luffy held the young lord of the Sea Kingdom, who had given him power, in high esteem; however, he had a hunch that this burly, dark-skinned man would never be content with his lot.

So although he eventually reached out his hand, he did so with a sour face.

"That's it,"

Its shadow continued to expand, casting a large shadow.

After arriving at Suzuka Mountain, Teach, who had maintained his 'human form', transformed once again into the 'Sea Kingdom's Clan'.

"actually--"

Bending down and lowering his head, the three-meter-tall little giant leaned close to Luffy's ear.

I don't like you either.

"Hahahaha!!! Well then, goodbye, Brother Luffy!"

Straightening up, amidst wild laughter, Teach led dozens of superhumans away.

After receiving the reward from Suzuka Mountain, although he did not experience any significant improvement, all the extraordinary individuals under his command became wolf-level, and he even possessed a batch of extraordinary pearls. With these items, he was able to recruit more subordinates and wield a larger power.

Even establishing a nation and becoming emperor is just a matter of a single thought.

but--

What's the point of having an emperor who's just an ordinary person?
Upon reaching the 'dock', Teach turned around and glanced at 'Mount Suzuka' behind him.

The world of the extraordinary is what he will pursue in the future! Humanity's dreams will never end!

"Hahaha, you little devils~~"

"Raise the sails - Set sail!"

This sea area—no, the entire Pacific Ocean—will soon belong to the 'sea kingdom' era.

(End of this chapter)