I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 631 The Winter Disaster of Great Russia

Mount Suzuka
A huge island floats in the air.

It is both a symbol of the power of the maritime nation and a place where wealth is concentrated;

The Sea Kingdom is filled with treasures, including various kinds of "Hero's Water," "Devil Fruits," and "Extraordinary Pearls," making it a treasure mountain coveted by countless people.

It's a pity we didn't talk about the Ōtakemaru siblings;

The mere presence of two Demon-level beings, Kani Hime and Kyūjīra, extinguished the ambitions of countless forces.

Moreover, a considerable number of 'Sea Kingdom People' live on this mountain; as they have offspring, a large number of Sea Kingdom People gather on the island to raise their children. Anyone who dares to step into Suzuka Mountain at this time will only be torn to pieces!

of course there are exceptions.

"Wow, that's amazing! They can actually move around freely."

Ruf moved his 'new left hand' with a look of surprise and delight.

A metal arm, matching his physique, was attached to his left shoulder; if it weren't for the lines on it, it would look no different from his right arm.

"Thanks, Lord Ōtakemaru!"

"You're welcome,"

The young lord of the Sea Kingdom spoke slowly.
"This is a puppet arm made from extraordinary metals that I extracted from the earth using magic."

"He can withstand the impact of the Eight Gates Formation, so you can use it without worry, but—"

Ōtakemaru gave Luff a stern warning.

"If one day even this arm can't withstand your spiritual energy, then you should retreat: the Eight Gates Formation is not without its price, you should be well aware of that."

Behind Luffy's impressive record are numerous brushes with death, as well as various hidden injuries and physical exhaustion.

Even lifespan is severely affected.

"Well, I see."

Luffy clenched his fists around the five fingers of his left robotic arm and gave a carefree laugh.

"It's better to live a life of pleasure for a moment than to live a life of wasted years."

"Besides, if I don't fight, it will be my friends and family who have to fight. That's a terrible scenario."

He didn't want to see it.

"You'd better watch yourself,"

With a wave from Ōtakemaru, Luffy left the luxurious palace.

"Hmph, humans—"

He hadn't gone far from the main hall when a tall figure leaning against a white jade and golden pillar blocked his way.

"This is not a place for you. Don't think that just because you have a relationship with Lord Ōtakemaru, you can shamelessly come here!"

"Yo, Ah Long."

Luffy wasn't angry at all. He raised his hand to greet him with a sunny smile, but the metal arm made the 'Sea Kingdom Clan' even angrier!

"Our treasure of Suzuka Mountain."

brush,

With a push of its feet, the towering 'Saw Shark Sea Kingdom' pounced in front of Luffy.

"You are not worthy to use it!"

"Hehe~~ Want to try and see if I can handle this arm?"

Arlong is considered the most 'diligent' among the Sea Kingdom's members, and his strength has reached the peak of the Tiger level, but he has already touched the limit of his talent; however, Luffy is someone who can fight weak dragons, and in his eyes, the opponent's attacks are just 'playing around'.

"Who's joking around with you?!"

A-Long's angry voice rang out on Suzuka Mountain, leaving countless people from the Sea Kingdom speechless and shaking their heads.

It started again.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

It wasn't just the maritime nation whose population was beginning to swell;
According to the rules of 'spiritual energy revival', the Extraordinary Society has been spreading continuously from Tokyo.

America got involved early on, and ended up being labeled a 'Church,' a 'veteran,' and a 'Burning Legion.' If it weren't for the sudden appearance of that young man who called himself 'Lord,' America would probably have already fallen more than halfway.

And the countries closest to the island nations, aside from those in non-prohibited waters, are of course:

Russia's Siberia!
Or, to be more precise, the region east of Central Siberia.

As is well known, Russia has the largest territory, spanning across the Eurasian continent; and the Ural Mountains divide it into eastern and western parts.

To the west lies the European part, which not only boasts vast plains but also enjoys warm winds from the Atlantic Ocean. With its pleasant climate and abundant water resources, it is the breadbasket of Russia, producing a variety of grains and crops that not only meet the needs of Russia but are also exported to other countries, such as Egypt.

However, to the east of the Ural Mountains, the warm air is blocked by the mountains, and the Arctic Ocean blows in cold winds. On this vast land of 720 million square kilometers, the population is less than 900 million, which is even less than that of a large coastal city.

Winter temperatures often reach -70 degrees Celsius, making it one of the coldest regions in the world, colder than the Arctic and second only to the Antarctic!

Of course, this is not to say that the place is barren. Dense clusters of Dahurian larch, spruce and fir stand proudly in the wind and snow, still tenaciously rooted in the frozen soil.

Silently waiting for the arrival of summer, they can endure more than half a year of severe cold for that brief moment of sunshine.

but--

click,

A sharp, teeth-grinding cracking sound.
The tall pine tree suddenly leaned and crashed heavily onto the snow, splashing up a large amount of snowflakes.

Creak, creak, creak
With its large paws leaving tub-sized footprints in the snow, a brown bear the size of a tank emerged from the forest, pacing restlessly over broken branches. It had not eaten for more than ten days, and hunger was burning through its fat and sanity, forcing it to head west.

The wind told him it was warmer and there was more food over there. And—

crisis!

Brush, brush, brush, brush, brush, brush

More than a dozen four-pawed figures leaped over and landed silently around the giant bear.

These creatures were only two meters tall, tiny compared to the enormous brown bear, but they showed no fear. Instead, they jogged around the bear, their blue eyes displaying a human-like coldness.

The top of the skull is arched, and the whole head is cone-shaped with triangular ears standing upright on top of the head;
With its scissor bite, black nose, and arched neck that extends slightly forward when trotting, it is scientifically known as the Siberian Husky, or sometimes as the Siberian Wolf.

Commonly known as: Siberian Husky!
Because of their black and white fur and their somewhat silly-looking eyes, this breed of dog is widely kept as a pet; it is also known as the "king of house destruction" because of its active nature. However, that is only because it lives in a tropical region and has been domesticated by humans. In Siberia, these guys are ruthless killers!
"Ouch~~"

With a long howl from the alpha wolf, the Siberian wolves, not quite right, immediately sped up, their bodies glowing faintly, leaving trails of afterimages in the pine forest!

? !
The huge brown bear's pupils contracted.
Clearly, the hungry wolves saw him as prey.

court death,

"Roar!!"

A fierce glint flashed in the brown bear's eyes. It stood upright, roared, and charged at the wolf that was closest to it.

brush,

The wolf suddenly and unexpectedly retreated mid-air.

At the same time, the other wolves swarmed forward, launching a fierce attack on the brown bear's thighs, buttocks, and waist from behind!
Looking down from the sky, these creatures, far larger than their normal counterparts, suddenly formed an arrow shape and moved horizontally across the snow: a sight filled with wild beauty and cruelty!
"Awwwww——"

Almost at the instant the alpha wolf howled, the brown bear, which was about to be bitten by the pack of wolves behind it, suddenly slammed its forepaw down.

Puff puff puff,

Suddenly, icicles shot forth from the earth, blooming in a jagged, interconnected pattern centered around the brown bear! These icicles were as thick as thighs, their tips gleaming with a cold light, exuding an aura of solidified strength, repeatedly compressed and solidified. However:
Brush, brush, brush, brush, brush

The wolves that pounced had already been warned by the alpha wolf, and they all crouched and leaped into the air: each leap was five or six meters high, narrowly avoiding the icicles that pierced the ground.

Snapped,

Using their claws to gain leverage on the ice spikes, the wolves were sent flying backward to dodge.

After escaping the icicles, they landed on the snow and surrounded the brown bear again.

? !
Faced with these cunning wolves, a bad feeling flashed through the brown bear's mind.

Since the last time he ate his fill of fish by the river, he discovered that he could control the ice picks and had also learned to 'think'.

Using his wits and ice spike abilities, he killed one opponent after another: reindeer, his own kind, and tigers.
But now, it's clear he's met an equally thoughtful opponent.

"Ow!!"

brush-----

A semi-transparent crescent moon streaked across the sky, severing the ice spikes created by the brown bear. Amidst the scattering of ice crystals, the alpha wolf of the 'Wind Blade' pack, its fur billowing wildly, seemed to be enveloped by an invisible gale.

They're determined to eat this brown bear today!

"Roar---!"

The brown bear, of course, wouldn't sit idly by and wait to die. With a roar, it charged towards the alpha wolf, its seemingly short but actually powerful limbs moving with fury.

Hungry creatures began to fight for survival in this area!

Brown bears have thick, tough skin and can create ice spikes to kill their enemies.
The wolf pack came and went like the wind, and there was an alpha wolf that could breathe fire.

This is destined to be a protracted battle, with the wolf pack needing to constantly pursue and harass the brown bear until it is exhausted; or until they are caught by the brown bear and cannot withstand the casualties and retreat.

And the winner is:

"Awooo~~ Waaaaah!!"

Half an hour later, the wolves all looked up and howled to the sky.

The brown bears cut in half on the ground are their spoils: once their magical 'power' is exhausted, their speed, strength, and defense will be greatly reduced.

"Ouch?!"

Just as the wolves began to enjoy the fruits of their victory, the alert alpha wolf suddenly turned around.

crackling

A massive bolt of lightning shot down from the sky, crashing down on the wolves that were tearing apart their prey.

The spreading lightning leaped wildly among the wolf pack, causing these agile hunters to convulse.
Almost at the instant the lightning struck, a huge shadow was cast down, accompanied by gale and thunder. A colossal creature with a wingspan of ten meters landed, grabbed half of a brown bear with its furry claws, and soared into the sky.

Stealing prey?!
The alpha wolf, the first to react, flew into a rage and unleashed a wind blade that hurtled towards the figure carrying half a brown bear as it soared into the sky.

Pfft

Although they managed to cut down a large number of falling feathers, they ultimately failed to capture their opponent.

The giant bird, having snatched half of its prey, flapped its wings, and lightning spread across them, causing its speed to surge again, allowing it to fly over a hundred meters in the blink of an eye.

Thunderbird!

The Thunderbirds that originally lived in this area did not have the ability to unleash lightning.

They all acquired these magical powers without even realizing it: compared to humans, they naturally began using these powers to hunt, fight, and live, until—

call out------

Phew! !
A beam of pitch-black light shot out and struck the extraordinary bird of prey squarely.

The thunderbird, having just snatched half of its prey, let out a mournful cry, spun around, and plummeted to the ground, startling the pursuing wolf pack.

"Awooo!"

Under the alpha wolf's command,
Without hesitation, these 'Siberian wolves' turned around and disappeared into the pine forest in a few leaps, taking with them the other half of the brown bear carcass.

"You run really fast!"

"Yes, supernatural beings these days are getting smarter and smarter."

A hunter, clad in sturdy armor and wearing a helmet, with thick fur peeking out from the gaps in his armor, strode forward.

A ring of tungsten steel short guns was stuck in his back; it was this weapon that pierced the careless Thunderbird. Even so, the fallen raptor struggled to get up.

Pfft

A beam of light flashed behind his head, and the massive two-handed sword severed his head.

"Hey, don't waste it."

The armored man with a tungsten steel pistol tucked into his back gave a warning.
“Taking this blood back, we can make one or two bottles of extraordinary potions.”

"We won't be short of one or two bottles."

The one who beheaded the Thunderbird was another man wearing the same heavy armor.

At first glance, their attire makes them look like knights who have traveled from the Middle Ages;
However, their seemingly rugged armor is actually a type of powered armor called 'Iron Guard-IX'.

That's right, they are all members of the newly established 'Silver Mane Iron Guard' of Da Mao: all of them are superhumans, active in the snow and wind of Siberia, hunting superhuman creatures.

At temperatures tens of degrees below zero here, wearing ordinary power armor is no different from being naked: metal has a high thermal conductivity, which means it easily loses heat; unless it is specially designed power armor, even superhumans cannot withstand being outdoors for a long time.

"The real battlefield is the Yenisei River defense line where the Emperor is stationed."

"yes,"

He stepped forward, pulled the javelin from the Thunderbird's corpse, and then stabbed the Iron Guard behind him with a sigh.

"This damn world, even animals are competing with us for living space."

"These guys aren't animals. And—"

After kicking the Thunderbird's massive head, another Iron Guard, wielding a huge two-handed sword, took out a signal transmitter and placed it on the Thunderbird's corpse.

Next, the logistics department will come to retrieve the body and make use of its flesh, bones, and hair.

They need to continue clearing out the extraordinary creatures in this area.

"Compared to that, do you really want to go to that island nation and face gods and demons that might emerge from some unknown 'demiplane'?"

"No."

The Iron Guard, carrying a ring of javelins, immediately shook his head at this.

What a joke! At most, they only have some wolf-level or tiger-level superhuman creatures here; while in the island nation, you'd be embarrassed to cause trouble if you didn't have a dragon-level creature, and there are even extreme environmental demons like the god-level 'Orochi'. Even drunkards wouldn't want to go to that kind of place.

Thinking of this, Javelin Iron Guard took out the flask at his waist and took a swig of vodka.

"Hey, no drinking at work!"

The Iron Guard, wielding a two-handed sword, rebuked him, and then:
"Give me a bite too."

Boom! ! !
Just as the guard was asking his colleague for a drink, a sudden clap of thunder came from afar, causing the two to turn around.

"Is it heading in the direction of the Yenisei River?"

"It seems the situation over there isn't optimistic either."

Hopefully nothing unexpected will happen.

(End of this chapter)