Starting with One Piece, a Multiverse Simulation

However, upon closer reflection, Wood no longer found it strange, since the "Akame ga Kill!" world was originally centered around those 48 Imperial Arms.

Aside from the Imperial Arms, that dimension doesn't seem to have anything else of note.

The reward options are out, and now it's time for another agonizing choice.

At first glance, Wood should have chosen the second reward, "Winter Knight," without hesitation out of the three rewards.

However, upon closer examination, the first and third rewards are not entirely without merit for Wood.

First is the first reward, "Supreme Throne - Guardian Mech God". At first glance, the Guardian Mech God seems to be completely useless to Wood.

Even setting aside the fact that he doesn't have the bloodline of the founding emperor of the empire and therefore can't use this thing, even if he could, it's still a consumable item.

The location of the energy source is unknown, as is the type of energy required. Although it was initially very powerful, once the energy was gone, it was just a pile of scrap metal.

But ironically, this pile of scrap metal is the most valuable thing on the "Guardian Machine God".

In terms of cultural level, the pirate world where Wood lives is actually quite similar to the world of Akame ga Kill!, both belonging to the level of scientific research in the Middle Ages.

Of course, there are also some groundbreaking technological products and geniuses among them, such as Vegapunk in the One Piece world, and Dr. Fashion in the Akame ga Kill! world.

Although the "Guardian Machine God" is said to be a prop, it looks like a real military fortress no matter how you look at it. Its huge size and terrifying destructive power would definitely make it an ancient weapon if it were placed in the world of One Piece.

Wood can't use this thing, but he can use it for research!

Don't forget, what kind of business does he run? He's in the underground arms trade, and he has a whole host of talented people under his command, like Tom the Fishman.

Even if the "Guardian Machine God" is just a piece of junk that looks good but can't be used, as long as we can study its weapons and structure, it may not be impossible to reproduce it in this world.

After all, just as Wood said before, the technological levels of the One Piece world and the Akame ga Kill! world are almost the same.

The same applies to the third reward option. Whether the structure and weapons of the "Guardian Machine God" can be deciphered is still unknown, but as long as there are blueprints, even if they are incomplete, Wood is confident that he can make the "Imperial Arms" reappear in this world by going through some worlds.

Wood's only concern was whether, even if they completed the Imperial Arms design and possessed the technology and ability to manufacture Imperial Arms, they could successfully find the materials to make them in this world.

As is widely known, the so-called Imperial Arms are magical artifacts made from rare metals such as Oharigan and materials from the bodies of super dangerous species.

But this is the world of One Piece, not the world of Akame ga Kill! Rare metals might be able to find substitutes, but what about Super Dangerous Beasts?

We can't exactly use sea kings as a substitute, can we? Although sea kings look similar to dangerous species, both being non-human monsters unique to this plane, it's really hard to say whether they can serve as a substitute.

Wood wanted all three reward options, as they were all useful to him at the moment. However, as the countdown drew ever closer, Wood made the decisive choice of "Winter Knight" when the time was almost up.

If it weren't for the special circumstances, he really wouldn't want to choose "Winter Knight," because in the world of One Piece, he already has two swords, "Morning Dew" and "Heaven's Dew," so he doesn't need "Winter Knight" at all.

Admittedly, the 'Winter Knight' could also enhance himself by unleashing the use of his armor, but the enhancement was very limited. In addition, his ability to withstand cold and manipulate ice and snow was too restrictive, so he really didn't give this reward much thought.

If it comes to manipulating ice and snow, Wood's ice and snow magic is obviously stronger. This isn't the world of Akame ga Kill!, where there isn't a single magical element in the air.

The cold resistance is even more ridiculous. Apart from a few characters who use ice abilities, Wood's ability is completely useless.

In conclusion, Wood felt that the seemingly useless first and third options were actually more advantageous to him, because from a strategic perspective, these two options could greatly increase his faction's combat strength.

As for why he ultimately chose the "Winter Knight" after all that, there are reasons for that.

Don't forget why Wood participated in this multiverse simulation life in the first place. The main reason was simply to increase his strength so he could participate in a major event in the One Piece storyline—the Marineford War!

Whether it's analyzing the "Guardian Machine God" or completing the Imperial Arms design blueprints to manufacture Imperial Arms, these are not things that can be done overnight, and they will not be of any help to Wood in the "Marineford War" that he will be involved in next.

On the contrary, while the "Winter Knight" might not seem to offer much improvement, it does enhance one's personal strength.

The Marineford War is imminent, and those who will participate in this chaotic battle are the true powerhouses of the pirate world.

Although Wood felt that with his current strength, there were probably only a handful of people in the entire pirate world who could kill him.

However, in this battle at Marineford, there were at least one or two people who could at least fight him to a draw or even harm him. In this chaotic battle, there were at least three or five such people.

Two people who might be able to take down Wood: Whitebeard, the strongest man in the world, is another story. Although he is old and calls himself a remnant of the era, he was on an IV drip when he went into battle.

But only Wood, who had watched the anime, knew that if the old man went berserk, he could easily beat up a Marine Admiral and several Shichibukai without any problem.

The second person is the naval hero Monkey D. Garp. The old guy is an early character, but his strength is a mystery.

His lackluster performance in the early stages might give people the illusion that he's incompetent, but this old guy was someone who could chase after the Pirate King Roger when he was young.

Moreover, when Shiki the Golden Lion wreaked havoc in Marineford, it was Garp who intervened and fought him for three days before the battle finally ended.

Shiki the Golden Lion, Roger the Pirate King, and Edward Whitebeard were all the strongest figures of the previous era. Garp was able to capture Shiki alive and chase Roger around, so his overall strength was definitely not much weaker than Whitebeard's, and might even be stronger.

As for the 3 to 5 individuals who could fight Wood to a standstill or even injure him, they are the three strongest admirals of the Marine Headquarters: Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji.

Sengoku is one, and the exceptionally powerful Shichibukai, Dracule Mihawk, is another.

As for the division commanders under the Whitebeard Pirates, although their strength is not bad, they are obviously inferior to the Marine Admirals and Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

With so many powerful individuals in the "Marineford War," the stronger the better. Although the "Winter Knight's" improvement is limited, it can still increase his strength to some extent.

Maybe he was originally able to go toe-to-toe with a certain naval admiral, but now with the addition of the "Winter Knight" as the last straw, he can completely crush that horse-faced admiral?

After selecting the reward, a flash of light appeared, and a long, blue sword appeared before Wood, deeply embedded in the deck in front of him.

Reaching out, Wood drew the longsword and felt a cool sensation in his hand. He could also clearly feel a pleasant and familiar feeling emanating from the blade.

It was in another world, after all. The weapon that had accompanied me in battle for years felt strangely familiar when I held it.

"Winter Knight, let us fight together once again in this world..."

Wood, gripping his longsword, had just stepped out of the cabin and stretched when he saw Nico Robin lying on a deckchair reading a book.

Seeing Wood emerge from the cabin and look at him with an expression he hadn't seen in a long time, Robin didn't sense anything strange.

This wasn't Wood's first time playing The Sims. Each time, only a few days or a week might pass here, but in the world of The Sims, several years or even more than a decade would pass.

Such a long interval might only mean a few days to people in the pirate world who haven't seen Wood, but to Wood, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they've seen old friends for many years.

Robin was intelligent and had a keen eye for detail; she had noticed the problem long ago, but she never questioned Wood about it because everyone has their own secrets.

"Long time no see, Captain. Have you finally woken up? Things have been in complete chaos outside lately."

During Wood's time in the Sims, Ruth and Robin would take turns guarding the area, partly to prevent anyone with ulterior motives from getting close, and partly to report back to Wood as soon as he came out.

"What's the situation at sea right now? The Marineford War shouldn't have even started yet, right?"

Having spent several years in the world of "Akame ga Kill!", Wood had almost completely forgotten some of the things that happened before he left.

"Fire Fist Ace's execution is in two days, and the Marine Headquarters has forcibly summoned the Seven Warlords of the Sea to come back to his aid."

The Whitebeard Pirates have been making quite a stir lately, which shows that Whitebeard has no intention of abandoning his adopted son, the second division commander.

"Also, during the time you were in seclusion, Captain, the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates placed two huge arms orders, clearly in preparation for war."

During his time as Fleet Admiral Sengoku, he called me once via Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter), and I answered by imitating your voice. He wanted you to arrive at Marineford, the Marine Headquarters, before today.

He also knew that the Whitebeard Pirates had ordered weapons from us and forbade us from supplying them with weapons.

When Wood was living a simulated life across multiple worlds, he couldn't stay in touch with others. So Wood had long ago instructed his most trusted Robin to use the power of the "Hana Hana no Mi" (Flower-Flower Fruit) to learn and imitate his voice, just in case.

"That old man from the Warring States period is meddling way too much. I've been a naval undercover agent for so many years and haven't received a single penny of salary. Now he won't let me do business."

Ignore that guy. We'll sell them as many weapons as the Whitebeard Pirates want, as long as they can pay us. After all, we're in the arms business.

As for the naval orders, if they can't pay back what they owe, then let them get lost. I'm in business, not a philanthropist.

Upon hearing Wood's words, Robin gave a charming smile and said, "I knew you would say that, so I did it a long time ago."

Upon hearing Robin's words, Wood was taken aback for a moment before saying, "Prepare a ship for me, it doesn't need to be too big, and arrange for a few merman sailors. I need to go to Marineford."

Robin: "We've been prepared for a long time. The ship is docked in the harbor, and we've prepared food and water on board. In addition to a few fish-man sailors, Ruth and Perona will also be going with you this time."

What could Wood say? That's how capable an excellent secretary/assistant is. Before Wood could even open his mouth, Robin had already predicted his next move and made preparations in advance.

"Oh, are you bringing Ruth and Perona with me this time? You always love coming along for fun, don't you?"

Chapter 456 The Director Who Likes Diarrhea

"If possible, I would naturally like to go with the captain to see the world. After all, this is a head-on battle between the Marine Headquarters and the Whitebeard Pirates. The entire sea is watching this war."

But as you know, my position is not suitable for that kind of occasion.

Perhaps I now possess a certain influence on the high seas, and also have some power to protect myself, but are the people gathered there today no ordinary individuals?

Wood currently holds the additional identity of a Vice Admiral in the Marine Headquarters, while Robin is the "Devil's Child" wanted by the World Government. If the Marines or the World Government were to demand Wood's release, it would only worsen the situation. Therefore, Robin staying on Dark Island is indeed the best option.

As for why Ruth and the others were brought along, one reason was to have someone to help out, and another was that Wood was now a big shot on the high seas. It would be too undignified for him to be all alone on the seas without even a decent henchman.

Ruth was originally a Marine, and he would betray the Marines. He was completely dragged onto the pirate ship by Wood, so going to Marine Headquarters this time couldn't be more suitable.

As for Perona, she volunteered herself because she heard that the Seven Warlords of the Sea had been summoned and that Gecko Moria was among them, so she wanted to go see her former master.

Just as Wood and his group set off, the Kuja Pirates, located on Amazon Lily, also set off.

Boa Hancock, the Pirate Empress, initially intended to ignore the Navy's summons, but ultimately accepted the Shichibukai summons on the condition that she visit Impel Down, the Great Prison.

The plot hasn't changed much; the Straw Hat Pirates were still blasted to various islands by Bartholomew Kuma in the Sabaody Archipelago.

Luffy, meanwhile, still hid on Amazon Lily, also known as "Daughter Island".

The only difference is that this time, Empress Hancock, who already had someone she loved, was captured by Luffy without any attempt to win her over.

After learning that Luffy had punched the Celestial Dragon because of his friend, and that he had also shielded his sister from the "Celestial Dragon's Hoof" brand on her back during the battle, she developed a lot of goodwill towards Luffy.

However, despite her goodwill towards Luffy, and the fact that Hancock was able to stay on Amazon Lily to train in Haki because of her victory over Luffy, their relationship wasn't deep enough for her to risk going to Impel Down to rescue him.

Hancock was unwilling to take him to Marine Headquarters, and Luffy, who didn't have a ship, thought it over and realized that among the people he knew on the high seas, the only ones who seemed capable of taking him to Marine Headquarters were Shanks and Wood, the underworld boss.

As one of the "Four Emperors," Shanks is definitely in the latter half of the Grand Line. Finding him in the vast ocean is no easy task.