Onmyoji of the Grand Line

That's why Kurozumi Higurashi is almost always very happy. For Kurozumi Higurashi, the Kurozumi clan has truly grown and prospered. Isn't that something to be happy about?

……

At this moment!

Peaceful Beijing!

Seimei and Suzuka Gozen sat in the corridor, quietly sipping warm sake, while Hanabusaki knelt beside them, smiling as she watched the snowflakes slowly fall before her, and said softly, "Another year has passed. This peaceful and serene life is truly wonderful!"

"indeed!"

Suzuka Gozen knelt on the ground, savoring the fine wine, and said, "This kind of life is truly wonderful! I just wonder when I will be able to see such beautiful scenery again with everyone from Suzuka Mountain!"

For Suzuka Gozen, Seimei, Yoto Hime, and Hanabusaki may all be her companions, but! Only the yokai of Mount Suzuka are truly her family, and they are her most important loved ones. For Suzuka Gozen, they are indeed her most important family members. Suzuka Gozen is a yokai who values ​​family extremely.

Seimei said gently, "Yes! In the time to come, we will see everything in the future step by step, quietly observing what the future truly holds, won't we?"

"Yes!"

"Ok!"

Both women wore smiles, and Hanabusa suddenly teased, "Lord Seimei, the New Year is almost here! Are you ready to accept me this year?"

"..."

Seimei looked at Hana-no-Maki with a stiff expression, then shook his head and said gently, "You're quite an interesting girl. If you like me, I can accept you anytime, anywhere!"

"Hmph~~~"

Hana-no-Maki snorted and didn't say anything more. She knew that she could no longer tease Lord Seimei. After all, she was the one waiting, and she believed that she had to become more perfect to be worthy of Lord Seimei. Otherwise, she was not worthy of Lord Seimei at all, and naturally, it would be a meaningless thing.

Seimei shook his head with a gentle smile, his expression utterly calm. Gazing quietly into the distance, he murmured, "Truly, so many changes have occurred in just two years! Wano Country has undergone a complete transformation!"

"Little Lord!"

Just then, Kurozumi Mutsumi's voice came. Seimei turned around with a smile, looked at Kurozumi Mutsumi, and said with a smile, "Grandma Mutsumi, you're back! You've really had a hard time this time."

Kurotan Muchan shook her head and said, "Young Master! This is what I should do. Since the arrival of Heian-kyo, I can feel my body getting better and better. If this continues, I can live for several more decades. Don't worry, Young Master! I will definitely take care of everything for you. There will be absolutely no problems."

Seimei said gently, "Grandma Muchan, you should take better care of your health. It doesn't matter if these things happen sooner or later. Hanabusaki will treat Grandma Muchan's health."

"Master Harumi!"

Don't worry!

Hana nods seriously. Of course she knows what Kurozumi Musashi represents to Lord Seimei. It is the love and guidance of an elder, like a combination of grandmother and master, who has taught Lord Seimei all the way and nurtured his growth. For such an important person, there is naturally no need to say more.

"Hehehe~~~"

Hei Tan Mu Chan chuckled and shook her head. She walked over, knelt down, glanced at the wine, and shook her head helplessly. She had already been forbidden from touching things that could harm the body.

Kurotan Muchan knelt down, regained her composure, and said earnestly, "Young Master! In this transaction, in addition to the 30 Devil Fruits, we also purchased 10 Devil Fruits from Stussy. Thus, after a year of accumulation, the number of Devil Fruits we have has once again reached 50."

"Ok!"

Seimei nodded. Compared to the past when he toiled tirelessly to obtain Devil Fruits, the benefits now seemed incredibly easy. It was truly astonishing how easily one could acquire Devil Fruits once they possessed power, money, and status...

"and……"

Kurozumi Hachichan pondered for a moment and said, "Stusi vaguely revealed a piece of information during this transaction: if we wanted, we could have Wano Country join the World Government as a member state, and directly become one of the 50 conference states. We wouldn't need to pay the Heavenly Gold; we would just need to continue to give them an extra 30% of the weapons they produce."

"Hehehe~~~"

Seimei smiled slightly and said calmly, "That's a really good idea! If we can become a member state, especially a conference state, it would indeed be a huge advantage for Wano Country. However, we still need to consider this matter a bit. It's not appropriate right now. We can wait another year or two. On this ocean, as long as no one can surpass Wano Country's weapons, that will be our status. Let's continue to increase Wano Country's status."

"Yes!"

Kurozumi Higurashi nodded seriously, "That's true! We still need to increase our own status. Only in this way can Wano Country have a greater say. When you truly stand in this position, you will understand that pirates are not really powerful. They are weak, not in strength, but in status. In this world, they have no say at all. There are some things that you simply won't know if your status isn't high enough."

That's why! The World Government has more than 300 member states, but only 50 of them are called Conference States, which are the countries that can attend the World Conference held every four years. Of these countries, how many are qualified to put forward their own ideas? And the rest? Most of them can only listen.

This is the most fundamental reason, the root cause of the difference in strength. For the development of Wano Country, it is best to join the World Government. Since there is no need to pay the Heavenly Gold and one can obtain a higher status, this difference in status is what truly matters.

To put it simply: 0.5

Today there's a high-level weapons research conference. Ordinary pirates like you aren't qualified to participate, but Wano Country does. They'll send you an invitation, and you'll be able to obtain these weapons. As for whether you can learn how to use them, that's up to you! If you can't figure it out on your own, then there's nothing you can do.

That's exactly why! It's a problem with themselves. These qualifications, information, resources, etc., can only be obtained when pirates become the Four Emperors. Before that, they simply didn't have such qualifications because pirates at that time were just peasants. Only in the era of the Four Emperors did they become the emperors who reigned over the New World.

Their status has become completely different. Each sea emperor has his own vast territory, and it is because of this that their status has risen, which is why so many changes have occurred.

so!

This is the fundamental nature of this world. Do pirates really want to overthrow the World Government's rule? It's practically a joke! This is also the fundamental reason why the Revolutionary Army is the force that the World Government fears and is most wary of.

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Chapter 112: Descend! Mount Suzuka!

identity!

status!

strength!

Only when the three complement each other can they truly become the pinnacle of this vast ocean. Seimei has never been interested in whether he himself stands at the pinnacle, but this is the mission and duty of the Kurozumi clan. They have risked the lives of their clansmen to reach this position. In other words, to refuse? This is not something Seimei can refuse on his own. Seimei must acknowledge it and participate in it. This is Seimei's duty.

Since that's the case! Then stand at the top! This is Seimei's idea. Since this is my duty, then I will stand at the top and let the whole world see just how powerful Wano Country is, and let the whole world know just how amazing Wano Country's strength is.

"Grandma Muchan, what about the rest?"

Seimei continued to inquire, suggesting that this matter could be postponed for a year or two until Wano Country's strength had further developed. At that time, becoming a participating country would be the most appropriate option. As for now, it was indeed a bit too early! At the very least, even if they became participating countries at this point, they didn't seem qualified to be the ones with the final say. Therefore, it was necessary to wait a little longer.

Hei Tan Mu Chan said with a serious expression, "Young Master! The second point is about the purchase of slaves. We trade with Stussy, the Underground Emperor, and other underground markets. This time, I, the old woman, brought back a total of about 60 slaves, which is enough to make up for the number of slaves who died in the past two years."

Seimei was extremely satisfied with this. To be honest, Seimei treated the people of Wano very well. As long as you were obedient, you could enjoy a wonderful life. This was Seimei's promise to the people of Wano, unlike Kurozumi Orochi, who, lacking ability, could only rule through violence.

But Seimei was different. Seimei possessed abilities, so he could naturally rule in other ways. Besides that, Seimei was incredibly ruthless towards the slaves in the weapons factories and quarries. In fact, he treated them like monsters. You could do whatever you wanted with them. Disobey? Then die! That's how ruthless Seimei was.

"The third point."

"Little Lord!"

"The old woman found a branch of the Black Charcoal Clan, but this branch has already gone to the Western Sea, so the old woman has sent people to search for them. If nothing unexpected happens, we should have news in about two or three months."

Kurozumi Higurashi was still very happy when she mentioned this, because this is the most important thing! The Kurozumi clan is the core of the Kurozumi clan. Kurozumi Higurashi, Kanjuro, and Himiko are all members of the Kurozumi clan. It is because of this that they can grow step by step.

Just as Himiko's control and mastery over Udon became increasingly perfect, Kanjuro was also growing into a great shogun. This made Kurozumi Higurashi and Kurozumi Seramaru very happy. After all, they were already old. Even if they could continue to persevere, how many more years could they do it? Ten years? Twenty years?

Maybe!

This is their strongest period, and for this reason, they need the support of their descendants. Only in this way can the descendants grow up, which is the most important thing. Without the descendants of their own clan, outsiders can never gain the most important trust.

Seimei smiled and nodded, saying, "This matter can be handled in the same way as before. If they are willing to come back, I will raise each child carefully and let all the elderly live out their days in peace. If they are unwilling to come back, I will give each of them 1 million Berries and let them go wherever they want."

"Yes!"

Kurozumi Musashi bowed respectfully. This was the kindness her young master showed to all his clansmen. Then, Seimei stood up and said, "A new year is about to begin, and this will also be a new year for Wano Country. This year's banquet will be the most important one!"

Seimei involuntarily narrowed his eyes, and a smile appeared on his lips as he thought of the New Year in ten days. Wano Country had undergone earth-shattering changes in the past two years, and everything had truly become different.

……

Under the cover of night!

"Roar!"

A white fox phantom appeared. Seimei devoured all 50 Devil Fruits in total, and then pondered for a moment about the number of Devil Fruits. He thought to himself, "First, I need to summon Suzuka Mountain. That's a given. Suzuka Mountain will probably require at least 20 Devil Fruits. Besides that, the best way to improve the remaining 30 Devil Fruits is to enhance the strength of Orochi."

The current Wano Country needs a true pillar-level combatant. As Wano Country's status rises, Seimei is very clear that a true pillar-level combatant is not an admiral-level fighter, but rather a fighter of the same level as Roger, Garp, or Edward at their peak.

They are the true pillars of a power, even more so! Some powers contain old monsters, whose strength is terrifying, comparable to Captain Rocks. These are the foundation for a power's growth, and the pillars are absolutely crucial.

Suzuka Gozen possesses the strength of a Marine Admiral. According to Seimei's classification, the Admiral rank is roughly divided into four levels. The lowest level is the level of a newly appointed Admiral, which is roughly the level of Wang Zhi, Silver Axe, and John. The next level is the Marine Admiral, and above that is the Marine Fleet Admiral, which is the strength of the Four Emperors such as Kaido and Big Mom at their peak.

That's basically the level, of course! Although there seems to be a difference between these three levels, the difference is really not that big. To put it bluntly, it's a 40/60 split. If you say that one of them will definitely beat the other, that's a joke. Suzuka Gozen has reached the level of the Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters and is slightly beyond that level. That's basically the level of a Demon King!

Yaodao-hime and Hana-maki are basically equivalent to Marine Admirals. If they break through to the SP level, they will enter the next level, which is the pinnacle of the Admiral level, such as the peak Garp, peak Sengoku, peak Roger, peak Edward, and peak Shiki!

These five guys at their peak were at the very top of their power level, which basically surpassed that of a Grand General. An ordinary Grand General would be roughly equal in strength. As for Suzuka Gozen, if she were to surpass that level... well... I wonder if Suzuka Gozen could become an SP Shikigami!

That's hard to say! Although I've never heard of Suzuka Gozen becoming an SP shikigami, don't forget that Suzuka Gozen awakened the bloodline of a dragon and wields the Sea Shell Halberd. If nothing unexpected happens, then she will be an SP-level shikigami. Based on Suzuka Gozen's strength? Hmm! She's basically at the level of Captain Rocks.

"but……"

"Although Suzuka Gozen is powerful, the awakening of the dragon bloodline or the Sea Shell Halberd are too far away. The best solution is still the Yamata no Orochi. The strength of the Yamata no Orochi is still the most important."

Seimei carefully sorted out all the information, and finally understood that the strength of Orochi was still the most important. Once Orochi was awakened and fully upgraded, it would surpass the strength of Roger at his peak. Although he dared not say that it could rival Captain Rocks, it would definitely surpass Roger at his peak.

and!!!

Once Orochi breaks through to become an SP-level shikigami, its strength will immediately surpass the pinnacle, surpass Captain Rocks, and reach an unknown level. Perhaps it can even reach the power of the legendary god Im. Although Im has never made a move, some things, you only have confidence when you have an equal one. Otherwise, you don't even have confidence, or you are not qualified to have it.

"Whoo~~~"

Exhaling a deep breath, Seimei stood up and murmured softly, "The best way is still to push Orochi to its limit, but! Before that..."

Seimei left the room. Next, before the New Year arrived, everything that needed to be prepared still needed to be prepared. First and foremost was the summons from Mount Suzuka, which was beyond doubt.

……

Snapped!

Snapped!