Konoha's Mission Master

"Abandon the pursuit of the Whitebeard Pirates and mobilize Marine Admirals Fujitora and Kizaru to provide comprehensive protection for the Holy Land Mary Geoise over the next few days."

After hearing the order, Aokiji remained silent for a long time.

This order was within his expectations; when the safety of the Celestial Dragons is threatened, the Navy needs to abandon all other missions and do everything in its power to protect them.

A moment later, Aokiji picked up the Den Den Mushi and began contacting Kizaru and Fujitora, issuing a new plan from the Five Elders... Even though he didn't want to do it, he had no choice but to issue the order against his will.

The image of that mysterious enemy inevitably came to mind.

Aokiji's position as marshal was, to some extent, created by Yakumo.

What exactly is your purpose?

Aokiji mentally recounted several battles that Yakumo had participated in. The enemy's objectives were very clear, and they understood the truth of this world. They aimed to threaten the safety of the Celestial Dragons and influence the Navy's deployment and encirclement plans.

At the same time, Yakumo returned to the Moby Dick.

Yakumo's shadow clone... is climbing the Red Earth.

Not long after... Joz returned to the Moby Dick and brought back exciting news that thrilled everyone.

"The navy... has retreated."

Marco looked at Yakumo, who was calm and collected on the deck, and he knew that Yakumo had used some means to force the navy to retreat.

Now the Whitebeard Pirates can focus on finding the materials they need.

After resting for a while, the group continued their journey. After several trips, everyone was exhausted, but their expressions became increasingly invigorated.

They used to live a comfortable life under the protection of Old Man Whitebeard, but now they are working hard to save him.

This is the true inheritance of the father-son relationship.

From being protected, it has gradually developed into protecting.

As night faded, the sun rose from the sea.

Thanks to the Palm Healing Technique, Whitebeard slept well last night and is now in a condition where he can barely perform the surgery.

They had by then been moved to a newly renovated operating room.

Yakumo has gathered 80% of the materials he needs.

"Ace will stay behind to protect the Moby Dick. I need to begin preparations for the surgery."

Yakumo said to Ace, who was about to leave.

He then went into the medical room to prepare for the surgery.

Under the care of the shadow clone, Whitebeard's complexion improved considerably, but his life force remained weak, like a candle about to be extinguished.

Yakumo placed the living cells in a laboratory dish and began to enhance their activity using existing materials.

At the same time, it suppresses the wild, untamed will of the plant within.

This is just the first step.

Various materials rich in vitality are extracted to obtain their essence.

Under Yakumo's subtle manipulation, it was implanted into Whitebeard's body, accompanied by a medicinal liquid containing life energy entering his body.

Whitebeard's condition became increasingly stable, and his complexion became rosy.

But this is also an illusion. Only Hashirama cells can push the limits, and only with the help of the Whitebeard Pirates' terrifying influence can Yakumo perform this rather extravagant surgery.

Countless precious medicinal herbs were extracted in turn.

A joyful smile appeared on Whitebeard's face. He could feel his body reviving, and the blood flow under his skin gradually quickened.

"Yakumo, I feel wonderful right now."

Whitebeard sat up with the help of the assistive devices... sensing the situation inside his body, he couldn't help but sigh.

"It's just an illusion."

More than a dozen shadow clones extracted the materials one by one. Under the effect of the shadow clone technique, Yakumo alone was comparable to an orderly army.

This is an illusion brought about by the enhancement of vitality. Under the influence of this vitality, even though Whitebeard's life is about to come to an end, he can still be strong enough to tear apart a bison with his bare hands.

The reagent in Yakumo's hand was bubbling with pale green bubbles.

"Enhancing your body's vitality is to enable you to withstand the most important reagents that are coming next. If you can withstand it, then this force will strengthen your life essence and prolong your life."

"If you can't withstand the pressure, will you turn into a big tree?"

The white-bearded man asked.

"Yes."

As time passed, countless medicinal essences were embedded in the white-bearded man's body, like countless chess pieces being placed in their proper positions.

The preliminary preparations are basically complete.

Yakumo withdrew his shadow clone and rested for a moment. Next, he began to remove the activity of the living cells and create a reagent that purely replenished energy.

"Your will will determine whether you are assimilated..."

Yakumo gave the instructions to Whitebeard.

"Now you can take a nap."

Whitebeard closed his eyes…

But soon it started snoring loudly.

"Huhuhu..."

As night fell, Marco and the others returned.

Most of the people were injured, especially Jozu, whose massive body was almost completely stained with blood. In order to protect the important equipment, he used his body to take a blow from a great swordsman.

Currently, almost all the materials and props on the scroll have been collected.

Inside the medical room.

Yakumo began connecting Whitebeard to a heart monitor and a high-powered ventilator, while nutrient solutions to replenish his energy were administered intravenously.

Whitebeard's eyes were incredibly firm, and the aura emanating from him made everyone around him feel intimidated and threatened, as if he had completely recovered to his former peak condition.

"Gulalalalala, come on."

The white-bearded man laughed heartily…

Yakumo took out a reagent with swirling dark green bubbles, within which green crystals could be faintly seen constantly surging.

That is the materialized product of the combination of life energy.

Without hesitation, Yakumo injected the reagent into Whitebeard's right arm.

Under the expectant gazes of the group, Whitebeard's right arm began to show signs of wood-like texture, with some wood grain appearing. The area of ​​wood gradually expanded towards his shoulder and heart.

White flowers bloom on the shoulders of the white-bearded man.

He's really... in a vegetative state.

"drink."

Whitebeard felt the sudden surge of energy within his body and gradually exerted his strength, his right arm enveloped in a thick layer of Armament Haki.

In the blink of an eye, it turned pitch black.

The rate of lignification has slowed down, and there is even a tendency for it to recede.

This power was incredibly strong and primal, possessing intense vitality, yet extremely violent. It devoured and assimilated Whitebeard's flesh and blood.

A snap.

The sky and earth darkened, as if the sky were gradually cracking open.

Black and red lightning bolts danced around the white-bearded figure.

This was a sign of Whitebeard's Conqueror's Shadow shifting, but thankfully only Marco and Ace were around, so they wouldn't be injured by the lingering aftershocks.

"Gurarara, I won't lose!!"

The aura of a king erupted forth.

A shockwave emanated from Whitebeard, pushing surrounding objects away from his body, and the shockwave spread and radiated throughout the entire medical room.

In the blink of an eye... the life support device was completely destroyed.

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Chapter 231 Dungeon World: The King's Redemption IV

"Ace, Marco, keep an eye on things."

The lightning bolts roaming the air gradually began to damage the floor of the medical room.

The cracks gradually spread beneath their feet.

The surrounding glass exploded one after another.

Marco crouched down and used the rekindled flames to create a carpet, preventing the surrounding Conqueror's Haki from damaging the environment.

Ace waved his hand, and flames formed a cage, trapping the group inside and further hindering the destruction caused by Conqueror's Haki.

Yakumo took a step forward.

The immortal mark on his forehead was exquisitely beautiful, with bright golden arcs of electricity spreading out. The surrounding air waves automatically parted in front of him, as if sharp blades were crashing into a storm.

Yakumo's body was very stable, and the surrounding air waves could not affect him in the slightest.

Immediately take the second reagent from the tray in your left hand.

Yakumo twirled the reagent in his right hand.

Find the right opportunity and exert force with your right hand.

The purple reagent was injected directly into Whitebeard's body through his shoulder.

The trend of the white beard turning into wood gradually came to a halt. The purple energy was mainly used to nourish the white beard's body, and it also acted as a neutralizing agent, causing the wood grain on the skin of his arms to gradually disappear.

The skin on the white-bearded man's right arm has returned to normal.

Whitebeard breathed a sigh of relief and withdrew his Armament Haki.