Konoha's Mission Master

"puff."

Yakumo suddenly remembered a certain Ultraman.

"The Supreme Being is without emotion, encompassing all things in the universe."

“That’s a good name,” Shyvana said.

"Activation will proceed at 5% tomorrow, and 4% the day after."

Yakumo extracted Yuuki Chiyuki's blood and immediately used the Life Mastery skill to nourish the growth of the recessive gene with the azure life energy, allowing it to reach an activation level of 95%.

"I want to try 9% tomorrow, and challenge myself with Super Awakening the day after tomorrow."

"No."

Yakumo immediately refused.

"Although the death energy can help you overcome the remaining will within the fruit, your body will need time to digest that golden energy. It would be safer to follow my plan."

"Yes, sir." You Gu Qianxue wasn't worried about missing a day, so she readily agreed.

"Shyvana and Chiyuki will promote their fusion through battle later."

"understand!"

The two left the laboratory together not long after, while Yakumo focused his attention on the blood floating in his palm, the last ten percent of which was the part with the strongest will to resist.

Furthermore, given the high potential of the Buddha-type Devil Fruit, this counterattack will definitely be stronger than that ordinary Zoan-type Devil Fruit from before.

After the gene reagent was prepared, Yakumo took out the medicinal materials and used a machine to extract their essence, preparing to create a reagent that could be used to replenish mental energy, to be used as a trump card.

During this period, through the Revolutionary Army's channels, he only managed to collect about five units of the stock. Fortunately... this wasn't alchemy, so there was no chance of failure.

About half an hour later, five tubes of purple reagent appeared on Yakumo's lab table. The deep purple reagent was like a dreamlike crystal, with a few scattered bubbles occasionally rolling out.

"It's done."

Yakumo placed the test tube into the storage scroll and stretched backward, indicating that he had basically finished his work for the day.

Next, it's time for me to cultivate.

Yakumo took out the training manual on Armament Haki again. He had already memorized the contents of the manual, but he could still gain some inspiration every time he reread it.

Personal Skills

Active: Armament Haki Lv.12

Currently, Yakumo only possesses two skills: Armament Haki Entanglement and Coverage. However, he has no clue about the flow and compression of Armament Haki, let alone the fusion of Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki.

Not long after, Yakumo put away his notebook, sat up straight, and sensed a familiar presence—or rather, an old friend he hadn't seen in a long time.

"Click".

Long opened the laboratory door, followed by an incredibly tall cloaked figure, like a three-meter-high wall.

He is an old friend of Yakumo.

The strongest individual cultivated by the Revolutionary Army's New Seedling Training Program, and the sharpest weapon in the Judgment Organization.

Dominic Reed.

"It's been a long time, Lord Yakumo."

Reed threw off his cloak, revealing an extremely muscular upper body. His chest muscles were so developed that they seemed to burst open his collar, and his bare arms were covered in thick hair.

Yet his face was filled with composure and wisdom, his eyes dark like a still pool, inspiring unconscious trust.

"Long time no see, Reed."

Yakumo gestured for Reid to sit in front of him, and activated his Soul Eye to observe the old friend he hadn't seen for several years.

The naivety of his youth is gone from Reed. Beneath his calm and steady exterior lies a warrior with unwavering will. The responsibility on his shoulders has made him composed and wise, but it has also robbed him of the joys of his youth.

But he just turned 18 this year.

From the perspective of the soul, none of Reed's secrets could be concealed. Reed's body was covered with traces of old wounds, and there were also many hidden injuries and bruises inside his body.

These hidden injuries are like invisible bombs; when he grows old and frail, they can become fatal threats.

Seeing that Yakumo didn't speak, Reed also remained silent.

"Reed, you haven't had a good few years."

"Everyone else is urging me to grow up, but only you, Lord Yakumo... care about whether I'm doing well," Reed replied with a smile, scratching his head.

“Back then you were a carefree little boy,” Yakumo said.

"I miss those days very much, but I have a heavy responsibility to shoulder and must move forward as soon as possible... I wonder if I can start activating the Devil Fruit today?"

Reed initially showed a look of reminiscence, as well as the childishness and joy that a young man should have, but he quickly thought of the main purpose of this trip, which was to continue to improve his strength.

"Before that, I need to treat the hidden injuries in your body."

"Thank you, Lord Yakumo."

This time, Reed didn't keep making excuses. After all, healing his hidden injuries was also a way for him to improve his strength. When his physical condition returned to its peak, his combat power would naturally return to its peak as well.

Blue light emanated from Yakumo's hands, flowing rapidly into Reid's body like all-pervasive wisps of smoke, beginning the treatment in sequence.

The first step is to remove the internal blood clots and bone fragments.

The next step is to reactivate cell vitality, allowing the areas full of hidden injuries to recover and feel relaxed. After that, life energy is used to cleanse and strengthen all the cells in the body.

Yakumo created two shadow clones, and the three worked together to thoroughly cleanse Reed's body. His tense body gradually relaxed until he fell asleep in his chair.

Two hours later, the treatment ended, but Reed was still asleep.

"Let's go for a walk."

Yakumo stood up and said softly to Ryu, while Reid remained asleep in the chair, showing no signs of waking up.

"it is good."

Long, who had remained silent, stood up, and the two left the laboratory.

The two walked side by side on the flat gravel road.

“Reed’s Devil Fruit development is at 40%. If we design it with the goal of super awakening, it will take at least half a month. That will coincide with my plan to go to the Beast Pirates.” Yakumo spoke first.

"The Conviction Organization only gave Reed ten days."

Upon hearing this, the dragon continued to stride forward and replied.

Is time really that urgent?

"I only know the general direction of the part that the Conviction Organization is responsible for."

In other words, he was powerless to do anything about it.

"Okay, I'll try my best."

The two continued forward, discussing the Judgment Organization and the pirate forces' plan to unite against Yakumo. The Beasts Pirates had taken the lead in extending an invitation to the other two Emperor-level forces.

Yakumo asked, "Did the Whitebeard Pirates join the alliance?"

Not yet.

"That's good, let's wait a little longer."

Yakumo planned to kill Kaido, partly for the sake of the mission, and partly because Kaido must have an extremely high level of evil, since Kaido's personality is chaotic and evil.

Kaido is a strong man, and he believes that the strong should rule everything.

In the original work, the four emperor-level forces can be roughly divided into two evil camps and two lawful camps.

Evil: Beasts Pirates, Whole Cake Island Pirates.

Order: Red-Haired Pirates, Whitebeard Pirates.

[Note: Players have received rewards for progress in the Rogue Quest.]

[Note: The Rogue quest is ready to be submitted.]

Yakumo was delighted. It seemed that the supplies entrusted to the Revolutionary Army had been transported to those in need, which allowed Yakumo to obtain the full progress of the mission.

Instead of submitting the message on the way, he continued chatting with the dragon.

"This morning, the Whitebeard Pirates announced the death of Whitebeard Edward Newgate to the entire sea."

"At the same time, former Second Division Commander Portgas D. Ace became the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, and former First Division Commander Marco became the vice-captain."

Ryu continued to tell Yakumo about the intelligence he had gathered on the high seas that day.

In today's New World, nearly half of the pirates mourn in their hearts for the world's strongest man, Whitebeard.

He was once a legend on the high seas.

Even after death, they will be remembered by everyone.

"Ace and Marco should now possess Emperor-level combat power, making them arguably the strongest force among the pirates."

Yakumo commented softly that, with his encouragement, Ace and Marco's growth rate far exceeded that of the original work, which is why they were able to reach the top rank of Emperor this year.

“Actually, Shanks is very strong,” Dragon continued.

"I've heard that he's hailed as the strongest Conqueror's Haki user since Roger," Yakumo said.

“That’s right, I’ve fought him before,” Long said seriously.

"What was the result?" Yakumo asked curiously.

A look of reminiscence appeared on Long's face, and the battle from back then came to mind. It was a battle in which both sides held back, and the true clash of limits was decided in an instant, after which they went their separate ways.

"If we fight with all our might, I will win and he will perish."

Yakumo couldn't help but glance at him sideways; according to Ryu, he seemed to have a sure chance of winning.

"You won decisively?"

"I am seriously injured."

"Then why didn't you say so earlier?" Yakumo asked with a smile.

"Can serious injuries even be considered injuries? It's not a big deal," Long replied with a smile.

He had said those words to Sabo on that deserted island years ago, but now the dragon had brought them back to him and used them on himself.

Yakumo couldn't help but think of Sabo. He had been at the Revolutionary Army's headquarters for half a month but hadn't seen Sabo. Dragon said that Sabo was on a mission elsewhere.