Little Enma fussed over him with affection and gratitude.
Im could only accept it all with a helpless smile, then quietly watched as her emotions settled down.
He had not expected Enma to like Matatabi even more than he did.
"Ahem, esteemed Lord Im, I will now report on the Underworld's recent situation in my capacity as the master of Enma Palace."
Holding little Matatabi in her arms, Little Enma looked at Im with a serious expression.
He merely nodded faintly, looking as though to say, Go on, I'm listening.
"First, Enma Palace's organizational structure has been successfully completed according to your guidance."
"The necessary personnel for the seven divisions of the Judgment Department and the six divisions of the Reincarnation Department have also been recruited according to your instructions. Priority was given to souls who had been World Government officials in life, supplemented by souls who had served as senior officials in the various allied nations. All departments are now operating normally."
"However, of the six layers of Hell managed by the Hell Path Division, only the first layer, Crimson Lotus Hell, has been completed."
Im was very satisfied with Enma's efficiency. It seemed the Underworld had basically gotten on the right track.
"Besides that, the Shinobi World Pure Land has already returned the captives. Yoriichi Tsugikuni, Kokushibo, and Hantengu, whom you previously asked me to keep an eye on, were all among them. Of course, there were also several surviving former Roger Pirates officers."
Im raised a brow and smiled. "Yoriichi Tsugikuni is a fine prospect. Focus on nurturing him. That man has at least the potential to become a Great Swordsman."
"In a while, I'll have Mihawk compile a book recording the cultivation insights of multiple Great Swordsmen and the superb Swordsmanship of various worlds."
"Take it