Whitebeard's Unexpected Arrival!
How big was Noah?
This is a question that fans of One Piece have always enjoyed discussing, and now Imu knows the answer.
Noah consisted of two levels: the deck and the superstructure, with the superstructure having a cross-sectional area approximately half that of the deck.
According to the calculations of the technicians, the area of the deck is 21 square kilometers, while the area of each floor of the superstructure is 10 square kilometers!
What does this mean?
That's equivalent to 15,000 acres of land, or 100,000 houses of 100 square meters each, and the diameter is 3.5 kilometers!
To be honest.
Such a large space would definitely be too empty for one person to live in, but fortunately, there are plenty of maids, cooks, doctors, and guards to keep it from feeling too lonely.
Even so, nearly 80% of the rooms on the ship were empty.
Relatively speaking.
Imu was very satisfied with the facilities on his floor.
Centered around a pool and fountain comparable to a lake, the complex features palaces of varying heights, Red Line floors, a sea of golden and red flowers, a clear and winding river, towering artificial mountains, lush green lawns, elegant bamboo forests, lifelike sculptures, and pavilions with carved beams and painted pillars, all complemented by the brilliant sunlight streaming through a crystal screen overhead.
It must be said that the people in the Construction Division have truly mastered the meaning of "magnificent and opulent."
Compared to the Star-Sea Silver Soil within the Moon Chamber, he definitely preferred this more 'modern' living environment; the former was more like a secret realm inhabited by gods.
"Lord Imu, the Amazon Lily Kingdom has agreed to join us and has agreed to hand over the secret techniques for training Armament Haki and to send warriors to teach archery to both the army and navy!"
At this moment, Imu was dressed in a loose white robe, half-reclining on a chair, facing a huge fountain that seemed to cascade down like a waterfall.
The warmth of the sunlight and the cool, refreshing moisture made him close his eyes and relax, but his ears were listening to the respectful report from the Golden Den Den Mushi that the maid had placed on the Amber Lead tray.
"We plan to select a suitable group of people from among them to serve as your personal bodyguards. Do you have any requirements?"
"Um?"
Imu opened his eyes, quite interested in the Five Elders' suggestion. Although he had never seen the Kuja Warriors in person, he could imagine them through his memories from his previous life.
Bikinis, capes, longbows, snakes—their appearances are all sorts of strange and varied, and few can be described as particularly beautiful. However, it's quite interesting to have a group of skilled archers and valiant female guards by their side.
"Since it's Amazon Lily, let's select nine people, preferably over 1.8 meters tall, around 2 meters."
He definitely prefers women with a less outrageous figure, like Stussy, who is just right.
"Understood, Imu."
Topman Saint Topman Warcury, on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, first replied respectfully, then said:
"There's also the Paramecia Mero Mero no Mi, which has been confirmed to have been eaten by Boa Hancock. Would you like to bring it with you?"
"No need. Let her grow up on Amazon Lily. Just have Cipher Pol send someone to teach her Physical Arts."
Imu thought about it and decided against it. Firstly, he really had no interest in taking care of young girls, and secondly, he felt that once Hancock left the Amazon Lily atmosphere where strength was valued, her arrogant personality would probably change, which would be pointless.
Of course, having never experienced slavery, she might not be as extremely arrogant as in the 'original story,' and it's hard to say whether that's a good thing or a bad thing.
"Yes, Imu Im."
After finishing discussing matters on Amazon Lily, the Amazon Lily Den Den Mushi showed no intention of ending the call, but continued to report.
"Our spy in the Whitebeard Pirates has sent word that Izo received a distress call from Kikunojo, Kozuki Family, and 'Whitebeard' has decided to head to Wano Country!"
This information was quite bombshell. Imu straightened up, his eyes turning serious. He exuded an aura so powerful that it made Stussy and the maid feel suffocated. The former was alright, but the latter's hand holding the tray trembled slightly.
He didn't really want the World Government and the Whitebeard Pirates to clash too early. Everyone had so many things to do right now, there was no need to start a major war.
Unexpectedly, the Whitebeard Pirates were brought to Wano Country, making conflict inevitable, since the World Government couldn't possibly give up the spoils it had just acquired.
It's strange, though, why is 'Whitebeard' suddenly getting involved in Wano Country's affairs?
Even after Kozuki Oden killed Kaido in the original story, he didn't seem to flinch.
Imu pondered to himself that something must have gone wrong to attract Edward Newgate's attention.
Oh, right!
It was the appearance of Byndi Wald and Kaido that made him realize that the World Government had interfered in Wano Country!
The former was imprisoned and frozen in Impel Down six years ago, and the latter was also successfully imprisoned a few months ago. Now that the two have been released from prison and joined forces to deal with Kozuki Oden, it is not hard to guess that they are related to the World Government.
If Kozuki Oden had simply died at Kaido's hands, it would have been a matter between One Piece, and Whitebeard certainly wouldn't have interfered.
But when it comes to World Government, that's a completely different matter.
"Imu, Wano Country currently lacks its strongest fighter, making it difficult to withstand the Whitebeard Pirates' invasion!" the Den Den Mushi said with a serious expression.
"So what are you going to do?"
"Dispatch Army General 'Black Rhino' and 'Akainu' with five warships to support Wano Country!"
Upon hearing this suggestion, Imu frowned.
"Black Rhino" is the title of Byndi Wald's Admiral, but the question is, can he hold off "Whitebeard," and even if he can, for how long?
No matter how you look at it, it's at most twelve hours. As for Sakazuki, there's no need to mention him; at most, he can help hold off those captains.
"Notify the Navy to dispatch Admiral 'Iron Fist' with five Flying Warships to Wano Country at full speed!" Imu immediately gave the order.
"Yes, Imu!"
Topman Saint Topman Warcury readily agreed, but doing so would leave the Marine Headquarters without Admiral, which was not in accordance with the Navy's usual practice.
But Garp is definitely much more reliable Byndi Wald.
"Only."
"Um?"
Seeing the hesitant look on the Den Den Mushi, Imu said coldly and displeasedly, "Get to the point!"
"Yes, yes, but even with Flying Warship, it's unlikely they could arrive in time from Marineford to Wano Country," Topman Saint Topman Warcury said with a sigh.
Imu nodded inwardly upon hearing this; it was indeed a big problem.
"Inform Mihawk that they are permitted to temporarily withdraw from Wano Country!"
With Flying Warship, Mihawk and his men could easily escape. He remembered the saying clearly, "If people live, the land perishes; if people die, the land survives; if people perish, the land survives; if people perish, the land perishes."
"Yes, I'll get on it right away!"
With a snap, the Den Den Mushi closed its eyes, and the maid, trembling with fear, slowly left with the tray, while Imu quietly gazed at the blue sky and Bai Yun above.
He actually liked Edward Newgate a lot, and if he could, he didn't want to kill him. He hoped to see 'Whitebeard' on the Myriad Worlds Battlefield in the future.
But if in the end this 'World's Strongest Man' refuses to submit, then he will have no choice but to extinguish this lamp, which shines brightly even in the long river of history spanning over eight hundred years, with his own hands.
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