The Uproar and Undercurrents
The matter of the Star Gate and the Otherworld has indeed caused a huge uproar around the world.
Its influence continued to spread as the newspapers expanded, and wave after wave of exclamations swept outwards like a tsunami.
But.
The "Myriad Worlds Top 100 Tournament", the "Strongest Summit Battle", and "Elbaf Joining the World Government" also garnered a lot of attention and focus.
This is the purpose of the World Government.
By using multiple Big News Morgans to 'swallow' the hype surrounding the Star Gate and the Otherworld, the issue is prevented from escalating too severely or to an extreme degree.
The Five Elders were well aware of how captivating Otherworld matters were, and they knew that they would inevitably stir the minds of the royal families and nobles of the Affiliated Nation.
Therefore, in order to stabilize the situation as much as possible.
The Marine Headquarters has prepared forty large warships coated with bubble and with sufficient manpower, and then used the 'White Dragon' to quickly disperse them from the Whirlpool Current near their home to the four major sea areas.
Their mission is to conduct patrols among the Affiliated Nation in the East Blue, South Blue, West Blue, and North Blue.
Although each sea area was allocated only ten warships.
However, with the enormous size of the Headquarters Class fleet warship, its powerful firepower, and the formidable combat force composed of one Vice Admiral, two Rear Admiral, more than twenty main fleet officers, and nearly ten thousand main fleet sailors, it is enough to deter all the troublemakers in the Four Seas and suppress all unrest!
As for the Grand Line, it is naturally the responsibility of the various G-Branch.
However, the newspaper's description of the Star Gate and the Otherworld was somewhat vague, and there were no pictures or videos to corroborate it.
Therefore, many people suspect that this may just be a gimmick created by the World Government to attract powerful individuals from the private sector, and that the so-called Otherworld is probably just some unknown islands, at most containing some strange things.
However, when the Media Bureau of the Publicity Department restarted the world live broadcast and released a ten-minute promotional video edited together from various footage previously recorded in the Kabane World and Demon Slayer World.
It first caused widespread astonishment and silence, followed by an even more turbulent wave of public opinion.
The royalty and nobles of the Affiliated Nation could no longer sit still and hurriedly called the World Government's Den Den Mushi to inquire about the Otherworld.
Nobody's a fool.
What does it mean to have two worlds, two planets? Anyone with a brain knows how much profit is involved.
Their biggest concern was whether their own people could send people to Otherworld to develop and acquire various resources.
If that's not possible, then can't we also get a share of the resources that the World Government obtains in Otherworld? We can buy them with money, too!
At the same time.
Prices in major sea areas have begun to drop significantly, including for food, Timber, metals, and minerals.
This seems like a good thing, but it could also be a bad thing.
However, the World Government was prepared and announced that it would not allow a large influx of Otherworld resources into the Sea Star market before the next Reverie.
Therefore, there will be no significant changes for at least three years, which has stabilized the overall price trend.
As for whether Affiliated Nation can send people to the Otherworld, the current answer is no, for the time being.
Those outside the World Government who wish to pass through the Star Gate can only obtain Star Gate Pass by participating in next year's 'Top 100 Tournament' and 'Paramount War'.
This has drawn dissatisfaction and criticism from many Affiliated Nation.
It is indeed quite difficult to avoid being envious and greedy when faced with interests from two different worlds.
To this end.
A king actually requested an emergency Reverie to specifically discuss the management of Star Gate and Otherworld.
Just as some kings were about to speak out in agreement, news arrived that the king had accidentally fallen and drowned in his own harbor.
At once.
The kings and nobles quieted down, for they finally remembered the World Government's modus operandi, which was like a bucket of ice water poured over their feverish heads.
But this cannot stop the undercurrents.
Royal families, nobles, warlords, gangsters, One Piece, and other forces have all mobilized for the Otherworld and the Star Gate. Their goal is clear: the Red Line!
The world will never lack smart people.
These clever people believed that if Star Gate truly existed, it would undoubtedly be located on the Red Line. Therefore, they dispatched skilled and powerful individuals to secretly infiltrate the area and investigate the location of the Star Gate.
At the same time.
Some people in the general public are more interested in the "Top 100 Tournament" and the "Paramount War".
As for the Star Gate and the Otherworld, these people believe that as long as they can make it into the 'Top 100,' they can obtain a 'Star Gate Pass,' and then they can go and see for themselves, right?
Certainly.
According to the tournament rules, anyone recognized by the World Government as having "Admiral combat power" can obtain a "Star Gate Pass" as long as they participate in the "Paramount War" and are willing to accept nominal jurisdiction from the High Command, regardless of their ranking.
However, people who are confident in their abilities are extremely rare.
So who are these people?
They are martial artists, boxers, swordsmen, gunmen, gladiators, sheriffs, magicians, dojo masters, kingdom army generals, bounty hunters, gangsters, Devil Fruit User, natural psychics, and so on, from all over the world.
Even some not-so-famous One Piece with bounties are considering changing their names and disguises to participate in the competition.
In short, they are a group of people who believe they have certain strengths or abilities!
How big are Sea Star?
Marco once said that there are tens of millions of islands in the ocean. How many masters are hidden among so many islands?
In the original work, the World Military Draft of the Navy alone introduced Fujitora and Ryokugyu.
And now, the entire World Government is holding a 'martial arts tournament' that is open to the world, no, to all three worlds.
Certainly.
There aren't many strong individuals in the Kabane World and the Demon Slayer World, but they are the biggest lure for the powerful individuals in the Sea Star world!
Anyway.
With these two Otherworld involved, the name 'Myriad Realms' truly deserves its name. Who wouldn't be curious about what kind of powerful beings from Otherworld are like?
Officials in World Government understand this principle very well.
Therefore, whether it's Biba Amatori, the current Army Staff Officer, the Horobi of the CIPHER POL- Nue Squad, or Sanemi Shinazugawa, the "Wind Hashira" of the Army Headquarters Major, and the other Demon Slayer Corps Pillars of the Ministry of Police, they have all received advance notice that they "must participate."
Notification.
Their very existence as beings from Otherworld is a major draw.
Do you want to participate?
In the Warden's office in the 'Blazing Hell' on the fourth basement level of Impel Down, Warden Columbus sat behind his desk and looked at Muzan Kibutsuji across from him, asking a question.
"It looks like it's going to be quite lively, and this notice doesn't seem like one that's easy to refuse, right?"
Muzan Kibutsuji, whose complexion was no longer pale but instead healthy and rosy, smiled as he looked at the notification document in his hand.
No, you can refuse.
Warden Columbus shook his head and said, "The nature of Impel Down is different from that of the military, Cipher POL, and the Ministry of Police. As the warden, you can refuse."
After considering for a moment, Muzan Kibutsuji looked up and said hesitantly, "I can participate, but I hope the higher-ups can guarantee my safety!"
Since becoming a 'perfect being,' he no longer has the weaknesses of being afraid of sunlight or having to eat people, but his cautious, timid, and even cowardly nature remains unchanged.
In his view, this Sea Star World was simply a gathering place for 'gods and demons'.
Who knows if a few terrifying beings like Vice Admiral Sand Crocodile, capable of killing their own cells, will suddenly appear during the competition?
Warden Columbus was speechless, then said...
"I will speak with Minister Dragon and have him send a skilled fighter to accompany you. And don't forget, you are now a member of the World Government. Unless you encounter a madman, no one will dare to kill you."
Muzan Kibutsuji breathed a sigh of relief after getting the assurance he wanted.
"That's good, thank you for your help!"
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