Has the Third Star Gate Opened?

Time flies, and years slip through our fingers like sand, leaving behind a trace of the past.

The Sea Star has once again ushered in the new year.

It is now 00:01 on January 1st, 1500 in the Marine Calendar, which means that from this moment on, the world has entered the 16th century.

This is also the fourth year since Imu traveled here.

Last year.

Indeed, many things have happened, and many aspects of the Sea Star have changed. For example, Wano Country has become Wano Island.

This place has become the World Government's largest source of Seastone and Liquor Iron Ore, as well as the manufacturing site for various Meito and Nichirin Blade.

It's worth mentioning that the World Government specifically sent Kizaru to turn Udon into a "Never-Night Township," and then transported a large amount of "Ape Sand-Iron Ore" and "Scarlet Ore" from the Demon Slayer World to pile them up on a selected mountain. They even sent several Tontatta Tribe from the Agricultural College to transplant some "Blue Spider Lily" at the foot of the mountain.

The purpose is to replicate a 'Sun Mountain' here.

However, it is clear that this requires long-term geological infiltration and assimilation, but fortunately the mineral reserves on the 'Sun Mountain' side are sufficient at present.

In the Flower Capital.

Although it was already late at night, large swathes of pink and white Cherry Blossom could still be seen dancing in the moonlight, accompanied by the gentle evening breeze, under the Starry Sky, drifting back and forth among the lights of the ancient-style streets and alleys.

However, several dark shadows could be seen flying by from time to time above the bright moon, adding a touch of science fiction to the atmosphere.

A large, quiet estate, consisting of nine large blue-tiled houses and five gates, is situated in the eastern part of the outskirts of the city.

This is the new territory that the World Government has given to the Ubuyashiki and Jingū clans.

"Don't want!"

Suddenly, a cry, clearly filled with panic yet sounding so gentle, even melodious, abruptly woke Amane, who was sleeping beside her.

"What's wrong, Kagaya?"

Amane, with her snow-white hair, sat up, first turning on the lamp beside her, then looking at her husband with a puzzled expression, only to find him covered in cold sweat.

"Phew—it's nothing, I think I just had a nightmare."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki covered his face with his right hand and said softly.

This former Master of the Demon Slayer Corps has undergone a tremendous change.

Her face, which was originally covered with distorted, uneven, light purple scars and had pale, lifeless pupils, has been restored to a fair, rosy, healthy complexion and bright, sparkling eyes.

This is thanks to the Medical Academy.

However, it also seems to have some connection with the Biochemical Research Institute.

Initially, the Medical Academy only cured his eyes and face, but his frail constitution, where even a cough could cause fractures and vomiting blood, could not be resolved with conventional medical methods.

This seems to be a congenital lack of vitality.

If it weren't for the marriage alliance with the Jingū Clan, whose vitality far surpasses that of Demon Slayer, this Ubuyashiki boy would likely never have lived to adulthood.

To this end.

After trying various treatments, Kureha, Naitin, Shinobu Kocho, Tamayo, and the others could only consider finding a Zoan Devil Fruit to try and restore their life force.

To be honest, this was a reluctant choice made out of necessity for these highly skilled doctors.

Regardless of the circumstances, saving lives is the top priority.

Just then...

Kagaya Ubuyashiki's health suddenly began to improve. His appetite increased, his constitution improved, and his previously weak and pale complexion became rosy.

Not only him, but even his son, Kiriya Ubuyashiki, underwent this change.

At first, Kureha and the others were completely baffled. No one knew why this was happening, and they even wondered if the drugs they had taken earlier were starting to take effect.

But that's not right, Kiriya Ubuyashiki has never eaten it!

In the end, they heard that Muzan Kibutsuji from the Biochemical Research Institute had consumed the 'Blue Spider Lily' and transformed from the 'Progenitor of Demons' into a 'Perfect Creature'.

After comparing the dates, the two sides realized that the Ubuyashiki father and son had returned to normal health from that day onwards.

This forced everyone to believe in the so-called 'curse' legend!

That's why.

Amane was puzzled earlier, wondering why her husband, who had already recovered, would be awakened by pain.

"Just a nightmare? That really startled me. I thought you had another one."

Amane gently took Kagaya's arm and looked at him with concern.

"But I always felt that this dream was more than just a dream."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki frowned and said softly.

"It was very vivid, and the dream scene seemed like a vision of the future, but I've never Future Sight in my dreams before, so I'm not entirely sure."

The heads of the Ubuyashiki Clan throughout history have all possessed a very mysterious and special ability.

They can actively foresee events that will occur within the next year. They use this ability to conduct business and earn a large amount of funds for the Demon Slayer Corps. It is also thanks to this ability that the Demon Slayer Corps has escaped several annihilation disasters.

However, each use consumes a portion of one's lifespan, and coupled with a body weakened by the 'curse,' it can only be used once or twice in a lifetime.

However, the idea of passively receiving information about the future like this is truly unheard of.

Amane asked curiously, "So what did you see?"

"I saw a dark army enter a drought-stricken world through Star Gate, Sanemi was in it. Then they were bombarded by countless artillery shells, and afterwards we attended Sanemi's funeral."

With a grim expression, Ubuyashiki recounted the scene from his dream. Although he had no feelings for the Army, he cared a lot about Sanemi Shinazugawa, the 'Wind Hashira'.

To him, every member of the Demon Slayer Corps was like his 'children'.

"Is that so."

Amane fell into deep thought.

If the husband's dream truly represents the future, it means that when the World Government invaded other worlds, it encountered a well-prepared and devastating counterattack.

There are so many things to ponder about this.

So what are you going to do?

"What else can we do? It seems there's no other way to save Sanemi."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki sighed deeply. It seemed that his ability to Future Sight had changed somewhat as his health improved.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, accompanied by his wife, arrived at the former Orochi Castle.

This place has now been renamed 'Celestial Dragon City', which is a palace specifically prepared for the Celestial Dragons, and Saint Mihawk lives here.

The tower on the right serves as the administrative branch of the World Government, housing officials from various departments responsible for overseeing numerous affairs on Wano Island.

A new ten-story wooden building has also been constructed on the left, serving as the headquarters of the Swordmaster Hall.

Gion was there at that moment, collecting and organizing various ancient sword Swordsmanship with many Samurai, while also sparring with each other and occasionally giving guidance to Tanjiro, Inosuke, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and other children.

Twenty minutes later.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki knelt on the tatami mat and explained everything to Mihawk, who was seated in the superior position. After listening, the latter understood the importance of the matter.

After sincerely thanking the former, he immediately took out the Den Den Mushi, the personal Den Den Mushi of the Shichibukai, and reported what Kagaya Ubuyashiki had said to Imu.

After listening, Imu suppressed his surprise and had Mihawk relay the message to the Five Elders. After ending the call, he couldn't help but feel uneasy; something was really amiss.

"What's going on? Does this mean the Army was ambushed right after the third Star Gate opened?"

A huge thank you to Steward Prosperous World Crimson Snow for the 500 Qidian Coin reward! Thank you so much for your support and encouragement!