High-Sounding Terms!

Sakazuki did not report the matter of the Imperial diplomatic mission directly to the High Command, but instead relayed it to the Otherworld Strategy Committee.

At the same time, arrange for the staff below to prepare for the reception.

Although the two sides are still at war, he has no intention of making things difficult for the other side.

After all, this is a situation where Otherworld foreign country sends a professional diplomatic team to negotiate.

This was a novel thing for both Sakazuki and the World Government.

Therefore, the Otherworld Strategy Committee continued to earnestly seek instructions from higher authorities.

We hope that the Five Elders can provide them with guidelines on what attitude our side should take and where the talks should take place.

Sea Star.

The Holy Land, Mary Geoise, within the Authority Room of Pangaea Castle.

Upon receiving the report, the Five Elders took time to gather together.

In fact, matters concerning diplomatic negotiations are generally handled by the Foreign Affairs Department of the Propaganda Administration.

But this time is different.

This is not only because the diplomatic counterpart is special, but also because of the special significance it represents.

This negotiation with the Empire will determine whether the World Government has options other than military conquest when dealing with Otherworld nations.

For example, could it be a franchise model or a partnership model?

"Tell me about it."

Topman Saint Topman Warcury sat in the very center of the gold-rimmed emerald green sofa.

As is customary, this meeting, officially named the 'Supreme Governing Committee', was chaired.

"What's the point of talking to an opponent who is clearly weaker than us?"

"Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro, holding the Shodai Kitetsu, spoke coldly, his small round glasses perched on his nose."

The problem is that this empire doesn't seem to be weak.

Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter Saint, who was in charge of CIPHER POL, was still impeccably dressed in a suit, with his legs crossed.

It perfectly embodies the mature elegance of British aristocracy.

Coupled with his unsmiling expression, he exuded the serious aura of a person in a superior position.

"According to intelligence from CP members who infiltrated the Alchemi Kingdom and Sea Ninja from the Kingdom of Shenwa Island Country, both countries possess formidable resources."

"Let's start with the Alchemi Kingdom. Their strongest figure on the surface is Isaac, the dean of the Truth Alchemy Academy, a so-called Stigmata Alchemist."

"It is said that he possesses the powerful ability to freely transform matter and elements, without needing to adhere to the same rules regarding the elemental composition of the raw materials and the refined substances, such as turning water into gold, or gold into lightning."

"In other words, this Isaac might have the ability to turn anyone, even a Logia user, directly into something else."

"Fortunately, based on their previous combat performance, their alchemy seems to be able to be resisted by Armament Haki, just like the abilities of Devil Fruit."

After finishing his discussion of the Stigmata Alchemist, Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter paused for about ten seconds.

Let them process this information first, and then we'll continue.

"In addition, this Alchemy Kingdom also possesses an 'SSS-level large-scale transmutation array,' which, as the name suggests, is the highest-level large-scale alchemy technique."

"They have kept these transmutation arrays on the outer perimeter of the kingdom's core area year-round, which is why the empire, despite its centuries-long war with them, has never been able to get close to the enemy's capital."

"Because as soon as they step into the transmutation circle, they could be directly transformed into other substances by alchemy."

"This is also a problem we need to face."

"Furthermore, I suspect that the other side may have also set up some kind of large-scale transmutation array in the capital to defend against a surprise attack by high-level combat forces. Logically speaking, the probability of this is very high."

Finally, I finished listening to Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter's long speech about the Alchemi Kingdom.

The other four Five Elders fell silent for a while until Topman Saint Topman Warcury chuckled, breaking the increasingly serious atmosphere.

"This Alchemy Kingdom sounds like an unbreakable tortoise shell, so what about the Shenwa Island Country to the east?"

Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter replied in a deep voice, "Regarding Divine Harmony and the other aspects, there are three points worth noting."

"First of all, their swordsmanship is very prosperous, and they even have a swordsman ranking system that has been in place for nearly five hundred years, such as the ten-level swordsman apprentice system."

"Then there is the ten-dan system for formal swordsmen, with Dan 1 being a beginner swordsman, Dan 2 and Dan 3 being intermediate swordsmen, and Dan 4 and Dan 5 being advanced swordsmen."

"Sixth and seventh dan are awarded the title of Sword Master, eighth and ninth dan are awarded the title of Great Swordsman, and tenth dan is the title of Sword Saint."

"Judging from the Navy's performance in their battles, the so-called eighth-dan Great Swordsman, according to our Sea Star's swordsmanship Bleach, just a stronger swordsman."

This topic greatly interested Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro, who was also a swordsman.

"To divide swordsmen into detailed ranks?"

"That sounds very interesting. Let Mihawk try it out at his Swordmaster Hall."

In the Sea Star, the hierarchy of swordsmen is actually very general, namely, sword masters and Great Swordsman.

As for the following, they are simply called swordsmen, or given a nickname or something.

"The key is that not only are there a great number of swordsmen among them, but the tenth-dan Sword Saint of Divine Harmony is most likely a genuine Great Swordsman, and one who has been immersed in the Great Swordsman of the sword for nearly eighty years."

Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter Saint glanced at Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro.

"The massive slash that Yamakaji and the others encountered earlier must have been the work of this Otherworld Sword Saint."

"Yes, I've also watched the relevant videos. It is indeed more powerful than those who have just begun to understand the Great Swordsman. However, Vice Admiral in the Navy is not just skilled in Swordsmanship."

Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro looked thoughtfully at the Shodai Kitetsu in his hand and responded.

"Their Physical Arts, Haki, and Devil Fruit abilities are all part of their combat strength. If those so-called Divine Harmony and Sword Saint only know Swordsmanship, then it's not a big deal."

"Unless he stays in the back and keeps unleashing Flying Slash, then it depends on how much stamina he has."

Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter nodded.

"Secondly, this Shenwa Island Country also has a group of people with abilities similar to Zoan users."

"However, their transformed abilities are mainly related to marine life, which means they also possess biochemical technology to synthesize Danger Beasts biological materials with human bodies, the so-called 'Human Transmutation'."

At this moment, Jaygarcia Saint Saturn, wearing a black flat cap and leaning on a cane, spoke up and asked, "But what you're saying doesn't seem to pose any trouble for us."

Having heard this far, whether it's a swordsman, Sword Saint, or a marine synthetic human, none of them are as good as the 'large transmutation array' and the Stigmata Alchemist from the Alchemi Kingdom.

"Um."

Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter Saint did not deny it, and continued, "What I'm about to say is likely a big problem, namely a divine Divine Dragon that very likely dwells in the land of Shenwa Island Country."

"According to the Empire's classification of Danger Beasts, that Divine Dragon is a so-called super Danger Beasts. Its strength is uncertain, but it is likely stronger than Sword Saint or Stigmata Alchemist."

"And according to the information provided by Lord Imu, there are likely five of these super- Danger Beasts!"

Upon hearing this, Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro frowned and said with a serious expression, "It seems that we'll have to have Aokiji oversee the fleet over there next."

"Indeed, I have a feeling that these super Danger Beasts are probably the top combat forces in the Teigu World, and we should also be cautious about the 'Supreme Teigu' that the Empire is still hiding."

After saying that, Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter Saint sighed, "This Teigu World is indeed a formidable opponent; conquering it will be no easy feat."

"So, could we consider a ceasefire with them, and try to win over the world through fraternity or cooperation?"

Topman Saint Topman Warcury hesitated.

"No!"

However Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro sneered, "Let the Otherworld Strategy Committee take their time with the discussions. As for a decision, let's wait until we've actually met those so-called Sword Saint, Stigmata Alchemist, Super Danger Beasts, and Supreme Teigu!"

He didn't want the World Government to be intimidated by these fancy-sounding terms.