My Brain Isn't Enough Anymore!

This is a 'franchise meeting' held in the Teigu World.

Undoubtedly, it has attracted great attention from royalty, nobles, and political leaders from all walks of life.

In comparison, the public wasn't very interested; those who liked watching the spectacle followed along, while those who didn't went about their own business.

Especially the princes and nobles of the Affiliated Nation that hold seats at the Reverie in the Sea Star Homeworld.

They were quite anxious, and each of them wore a look of deep worry and tension.

Because no one knows which country the World Government will decide to remove from the Reverie.

And even if it wasn't my turn this time, what if another Affiliated Nation from Otherworld gets a seat next time?

Clearly, as long as the World Government's conquest of Otherworld continues, this kind of thing will inevitably happen again and again.

What should we do then?

This is a question that applies to all member Affiliated Nation within the Sea Star Homeworld!

However, there are some kingdoms that don't need to worry about losing their seats for the time being, such as Alabasta.

After all, they are a great power, and their royal family's ancestors were among the twenty kings who founded the World Government. Unless there are major conflicts, the World Government will definitely have to give them some face.

For example, the Drum Kingdom, the Dressrosa Kingdom, Fish-Man Island.

One is a 'Medical Development Cooperation Country' of the World Government, and the other is a 'Plant Cultivation Technology Research Country' of the World Government.

The last one goes without saying; it is not only the source of manpower for the navy's Fish-Man Unit, but also Queen Otohime, whose spiritual power is comparable to a strategic weapon.

In addition, there is Princess Shirahoshi, a "Poseidon" who is suspected of being favored by the "Mother Nature" ocean.

Its value is so great that it can secure a place in Reverie.

Besides.

There are two other kingdoms that don't need to worry about losing their seats: the Totto Land Kingdom and the Whitebeard Kingdom, which have just gained their seats.

The two kingdoms were similar in nature.

Its value lies primarily in the king himself, and secondly in providing the World Government with a large number of mid-to-high-end combat personnel.

Basically, as long as 'Big Mom' Charlotte Linlin and 'Whitebeard' Edward Newgate are still alive and continue to serve the World Government, their seats at the Reverie are practically guaranteed.

Certainly.

If something were to happen to them in future battles, things could change, so compared to the previous four kingdoms, there is still a certain degree of risk.

For the current World Government.

The main factor in determining whether a country can have a seat is its value to the World Government.

It goes without saying how the Affiliated Nation Sea Star Homeworld can retain their seats, and how those without seats can fight for them.

Enhance your own value!

Cultivating strong individuals, officials, scientists, and other important talents, or discovering unique resources or technologies, can all be considered good approaches.

However, the current Sea Star Homeworld Affiliated Nation have not yet realized these key points.

Franchise negotiations are still ongoing.

After the representatives of the Empire, Divine Harmony, and Alkemi submitted the agreement for the joint organization, Vice Chairman Gabriel, Foreign Affairs Department Molotov, and Ministry of Justice Rattridge conducted an inspection.

Once confirmed, the agreement will be entered into the World Government's archives and take effect immediately.

Next, the representatives of these three great powers—the old emperor, the Divine Harmony, the Emperor, and Alkemi Kingdom 47—will each have time to present their respective positions.

After they finish speaking, the World Government will release its demands and conditions, followed by various talks and negotiations, and finally, the signing of the membership agreement.

The whole process was actually very tedious and boring.

Even Imu found it uninteresting, and just then Esdeath sent a video call request, so he simply turned off the virtual screen.

In any case, the final result is either presented in written form or reported by the Five Elders in person.

"How about it?"

Imu looked at the stunningly beautiful Esdeath on the screen and asked softly.

"Lord Imu, I regret to inform you that I have not sensed the Natural Energy that Red Lotus spoke of in this polar region of the 'Giant World'."

In the scene, Esdeath strokes the emerald-green wings of the Millennium Dragon while reporting her situation to Imu.

"So next we'll head to the polar regions of my world for an experiment. We've now arrived over the 'Canberra Continent' (Australia)."

"Alright, I hope you gain something from the Teigu World, and at the same time, I hope you can open the curtain for the World Government to cultivate Natural Energy."

Imu casually offered a blessing.

"By the way, by the time you return, the Empire should have already joined the World Government. When you do, why don't you make a trip to the Imperial Capital and bring back Akame, Kurome, and the clansmen you've chosen?"

He had previously promised to make these people the enemy's bodyguards.

"OK!"

Esdeath nodded calmly.

But the smile that curled at the corner of her mouth was so beautiful and ethereal, like a snow lotus blooming alone on the summit of a snow-capped mountain.

After finishing their conversation, Imu ended the call on his own initiative.

After all, neither of them is the type to enjoy romance, and they are both well aware of the nature of their relationship.

Rather than lovers, their relationship was more like that of an emperor and his concubine.

It's simply a matter of each getting what they need.

In the following time, Imu instructed Stussy to read aloud the documents and reports sent by the Five Elders to him. This method was much more comfortable than reading them one by one by himself.

As for the question of whether he might be fooled by Stussy, that's not an issue for Imu, who can hear the other's thoughts at any time.

"This is a report from the State Council. Under the leadership of Dr. Boyle of Fish-Man Island, a large Gas Storage has been successfully built in Water Seven, providing the entire island with a double-layered giant bubble sufficient to withstand the impact of the 'Aqua Laguna'."

"The report states that the problem of the Yarukiman Mangrove originally requiring three years to grow was solved with the help of Vice Admiral Aramaki's Woods-Woods Fruit ability from the Army Headquarters."

"This allowed them to directly participate in the construction of the Gas Storage, which was successfully completed in less than two years."

Dressed in a professional suit dress and black stockings, Stussy softly recounted the contents of the document.

"Ryokugyu!"

Upon hearing this, Imu thought to himself.

Regarding Aramaki's Woods-Woods Fruit ability, he had previously felt that it would be better to send him to the Kabane World to be in charge of agriculture and forestry rather than to put him in military operations.

Occasionally, they are transferred back to improve the harsh environments of certain islands in the Sea Star Homeworld, such as desert countries like Alabasta.

However, it's clear that Aramaki wants to serve in the military.

However, he could serve as the military representative to guard the Kabane World, and in the meantime, help accelerate the development of agriculture and forestry. He could be transferred there again if war breaks out.

With that in mind, Imu immediately relayed his decision to Stussy.

The latter quickly took out his notes and wrote them down in his notebook, then recited the contents of the second report.

"This is a report from the Propaganda Administration. Dean Vegapunk of the Academy of Sciences has applied to obtain the Paramecia Brain-Brain Fruit from the Holy Land Treasury, arguing that his knowledge accumulation speed is too fast and his current brain is no longer sufficient."

Ahem, as everyone knows, Vegapunk is Devil Fruit User in the manga, and it was previously mentioned in the book that Vegapunk ate the Munch-Munch Fruit.

Although I have stated this many times before, and the synopsis is very clear, this book is considered a parallel world to One Piece, so it is normal for it to be somewhat ambiguous.

But since this is One Piece fan fiction, I still hope to stay as close as possible to the content of the original manga.

Of course, if it really doesn't work out, I won't waste my time.

However, after discussion within the group, we discovered that although Vegapunk is already Devil Fruit User, he could also possess the power of the Brain-Brain Fruit.

The reason is something we're all One Piece fans can guess for ourselves; it shouldn't be too difficult.