"Hapiness!"
Gawain spoke to Imu with unusual certainty, his words plunging Imu into a long silence.
Faced with the silent Imu, Gawain pursed his lips and then smiled.
"Just as I feel right now, when I am qualified to Voice of All Things, my soul already exists among all things and truly becomes a part of the world."
To mortals, a strong body is nothing more than a weak and sickly body to the world.
Therefore, I inevitably fell into a state of weakness.
But when I avoid the source of weakness and further expand the scope of what I can bear.
I have to admit that I exist within the world, and the world also exists within me.
I am part of the Thunder, so besides the Thunder, Imu- senpai, what you have brought to the world, that is what you represent!
Look at what you've done! Despair, despair! Your existence has brought unparalleled despair to the world's best!
Sadness, indescribable sadness, even Whitebeard, the former world number one, carried a deep, almost indelible sadness in his heart.
Everyone has things they care deeply about, but that doesn't necessarily mean people are exceptionally good at caring about others.
But... everyone in this world has lost those things at some point.
All of the above is what you bring to the world, so what you represent should be those emotions.
Despair, sorrow—you have taken over the emotions of this world, and your power will likely increase as these emotions continue to grow!
The Five Elders are probably right; there is no one in this world who wants to rule the entire world more than you.
You are indeed doing a great thing, which is to make the world part of a unified whole.
Unfortunately, even the greatest interests only serve your personal pursuits.
You desire, and must, plunge any soul in the world into despair; that will make you exceptionally powerful.
I don't know what you're going to do with that kind of power, but I don't need to understand you. I just need to fill the whole world with things you don't want to exist.
You have the heart of a strong person and a brilliant mind, but you only see yourself; there is no reflection of me in your eyes.
So, I'm sorry, we're destined to be enemies. I can't even bring myself to offer you a perfunctory remark about maintaining peace.
From now on, it's up to us to rely on our own methods, my elder.
I may not be able to destroy you, but you should know that I have the power to destroy the entire world in an instant.
So for you, it's either win or lose to me fair and square.
Or...
I'll flip the table over and show you!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain looked at Imu with extreme confidence.
Meeting Gawain's gaze, a few wisps of air passed between Imu's delicate nostrils. She exhaled and then nodded slightly.
"For a full fifteen thousand years, only one person like me, Im, appeared on the moon, capable of conquering the Earth and the Sea, and making the Moon People high above all Imu."
But in just eight hundred years, something appeared on the land and sea that could turn the tables and restrain me.
What saddens me most is that the person is my child, someone with lunar blood flowing through their veins.
Gawain, I'm so proud of you for achieving all this.
From any perspective, you deserve my praise.
Unfortunately, just like you said, I don't have you in my heart.
You don't care about me at all, child."
At this point, Imu waved his hand gently.
"Go ahead, go ahead. You and I both have the power to destroy the world, and the only result will be mutual restraint."
Even the Roger of the past, when he was talking to me, wasn't qualified to do everything you could.
Your appearance is like a miracle, or perhaps it's the world's response to my arrival.
In short, neither you nor I are allowed to get involved in the future; let our subordinates decide the outcome.
As long as competition exists, there will always be winners and losers. I only hope that even if it comes to the very end, we won't completely destroy each other.
Mary Geoise is your home, and it's my home too; we should be more harmonious.
But desires are endless. No matter how you beautify your motives, what you're pursuing is nothing more than the same thing I do: the power to manipulate and control the entire world.
As soon as she finished speaking, Imu turned away with a cold smile, letting her pale blue hair brush against Gawain's face.
In the blink of an eye, Imu had vanished into the clouds, and no one could see her anymore.
After gazing in the direction where Imu had disappeared for a while, Gawain shook his head leisurely, then vanished completely into thin air.
Meanwhile, inside the castle.
Gawain, sitting on the throne, let out a long sigh.
"What a hassle!"
After saying that softly, Gawain waved his hand.
"Gentlemen, bring the cadres to see me. Before that, let me have one last minute or two of peace and quiet."
"Yes, sir."
After bowing, everyone left the castle together. They would lead the other officers to push open the gate two minutes later.
After they left, Gawain placed his right hand on the throne and propped his chin up with his fist.
"Things are getting complicated. Imu's existence has actually become part of the world, and the ultimate goal of Devil Fruit is indeed a terrifying conceptual existence."
I seem to have inadvertently reached the pinnacle of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit- Rumble-Rumble Fruit power only grants me the ability to flip tables, not the power to completely destroy Imu.
The Nika Fruit is indeed the key to everything, not just because it can better contain the will of the whole world.
More importantly... because he can bring joy to the whole world!
The keywords "happiness" and "laughter" appeared more than once in the mouths of important figures. That word is not just a description of emotions; it is the answer to all despair.
Regardless of whether it's one D after another laughing.
Or perhaps it's an ancient nation built around laughter.
At this moment Imu truly became a ruler of despair.
Happiness and laughter truly became the final answer.
And me.
Even if I could overturn the table, my existence would only make Imu wary.
I don't believe that anything I can do now, Imu, who has existed for over eight hundred years, couldn't do.
In the manga, the weapon that can destroy an island with a single blow was created by Vegapunk.
However, the Three Ancient Weapons already existed before Vegapunk appeared, and the Brain-Brain Fruit had been circulating in the world for countless years.
No one knows how many revolutionary and terrifying weapons the World Government have possessed over the past eight hundred years.
Mary Geoise's rich history is far greater than I imagined.
Some might say that this country has existed for eight hundred years, so won't its rich heritage be gradually diminished by corruption?
Anyone who thinks this way should understand that the founding emperor is always the most outstanding person in every empire, and as long as he exists, the political system is destined to never decline.
Mary Geoise.
Although eight hundred years have passed, the ruler who controls this country has never changed!
Even if Imu's former power wasn't comparable to the First Emperor, it was at least on par with the Tang and Song emperors. Could she really allow Mary Geoise to become so corrupt that even its most treasured resources would vanish?
Thinking of this, Gawain gently rubbed his brow with his right hand.
This is terrible! Imu is putting too much pressure on himself because Imu has so much and has taken so long to grow!
Without Oda giving him a power-up, and without choosing to risk his life to steal the Nika Fruit, he has almost no way to completely defeat Imu.
Although the solution is simple—making the whole world happy— Imu's power would probably no longer be a problem.
But without the power of the Nika Fruit to directly address concepts.
How could I possibly make everyone in the world happy?
Even in the most perfect political system, even the Eden and the rule of a sage king as envisioned by philosophers, it is impossible to guarantee that everyone's happiness will be at its peak.
This is simply unrealistic; it can only be achieved through the power of unrealistic Devil Fruit and concepts!
So, what I can do next is quite simple.
It's simply about making more precise use of our current strength and planting our flag on as many islands and seas as possible.
And in this process, I...
He must prioritize cleaning up his own territories, ensuring they are completely clean, and using his newly acquired power to deter any evildoers from continuing their wrongdoings.
To maintain a relatively favorable environment, we must also strive to recruit as many suitable and capable individuals as possible to our subordinates, thereby mitigating the pressure from Mary Geoise.
Besides, we'll wait until the sea becomes relatively stable.
I'm afraid I'll have to go explore other worlds.
All I can do now is wait for Luffy to fully mature.
Once he possesses the unreasonable power to completely overthrow Imu.
Only I am qualified to lead him in a battle against Imu and Mary Geoise.
Besides, if one doesn't want to wait that long, and is unwilling to rely on so-called fate and the power of the sun god Nika.
Then I can only try my best to find another kind of power in other worlds that might bring happiness to many people, or even that could strip away the sorrow that Imu represents.
But what kind of world would offer what we need?
While Gawain was pondering, two minutes quietly passed.
Thump, thump.
There was a knock on the castle gate.
Gawain tapped the handrail with his right hand, and the castle gates swung open.
The next moment, countless gazes passed through the air where there was no longer any lightning and landed on Gawain, who sat weakly on the throne.
Seeing Gawain's slightly tired eyes, Hancock's eyes immediately welled up with tears.
She seemed to understand something, and realized even more clearly that she seemed to have... lost something.
As for Gion, she gripped Konpira's hand tightly, her face showing even more worry and pity.
Shirahoshi seemed to be doing well. She couldn't see through Gawain's current predicament, so she thought Gawain really enjoyed sitting in that chair.
And besides those three...
Yi Xiao froze for a moment, then gasped.
Where is the master?
Are the adults there?
Why can't I sense any trace of adults' presence?
I felt nothing—no breath, no smell, no sound!
Damn it, if the enemy possessed such an ability, wouldn't I be... wouldn't I be...
Damn it!
Yi Xiao was genuinely bewildered. What happened just now was one thing, since it was a clone, but now she still couldn't sense the adult.
This is the real thing!
I could only vaguely determine the adult's location by relying on the intellect and eye movements of my comrades!
So, do I really need a pair of eyes?
Has the version of myself who no longer wants to see the world reached the point where I must rely on my gaze to be worthy of resisting those stronger?
Currently, only adults are capable of achieving this.
But what about the future?
If it were Shanks, Conqueror's Haki was so powerful that Observation Killing, or some other enemy who possessed power similar to that of an adult.
Then I wouldn't even have the right to fight!
Leaving aside the sense of urgency in Yixiao's heart, Kuma couldn't help but whisper after Yixiao spoke.
"I don't know if it's the same outside, but at least on our ship, even we can't sense the adults' presence."
Furthermore, since the adult possesses destructive power far exceeding that of any other strong individual, the adult's safety has reached a level without any loopholes.
That's great! I don't have to worry about your safety anymore. Congratulations, sir!
After speaking solemnly, Kuma felt that he needed to add some things to his book.
An existence like this, an adult, has probably completely broadened the path to becoming strong, hasn't it?
Above what is now considered the strongest level of monsters, you have probably far surpassed the category of monsters and reached a level close to that of a god!
Yes!
Gods!
Kuma knew which words to use to record the future Gawain.
Because the adults are now so powerful, aren't they like gods, existing only in our imagination?
But just as the Kuma was making his decision...
Stussy, who was not far away, suddenly coughed softly.
"Esteemed seniors!"
After coughing, Stussy spoke heavily to everyone.
"I just heard that people are still using such a common term as 'sir' to address His Majesty."
I think that from now on, we should show His Majesty even more reverence!
Your Majesty risked your life to explore the path to higher levels, and truly stands in the highest position, looking down upon all things and us humble beings.
In that case, I believe that from this day forward we should resolutely address His Majesty as Emperor!
At this point, Stussy knelt down on one knee before Gawain in front of everyone.
Meanwhile, not far from Stussy, Kuma paused for a moment, then couldn't help but speak.
"Why His Majesty the Emperor!"
While such words are powerful, they are probably insufficient to describe the sacredness of adults!
I think "Your Majesty" would be more appropriate.
Because the feeling I get from the adult right now is truly like that of a god!
"Let's forget about the gods."
On the distant throne, meeting the Kuma's earnest gaze, Gawain gently waved his hand.
"As I've said before, in my world, no one should have a status higher than that of human beings themselves."
Great power is a force that humanity can control, and this reality will inspire more people to continuously cultivate a spirit of enterprise.
Therefore, let's skip the talk about deities.
I don't like the feeling of gods being high and mighty.
I really dislike it!