Imu Has Akira, Imu Fears Nothing!

"What's going on?!"

Gunko felt his brain couldn't process what he was doing. Just a few days ago, Imu was still asking about Akira's trip to Egghead Island. How could he have forgotten about Akira in just a few days!

Before Gunko could recover from his daze, Imu's voice rang out again, "Gunko?"

These two simple words contain a terrifying pressure that sends shivers down your spine.

Clearly, Imu did not recognize Akira at all, mistaking him for a reckless trespasser in the Flower Chamber.

Akira was equally surprised that Imu would actually forget him. Although he had spoken with Gunko before and knew that Imu's memory would be reshuffled every once in a while, causing him to forget some people and things, he still didn't expect it to happen so suddenly.

But it doesn't matter, he's been waiting for this moment when Imu loses his memory!

Sensing the sudden surge of terrifying aura emanating from Imu, Akira calmly stepped forward, a warm smile on his face, and said, "Imu, your amnesia is certainly timely. I just completed personnel reshuffling across the World Government, including the Navy, and you've already forgotten me? If you're going to discard me after I've served my purpose, fine, but there's no need to resort to such drastic measures!"

"Who are you?"

Imu stopped blaming Gunko for his incompetence in not acting promptly. Instead, he stared intently at Akira, the uninvited guest who was approaching him, and said in a deep voice, "Nika? Or David D. Jones?"

"It doesn't matter! I have Akira now, I have nothing to fear!"

Buzz--

As soon as he finished speaking, a low-frequency vibration appeared in the air around Imu.

The next second, a Demon Silhouette appeared out of nowhere behind her, staring intently at Akira, just like Imu.

"???"

A series of question marks appeared above Gunko's head, and he said blankly, "Lord Im, take a closer look at who's standing in front of you! It's Lord Akira Yu!"

Akira hadn't expected Imu to suddenly say something like that. Could it be that Imu's memory loss wasn't complete? She didn't remember who was standing in front of her, but she remembered his existence?

Hmm, this situation seems somewhat familiar!

Oh, and Sakazuki's mother, even if she forgot everything else, never forgot that her son Sakazuki loved white rice and chili peppers!

Thinking of this, Akira's lips twitched slightly. What kind of mess is this?! He's been tormented by Sakazuki's mother's dementia for three years already. He finally managed to get Sakazuki to be filial in public, and now this Imu has appeared. When will this ever end?!

Gion stepped out of the gate in front of Holy Land World Government headquarters building, several naval officers approached her.

"Congratulations, Gion! Your appointment as Navy Marshal is truly a popular choice. However, don't forget the Navy's traditions! When you return to Marineford, remember to give your brothers a raise!"

"Go away, what nonsense are you spouting? Even if Lady Gion hadn't become Marshal, she still took extra care of us!"

"Haha, that's true. Our salaries have been handled by Gion all these years; we were worrying too much!"

"Come on, everyone! Don't just stand there! Salute Lord Marshal Gion!"

"Loyalty!"

Looking at the assembled officers of the Marine Headquarters, Gion smiled and returned the salute. She then spoke softly, "Gentlemen, a new era has dawned. For the people's peaceful and prosperous life that the Lord Marshal so desires, we must work even harder! Are you all willing to follow me—"

Before Gion could finish speaking, a figure suddenly pushed through the crowd, rushed to Gion's side, and knelt down on one knee. "Gion, congratulations on becoming the new Marshal. This is the eighty-eighth time I've confessed my feelings to you. Please don't reject me again! After all, I've always been the only one who truly loves you!"

Arriving before Gion was Vice Admiral Kaki from the Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral, dressed in a plaid suit and holding flowers, his expression more sincere than ever before.

"Wow, Kaki Vice Admiral Kake, you're really brave! Even at a time like this, you still dare to confess your feelings to Gion!"

"Pfft, Kaki, don't tell us you don't know that Gion has always been in love with Lady Akira?"

"Who said Gion likes Lord Akira?" Kaki tilted his head to look at the crowd, angrily saying, "Lord Akira and Gion are not—"

"I said it!"

Kaki finish speaking, Gion suddenly stepped forward, looking at Kaki with a serious expression. "You're very good, Kaki, but the person I've always liked is Lord Akira. So, Kaki, don't do that again. I'm afraid Lord Akira will misunderstand!"

"Alright~" Jiaji, already used to rejection Kaki, shrugged slightly and said helplessly, "If it's Lord Akira, I don't even have the qualifications to participate in the competition. But it doesn't matter, I like you, it's none of your business!"

After saying that, Kaki turned around and prepared to make an elegant exit.

Just as he turned around, a dizzying low-frequency vibration suddenly emanated without warning.

Immediately afterwards, a terrifying aura burst forth from the depths of Pangu City, instantly spreading throughout the entire Pangu City. It swept past Gion and the others, who were standing below the World Government headquarters building, whipping up their navy cloaks and causing them to flutter wildly.

"This is--"

Gion turned around first, her gaze immediately locking onto the Flower Chamber Pangu City, and exclaimed, "The aura of Lord Im!"

at the same time.

The top floor of the World Government Headquarters building, the Chamber of Power.

Sakazuki looked at the Five Elders —Saturn, Worcester, and Nusjuro— across from him, his gaze sharp and domineering beneath his hat brim. His voice was deep as he said, "Please don't be nervous, everyone. I'm just here to familiarize myself with the environment. Before, when I stood here, I was only focused on listening to your instructions and didn't know who these positions actually belonged to!"

"Sakazuki, congratulations!"

Worcester pretended not to understand what Sakazuki was saying and said seriously, "When you enter the Chamber of Power, it's time for this old man to step down and rest. I hope everyone will get along well then."

"Saint Warcury? What do you mean by that?" Saturn suddenly stood up, his eyes wide as he looked at Worcester. "What do you mean you should also step down and rest? I already spoke with Lord Akira right after the meeting ended. This time, it's my turn to rest! Saint Garling will take my place as the new Science Defense God!"

Unexpectedly, Saturn First Ascent. Worcester excitedly stood up, pointing at Saturn and yelling, "Saint Saturn, you won't tell..."

Buzz--

Before Worcester could finish speaking, a chilling low-frequency vibration suddenly struck.

The next second, the people in the Chamber of Power all turned their heads to look at the floor-to-ceiling window.

A gigantic Demon Silhouette appeared out of nowhere in the Flower Chamber deep within Pangu City, suddenly bursting into the view of the group of people present through the floor-to-ceiling windows.