The Three Admirals Appear

"Shisui has already learned such an advanced Bakudo."

"And he uses it with such proficiency."

Seeing Shisui so effortlessly cast such high-level Kido, Kenma watched with deep admiration.

How long had it even been? Yet he had already grown this much.

He could even skillfully use Kido numbered above seventy.

Judging by his calm and effortless manner, he must have extensive experience with Kido.

His Spiritual Pressure was surging and abundant, more than enough to support Shisui in completing such advanced Kido.

In Kenma's perception, Shisui's Spiritual Might was at least above the tenth level, already comparable to an ordinary Seated Officer.

Once he graduated, he could directly become a Seated Officer in a squad.

Barring any surprises, reaching Captain-level in the future was practically guaranteed.

Seeing Shisui make such tremendous progress, Kenma, who had initially intended to test him, abruptly changed his mindset.

A faint hint of pride showed in the way he looked at Shisui, and he felt honored by the achievement.

This child was raised by me.

After using Bakudo to connect with Uchiha Clan members stationed across the area, Shisui gave the order.

The many Uchiha who received the command poured Spiritual Pressure into the Iron Nails that had long been driven into the ground.

Buzzz—

Pale, gentle rays of light emerged from the Iron Nails and shot upward. A nearly transparent membrane rose with the light, expanding visibly at a rapid pace.

Looking from afar, Kenma saw pillars of light Burst Forth from the surrounding corners. Transparent bowl-shaped Barriers emerged from the ground and gradually expanded.

The four bowl-shaped Barriers were like four bubbles, growing larger until they merged together. Supported by those four beams of light, their surfaces shifted and formed an irregular quadrilateral that covered the plaza before the island.

Then, lines of Pitch Black text flowed out from the pillars of light, extending across the Barrier's surface before finally connecting and locking together.

The Barrier was complete!

Despite such a massive commotion, the Marines below could see nothing at all. They remained in battle formation, warily awaiting Whitebeard's arrival.

Shisui's crimson Mangekyō Sharingan swept across the writing on the Barrier one character at a time, and he let out a soft sound of surprise.

"Lord, this Kido does not seem to be taught at Shino Academy. There is no similar Kido in the Kido catalog either."

Back in the Uchiha Clan Territory, Shisui had not yet systematically studied Kido, so he had not found anything strange about it.

After these days of diligent study, however, he spotted the difference at a glance.

"Correct. I'm impressed that you noticed."

Kenma examined the Barrier and, after confirming there were no oversights, explained to Shisui,

"Naturally, the academy does not have this Kido. I had someone specially create it."

"Its purpose is to allow Lost Souls from these foreign worlds to remain in this world for a little while after death."

For worlds without an Afterlife, this Barrier could keep dead souls from dissipating quite so quickly.

For worlds with an Afterlife, it could temporarily block the Afterlife's notice, allowing Lost Souls to remain in the human world a little longer.

Just like the Uchiha Clan back then. It was only because of that Barrier that they did not return to the Pure Land of the Ninja World so quickly.

Shisui could not help but praise him. "The person Lord entrusted with creating an entirely new Kido must be an unquestionable genius in this field."

Then he asked curiously, "Lord, who exactly is this person?"

"He truly is a genius."

Kenma nodded, acknowledging Shisui's words.

As for his identity...

"Shisui, among the Three Elites people spoke of back then, you have already met two, myself included."

"If the opportunity arises in the future, I will take you to meet the last one."

Shisui immediately understood. "You mean Kuchiki Kyoka?"

"Correct."

Back when Kenma was still a student at Shino Academy, Kyouka had not yet taken the Kuchiki name, but he was already renowned as a genius.

His talent in Kido especially had astonished everyone with its innovation.

At the very least, it far surpassed Kenma's.

After graduation, Kenma and the other two somehow gained that title.

Although the three shared the same title, they were not familiar with one another.

Later, Kyouka became the Kuchiki Family's live-in son-in-law, while Kenma accepted an invitation from the Shikokuin Family. Perhaps because they shared the same fate of being displaced, the two gradually became acquainted.

Through a few exchanges of benefits, Kenma asked Kuchiki Kyoka to create this type of Kido.

After using it in practice several times, Kenma had yet to discover any flaws.

It truly satisfied him.

Five-star rating.

Thinking of Kyouka, that senior who had graduated several years before him, Kenma suddenly froze.

After counting the days, he realized his wedding date was approaching as well.

Just then, the previously noisy plaza below suddenly fell silent, drawing Kenma's attention.

Looking into the distance, he saw three burly officers slowly approaching the platform behind the plaza, dressed in blue, red, and yellow suits.

Without exception, all three wore Marine Justice coats.

"The Three Admirals. It seems the war is about to begin."

Fugaku and the others standing atop the Execution Platform were closer, allowing them to sense the atmosphere on the field more keenly.

The moment those three appeared, the entire plaza nearly fell silent.

An enormous oppressive force spilled from their figures. Their powerful presence directly overwhelmed the hundred thousand elite troops gathered in the plaza.

The atmosphere grew increasingly grim.

"Those three... are all powerful."

"Yes, and they are even stronger than those two giants over six meters tall, perhaps even stronger than the Giants!"

"They must be the Navy's highest combat force Lord mentioned—the Three Admirals!"

Upon seeing the three figures, the Uchiha on the Execution Platform immediately recalled the information Kenma had previously told them.

Matching it up one by one, they immediately identified the three men's specific identities.

Aokiji, Akainu, and Kizaru.

The Three Admirals approached from one side, walked before the Execution Platform, and took their seats in three chairs one after another.

Their postures were rather casual and relaxed, forming an almost absurd contrast to the tension and gravity of the hundred thousand elites on the field.

It was as though this execution ground, and the imminent war against Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors, were nothing worth mentioning.

At first, the Uchiha had been somewhat unconvinced by the description of these three as the highest combat force after sensing the unconscious pressure they emitted.

But seeing them this close with their own eyes, they realized the term "highest combat force" was no exaggeration.

Merely sensing their vigorous Aura, like erupting volcanoes, and seeing their powerful physiques, the Uchiha clearly understood that these three were powerhouses standing at the pinnacle of the world.

"Fortunately, we are already dead. Otherwise, we might not necessarily be a match for these three."

"Do not let your guard down. Did Lord not say that the powerful people of this world possess a force called Haki? It might be able to harm our souls."

"That's right."

"Lord also mentioned that this sea contains strange fruits that grant people powerful and bizarre abilities when eaten."

"These Three Admirals are Devil Fruit ability users as well, and Logia users at that. Not only can they transform into elements, their Destructive Power is extremely formidable."

At that moment, the Uchiha instantly became alert and turned to look behind them in unison.

Their crimson Sharingan had already lit up, and their hands unconsciously moved to their Zanpakuto.

Clink, clank.

The crisp sound of Chains colliding rang out, mixed with dragging Footsteps.

A young man, bare-chested and bound in restraints, was led onto the Execution Platform.