Kalifa wanted to stop it.
"Get out!"
"This is my body!"
My soul!
Her consciousness was in constant turmoil.
There was no response from the darkness.
The purplish-gold patterns began to take shape.
One stroke after another.
With each line that fell, the connection between Kalifa and Uchiha Xin deepened.
Resistance is futile.
Hatred cannot be stopped.
She couldn't even let the mark pause for half a breath.
The essence of the soul is completely fixed.
The power belonging to Uchiha Xin continues to penetrate deeper.
Until they can never be separated again.
Kalifa's consciousness began to dissipate.
She still remembers why she hated Uchiha Xin.
But this hatred could no longer be allowed to persist.
That's not a memory being erased.
Rather, it was her soul that no longer allowed her to be hostile to her master.
Uchiha Xin's orders are paramount.
Uchiha Xin's safety is more important than her life.
Uchiha Xin's needs are the reason for her existence.
These insights arise from the depths of the soul.
No thinking required.
There's no need to persuade them.
Kalifa wanted to deny it.
But every act of resistance eventually transforms into an even more resolute surrender.
Her consciousness gradually ceased its struggle.
A figure appeared in the center of the chaos.
It was Uchiha Xin.
Kalifa looked at him.
His body went down to his knees uncontrollably.
This time, it wasn't external suppression.
Rather, it was her soul that made the choice.
Kalifa lowered her head.
"I am Kalifa."
"I would dedicate my soul, my life, and all my loyalty to my master."
From this day forward, my master will be my only one.
"Obey all commands of the master."
"To protect the master's interests."
"I will never betray, disobey, or run away from you in this life."
"My power belongs to my master."
My thoughts belong to my master.
Everything I own belongs to my master.
With each word spoken, the purple-gold mark solidified a little more.
As the last word fell, all eight rings contracted simultaneously.
boom!
The mark deep within Kalifa's soul has fully taken shape.
The purple-gold light spread outwards.
The chaotic consciousness quickly regained its clarity.
The room reappeared before my eyes.
Uchiha Xin's fingers remained on her forehead.
Kalifa blinked.
She remembered everything that had just happened clearly.
She remembered her anger.
I also remember my despair.
I remember the entire process of how the soul imprint took shape.
She knew that Uchiha Xin had forcibly left Divine Servant Brand inside her body.
They also knew that their loyalty came from this mark.
But she showed no resistance whatsoever.
Because no matter where loyalty comes from, it has now become her truest will.
Uchiha Xin withdrew his hand.
The Eye of God returned to calm.
How are you feeling?
Kalifa did not answer immediately.
She bent down to examine her body.
Complete memory.
Clear thinking.
The Six Powers, mission experience, and everything from the past have not disappeared.
She can even analyze the effects of the Divine Servant Brand normally.
But when she looked at Uchiha Xin again, there was no longer any hatred in her eyes.
All that remains is obedience and intimacy.
Kalifa out of bed.
Ignoring her lingering fatigue, she straightened her clothes and then knelt on one knee in front of Uchiha Xin.
"Owner."
The voice did not hesitate.
There was no pressure.
Uchiha Xin asked:
Do you still hate me?
"I don't hate."
Kalifa looked up.
"I remember hating my master."
"He also remembers wanting to kill his master."
"That's a misconception that arises when one cannot recognize their own identity."
"There won't be any more now."
She adjusted her glasses.
The familiar movements remained unchanged.
His manner of speaking remained straightforward.
The Divine Servant Brand did not turn her into another person.
It simply made her submit to Uchiha Xin from the depths of her soul.
"What if I ask you to kill Lucci?"
Kalifa paused for a moment.
"I will carry it out."
"No hesitation?"
" Lucci was one of my former comrades."
Kalifa replied:
"I will not attack him without my master's orders."
"But if he becomes my master's enemy, I will deal with him myself."
Uchiha Xin was very satisfied with this answer.
The Divine Servant Brand is completely different from that of Kotoamatsukami.
Kotoamatsukami can alter the will of the target, making the target mistakenly believe that everything is their own choice.
The Divine Servant Brand does not require such disguise.
Kalifa knew she had been marked.
They also know that loyalty is influenced by imprints.
But this perception cannot shake the imprint.
It won't affect her ability to carry out orders.
Memory, personality, abilities, and judgment are all retained.
Only loyalty will never change.
"Get up."
"Yes, Master."
Kalifa stood up.
She went to Uchiha Xin's side and straightened his collar.
The movements were natural, without the slightest stiffness.
"Is the master going to put me in charge of the Sky Island?"
"Good."
Uchiha Xin walked towards the door.
" Tashigi and Robin have already gone to the area below."
" Nami, Vivi, and Shirahoshi have just gained the ability to fly, and they spend all their time playing around."
" Perona is in charge of intelligence; she can't handle specific management tasks."
" Shyarly is even less capable of handling official business."
Kalifa followed behind him.
"The master needs someone who can coordinate the affairs of the Divine Palace and the Sky Island."
"I will handle this for my master."
The door opened.
The two walked out of the room one after the other.
Kalifa had already tidied her blonde hair and clothes.
His steps were steady.
You wouldn't guess that he was filled with hatred not long ago.
The Divine Palace was piled high with the documents that had been delivered.
Skypieans.
Legion training log.
Preparations for the relocation of Fish-Man Island.
Resource mobilization.
Island redevelopment progress.
Originally, Tashigi was in charge of all these matters.
After she left, most of the documents could only be piled up here temporarily.
Kalifa only looked at a few documents before completing the sorting.
Legion training and personnel deployment are handled separately.
"Putting community development, resource distribution, and island redevelopment together."
"The relocation of Fish-Man Island involves millions of people, and independent records need to be established."
"I will handle the internal affairs of the Divine Palace directly."
Uchiha Xin said:
"I'll leave all of this to you."
"You can mobilize everyone on the Sky Island."
Report back to me if you encounter any important problems.
Kalifa bowed slightly.
"Thank you for your trust, Master."
I will not let my master down.
The next morning, Perona sent a message back from the Blue Sea.
A remote Ghost Clone pierced through the clouds and flew directly into the Divine Palace.
Perona's voice came from inside the ghost.
"Owner!"
" Dracule Mihawk has appeared!"
Uchiha Xin sat on the platform of the Divine Palace.
Kalifa stood to the side, holding the documents she had just finished organizing.
Where is he?
"A small island in the first half of the sea."
Perona replied:
" Hawk Eyes is spreading the word everywhere, wanting to challenge you again."
He said he wanted to take back Black Blade Yoru.
"That island has been blockaded by nearby forces."
Other ships cannot approach.
" Hawk Eyes himself is waiting on the island."
Kalifa adjusted her glasses.
"A defeated foe dares to challenge his master again?"
"He couldn't even protect Black Blade Yoru."
"If I had witnessed my master slay the Golden Lion, I probably wouldn't even have the courage to draw my sword."