ROOM OF AUTHORITY – MARY GEOISE
The report regarding CP9 and Akainu lay open on the table. It was clear proof that something had changed for the first time in the past 800 years.
One of the Five Elders rested his fingers lightly against the page.
"Is it accurate?" Saturn asked the Cipher Pol agent.
"Yes, sir. It has been verified by multiple sources," the agent replied.
A brief silence fell among the Gorosei.
"And Sakazuki?" Marcus Mars asked.
"The same thing happened to him," the Cipher Pol agent answered. "His ability is no longer present."
"Gone as well?" Saturn expression turned grim.
"Admiral Akainu body still shows the characteristics of someone who has consumed a Devil Fruit but he can no longer use his magma powers," the agent reported.
Hearing this, Saturn became deeply interested. As the one who led the world science and defense, his curiosity was immediately drawn to the technology the Straw Hat vice captain had used to extract the Devil Fruit.
So far, they had only managed to extract nutrients from Devil Fruits or replicate Zoan and Paramecia types. But now, it was confirmed that Jack F. Corrie possessed the technology to extract a Devil Fruit from a person's body and even copy it perfectly.
"Has Vegapunk managed to replicate Devil Fruits as well?" Warcury asked.
"Vegapunk has made progress in replicating Devil Fruits," Saturn replied.
Nusjuro inclined his head slightly. "Artificial Zoan and Paramecia fruits?."
"Yes," Saturn continued. "Vegapunk succeeded in that, but Logia-type replication remains impossible by his standards."
He lowered the report slightly.
"Does that mean Jack F. Corrie is more advanced than Vegapunk?" Shepherd Ju Peter asked.
"Perhaps," Warcury said slowly. "But what kind of man could create something that even surpasses the scientists of that ancient kingdom?"
None of the elders had an answer. They all remembered how terrifyingly advanced the technology from 800 years ago had been.
***
The former Supreme Commander, Figarland Garling, could only watch as the other Holy Knights trained.
He no longer carried the imposing aura of a Holy Knight. The loss of his arm, along with the constant pain, served as a harsh reminder of his battle against Jack F. Corrie. That war had been unlike anything he experienced during the era of Rocks D. Xebec.
While Rocks had been terrifying, Jack was something else entirely.
In the past, Garling would never have paid any attention to a mere mortal from the lower world.
But now, Jack had humbled him.
To make matters worse, the Great One, Saint Imu had taken back his brand, stripping him of his regenerative ability.
His status had fallen to that of a mere Celestial Dragon. Still, due to their long-standing camaraderie, the other Holy Knights did not treat him harshly.
At the center of the training ground, Figarland Shamrock, who had just replaced his father as Supreme Commander was clashing fiercely with Manmayer Gunko, wielding his Cerberus sword.
Shamrock did not hold back. He unleashed his Conqueror Haki to overwhelm Gunko, but moments later, he suddenly stopped.
"Too weak. All of you..... join the fight," Shamrock ordered.
"You're serious?" Maffey asked.
"Yes, those mortal bastards managed to overwhelm me once. I refuse to experience that humiliation again," Shamrock said coldly.
Hearing this, the others' expressions changed. They immediately joined the battle, attacking Shamrock with everything they had. Since he possessed regeneration, they did not hold back, striking with full killing intent.
Half an hour later, Shamrock lay on the ground, waiting for his wounds to close.
"It's still not enough…" he muttered.
Even as he began to rise again for another round of training, Garling could only shake his head as he watched his son.
Without the tattoo brand on his arm, something within Garling had changed. For reasons he couldn't explain, his mind felt clearer.
In the past, it was as if he had been subtly controlled, though he had never realized it.
Now, his thoughts were sharper, more rational… and far faster than before.
***
Saint Nerona Imu is the founder of the current World Government and he has lived for more than 800 years, it wasn't just him who had lived that long, he also had imparted his special power to slow the aging and give the nutrient on his 5 elders.
The most loyal and strongest soldier under his command.
In the past, he fought against Joy Boy and Davy Jones. Throughout history, enemies continued to appear, each of them bearing the moniker middle "D" in their names.
"Lily… In the past, there was Joy Boy and now, a new enemy, someone thee do not even recognize, has appeared before thy. His name is Jack F. Corrie," Imu said quietly to the portrait of the former Queen of Alabasta from 800 years ago, Nefertari Lily.
He stood there for nearly half an hour, silently gazing at the portrait before returning to his throne room. As he sat upon the throne, his thoughts lingered on Jack F. Corrie, the anomaly that should not exist at all not in the past and not right now.
Jack F. Corrie possessed power that rivaled that of the so-called "Damn Kingdom," the same ancient enemy they had fought centuries ago.
Imu had considered going there himself to face Jack directly. However, there were restrictions placed upon his body. Not only that, he did not understand how Jack weapon, that golden sword was capable of harming him although he only sent his shadow there.
Previously, he had only sent his shadow to possess Shamrock but what happened next shocked even him who had lived for a long time.
Instead of successfully taking control of Shamrock body, his presence was forcibly expelled. Even more alarming, the wound Shamrock received had manifested on Imu own body as well.
Now, a scar remained on his right hand, the exact same injury Shamrock had suffered.
That was why he had not made a move yet. He needed to understand the full extent of Jack power, the power that could actually harm him.
So far, the reports stated that Jack could fire golden light from his eyes, create gauntlet-like gloves on his hands, energy beam on his hand, move at speeds comparable to Kizaru, create illusions, transmute objects into metal, and construct shields and swords at will.
As for his current whereabouts, they remained unknown. No one could predict where he would appear next.
He had ordered Gorosei to collect as many information as they can, especially regarding Jack ability.
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