Issho.
Gambled and wandered for decades.
Once promoted to Admiral, known to the world.
Gentle and upright personality, extremely strong sense of justice, values the safety of common people, hates all unrighteous acts.
Of course.
There are many such people in the world.
But with this personality and Issho's strength, there are few in the world.
Without strength, it's all empty talk.
"Issho?"
Glancing at Issho, Namikaze Minato expressed he hadn't seen, heard of, or been interested in him.
"You want to stop me from killing him?"
Laffitte's body tensed up.
No one wants to die. Escaping the West State is not a crime punishable by death, but he overlooked the Empire's dominance.
"Damn it, I was careless."
Laffitte wanted to give himself a few slashes.
Although violent and with a bad reputation, honestly submitting might not necessarily lead to being killed by the Empire.
But he had to cross the border and flee, violating Empire rules.
Isn't this rushing to die?
Thinking of this, Laffitte couldn't help but collapse on the ground. He was already heavily injured, Empire soldiers were everywhere, even this blind man couldn't save him, just wait for death.
"In my opinion, although he violated the Empire's rules."
"But before determining his character and identity, we can be slightly lenient, detain him for investigation before deciding."
Issho sheathed his sword and spoke calmly.
"You have a point."
?!
Issho's mind shook; he disappeared.
When the words fell, Minato's figure completely disappeared from Observation Haki. When Issho's Observation Haki captured Minato again.
"Boom!"
An arrow fell.
Laffitte died on the spot.
Namikaze Minato landed calmly on the ground and dropped the next sentence.
"But you are not qualified to make the Empire relax its rules. Violators die!"
"..."
Terrifying speed!
Issho was extremely shocked inside. Having painstakingly honed Observation Haki for decades, this was the first time he encountered a terrifying speed that even Observation Haki couldn't catch in time.
Seeing the big from the small.
If Observation Haki can't catch it in time, then the body's reaction can't keep up even more, let alone effective counterattacks.
When speed reaches the extreme.
It is absolute power.
"May I ask Your Excellency, what kind of strength qualifies one to make proposals to the Empire?"
Issho didn't care about Laffitte's death and asked a question.
Although blind, having been in the West Blue for a few years, he naturally recognized Laffitte as a guy more violent than ordinary pirates.
Blocking him.
Was just to find a chance to approach Minato and talk, to answer the various doubts in his heart.
"Strength?"
Hearing Issho mention strength, Minato affirmed: "To be blunt, no matter how strong people in this world are, they cannot influence or change the Empire's rules."
"Only Empire people can propose changes, whether commoners or high-level officials, people outside the Empire are not qualified."
So that's it.
Commoners can also propose?
Truly eye-opening.
Issho apologized: "I apologize for blocking Your Excellency, just wanted to take this opportunity to understand more about the Empire's high-level thoughts."
North State, he had been there.
Lived there for a year.
In that year, he walked around the North State as an ordinary person.
What he saw and heard.
Constantly washed away Issho's cognition of a country.
Never seen a country that treats commoners so well and has zero tolerance for all villains.
Compared to other countries.
The word "beautiful."
Is not enough for Issho to describe.
"Gion, you are right. Although the Empire is domineering, it is because other countries are too weak that evil thieves breed."
Issho remembered that during his year in the North State, he accidentally met an ordinary friend.
That was a swordsman boss lady with good strength who opened a flower shop in the center of the North State.
Marine Vice Admiral lurking for seven years: Gion (Momousagi).
Gion: Sister Tsuru, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, if you don't recall me, I'm going to fall for the beauty of the Empire.
"Why didn't you join the Empire earlier?"
Namikaze Minato could see the opponent was strong, should be a top-tier powerhouse of this world.
With the opponent's strength.
Seven years passed, if not becoming a high-level official of the Empire, at least he would have a position.
"This..."
Issho looked conflicted and said words that surprised Minato:
"I'm not sure if the Empire bans gambling. If I can't gamble, life loses its fun."
"..."
Really interesting.
Minato was amused by Issho's straightforwardness: "Your hobby reminds me of Lord Hashirama and Senior Tsunade, they also say this."
Issho was surprised: "Doesn't the Empire ban gambling? But I didn't see casinos in the North State."
"Not banned."
Minato said casually.
Blocking is worse than dredging.
In any world, whether ordinary, fantasy, or xianxia, gambling cannot be completely eliminated.
Except for drugs which must be banned, the other two, prostitution and gambling, must be regulated and follow rules.
Issho: Prostitution? What is that?
"Not banned..."
Issho didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Then why didn't he see casinos in the North State?
The reason he left after staying in the North Blue for a year was purely because of his gambling addiction.
Then.
Issho said seriously: "Your Excellency, I want to join the Empire, but I have a presumptuous request."
Minato nodded slightly.
If the other party just talked nonsense and didn't join the Empire, then they could only be enemies.
Issho said seriously: "I want to enter the Empire's troops directly, clean up the villains of the West Blue together, and settle the commoners."
Hearing this, Minato said directly: "I can arrange for you to enter, but you need to accept an inspection, identity and strength."
Issho expressed understanding.
So Issho nodded: "This old man's identity is simple, just a wandering swordsman who loves gambling and eating noodles, not belonging to any force."
Minato was noncommittal.
A light flashed on his hand, and Minato said: "I want to examine your soul and memory. Everyone who joins the Empire must go through this."
"This technique is special, only checks identity-related memories and some experience fragments, not involving personal privacy."
Issho was stunned.
Similarly, Issho suddenly realized.
He saw people lining up to join the Empire in the North State, but soon one after another was arrested or killed. At that time, he thought, how could the Empire investigate identities so quickly?
Now he understands.
Maybe there are ability users in this world who can rewrite memories, but the Empire definitely has targeted methods and will absolutely not let anyone hide.
"Good."
Issho nodded and put down his cane sword.
Since he decided, just checking memories, he has a clear conscience.
Hum!
A brilliance enveloped Issho.
Quickly retracted.
Following that, Minato was somewhat astonished: "This world has such a strong person."
No problem with identity.
But a random memory fragment made Minato trance.
Didn't expect.
The other party blinded his own eyes just because the world was too filthy.
"Finished?"
Issho was somewhat surprised by the efficiency, Observation Haki capturing Minato's emotional fluctuations.
Gently picking up the cane sword, Issho said frankly: "Not seeing things is also a blessing. There are too many filthy and obscene people in the world that one cannot bear to look at."
"Just that, after the Empire descended, I realized my decision was a bit hasty. The world has hope."
Minato was slightly silent.
Admitted he was touched for a moment. Not every strong person can do what Issho did.
"There will be a chance to see the light again, as long as you are willing."
As he spoke, Minato chuckled lightly, "No problem with identity, no problem with strength, but I have a request."
Issho did not speak, waiting calmly.
"Clang!"
A Spirit Blade appeared in Minato's hand, full of fighting spirit: "This is a wilderness, I haven't fought a top-tier powerhouse of this world yet."
"Fight!"
Boom!
The next instant.
Gravity erupted!
Minato's body sank, crushing the ground directly, his body lowered.
"Your Excellency's speed is definitely not something I can match, be careful!"
Previously shocked by Minato's speed, Issho chose to take the initiative.
Bring out full strength to prove himself.
"Clang!"
Issho accumulated gravity, instantly drew his sword, and slashed at Minato.
Releasing huge horizontal gravity on the trajectory of the sword swing forward.
"Gravity Blade: Raging Tiger!"
Rumble!
Gravity erupted like toppling mountains and overturning seas, crushing everything in front, destroying everything.
Terrifying wind pressure destroyed distant boulders and trees one after another!
"A casual slash, your strength is really strong."
Minato's figure appeared on the other side, praising.
Fortunately, this place was originally a deserted island, merged into the West State, and currently uninhabited.
Otherwise, this move would cause countless casualties.
"Worthy of an Empire powerhouse, breaking free from my gravity and dodging so easily."
Issho sighed with emotion.
Movements didn't stop at all.
"Gravity Blade: Fire Festival!"
Issho shouted in a low voice, instantly holding the cane sword in reverse, waving it, and sheathing it abruptly.
Movements simple and dashing.
The clothes on his body were floated by a strange aura, and the surrounding gravel was floating.
"..."
Minato looked up.
A circle of visible purple fluctuations appeared around Issho, and the next moment purple light shot into the sky.
Disappeared into the sky.
"...Meteorite?"
Minato didn't rush to act, looking at the sky in surprise.
Dozens of light spots flashed ten thousand meters high, shaking open the clouds, falling from the sky.
Minato was surprised not by the meteorite attack.
This scene obviously used ability to drag down gravel from outer space, impossible to fabricate out of thin air.
Or used gravity to float rocks in the sky beforehand, then pull them down from outer space?
If the latter.
Then the opponent's Observation Haki perception range and ability influence range are terrifying.
"Although it cannot hurt Your Excellency, it is enough to limit and influence Your Excellency's speed!"
As the meteorites descended.
"Whoosh!"
Minato vanished from the spot instantly.
Issho's eyes narrowed. This kind of near-teleportation, no, it is teleportation, too fast.
"Hmm?!"
Minato appeared beside Issho. Just as he landed, he felt extremely tyrannical gravity, making his body stagnate.
Issho was prepared from the beginning.
"Gravity Blade: Hell Journey!"
Gravity concentrated on one point.
All pressed on Minato, who stagnated for a moment due to gravity.
Rumble!
The ground where Minato was completely shattered, his body falling into an abyss a fathom wide and bottomless.
Swish!
Issho retreated.
Sky-full of meteorites smashed down towards where Minato was.
Rumble!
Roaring constantly again.
"Wonderful, truly wonderful. Attacks are dashing and sharp, wonderful!"
At this time a voice sounded. Issho's heart tightened, when?
The other party appeared out of thin air.
Issho used Observation Haki to sense the other person who suddenly appeared, speaking slowly: "Is Your Excellency also an Empire person?"
"Yes."
Senju Nawaki looked at the ruins ahead, then at Issho and said: "Although you may not be able to hurt Minato, this is the first time I've seen him temporarily fall into a disadvantage."
"This guy usually relies on teleportation to instantly kill opponents, extremely smug."
As he spoke, Nawaki arrived beside Issho, saying seriously: "I guarantee, if you join forces with me to beat Minato until even his son doesn't recognize him, I recommend you directly become a General."
"By the way, General is General Candidate, me."
"..."
Issho didn't know what to say.
...Legendary bad friend?
"Nawaki, if you cause trouble again, I'll beat you until even Senior Tsunade doesn't recognize you."
Minato's voice sounded from the ruins.
"Indeed fine!"
Issho continued to attack.
Chaotic gravity field!
"Rumble!"
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