Chapter 418: Netero: Not a Bro?

"So you're saying Lord Hiruzen Sarutobi was murdered long ago, and the one occupying his shell now is Shimura Danzou?"

The clan head of a small family let out a series of low gasps.

Hyuga Hiashi nodded and said, "The Yamanaka clan head, who is skilled in Soul Perception, has secretly investigated countless times and confirmed it is indeed Shimura Danzou."

The culprit who once leaked the Konoha defense map to Orochimaru, leading to the destruction of Konoha,

has actually transformed himself to impersonate the Hokage.

How audacious!

A clan head asked, "Should we tell the Mobile Unit?"

With the 【Shadow Organization】 pledging loyalty to Shimura Danzou, his strength surpasses that of the combined ninja clans; it would require the top players of the Mobile Unit to stand a chance against Shimura Danzou.

The most senior, Akimichi Torifu, shook his head and said, "If that happens, the ninja clans will become mere sacrifices in the conflict between the Shadow Organization and the Mobile Unit."

Constantly suppressed by Danzou, the power of the ninja clans is weak.

Exposing and toppling Danzou is an excellent opportunity; not only can we gather the civilian ninja whose Will of Fire has been shattered, but we can also contend for the position of Hokage.

If the Mobile Unit gets involved, it is very likely the ninja clans will be left with nothing.

"But, relying solely on the ninja clans, how can we contend with Danzou?"

In the past, the ninja clans, who monopolized high-level secret arts, would never have said such a thing.

But the appearance of the Samsara Game has led to the rise of a massive number of civilian ninja, causing the ninja clans to fall to the weakest side.

"It's very simple, Mr. Aizen has already laid out a meticulous plan!"

Hyuga Hiashi looked at Aizen with eyes full of admiration.

Aizen nodded and said calmly, "After the new season begins, I will find a way to persuade Danzou to send the 【Shadow Organization】 elites out of the village. At that time, the defensive forces around Danzou will be very thin, and you all can begin your actions."

"But, if that happens..."

It is common knowledge that Mr. Aizen was implanted with 【Tongue-Sucker Root-Eater】 by Danzou, and his life and death are controlled by Danzou.

In such a situation, Danzou would certainly be able to detect that it was Aizen who betrayed him.

By then...

"It doesn't matter."

Aizen revealed a sincere smile and said, "Just as I said during the Hokage meeting, withered leaves can nourish Konoha; let me become the burning flame that illuminates the path forward for the village!"

Including Akimichi Torifu, everyone present was moved, and they all showed expressions of admiration.

Truly worthy of being called Mr. Aizen, the Konoha Moonlight.

The true successor of the Will of Fire!...

The second half of the Grand Line, Adventurer Headquarters island.

"You mean to establish an Adventurer Headquarters, hold strict exams every year, and issue an 【Adventurer License】 after passing?"

"That's right."

"Adventurers who possess an 【Adventurer License】 have various privileges, such as free use of public facilities in every country of the Pirate World?"

"That's right."

"And then establish a 【Review Department】 to cooperate with various countries to accept their commissions, release them to adventurers, and adventurers who complete the commissions can obtain massive rewards?"

"That's right."

"The 【Adventurer License】 determines the adventurer's obligations: 【Bounty Hunter】 for hunting down wanted criminals and rule-breaking adventurers, 【Gourmet Hunter】 for seeking delicious ingredients, 【Treasure Hunter】 for pursuing treasures after strict testing, and so on?"

"That's right."

Facing Aokiji's constant questioning, Shanks nodded repeatedly and laughed loudly, "My idea is pretty good, right?"

Aokiji lowered his head in thought and did not respond immediately.

Fang Yi, who was watching the fun by peering through the world barrier, kept clapping and couldn't help but laugh, "Aokiji really suffered from never having seen the Hunter World."

When Netero eventually gets a Game Invitation and discovers the organizations of the Pirate World, he'll definitely charge Shanks a copyright fee.

How should I put it?

Shanks is indeed a natural adventurer; if he had been born in the Hunter World, he would likely be even more in his element.

The model of issuing an 【Adventurer License】 to execute missions after strict exams is, to a certain extent, indeed very suitable for the Pirate World. In the vast, boundless ocean, ordinary management models simply cannot cover everything; even the Revolutionary Army finds it a headache, as countries that have just overthrown tyranny soon fall into a new cycle of exploitation.

Although the Navy Alliance has sufficient troops, it is internally corrupt, and the collusion between Nobles and Navy commanders is unavoidable.

Im's God Clan treats civilians like pigs and dogs.

It would be better to issue an 【Adventurer License】, completely severing the interest ties between most members of the Adventurer Headquarters and various countries, and detaining them in the 【Review Department】 for mission verification.

Executors with an 【Adventurer License】 are also pure lone wolves, only responsible for executing missions and collecting rewards, without caring about those complex interest relationships.

Different types of licenses are also a way to distinguish the will of adventurers, letting adventurers with different personalities do missions that suit them.

This minimizes the possibility of missions being distorted.

The only thing to pay attention to is the strictness and fairness of the 【Adventurer Exam】.

Shanks pulling Aokiji in is clearly because he thought of this; he smiled and said, "Aokiji, I hope you can serve as the chief examiner for the Adventurer Exam."

Frost covered Aokiji's glasses, and after a long silence, he asked, "Why me?"

This was his doubt.

The Red Hair Pirates shouldn't lack people qualified and strong enough to serve as chief examiner, but Shanks seems to have his eyes set only on him.

Shanks said without hesitation, "We are all Pirates, and even Mihawk is cold; issuing 【Treasure Hunter】 and 【Bounty Hunter】 licenses is fine, but we aren't qualified to issue the 【Justice Hunter】 license!"

"I admire your justice, Aokiji, so I also look forward to the birth of 【Justice Hunter】s who have the same will as you!"

That last sentence,

was like some kind of extremely sharp and scorching weapon, piercing through Aokiji's ice crystal Armor without resistance and stabbing into his chest.

He felt the temperature emitted by his heartbeat after a long time.

"I agree!"

Aokiji slowly exhaled a breath.

Before he could react, just as he looked up, Shanks grabbed him in a hug and shouted loudly, "Lads, welcome Examiner Aokiji to the Adventurer Headquarters, let's start the banquet!"

"Start the banquet!"

The members of the former Red Hair Pirates, like drunks smelling the aroma of liquor, enthusiastically set the entire island ablaze with excitement.

Very quickly, the news of Aokiji joining the Adventurer Headquarters was spread by albatrosses throughout the entire Pirate World.

On the island of the Navy Alliance headquarters,

"Bang!"

Marshal Sengoku swung his fist, smashing the conference table.

Two Navy soldiers walked into the conference room with practiced ease, carried away the smashed table, and set up a new one.

"That brat Aokiji has gone too far; does he not care at all about my forbearance and goodwill?"

The Navy Alliance had not issued a bounty order until now, just waiting for Aokiji to turn back.

Who would have thought that he would secretly collude with Shanks.

"Marshal Sengoku, since Aokiji has already betrayed the Navy, based on his strength, I suggest Aokiji's bounty be set at 500,000 Reward Points!"

The speaker was a commander whose behind-the-scenes assets had previously been destroyed by Aokiji.

Immediately after, others chimed in, clearly having been dissatisfied with Aokiji for a long time.

"Agreed."

Sengoku sighed deeply, but he did not stop them and nodded in agreement.

The act of betraying the Navy must be met with a thunderous response to prevent such things from happening again.

The next time we meet, we will be enemies.

You brat Aokiji!

"Report, Marshal Sengoku, the content for the new season of the Samsara Game has appeared; would you like to take a look?"

A Navy soldier from the Information Department handed a document to Sengoku.

【New Season: Black Myth】

(End of this chapter)