Chapter 33: The One Who Denies But Acts Otherwise: Nami of the Vortex

Daoist Priest Zhang Sanfeng: “???”

Zhang Sanfeng was utterly bewildered, completely unable to grasp what had happened. How much time had even passed? How had he become a unit of measurement for power now?

What does it mean to be worse than Zhang Sanfeng?

Though he was no immortal or deity, he was still one of the greatest martial artists in the world, a patriarch of the martial realm—had he been willing, even the Yuan Dynasty would have appointed him Grand National Preceptor.

Su Xiao: “@Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan, if you really want to go, you could make the trip. I think this time there won’t be few big shots attending. Besides, since you’ve recognized Whitebeard as your father, he’ll surely be very concerned for your safety.”

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan: “…”

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan: “Is that so? @Come Be My Son… Dad, if I go, will I cause you trouble?”

Come Be My Son: “Oh hahaha! If you want to come, come as much as you like! As for safety issues… I’m Whitebeard!”

Others who witnessed this exchange also developed their own thoughts.

Daoist Priest Zhang Sanfeng: “@Su Xiao… uh, President, what do you think of me?”

Su Xiao: “@Daoist Priest Zhang Sanfeng. I think you’re not up to it.”

Daoist True Person Zhang Sanfeng: “???”

Su Xiao: “Although the black cat’s strength is naturally far inferior to yours, there’s nothing to be done—someone’s got a big boss watching their back! You going over won’t be a problem, but you’d better prepare your mind. Of course, if you’re on excellent terms with the big bosses in the guild chat, then it’s no big deal.”

Daoist True Person Zhang Sanfeng: “...”

Zhang Sanfeng had nothing to say. These days, even crossing worlds requires connections?

For these past days, he’s been in seclusion the whole time, barely appearing even in the guild chat room—how could he possibly have a good relationship with the guild’s big bosses?

Daoist True Person Zhang Sanfeng: “Looks like I’ll just have to wait for the next opportunity.”

Tony Isn’t the Richest: “I’m going too! I’ve just finished the prototype of an Anti-Godslayer mech—perfect time to test it out!”

I Am a Marquis: “Since Tony Stark says so, I naturally must go as well. @Tony Isn’t the Richest. Get your Anti-Godslayer mech ready—I’m going to show you how to dismantle a Gundam with bare hands today.”

Tony Isn’t the Richest: “...”

Tony Isn’t the Richest: “I already said it’s just a prototype! It’s not even fully developed yet!”

I Am a Marquis: “Whether it’s fully developed or not has nothing to do with me—I just want to teach you a lesson.”

Tony Isn’t the Richest: “...”

Xia Shizi: “@Su Xiao. Guild Master, will this Top Battle be livestreamed?”

Su Xiao: “Absolutely!”

Xia Shizi: “Then I’ll just wait quietly in the guild chat for your livestream. Make sure you come back victorious this time.”

Symbol of Peace: “Count me in too! Though the enemy isn’t a great evil, the grandeur of the Pirate World stirs my blood. @Become My Son. But please, Whitebeard, don’t put me in the frontline! My combat capability is still limited—and I really can’t bring myself to strike down those Navy officers who symbolize justice.”

If the Navy officers standing before All Might were those who burned, killed, and plundered, oppressing the people, All Might would never hesitate to unleash his full power.

But in a situation like the Marineford War, he still finds it hard to act.

After all, the Marineford War is merely a clash of ideals—a conflict between Navy and Pirates. Perhaps there are traitors among the Navy, but the Three Admirals, and figures like Akainu and Karp, are by no means evil.

All Might has no reason to attack them.

Su Xiao: “@Symbol of Peace. Doesn’t matter. By the way, if you really want to uphold justice, why not storm Mary Geoise and wipe out every single Celestial Dragon?”

Symbol of Peace: “...”

Symbol of Peace: “Guild Master, you’re joking.”

Wiping out the Celestial Dragons did cross All Might’s mind—but thinking of his current state, he very wisely pulled his head back. Going to Mary Geoise in this condition? That’s suicide.

Su Xiao: “@Fourth Hokage @Make the World Suffer. Do you two want to join too?”

Fourth Hokage appeared quickly. Uzumaki Nagato remained submerged.

Fourth Hokage: “I’ll definitely join.”

Fourth Hokage: “Also, I have a question: Can we bring non-guild members along? For example, can I bring Master Jiraiya?”

Su Xiao: “!!!”

Tony Isn’t the Richest: “!!!”

Xia Shizi: “Whoa! Is that even possible?”

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan: “...I don’t think it’s that simple.”

Su Xiao: “But apparently, we can try! Though I can’t guarantee the consequences.”

Fourth Hokage: “...If it’s not guaranteed safe, better not risk it.”

While the guild chat was buzzing with discussion, a system notification suddenly sounded.

“Ding! System Announcement: By spending one Cross-World Talisman, you may bring non-guild members across worlds.”

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan: “!!!”

Tony Isn’t the Richest: “Alright, patch delivered! Want to bring non-guild members to another world? No problem—just bring a Cross-World Talisman.”

After seeing the announcement, Fourth Hokage exhaled in relief.

Fourth Hokage: “Then I’ll bring Master Jiraiya! I’ve got some points saved up, and the Cross-World Talisman isn’t expensive.”

Fourth Hokage: “More importantly, though he trusts me, without seeing the actual Memory Copy of Naruto, he still doesn’t grasp what the chat room and guild really are... So taking him to the One Piece world might accelerate his ideological transformation.”

Fourth Hokage: “To reform Konoha, Master Jiraiya is indispensable.”

Make the World Suffer: “How boring.”

Make the World Suffer: “Hmm... but the One Piece world has some powers that intrigue me—Conqueror’s Haki, Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Devil Fruits. Maybe these powers can help me achieve my goal.”

Make the World Suffer: “@Become My Son. Whitebeard, I’m helping you this time only as an afterthought—my real goal is simply to gain power.”

Su Han looked at Uzumaki Nagato’s reply; his expression twisted into something incredibly complex. He shook his head and smiled faintly, saying nothing.

Su Xiao: “@Make the World Suffer. Uzumaki Nagato, I didn’t think you were one of those who pretend to hate but secretly care.”