Chapter 208: Imu-sama
When that question was asked, Shinra could see the changes in the expression of the Five Elders. Previously, their expressions were filled with a proud haughtiness, as if they were the highest beings in the world, yet now?
At this moment, they had that veneration and worship as if the one they mentioned had a higher position than they did.
"...immortal?" Shinra, who was in doubt, asked, "Are you interested in the Ope Ope no Mi or the Eternal Gold, Boss?"
In this world, there were two ways to become an immortal: one was by using the Ope Ope no Mi, and the other was by using the Eternal Gold.
Shinra also had another way, which was by sucking the life force of others by using his vampire ability, and the other was using his Noro Noro no Mi, using it to slow down or even stop his aging process.
So, were there other ways?
Or, did they want him to give him the Ope Ope no Mi or the Eternal Gold?
Based on what he knew, to become an immortal by using the Ope Ope no Mi would mean that Law, the user of this Devil Fruit, would sacrifice his life to make himself immortal.
Meanwhile, the other was by using the Eternal Gold, which was an item created by a certain scientist to stop the aging process of the owner of the gold.
Yet, from their fascination, worship, and even obsession, Shinra could tell that there was something else.
Was there someone behind them? Someone who stood beyond the Five Elders?
"No, there is no need for them to become immortal. As long as you swear your loyalty to our god, you will gain immortality, so you will become one of us, Shinra Uchiha?"
"..."
Shinra blinked his eyes as he saw them exude an incredible pressure, which was even mixed with killing intent, yet he wasn't scared, and became even more confused. "Er... haven't I sworn my loyalty to all of you?"
"...." The Five Elders.
"...you are right."
The five of them looked at each other, then laughed in a good mood.
"....." Shinra.
"Er... I know that it might be a rude question, but you all aren't the ones in the highest position?"
"As expected, you are smart." Jaygarcia nodded to Shinra's question. "We're just that god's extension to let this world under the control, and now, you will be that god's part, too."
"..."
What was this?
Wasn't it a little scary?
Yet, Shinra was also curious. Still, should he go on?
'Well, why not?'
Shinra knew that his decision might be hasty, but he felt that there was no need to worry, especially when this opponent should be more or less at the same level as Luffy when Luffy became the strongest.
And when Shinra thought of the limit of Luffy... he felt that he could take on this last antagonist, who was also the boss behind the World Government.
"Can I let you know who the Lord is?"
When Shinra asked that question with the highest respect, the Five Elders nodded at the same time and said, "Imu-sama. That's what you should call your Lord."
"I see..." Shinra nodded. "That's a wonderful name." Even if he didn't think much about the name and just felt that it was okay, he had to give the highest praise.
"Then, let's meet Imu-sama now."
"...eh? Now?" Shinra was startled.
"Yes."
"...should I make a presentation, such as gifts or something else?"
"There is no need. You are that gift for Imu-sama, and everything in this world is as good as Imu-sama, so there is no need for you to prepare a gift, but it's good that you are so thoughtful."
"I see..." Shinra nodded obediently and followed the Five Elders somewhere deep inside the Mary Geoise, where Imu-sama lived.
Still, what was the power of Imu-sama that this person could make the Five Elders, whose power matched that of the admiral, and all the Celestial Dragons, be obedient?
Was it that ability to turn someone into an immortal?
"You are about to face a dangerous battle, but no matter how many Marines die, you can't die."
"...."
Shinra wondered why he was so loved. After all, he didn't even use his Kotoamatsukami or other hypnosis on them. More importantly, his Supreme King Haki hadn't reached the point where he could take control over the minds of the Five Elders.
A normal person was different, thought.
Still, as he continued to follow the Five Elders, he reached the endpoint of the Mary Geoise and saw a large throne with several weapons that stabbed into the ground, surrounding the throne, and saw a single individual sitting on that throne.
"Imu-sama!"
Even without waiting for the Five Elders, Shinra had already bowed, but he didn't call Imu-sama and just remained in silence, yet inwardly, his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan had been turned on as he prepared for his Kotoamatsukami, yet inwardly, he had to say, the appearance of Imu-sama was similar to a certain someone.
Imu-sama, who sat on the throne, stared at Shinra and said, "You are Shinra Uchiha."
"Yes."
"You are strong."
"Thank you?"
"Now, I will give you the power to become part of me. Be useful to me."
"Thank you."
"Now, stand up and come to me."
Shinra stood up and walked toward Imu-sama, whose eyes were piercingly cold with a hint of curiosity. "The rest of you leave."
"Yes!" 5x
As Imu-sama made the order, the Five Elders didn't dare to dawdle and quickly left, leaving Shinra and Imu-sama alone, forgetting that they had left a man and a woman to stay in this room alone.
"You look good."
"...thank you?"
"Now, swear to me that you will be my servant forever."
"Yes." Shinra nodded, then used his Kotoamatsukami as he said, "You will be my obedient servant forever."
As he used this ability, his eyes bled as Imu-sama seemed to be struggling for a while before she stepped down, and she bowed toward him.
"Shinra Uchiha-sama, I will be your obedient servant forever."
"....."
Cleaning up the blood on his eye, Shinra took a deep breath and finally finished his domination over this world.
Yet, was this the end?
No.
After all, 99% of the world was covered in water, and without land, what kind of resources would he have?
Fish?
Don't be kidding, okay?
While the marine creatures in the world of One Piece were full of nutrients and could make one stronger and recover faster, there was still a limit, especially when aquaculture was impossible to do.
Still, he could think of that later since, as Imu bowed and even kowtowed towards him, Shinra walked to the throne and sat down comfortably.
"It feels good."
The throne of the world of One Piece was good, so what about the world of Naruto?
Shinra was sure it would be more comfortable~!