Chapter 425: The Third Star Gate Opened?
Time flies, years pass like shuttling threads, time flows like quicksand through everyone's fingers, becoming the past.
The World once again welcomed a new year.
It was now 00:00:01 on January 1st, Marine Calendar 1500. This marked the moment the world entered the 16th century.
It was also the fourth year since Im transmigrated.
Indeed, many things happened last year, and many aspects of the World underwent numerous changes. For example, Wano Country became Wano Island.
This place had become the World Government's largest source of Seastone and Alcohol Iron Ore, as well as a manufacturing hub for various Sharp Swords and Nichirin Blades.
It's worth mentioning that the World Government had previously specifically sent Kizaru over to turn Udon into a 'Sleepless Land'. Then, they transported a large amount of Gorilla Sand Iron Ore and Scarlet Ore from the Demon Slayer World and piled it onto a selected large mountain. They even sent several Tontatta Tribe members from the Agricultural College to transplant some Blue Spider Lilies at the foot of the mountain.
The purpose was to replicate a 'Sun Mountain' here.
However, it was clear that this would require years of geological infiltration and assimilation. Fortunately, the mineral Reserves on the 'Sun Mountain' side were sufficient for the current stage.
Inside the Flower Capital, although it was the deep of night, large patches of pink and white cherry blossoms could still be seen illuminated by the Moonlight, Accompanied By the gentle evening breeze, dancing under the Starry Sky, drifting through the ancient-style streets and alleys lit by lanterns.
However, above the bright moon disc, several Black Shadows could occasionally be seen flying past, adding a touch of science fiction to the entire Atmosphere.
A Manor covering a large area, sufficiently secluded, composed of nine large blue-tiled houses and five gate walls, sat quietly in the eastern Zone on the outskirts of the city.
This was the new clan land the World Government had given to the Ubuyashiki Family and the Jingu Family.
"No!"
Suddenly, a cry that was clearly filled with panic, yet sounded so gentle and even pleasant to the ear, abruptly woke Amane, who was sleeping beside him.
"What's wrong, Kagaya?"
Amane, with her snow-white hair, sat up, first lit the bedside lamp, and then looked at her husband in confusion, only to find him covered in cold sweat.
"Hoo—it's nothing, I think I had a nightmare..."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki said softly, covering his Face with his right palm.
This former Master of the Demon Slayer Corps had undergone tremendous changes.
His Face, which was originally full of twisted, bumpy pale purple scars and dull, blind white Pupils, had recovered to a fair, rosy, and Healthy complexion with sparkling eyes.
This was the Merit of the Medical Academy.
However, it also seemed to have some connection with the Biochemical Research Institute.
Initially, the Medical Academy only cured his eyes and Face, but his Physique, which was so weak that even a cough could cause a Bone Fracture and spitting blood, could not be solved by conventional Medical Treatment.
This seemed to be a congenital lack of Life Force.
If not for the marriage alliance with the Jingu Family, whose Life Force far exceeded that of ordinary people in the Demon Slayer World, the Ubuyashiki boys would basically not have been able to live to adulthood.
For this reason, after trying various Medical Treatment Means, Kureha, Naiqin, Shinobu Kocho, Tamayo, and others could only consider finding an Animal System Devil Fruit to try and supplement his Life Force.
To be honest, this was a reluctant choice made out of necessity for these highly skilled Doctors.
But no matter what, saving people was the top priority.
Just at this moment, Kagaya Ubuyashiki's Body suddenly began to improve. His appetite increased, his Physique got better and better, and his originally weak, pale Skin Color also became rosy.
Not only him, but even his Son, Ubuyashiki Kiriya, showed this change.
At first, Kureha and the others were completely baffled. No one knew why this was happening. They even wondered if the Medicine they had taken before had started to take effect?
But that wasn't right, Ubuyashiki Kiriya hadn't taken any!
Finally, they heard that Muzan Kibutsuji at the Biochemical Research Institute had consumed the Blue Spider Lily and transformed from the Demon Progenitor into a Perfect Being.
Comparing the Time between the two sides, they immediately discovered that the Ubuyashiki father and son had started recovering their normal Physique from that day onwards.
This forced everyone to believe in the so-called 'Curse' Legend!
Precisely because of this, Amane had felt confused before. Her husband had already recovered his Health, so why would he still be woken up by pain?
"Just a nightmare? You really scared me, I thought you were..."
Amane gently held Kagaya's arm, looking at him worriedly.
"But I always feel like this dream is more than just a dream..."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki said softly, frowning.
"It's very clear, and the scene in the dream is very much like a Future Screen Feed, but I've never had Future Sight in my sleep before, so I'm not very sure."
Every successive Family Head of the Ubuyashiki Family possessed a very mysterious special Ability.
They could actively see things that would happen within the next year. They also used this to do business and earn a large amount of funding for the Demon Slayer Corps, and relied on it to help the Demon Slayer Corps avoid several devastating disasters.
However, each use would Consume Lifespan, coupled with their fragile Body due to the 'Curse', so they could only use it once or twice in their lifetime.
But something like passively receiving Future information, as happened today, was truly unprecedented.
Amane asked curiously, "So what did you see?"
"I saw a pitch-black Army Unit entering an Arid World through a Star Gate. Sanemi was among them. Then they were bombarded by countless Cannon Fire, and after that, we attended Sanemi's funeral..."
Ubuyashiki narrated the scene from his dream with a grim Expression. Although he didn't have much affection for the Army, he was very concerned about Sanemi Shinazugawa, the Wind Hashira.
To him, every single person in the Demon Slayer Corps was his 'Child'.
"Is that so..."
Amane fell into thought.
If her husband's dream was truly about the Future, it meant that when the World Government invaded Other Worlds, they were met with a prepared counterattack.
There was too much to ponder in this.
"Then what do you plan to do?"
"What else can I do? To save Sanemi, there seems to be no other way."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki sighed deeply. His Future Sight Ability seemed to have changed somewhat as his Body recovered.
At nine o'clock in the morning, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, accompanied by his wife, arrived at the former Orochi Castle.
Now, this place had been renamed 'Celestial Dragon City', which was a Traveling Palace specifically prepared for the Celestial Dragons. Saint Mihawk resided within it.
The tower on the right side served as the World Government's Administration Branch, housing Officials from various Departments responsible for overseeing the numerous affairs of Wano Island.
On the left side, a new ten-story Wooden Building had also been constructed, serving as the Headquarters of the Sword Pavilion.
Gion was currently there, collecting and organizing various ancient Swordsmanship techniques with many Samurai, while also Sparring with each other and occasionally providing Guidance to children like Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu Agatsuma.
Twenty minutes later, Kagaya Ubuyashiki knelt on the Tatami and explained everything to Saint Mihawk, who was seated in the upper position. The latter, upon hearing it, also understood the importance of the Matter.
After sincerely thanking the former, he immediately took out the Transponder Snail exclusive to the Seven Warlords of the Sea and reported the Matter Kagaya Ubuyashiki had spoken of to Im.
After listening, Im suppressed the surprise in his Heart and instructed Mihawk to relay it to the Five Elders. After ending the call, he couldn't help but feel a bit unsettled; it was truly quite strange.
"What's the Situation? Are you saying the Army Unit was Ambushed as soon as the third Star Gate opened?"
[End of This Chapter]