Hearing Saint Peter and Saint Garling suddenly address her as "Lord Imu," everyone present was thrown into confusion. The Gorosei were known as the highest authorities within the World Government, and Saint Garling was even the leader of the God's Knights. So who exactly could they be calling "Lord"?
"What is going on with that woman? She suddenly feels like a completely different person," Fossa said, staring at Naronar Crimi, now clearly possessed.
Charlotte Katakuri frowned, cold sweat forming on his forehead as he muttered, "It is not just her appearance, her entire aura has changed."
Big Mom scowled in irritation. "What in the world is happening here?"
At that moment, a mechanical voice rang out in Marco's mind.
"Mission issued: Imu has descended. Defeat Naronar Crimi, currently possessed by Imu. Reward: 10,000 attribute points."
Marco's eyes sharpened instantly. Everything became clear.
He immediately activated his scan ability.
Naronar Crimi, possessed by Imu. Paramecia-type Sniper Fruit. Estimated strength, Strong King Level.
Even Marco felt the pressure. Just a possession, yet already at such a level. Still, this was not enough to make him back down.
"So it really is you, Imu," Marco said with a faint smile, his tone calm but probing.
Imu's gaze fell on him, filled with curiosity. "You know of Imu?"
Big Mom turned toward Marco, clearly puzzled. "Marco, you know her?"
Marco let out a small chuckle before explaining, "Did you not hear just now? Saint Peter called her Lord Imu. The Gorosei are only the visible rulers of the World Government. The true king of the world is this person."
"What?" Big Mom's eyes widened in shock.
Marco continued, his voice steady, "But this is not her true body. She is using some method to possess a member of the God's Knights."
"Possession?" Katakuri echoed.
Marco nodded. "And more than that, the immortality of the Gorosei and the God's Knights was likely bestowed upon them by Imu."
A wave of shock spread through the battlefield.
In the distance, Kaido muttered in disbelief, "So above the Gorosei, there truly exists a king of the world."
Meanwhile, inside the laboratory, Vegapunk rushed toward the dome, staring at the sky where Imu's presence loomed.
He had tried to observe through a transponder snail, but the overwhelming pressure of Conqueror's Haki had already disrupted the signal.
"I have seen that name before," Vegapunk said, his voice trembling with excitement. "Imu… it appeared on a poneglyph. A Celestial Dragon from eight hundred years ago, the king of the Nerona family. One of the original twenty kings."
Beside him, Stussy looked stunned. "Are you saying this Imu is that same ruler from eight hundred years ago?"
"I cannot confirm it," Vegapunk replied, "but the possibility is extremely high. The Gorosei themselves have lived for centuries. That alone defies human limits."
He clenched his fists slightly.
"For hundreds of years, the world has believed the Celestial Dragons to be gods. Not because of myth, but because of their unnatural longevity. But if this Imu truly is that same figure from eight hundred years ago…"
His voice dropped.
"Then we are facing a monster beyond imagination."
Stussy's expression darkened, a bead of sweat rolling down her face.
Vegapunk quickly snapped out of his thoughts. "We cannot win this. Prepare to retreat immediately. Even an alliance of Emperors cannot defeat something like that."
Stussy nodded without hesitation. "Understood, Doctor."
Back on the battlefield, Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro spoke coldly as he clashed with Kaido.
"That is correct. Lord Imu is the true king of the world. We are merely servants."
"Servants?" Kaido's eyes narrowed.
He had already tested Nusjuro's strength. A monster of that caliber was nothing more than a subordinate.
For a brief moment, excitement surged within him. The urge to challenge the so-called king of the world burned fiercely.
But reason quickly followed.
If he could not even defeat one servant, then challenging Imu herself was nothing but foolishness.
Marco, however, remained focused.
He stared at the possessed Naronar Crimi, his expression turning serious. The opponent stood at the same Strong King Level as himself. This would not be an easy battle.
Originally, he had planned to deal with the remaining God's Knights to gather more attribute points, but Imu's sudden appearance had completely changed the situation.
Imu looked down at him, her gaze filled with interest.
"I did not expect a mere mortal to know of Imu's existence," she said calmly. "A mortal who can slay gods… you are indeed extraordinary."
There was a brief pause before she spoke again.
"I will give you a chance."
Her voice carried absolute authority.
"Surrender to Imu, and become Imu's servant."
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