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"Ding!"
A system prompt sounded in Auguro's mind, far away in Water Seven.
"Congratulations to the Host for establishing a top-tier power in the West Blue, completing the hidden quest: Dominate a Territory. Reward: 50,000 Achievement Points."
Hiss!
Seeing the generous reward, Auguro excitedly clenched his fist.
"Ouch!"
Instantly, a soft, creamy sensation came from his hand. Kalifa, her cheeks flushed pink, opened her hazy eyes and asked confusedly.
"Soul King-sama, is something wrong?"
"Nothing, I just thought of something good!"
Auguro affectionately rubbed the spot he had squeezed. The haziness in Kalifa's eyes deepened. Instinctively lowering her head, Kalifa accurately found the authority she needed to serve.
Oh! That immense power made Kalifa succumb to its pressure again and again!
The next day, the radiant Kalifa set off to return to her post. Auguro, meanwhile, opened the system interface for the first time in a while.
Host: Sith Auguro
Identity: Soul King
Divine Kingdom Template: Soul Society
Divine Kingdom Level: 4
Territory: Ether Kingdom, Water Seven, Sky Island, etc.
Territory Population: 500,000+
Abilities: Spiritual Pressure (Vice-Captain Level), Swordsmanship (Vice-Captain Level), Hand-to-Hand Combat (Vice-Captain Level), Flash Step (Vice-Captain Level), Kido (Vice-Captain Level)
Zanpakutō: Gen (Activated: Wabisuke, Sode no Shirayuki, Haineko, Suzumebachi, Senbonzakura, Tobiume, Kyōka Suigetsu)
Subordinates: Aizen Sōsuke (Legendary Tier), Kuchiki Byakuya (Legendary Tier), Shihōin Yoruichi (Legendary Tier), Soi Fon (Legendary Tier)... (Rest Hidden)
Achievement Points: 7,150
The Divine Kingdom level had reached 4, which was equivalent to a medium-sized nation in the One Piece world. This brought Auguro 150 fixed Achievement Points daily.
Due to the immense prestige of the Ether Kingdom in the West Blue, he now received 600 additional Achievement Points per day! The total was 750 points!
"The hard work has finally paid off!" Auguro was extremely pleased with this.
Summoning a new Captain was now within reach!
And the possibility of acquiring items like the Soul King Palace, the Hōgyoku, and others. Although the prices were ridiculously high, there was finally hope.
However, seeing that all his abilities were stuck at Vice-Captain Level, Auguro pondered for a moment and took out the Quake-Quake Fruit (Gura Gura no Mi) he had obtained during the War of the Best.
Undoubtedly, if he used this Fruit to summon a Captain, his strength would immediately jump, making him a Captain-level Soul Reaper!
Auguro had originally considered trading the Fruit with Ace and the others. He was sure they would gladly exchange two or even more Logia or Mythical Zoan Fruits for the Quake-Quake Fruit, as it was the symbol of their late father.
But after some thought, Auguro gave up the idea. Logia and Mythical Zoan Fruits were not common commodities. If he pursued a trade with Ace, who knew how long it would take to acquire them!
It was better to convert it into an immediate, tangible benefit!
"System, exchange for one Legendary Tier Lottery Coupon. Draw from the Gold Card Pool!"
A golden star burst open before Auguro's eyes. A man with a black and white mask on his face appeared on the golden card.
"It's him!" Auguro was first stunned, then filled with wild joy.
Name: Mayuri Kurotsuchi
Strength: Captain Level
Position: Captain of the 12th Division and Director of the Department of Research and Development
Ability: Zanpakutō: Ashisogi Jizō
This man was a famous figure in the Soul Society! While his combat strength wasn't the absolute pinnacle among the Captains, he was undeniably one of the top geniuses in the field of scientific research!
The Department of Research and Development flourished under his direction! With him present, many projects could finally be pushed forward. Franky, he believed, would also be delighted to have a colleague to discuss things with!
With a flash of golden light, Mayuri Kurotsuchi knelt before Auguro.
"Greetings, Soul King-sama!"
"Rise," Auguro helped him up happily.
"The Department of Research and Development is now in your hands. We have several projects that desperately need a lead. Your arrival is truly a timely solution!"
Mayuri Kurotsuchi's face showed a happy grin upon hearing that he would be leading research projects. Having a superior who understood him was a wonderful feeling!
"I will serve the Soul King-sama until death!"
Auguro sent him to the Seireitei, instructing him to quickly restore the Department of Research and Development. Furthermore, Auguro gave him the maximum possible clearance. Whether it was personnel or resources, whatever he asked for would be fully provided!
The first thing Mayuri Kurotsuchi did upon arriving at the Department of Research and Development was to restore the Soul Society's Reishi Communication System. In the original series, the Soul Society had wireless communicators!
They could even contact the Soul Society from the World of the Living!
Soul Reapers sent to the World of the Living in the original series had their Spiritual Pressure suppressed with a stamp. To remove the suppression, they had to contact the Soul Society.
They used the Reishi Communication System for this purpose. The principle was actually very simple: using the Senkaimon (World-Shattering Gate) as a signal transmitter, they communicated using Reishi as the medium.
With this system in place, Auguro's subordinates no longer needed to rely on the Den Den Mushi for communication. The Den Den Mushi could be monitored. But this Reishi Communication System could not be intercepted unless the World Government somehow managed to control Reishi one day!
Having set Mayuri in charge, Auguro carefully sensed his own strength. In that moment, the vast, ocean-like Spiritual Pressure within him erupted.
All living things in the vicinity felt a mountain-like oppression. Genuine Captain-level Spiritual Pressure! Auguro's strength had finally reached the absolute top tier of this world!
Regrettably, none of his other abilities—Swordsmanship, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Flash Step, or Kido—had broken through. This made sense; while Mayuri Kurotsuchi was a Captain, he was not specialized in combat, so the corresponding return on combat abilities was weaker.
But Auguro was already very satisfied. How many people in this world possessed the strength equivalent to an Admiral-level powerhouse?
"Soul King-sama!"
At that moment, Soi Fon suddenly appeared before Auguro.
"What is it, Soi Fon?" Auguro asked.
Soi Fon's expression was grim.
"Per your orders, we dispatched people to search for conquerable territories near Water Seven."
"One of the reconnaissance teams has lost contact on Slippy Island (Silipu Dao)! They have been missing for several days now!"
Auguro's expression immediately became serious.
"What was the strength of the person leading the team?"
"It was Jabra of the Shadow Dragon Guard. His strength is close to that of a Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral."
Auguro was instantly surprised. Good heavens!
This was the Grand Line's Paradise!
Someone with strength approaching a Marine Vice Admiral wouldn't just be struggling. Few people could defeat him! And those who could make him disappear without even sending a single message were even rarer!
"It seems this Slippy Island is rather peculiar! Soi Fon, gather a few people, and we'll go investigate!"
It was the perfect time to test his newly acquired Captain-level strength!