Hearing Gin speak so frankly, everyone fell silent and no one refuted.
The people who came to participate in the Sacred Ruins Tower trial might not all be geniuses, but they clearly weren't stupid people. Although they were previously inside the tower, it wasn't difficult to guess the outside situation when reflecting on the first trial and seeing the ranks of troops currently surrounding them.
"Since Gin already knows, then come with us. You must realize you're someone from the Pirate world. However strong you are, the fallen leaf will eventually return to its roots, right? This trial is already over, and we don't know where the Sacred Ruins Tower will appear next. I promise, if you want to continue trials in the future, we'll be the first to send you there."
Sengoku narrowed his eyes, giving an invitation to Gin. He used logic as well as emotion. Different from the other two worlds, Gin indeed came from the Pirate world. On the surface, Gin appeared cold and cruel, but deep in his heart, he was someone who highly valued loyalty and morality, seen from his promise to Sanji before.
The other two factions were slightly stunned. They didn't expect Gin actually came from the Pirate world, because this man wasn't brought by any party but came voluntarily.
Tobirama immediately scoffed: "Now the Three Realms have merged into one without barriers, talking about world origins is no longer relevant. Sengoku, don't play on emotions. Better offer real benefits. Promises like that, anyone can give them."
Bang also nodded: "Right, promises like that can't be called promises. Brother Gin, you'd better come with us. We can immediately put you into the S-Class hero ranks at the Hero Association. You'll have all privileges, and whatever we're capable of doing, we'll grant!"
Sengoku's expression became slightly gloomy: "Your promises are no different from blank checks, have no meaning. Promises like that we can give too!"
Seeing the three parties starting to argue, Gin cut in: "You don't need to quarrel. This jar of Senzu Beans is not few in number, and you know the importance of these beans. So many of you came to intercept me, I know it's impossible for me to take everything away. How about this, I'll divide these beans into four parts. One part for each of your factions, and one part for myself. Then let me go, how about it?"
Sengoku, Tobirama, and Saitama looked at each other. They instinctively glanced at one another, feeling shocked because Gin so firmly let go of so many Senzu Beans.
However, their goal clearly wasn't just for those beans, but also the training methods from the Dragon Ball world. Moreover, although these beans were many for one person, for a large organization worldwide, that amount wasn't much—especially if divided into four. And how dare this small kid want to control one part alone?
Sengoku immediately shook his head: "Gin, we're truly sincere in inviting you to join the World Council. If you come, we can prepare the 13th Council Chairman seat specifically for you!"
Tobirama also added: "I can promise to inherit the next Hokage position to you. You'll have the highest authority and honor!"
Anyone could give sweet promises; just needed to open one's mouth. Once the benefits were in hand, as power holders, how things developed forward was up to them. These old people had lived very long and had very deep thinking; not a single one of those holding high positions was a simple character.
Gin's eyes gleamed. He could see these people absolutely had no intention of letting him go. Even if this entire jar of beans was given to them, it wouldn't satisfy their greed. It wasn't that he didn't want to join, but Gin craved freedom and didn't want to be constrained. For him, being restricted would feel more painful than death.
"Alright, Old Man Sengoku. I'm a pirate from East Blue. Although now the World Government and Marines have been abolished and replaced by the World Council, I'm willing to join and become part of you all!"
Gin looked at Sengoku and said flatly: "This jar of Senzu Beans is my form of sincerity, I'm willing to give half to you all."
He didn't say he'd give everything, because that would sound too fake.
Sengoku instantly smiled. As long as Gin was willing to come, the amount of beans didn't matter—because the person had already become theirs, then the use of beans later would still be determined by the top officials.
Tobirama, Bang, and the others' faces became very gloomy. Saitama himself appeared unconcerned; he absolutely wasn't interested in those items. He just listened to their conversation indifferently while thinking whether there were big discounts at the nearest supermarket.
Sengoku bowed slightly in respect toward the other two factions while smiling: "Everyone, my apologies. Gin is originally from our world, it's very natural if he comes with us. Now the Trial Tower has disappeared, we'll take our leave first. Since the Three Realms have merged, we'll have many opportunities to meet in the future. Please feel free to visit our place for tea!"
Gin also lifted his jar and began walking toward Sengoku's group.
Tobirama narrowed his eyes, a kunai slowly slid from his sleeve into his palm. Bang also quietly nudged the still-daydreaming Saitama.
Saitama asked confusedly: "Old Man Bang, why are you nudging me?"
Once that sentence came out, the expressions of everyone around changed drastically. Sengoku who heard Saitama's words immediately became alert; behind him appeared a giant golden Buddha shadow that let out a rumbling sound. A giant golden palm swept toward the surroundings, creating shockwaves that enveloped the area, while shouting loudly.
"Aokiji, Kizaru!"
Aokiji and Kizaru immediately reacted. Aokiji slammed both hands into the ground and shouted: "Ice Age!"
Blue light spread quickly from his body as the center. Massive amounts of ice crystals appeared from who knows where, spreading rapidly in all directions, enveloping the people around in the blink of an eye.
Meanwhile, Kizaru shot swiftly toward Gin's direction. His body transformed into yellow light particles, the light sword Ama no Murakumo appeared in his hand while leaving afterimages: "Yata no Kagami—"
"Attack!"
Tobirama also moved instantly. The kunai in his palm was thrown quickly toward Gin. While forming hand seals, he shouted: "Shuriken Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!"
The kunai floating in the air split from one to two, two to four, until filling the space with very dense numbers. At the tip of each kunai was attached paper talismans with strange symbols. That was Tobirama's Hiraishin seal; as long as one kunai approached Gin, he could directly teleport beside that young man.
And as long as he could touch Gin's body, in an instant he could bring him back to Konoha Village—a place where he of course had already left other Hiraishin seal marks.