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At the center of the battlefield.
"Hiss~ Hiss~"
Aramaki clutched his crotch, cold sweat continuously sliding down his forehead, his entire face turning green, clearly enduring unbearable pain.
It... it was squeezed!
Unlike ordinary Logia-type Devil Fruits, the Woods-Woods Fruit has a physical form, and due to the nature of plants, the roots buried deep underground are the most core part of its body.
As long as the roots are unharmed, the body on the ground can regenerate no matter how much it is damaged, making it an invincible ability.
But if the roots are severely damaged, the ability user themselves will also be injured.
Additionally, in his transformed state, his upper body was on the ground, while his lower body's senses were connected to the roots.
Therefore, as the earth contracted, his entire lower body was squeezed. His legs were fine, at most they just hurt a bit, but the most important part of a man also suffered a severe blow.
His balls were flattened!
Aramaki raised one hand, wanting to grab Daichi, but his hands and feet were trembling, making him look quite comical.
"You... you... bastard..."
"Brother Aramaki, do you need me to call a doctor for you?"
Daichi asked with a smile.
He had long sensed Aramaki's roots beneath the ground.
Logia-types also have a main body. Since his body was shattered dozens of times without issue, his main body was clearly buried underground.
With his control over the earth, he could clearly sense the extent of Aramaki's roots, and he could attack them simultaneously.
It was impossible for both the upper and lower body to regenerate infinitely. If that were the case, he would truly be an invincible existence.
"Thud!"
Aramaki knelt on the ground, his body arching like a caterpillar.
It hurts, it hurts, it hurts!
He needed to recover.
However, Daichi walked over to him.
"Clang!"
The greatsword was thrust between his legs!
"Planting trees?"
"I... I'll plant them!"
Aramaki wanted to be tough, but feeling the sharp cold glint between his legs, he ultimately did not dare to refuse Daichi's request.
As an Admiral, the most important thing is patience!
It's just planting trees.
He loves nature the most!
After recovering for more than ten minutes, Aramaki finally stood up. His legs were still trembling a bit, but he could walk normally now.
"Let's go."
Daichi walked ahead.
Aramaki hesitated for a moment, then followed.
Even if he was very reluctant, he had to do what he had promised. Breaking his word was no different from being a scoundrel, and he still cared about his reputation.
Cobra stood on the deck, watching Daichi and Aramaki approach, and immediately disembarked to greet them. Just now, his heart was in his throat. If an Admiral died here, Alabasta would likely become a battlefield between the World Government and the Hoenn Government.
It's good that nothing happened!
"Cobra."
Daichi smiled and nodded. "Sorry for causing you some trouble. Brother Aramaki and I hit it off, so we played around a bit."
"Oh... oh, I see."
Cobra glanced at the twisted earth and forest behind the two of them. No matter how he thought about it, it had nothing to do with "playing around."
As expected of a strong person!
"By the way, Cobra."
Daichi suggested with a smile. "Brother Aramaki and I are planning to plant trees in Erumalu. Would you like to join us?"
"Planting trees? Uh, sure."
Cobra looked confused.
An Admiral planting trees?
And why call him?
Could it be that the "planting trees" Daichi mentioned had some special meaning?
He soon found out.
"Cobra, please hold it steady!"
"Oh, okay!"
"Brother Aramaki, be serious!"
"Got it!"
"Don't frown, smile!"
"Don't smile at me, I want you to smile at the camera!"
In the ruins of Erumalu.
Aramaki was digging holes and filling soil with a shovel, Daichi was planting saplings, and Cobra was watering them with a bucket.
The three of them smiled at the camera.
"Click! Click click!"
The subordinates were responsible for taking photos and documenting!
This scene, against the backdrop of the construction site, looked exactly like leaders putting on a show during an inspection. Putting everything else aside, the sense of ceremony was fully maximized. Aramaki was already bewildered.
What was this all about? With his power, he could create a forest in an instant. Was all this trouble necessary?
He hated trouble the most!
Daichi maintained his smile.
"Are the photos ready?"
"They're ready, Daichi-sama!"
The subordinates took out the newly taken photos and handed them to Daichi.
"Oh, oh, oh, absolutely perfect!"
Daichi looked at the photos, beaming with joy.
"Quick, send the photos to Morgans!"
"Understood!"
The subordinates immediately got busy, already well-versed in this operation process, and even had the news headline thought out. Aramaki felt a sense of unease.
"Hey, hey!"
"What 'hey, hey'? Go plant trees!"
Daichi glared. "Plant trees in all the planned areas according to the map, not one less. Also, plant a circle of drought-resistant varieties around the city's outskirts to prevent sandstorms!"
"I—"
Aramaki was speechless.
What did this bastard take him for?!
Daichi sent Aramaki away and smiled at the stunned Cobra beside him. "Cobra, are you here to discuss diplomatic matters this time?"
"Uh, yes."
Cobra nodded nervously.
Even an Admiral was subdued so obediently. The man in front of him was indeed as difficult to deal with as rumored!
If he didn't agree, the other party would probably use despicable and cruel means to force him into submission, just as he did to Admiral Ryokugyu.
Wait!
Did this man defeat Admiral Ryokugyu to show him?
Yes, it must be so!
This was killing the chicken to scare the monkey!
For the safety of Alabasta, he would probably have to lower his stance in the upcoming negotiations.
Cobra pondered deeply, giving Daichi a forced smile. Daichi also returned a benevolent smile.
But against his fierce face, the smile was a bit too "benevolent," adding an indescribable flavor.
Three days passed in a flash.
The construction site in Erumalu was filled with towering trees, looking lush and green, and Daichi had also split the earth to introduce several tributaries from the Sandora River.
Environmental transformation completed!
When the kingdom's residents heard the news, they flocked to see it. Many wealthy people wanted to buy houses and settle in Erumalu, or buy shops to do business.
Daichi and Cobra's diplomatic negotiations also went very smoothly, even too smoothly. Cobra agreed to almost all requests, as long as they weren't too excessive.
Especially the city of Erumalu.
A 100-year free usage right, after which only a symbolic 3% tax would be paid annually, and everything else would be managed by Groudon Company, even the laws.
It was equivalent to a concession.
Groudon.
Subordinates, holding newly bought newspapers, ran toward Groudon.
"Daichi-sama, the newspaper!"
"Bring it quickly!"
Daichi took the newspaper. The large photo on the front page was of him, Aramaki, and Cobra planting trees together.
It was quite shocking.
The headline was also incredibly explosive.
Three Parties Gathered!
Creating a Harmonious and Beautiful Future Together!
Let the World Be Filled with Love Again!