The impact of the war on the Sabaody Archipelago rippled far beyond the world of pirates. In the Dragon Ball world, for instance, Master Roshi had been glued to the live broadcast Lin Xuan had started in their group chat, watching the entire battle unfold. He had never seen a group fight of this scale before, and it left him both awestruck and inspired.
There was no doubt in his mind that, in terms of raw power and destructive capability, the fighters of his world held their own. But the problem was, there were simply too few of them. He imagined what it would be like if Earth had more warriors as strong as himself—or even stronger, like Uchiha Madara or Hashirama Senju, fighting side by side. If that were the case, would they ever have to worry about threats like King Piccolo? Or if they had a force as formidable as the government's navy in the pirate world, they could easily handle someone like the Great Demon King.
But the reality was, they didn't.
Master Roshi knew he couldn't build an army himself, but he could work on improving his own strength and training others to become stronger. Lin Xuan had mentioned they'd be participating in the next World Martial Arts Tournament, which got Roshi thinking: could Earth's young generation of fighters hold their own against powerhouses like Hashirama Senju? If the top ten spots in the tournament were swept by people from another world, wouldn't that be a humiliating loss of face?
Determined to avoid that scenario, Roshi decided it was time to put Krillin, Tien, and Yamcha through some serious training. There was no time to waste—he got to work immediately.
The urgency came from the time difference between the two worlds. While only a few weeks had passed in the pirate world, nearly a year had gone by in Roshi's. The only time the worlds synced up was when he connected to the interdimensional chat to watch the live broadcasts. Otherwise, time marched on at different speeds.
Since Roshi hadn't shared his plans in the group chat, Lin Xuan had no idea that his actions had inadvertently sparked a grueling training regimen for many in the Dragon Ball world.
Back in the pirate world, Lin Xuan was keeping busy. The Ninja Guild, a name now infamous across the globe, had become a force to be reckoned with—a group bold enough to stand toe-to-toe with the World Government. Their reputation had spread like wildfire, and nearly everyone in the pirate world knew of them.
Lin Xuan hadn't left the Sabaody Archipelago since the battle. The main island had undergone a dramatic transformation. The streets were wider, lined with new buildings that echoed the architectural style of the Ninja World, constructed by the very ninja summoned through the Impure World Reincarnation technique. Those skilled in Earth Release had been tasked with building houses, and even Hashirama Senju wasn't spared, his Wood Release proving too perfect for constructing sturdy homes.
It was hard to believe that the same group that had recently sent the navy running was now busy playing architect. If the outside world caught wind of this, they'd be stunned speechless. But to Lin Xuan, it was no big deal. The reincarnated ninja had infinite chakra, so putting them to work on construction was hardly a waste.
Felix, meanwhile, had been waking up every day with a grin. During the battle, he'd diligently helped the newspaper crew with their live coverage, earning himself some merit. As a result, when the Ninja Guild was established, Lin Xuan put him in charge of managing the island's affairs. Though his authority only extended to the small crew that had stayed with him—since he wouldn't dare try to boss around the ninja powerhouses—Felix was more than satisfied.
He still marveled at his decision to stick around. If he'd left back then, he'd still be a nobody pirate. Now, he was living the high life.
Since the Ninja Guild took control of the Sabaody Archipelago, the island had grown quieter. Most people were too intimidated to set foot in the guild's territory. The only outsiders seen around were members of the Kuja Pirates, who were on good terms with the guild. After all, in the recent battle, Empress Hancock's betrayal of the World Government had cost her the title of Warlord of the Sea.
She had originally accepted the title to protect Amazon Lily, but now, with that gone, the Kuja Pirates had formed an alliance with the Ninja Guild. With their protection, Amazon Lily was safer than ever.
Felix's good mood lately had a lot to do with this alliance, as he'd been interacting frequently with the Kuja Pirates.
One day, an unexpected group arrived on the archipelago.
"Well, look who's here!" Felix said, surprised, as he recognized a few faces among the newcomers. They were the "newspaper reporters" he'd worked with just days ago. But their attire was different now—less like journalists and more like soldiers.
The group looked slightly sheepish as they revealed their true identities. Felix's eyes widened in shock. These guys were with the Revolutionary Army?
Once they explained their purpose, Felix didn't hesitate. They wanted to meet with Lin Xuan? He reported it to his boss, got the green light, and led them to a towering building at the island's center—the Ninja Guild's headquarters, where Lin Xuan now resided.
As the Revolutionary Army members made their way through the island, they couldn't hide their amazement at the unfamiliar architectural style. They'd never seen buildings like these before. But what really caught them off guard was the lack of guards. Was this really the base of a force powerful enough to challenge the World Government? It seemed almost defenseless.
No one said much as they followed Felix to a rooftop terrace atop the headquarters. There, they finally met the man they'd come to see—the now world-famous leader of the Ninja Guild, Lin Xuan.
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