Hive Island.
On one of the floors of the Skull Building, inside a newly renovated recording studio, Ian stared absentmindedly through the thick soundproof glass at the girl singing her heart out.
"Hehehe, what an incredible voice!"
A noisy voice came from behind him, "Lord Ian! You've really found another amazing songstress! Even I can't help but be moved by her singing!"
"Morgans, if you keep babbling, I'll pluck every hair off you."
Ian turned back a little annoyed. What a party pooper—didn't he see that he was completely absorbed in listening?
"Hehe, sorry, sorry, Lord Ian," Morgan, the birdman who had just rushed to Hive Island, smiled sheepishly.
"I just got too excited."
"Look at Tesoro," Ian pointed to Tesoro, who was quietly listening.
"This is how a true listener should behave."
Hearing Ian call his name, Tesoro finally came back to himself, his expression a little melancholy.
"Lord Ian, I was just deeply moved by Uta's singing."
"She really is amazing."
To be honest, if it came down to skill, Tesoro thought to himself, he could easily beat Uta.
After all, he wasn't an ordinary singing enthusiast—he had been studying it for a long time.
If he couldn't win against a nine-year-old girl in technique, that would be embarrassing.
But Uta's singing was too infectious.
Her voice was full of emotion, effortlessly making people empathize.
This kind of talent was practically cheating.
Tesoro couldn't help but smile bitterly.
To hell with the dream of music—how could you win like this?
This girl's talent wasn't something you could overcome with just passion.
Her gift in the music world was like Kaido and Ian in the world of the strong!
"Uta will definitely become the world's number one songstress,"
Tesoro said sincerely.
As for me, maybe I could try my hand at the movie scene?
Inside the recording studio, Uta took off her headphones and let out a small sigh of relief.
The live broadcast for today was over. She had sung five songs in total, and the little girl's forehead was already dotted with sweat.
Gordon, the King of Elegia who was accompanying her on the instrument, gave Uta a thumbs-up.
This king who had lost everything didn't hold back his praise at all.
"Amazing voice! This time, you'll definitely become famous all over the world, Uta."
"Isn't that obvious?"
Uta raised her chin proudly, then politely bowed to Gordon and the others. "Thank you all for your hard work too!"
After receiving their responses, Uta eagerly dashed toward the door, pushing open the heavy studio door and running out.
As soon as she came out, the girl couldn't wait and asked, "Ian! How was the reaction to the live broadcast?"
"The live stream just ended, so the results probably won't be out that quickly, Miss Uta," Morgan said with a smile.
"But just by hearing your voice, I already know there aren't many people in this world who wouldn't be moved by it."
Ian chuckled lightly.
Does he understand the weight of holding a concert where seventy percent of the world's population is watching the live broadcast at the same time?
The world's number one idol is making a fuss for you.
Ian had always believed that even without relying on the powers of the Sing-Sing Fruit, just Uta's voice alone could shake the world.
"Hmph!"
The little girl crossed her arms stubbornly but smiled brightly. "Of course people will like my singing!"
Ian genuinely admired Uta's voice, but even he hadn't expected such an incredible response from her very first live broadcast.
"Tell me, do you think there's a country that's been destroyed because of Uta's singing?"
In his private office, Ian looked at Morgans with a somewhat strange expression.
"Are you really not joking?"
Tesoro also found it hard to believe. "This seems way too childish."
"Although it sounds unbelievable, it really is the truth."
Morgans smiled cheerfully. "But it's not as exaggerated as it sounds."
"The Kingdom of Caron was already on the brink of destruction. Years of civil war had left the people in misery. Even the army was nearly wiped out, and the soldiers no longer wanted to keep fighting."
"Uta's singing was just the trigger—it completely ignited the powder keg."
Ian nodded lightly. If that was the case, then it was understandable.
"But it's still amazing,"
Tesoro couldn't help but marvel, "Even if it's just a fuse, not just anyone could do that. And Uta only used a few songs."
Ian looked at Morgans. "Could that be used as a publicity point?"
"Absolutely!"
Morgans chuckled. "I already have the newspaper headline in mind! 'Uta, the Songstress of Hope! Leading a Ruined Nation to Rebirth!'"
"Today's live broadcast has already caused a huge stir. Everyone listening praised it nonstop, and I've received countless calls."
"Using this as the hype, little Uta will soon become famous worldwide."
"Received countless calls?"
Ian raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah," Morgans said, "After the live broadcast, many listeners were so excited that they called our company to express their feelings."
"Make sure to filter those calls carefully,"
Ian said, "Don't let too much negative energy reach Uta."
In the movie, Uta decided to save the world after receiving too many negative messages from fans and planned to use Infinite Tsukuyomi on everyone.
"Understood," Morgans nodded.
This was easy for him.
"By the way, Lord Ian," Morgans suddenly remembered, "The World Summit is about to start soon. I heard the main topic this time revolves around the Revolutionary Army."
"The government wants all member nations to join the operation against the Revolutionary Army," Ian said calmly.
"The attack on Mary Geoise earlier really put them on edge."
"However," Tesoro chuckled lightly, "This should be a good thing for us, right?"
"Of course. The Revolutionary Army drawing the government's attention is definitely not bad," Ian smiled.
"Let them meet in peace; it has nothing to do with us."
Nothing to do with me.
That was Ian's thought.
But almost at the same time, at Fish-Man Island,
Neptune looked at the government official in the black suit in disbelief.
"Are you saying the World Government invited us to attend this World Summit?"
Is this for real, or a joke?
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