The Sabaody Archipelago, at its core, was formed by the sprawling root system of the massive Yarukiman Mangroves. So, when Kaguya Ōtsutsuki proposed transforming these mangroves, it was essentially a plan to reshape the entire archipelago. Turning the Sabaody Archipelago into a Chakra God Tree? The idea was nothing short of audacious.
But what caught Lin Xuan's attention even more was that Kaguya had come to him first, explaining her plan before taking any action. He glanced at her, her expression calm and composed, and a faint smile tugged at his lips. "Why didn't you just go ahead and do it? Why come to me first?"
A flicker of unease crossed Kaguya's pale face, but she quickly masked it with indifference. "This is your territory, after all. I thought it'd be better to discuss it with you first."
Lin Xuan's smile widened. "And what if I don't agree to this?"
Kaguya's response was serene, almost dismissive. "You'll agree."
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Oh? You're that confident?"
Kaguya's gaze steadied as she spoke. "From the moment you had that Orochimaru guy set up a medical research department, I could tell you're curious about many things—especially the power of this world's Devil Fruits."
Lin Xuan frowned slightly, not quite following. "And how does that connect to me approving your plan to transform the archipelago?"
Kaguya took a deep breath, her voice measured. "From what I've learned, Devil Fruits are a unique power in this world. If I succeed in cultivating a God Tree here, I might be able to unravel the source of that power."
Lin Xuan's eyes lit up, a spark of surprise flashing through them. "The God Tree can do that?"
"Of course," Kaguya replied. "Every planet has its own unique natural energy. A God Tree grown in this world would produce fruits unlike any other."
"That's incredible!" Lin Xuan marveled, a playful thought striking him. "So, what, you're saying the God Tree might actually bear Devil Fruits?"
Kaguya paused, considering. "It's not impossible."
"Seriously?" Lin Xuan's shock gave way to excitement. "Well, what are we waiting for? Get to it!"
The origins of Devil Fruits in the world of One Piece had sparked countless theories back on Earth. Many speculated that Devil Fruits stemmed from a Mother Tree, though no one knew where it was or what form it took. Some fanfictions even revolved around quests to find this mythical tree. But compared to those ideas, Lin Xuan's ambition was on another level—he was about to cultivate his own Devil Fruit Mother Tree! The thought of the locals' stunned faces when they saw the Sabaody Archipelago transformed into a tree bearing Devil Fruits made him grin. The prestige he'd gain from that would be astronomical.
Kaguya, caught off guard by his swift agreement, gave him an odd look. "Aren't you worried? If I cultivate a God Tree and regain my full strength, I could break free from your control."
Lin Xuan chuckled, unfazed. "You seem to forget—I was able to command Uchiha Madara and the others to take you down from a distance. Do you really think I couldn't handle you myself?"
Kaguya's expression tightened, but she had no retort. Deep down, she knew she didn't stand a chance against Lin Xuan, even if she regained her full power. From what she'd learned, Lin Xuan could summon warriors from other dimensions to fight for him. Who knew what kind of overpowered beings he might call upon to crush her?
The more Kaguya learned about Lin Xuan, the more terrifying he seemed—an enigma too deep to fathom.
Meanwhile, a new idea sparked in Lin Xuan's mind. What if he let Kaguya regain her strength and unleash an Infinite Tsukuyomi on the One Piece world? The chaos would shake the entire globe. Then, if he stepped in to decisively subdue her, the prestige he'd earn would be off the charts. He wasn't worried about his ability to pull it off. With the system on his side, there was no way Kaguya could outpace his growth. He'd be a fool to let that happen.
Grinning, he asked, "By the way, do you need any seeds or special conditions to cultivate the God Tree? Anything I can help with?"
Kaguya's resolve wavered further at his casual offer. If he was this confident, daring to help her cultivate a God Tree, he clearly had no fear of her turning against him. She shook her head lightly. "No need. I can use my own chakra and our clan's secret techniques to transform the tree."
Lin Xuan nodded. "How long will it take?"
"About six months," Kaguya estimated.
"Got it. Work fast—I want to see results!" Lin Xuan said, his tone encouraging but firm.
Kaguya was speechless. This guy really didn't see her as a threat at all. But instead of resentment, she felt a growing sense of awe. Without another word, she left to begin her transformation of the Sabaody Archipelago.
Not long after, the shinobi from the Naruto world—minus Minato Namikaze and his team, who were out on a mission—gathered before Lin Xuan. Hashirama Senju, ever curious, spoke up. "Lin Xuan, why'd you call us all here?"
Lin Xuan scanned the group, noting that nearly everyone was present. "I wanted to ask—do you guys want to leave the Sabaody Archipelago and explore the rest of this world?"
"Absolutely!" the shinobi answered in unison, their voices brimming with enthusiasm.
"Perfect." Lin Xuan's smile grew sharp. "Then here's the plan: I want you to spread out across the world and stir things up. The bigger the splash, the better!"
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