…
A few days later, inside Is's castle.
Rem and Ram quickly became close with Tatsumaki and the others.
After all, they were all girls, and Rem and Ram looked especially adorable in their maid outfits.
Tatsumaki, Unohana Retsu, and many of the household maids had taken a liking to them.
On this day—
Is was lying on a soft sofa, drinking coffee while reading the newspaper.
"Is, want to go shopping with us?"
Tatsumaki rushed over and asked with a smile.
"No."
Is shook his head calmly and set down his coffee.
"Why?"
Tatsumaki put her hands on her hips and demanded.
"Shopping is something girls do. Why drag me along?"
Is flipped another page of the newspaper without even looking at her.
"Wouldn't it be better if you came with us?"
Tatsumaki wrapped her arms around his.
"You could ask Sister Retsu, or Rem and Ram. Can't they go with you?"
Closing the newspaper, Is took another sip of coffee.
"They're all going."
Tatsumaki smiled.
"But we want you to come too."
"I still need to train this afternoon."
Stretching lazily on the sofa, Is replied.
He had just finished eating.
After reading the paper and resting for a bit—
He planned to continue training.
After all—
The only way to keep growing stronger was through relentless effort.
"Don't you get bored staying home and training all the time?"
Unohana Retsu suddenly appeared nearby with her arms folded.
"Your strength has already surpassed most people in this world."
"Why not go out occasionally?"
"Relax a little."
"Surpassed most people…"
"…but not everyone."
Is answered calmly.
"No one's trying to kill you."
Tatsumaki puffed out her cheeks unhappily.
"Can't you just go shopping with us?"
"Wouldn't accompanying Rem and Ram to buy clothes be nice?"
"…Fine. Fine."
…
Unable to withstand their persistent pestering—
Is finally agreed.
Back Garden
"Madara, Acnologia, want to go shopping?"
Is walked into the garden and asked the two who were sleeping on rocking chairs.
"Huh? Shopping?"
Acnologia glanced at Is before lying back down.
"No. I'm sunbathing."
"…You actually refused?"
Is looked speechless.
Normally—
Any chance to leave Mary Geoise would excite Acnologia.
Yet this time—
He declined.
Clearly the sun had corrupted him.
"I'm not going either."
Uchiha Madara moved his rocking chair further beneath the shade and continued sleeping.
"…Alright."
"Then I alone shall endure the suffering known as shopping."
Is spread his hands helplessly.
Hashirama had disappeared somewhere.
The Old Heavenly Master was cultivating.
Yoriichi was practicing swordsmanship.
So—
Only Is remained to accompany them.
…
Is, Tatsumaki, Unohana Retsu, Rem, and Ram left the castle and departed Mary Geoise.
After taking the lift—
They arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago.
The Sabaody Archipelago was enormous.
Areas 1–29: Human trafficking shops, auction houses, lawless zones, etc.
Areas 30–39: Bubble parks and entertainment areas.
Areas 40–49: Tourist districts, specialty shops, etc.
Areas 50–59: Shipyards and coating craftsmen.
Areas 60–69: Marine bases and government entrances.
Areas 70–79: Hotel districts.
Is accompanied Rem and the others to Area 42, known for tourism and shopping.
The group stopped inside a clothing store.
Rem and Ram were selecting new outfits.
Since arriving in this world—
They only had their maid uniforms.
Although Tatsumaki and Unohana had lent them clothes—
They didn't fit properly.
Thus—
They decided to buy some.
Around Is—
Many ordinary residents and pirates of Sabaody had gathered.
The moment they recognized him—
Shock filled their faces.
One pirate repeatedly unfolded the newspaper in his hand before looking toward Is again.
After confirming several times—
There was no mistake.
The man before them—
Was the hero of the world.
The one who personally ended Rocks.
The man known as God—
Aurelius D. Virel Is.
Although a Celestial Dragon—
He was entirely different from the decadent nobles living off privilege.
Is possessed genuine overwhelming strength.
The crowd whispered endlessly.
Women discussed Is's handsome appearance.
Men discussed his power.
"They seem to be talking about you, Is."
After selecting clothes, Rem quietly approached and reminded him.
She had only recently arrived in this world.
Having never read the news—
She didn't yet know what kind of person Is was.
"It's fine."
"No need to mind them."
Is glanced at the crowd indifferently.
"L-Lord Aurelius D. Virel Is just looked at me…"
One woman said dreamily, nearly drooling.
"D-Does that mean he noticed me?"
If they could become involved with someone like Aurelius D. Virel Is—
Their future would undoubtedly be filled with luxury.
Besides—
He was handsome.
Following him would be pure profit.
"Nonsense!"
Another woman beside her scoffed.
"Lord Aurelius D. Virel Is was clearly looking at me!"
"You think someone like him would notice you?"
The moment she looked toward Is—
She too became lovestruck.
"What did you say?!"
"He was looking at me!"
"No, me!"
The two women instantly began fighting.
…
"You're still ridiculously popular, Is."
Tatsumaki folded her arms.
"Is that my fault?"
Is shrugged helplessly.
There were indeed many attractive women among the crowd.
But—
He wasn't interested.
Any random maid in his household could surpass them by several levels.
Suddenly—
A woman rushed toward Is.
Before she could get close—
Tatsumaki froze her midair with telekinesis.
"You've got some nerve."
Is frowned slightly.
"Trying to approach a Celestial Dragon?"
The woman's cheeks flushed red.
Acting weak—
She collapsed to the ground as though waiting for Is to help her up.
Frankly—
Her method was painfully obvious.
Trying to attract Is's attention like this was foolish.
"..."
Without even sparing her another glance—
Is stepped over her and walked away.
Tatsumaki, however—
Landed nearby and deliberately stepped on her once before leaving.
Among the crowd—
A man dressed in a black cloak watched Is with interest.
A faint smile formed on his lips.
"So it's true…"
"How interesting."
His cloak slowly fell away.
The one beneath—
Was Red Count.
"The desires within his heart are simple."
"Not complicated."
"Nor filled with twisted impulses."
"As expected…"
"…of a man granted the title of God by the world."
Red Count smiled faintly.
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