"Shinra Tensei!"
When the massive rock formation was only three meters away from him, Arthur gave another quiet command.
In an instant, the gravitational pull acting on the rock shifted into a violent repulsive force.
The sudden disappearance of attraction combined with the explosive surge of repulsion instantly shattered the structure of the rock.
BOOM!!!
With a thunderous explosion, the entire artificial mountain burst apart.
Countless fragments shot outward like cannonballs.
Yet just as the stones were about to hit Arthur—
It was as if they struck an invisible wall.
Each piece shattered further into smaller debris and was flung away.
When the dust settled, the once pristine courtyard floor was now covered with rubble and dust.
Arthur carefully assessed his condition.
"The stamina consumption isn't too high."
"And the interval between Shinra Tensei and Banshō Ten'in is under five seconds. That's acceptable."
"But these are only the most basic versions."
"In real combat, the stamina cost would definitely increase."
"And that's not even considering large-scale techniques like Chibaku Tensei, Super Shinra Tensei, or summoning the Gedo Statue…"
"With my current physical condition, those are impossible."
After thinking it through, he came to a clear conclusion.
Even though he now possessed the Rinnegan, his stamina was still insufficient.
If he wanted to fight the true monsters of this world—
He still had a long road ahead.
However, if it was merely for self-defense, his current strength was more than enough.
"But self-defense isn't my goal."
"Looks like it's time to start training seriously."
Arthur clenched his fist and smiled confidently.
At that moment—
"Your Majesty! Are you alright? What happened?!"
Hearing the loud explosion, the little maid Elia hurried into the courtyard.
Seeing the shattered ground and Arthur standing among the debris, she panicked immediately.
"I'm fine."
Arthur turned around and reassured her with a gentle smile.
"Y-Your Majesty… your eyes…"
Elia's eyes widened in shock as she stared at him.
"That's a secret."
Arthur smiled mysteriously.
He blinked once—
And the Rinnegan instantly returned to his normal black eyes.
He lightly tapped Elia's head.
"Alright, stop staring."
"Take me to lunch."
"Oh… y-yes, Your Majesty!"
Blushing deeply, Elia quickly lowered her head and hurried to lead him toward the dining hall.
Night soon fell.
Inside a newly prepared training room, Arthur was exercising intensely.
Bare-chested and drenched in sweat, he continued doing sit-ups while breathing heavily.
"One thousand four hundred thirty-six…"
"One thousand four hundred thirty-seven…"
"One thousand four hundred thirty-eight…"
Sweat ran down his face and shoulders like rain.
His abdominal muscles trembled with fatigue.
Finally—
At one thousand five hundred, he could no longer lift himself up.
Breathing deeply, he collapsed onto the mat.
Grabbing a towel, he wiped the sweat from his body and glanced at the clock on the wall.
Only then did he realize—
He had been training for nearly three hours.
"They should've finished the investigation by now…"
After muttering to himself, Arthur left the training room.
He took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and returned to his bedroom.
Swish.
The moment he entered—
White Fang suddenly appeared inside the room.
"Your Majesty."
"These are the basic intelligence reports on several nearby countries."
He handed over a document before continuing.
"Additionally, the pirate activity within the Kingdom of Zephir has been fully investigated."
"There are currently three pirate crews, totaling over two hundred members."
"Two of them have been causing constant trouble in the towns."
"Causing trouble?"
Arthur took the document and sneered.
"Tomorrow, have Stanley lead the Kingdom Army and wipe them out."
"Send a few ANBU squads to accompany them."
"If the army can't handle it, the ANBU will intervene."
He paused briefly before continuing coldly.
"And inform Stanley of this new rule."
"Any pirate crew entering the Kingdom of Zephir must register with the kingdom, pay an entry tax, and surrender all firearms and weapons."
"And those who refuse…"
Arthur's eyes turned icy.
"Anyone who enters our territory without permission and causes trouble—"
"Will be executed publicly."
"No exceptions."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
White Fang accepted the order.
His figure flashed—
And he disappeared instantly.
Arthur sat down at his desk and opened the intelligence file.
"Next…"
"Let's see which country should become the first target in Zephir Kingdom's conquest of the world."
A faint smile appeared on his lips as he began reading.
As a citizen of the Kingdom of Zephir, Bata had always believed his life was cursed.
All the misfortune began the day the former king refused to join the World Government.
After that, more and more pirates treated Zephir as their personal playground.
Conflicts between the kingdom, underground forces, and pirate crews erupted constantly.
Then came the devastating attack by the Gambino Family.
The kingdom nearly fell into complete ruin.
The king was assassinated.
The commander died heroically.
The army suffered massive losses.
Bata had once believed the kingdom was finished.
That he and his family would never live peacefully again.
But fate suddenly changed.
The previously unremarkable Prince Arthur had somehow led the kingdom to annihilate the Gambino Family.
Not only that—
He had ascended the throne and declared that he would make Zephir Kingdom the strongest nation in the world.
The news filled Bata's family with hope.
They were inspired by their new king's ambition.
And they were grateful simply to be able to live peacefully again.
Even Bata's seven- or eight-year-old daughter had become completely infatuated with the new king.
She even declared proudly:
"When I grow up, I'm going to marry the king!"
Bata laughed when he heard that, though he couldn't help feeling emotional.
This young king truly seemed extraordinary.
Could the Kingdom of Zephir really grow stronger and more prosperous in the future?
With that hopeful thought in his heart—
Bata and his family finally enjoyed their first peaceful night of sleep in a long time.
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