Strange, very strange.
Water Behind said he didn't know about the Eight Great Devils, so he must not have participated in the final battle.
This means he wasn't sealed within the Shikon Jewel and had been missing for a long time.
So why did he suddenly appear now?
And what exactly are Saints and God's Right Seat?
Can God's Right Seat oppose the Devil Lords?
He called himself Water Behind, and one of the Four Great Kings also controls water. Could they be related?
Too many questions swirled in Tsuru's mind. Even as the Navy's Grand Advisor, she couldn't wrap her head around it all at once.
"Mr. Water Behind, are you interested in coming with us to Marine Headquarters?" A Xing suddenly asked.
Tsuru glanced at A Xing but didn't object.
Even though Water Behind's identity needed to be clarified, and his words might not be true, it was always worth inviting him to Marine Headquarters first.
"I have my own tasks to attend to," Water Behind replied.
"... What tasks?" Tsuru asked quietly.
"To eliminate the root causes of chaos in this world."
Water Behind's voice was calm, and he vanished the next moment.
Too fast...
What are the root causes of chaos in this world?
What did he mean by that?
"He's gone," A Xing said in a low voice. "What should we do next?"
"Let's head back and take Rosinante with us," Tsuru sighed. A mysterious person suddenly appeared—friend or foe, we do not know."
...
The information about their encounter with Water Behind quickly reached the Five Elders.
Makima, after screening a new batch of superhumans in the Pandora Room, received a letter from the Five Elders.
The quality of the children sent by the World Government was improving, and they adapted well to the training.
At least, it was much better than the initial batches.
The first batch of superhumans had already reached their limits and left. Some joined the Black Order, others joined the CP, and some even became guards in Mariejois.
Of course...
All of them were still in reserve!
Even though they had evolved with superpowers, their talents limited their strength.
However, they trained in more than just telekinesis. Alongside telekinesis, they underwent other forms of training, raising their potential above that of their predecessors.
Though still young, they would inevitably become a significant force in their respective institutions as they grew.
And this force would only grow stronger...
After receiving the letter from the Five Elders, Makima put aside her arrangements and headed to Mariejois.
Upon entering the Room of Authority in Pangaea Castle, she found Tsuru.
"I heard Vice Admiral Tsuru encountered 'Water Behind.'"
Makima, sitting down, said casually, "No wonder the five of you were so eager to call me over."
As her cooperation with the World Government deepened, she became more relaxed in the Room of Authority.
She sat alongside the Five Elders while Tsuru had to stand.
Not just Tsuru, but even the admirals and the fleet admiral had to stand.
"It went like this."
Not minding the difference, Tsuru began recounting her encounter with Water Behind.
After she finished, one of the Five Elders, leaning on his sword, looked at Makima and asked, "What do you think of his words?"
"I've heard of the organization God's Right Seat, but that was a long time ago," Makima said, crossing her legs and smiling. "Legend has it that it consisted of four individuals who eliminated 'Original Sin,' each like an angel walking the earth, capable of fighting the Devil Lords on equal footing."
Capable of fighting the Devil Lords on equal footing!?
They couldn't help but recall Aatrox, who had appeared in Alabasta, and the fear he instilled. Even Roger needed the power boost from the Hell Key to fight an injured Aatrox equally.
And yet, could God's Right Seat fight the Devil Lords equally?
That seemed too exaggerated!
Seeing their expressions, Makima knew what they were thinking and added softly, "They, like the Four Great Kings, represent 'Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind.' These four elements form the foundation of this world. In that era, both humans and devils sought to strengthen themselves in these directions."
"And your guess is correct. The Four Great Kings were indeed the earliest Devil Lords. But as time passed and more Devil Lords emerged, they dropped the Four Great Kings title and were simply called the Eight Great Devils."
The Five Elders and Tsuru processed Makima's information. A bearded elder asked, "And what are Saints?"
Makima replied, "Individuals whose bodies are partially aligned with divine aspects. Such people are extremely rare, with fewer than twenty Saints throughout history."
"No wonder Water Behind said he is 'both a Saint and a member of God's Right Seat,'" a younger elder sneered. "He's rare among the rare."
There were fewer than twenty saints, and God's Right Seat had only four members. He was indeed rare.
Saints were partly aligned with divine aspects, and God's Right Seat eliminated Original Sin. It sounded very religious.
One elder asked, "What does God represent?"
They would never claim the Celestial Dragons as gods. They knew better than to call the Celestial Dragons gods.
If a true god existed, they would not use the term for the Celestial Dragons.
"... I'm not sure," Makima shook her head. "The era of the Four Great Kings was interrupted, and much information about God's Right Seat and that era disappeared. It wasn't until later that four more Devil Lords rose."
"I come from that later period and only know some legends about God's Right Seat and God."
"Then why would God's Right Seat, long gone, suddenly appear in this era?" the elder with the long sword frowned.
"That..." Makima hesitated. "I don't know. I can try to find him and ask, but I can't guarantee he'll reveal everything."
Suddenly, a guard entered and addressed those in the Room of Authority.
"The closely monitored 'Water Behind' is rapidly..."
"Approaching the Roger Pirates!"
The Five Elders and Tsuru were instantly shocked!