Chapter 339: If Imu Can Be Whitewashed for Killing Momonosuke, Why Not Kaido?
The moonlight outside the hut was cool and clear.
After Law and Kid left, the air inside the hut suddenly cooled, as if they were in an ice cellar, making it feel even colder.
"Now then, who's going to explain to me the commotion that happened tonight..."
Nami swept her gaze around with a smile that didn't reach her eyes. Everyone instantly felt a jolt, a prickling on their backs as if they were being stabbed by thorns, and couldn't help but shiver.
Reiner closed his eyes to rest, leaning against the window without making a sound.
He believed that as long as he didn't speak, someone would eventually jump out first to draw the lightning.
Zoro stood up with his sword, silently turning to leave this place of trouble.
"I'm a little tired. I should go to sleep."
"Y-you're right."
"Ah ha... haha..."
Chopper and Usopp followed with sheepish smiles.
—Crackle!
A blue electric light flashed, illuminating the room for a moment. Nami's face still had a cute, squinting smile:
"If you dare to walk out that door, then don't bother coming back to the ship in the future."
"—Hiss, urk!"
Thump, thump, thump!
Chopper and Usopp's faces turned pale as they retreated to a corner, hugging each other and trembling.
"Assassinating the shogun... you're quite impressive."
"Hahaha, not at all, Nami. They were all pretty weak."
Luffy grinned and scratched his head, completely oblivious to the raging fire that was about to engulf him.
"I knew it was you!"
Nami gritted her teeth and stood up. With one hand on her hip and the other pinching Luffy's face, she pulled him up and looked down at him with a glare:
"You're a great pirate now! You can kill the ruler of a country just like that! You've become lawless, haven't you!!"
"Wait a minute!"
Luffy waved his hands repeatedly and cried out in a panic:
"I didn't do it, Nami! It wasn't me, it was Reiner!"
"..."
Reiner's heart skipped a beat, and a corner of his mouth twitched.
"Reiner?"
Nami immediately looked over with a smile that wasn't a smile.
"So it was you."
"No, um, they started it."
Reiner waved his hand with a sheepish smile.
Nami just gave a cold smile.
"Heh heh."
"Let me explain, Nami..."
"Heh heh."
Reiner: "..."
Since it had come to this.
"Yes, it was me. It was all me."
Reiner sighed and simply confessed his guilt, saying with great determination:
"You can come at me. This has nothing to do with the others."
Chopper, moved: Thank you, Reiner~~
Usopp, in tears: Don't worry, Reiner. We won't tell anyone about you getting cozy with Komurasaki.
"I even entrusted you with the important task of looking after Luffy!"
Bang! Bang!
"Go and reflect on yourself, you bastard!!"
Bang! Bang!
The sounds of scolding and beating continuously echoed in the hut.
Under Reiner's great sacrifice, the others were lucky enough to escape this battlefield.
Unconsciously, the distant horizon had already turned a fish-belly white.
The dawn of a new day gradually rose from the horizon where the sea and sky met, dispelling the darkness and cold, and casting a trace of warmth over the land of Wano.
"We have to hurry too. Go back and prepare for the decisive battle. And Ashura Doji..."
"I want to go and see him. If we can get him to come back, we can increase our combat power by a lot."
The two had just walked out of the bamboo forest when Hiyori spoke to Denjiro with a firm tone.
"Shutenmaru..."
Denjiro murmured to himself, the image of a tall figure appearing in his mind.
Shutenmaru, who had once been a retainer of Oden along with him, was now back to his old profession as a mountain bandit, and was known as the strongest samurai in Wano Country today.
He had contacted him many years ago, but Shutenmaru had claimed that he was only a retainer of Oden, not of the Kozuki family, and had rejected him.
"I'm afraid you'll be disappointed this time. Perhaps twenty years is too long. Since Lord Oden's death, Shutenmaru no longer holds any hope for this country."
Denjiro sighed.
"Let's give it a try. It's better than sitting and waiting. And we can take this opportunity, with so many forces wanting to overthrow Kaido."
A hint of confidence appeared in Hiyori's eyes as she walked towards a distant mountain.
"Bring this news over. As long as we let him see a chance of success, I believe he will be willing to lend us his strength."
Even the pirates were preparing for war. She felt uneasy if she didn't do something.
"Mm. I'll go with you."
Denjiro nodded in response.
By the time the sun had fully risen, the turmoil from last night had quickly swept across the entire Wano Country, like the warm sun unsparingly shining on every corner.
On the island of [Onigashima], which faced Wano Country from the south across the sea.
This was the main base of the Beasts Pirates. The island was shaped like a demon's skull, with a pair of giant horns.
In the corridor of the palace, two men walked side by side towards a room.
One of them was broad and sturdy, with his yellow hair tied in a braid, his bangs cut straight.
The other was well-built, his entire body covered in black armor, with only a pair of cold eyes exposed.
They were the All-Stars of the Beasts Pirates, one of the three Calamities.
[King the Conflagration], with a bounty of 1,390,000,000 Berries, and [Jack the Drought], with a bounty of 1,000,000,000 Berries.
The news of Kurozumi Orochi's death had reached Onigashima last night. They had also immediately arranged for their subordinates to go to Wano Country to investigate the situation.
Just now, the intelligence that came back had shocked the two of them, and they had immediately come to report.
Opening the door, King and Jack came to an empty, dark room. A figure was sitting against a wall.
He was extremely burly, with black hair draped over his shoulders, a pair of long horns on his head, a dragon scale tattoo on his left shoulder, and his bare upper body was covered in knotted muscles like forged steel. His entire body exuded a wild aura, with only an 'X'-shaped scar on his abdomen being particularly conspicuous.
The Governor-General of the Beasts Pirates, known to the world as the Strongest Creature in the World, [Kaido of the Beasts]!
However, this man, who looked like a demon and was awe-inspiring at a glance...
...was now holding a wine gourd in one hand and wailing with his face in the other.
"Waaah—! Kurozumi Orochi, how could you be killed!"
"Yamato was taken away too! Who's going to be the shogun of Wano Country now? How could you be so useless, Kurozumi Orochi! Waaah!"
Tears splashed like rain from Kaido's eyes. He looked extremely sad.
Seeing this, the two who had come to report couldn't help but look like they had a headache.
"Mr. Kaido is drunk again."
"This is bad, boss! The one who killed Kurozumi Orochi... you should take a look at this first."
Jack held several wanted posters in his hand and showed them to Kaido. On them, without any surprise, were naturally the photos of Reiner and the others.
"According to the descriptions and portraits from the samurai, it has been confirmed that it is the Straw Hat crew. They have already infiltrated Wano Country."
"Wuwu, waah! Can't you see I'm sad? I don't care who it is, just go and kill... hmm...?"
"The Straw Hat crew? Hic!"
Hearing this, Kaido hiccupped, and his crying came to an abrupt end. His face was drunken, and his eyes were unfocused, clearly not yet sober.
"Let me hic, let me see."
He stood up and staggered over. Kaido snatched the wanted posters and stared at the photos on them.
They were not as ignorant of outside news as Wano Country. The name of Straw Hat had long been on their minds. He had not forgotten the artificial Devil Fruit factory that had been destroyed in Dressrosa.
And the other's identity... the younger brother of that bastard brat, Ace.
After looking for a good while...
Kaido suddenly, as if in a drunken fit, swung his spiked club while laughing wildly and smashing the ground.
Bang! Bang!
"Worororo! So this is the skinny monkey who defeated Linlin!"
"That stinky old hag really makes me laugh! Worororo!"
Compared to the destruction of his factory, what Kaido was more concerned about was naturally the defeat of Big Mom.
In comparison, the initial grudge was nothing. He had always given enough respect to the strong...
Of course, with the spiked club in his hand!
"Besides that, the remnant samurai of Oden, who have been secretly monitored by Kurozumi Orochi's ninjas, are also restless. It seems they have already colluded with the Straw Hat crew."
King said faintly. He looked at the unmoved Kaido and couldn't help but frown.
He's so drunk. He's probably not listening to what I'm saying.
At his side, Jack drew the two curved swords from his back and said resentfully:
"What do we do now, Mr. Kaido? Let me lead troops to capture the Straw Hat crew."
"And those samurai who are like weeds that can't be eliminated... I think we should take this opportunity to have a bloodbath in Wano Country and make them completely give up the thought of resisting."
A murderous intent was sharp in Jack's eyes.
"Whatever. They're just a few lingering samurai. Let them be."
Gulp, gulp~
Kaido was unconcerned. He raised the wine gourd in his hand and took another big swig.
Besides Oden, in his eyes, there was no one in this country worthy of the name of a samurai.
Samurai without strength, their swords so rusty that they would shatter at the touch of a fruit... he had no interest at all.
"Hah—hic—!"
Kaido let out a drunken burp and a turbid breath. His figure swayed, and with an unsteady step, he collapsed to the ground with a 'thump'.
"As for the Straw Hat crew, what are they doing? Are they planning to help them? Hic—!"
"Forget it. Whatever. They'll all fall under my club anyway."
"Waaah—! But what about the position of shogun of Wano Country?! The son I've taught for so many years actually ran off with that bastard Ace!"
With that, Kaido suddenly began to wail again. After crying for less than two seconds, he suddenly stopped and looked down at King:
"Hey, King. Why don't you be the shogun of Wano Country?"
"My apologies, Mr. Kaido. I refuse."
King said faintly.
Hearing this, Kaido swung his spiked club while cursing angrily.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
"Damn it! Damn Roger! That bastard! He had a son who's also a bastard!"
In an instant, the room trembled, and rubble flew.
Jack looked at King and whispered:
"Is the boss thinking about the young master again?"
"Probably."
King shook his head and sighed.
The evil dragon, who was heinous in the eyes of the people of Wano Country, was now like a child throwing a tantrum.
Crying one moment, laughing the next, and then getting angry. From time to time, he would ask who should be the shogun of Wano Country.
"Looking at him like this, Mr. Kaido is already completely drunk. It's useless to say more now."
"Are we just going to let them provoke us like this? I can't accept it! They're just a bunch of fledgling brats! What's there to be afraid of?"
Jack's tone was resentful as he stared at King.
"You're too reckless. Calm down."
King gave Jack a dissatisfied sidelong glance.
"The Straw Hat crew is already a publicly recognized Sea Emperor. The fact that they could defeat Big Mom means they have the strength to rival us. I don't want to have to go and save you again."
"Brother King!"
Jack clenched his fists, a little unconvinced.
A mere Straw Hat crew... who do you think I, Jack, am!
"Alright. I didn't say we're not doing anything."
King tried not to get into an argument with him. It would only be endless. He crossed his arms in front of his chest and asked instead:
"Where are Caesar and the two he brought?"
"Hmph."
Jack turned his head away and replied with a displeased expression:
"Caesar should be in Queen's laboratory. That brat and the samurai are locked up in the underground prison."
Caesar had built a secret research institute on Punk Hazard and had been secretly manufacturing Zoan-type Devil Fruits for Kaido, which were transported to Wano Country through Joker's channels.
After the Dressrosa incident, Joker's channels were quickly dismantled and divided up by the World Government and the Revolutionary Army. Caesar was naturally summoned back.
Unexpectedly, he had brought back two people.
Kaido had recognized their identities at a glance.
Especially that hateful brat.
Momonosuke!
Back then, it was that disgusting face that had interfered with his duel with Oden.
"Since the other party has sent us such a great gift, we should naturally return the favor."
King looked at Kaido, a cold glint in his eyes as he said coldly:
"The Straw Hat crew killed Kurozumi Orochi. We'll send that brat's corpse to Wano Country and display it in the streets. What do you think, Mr. Kaido?"
"Hic! Oden's son..."
A trace of clarity returned to Kaido's unfocused eyes. He looked at King and suddenly, a corner of his mouth lifted into a cold, sharp smile:
"They killed the shogun of Wano Country, so we'll kill a 'shogun' and send him back...?"
"That's not a bad idea, King. As expected, you should be the shogun of Wano Country."
"..."
Looking at the drunken Kaido, a drop of cold sweat couldn't help but trickle down from inside King's helmet.
He had a feeling that if he refused now, something very bad would happen.
"Ahem. Um, Queen seems to be quite interested in the position of shogun."
King coughed dryly, his hand covering his mouth as he spoke.
"Oh? Queen wants to be the shogun?"
"Yes."
King nodded without blushing.
"Hahaha! Just in time for the Fire Festival in a few days! We'll announce this news to Wano Country then!"
Gulp, gulp~
Kaido laughed wildly, tilted his head back, and took another big swig of wine. The overflowing liquid slid down his body, over his wild, powerful muscles.
"Ah—hic!"
Kaido let out a drunken burp and a turbid breath. He put down his wine gourd and looked at King:
"As for that matter just now, just do as you said. I believe they will like this gift."
"Yes, sir."
King nodded in response and turned to leave with Jack.
In the dark room, only Kaido was left. His cloudy eyes gradually became cold and sharp, his gaze burning.
"Roger and Whitebeard died one after another. This sea has been quiet for too long. It's so boring it makes you want to die."
"Straw Hat, Black Snake Reiner... I hope you're enough to entertain me..."
By noon, on the most prosperous and lively street in the Flower Capital, in front of the shogun's mansion.
The Beasts Pirates' Headliner, Holdem, a man with a lion's tail and a lion's head protruding from his abdomen, was leading several of his subordinates to set up an execution platform.
Behind Holdem, the onlooking crowd was packed.
"Whose child is this?"
"I don't know. He probably did something to offend them."
"These damn pirates! To actually lay their hands on a child."
"Keep your voice down! Do you want to die?"
Looking at the few pirates tying a brat's corpse to a high wooden frame, the crowd discussed in low voices.
(End of chapter)
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