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Wano Country, Kuri Inari Shrine.
The shrine maiden knelt on the ground, secretly tucking her large tail behind her back, and asked nervously.
"Daichi-sama, are you going to divine again?"
"That's right."
Daichi smiled and nodded.
A major project was about to begin, so naturally he had to go to the temple to get a good fortune slip. His hometown believed in this.
"Don't worry, this time I'm asking about my career!"
"That's good."
The shrine maiden breathed a sigh of relief.
Her tail fur was saved.
"Daichi-sama!"
The shrine maiden's eyes showed anticipation.
"Divination costs 10 silver, a wish plaque costs 20 silver, and an amulet is only 5 silver. If you buy the whole set, the Inari God will surely bless you with all your wishes fulfilled and a smooth career, and there's even a discount!"
Daichi opened his mouth.
This woman was asking him for money?
Seeing Daichi's dark face, the shrine maiden's heart skipped a beat, and she asked nervously, "Daichi-sama, you didn't forget to bring money, did you?"
Last time she didn't collect money, she lost so much!
She couldn't let it be for free again!
Was it easy for her to earn a little money?
"I didn't bring any, indeed. Wait a moment."
Daichi slowly shook his head, looking at the fox woman with a cold gaze. He took out a Transponder Snail from his pocket and contacted his subordinate.
"Gazelleman, immediately send 1000 gold to Kuri Inari Shrine!"
"Eh?!"
Half an hour later.
"Hoo~hoo~"
Gazelleman held his waist, breathing heavily with a pained expression.
He was so tired, he felt like he was going to die!
Daichi's forehead was covered in black lines.
"Stop panting, it's annoying."
"So... sorry... hoo~"
Gazelleman carefully took out the money bag and placed it in front of Daichi, then held his waist and walked out with trembling legs.
The shrine maiden's eyes lit up, staring intently at the money bag.
She heard it just now!
A full 1000 gold!
Could it be an offering to the shrine?
Daichi opened the money bag, revealing the golden coins, then picked up one and dangled it in front of the fox woman's eyes.
The woman's eyes followed it, not blinking at all.
Daichi narrowed his eyes and placed the gold coin in front of her.
"Let's divine first!"
"Alright, Daichi-sama!"
With a "shhh" sound, the shrine maiden stuffed the gold coin into her sleeve, then smiled brightly and interpreted the divination for Daichi.
Hmm?
Why was it 'Great Fortune' again!
Oh well, this shrine maiden was in a good mood today.
"Daichi-sama, your fortune is favorable, your wealth is prosperous, Great Fortune!"
"Not bad."
Daichi laughed heartily.
Indeed, his luck was very good!
The shrine maiden secretly glanced at the money on the ground and asked hopefully, "Daichi-sama, do you have anything else to do?"
"No."
Daichi shook his head. Seeing the shrine maiden's disappointed expression, he smiled playfully.
"You haven't given me my change yet!"
"Ah?!"
The shrine maiden's eyes were dazed.
He wanted change?!
That was her money!
Once it entered her pocket, it was hers!
Daichi smiled and said, "Is there a problem?"
"No... no!"
You hateful bastard!
She would definitely curse him with a voodoo doll later!
The shrine maiden took out her money jar with a pained expression, pulling out silver coins one by one. Every time she took one out, her heart ached as she closed her eyes. It was money she was taking, but tears she was shedding.
This money was her lifeblood.
Daichi watched the woman count the money with a smile. One gold coin was 100 gold, equivalent to 10,000 silver. This meant he needed 9990 silver in change. Even so, the fox woman had no intention of waiving the fee.
It took a full ten minutes to finally gather 9990 silver, but the woman seemed afraid of giving too much and recounted it again, still not satisfied.
She recounted it three times!
The shrine maiden's eyes were filled with tears and reluctance. She closed her eyes in pain and forcefully pushed the money to Daichi with both hands.
"Daichi-sama, your change!"
"Thanks."
Daichi yawned.
This woman almost made him fall asleep.
"Divination is 10 silver, right?"
"Yes."
The shrine maiden secretly gritted her teeth.
Next time this scoundrel came for divination, she would definitely raise the price!
"Very good, all of this is for you!"
Daichi smiled and pushed all the money on the ground back to her. Even the remaining 900 gold beside it, he gave it all to her.
The shrine maiden's eyes went wide.
"A total of 990 gold and 90 silver!"
Daichi coldly calculated. "You still owe me 9999 divination sessions. From now on, you'll divine for me every day!"
"Also, pack your bags. You're coming out to sea with me tomorrow!"
He came to find this fox woman, and divination was just a side thing. According to her divination, Zou was likely to be in the northwest.
That was the Calm Belt.
So he had to take her with him to see if he could find Zou along the way. The strength of those Minks warriors was quite impressive, and the Cat and Dog Kings were Oden's retainers, so it was better to deal with them early.
He didn't want to see Jack get beaten up!
"Eh?!"
The shrine maiden was overjoyed.
All this money was for her?
No, no, 9999 divinations!
One divination a day, 365 times a year!
That meant she had to divine for 27 consecutive years!
What a big business, haha—
Wait, still not right!
Why did she have to go with him?!
She didn't want to leave the shrine!
Daichi walked out of the room and instructed Gazelleman, who was standing by the door. "Come and pick up the shrine maiden tomorrow. If she refuses, pull out all the fur on her tail one by one, then tie her up and send her to the ship!"
"Don't waste the pulled fox fur. Make it into a scarf. I'll keep it to give as a gift."
"Yes, Daichi-sama!"
Gazelleman swallowed, looking at the shrine maiden with some pity.
To be targeted by Daichi-sama.
How pathetic!
The shrine maiden hugged her fluffy tail tightly, money falling from her body in fright.
He wanted to pull out her fur?
And one by one?!
Devil! This man was definitely a devil!
The next morning, Hakumai Submarine Port.
The shrine maiden boarded the ship with a pile of large and small bags. To protect her fur, she ultimately didn't dare to protest.
"Great Omen of Misfortune!"
"The divination is a Great Omen of Misfortune!"
"Today is not suitable for going out to sea!"
"Nonsense, feudal superstition!"
"Set sail!"
Because the distance wasn't far, Daichi brought a certain pleading wife with him this time, to save her from causing trouble at home.
Moreover, the girl had another wonderful use.
"Wahahaha, Daichi, I'm best at building houses!"
"Go for it, I'm rooting for you!"
Meanwhile, Elbaf.
Red Hair had already left, and the pirates under him had also departed. Staying in Elbaf was safe, but they had their own hometowns.
Sun World, Giant Village.
After several months of reconstruction, Elbaf had regained its vitality. The Giant warriors had all picked up their weapons again to train, and they frequently engaged in fierce duels in the gladiatorial arena.
The Walrus School also underwent reforms, beginning to instruct children in cultivation. The Giant children wielded wooden swords and shouted, their spirit completely different from before.
The entire Giant race had a new look.
"Hajrudin is back!"
Hajrudin returned to the village with his companions and was warmly welcomed.
Night fell, at the village tavern.
The Giants crowded inside the tavern.
"Hajrudin, is there anything you're back for this time?"
"I heard you fought Red Hair!"
"Hahaha, you weren't knocked down, were you!"
Facing the Giants' greetings, Hajrudin had a dark face, finding it a bit hard to speak. "I'm back this time to recruit some Giants to help with something."
"Just say whatever you need, are you going to destroy some country?"
The Giants patted their chests, their eyes full of anticipation.
Ever since Hajrudin picked up Mjolnir, they had regarded Hajrudin as the future King of the Giants. Even if they had to fight to the death for him, they wouldn't hesitate in the slightest.
Hajrudin took a deep breath.
However unwilling he was, he had to complete the task Daichi had given him!
"I have a temporary job here. We plan to build two large fortresses, and we need 100 Giant laborers!"
"Room and board included, excellent benefits!"
"Plus holidays and bonuses!"