"But... there are lots of people watching me outside."
Yamato looked troubled. But expectant little eyes already betrayed her—she really wanted to run out and play freely.
After all, just a kid~
"No problem. I have my ways."
"Ways?"
"Thud..."
"Thud..."
"Whoosh—"
Overwhelming power swept through. Beasts Pirates without main officers? Like roadside weeds to Aus.
Could crush them casually.
"Hey, grunt."
Aus sat the little loli on his shoulder. Deliberately left one conscious soldier. Stepped on his Viking-style helmet. Tone casual.
"When Kaido gets back, tell him I, Aus, took his daughter. I'll return her in a bit."
"Let's go play~"
Yamato completely convinced of Aus's identity. After all, such powerful existence being Father's friend made perfect sense, right?
Had to say—someone dedicated to becoming an idiot should already be an idiot.
So easily abducted!
When Kaido returned to base escorting Oden and others, seeing fallen Beasts Pirates members everywhere—head instantly buzzed.
"What the hell happened?!"
Furious Kaido saw only conscious soldier. Grabbed his collar. Pupils filled with killing intent.
Soldier nearly pissed himself. Tears streaming:
"Kaido-aniki, it was... it was... that Black Emperor Doctor Aus!
Young Master Yamato was also abducted by that guy!"
"What?!"
"AUS!"
Wano Country outskirts. Young Yamato sitting on his shoulder. Aus's figure in a blink already hundreds of kilometers away.
Didn't know where this was. Should've left Kaido's territory.
At least quite prosperous. Streets pretty lively.
"Hey hey, Uncle Aus, what's the outside sea like?"
Young Yamato showed longing for outside world. Perhaps just her nature.
"You're so strong, you must've been to lots of places!"
Yamato's eyes sparkled. Aus held her in his arms. She grabbed his collar, blinking. Smile very pure.
Made Aus unable to refuse. Just pinched her cheeks. Patted her head.
Though he'd seen Yamato constantly shouting "I am Kozuki Oden," looking somewhat unlikeable—
But none of that had happened yet.
Ultimately, just a blank slate not yet painted by the world. Just happened to encounter Kozuki Oden—outstanding idiot among idiots.
Then successfully led this idiot Yamato astray.
Kaido, rough guy, only knew violence with violence. Tried using cruel methods to make Yamato realize her proper position and worldview.
Unfortunately had opposite effect.
Just like Garp punching Luffy. Luffy still insisted on becoming Pirate King.
These types—either educate during blank slate period, or use cruel reality to shatter convictions.
Just beating them? Useless. Idealists had hardest heads.
Next—
Time for worldview reformation master Lord Aus to take up the brush!
"On the seas, there are many interesting things..."
Aus casually tossed gold coins. Bought candied hawthorn and snacks. Let Yamato sit in his arms. Strolling while telling stories.
What stories?
Of course, Lord Aus's legendary life~
What Kozuki Oden encountered at sea, Aus encountered too.
What Kozuki Oden never saw, Aus also saw.
Even that guy's voyage diary, Yamato could read with relish—showed how barren her spiritual world really was.
Like spiritual little sister meeting real society person. Blank space in heart being filled bit by bit.
Aus narrated his autobiography.
"This world has four vast seas, plus one legendary sailing zone—the Grand Line!"
"I've been to many interesting islands. Moving castles. Trampoline forests like rubber. Glaciers that instantly freeze people. Ground that starts burning when you step on it.
Also, islands and houses entirely made of chocolate, cookies, sweets. Even rivers are juice. Trees and flowers can talk..."
"Giants taller than ten-story buildings. Tontatta tribe small as hands. Long-arm tribe with three-jointed arms. Three-eye tribe with three eyes. Fish-men who can live and breathe underwater..."
"The clouds in sky can be inhabited too. Called Skypiea. The god there is my underling."
Looking at Aus's entire life? Could completely describe it as power fantasy novel.
Completely dumbfounded little Yamato.
Gradually, little one understood significance of names like Kaido and Aus in the world. Even more impressed by Aus's domineering presence.
So cool!
Alone, fought Marine Headquarters for his captain.
Whoever he met had to give him face.
Even defeated Father and his companions.
Yamato never heard so many stories. Compared to Oden's so-called travels, Aus's stories were undoubtedly more spectacular and impactful.
Mouth gaping, listening to Aus's travel stories. Yamato's eyes sparkled. Kept pestering Aus to continue.
But over ten years of travel—how could it be told in few words?
Even though Aus was patient, savoring delicacies while narrating, Yamato still unconsciously fell asleep after several hours.
Still holding candied hawthorn Aus bought her.
Aus held her. Clearly saw even asleep, she mumbled:
"Marines... are you qualified... to be my opponent, Lord Yamato..."
"Kaido... come at me together..."
Snot bubble expanding and contracting. Little girl murmured in sleep.
Well then~
Excellent results.
If she was inexperienced, then show her the world.
Though wording wasn't quite accurate—Aus didn't take Yamato to sea—but principle was same.
Next, just prevent Yamato from seeing Oden's execution. Then her life trajectory would definitely change dramatically.
At least one less tomboy shouting "I am the great Oden." Looking quite annoying.
Then what would appear instead?
Aus?
"I'm Yamato, known as Black Emperor Aus. Pleased to meet you!"
Just imagining that line made Aus want to laugh. Especially curious about Kaido's expression.
Really interesting~
~~~~❃❃~~~~~~~~❃❃~~~~
Read up to (50+ ) advanced chapters on Patre\on
Visit us here: patreon.com/DarkGolds
Happy reading, everyone!