Wano Country, Flower Capital.
As the former capital of Wano Country, it was also where the Shogun of Wano Country ruled.
Ever since Orochi became the Shogun of Wano Country and transformed the other lands of Wano Country into factories for the Beasts, only the Flower Capital remained, becoming the most prosperous and bustling place in all of Wano Country.
In the beautiful Flower Capital, filled with pink cherry blossom trees, there was a renowned brothel.
It was famous not only because its owner was Kyoshiro, the man most trusted by the current Shogun of Wano Country, Orochi, and who held a high reputation among the samurai, but also because this place cultivated the current top oiran of Wano Country, known as the most beautiful woman in Wano Country: Komurasaki.
Every day, men who wished to see Komurasaki could be seen queuing from one end of the street to the other.
Just like now, on the upper floor of the brothel, the oiran Komurasaki, dressed in a kimono embroidered with peacocks and adorned with elaborate hair ornaments, coyly covered her face with a fan amidst the falling petals, instantly drawing cheers from the men below, who waved money in their hands, trying to attract Komurasaki's attention.
Unfortunately, they received no response, and they couldn't even see the haughty gaze of the woman they cheered for, hidden behind her fan.
"So, which fool should I pick!?"
Just as Kozuki Hiyori, in the guise of Komurasaki, was scanning the crowd for her next target to fleece, a frightened cry suddenly came from afar, scaring even the men on the street below the brothel's pavilion into scattering in a panic.
Kozuki Hiyori quickly understood the reason; standing high on the third floor, she could easily see the Beasts Pirates, led by a terrifyingly burly man, approaching from a distance.
"Jack!"
Kozuki Hiyori easily recognized this Fishman, famous for his brutality, but she showed little fear, only frowning slightly.
"Why..."
"Are the Beasts Pirates here..."
"Are they also here for Komurasaki?"
Their guesses were correct; soon, the group arrived below the pavilion.
Everyone around them scattered as if avoiding a plague, while a heavily made-up old Mama-san from the brothel, who had already received the news, came out with a fawning smile, welcoming them.
"Lord Jack, what a rare guest! Please come in... please come in..."
However, Jack completely ignored her, simply looking up at the woman on the third floor, his eyes unchanging as he said,
"I have come by Kaido's order to take this woman away!"
This made the Mama-san a little puzzled.
"It's Lord Kaido, but why does Lord Kaido want Komurasaki?"
Jack looked at the old Mama-san with a look of contempt, grumbling,
"What do you think Lord Kaido wants a courtesan for?"
Upon hearing this, Kozuki Hiyori on the pavilion instantly turned pale.
The Mama-san, on the other hand, instantly understood, remembering what her boss had once instructed, and said with some difficulty,
"It's Lord Kaido's summons, this is truly Komurasaki's honor, however, Komurasaki is our brothel's oiran, and she does not easily meet guests..."
"Hmm!?"
Jack asked, openly releasing his anger and displeasure.
"Then what are these men?"
Without waiting for the Mama-san to continue, he spoke to Kozuki Hiyori on the pavilion, showing no hint of gentleness.
"Hey, are you coming down yourself, or do I have to make you!"
"This... this..."
Instantly, the Mama-san's face was filled with anxiety. Fortunately, another voice also rang out in time.
"Apologies, Lord Orochi has also summoned Komurasaki to serve him, so we can only apologize to Lord Kaido!"
"Hmm!"
Jack instantly turned his head in anger, looking in the direction of the voice.
The crowded onlookers were once again parted, and a group of samurai slowly walked from the direction of the General's Residence. Leading them was a man with an angry expression, sleepy eyes, a large blue topknot, and wearing a dark blue kimono.
Seeing this man appear, both Kozuki Hiyori and the Mama-san breathed a sigh of relief, because this man was the owner of this brothel: Denjiro!
It must be said, the Beasts Pirates are truly a sieve, full of holes.
As soon as Jack left Onigashima, Denjiro received news that Kaido intended to summon Kozuki Hiyori.
Although he found the reason somewhat strange, forcing his master's young lady to humble herself and serve Orochi had already been a supreme humiliation for Denjiro. How could he possibly let Princess Hiyori fall into another tiger's den? Therefore, he promptly relayed this message to Orochi.
Orochi was also utterly infatuated with Komurasaki, so he naturally couldn't let Kaido snatch her away. Thus, he ordered Denjiro to go and retrieve her.
Unfortunately, Jack, who had just been warned by Kaido, could not possibly let his mission fail this time. He showed no politeness whatsoever as he spoke to the man in front of him.
"Are you trying to die?"
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Denjiro had already known the trouble this matter would bring when he arrived.
If it were anyone else, he might have had room for maneuver, relying on his position in the General's Residence and some connections within the Beasts Pirates. But with the man in front of him, it was different.
Because Jack of the Beasts Pirates was notoriously brutal and unreasonable, acting solely on Kaido's orders.
However, as long as he could protect his master's daughter from humiliation, then everything was worth it.
Furthermore, since he was acting under Orochi's orders, he also had a legitimate reason to fight.
Therefore, facing the murderous Jack, Denjiro stood before him without any fear, narrowing his eyes and saying,
"Apologies, but this is Lord Orochi's command!"
This caused Jack's pupils to widen. As one of the Three All-Stars, anyone who dared to directly refuse him had been eliminated.
At this moment, everyone present could feel the tension of the confrontation between the two, and knowing that things were about to go wrong, they instinctively retreated backwards.
"Go... bring that woman down to me! Kill anyone who dares to stop you!"
Jack directly gave his cold command, and the Beasts Pirates behind him, not daring to delay, rushed towards Kozuki Hiyori on the third floor.
The formidable reputation of Jack of the Beasts Pirates was quite intimidating. Orochi's useless subordinates behind Denjiro were all too scared to move. Seeing this, Denjiro felt a sense of helplessness, and drawing the weapon from his waist, he said,
"It seems battle is unavoidable. In that case, I can only apologize."
Instantly, Denjiro transformed into a black shadow, brushing past Jack and slashing towards the Beasts Pirates' small fry. But Jack was already prepared; how could he let him succeed? The twin blades in his hands directly slashed towards Denjiro...