Chapter 386 Revenge of the Kozuki
Queen didn't need Judge's intelligence; what he valued was Germa's Technology. What he needed was Germa's Genetic Technology and Artificial Soldier that could be mass-produced.
Because only these Things could make Kaido temporarily ignore the Artificial Devil Fruit he had mentioned at the time.
"Lord Kaido, although Artificial Devil Fruit Technology has made some breakthroughs, it will still take a long Time to achieve mass production. Moreover, in the Process of creating Artificial Devil Fruit, many Test Subject are needed to provide Human Body Data. Back then, when Vegapunk was conducting Lineage Factor Research, he spent a lot of Time and various Test Subject to complete it."
Hearing Queen's explanation, Kaido's Eyes immediately glared at Queen, clearly dissatisfied.
And Queen, realizing Kaido's Mood was unhappy, quickly continued to speak.
"Lord Kaido, please rest assured, I already have some ideas. We can go to North Blue to find Judge of the Germa Family. Back then, he and I worked with Vegapunk together, and he also possesses a considerable amount of Research Data. Moreover, once we obtain Germa's Human Modification Technology and Clone Soldier Technology, our Strength will be greatly improved!"
Hearing Queen's Words, a fierce Light flashed across Kaido's Eyes in an instant. Clearly, Queen's Words had moved Kaido.
A large number of Soldier and Resource, these Things are exactly what the Beasts Pirates, who have lost Wano Country as their Headquarters, urgently need at the moment, and are also the key to quickly recovering Vitality.
In order for the Beasts Pirates to quickly recover Vitality, even making the entire Vinsmoke Family disappear from the World is worth it.
Just like the Law of the Jungle of Survival of the Fittest prevailing on the Grand Line, the atmosphere within the Beasts Pirates has always been Strength is Supreme.
For them, if you are weak, you deserve to die!
Therefore, Kaido has no psychological burden whatsoever about annexing the Vinsmoke Family of North Blue.
The reason why Kaido values the Artificial Devil Fruit project proposed by Queen so much is because if this project is successful, it means that the Beasts Pirates will continuously obtain Zoan Devil Fruit User.
Moreover, Zoan Devil Fruit User have always been labeled as [Shortcut to become stronger] on the Grand Line.
After all, compared to the rarity of Logia Type and the need for a lot of Time to Development Paramecia Type, Zoan Devil Fruit User completely rely on being beaten and Battle to quickly master Ability and transform it into Combat Power.
Ordinary Common Zoan Devil Fruit, if well developed, can allow People to obtain powerful Power.
And Ancient Zoan among Zoan, the amplification for Ability User is far beyond Common Zoan.
Power, Defense, Speed.
From the moment you eat an Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit, the Ability User's stats in all aspects can be immediately and greatly improved.
But compared to Common Zoan Devil Fruit, the number of Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit is undoubtedly very few. Even if you search the Whole world, there are only a few dozen. As for the even rarer Mythical Zoan, Kaido has never expected Queen to be able to create it, and even for Ancient Zoan, Kaido doesn't have much Hope.
Once Zoan Devil Fruit can be artificially created and mass production can be achieved.
Even Common Zoan among Zoan is terrifying enough.
If the limitation of quantity is broken, and countless Common Zoan gather together, it will be a terrifying army.
"Then head to North Blue!"
Kaido directly issued an Order for the entire Beasts Pirates to head to North Blue.
"Ah-choo!"
Judge, who was conducting experiments and Research in the Germa 66 Mobile Fortress, suddenly couldn't help but sneeze.
...
Wano Country, Banquet Hall.
Whitebeard looked silently at Amatsuki Toki, Izo, Cat and Dog, and Momonosuke in front of him.
And the Member of the Whitebeard Pirates around them were also silent, just quietly watching the Scene in front of them.
"Pops, please! Help the Kozuki Clan, without your Power, we simply cannot conquer White Dance!"
Saying that, Izo directly kowtowed, and Whitebeard, sitting in the main seat, looked at Izo kneeling in front of him and couldn't help but sigh.
"Get up, Izo, I really can't agree to this."
Thinking of when he first appeared at Hakumai Port, those Hakumai Residents holding various ridiculous Weapon and staring at him, Whitebeard had no doubt that if the Whitebeard Pirates had really chosen to forcibly land at that time, those People would use their Flesh to tell the Whitebeard Pirates what Resolve is!
"Mr. Whitebeard, could you please help Momo for Lord Oden's sake? If we can't solve the hidden danger of White Dance, and when Nicholas and his Weapon return to Wano Country, we will definitely be killed!"
Toki hugged Momonosuke and looked at Whitebeard with a face of grievance, as if if Whitebeard didn't take action, it would be equivalent to indirectly killing them.
She actually knew very well in her heart that the reason why Whitebeard was willing to come to Wano Country this time was firstly because Kikunojo and the others found Izo, and Whitebeard came to Wano Country out of Izo's request. Secondly, the Beasts Pirates had had many Frictions with the Whitebeard Pirates before, so it was normal to go to war with the Beasts Pirates.
But Nicholas is different. Toki has already noticed the changes in People's hearts in that Land with the opening of White Dance Region, and Whitebeard's Thoughts of not wanting to help the Kozuki Family subdue White Dance.
"If you are worried about that Nicholas Weapon, then take Lord Oden's Son and Retainer onto my Ship. As long as you are on my Ship, that Nicholas Weapon will definitely not Trouble you."
Whitebeard said Seriously. Based on his understanding of Nicholas, as long as Toki gives up Wano Country, Nicholas will definitely not kill them all.
"That's right, Toki, Pops is right. I believe that as long as you take Young Master aboard the Moby Dick, then absolutely no one in this World will be able to Damage you!"
Hearing Whitebeard's Words, Izo immediately said to Toki with Surprise. Obviously, being caught between the Kozuki Family and Pops made it difficult for him.
Moreover, strictly speaking, Kaido is the main culprit who caused the Death of Kozuki Oden. The Hatred between them and Nicholas has not reached an irreconcilable Degree.
Now that the main culprit Kaido has been driven out of Wano Country by Pops, it can be considered an explanation to Kozuki Oden.
If they attack White Dance again, then there is no doubt that they will completely fall out with Nicholas.
Facing the Nicholas Pirates, even the Whitebeard Pirates dare not underestimate them.
Now that there is this compromise solution, it can be said to be very good. Moreover, Izo has followed Whitebeard to many Places on the Grand Line, and he also deeply understands that the Grand Line is extremely vast, and Wano Country is just a drop in the ocean compared to it.
What's so good about Lord Oden's Son staying in Wano Country to be a Shogun who idles away his Time waiting for Death? The Grand Line is where a hero should go!
Moreover, he is confident that under the training of the Whitebeard Pirates, Momonosuke can completely grow into a Man who is not inferior to or even surpasses Lord Oden!
"No!"
Facing this proposal, Toki refused directly without even thinking about it.
The firmness of her attitude even made Izo stunned for a moment.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 387 Person of Prophecy
Amatsuki Toki's resolute answer surprised Whitebeard and the rest of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Even Marco, who was relatively open-minded about the Kozuki Clan issue, couldn't help but frown slightly.
He was well aware of the Nicholas Pirates' strength, especially Nicholas himself. Back then, in his berserk state, Nicholas could fight evenly against Pops and Roger combined.
No one knew how terrifying his strength had become now. After all, that guy had been constantly active and had fought with various experts.
"Toki, why do you disagree? With Pops' strength and everyone's guidance, Young Master Momonosuke will definitely reach the height of Lord Kozuki Oden. Wouldn't it be a good thing for Young Master Momonosuke to personally kill Kaido then?"
Izo asked, puzzled. He clearly didn't understand Amatsuki Toki's refusal.
"Izo, I know your thoughts, but Momonosuke has reasons why he cannot abandon Wano Country. It's not just because he is the Shogun of Wano Country, but also because he is the Person of Prophecy! Wano Country, and even the World, will usher in the Dawn under Momonosuke's leadership!"
Amatsuki Toki finally revealed the secret that had been suppressed deep within her heart.
"Person of Prophecy?"
Whitebeard frowned as he looked at Amatsuki Toki and Momonosuke. Clearly, Whitebeard wasn't interested in this Person of Prophecy thing at all.
The others in the Whitebeard Pirates began to whisper amongst themselves, showing great interest in the Person of Prophecy that Amatsuki Toki mentioned.
"Young Master Momonosuke, is the Person of Prophecy?"
Cat and Dog looked at the Chonmage-wearing, seemingly cowardly and unreliable Young Master beside them in disbelief. If he really was the one who could lead the World to the Dawn, then how unreliable would the World Government and the Navy have to be to allow that?
Kikunojo simply gaped, her face filled with disbelief.
Clearly, she also didn't believe that Momonosuke could lead the World to the Dawn. It would already be a blessing if he could govern Wano Country well.
"Hey, are you kidding about this Person of Prophecy thing? What era is it? Still spouting prophecies. Do you know what it means to bring Dawn to the World?"
Teach couldn't help but speak, then seemed to remember something and added, "Could it be that staying in Wano Country for too long has made you forget the terror of the World Government and the power of the Navy?"
None of the Whitebeard Pirates stopped Teach from questioning her. After all, Amatsuki Toki had once been on the Whitebeard Pirates with Kozuki Oden. She should know very well the power of the Navy and the World Government.
So what exactly gave her the confidence to believe that this unreliable Kid in front of her could bring Dawn to the entire Grand Line?
"Although I don't know how Momonosuke will bring Dawn to the World, I am certain that he is the Person of Prophecy. Both Lord Kozuki Oden and I firmly believe this. One day in the future, a Legendary Person will arrive in Wano Country and then assist Momonosuke in bringing Dawn to the World!"
Amatsuki Toki looked at Momonosuke gently and said with conviction.
…
Whitebeard and his crew fell into silence, looking at the confident Amatsuki Toki.
Was this woman not stimulated by Kozuki Oden's death? Leaving aside whether Momonosuke was the Person of Prophecy, why would a Legendary Person who arrived in Wano Country in the future inexplicably assist Momonosuke? Was that Legendary Person a fool?
"Besides this reason, there is another important reason, which is that Momonosuke has already contacted Zunesha on the Grand Line. That is a powerful force comparable to an Ancient Weapon. As long as it arrives in Wano Country, then Wano Country will possess terrifying Power!"
Hearing Amatsuki Toki's words, Whitebeard's gaze turned to Momonosuke. Facing Whitebeard's oppressive gaze, Momonosuke showed no timidity, even stubbornly meeting Whitebeard's gaze directly.
Teach, who had been watching this scene coldly, suddenly saw a flash of hatred in Momonosuke's eyes. Although it was very brief, Teach swore he would never misread it.
It seemed that this Kid in front of him was not as simple as he appeared on the surface, Teach thought with a simple smile on his face.
…
Meanwhile, on Onigashima in Wano Country.
Today, under the leadership of Kin'emon, the Kozuki Family's Samurai launched a hunt.
And their Prey was not some Wild Beast.
"Quick, don't let her run!"
"Send people ahead to block her! That Weapon is injured, she can't run far!"
"Ah!"
"She's here, hurry, someone come!"
The Forest of Onigashima was in chaos.
"Huff, huff~ Are these guys madmen!?"
Watching a large group of Samurai rush towards her again, Yamato gripped the Spiked Club in her hand, her face full of solemnity.
Soon, hundreds of Samurai wielding Katanas arrived in front of Yamato and surrounded her.
The leader was none other than Kozuki Retainer, Kozuki Oden's number one Lackey, known as the Undead Warrior, Kin'emon.
Looking at Kin'emon walking out from the crowd, Yamato felt a strange sensation for no reason.
Kin'emon stared at Yamato intently, holding his Sword.
Being stared at by Kin'emon like this, Yamato suddenly felt a wave of Pressure coming towards her, and subconsciously took two steps back.
On her fair and smooth Forehead, a layer of fine Sweat Drops unknowingly appeared.
What Yamato didn't know was that in another timeline, this man, even after lacking more than twenty years of Training time, would still be incredibly resilient under Peak Kaido's Full Power Damage Output, and even after Kaido's finishing blow, he would still stubbornly survive, a Terrifying Monster.
He had even left Injuries on Kaido, who was known as the Strongest Creature, truly Terrifying.
"You guys, why are you attacking me for no Reason!"
Looking at the Samurai surrounding her, Yamato asked loudly, puzzled.
She had finally managed to sneak out from Kaido's grasp and was carefree, wandering around Onigashima, but inexplicably, she was ambushed by these Samurai who appeared on Onigashima.
The surrounding Samurai of the Kozuki Clan all subconsciously looked at Kin'emon.
They were only waiting for Kin'emon's Order to swarm towards Yamato.
Yamato was no longer Entanglement about why these guys appeared on Onigashima. From the undisguised hostility of the other party, she knew that this Battle was unavoidable. She silently gripped the Spiked Club in her hand, raised her arm, and adopted an attacking stance.
Her starting Action attracted Kin'emon's attention.
"Although attacking a Kid violates the Way of the Samurai… but for Lord Oden, kill!"
Kin'emon's Eyes were filled with sorrow in the previous second, but in the next second, coldness arose. He raised the Katana in his hand and issued an Order in a cold Tone.
"Charge."
With this Order, the Samurai who had long been eager to try, gripped the Katanas in their hands and roared as they rushed towards Yamato.
Clearly, having been oppressed by Kaido and Orochi, they were in urgent need of an Exit for their pent-up emotions, and it was clear that this Weapon, said to be Kaido's child, would be their best target for venting.
They couldn't beat your father, but they could beat you?
Facing the surging Samurai, Yamato's Eyes narrowed, and she used her Ability without hesitation.
Dog-Dog Fruit·Mythical Zoan·Okuchi no Makami Form!
Almost instantly, silver Fur rapidly grew all over Yamato's Body.
Her Facial Features changed instantly, pointed ears, a dog nose, and sharp teeth.
Above her yellow Beast Eyes, her eyebrows were like a cluster of red Flame.
(Furry fans rejoice.)
"Ice Fang Slash!"
On the Spiked Club that Yamato raised high, a cold-colored Flame suddenly burst out, enveloping the Spiked Club.
Then Yamato directly swung the club, and a Shockwave wrapped in cold-colored Flame swept towards the Samurai charging towards her.
This Move, Ice Fang Slash, could be said to be both fast and fierce. The charging Samurai didn't even React before being hit by the crescent-shaped cold-colored Shockwave.
Instantly, those who were hit were knocked over, and the areas struck began to be rapidly enveloped in Ice.
Waves of screams echoed in the Mountain Forest.
With just this one Move, the first wave of more than thirty Samurai directly lost their fighting Strength.
But the remaining Samurai seemed to not know what fear was, still rushing towards Yamato with red Eyes, roaring.
Because she was deep in the Encirclement and was still young, Yamato didn't have time to launch a second Attack. The Samurai's Attacks arrived.
Clang clang—!
Facing the Samurai Swords slashing from all directions, Yamato's Skin suddenly flashed with a Light like a Mirror in the dappled light and shadow of the Forest.
Then, in the dazed Gaze of the surrounding Samurai, she used her Body to withstand the Samurai's Slashes.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 388 The Person Who Suddenly Appeared
After all, the Samurai who could be brought out hunting by Kin'emon could be said to be battle-hardened. After a brief moment of shock, they immediately began to think of countermeasures.
Skilled in Armament Haki and Swordsmanship, after creating distance, they quickly covered their Katana with Armament Haki, their Attack and Defense directly reaching a higher level.
Clearly, Yamato's performance made them realize that taking down this Little Beast was not going to be easy.
When besieging Yamato, the group's cooperation could also reduce the casualty rate to a very low Degree.
In this way, as long as they fought fiercely, they could basically drain that Little Beast's Stamina completely.
Although Yamato was not old, under Kaido's unique Child-rearing Method, her Talent in battle could be said to be maxed out. She also keenly sensed her outcome if she continued to be entangled by these Weapon, and while secretly anxious, she also strengthened her Attack intensity.
Constantly trying to break through the encirclement, only by breaking through could she have an Opportunity.
However—
This batch of Samurai was clearly hand-picked.
Each of them was strong, and coupled with their respective school's unique Swordsmanship, they were not easy to defeat at all.
"Damn it... I can't break through..."
Yamato gritted her teeth and once again swung her Spiked Club to repel the Samurai who were surrounding her.
She tried to counterattack with Thunder Bagua, and unexpectedly smashed a Samurai, sending him flying backwards, his life or death unknown. But that was it, it didn't have a significant effect on changing the battle situation.
Moreover...
She had just finished her move when the other Samurai immediately surrounded her unethically.
If it weren't for having Ability to establish a layer of protection on her Skin, she probably would have been hit by several Swords just now.
Moreover, these Samurai seemed to have become smarter, not fighting her head-on at all. When she wanted to launch a fierce Attack to force them back and break through, these Weapon immediately created Distance.
When her offensive slowed down, they immediately surrounded her again.
It was just like an experienced Hunter hunting a Wild Beast.
Repeatedly like this, waiting until the Prey was exhausted, then finishing it off with a Strike, causing Despair.
Yamato was currently experiencing this Despair.
No matter how hard she struggled to create bursts of Riot in the enemy ranks, as Time passed, the enemy's Riot would subside, and the Encirclement also became increasingly stronger.
If it was just like this, she would grit her teeth and persevere, relying on the various enhancements brought by the Mythical Zoan type to continue to wear down her opponents.
But Kin'emon clearly didn't want to give her this Opportunity. Samurai constantly used Chains and Tripwire made of Sea Prism Stone on the periphery to interfere with her. Once she was bound by those Things made of Sea Prism Stone, it would mean she would have no Power of Resistance.
So in order to survive, she had to quickly break through the siege of these Samurai who had appeared out of nowhere.
But these Samurai were not only undaunted by death but also well-coordinated, so that she had no Method to break through in a short Time.
Yamato was anxious in her Inner Thoughts, and even the Ability covering her body surface began to show an unstable State.
But no matter how anxious she was, she was powerless to change the current situation, and could only watch those Samurai who were surrounding her with ferocious looks on their faces.
"Lord Kin'emon, what should we do with this Little Devil after we catch her?"
Seemingly having noticed Yamato's weakness, among the elite Samurai surrounding Yamato, someone asked Kin'emon outside the battle circle.
"Boiling Pot Punishment!"
Kin'emon, who was even somewhat naive and kind in front of Momonosuke, seemed extremely cruel at this moment.
After all, his gentleness was reserved for the Kozuki Clan, not the remnants of the Beasts Pirates.
Since Kaido and Orochi chose to subject Lord Oden to Boiling Pot Punishment, then don't blame them for treating Kaido's son with the same Method.
"Isn't it a bit too cruel to do it like this..."
Some Samurai said with reluctance.
"Cruel!? Don't forget the Things Kaido and Orochi inflicted upon us! If you want to blame someone, blame it on the Sin Blood flowing in this Little Devil's Body!"
The Samurai looked at Yamato with Eyes filled with Killing Intent, as if the one they were about to subject to Boiling Pot Punishment was not a child, but an extremely vicious Person.
Outside the battle circle.
Kin'emon watched Yamato, who was being suppressed by the gale-like Attack and couldn't lift her head, and a satisfied expression slowly appeared on his Face.
Perhaps even he didn't realize that as Kozuki Oden died, Momonosuke lost his fertility, and Tsuru died in the Capital City battle, his Mentality had become twisted.
As long as he caught this Little Devil in front of him, and then had Lord Momonosuke personally Order to subject her to Boiling Pot Punishment, it would be considered revenge for Lord Oden.
"If it weren't for that Weapon Orochi usurping Wano Country, and those Weapon Kaido and Nicholas, Wano Country wouldn't have become like this!"
Unfortunately, there are no ifs.
Thinking of this, Kin'emon became furious, his Eyes filled with an icy coldness.
Inside the battle circle.
Yamato was suppressed by the Samurai's offensive and couldn't stand up.
Moreover, as Time passed, after the Samurai discovered that Yamato's Stamina was about to fail, they directly began to attack Yamato mercilessly. In any case, Lord's Order was to just keep her alive, missing an Arm or a leg didn't matter.
After Yamato once again swung her Spiked Club and repelled the Samurai's Attack, her Back was suddenly attacked with a Sword by a Samurai who was pretending to be dead on the ground. Her whole Person instantly fell heavily to the ground.
The severe pain caused her to let out a painful scream.
And the intense Sense of Crisis also made her yellow Beast Eyes suddenly narrow into vertical pupils.
"Get lost!!!"
Facing the Samurai flying and slashing towards her from the Sky, Yamato suddenly raised her head, her young Face slightly ferocious, and a Cold Flame appeared out of thin air, surrounding her Body.
At the same Time, Electric Arc of black and red color suddenly burst forth from the Cold Flame, and then swept towards the surroundings with lightning speed.
The Samurai in mid-Sky, before they could react, were suddenly swept by this aura wave that was almost visible to the naked eye. Their Bodies suddenly shook, their Consciousness instantly became between vague and clear, and then they directly and powerlessly fell from the Sky.
"Conqueror's Haki... just like Lord Oden!!!"
Kin'emon looked at Yamato, who suddenly burst out with a terrifying Presence, with a Face full of Apprehension.
Obviously, with Strongest appearing one after another in Wano Country, he also knew that this terrifying Aura that Lord Oden also possessed was called Conqueror's Haki.
After forcing back the Samurai with Conqueror's Haki, a sharp yellow gaze in Yamato's Eyes swept across the surroundings.
With almost no pause, she slightly tilted her Head back, and then opened her mouth with sharp Fangs.
"Impatient Ice Fang!!!"
A dark blue Flame erupted from her mouth, a Cold Flame that looked full of coldness and stillness, and Instantly bombarded the bodies of the Samurai in the Encirclement.
The Cold Flame swept across, and dozens of Samurai who were too late to dodge were frozen into Ice Sculpture on the spot.
And continued to sweep towards Kin'emon.
"A Breath with properties opposite to Kaido's Heat Breath! But no matter what Flame it is, it's useless against me! Foxfire Style, Flame Rend!"
Kin'emon said, glaring and shouting angrily.
At the same Time, the Katana in his Hand, incredibly, directly sliced open the Cold Flame that swept over.
The Cold Flame containing a cold Aura swept past Kin'emon, freezing the Forest around.
And the Samurai recovered their senses one after another.
Once again, they blocked Yamato's path one after another.
As Time passed, Yamato's Stamina was finally exhausted.
"Huff... huff... Is this the end... I really wanted to see the outside of the Sea..."
Yamato supported her Body with her Spiked Club in one Hand, and in her Eyes looking up at the surrounding Sharp Blade, there was a look full of unwillingness.
She had finally broken free from Kaido's shackles, and hadn't had Time yet to see the Scene outside the Sea...
Yamato's thin leg Muscles trembled, she bit her lip hard and desperately squeezed out the last bit of Power in her Body.
She didn't want to die here...
Really didn't want to!
"It's over, Little Devil."
Kin'emon said coldly, and then directly swung down the Katana in his Hand.
Watching the Sharp Blade fall, Yamato closed her Eyes in Despair.
Several seconds passed.
The pain she expected did not come from her Body, and the surroundings suddenly became extremely quiet.
A hint of doubt flashed across Yamato's Inner Thoughts, and then she slowly opened her Eyes.
What came into view was a tall back Figure.
That Figure just stood in front of her like that, using a Palm wrapped in Armament Haki, and grasped the Katana about to fall.
Moreover—
She keenly noticed that the group of previously ferocious Samurai were now as still as Ice Sculpture, not to say motionless, from their Faces full of terror and shock, she could see their Inner Thoughts of fear and Despair at this moment.
"What's going on..."
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 389 Instant Kill
Kin'emon looked at Nicholas, who had suddenly appeared and blocked his attack, his eyes widening instantly as if he had seen a ghost.
"You again, you bastard…"
"Nicholas, what the hell do you want to do!!!"
After regaining his senses, Kin'emon gritted his teeth and looked at Nicholas, who could be said to be Wano Country's number one enemy after Kaido.
"You ask what I want to do..."
Nicholas, in a black windbreaker, gripped Kin'emon's Sword tightly with one hand.
The gazes of the Samurai in the Open Ground involuntarily focused on him.
These gazes contained fear, panic, apprehension, and resentment.
It was because of the person in front of them that the status of these Samurai in Wano Country had plummeted. Many ordinary Citizens of Wano Country were even unwilling to call them Samurai Masters anymore.
"I'm here to see what Whitebeard wants to do."
Nicholas's nonchalant voice was like a thunderclap, exploding in the hearts of Kin'emon and the other Samurai.
During the time the Whitebeard Pirates had stayed in Kuri, they had also come to understand what the name Whitebeard represented.
Although he couldn't be called the strongest Man on the Grand Line, he was undoubtedly a Man who truly stood at the top of the Grand Line.
They also knew that the Whitebeard Pirates, who had driven away Kaido before and were now staying in Kuri, were their strongest Trump Card.
And now, Nicholas's intention seemed to be directed at their Trump Card.
This made Kin'emon extremely angry, and he glared at Nicholas and roared furiously.
"You bastard, pay for everything Wano Country has lost!!!"
Clearly, Kin'emon had attributed all the misfortunes of Wano Country and even the Kozuki family to Nicholas.
The fury surging from his inner thoughts made him subconsciously ignore the gap in strength between him and Nicholas, which was like a chasm.
"Haaah—!!!"
Kin'emon didn't hesitate to directly release the Sword that was firmly clamped by Nicholas's large hand, which was wrapped in Armament Haki, and directly drew another Sword from his waist.
Then, in a state of extreme anger, he launched an attack on Nicholas without hesitation.
Whoosh—!
A surging Flame was swung out from the blade, and in the blink of an eye, it arrived in front of Nicholas.
"This kind of Flame is better suited for lighting candles on a Birthday Cake."
Bang!
A loud bang suddenly echoed in the air.
Facing the surging Flame, Nicholas raised his other empty hand and directly slapped at the Flame.
The Palm Wind generated by Nicholas's waving palm directly extinguished the incoming Flame, leaving only a few sparks slowly dissipating in mid-air, eventually disappearing without a trace.
With a single hand, he extinguished his proud Foxfire Slash.
Seeing this scene, Kin'emon's complexion couldn't help but change.
It was clear that Nicholas's slap had also made Kin'emon's inner thoughts become clearer.
"If this is all the strength you have, then don't talk big."
Nicholas flipped the Sword he was holding, gripped the sword hilt, and waved it towards the empty space to his side.
Seeing his beloved Sword being played with by Nicholas right in front of his face, Kin'emon's eyes instantly became extremely gloomy.
"I said, don't look down on people, you bastard!!! Fire Willow Flash!"
Before his words faded, Kin'emon once again charged towards Nicholas at high speed with his sword, and thrust the blade forward. The flame erupting from the blade made this thrust attack quite powerful.
If the opponent was even slightly weaker, this move, combining power and burst, could pierce the opponent's body, and the accompanying flame would also burn the opponent's internal organs, severely wounding them.
However, Kin'emon's attack, which was difficult for ordinary people to catch with the naked eye, was clearly visible in front of Nicholas's Observation Haki and was no different from slow motion.
Clang!
Along with the sound of metal clashing, the sword tip of the Sword in Nicholas's hand and the sword tip of Kin'emon's Sword collided in the sky.
"I told you, the gap between us is something you can't even see."
Looking at the Sword that firmly blocked his sword tip, and Nicholas's relaxed and disdainful complexion, Kin'emon's inner thoughts felt like falling into an ice cave.
On the other hand, the surrounding Samurai were all dumbfounded and shocked when they saw this scene.
It was the first time they had seen someone block a fast thrust in this way.
Moreover, Kin'emon's strength among them was undoubtedly top-notch, but even Kin'emon's special move, Fire Willow Flash, was defused in a joking manner.
You should know that this not only requires power and speed, but also skill and keen gaze.
However, Nicholas didn't have time to care about the shock in the inner thoughts of these Samurai.
Slowly sheathing his Sword, and then, amidst the terrified gazes of the surrounding Samurai, he suddenly slashed down with his sword!
Accompanied by terrifying Sword Pressure, a vast open ground stretching for hundreds of meters appeared in the forest.
Kin'emon, standing beside the open ground, struggled to move his eyeballs. When he saw out of the corner of his eye that all the Samurai beside him had disappeared, his throat couldn't help but twitch, and cold sweat streamed down his face.
Yamato, who had been behind Nicholas all along, watched the scene before her with her mouth slightly open.
"So strong..."
Yamato subconsciously looked at Nicholas's back. In her eyes, this uncle who suddenly appeared and saved her seemed even stronger than that old man who beat her up every day.
Nicholas noticed Yamato's gaze looking over, but he ignored it.
The great thinker, philosopher, educator, life scientist, and master of human modification, Master Orochimaru, once said that if you want to raise a child well, you must leave an indelible impression in her heart, and leave memories that will flash back even at the last moment of life.
He slowly raised the Sword in his hand, the sword tip pointing at Kin'emon standing there.
Suddenly a gust of wind blew, causing the leaves on the treetops to rustle.
"It's over."
Nicholas's voice was not loud, but it drowned out the wind and the sound of leaves rubbing together, clearly reaching the ears of Kin'emon and young Yamato.
Under the stimulation of death, Kin'emon's face became contorted.
"What do you have, you kind of guy...?"
Before Kin'emon could finish his words filled with fury, Nicholas's figure moved.
When Nicholas reappeared in his original position, Kin'emon's voice had already stopped.
At the same time, he stared blankly at his chest, where a very familiar sword hilt was sticking out of his chest.
"If you can still survive this, then Momonosuke might really be Destiny."
Looking at Kin'emon kneeling on the ground and falling forward, Nicholas slowly said.
Kin'emon, whose consciousness was constantly dissipating, listened to Nicholas's inexplicable words and finally fell silent.
"Looks like he's still just a mortal body. Kaido must have been really frustrated, hahaha."
Looking at the lifeless Kin'emon, Nicholas couldn't help but chuckle.
"I saw your heart yearning for freedom. So, are you willing to come with me to find the true meaning of freedom?"
Nicholas turned around with a smile on his face and extended his hand to the young Yamato behind him.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 390: Marco's Growth
"The Person of Prophecy, the Legendary Person who will arrive in Wano Country in the future? And that Giant Elephant where the Mink Tribe Town is located?"
Marco frowned, looking at Toki and Momonosuke beside her.
As a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, when Cat and Dog boarded the Moby Dick back then, he had heard Inuarashi and Nekomamushi introduce their hometown, Zou, the Thousand-Year City built on the back of a Giant Elephant.
He just hadn't expected that Giant Elephant to have so many connections with Wano Country, and it seemed that this Kid in front of him had a master-servant relationship with that Giant Elephant?
Thinking of the size of that Giant Elephant, Marco couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. If a guy of that size went crazy, not many people would be able to stop it.
Connecting it with the Person of Prophecy and Legendary Person that Toki mentioned, Marco immediately felt even more Trouble, and also regretted agreeing to let Pops come to Wano Country and wade into these Troubled Waters.
Just as Marco was in Distress, suddenly in his perception, something was flying towards them at high speed.
Almost at the same time, Teach, Vista the Flower Sword, Diamond Jozu and others in the Whitebeard Pirates also suddenly looked in one direction.
Izo and Cat and Dog also quickly protected Momonosuke and Toki behind them.
"What's wrong, Izo?"
Toki looked at Izo's solemn Complexion and couldn't help but ask.
"Toki..."
Boom!
Before Izo could answer, a loud noise was heard, and then the Gate of the Banquet Hall was directly smashed open by someone.
Kin'emon!!
When he saw the person who crashed through the Gate, Izo exclaimed in shock.
Only then did the others realize that the guy lying on the Banquet Hall floor who had lost his Life Aura was Kozuki Clan's Retainer, Foxfire Kin'emon.
"Who is it!!"
Heartbroken, Izo held Kin'emon's Corpse in his arms and angrily looked towards the direction outside the Banquet Hall. The murderer who killed Kin'emon must be there.
Toki, seeing Kin'emon's Corpse, was also overwhelmed with grief. Following Ashura Doji and Shutenmaru's Death in Battle before, this was already the second Deceased Kozuki Retainer.
And this also represented that Momonosuke's Assistance in the future had decreased again.
"Gurarararara, what an arrogant way to greet someone."
Whitebeard didn't look at Kin'emon's Corpse held in Izo's arms, but looked outside the Banquet Hall, where he sensed a familiar Aura.
Holding his Naginata, Whitebeard stood up and walked towards the outside of the Banquet Hall. Seeing this, Marco and the others also followed.
Soon, as everyone walked out of the Banquet Hall, they also saw Nicholas in the Sky in the distance.
However, what made Marco and others curious was that there seemed to be a Kid next to Nicholas.
"Gurarara, Lightning Kid, are you showing off to me as soon as we meet?"
Whitebeard looked at Nicholas and said loudly.
"I was going to ask you, Newgate, are you coming to Wano Country to start a war with me?"
Nicholas also looked at Whitebeard and asked directly.
"What an arrogant Kid, but I'm not used to looking up at others, come down here!"
Saying that, Whitebeard directly clenched his empty Left Hand into a Fist and slammed it hard into the Sky.
Substantial Cracks suddenly appeared in the Air.
Crack!
Along with Whitebeard's punch, Space seemed to shatter like glass, and those Cracks continued to spread towards Nicholas's Position.
"What a unique way of Greeting, Conqueror's Kingdom."
Just as the Whitebeard Pirates members were surprised by Whitebeard's sudden attack, Nicholas's Figure, carrying Yamato, suddenly disappeared, and then appeared at the other end of the Sky. At the same time, a Long Sword appeared in his hand, and then he directly swung the Long Sword, slashing out a Conqueror's Kingdom towards Whitebeard who was standing on the Veranda of the Upper Floor.
A powerful Shockwave, like a Comet wrapped in White Light, arrived in front of Whitebeard in an instant.
Looking at the Conqueror's Kingdom coming head-on, the Whitebeard Pirates were immediately shocked.
Could it be...
This Man really intends to start an All-out war with the Whitebeard Pirates?!
Otherwise, why would he launch such a Terror-inducing Attack?
As for the situation of Nicholas starting a war with the Whitebeard Pirates, the most excited should be the Kozuki Clan and Samurai of Kuri. This meant that as long as Nicholas started a war with the Whitebeard Pirates, then they would have a complete Opportunity to drive Nicholas out of Wano Country, just like they drove away Kaido and solved Orochi to recover the Flower Capital before, and then bring White Dance and Udon back under the Rule of the Kozuki Family!
Just as most of the Whitebeard Pirates were stunned, the Shockwave like a Comet, swung out by Nicholas, was about to swallow Whitebeard and the Upper Floor into it.
In a Lightning Flash, a Figure burning with Azure Flames suddenly appeared directly in front of Whitebeard.
Boom!
The violently blooming Azure Flames directly blocked the Comet, and the continuous Flames of Regeneration finally completely extinguished the Residual Power of the Conqueror's Kingdom.
"Marco, your Strength is quite good. The Kid from back then can already stand alone."
Looking at the vibrating Wings, Marco, who was standing between him and Whitebeard, Nicholas said with a smile.
On the Upper Floor Corridor, the Whitebeard Pirates, including all the Captains and other Crew member, first glanced at the unharmed Whitebeard, and then looked at Nicholas in the Sky.
"No way, People always grow up, and besides, I still keep your Words in mind from back then."
Facing Nicholas, Marco was not too hostile, and even had a little gratitude in his heart for Nicholas. If it weren't for Nicholas's Words back then.
He probably wouldn't have the Qualification or Strength at this moment to stand in front of Pops and take Nicholas's 'Greeting' for Pops.
That's right, the Attack that was considered Terror-inducing in the eyes of others, in Marco's view, was just the most ordinary way of Greeting between Strongest of the same level as Nicholas and Pops.
In other words, if you can't even take each other's simple Greetings, then you are not qualified to sit on an equal footing with others.
"Gurarara..."
On the Upper Floor, Whitebeard, leaning on his Naginata, laughed loudly, his majestic Eyes directly swept towards Nicholas in the Sky who was slowly sheathing his Sword.
Obviously, he was very satisfied with Marco's growth. Now it seems that Marco is only qualified to intervene when he and Nicholas greet each other, but in a few more years, Marco will be able to truly greet the top guys on the Grand Line.
"Lightning Kid, I didn't expect that Big Mom's Conqueror's Kingdom has been completely learned by you."
Whitebeard looked at Nicholas and said. As former Companions, they knew each other's good Attack Moves. Back then, Charlotte Linlin confidently said that Ordinary People would not be able to successfully launch Conqueror's Kingdom even if they mastered the Power Exertion Technique.
Unexpectedly, Nicholas proved her wrong. But then again, considering the results of the two Whole Cake Island War, Charlotte Linlin was almost killed by Nicholas twice, which was much more than just proving her wrong.
Under Whitebeard's Gaze, Nicholas was not affected in the slightest, but slowly landed in front of Whitebeard with Yamato.
"Gurararara! Since you're here, then let's have a drink together."
Whitebeard said to Nicholas, and then his Gaze turned to Toki on the side, and Momonosuke hiding behind Toki.
After all, this is not his Moby Dick, and some Things still need the Master's permission.
Moreover, Whitebeard also wanted to take this Opportunity to see if he could act as a Mediator to resolve the Conflict between the two sides.