Chapter 401 Listen, They Are Coming
While Nicholas was continuously 'taming the beast', the Mink Tribe on Zou had already evacuated a portion of their forces. Aided by some Mink Tribe members skilled in watermanship, they were advancing towards Wano Country.
For many, the barrier of Wano Country, seemingly an insurmountable chasm, was not much of an obstacle for these Mink Tribe members, who were practically all warriors and adept at climbing.
"Pops, should we…"
Blackbeard looked at Nicholas, who was battling the Giant Elephant, and spoke.
Faced with Teach's suggestion, many under Whitebeard's flag also looked towards Whitebeard, seemingly awaiting his decision.
"Teach, don't do anything else. Since things are almost settled, it's time for us to leave Wano Country."
Whitebeard merely glanced at the scene and then withdrew his gaze. He didn't particularly care about the Kozuki Family or the Giant Elephant. He came to Wano Country solely for Izo and the past friendship with Kozuki Oden.
The other Pirates didn't say much about Whitebeard's decision. To them, they were Pirates, the freest people on the Grand Line.
As for whether Whitebeard's actions would dishearten the other Crew member.
Of course not. After all, these men who drifted on the Grand Line, from the moment they decided to set sail, were largely destined to have the Sea as their final resting place. Most of them would likely never have descendants, so how could they be disheartened by Whitebeard's decision regarding the Kozuki Family?
At the same time, on the Kuri Battlefield, Momonosuke's heart was in a panic as Zunesha had not arrived for a long time.
His greatest Trump Card was unable to appear, and relying solely on the Red Scabbards before him, they were no match for those Weapon.
Just as Momonosuke hesitated, suddenly a sound of battle cries came from the distance, and several figures directly attacked Vistad in front of everyone.
Those who attacked were none other than Nekomamushi, Inuarashi, Kikunojo, and Izo, the only remaining Red Scabbards. Clearly, they understood that Nicholas's absence was their best opportunity.
In a Lightning Flash, the four rushed towards Vistad from multiple directions, their Aura even faintly gaining the upper hand.
Almost at the same time as the four moved, Kozuki Sukiyaki, disguised as Tenguyama Hitetsu, directly scooped up Momonosuke and the seriously injured Amatsuki Toki, intending to flee away from the Battlefield.
As for Raizo, who was also seriously injured and lying on the Ground, unable to move.
Isn't it an honor for Retainer to sacrifice their Life for their Monarch?
And Raizo on the Ground, seeing this scene, showed no dejection. Instead, he was filled with joy.
"That's right, take Lord Momonosuke and escape safely! Lord Momonosuke, don't grieve for me, Raizo's life is without regrets!"
Looking at the retreating Back and Momonosuke's gaze turning back, Tears of Emotion streamed from the corner of Raizo's eyes.
Ashina Isshin also noticed the sudden scene on the Battlefield. After saying something to Bell-lin, he led the Army to meet the Kozuki Remnants rushing over.
"Oh, planning to open a breakthrough point from me? Interesting." Vistad looked at the approaching figures, couldn't help but say with a smile, then burst out with even greater Power underfoot, rushing towards Nekomamushi and Inuarashi.
Boom!
In just an instant of collision, the Outcome between the two sides was already decided.
In the Rumbling Sound, the four figures were like footballs violently kicked away, flying back in the direction they came from at an even faster speed.
Looking at the four who rolled several times on the Ground and finally slammed heavily onto the Ground, buried in Dust, the surroundings were very silent. After all, in front of Bell-lin and the others, it was Normal for Vistad to have such Strength.
The surrounding Soldier were speechless with shock. After all, the Kozuki Retainer, the Red Scabbards, could leave a strong mark in the History of Wano Country, but unexpectedly, they were so easily blown away with one move.
Raizo looked at Vistad with horrified Gaze.
He really didn't expect that this Weapon, whose physique was similar to Whitebeard, would have such terrifying Strength. He broke the joint attack of Kikunojo and the other three with one move and instantly blew them away.
"Hey, don't be too arrogant!"
Accompanied by a Roar of anger, Denjiro, who was behind the four, directly used a Diagonal Slash with his Long Sword, slashing towards Vistad's Chest.
Clang!
Accompanied by the Sound of metal clashing, the Long Sword in Denjiro's hand was directly grasped by Vistad.
Before Denjiro could react, he saw a Fist wrapped in Armament Haki 'Flowing Sakura' smashing towards his head.
Boom!
Then the Fist covered in Armament Haki smashed Denjiro's head with a Fist, knocking him to the Ground!
The instant Denjiro's Body made contact with the Ground, the Earth rumbled and sank, Rocks surged, and spiderweb-like Ground fissures spread rapidly around, centered on Vistad's Foot.
"Denjiro!"
At this time, Izo, Kikunojo, and the others who were struggling to climb up from the Ground all exclaimed when they saw this scene.
Obviously, having just directly confronted Vistad, they knew Vistad's Power, and Denjiro, who had directly taken Vistad's Full Power Fist, was definitely in a bad situation.
"This Weapon is a bit too strong, meow!"
Nekomamushi said, baring his fangs.
"Hey, don't be careless, that Weapon is said to be the Second-in-command of the Nicholas Pirates, but his Strength is very terrifying."
Izo wiped the Blood from the Corner of Mouth with his gun-holding Hand, looking at Vistad with a solemn expression.
Only he, who had been on the Sea, knew the Terror of these Weapon.
"Old Cat, be serious, this is a Battle where you can die if you're not careful, and as long as we hold on for a while, everyone from Zou will definitely arrive."
After speaking, Inuarashi's Gaze looked towards the huge Figure outside Wano Country that was constantly fighting against the Lightning Whip.
"Meow, you should know that a cat's Reaction Speed is seven times that of a dog, but you, you stinky Dog, should be more careful, and..."
Nekomamushi also looked towards the Back of the Giant Elephant Zou. In his Inner Thoughts, he actually didn't want the Mink Tribe to intervene in such a War, after all, War meant Death.
He could Death in Battle for the Kozuki Family, but the other Mink Tribe of Zou were innocent.
"Yohohoho, without the Captain's Order, I can't let you leave."
As a brisk voice fell, Brook's Figure blocked Kozuki Sukiyaki's path.
At the same time, Kozuki Sukiyaki also keenly sensed a murderous intent locking onto him. As long as he made any unusual Action, he would definitely die instantly.
While Kozuki Sukiyaki was constantly thinking about Countermeasure in his mind, a huge Wave erupted on the Battlefield in the distance.
"Unohana!"
"Secret Art: Undying Slash!"
…
"In my view, you don't seem like a heinous Person, why are you unwilling to let go of these defenseless women and children?"
Ficheter, or rather Kozuki Sukiyaki, said sincerely as he looked at Brook.
Brook was instantly shocked by Kozuki Sukiyaki's ability to lie through his teeth. It was the first time someone had said he was a Good Person when they first saw him in this Manner, although he was indeed a Good Person...
"This is not something I can decide, and..."
"Since my Devil Fruit Ability has continued to Development, I have been able to increasingly clearly feel those Souls who linger in the world due to resentment and cannot go to the Underworld to rest in peace, and here... listen, they are coming."
As Brook's Words fell, suddenly Kozuki Sukiyaki and Momonosuke felt countless cold Gaze watching them. Then, from under the Kuri Ground, one after another ghostly green Spirit Body appeared.
Being watched by so many Vengeful Spirit, Momonosuke's Blood almost solidified, and his Soul seemed to be frozen. He wanted to shout for help, but he had already lost control of his Muscle, and couldn't even open his lips.
His Body even shivered violently due to excessive Fear, and foul-smelling urine dripped from his pants onto the Ground.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 402 Slaves and Retainers
At this time, the Kozuki Retainer were completely unable to free up their hands to rescue Momonosuke and the others.
"Nekomamushi, what are you doing!"
Inuarashi roared loudly, watching Nekomamushi suddenly leave the Battlefield and rush towards Zou at top speed.
Obviously, it was already quite difficult for the four of them to join forces to fight Vistad. Now that Nekomamushi had directly run away, their pressure had increased sharply, and they might even collapse directly.
"Damn dog, didn't you hear Zunesha's screams? What are you still worrying about Wano Country for?"
Nekomamushi roared loudly at Inuarashi during the rapid movement process. Although he really wanted to help Kozuki Oden protect his Descendant, Zou, who was being attacked by Nicholas, was even more pulling at his heart. After all, he wasn't born from a crack in a Stone, his Pops and Mom are still in the Mink Kingdom of Zou.
Although both of them are members of the Mink Tribe, Cats have never been as loyal as Dogs.
As Time passed, Nicholas could clearly perceive that Zunesha's Rage Value was getting higher and higher, and after reaching its peak and discovering that even if its nose was thrown away, it could not do anything to Nicholas, the Rage Value began to drop rapidly.
At this time, it had stopped moving, standing on the Sea Surface and no longer moving forward. It may have also realized that with a powerful Existence like Nicholas blocking the way, it had no Opportunity to move forward.
Moreover, Nicholas's whip strikes that pierced the Crown of the Head also made Zunesha recall some bad Memories. Although those People at that time did not enslave it in this way, the Soul-deep pain was exactly the same.
"Human~, Human~, I have a very important mission, you cannot stop me."
A faint Sound came.
Nicholas's Eyes suddenly opened, and his Gaze swept around, but he did not see any Enemy.
Then Nicholas's Gaze turned to the Giant Elephant that had stopped in front of him. On the face of the Giant Elephant, which was covered in Whip Mark, the Eyes that had originally been without any expression suddenly gained a bit of expression.
"Zou?"
Apart from the two Weapons peeking from the Sea Surface in the distance, there was no one else around, so the Sound could only be Zunesha, whose Consciousness was beginning to recover.
"You have a very important mission? What does that have to do with me?"
Nicholas said indifferently, and continued to float in front of Zunesha, blocking its way.
No matter what Agreement Zunesha had with that Joy Boy eight hundred years ago, or even why Zunesha had been wandering on the Grand Line for more than eight hundred years, although Nicholas was also a little curious about these Things, Joy Boy was a loser after all.
Nicholas was not very interested in losers.
He just wanted to know what kind of Combat Power this Giant could display.
Moreover, if it has the ability, it should just blow him away. As long as it blows Nicholas away, Nicholas will not be able to stop Zou from doing Anything it wants to do.
But judging from the current results, Zou seems to be unable to do it.
Moreover, for Nicholas, as a Thunder Ability User known for his Attack Power and range, as well as the Status of a Great Swordsman, facing a Creature like Zunesha can be said to be more than enough.
Ordinary Explosion can injure Zunesha, so Nicholas's Attack can completely restrain this kind of Flesh Creature.
"Human, since you can hear my Voice, then you are also one of the chosen People. We are originally in the same Faction, why should we Slaughter each other?"
Zunesha's Voice sounded again, and Nicholas's brows furrowed, obviously Zunesha's Words made him quite unhappy.
He is where he is today entirely by his own hard work. Chosen Person? He hasn't received any angel investment.
…
In Wano Country, as Zunesha and Nicholas stopped attacking each other, the Mink Tribe also seized the Time to complete the transfer.
Kuri, a large number of Mink Tribe took the first step to Land, led by a Jaguar Mink and a Bear Mink.
"Jebo, is this Wano Country where Boss Nekomamushi and Boss Inuarashi are?"
Jebo said curiously, looking at the Land Underfoot. Strictly speaking, this was the first Time he had actually stepped on the Ground.
"Jebo, don't be careless. As the vanguard, we must be vigilant, and there is a very strong Bloody Smell coming from there."
Pedro did not have Jebo's good Mentality. With the Order issued by Duke Goat Khan, and the fierce Battle between Zou and Nicholas behind him, Pedro realized that this departure from Zou was likely to be a complete departure for the Mink Tribe, and they would never be able to return to Zou again.
Without Zou, their Situation would be very bad.
At this moment, Nekomamushi's Figure also suddenly appeared, and rushed towards the Mink Tribe at high speed.
"Pekoms, how are the clansmen now?"
"Don Pedro, don't worry, the Musketeer Squad are covering Duke Goat Khan and the others. When I came over, Bepo was with Duke Goat Khan and the others."
A Lion Mink with small Eyes said with a smile.
"Pedro, that's Boss Nekomamushi!"
At this time, Jebo suddenly pointed at Nekomamushi's increasingly clear Figure and said excitedly.
When Nekomamushi saw a group of Mink Tribe, his Cat Face also wrinkled.
If it was the Musketeer Squad who came, he would be very welcome. After all, powerful Power might be able to Influence the direction of the War, but now ordinary Mink Tribe also appeared.
Obviously, it is not a good Time for the Mink Tribe to appear in Wano Country now.
…
When he was still dozens of meters away from Pedro and others, Nekomamushi suddenly stopped, and then his whole Person suddenly bristled, looking towards the Sky behind him.
There, a Giant Eagle was gliding towards the Mink Tribe by the Seaside, and a Female Swordsman with Dual Swords was standing on it.
Seeing Nekomamushi's Action, Pedro and other Mink Tribe obviously also realized that the newcomer was Nekomamushi's Enemy. Immediately, Pedro and others who had landed in advance to be responsible for the Safety of the subsequent Mink Tribe immediately became more vigilant.
Soon Katie's Figure appeared in front of Nekomamushi.
Looking at the other Mink Tribe who also showed hostility, Katie was not Nervous, after all, these People could not do anything to her.
"Kozuki Clan Retainer, Nekomamushi is here. What's happening here has nothing to do with other People! Come at me if you have Anything!"
Nekomamushi stared at Katie, and at the same Time he was also a little resentful in his heart, how could these guys be so strong even if they are just anyone.
"If you didn't say it, I would have almost forgotten that you are a Kozuki Family Retainer, and the Kozuki Family seems to be your Brothers? What a bunch of Naive 'Small Animals', do you really think that the Kozuki Family are Brothers with your Mink Tribe?"
Katie heard these Things from Nicholas, that is, the 'Kozuki Family' and the Mink Tribe are not Brothers at all.
The earliest Mink Tribe, to some extent, were Slaves just like the Little People.
"What nonsense are you talking about, you Weapon!"
Nekomamushi retorted loudly.
"How Naive, there should be no Records of the Void Century and Anything from eight hundred years ago within your Mink Tribe, according to Records, the History of the Mink Tribe living on Zou has been thousands of years, with the uniqueness of Zunesha being isolated from the world, why is there a blank in your Mink Tribe's History, haven't you ever suspected it?"
Katie shook her head as she looked at the Mink Tribe in front of her.
"Don't even think about deceiving us."
Nekomamushi's Complexion suddenly turned Pale, but he still stubbornly said.
Pedro and others were listening with blank Faces, not knowing what this heroic Female Swordsman was talking about.
When Katie first heard Nicholas's guess, she was also stunned for a long Time.
The Kozuki Clan's approach is actually somewhat similar to the World Government, cutting off History, otherwise it is difficult to explain why the Mink Tribe, who have lived on Zou's back for generations, would have lost the Void Century and the History before it like other Countries.
"Stop talking nonsense, it's just nonsense, Lord Oden will never lie to us."
"What Loyalty, but I'll show you something interesting, I hope you can still be so calm after reading it."
As Katie said, she drew out a Scroll from her Waist. This was obtained from the 'Flower Capital Shogun's Mansion', because the Things recorded on it were very interesting, so it was specially kept by the Captain.
After throwing the Scroll to Nekomamushi, Katie did not make any extra Actions.
Nekomamushi hesitated for a moment, but still picked up the Scroll Underfoot, and then opened it.
After seeing the content on the Scroll clearly, Nekomamushi's lips kept trembling, wanting to say Something but unable to say Anything.
The content on the Scroll is not Complex, and can even be said to be very brief.
Retainer: Shimotsuki Family
Retainer: Amatsuki Family.
Retainer: Tenryu Family.
Retainer: Fuzuki Family.
Retainer: Kurozumi Family
Slave: Mink Tribe.
Swear to always be loyal and defend the Kozuki Family with our Life….
The so-called Mink Tribe is a Appellation for the Mink Tribe by Humans, a slightly contemptuous Appellation.
And the Significance of this Appellation appearing on the Kozuki Scroll, which is stamped with the Clan Seal of various Families, is self-evident.
"Boss Nekomamushi, what's written on it?"
Pedro stepped forward and planned to see what was on the Scroll that would make Boss Nekomamushi so distraught, but he was dodged by Nekomamushi.
Nekomamushi shook his head at Pedro, his Eyes full of incomparable pain.
So they were really Slaves once, Slaves of the Kozuki Family.
The ridiculous Thing is that they have always regarded themselves as Brothers of the Kozuki Family. What a Taunt this is.
(End of this Chapter)
Chapter 403: Chaotic North Blue
While Nekomamushi in Wano Country was doubting his life.
North Blue, Branch 71 Sea Area.
Years ago, Doflamingo left North Blue with his Family Member, but unexpectedly, after many years, he has returned to North Blue, the place where they started.
"Young Master, it's snowing."
As a Snowflake landed on his nose, Doflamingo, sitting on the Flamingo's Ship's Bow, also raised his head, looking at the gloomy Sky.
For all Pirates, returning to the starting point from the Grand Line is undoubtedly a Disgrace.
Especially for someone as powerful as Doflamingo, who holds multiple Statuses as a Celestial Dragons, Seven Warlords of the Sea, Underworld Arms Dealer, and Human Trafficking Kingpin, when has he ever suffered such Humiliation?
That's right, Doflamingo is now also a glorious Member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Although there are only four Seven Warlords of the Sea currently, they have already begun to faintly show the Prototype of a new Force on the Sea.
This time returning to North Blue, Doflamingo also activated the Hidden Agent he left behind in the past. Using these People's Statuses, overtly or covertly, and leveraging Power, Language, and Benefit, he began to instigate the Situation in North Blue. Utilizing the Sense of Crisis brought about by Conflict, he forced the Countries of North Blue to start an Arms Race, and he, in turn, used this Opportunity to start selling Armaments and accumulate Funds again.
Then, recruit Talent in North Blue, strengthen the Donquixote Family, and return to the New World!
Although if this continues, sooner or later, there will be Countries that can no longer tolerate the constantly increasing, seemingly endless Arms Race, and will start War.
But for Doflamingo, the instigator, there is no psychological burden. In his view, in this era of great change, it is like a Tide sweeping towards the Coast.
And Ordinary People are like Grains of Sand on the Beach. Even if they are swept away by the surging Tide, no one will care.
Their lives and deaths are simply not worth mentioning, not even worth paying attention to, because under the Tide of the Era, countless nameless Grains of Sand are destined to be swallowed by the Grand Line.
Doflamingo's thoughts drifted away, but a rapid Telephone Ringtone pulled him back to Reality at this moment.
Doflamingo took out a Den Den Mushi. After answering, within seconds, Doflamingo's Complexion changed slightly, and he frowned.
"I understand. First, appease the Guests, and then issue a Bounty for that Weapon through the Underworld. Even if he has eaten the Fruit, dig out his Intestines and Stomach completely!"
Soon after, Trebol, a Member of the Donquixote Family on the Ship, also came In front of Doflamingo.
As soon as Trebol saw Doflamingo, he approached and handed Doflamingo a Seal Documents: "Intelligence from Vergo."
In this World, it's not only the Navy that tries to plant Hidden Agent in some Pirate Crew. Many Ambitionists and even World Government Allied Nations also try to infiltrate the Navy. Among them, the Revolutionary Army and Nicholas are the most blatant.
Agents have even infiltrated the Navy High-Level.
Doflamingo chose to send his capable subordinates into the Navy to become Undercover Agent a long time ago.
Vergo is the Agent that Doflamingo planted within the Navy. At critical Time, he can transmit sufficiently important Intelligence.
And the Intelligence Vergo sent this time is also quite shocking.
The Beasts Pirates have entered the North Blue Sea Area!
And it's the Beasts Pirates led personally by Kaido!
This News from Vergo undoubtedly set off a huge Tide in Doflamingo's heart.
"Is the Intelligence accurate?"
Doflamingo asked with a frown. He had to be extremely cautious about such Intelligence.
"It has been verified and is accurate. Several Marine Branch in North Blue have been completely destroyed. And according to deductions, Kaido of the Hundred Beasts' Target should be Germa 66, the Armed Group in North Blue."
Trebol said quickly. It can be said that the reason Vergo knew this News was entirely because Kaido was too arrogant. As soon as he entered North Blue, he destroyed several Marine Branch, so the Navy received the News immediately.
And As expected, the News of Kaido and the Beasts Pirates appearing in North Blue will quickly spread throughout North Blue, and then throughout the World.
No one knows what Influence the sudden entry of the Beasts Pirates, personally led by Kaido, into North Blue will bring to the World.
"Fufufufufu, this is really interesting. Those guys must be having a Troublesome time now."
Doflamingo suddenly laughed. As Kaido, this Dragon of the New World, entered North Blue, a Sea Area considered one of the Back Gardens by the World Government, one doesn't need to think to know what will happen next.
And considering the Things Nicholas caused in Holy Land Mary Geoise, as well as Roger sinking Justice Island and a series of other Things, it can be foreseen that a Tide sufficient to Ravage the entire World has begun to brew.
"Trebol, the Tide that will Ravage the World is coming. If you can't get on the Ship, you will be eliminated. And the Person who controls the Ship's Wheel has always been only one! And now we are already on the Ship!"
"You mean...?"
Trebol said hesitantly.
"At least for now, the Ship's Wheel of the New World is in the hands of that Weapon Nicholas."
"..."
The Balance of the World is constantly collapsing. What Opportunity will arise from this? Who will be pulled down from the old Throne, and who will ascend to the new Throne?
...
White Earth Island, Baltigo.
This is the Revolutionary Army's Marine Headquarters, the Land is barren, often shrouded in Wind and Sand, and it is an inconspicuous and sparsely populated Island on the Grand Line.
At least in terms of concealment, it is difficult for the World Government and the Navy to discover it.
After all, the environment of Baltigo is really not suitable for People to live in.
The Building at the Revolutionary Army's Base in Baltigo is a Sand and Stone Building built with local materials.
Because of Baltigo's Resource, these Architectures also look white and vast.
Today, Baltigo rarely welcomed good weather, and the Wind and Sand that Ravage year-round also stopped.
Many Revolutionary Army Members also had Time to put the Goggles they had been wearing on top of their heads, enjoying this rare moment of comfort.
("Revolutionary Army personnel wear Goggles probably because the Wind and Sand in Baltigo is a bit strong.jpg)
And on the Open-air Balcony of a Building in the Core area of Baltigo.
Revolutionary Army Leader Dragon, wearing a Green Cloak that he has worn for who knows how many years, looked up and Gaze at the Sky, his Green Hood drooping backward, revealing a Face with a Red Grid Tattoo.
"Bad News has been coming one after another recently, Dragon."
A Man with a giant Face walked out of the Room onto the Balcony and stood beside Dragon. It was Okama King Emporio Ivankov.
"Mm."
Dragon's Sound was deep, still Gaze at the Sky.
Since he and Nicholas made a scene in the Holy Land, the World Government has gone completely crazy. The CP Organization is desperately searching for him and the Revolutionary Army's Whereabouts in Various Locations Worldwide, and even several Secret Base have been destroyed by the CP Organization.
Moreover, due to the World Government's infiltration and defection, Traitor have appeared within the Resistance Organizations in many areas, causing heavy losses to the Revolutionary Army.
"Today, the Organization in the Jono Stone Forest Kingdom of West Blue was Joint Raid by the Royal Armed Forces and the Armed Forces under the World Government. All Comrades Sacrificed."
"And News has come from North Blue that Seven Warlords of the Sea Doflamingo and the Beasts Pirates of the New World have appeared in North Blue. The Navy has dispatched Garp, Akainu, and Kizaru to rush there."
"I understand. Tell the Organizations in Various Locations to keep a low profile recently, and cut off all contact with other Members. Except for direct Orders from Marine Headquarters, do not trust any contact from other Branch or individuals. Maintain Silence."
"With Nicholas and Roger taking the lead, I believe this Disturbance will pass quickly."
"Sigh..."
Ivankov sighed softly. When he wanted to say something, he didn't say it in the end, but instead looked up at the Sky with Lead-Gray Clouds surging.
As a Navy High-Level of the Revolutionary Army, he also Feel the feeling of a storm is coming.
It's just that I don't know how many People will be ruthlessly swallowed by this Tide that will Ravage the Grand Line.
(End of Chapter)
Slash!
"You guys, don't come over here!"
Looking at the undead who retained their appearances from before death, Momonosuke said with a terrified expression.
But thinking about it, it made sense. These undead who could accumulate such thick resentful energy and were unwilling to become Buddhas were almost all subjected to torment before their deaths.
Adding to that, the innate fear that the living have when facing the dead.
It wasn't fear of those Ghosts, but a fear of Death from the bottom of their hearts.
"Just what exactly do you intend to do!?"
Kozuki Sukiyaki looked at the undead that were constantly emerging from all directions and surrounding them, and questioned Brook, who was standing among the undead.
"You shouldn't ask me, but should ask them."
As Brook's words fell, the ghostly green undead continuously surrounded Kozuki Sukiyaki and Momonosuke.
Hearing Brook's words, Kozuki Sukiyaki frowned even deeper, because these Ghosts in front of him were either missing arms or legs, or had their intestines pierced and stomachs ripped open, and some even had various Weapons stuck in their bodies.
And among them, the most numerous were the emaciated Starving Ghost.
"Although I don't know why you attribute these people's deaths to the Kozuki Clan, I will die before I let you harm Momonosuke!"
As he spoke, Kozuki Sukiyaki actually drew a Eerie Long Sword from his waist. Almost the moment the Long Sword was unsheathed, the Soul Flame flickering in Brook's eye sockets suddenly jumped. He felt the Aura of Hell from that Sword.
Kozuki Sukiyaki's right Arm, after gripping the Sword, withered at a speed visible to the naked eye, and in just a few seconds, it became skin and Bone, as if something invisible had directly sucked it dry.
But Kozuki Sukiyaki didn't seem surprised at all. Almost as soon as this eerie Sword was satisfied, he directly and mercilessly slashed at the approaching undead.
Slash!
Accompanied by a sound like cloth tearing, those Spirit Body that should not have been touched by any substantial object instantly vanished like smoke.
Saying they vanished like smoke might be a bit inaccurate. The accurate description would be that those undead were devoured by that Sword.
"Hoo, truly a dangerous Cursed Sword, although my Sword is about the same, Yohohoho~"
Brook couldn't help but sigh as he looked at Kozuki Sukiyaki, who was on guard.
He really couldn't understand what those Swordsmith were thinking. Wouldn't it be better to forge some Divine Weapon? Why insist on creating dangerous things like Cursed Sword and Evil Sword? Before they could bring ruin to the enemy's family, they would first use themselves and their entire family to sacrifice to the Sword.
But it was very obvious that although Kozuki Sukiyaki could block a wave of undead, he couldn't block three waves, five waves, or ten waves!
After all, wielding an untamed Cursed Sword required paying a Cost.
After once again repelling the undead that had surrounded him, Kozuki Sukiyaki finally couldn't hold on any longer, and directly knelt on one knee. He looked like an old man in his twilight years, with sunken cheeks and a skinny, bony Whole Body.
And sensing the Fear in Momonosuke's Inner Thoughts, Zunesha once again launched an Attack on Nicholas. Before Dawn arrived, it had to ensure Momonosuke's safety.
At the critical moment, Amatsuki Toki dragged her injured Form and stood up, her swaying Body holding a Sword and blocking Momonosuke's Figure.
"Although I don't know why you resent Kozuki, you shouldn't always ask what the Kozuki Clan can do for you, but ask what you can do for the Kozuki Clan!
Zunesha responding to Momonosuke's call is the best proof. Momonosuke is the chosen one and the only one, only he can bring Dawn to the World!
Your Sacrifices are all of Value!"
Toki stretched out her Hands and said piously, as if holding the most precious Treasure in the World.
Crack!
Almost in an instant, a Long Sword suddenly appeared from under the Ground. Sword Light flashed across Momonosuke's Body, and Momonosuke's Form was instantly cut into two pieces, falling to the Ground with Blood.
This unexpected Scene caused the atmosphere in the arena to suddenly stagnate.
Amatsuki Toki didn't even react.
Momonosuke's weak Body was cut into two pieces just like that, falling to the Ground mixed with a large amount of Blood.
And Kozuki Sukiyaki, who was struggling to survive on the side, stared blankly at Momonosuke's severed Body on the Ground, his Eyes wide open.
Brook, who was also not far away, was instantly stunned.
Everything happened too suddenly…
And when Amatsuki Toki saw Momonosuke's severed Body, her Brain went completely blank.
Shouldn't Momonosuke be the Person of Prophecy?
Why…
But Accidents just came so suddenly.
"Lord Momonosuke!"
Denjiro, Kikunojo and others who were struggling to resist in the distance, looked at Momonosuke's severed Body falling on the Ground in Despair, their hearts turning ice-cold.
This kind of Injury basically declared that there was no saving him.
"Guhahaha, General Orochi! I have fulfilled your last wish! The Kozuki Clan's Shogun is dead!!"
A Ninja dressed in Ninja attire, with the Kurozumi Family crest on his Body, held the still-dripping Long Sword in his Hand and laughed loudly.
The surviving Red Scabbards came back to their senses, their Eyes filled with grief and indignation, staring fixedly at this Ninja.
Silently, their Gaze seemed to have endless Fury erupting.
They really did not expect that Momonosuke did not die in the Hands of Nicholas and others, nor did he die in the Hands of Kaido Orochi, but died so ridiculously at the Hands of an unknown underling of the already dead Orochi!
"Kill you…!!!"
Denjiro's Veins bulged at the Corner of Mouth.
He said through gritted teeth, as if he couldn't wait to cut him into a thousand pieces.
With Momonosuke's Death, everything they had insisted on was shattered.
The Ninja looked at the Killing Intent Red Scabbards, knowing his own end, he did not have the slightest Fear. He had already made his Resolve when he decided to attack.
"Hahaha!!!"
This Ninja, who had never shown his true Face, suddenly let out a burst of Laughter from his mouth.
"People of the Kozuki Clan should all die!!! I can personally kill the Kozuki Family's only Heir, even if I die here today, it's worth it!!!"
The Ninja laughed wildly and unscrupulously.
"Go to Hell!!!"
Denjiro, whose Emotions were almost out of control, took the lead to attack. The Long Sword slashed out a Crescent Moon-like Trajectory in mid-air, pointing directly at the Ninja's Head.
The others, Kikunojo, Izo, Inuarashi, and even the seriously injured Raizo, also followed closely behind, launching Attacks one after another.
Looking at the offensive launched by the Red Scabbards joining Hands, the Ninja who had personally killed Momonosuke felt a strong sense of suffocation coming towards him.
He smelled the Aura of Death.
But the Corner of Mouth revealed a Smile, after all, he had completed his Revenge.
"Father, Mother, Koushi, I'm coming…"
Just at this critical moment.
A Slash containing a Cold Aura swept across from the side, instantly blocking the Red Scabbards'Deadly Attack against this Ninja.
As the Dust Cloud slowly dissipated,
The Ninja was unscathed.
On the Ground in front of him, there was an additional deep gully filled with Frost.
"Hmm?!"
The angry Red Scabbards followed the direction of the Slash and looked over, and saw Brook slowly sheathing his Sword.
The Slash just now was obviously from Brook's Hand.
Brook met the angry Gaze of the Red Scabbards, and slowly sent all the undead into the Underworld.
Looking at the Red Scabbards whose Eyes were red with Fury, Brook calmly said: "This Person is to be handed over to Captain."
"You…!!!"
The Red Scabbards looked at Brook with uncertain expressions. It wasn't that they didn't want to attack, but the Figure that exuded a Terror Aura like a Demon God behind them had already locked onto them firmly with Observation Haki.
Once they dared to attack, then the next Battle would not be 'playing around' but a real Battle of life and Death.
And they would be instantly killed.
Denjiro said through gritted teeth: "That Weapon killed Lord Momonosuke…"
"Yohohoho, I saw it."
Brook finished laughing, and nodded calmly.
Looking at Brook's Reaction, Denjiro was stunned for a moment, and immediately said in a Tone filled with Killing Intent:
"Then please step aside, we want to kill this Weapon with our own Hands to avenge Lord Momonosuke! Afterwards, we will willingly accept Death!"
"Does that have anything to do with me?"
Brook said indifferently. He really couldn't understand why these People would think that Everything would revolve around them. Momonosuke was their Monarch, what did it have to do with him?
Just when Denjiro was about to speak again, a Mournful Cry from Zou suddenly came from afar.
At the same time, mixed in with the Mournful Cry was endless Fury!
Obviously, Zou also felt Momonosuke's Death.
(The next Chapter will be a bit late…)
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 405 Zunesha's Curtain Call and Big News
"Oh, that Kid died?"
Sensing Momonosuke's Life Aura disappear, Nicholas revealed a smile at the corner of his mouth. Then, Electric Arc jumped at his fingertip, and an enormously thick Lightning whip slowly dissipated in the Air.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Sounds of dull thuds, like giant drums, echoed from within the Elephant Lord's Body.
The Person it had waited for for a hundred years had suddenly died violently, causing this Giant Elephant to become extremely angry. Eight hundred years ago, it had already committed an unforgivable error. It had originally thought that it could gain redemption after Momonosuke appeared, but now it seemed that everything was impossible. It had once again committed an unforgivable sin. And it did not have much Time left to wait for the next Opportunity to come.
At this Time, facing the extremely enraged Zunesha, Nicholas did not have the slightest panic. In his Hand, a Long Sword appeared, then Lightning coiled around it. Suddenly, the Long Sword seemed to extend infinitely, and a Lightning Longsword a hundred meters long was held in Nicholas's Hand.
Then, Nicholas slid and came under Zunesha's Body.
'Electromagnetic Cut!'
The large amount of Lightning clinging to the surface of the Lightning Longsword was constantly vibrating at a high frequency, making it extremely sharp. Nicholas gripped the Sword hilt of the Lightning Longsword and thrust the Lightning Longsword fiercely towards Zunesha's abdomen.
"Puchi."
Accompanied by the Sound of a Sword Blade piercing Flesh and Blood, the Lightning Longsword directly pierced through Zunesha's Skin, which had become decayed due to the passage of Time, and then mercilessly pierced into the Flesh. The Sword Blade, which was over a hundred meters long, almost half submerged into Zunesha's Body.
However, with this kind of Thrust injury, for Zunesha, it was equivalent to being pricked by a Needle. But Nicholas's Attack was obviously not that Simple. Combining his experience from his previous life as an internet expert fighting various Tigers bare-handed, Nicholas gripped the Sword hilt of the Lightning Longsword, then exerted force with his Foot, rushing along Zunesha's abdomen towards its tail.
And the Lightning Longsword that had pierced into Zunesha's Body was also like a sharp Surgery knife, directly cutting open Zunesha's Skin, fat, and Muscle. Accompanied by Zunesha's Mournful Cry, blood water like a Waterfall gushed out from Zunesha's abdomen!
"Woo~~!!!"
Zunesha's deafening Mournful Cry echoed in the Air above Wano Country and the surrounding Sea Area.
...
Not far from Wano Country, on a Sea Area, a Pirate Ship was moored there.
"Captain, Zunesha is a key Combat Power related to the final battle, are we not going to save it? You know, the Power that Nicholas that Weapon has shown is enough to kill Zunesha." Rayleigh, with his arms crossed in front of his chest, looked at the Mournful Cry Giant Elephant in the distance and couldn't help but speak.
"Forget it, if Zunesha hadn't started a War with Nicholas, I could still go and persuade him, but now let's just forget about it. Besides, I'm looking forward to what kind of Surprise that Nicholas Weapon can give me..." As if thinking of something, Roger revealed a Smile at the corner of his Mouth.
"Kids, set sail, Target Elbaf!" Roger stood at the Ship's Bow and said loudly. Soon, Oro Jackson changed Navigation and sailed towards Elbaf.
Originally, his purpose in coming to Wano Country this time was firstly to see if he could resolve the Conflict between Nicholas and the Kozuki Clan, after all, Kozuki and Zunesha are quite important Combat Power in the future War, and secondly, it was for the Ancient Weapon, but since he was late, then forget it.
And almost at the Time Oro Jackson left, the Lightning Attack that Nicholas had launched into Zunesha's Body was detonated simultaneously. Almost instantly, countless protrusions suddenly appeared on the surface of Zunesha's Form.
And Nekomamushi, who had joined up with the Mink Tribe, and other Mink Tribe members were all involuntarily stunned when they saw Zunesha's Manner.
"It's over, Zunesha might die."
"Our homeland is gone..."
Many Mink Tribe members' Bodies trembled slightly. They had clearly sensed the Power of the Explosion just now. Moreover, that terrifying Explosion occurred inside Zunesha's Body, and as a Body of Flesh and Blood, even if Zunesha's Form was huge, the consequences of this Explosion occurring in its Body were imaginable.
"Woo~~~~!!!"
Zunesha Mournful Cry once, if viewed from a high place, it could be clearly seen that Zunesha had knelt In the Sea. The huge Form Zunesha, the Sea under it was now dyed red, and a large number of ferocious Sea Kings gathered under Zunesha's Form, waiting for a full Meal.
This Giant Elephant that had walked on the Grand Line for thousands of years was about to lose its Life in Wano Country and stop walking forever. And at the End of Life, Zunesha's Eyes looked towards the far Sea, the direction of the Final Island.
Thousands of years ago, it was there that Zunesha made a contract with a certain Human. Zunesha, who had once frantically slaughtered and destroyed Islands on the Grand Line, became the Partner of the Legendary Person.
Until that huge War that swept across the Whole world, due to its own mistake, a tragedy occurred. From then on, Zunesha also punished Oneself on the Grand Line, walking aimlessly, not approaching any Island, and waiting for the arrival of the Legendary Person to complete its redemption.
But obviously it could not wait.
"Bang!"
Zunesha finally knelt down In the Sea, large Sea Waves soared into the sky, submerging the entire Elephant Lord's Back. As the Seawater surging onto Zunesha's Back receded, Zunesha used its last strength to place its nose on the Border of Wano Country.
Those Eyes that had originally begun to regain their Luster, gradually lost their Light again. In the End, Zunesha lay prone In the Sea Death, only that huge Elephant Lord's Back and the Giant Tree on Elephant Lord's Back, like a Whale, stood on the Sea Surface.
Its huge Body became a new Island at Sea.
A few days later, White Dance.
Simon took out a Newspaper from his arms, and said to Nicholas with a slightly serious expression, "Captain, this is the Newspaper that has been delivered these days."
"What, in these few days, has another Major event happened on the Grand Line?" Nicholas looked at Simon's serious expression and couldn't help but ask.
Simon handed the Newspaper to Nicholas, and said with a Tone of voice that was somewhat doubtful of Life, "Captain, you should see for yourself."
"..."
Nicholas took the Newspaper, opened it directly, and took a look. What caught his Eyes was a conspicuous Headline related to Roger.
"Sunk Justice Island..." Nicholas's Gaze swept across the Headline and looked at the Headline content. Obviously, Roger's Action was undoubtedly a heavy Blow to the World Government. As one of the three major institutions under the World Government, even if it was the weakest institution, it was completely destroyed by People like this, which was undoubtedly a blatant slap in the Face.
If the World Government cannot React, then the World Government's prestige will be in danger. And the chain reaction caused by the gradual collapse of prestige is that the World Government will completely lose prestige on the Grand Line.
Without much thought, Nicholas continued to browse the Newspaper. The report content on another section pointed to News about Devil Fruit.
"Oh?" Nicholas's Line of Sight suddenly fixed on a Photo. In the Photo was a Devil Fruit, and Nicholas recognized at a glance that it was Golden Lion Shiki's Fruit.
"Float-Float Fruit..." Nicholas narrowed his Eyes slightly. It can be said that the appearance of this Fruit is destined to set off a bloody storm. As for the Reason, it is very Simple, because its previous owner was the Legendary Great Pirate, Golden Lion Shiki!
Nicholas continued to read the Newspaper. When he turned to the latest Newspaper, even Nicholas couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. It was entirely because this News was too Outrageous.
"Navy Admiral Zephyr betrayed the Marine and killed several Celestial Dragons..."
(End of Chapter)