Chapter 204 The Anti-Kaido Alliance
Cat Viper was a large cat, so Duke Dogstorm was naturally a large dog.
These two who hadn't spoken to each other for quite a long period now sat cross-legged in front of Brett and Tesoro, both looking at Brett with urgent expressions.
If there was anything in the world that could unite them again, it would definitely be related to Wano Country, definitely related to the Kozuki clan.
Just like this moment.
Tesoro looked at Brett with eyes full of admiration—worthy of being his lifelong friend, he was about to win over both kings of this country.
"So, Brett."
Cat Viper's tone was equally full of burning urgency. "What does Wano Country look like now? How are the Kozuki clan faring?"
Their loyalty to Kozuki Oden was very touching, but honestly, Brett held a skeptical attitude toward this loyalty.
As rulers of a country, was this really a good thing?
Brett knew that after the future Onigashima battle ended and Kozuki Momonosuke became the new shogun of Wano Country, these two men chose to abandon their positions as leaders of Zou to stay in Wano and serve that guy.
Though everyone had the right to make decisions about their own fate, this was still somewhat irresponsible.
Making little rabbit Carrot the king of Zou—had this really been thoroughly considered?
Of course, thinking this way was one thing, but Brett had no intention of meddling in others' lives.
He just needed to accomplish his purpose for coming to this country.
"Honestly, it's not very good."
Brett told the two kings about Wano Country's current situation.
Under the dual exploitation of the Beasts Pirates and the Orochi shogunate, Wano had almost become ruins, with scenes of decay everywhere.
The land and rivers were polluted, food crops couldn't be produced at all, and ordinary residents had to give their all just to avoid starving to death.
"Bastards!"
The cat and dog were now in tears. Duke Dogstorm wept openly. "The Wano that Lord Oden treasured and protected, that beautiful country has become like this!!"
"I'm going to Wano right now to cut off that bastard Orochi's head!"
Cat Viper sprang up, grabbing his trident and shouting as he prepared to leave.
"Go ahead! Go quickly!"
Duke Dogstorm sneered coldly. "Go to Wano once again to display your powerlessness! Once again remember that you can't do anything, just like back then!"
"What did you say! Old dog! Do you want me to tear you apart, bastard!!"
The fur around Cat Viper's neck stood up like a lion's mane, looking very intimidating.
"If you can do it, then try it!"
Duke Dogstorm also drew his sword, roaring back defiantly.
Then the two really did leap out and clash together with a clang.
"This—"
Tesoro was somewhat speechless.
Leaving their guests here and starting to fight among themselves—should he say they were being genuine, or that they completely didn't take the two of them seriously?
"We're very sorry, distinguished guests."
Pedro, Cat Viper's subordinate, apologized deeply. "The boss and Duke haven't seen each other for many years, so—"
So the resentment accumulated over years was now exploding instantly?
Brett shook his head helplessly. If he let them continue fighting like this, when would these negotiations properly begin?
He shot forward.
"What?"
"This is!"
The next instant, both Cat Viper and Dogstorm's expressions changed.
Brett had appeared between them, one hand grabbing Dogstorm's sword, the other gripping Cat Viper's trident.
His hands were like they were forged from seastone—no matter how much force they applied, they couldn't break free.
This was the Deep Sea Emperor!
Just from his strength alone, they could see his unmatched power!
"This isn't the time for quarreling, you two."
Brett said seriously. "In fact, the Kozuki forces haven't completely disappeared from Wano."
The cat and dog's expressions changed simultaneously, and they asked almost in unison, "Really?"
Though they'd been at odds for years, their understanding was undeniable.
So Brett told them about rescuing a man named Kawamatsu from the quarry prison in Udon.
"Kawamatsu!"
Cat Viper clenched his claws, so excited that his whiskers trembled. "That guy's still alive?"
Duke Dogstorm also looked relieved. "Thank you very much, Brett. Really, thank you very much!"
Kawamatsu had been adopted by Kozuki Oden along with these two—they could be called childhood friends who grew up together.
After Kozuki Oden was killed, these two had separated from the other Red Scabbards. They didn't know about Kinemon and the others' time travel, didn't know Kozuki Hiyori was still alive, and didn't even know about Kozuki Toki's prophecy.
"The prisoners who escaped from the quarry have probably formed a team by now, hiding in Wano, waiting for a chance to take revenge on Kaido and Orochi." Brett said.
"Is that so?"
Cat Viper nodded heavily. "Then we can't continue being dejected either!"
He looked at Dogstorm.
Duke Dogstorm nodded heavily.
If it was for their common lord, then all past grievances could disappear.
"By the way."
Brett smiled again. "Perhaps a special person has already joined the current resistance forces."
"Special person?"
Both the cat and dog were slightly startled.
Then Brett told them about it.
"Kaido's daughter??"
Cat Viper's mouth hung open in shock, almost unable to close.
What a wonderful twist of fate!
"That Kaido actually had such a child? She found Lord Oden's voyage journal!"
Duke Dogstorm also sighed with emotion. "Perhaps this really is fate's arrangement. Though Lord Momonosuke and Lady Hiyori may no longer be in this world, there's still someone who inherited Lord Oden's will."
"Wanting to replace Lord Oden in saving Wano and opening the country?"
Cat Viper also sighed. "If she's truly willing to fight for this, then I'll acknowledge her as Lord Oden's true successor!"
He was sincere—Brett could hear it very clearly.
But the problem was that he was saying this now because many things were still unknown.
When they reached Wano in the future and learned Kozuki Hiyori was still alive, when Kozuki Momonosuke and the others returned eight years later, would he still think this way?
Hard to say.
"So let's talk about plans for dealing with the Beasts Pirates together."
Brett said this.
"Together?"
Duke Dogstorm was startled. "But I heard that you and Kaido are allies, Brett. You even formed some Three Emperors Alliance."
That bastard Morgans was really harmful.
Brett said, "In Wano, there's something I want to get my hands on, so Kaido is my biggest obstacle."
The cat and dog exchanged glances.
They almost telepathically guessed each other's uneasiness.
Something he wanted?
What in Wano could be worthy of this man's attention?
But—
The cat and dog also saw the joy in each other's eyes.
If such a man joined the ranks opposing Kaido, what was there to fear!
"Of course!"
Both nodded simultaneously. "We agree to the alliance plan!"
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