General Lanlin of One Piece

Chapter 791: Autumn Water Cuts the Snake
"I never thought that there is an independent body of water thousands of meters away from the New World Ocean. What is this? An inland sea?"

On the Kirin, Hibari looked curiously at the huge lake that surrounded the entire Wano Country.

Yamato shook his head, "No, that's not sea water. The water here is fresh water, and there are giant carps unique to Wano Country in it. If we want to enter Wano Country, we have to find a way to get those giant carps that can climb waterfalls to pull the boat up from Kuri Waterfall."

"I heard from the old man in Flower Capital that a long time ago, the real Wano Country was more than ten times larger than it is now. It was located at the bottom of this freshwater lake, but now it has been submerged by the lake."

"Freshwater lake? So big?" Yunlark was a little surprised.

Rorschach confirmed Yamato's statement, pointed to a towering mountain in the distance, and made some additions.

"See that mountain? The entire Wano Country is actually built around this huge Fujiyama."

"Eight hundred years ago, the ancient country of Wano was established at the foot of Fujiyama. Its area was indeed more than ten times larger than it is now. Perhaps to fight against foreign enemies or to resist tsunamis, they built a wall surrounding the entire country."

"Thousands of years passed, and the rain that only came in but not out flooded the ancient Wano Country, forcing the people of Wano Country to move their country to the hillside of Fujiyama."

"What kind of operation is this? They built such a high wall, but it ended up flooding themselves? Didn't the people here ever think of making a few holes in the wall for drainage?" Drake found it difficult to understand the thought process of the ancient people of Wano Country.

"This is not what we should be thinking about. Well, cheer up and fight a beautiful victory."

Rorschach raised his right hand, and dozens of warships following closely behind him landed smoothly on the lake outside the Country of Wano.

"Are we going to go straight to Kaido's lair, Onigashima?" Smoker asked.

Rorschach nodded. "Well, open the coating on the warship, go underwater, surround Onigashima, and catch him off guard."

"Will Kaido find us? Although we can avoid being discovered by the patrol boats of the Beasts Pirates by going underwater, we can't defend against Kaido's Observation Haki."

"It doesn't matter. Kaido is not on Onigashima now. There are only the Three Calamities and Six Sons, his army of gifters, and a few thousand small pirates. Just go over there, don't be stingy with your ammunition, and fire at full power."

Rorschach turned to look at Enelu and Hibari, and ordered: "Enelu, use your expertise to blast Onigashima for me with Thunder Blade. Hibari, you create thunderclouds and cooperate with Enelu's actions."

"Yes." Enelu and Hibari took the order and quickly flew into the sky. One turned into lightning and the other turned into dark clouds, and they worked together to create a large-scale thunderstorm.

Smoker, Drake and others were about to take action and release the coating on the warship, but Luo stood up at this time, spread out his five fingers, and air waves swirled at his fingertips.

He looked in the direction of Onigashima and said expressionlessly, "Actually, there's no need to go through so much trouble. I can lead you all to teleport silently and rush directly to the face of the Beasts Pirates."

"You can do this kind of thing?" Yamato was a little shocked.

But Rorschach shook his head and rejected Luo's proposal.

He said: "Your ability consumes too much energy. It is too strenuous for you to transfer so many warships at the same time. It is unnecessary. This time, we don't need to fight fast. We need to fight steadily and try to take down the Beasts Pirates at the lowest cost."

Since Rorschach disagreed, Luo had nothing to say. He nodded and prepared to go.

After explaining everything to everyone, Rorschach didn't stay here any longer. He reached out and grabbed Zoro's shoulder, "Zoro, let's go find Kaido."

"Okay." Zoro did not refuse and let Rorschach grab him and leave the warship.

In the blink of an eye, the two entered Wano Country and came to the vicinity of Kuri's Eikasa Village.

"What are we doing here? Is Kaido around here?"

Standing on the hillside and looking down, you can see a dilapidated and desolate village. Several old women with sallow faces are sitting under the eaves, hunched over, weaving winnowing baskets, bamboo baskets and other woven things.

Sauron did not see any young and middle-aged people in this village, and there were even very few men. There were only some skinny children who leaned weakly against the women, with no desire to play and fight.

Zoro could see that these people probably hadn't had a full meal for a long time. They were so hungry that they were skin and bones, and almost unrecognizable.

"No hurry, let's go find someone first."

The two of them walked through the road in the middle of the village, attracting the attention of some villagers along the way.

There was only numbness and confusion in the old women's eyes, while the children were curious and fearful.

After a while, the two arrived at the edge of the Ebisu Village, and Zoro saw a thatched house standing alone outside the village, built on a slope with its back to a bamboo forest.

When you arrive in front of the thatched house, you can see several shelves inside with various clay dolls on them. Some of the clay is still fresh and not completely dry, which shows that someone lived here not long ago.

Rorschach shifted his gaze from the dolls on the shelf to the only wooden door in the thatched hut.

"Okay, stop hiding and come out. I have something to talk to you about. Tenguyama Hichetsu, or should I call you Kozuki Sukiyaki?"

After Rorschach's voice fell, the thatched hut was quiet for a moment, and the wooden door was slowly pushed open.

A man wearing a long-nosed Tengu mask walked out, but did not approach. Instead, he stood in front of the wooden door and looked at Rorschach with hostility.

"I didn't expect that after hiding my identity for more than 20 years, I was still discovered. Are you Kaido's man, or Orochi's man? Are you looking for me to wipe out the roots?"

Before Rorschach could answer, Sukiyaki quickly noticed the navy uniform he was wearing and was stunned for a moment, a little surprised.

“You’re… a Marine?”

Then he saw Zoro standing next to Rorschach and was even more surprised.

"Niu Wan? You...you are not dead? No...that's not right, you are not Niu Wan. Who...are you?"

"As you can see, I am a navy. As for the one next to me, although he is not the Shimotsuki Gyumaru you mentioned, he is also a descendant of the Shimotsuki family." Rorschach patted Zoro on the shoulder and said.

Sukiyaki looked at Rorschach, his body tense, and he did not let down his guard because of what Rorschach said.

"Why is the navy here? Wano Country has always been self-isolating and has never had the habit of accepting outsiders, not to mention that this country is now occupied by Kaido. Don't tell me that your navy is here to fight Kaido."

"Why not?" Rorschach glanced behind him.

Behind the crack of the wooden door, there was a pair of black eyes, looking out through the crack.

There was a person hiding behind the wooden door, a little girl. She was holding her breath, not daring to breathe, and was completely unaware that her little heart was beating nervously.

The moment her eyes met Rorschach's, the little girl screamed in fear like a frightened rabbit and hid behind the crack in the door.

Sukiyaki heard the noise behind him, sighed, dropped the wooden sword he was holding tightly in his hand, and looked at Rorschach.

"Kaido has occupied this place for twenty years. If your navy really wanted to attack him, they would have done it long ago. Why wait until now? If I'm right, you are here to cooperate with Kaido or Orochi, right? Although Wano Country is poor and xenophobic, it is not without resources that outsiders want."

"The seastone, iron ore, and weapons here have always been what people from the outer seas want to obtain. It's not like I haven't cooperated with your world government a long time ago."

"Tell me, what do you want? As long as I can give it to you, I can give it to you. I just hope you don't hurt Ah Yu. She is still a child and should not be involved in the grudges of adults."

As Sukiyaki finished speaking, the wooden door behind him was pushed open, and a little girl of seven or eight years old ran out with tears on her face, hugged his legs and cried.

"Master, I don't want you to die. Ayu doesn't want to lose another loved one."

"Tama, what did I teach you? If you want to be a strong ninja, you should learn to be strong and stop whining like this."

"Wow, but Yu doesn't want to lose her master~"

"Oh my, I'm here to be a good person, how come I'm the bad guy in the eyes of these kids?" Luo Xia was troubled by Ayu's crying.

Ayu hid behind Sukiyaki and quietly opened her eyes to peek at Rorschach.

When she saw the military uniform on Rorschach, she was visibly stunned.

Zoro was also a little surprised.

Because he noticed that the little girl named Ayu was actually wearing a small navy uniform, and the shoulder straps on the uniform were of the rank of lieutenant general.

Ah Yu's tearful eyes gradually widened, as if she remembered something. She stared at Luo Xia blankly, a little hesitant, "Are you... the one that Tiangui-sama said will come to save us?"

"Lord Heavenly Demon? What is that thing?" A question mark appeared above Rorschach's head.

Ah Yu's lips moved. Although she still looked a little scared, she mustered up her courage and said, "Tian Gui Lady is Tian Gui Lady. Although she looks fierce, she is a good person. She even gave me barbecue..."

Rorschach: "..."

He was about to get straight to the point and ask Sukiyaki some serious questions, but at this moment, Zoro held the long sword at his waist, turned around and looked outside the hut, and warned: "Someone is approaching."

Rorschach was not surprised.

He had discovered it long ago.

In fact, from the time he entered Wano Country to now, his observation Haki has covered the entire Wano Country.

Because he was worried about being discovered by Kaido, he did not release the lightning amplification. But even so, Rorschach's current observation Haki has become so powerful that it is at the peak of this sea, and few people can match it. He can cover a small country of Wano easily without any pressure.

He turned around and looked outside with an expressionless face.

From afar, a large group of people surrounded a short, buck-toothed man and were approaching this side quickly from Bianli Village.

As they walked along, the tranquility of Bianli Village was broken. The old, weak, women and children, who were already thin and hungry, were frightened and hid in their houses in panic.

Even so, there were many who were unable to dodge and were pushed around by the group of people, or even simply smashed away by the weapons in their hands, causing a burst of wailing. Seeing this, Zoro's veins bulged on the back of his hands and his eyes were filled with anger.

"These bastards, I really want to chop them up."

"There will be a chance." Rorschach said expressionlessly.

The buck-toothed man in fancy clothes put on a bright smile from a distance, opened his arms, and laughed exaggeratedly: "Welcome to Wano Country, respected General Lanlin, I am the general of Wano Country, Kurozumi Orochi, and I am very happy to see you here."

"Do you have something to talk to me about?" Rorschach looked at the snake coldly.

"Hehehe, there is something I want to discuss with the powerful General Lanlin." The snake didn't care about Luo Xia's indifference at all. The strong are like this. They have the capital to ignore the powerful. Although the snake didn't want to admit it, in this world, strength is above power.

"Tell me."

"Can we move to my temporary residence in Boluo Town? I have already ordered people to prepare a welcoming banquet, and we can eat and chat at the same time."

The big snake had a big smile on his face and didn't even look at Sukiyaki and Ayu beside him.

Not to mention that he didn't know that Tenguyama Hichet's real identity was Kozuki Sukiyaki. Even if he knew, for Orochi now, Rorschach was the one he cared about the most.

Rorschach glanced at him calmly, "Just say it right here. I don't have much time to waste on you."

"Yes, yes. I know that General Lan Lin's time is precious. Okay, let's talk about it here."

Orochi was very humble, not showing any of his usual airs as a general of Wano Country.

He lowered his voice, looked at Luo Xia, and asked expectantly: "May I ask General Lan Lin, why are you here in Wano Country?"

Rorschach looked at him and didn't answer.

Orochi was not embarrassed and continued to ask: "Is General Lanlin here to defeat Kaido?"

"So what if it is? So what if it isn't?" Rorschach said indifferently.

The big snake's face lit up with joy and his smile became even more flattering.

"If Admiral Lanlin is here to defeat Kaido, I am willing to provide some necessary assistance, such as weapons, ammunition, food, and even manpower. Of course, I can also provide you with specific information about the Beasts Pirates, all of which can be provided to you, Admiral Lanlin."

Sukiyaki, who was standing next to him, heard this and his pupils behind the mask trembled violently, his heart was filled with waves.

It was really beyond his expectations that Kurozumi Orochi actually wanted to cooperate with the navy to deal with Kaido.

"Oh? Aren't you afraid of being discovered by Kaido? Besides, as far as I know, you and Kaido should be in a cooperative relationship, right?" Rorschach felt tired of standing and talking to Orochi, so he simply sat down and crossed his legs.

Orochi, the general of Wano Country, stood in front of him with a smile on his face, looking very humble.

Orochi clenched his fists, revealing an indignant and heartbroken look, and said in a deep voice: "In the past, I did cooperate with Kaido for a period of time, but that was not what I wanted."

"General Lanlin also knows how cruel and vicious Kaido is. If I don't cooperate with him, he will massacre all the innocent people in Wano Country!"

As the snake spoke, tears welled up in the corners of his eyes and his voice became hoarse and choked.

"For the sake of the people of Wano Country, I have no choice but to pretend to be friendly with them, while secretly trying my best to save this country."

"Over the past decade, every time I've witnessed the hardships of the people of Wano Country, the innocent people being displaced, how many families have been broken up, and how many people have been captured to work in the flesh-and-blood factories of the Beasts Pirates, I've been unable to sleep at night and have trouble eating and sleeping!"

"Thank God, I have waited for more than ten years and finally saw your arrival, General Lan Lin. This is truly a blessing for me and the country of He!"

He was furious. "Kaido! This cruel, tyrannical, and capricious villain has enslaved and harmed my country for decades. Today is the time to fight back and put an end to his evil! For this, I will not hesitate even if I die!"

As he spoke, he looked at Rorschach and said sincerely, "General Lanlin, I can cooperate deeply with your navy. As long as you can successfully defeat Kaido, I am willing to provide all the help I can, and I will give you huge benefits in the resource cooperation with the navy in terms of weapons, minerals, and seastone afterwards."

"Cooperate with me. Let's defeat Kaido together?" Rorschach looked at Orochi calmly.

The snake nodded quickly, "Yes."

"Why?"

"What?" The big snake was stunned.

"I say, what gives you the right to cooperate with me?" Rorschach pointed at the ninjas gathered behind Orochi, his face showing undisguised contempt, "Just because of these idiots behind you?"

The snake paused, and said with a forced smile: "If General Lan Lin doesn't like my people, I can also provide material assistance..."

"unnecessary."

Rorschach no longer had the interest to continue arguing with the snake.

He thought this guy could say something that would interest him, but this is it?

Orochi was a little unwilling, but still smiled flatteringly: "Since Admiral Lanlin does not need my help, I can only wish the Navy a victory and successfully capture Kaido."

Rorschach looked down at the snake with indifference from above.

That indifferent look made Da She break out in sweat on his forehead and the smile on his face became stiff.

"I am indeed here to kill Kaido," Rorschach said.

Orochi's face lit up with joy. Although Rorschach had no intention of cooperating with him, he would be very satisfied as long as Rorschach could defeat Kaido.

At least, with Rorschach's intervention, his current situation should be greatly improved. Kaido, the treacherous bastard, should not have time to look for his whereabouts.

However, Rorschach's next words made Orochi and the ninja army behind him all change their expressions.

Rorschach said: "But how can a disgusting piece of trash like you be any better than Kaido?"

He turned to look at Zoro who also had a cold expression on his face, "Zoro, kill him."

"I've had this intention for a long time."

Zoro grinned, pulled out the Wado Ichimonji and bit it in his mouth, with Shusui in his right hand and Shura in his left hand. There was a dark aura on his body, and on the blades of the three swords, the dark domineering aura spread like ink.

The big snake was horrified, staggered back, and screamed in fear: "No! General Lanlin! You can't do this! There must be some misunderstanding! We are not enemies!"

Luo Xia no longer paid any attention to him. He turned and walked into the thatched hut. He smiled and reached out to pick up A Yu who was hiding behind Sukiyaki.

"Ayu, tell uncle, who gave you this dress?"

Ayu was not as afraid of Rorschach as before, but she was still a little nervous.

"It was...it was given by Tenki-sama. She said that when I see people wearing the same clothes coming to Wano Country, that's when the country will be saved. Are you...are you here to save Wano Country?"

"Oh, I know who the Heavenly Demon you are talking about is." Rorschach suddenly realized that the Heavenly Demon that Ayu was talking about was that guy Yamato.

There was chaos outside the hut.

The ninjas of the Orochi Oniwabanshu who were protecting the Orochi were chopped down in an instant by Zoro like a tiger into a flock of sheep.

However, the big snake was not dead yet. It was protected by Fu Lu Shou who had long earlobes and a long head, and fled hurriedly to the other side of the Bianli Village.

At the same time, Fu Lu Shou was still shouting.

"General Lanlin! You can't do this! Stop that samurai! General Orochi has a close cooperative relationship with your World Government. Many of the weapons factories in Wano Country have shares in the World Government! We are not enemies, we are allies!"

"What do you need? Money? Weapons? Minerals? Or slaves? We can give you all!"

Luo Xia turned a deaf ear to him, looked down at Yu in his arms, and asked gently: "Yu, do you think what Uncle Zoro did was right? Well, Zoro is the green algae head."

Ah Yu was a little afraid to look at the bloody storm outside, but still answered timidly: "Master said that Kurozumi Orochi is a bad guy, very bad, and he cooperated with Kaido to kill everyone, including my father and mother. So...so, I think Uncle Zoro did nothing wrong!"

"Well said." Rorschach smiled and patted her little head.

Outside the door, Zoro shouted loudly.

"To endure all suffering without dying is the way of Asura."

"Ghost Energy - Nine Swords Style! Ashura! Ichimiri Silver!"

"Fu Lu Shou!" The big snake's terrified scream rang out.

In front of him, a head with long earlobes was thrown high into the air, and blood was spilled into the sky.

"I, I will fight you to death!"

On the long street of Eikasa Village, corpses were everywhere and blood was flowing like a river. The desperate giant snake screamed, and its neck became thick, quickly stretched out, and forked, growing huge human-faced snake heads. The whole person enlarged dozens of times, and seven hideous heads hung from the air, looking at the tiny Zoro viciously.

"go to hell!"

Seven human-faced snake heads opened their mouths wide and bit towards Sauron from all directions.

The horrifying scene frightened Ayu so much that she hid in Rorschach's arms and dared not to look.

Zoro looked coldly at Kurozumi Orochi who had transformed into the Yamata-no-Orochi. He waved his hands casually, and two sword energies flew out into the air, cutting off the two snake heads in mid-air.

He stepped forward and instantly rose from the ground. The sword light burst out like a waterfall from the three large black swords and instantly swept across the body of the snake.

"Ghost Energy - Nine Swords Style - Demon Nine Flashes!"

"Chichichi..."

A series of dense water leaking sounds exploded on the body of the black charcoal snake.

When Zoro turned around and put away his sword, the giant snake that had been standing stiffly behind him had broken into pieces on the ground. Seven hideous snake heads with human faces fell on the bloody ground, with seven pairs of eyes full of resentment, looking in the direction of Rorschach, dying with their eyes open.

It was only then that Rorschach looked at Sukiyaki, who was both shocked and pleased.

"Where is that Pluto battleship?"

(End of this chapter)