From a Pirate to a Revolutionary Mentor

Chapter 97: The Frost Moon Kang Family's Reliance
Wazhi Country, Jiuli, Daming Mansion Reception Room.

After reaching a consensus on the bottom line, the forces coming to support from the outer sea and the forces of Kuri Daimyo Prefecture finally did not fight each other. To be precise, it was Oden's people who had to surrender.

After taking a look at Oden's retainers, Shimotsuki Yasuie simply chose to agree to the other party's request.

He is more sober than anyone else.

As the daimyo of Baiwu for decades, he has a clear understanding of the people of this country. He also has a certain understanding of the big snake that was disguised under his command at the beginning, as well as the pirate in the outer sea.

Wano Country is now at the top of the cliff. The peace and prosperity is only on the surface. Just one step away and it will be shattered.

The reason why Kurozumi Orochi was able to defeat Kozuki was because his armed force depended on the Beasts Pirates.

And he was not unfamiliar with the pirates in the outer sea.

Three years ago, the Beasts Pirates and other pirates fought against other pirates in the Bell Queen. That was Wano Country's chance, but...

Shimotsuki Yasuie glanced at Oden.

What the Revolutionary Army said was sometimes right. Lord Oden had the bearing of a lord, but he lacked the decisiveness of a superior.

But no matter what, he is Kozuki, the lord of this country.

Oden was unwilling to take that opportunity, just as he was unwilling to tell anyone before that he was forced to do that dance, and he believed that Orochi and Kaido would keep their promise.

And this time, if Shimotsuki Hikoichirō and the revolutionary army had arrived one day earlier, Oden would not agree to this alliance. He would still believe in Kaido and Orochi.

The other party is already gathering high-end combat forces. This is the information brought by the samurai, and it is also the reason why he asked Oden to go to Hakuma Daimyo's mansion today.

"call……"

After exhaling, Shimotsuki Yasuie looked across and said, "Neither I nor Lord Oden is someone who cannot let go of power. Wano Country needs your help now, please!"

In 'the present day Wano Country', he emphasized.

Kin'emon and the others looked grim, but they eventually lowered their heads and retreated.

During the five years that Oden danced, they went to the Daimyo's mansion many times. They chose to trust this lord who had been supporting Oden since he was young.

"Now that we have reached a basic agreement, let's start talking about follow-up issues."

Kevin said, "We need to know the intelligence of the Beasts Pirates, including the gathering or dispersion of their mid-to-high-end combat power."

"For now, our presence should be sudden. After the closed Wano Country was controlled by them in the Submarine Port, there are not many people in this world who have the ability to fly."

"That means we can form a surprise attack, even a surprise attack of 4,000 people, and we can control it with the ability to fly."

"Finally, it is the location where the war breaks out. The collision of top combat forces will be very destructive to the center of the battlefield, so we need to find a time for them to gather on Ghost Island!"

Faced with these questions, Kozuki Oden, who was sitting in the middle opposite, looked confused.

In the past five years, all he thought about was that the five years would pass as quickly as possible and that Wano Country would no longer be oppressed after Kaido and Orochi left.

He had never thought about how to break the situation after being deceived. The most likely possibility was that he would rush forward alone with a knife in hand.

"In fact, they have been gathering mid- to high-end combat forces recently."

Shimotsuki Yasuie glanced at Oden and said, "This afternoon, the other party's obvious move of not keeping their promise was discussed with Oden-sama. Now it seems that the time is right."

"During this period, even Kaido stayed on Onigashima to guard against the power of Lord Oden. His two top bosses also stayed on Onigashima."

"As for the specific information about the Beasts Pirates, I have a more detailed analysis here, including the ability of sorcery. I can give it to you after this conversation."

Kevin nodded.

I have to say that this round-faced old guy looks more like a lord than Oden.

Kevin had no experience in large-scale wars, so after signaling to Dorag, whose forehead was covered in sweat, the next arrangements were left to him.

After all, this world is different. It is a world with supernatural powers, and high-end combat power must be restrained by someone.

Otherwise, one breath of Kaido would cause nearly a hundred people to lose their ability to move even if they were standing in scattered positions.

In this regard, Dorag and Uncle Bear, who is already in charge of the Revolutionary Army's Southern Army, are professionals.

After swallowing a plate of sashimi with one hand, Dorag wiped the sweat off his face and said, "Next time, you can just serve a large piece of grilled meat. I'm really not used to this."

After saying this, Dragon said with a serious expression: "Before this, the Revolutionary Army had also collected and understood a certain amount of intelligence about the New World. Now that the high-end combat power of the Beasts Pirates has been gathered, it will be much easier."

The big bear at the side looked over and said, "The old way?"

Dragon smiled and said, "Shiki the Golden Lion can be invincible with the power of the Float-Float Fruit, and even has the title of Pirate Admiral, which is also due to the mobility of the Flying Pirates. The old method... is useful, isn't it?"

At this time, Hikoichirō Shimotsuki had already brought over a map of Wano Country, and seven people from both sides were standing around the map.

Dragon pointed to the Ghost Island below the Rabbit Well and White Dance. "Mr. Spark will use his teleportation ability to form a king-to-king situation. I will land five ships at the entrances and exits of the Ghost Island to create an impact."

Kevin, who was standing by, understood that he had to go in first to complete the placement of the coordinate points.

However, the coordinate points are a limitation of the teleportation ability, so it is not appropriate to discuss them here.

"In a King vs King situation, even if the mid- to high-end combat power of the center blossom is not enough to consume our own physical strength. Then Kaido..."

Kevin then said, "I'll do it."

Oden raised his head and frowned: "You... you probably can't do it yet. With my help, it should be safer."

Just as Dragon was about to say something, Kevin raised his hand to stop him: "Let him come with us, and leave Wano Country to the samurai."

These words made the other people's eyes narrow slightly, but they didn't say anything.

Dragon continued, "There are nearly 2,000 troops on five ships. After this, the Den Den Mushi will keep in touch at any time. I will arrange the remaining 2,000 troops according to the situation."

"Also, how much combat power can the samurai of Wano Country generate against Orochi?"

Shimotsuki Yasuie hesitated for a moment and said, "Three thousand."

Dragon narrowed his eyes and said, "After overwhelmed Orochi's power, I hope the samurai can also prepare large ships to support Onigashima at any time."

Shimotsuki Yasuie understood and bowed slightly, saying, "Don't worry, the samurai will definitely wipe out the snake as quickly as possible."

Dorag nodded.

"This is the basic situation. Big Bear and I will be in charge of the mobility of the entire army. We will also go to provide support at the end and keep in touch at all times."

"After the main force arrives tomorrow, we will take a day off. Meanwhile, I need to sort out the intelligence and start the operation the day after tomorrow."

Rayleigh and Roger looked at each other.

"Then the middle level of the Beasts Pirates will be left to the two of us."

Roger also smiled and stretched his arms.

"This body is a little bit worse, otherwise I would like to fight with that little guy Kaido. When he was in the Rocks Pirates, he was still a little guy."

……

Time passed and night fell. The revolutionary army was arranged to live, and Dorag was still eating non-stop. Shimotsuki Yasuka took out the money from the bottom of the box.

In another courtyard, Shimotsuki Yasuie was sitting cross-legged, and Shimotsuki Hikoichirō, who was sitting below him, was being questioned.

"So Mr. Fire has already gained a great reputation in the outer seas."

Shimotsuki Yasuka looked at the wanted poster in his hand. The bounty of over 2 billion was really impressive.

"Three years ago, he said that Lord Oden would continue to dance for another three years...Hikoichiro, do you think that gentleman can really see the future?"

Hikoichiro lowered his head and replied, "Mr. Spark should have this ability. I heard some from Mr. Rayleigh. Mr. Sabaody Archipelago used three abilities when he first attacked the Celestial Dragons."

"is it?"

Shimotsuki Yasuie tapped gently with one hand, thoughts racing through his mind.

After listening to Hikoichirō Shimotsuki's narration and investigating the Beasts Pirates in recent years, he also understood some of the situations in the open sea.

The most basic thing is the newspapers from the sea. Under the closed-door policy, these seagulls who deliver newspapers have long stopped coming to Wano Country, but in the past five years, they have recovered a little because of the Beasts Pirates.

The three abilities cannot be witchcraft.

According to intelligence, if a user of a devil fruit eats another fruit, the power of the devil will conflict within the body, eventually causing the user to explode and die.

If he is not a person with special abilities, it is not clear where the ability to teleport is limited. The seastone, a specialty of Wano Country, may not be able to restrain the opponent.

So after the war, there was only one way to go.

The difference in combat power is too great. These four thousand people may not be the entire strength of the other side. Coupled with the ability to float and fly, perhaps it was stated clearly before as a warning.

Wano Country's natural barriers are useless.

The opponent, Mr. Fire, who is wearing a mask, is confident that he can fight Kaido alone, and the other two people who have developed the ability to fly are perceived to be equally powerful.

A Rayleigh, and another guy wearing a mask.

Lord Oden looks familiar, so perhaps he is a member of Roger's pirate group.

No matter how you calculate it, the Revolutionary Army is more powerful than Kaido.

Then there is only another way.

Thinking of this, Shimotsuki Yasuie looked at Hikoichiro, who was not a member of Shimotsuki's family.

"Just now, His Majesty Oden and the Revolutionary Army have reached a cooperation agreement, and you have heard the bottom line conditions."

Hikoichiro didn't say anything, but he was already getting nervous inside.

Shimotsuki Yasunari continued, "After the revolutionary army liberated Wano Country, the daimyo and shogun were no longer hereditary. Four years is a very short period of time, and you have made a great contribution by bringing support to Wano Country this time."

"I am getting old, and I will be even older in four years. For the sake of the peace of Wano Country, I have never cared much about power. You are still young, and you have seen the vast world outside. Are you willing to serve as the daimyo of Hakumai in four years, Hikoichiro?"

After he finished speaking, Shimotsuki Hikoichiro, who was kneeling with his head lowered, tried to remain calm, but he couldn't resist the restlessness in his heart.

The name of Bai Wu, the most powerful person under the Shogun's Office in Wano Country.

How should you answer?

Bringing the Revolutionary Army back to Wano Country is equivalent to saving Wano Country, right?

So……

Just as he was about to take action, a scene from long, long ago flashed through his mind. It was the time when the Black Charcoal Clan rebelled and was purged after their failure.

The gentleman at the top has never been a kind-hearted person.

He was not from Shimotsuki's main family. The branch families were committed to their duties, the samurai also had their own paths, and the retainers were loyal to their lord.

My thought just now was to commit seppuku!

"boom."

Forehead touches the ground.

Shimotsuki Hikoichirō said, "It is the duty of retainers and samurai to serve Wano Country, the Kozuki clan, and the Shimotsuki Daimyo. I dare not, and have never thought of stealing a high position."

After he finished speaking, Hikoichiro raised his head and looked at Shimotsuki Yasuie, then waved his hand and lifted up his outer robe.

"If the Lord suspects that I have any ulterior motives, I am willing to commit seppuku to show my sincerity!"

He pulled out the wakizashi and turned it around to aim at himself.

His eyes focused slightly but he didn't hear any voice to stop him. After sighing inwardly, he used both hands to force the wakizashi straight into his abdomen.

"boom!"

At the last moment, the short sword wakizashi was shot down.

Shimotsuki Yasuie looked unhappy: "You went out to sea to look for foreign aid regardless of your own life. So many samurai died or disappeared, but you were the only one who successfully brought the aid back to Wano Country. How could I doubt you?!"

Shimotsuki Hikoichirō, who escaped death, knelt on the ground and remained silent.

Shimotsuki Yasuie continued, "The term revolutionary army is suitable for overseas countries, but for Wano Country, many things are still too early. Both Shimotsuki and the Lord Kozuki clan are of great significance to Wano Country."

Hikoichiro replied in a deep voice: "I understand. The samurai and Hakumai, no, the people of the entire Wano Country, will remain loyal to Kozuki!"

There was no agreement nor reprimand. After a long silence, Shimotsuki Yasuie waved his hand and asked him to leave.

In the quiet room, only Shimotsuki Kangjia was sitting quietly.

Hikoichiro cannot die, at least not from now until the next one or two years.

This time it was just a test, and the result was very good. Although I was moved, the other party obviously knew what the result would be.

The experience of the outer sea is enough to change a person, but how many people in Wano Country have been to the outer sea?

The Revolutionary Army's understanding of Wano Country is too shallow, and they have no idea what Kozuki means to this country.

Even though Oden had been doing that dance for five years, there were still people among the people and samurai who believed in him.

Bringing in overseas knowledge and cognition may not necessarily change Wano Country in four years. By then, we can just manipulate it in secret and make it a routine for the Kozuki clan to continue to serve as generals. Then this will be the routine of Wano Country.

Hereditary succession is not allowed, but the general of each generation is Kozuki, which is not hereditary.

Shimotsuki Yasuie smiled.

He is never afraid of his opponents being reasonable, what he fears most is that his opponents are unreasonable.

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(End of this chapter)