One Piece: From Picking Up Red Hair's Broken Arm

Chapter 349 Xia Nuo Arrives, Seven People Destroy a Country

"Hey, are you scratching an itch?!"

Barrett sneered, grabbing Jhin's neck with his right hand and lifting him up. "Weaker than I thought. You two are really no fun!"

What's wrong with the ocean these days?
A guy of this caliber can have a bounty of over a billion and become a top-tier pirate in the New World?

Back when he was working for Roger, someone at least Rayleigh's caliber would have been worthy of such a bounty!
"Cough, cough..."

Jin's face turned red from being choked. He struggled desperately, his blade slashing repeatedly at the other's wrist, but he couldn't even break through the opponent's Armament Haki defense.

The difference is too big!
Barrett curled his lip in disdain and casually tossed Jhin toward Quinn, who had just struggled to his feet.

Boom!
The two collided, causing spiderweb-like cracks to appear in the thick wall.

"Uro-ro-ro-ro!"

Kaido, sitting in the main seat, laughed heartily and took a big gulp of sake. "Well, are you convinced now? Bullet's strength is something even I have to take seriously!"

Jin struggled to his feet, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with shock.

bleeding?
He was a descendant of the Lunaria race, always proud of his naturally strong defense, but he was defeated by such a casual attack...

You can’t go wrong!
This guy in front of me is even stronger than he was twenty years ago. He's a powerhouse who's completely on the same level as Lord Kaido!
"I acknowledge your strength."

King gritted his teeth and said, "If you want to be above me and take my second-in-command position, go ahead. But you must remember that Lord Kaido is the Lord of the Beasts. You still have to treat him with the respect due to me."

"Hmph, enough nonsense."

Barrett said coldly, "I have no interest in your childish tricks. Kaido told me that Shano is about to invade Wano Country. If I join, I can fight that guy to my heart's content. That's the point!"

A sinister glint flashed in Barrett's eyes when he mentioned Shano's name.

Last time in Impel Down, I didn't manage to fight that Shano.

After this trip, he spent some time fully recovering his health and has now reached an unprecedented peak condition.

I am full of confidence that I will kill all the Four Emperors and become the new Pirate King who surpasses Roger in every aspect!
And that Xia Nuo, the undisputed strongest being who now commands respect across the seas, isn't he the perfect stepping stone for me to ascend to the throne?!
His only goal has always been this!

To become the strongest man in the world!!!

"That's right! That's the key point!"

Kaido grinned, but inwardly scoffed.

Are you kidding me?
Xia Nuo is his!

It has been more than half a year since the two last fought, since they parted ways on Whole Cake Island.

Now that the other party's reputation has grown even stronger, he wants to see whether those rumors are true or false, and just how much the other party's skills have improved!
How could it possibly be an outsider's turn?
As for Barrett.

Kaido stroked his chin, pondering how to trick this guy into going to fight Kuzan.

That guy was once a Marine Admiral, and he's undoubtedly the most powerful among the Fallen Ones' top executives. If he also invades Wano Country, King and Queen won't be able to handle him...

Just then, a piercing whistling sound suddenly came from above Oni Island!
laugh!
Ten thousand meters above the sky, the night was suddenly torn apart, and a meteor burning with crimson flames was falling at a terrifying speed!

The entire sky was bathed in crimson light, and even before it got close, the terrifying wind pressure had already torn the sea around Ghost Island into huge whirlpools.

"Huh?! What the hell is that?!"

Quinn looked up in terror, his fat jiggling as he screamed.

"...!"

Jin's pupils suddenly contracted. With his eyesight far exceeding that of humans, he seemed to see something within the crimson meteor...

There seems to be a figure there!
boom--! ! !
In the next instant, the entire Ghost Island trembled violently, and the top of the Skull Castle was instantly shattered by the violent shockwave, with countless fragments flying everywhere, and the entire hall was blasted through!

Wait until the smoke clears.

A huge pit, tens of meters in diameter, appeared on the tatami floor.

A tall, slender figure, draped in a black cloak, slowly rose from the bottom of the pit, revealing an exceptionally handsome young face.

"Looks like I've arrived just in time."

Xia Nuo casually brushed the dust off his shoulders, his gaze sweeping over the silent crowd in the hall. "Both major disasters are here, so you're all here, huh?"

His gaze lingered on Barrett, somewhat surprised, then he clicked his tongue:
"Is this a new ally, Kaido? Heh, with this guy around, this trip isn't so boring after all."

In silence.

"..."

Barrett gradually recovered from his shock, staring intently at Shano, his breathing suddenly becoming heavy, and a smile spreading across his face.

Kaido really wasn't lying to him!
It's really here, and even faster than expected! There's no need to wait any longer!
"Uro-ro-ro-ro!"

Kaido burst into laughter, the sound echoing throughout the hall. He grabbed his gourd, took a large gulp, tossed it aside, and abruptly stood up.

"This kind of entrance used to be unique to me, but now you're doing it too, Xia Nuo!"

He wiped the wine stains from the corner of his mouth, grinning with a ferocious smile. "Long time no see, I've really missed you. But as I said last time, when we meet again, it won't be a friendly spar, it'll be a real fight to the death! Now you've trespassed into my territory all by yourself, it seems you're really prepared for a full-scale war, and you've come here to issue a challenge!"

"It's been a long time, Kaido."

Xia Nuo looked at Kaido and smiled, saying, "It's a pity there's no time for catching up. As for what you said about making preparations and issuing a challenge? There's no need for that, is there? The war has already begun, hasn't it?"

The war has already begun?

Jhin and Quinn were both taken aback. After exchanging a glance, a chill ran down their spines and up to their heads.

They rushed to the window and looked out, but the sea under the moonlight remained calm as usual, and they did not see any enemy ships.

Listening closely, I heard no shouts of battle or sounds of gunfire.

"Hmph, bluff!"

Quinn wiped away a bead of cold sweat and chuckled, "I knew it. If your fleet had really broken in, why hasn't a single one come to report yet?"

"Wano Country is located in a natural barrier, with waterfalls forming a natural chasm on the outside, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. Sending our fleet up here would be asking for trouble, wouldn't it?"

Xia Nuo glanced at him and said casually, "The lives of my men are very precious. I won't let them make such a sacrifice that is destined to result in heavy losses. Surrounding Wano Country and waiting to clean up the mess is enough for me."

"As for this war."

Amidst the surprised and uncertain gazes of the others, Xia Nuo smiled and said, "Including Onigashima, Wano Country has exactly seven regions, so I simply brought only seven people with me. That's enough, isn't it?"

Seven regions, seven people?

Queen's eyes widened. If it were anyone else, he would have already mocked them. How could seven people dare to dream of taking over Wano Country?

What a joke!
Wano Country is very vast!

But if it were said by the Lord of the Fallen Ones himself...

"Could it be that..."

Quinn quickly realized what was happening, and cold sweat broke out on his back. "The seven people you mentioned, could it be..."

"It can't be wrong."

King's face also paled, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "After absorbing the Whitebeard Pirates, the Fallen Ones now have exactly seven top executives!"

Brubru!

Brubru!

Brubru!

As if to confirm his guess, the whole row of Den Den Mushi on the shelf suddenly started ringing one after another!
…………

"Nine miles".

Residents of Bianli Village, Shishe Town, Boluo Town, and other villages and towns either poked their heads out of their windows or stretched their necks out on the streets.

"Hey! What's that?!"

"By Amaterasu, we didn't see wrong, did we?"

They stared in astonishment at the figure that radiated a holy light in the pitch-black night, hovering in mid-air.

Angewomon lowered her head slightly, her eight wings unfurled, and her golden longbow gleamed in the moonlight as she indifferently surveyed the beast camp below.

"By order of Lord Shano, we are taking over this place."

"Those who resist, die."

…………

"Linghou" is a gloomy and eerie northern cemetery, with countless tombstones standing tall.

"The grave of Shimotsuki Ushimaru, former daimyo of Ringo in Wano Country."

"The Tomb of the Deer Crying Under the Frosty Moon".

"Legendary blacksmith, Frostmoon... The Tomb of Red Beans".

Kuina's complicated gaze swept over the names on the tombstones, then glanced at the Supreme Grade Sword Sakura Yuki at her waist.

It is the place where our ancestors sleep.

Shimotsuki Gyuumaru seems to be an ancestor who was very close to Zoro.

Although she didn't have much emotional attachment to this place, it was still her blood-related hometown.

The souls sleeping underground probably wouldn't want to see Wano Country become like this.

"Rest in peace, my esteemed predecessors and ancestors."

She spoke softly, then turned and walked towards the outer edge of the cemetery without looking back.

If I remember correctly, there is a large force of troops stationed on the southwest side of this area, which are under the command of the Kurotan family, so that they can gather towards the capital at any time.

It's still late at night.

It's alright, once it gets light, these guys will be wiped out, and after that, a new dawn will break.

The true dawn.

…………

"Rabbit Bowl"

Inside the prisoner quarry.

"Faster! Move faster!"

"Gather together, don't let this guy get away!"

"You dare to come to a place like this alone? Haha, don't you know that this place is heavily guarded by Lord Kaido himself!"

The menacing pirates drew their blades and, grinning maliciously, surrounded the tall man, leaving him no way to escape.

"..."

The newcomer looked up, adjusted his glasses, and smiled gently: "Being stuck in a place like this all the time must be very boring."

"If you wanted to travel, where would you like to go?"

…………

"Nozomi"

On the desolate wasteland, a large arms factory continued to roar even in the dead of night.

"It's really lively."

Marco stood in front of the factory gate with his hands in his pockets, watching the guards rushing around, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Unfortunately, this place will be quiet after tonight."

"who?!"

Several guards noticed the uninvited guest and, while demanding an explanation, drew their weapons.

Marco didn't answer, but simply raised his right hand slightly.

hum!
Blue flames suddenly rose up and condensed in his palm into a phoenix about to take flight.

"Hey, you must be kidding..."

The guards turned pale instantly, recognizing the person before them. "That flame... Marco the Phoenix, the first division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates?!"

"wrong."

Marco smiled and corrected him, "What a nostalgic title, but that's all in the past. Now, I am the seventh highest-ranking executive of the Curtainbreakers."

The words have not yet fallen.

The Phoenix Flame roared out, transforming into a rain of fire that engulfed the entire armory!

…………

"City of Flowers"

In the heart of the capital, at the General's residence.

Kurozumi Orochi was drunk and enjoying himself with several geishas when he suddenly heard a commotion outside.

"what happened?!"

He impatiently pushed the woman away from him and angrily questioned her.

"General!"

A guard rushed in, panicking, "Something terrible has happened! A man wearing sunglasses has broken in and injured many of our men!"

"what?!"

Orochi suddenly stood up, his face grim. "Who dares to be so bold?! Don't they know where they are?!"

"You're all useless. You insisted on letting him bother me. Didn't you know to stop him?"

This is really unreasonable!

I just sent Kyoshiro out to invite Komurasaki over, and the rest of these good-for-nothings have already broken through?

"I can't do it, General! That guy is really strong... Ah, no! He's coming!"

Click!

The window was suddenly frozen by a blast of cold air, and then it shattered with a loud crash.

Amidst a sky full of ice crystals, a tall, thin man, hands in his pockets, descended from the sky with moon-like steps, landing on the windowsill outside.

"Oh dear... the guards here are indeed a bit troublesome. There are layers upon layers of them. Even if the people of this country wanted to rebel, the forces they gathered wouldn't be able to even step through the outermost gate, would they?"

He yawned, his gaze sweeping over the trembling geisha and the terrified Kuroko no Orochi in the room.

"However, compared to those guys at the main gate, your defenses here are surprisingly lax."

"You...who are you?!"

Kurozumi Orochi turned pale and was so shocked that he pushed away the geisha in his arms and jumped up from the tatami. He instantly recognized the person in front of him!
"Admiral Aokiji! W-Why are you here?!"

"Although Wano Country is closed off from the world, logically speaking, only the common people would be unaware of how much the outside world has changed, right?"

Aokiji leaned slightly forward, looking down at the limp, black charcoal-colored serpent.
"As the current general and Kaido's ally, you are unaware of this? It seems you are truly indulging in this debauchery and extravagance all day long."

"Please do not mention the name Aokiji again. I am Kuzan, the highest-ranking officer of the Fallen Ones, here on the orders of Lord Shano to end your reign."

A chilling, icy blue aura began to gather between his brows.

"Wait, wait! We can talk!"

Orochi hurriedly waved his hand. He was still pragmatic and didn't think he could defeat a Marine Admiral. He had to find a way to deal with the situation first!

"I have money! Lots of money! And lots and lots of women! Lots and lots of businesses, just let me go—"

Click.

Before he could finish speaking, the biting cold had completely frozen him, and his terrified, pleading expression was forever frozen in an ice sculpture.

Aokiji straightened up and looked out at the night scene where cherry blossoms were falling.

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a slender-eyed samurai and a beautiful courtesan who seemed to have just been invited to the courtyard below the pavilion, both staring blankly up at him.

The latter covered her mouth, her eyes reddened, and she was almost in tears.

Is she a loyal lover, heartbroken over Kurotan?

"Sorry."

Aokiji shrugged, ignoring him, and turned back to glance at the immobilized Kurozumi Orochi, saying indifferently:
"I have never had any patience for tyrants and scum who have no empathy."

(End of this chapter)