I'm a big pirate, and you said I just went out to sea?

Chapter 165 One Man Against an Entire Nation!
The coast of Wano Country was bustling with activity.

A group of samurai received a summons from the daimyo and hurriedly packed their weapons and armor. Then, the daimyo rushed to the Flower Capital.

After a frantic rush, we finally arrived at our destination.

The imagined scene of dark clouds looming over the city, and the Shimotsuki clan's samurai fighting the enemy for a day and a night until reinforcements arrived, never materialized.

All that remained were a group of defeated and remnant soldiers.

Hundreds of Shimotsuki clan warriors were bound by white, cold air rings. Their wounds had only been simply bandaged, and some were still bleeding, making them look disheveled.

"They are samurai from the Shimotsuki family!"

"That's the daimyo of Suzuhira. Even he was defeated?"

"What's going on here?"

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Everywhere there were fallen trees, the ground cracked as if struck by an earthquake, and marks from various swords and knives.

They saw the samurai of the Shimotsuki family.

The Shimotsuki family's samurai lost.

What about the enemy?

Aside from the Shimotsuki family samurai, they only saw a huge pirate ship and a few oddly dressed outsiders who were clearly not natives of Wano Country.

Are they the real perpetrators of this intrusion?
More than ten thousand samurai gathered in a dark mass on this edge of the beach, each exuding an impressive aura.

"I feel like none of them are weaker than me."

Stussy shrank back. She had fought the female warrior from Wano Country for a long time without a clear winner. In the end, everyone else won, and the female warrior made many mistakes due to distraction, which allowed her to barely win.

In reality, apart from Lipley, Newgate, and Linlin, the remaining five members of the White Wolf Pirates were as insignificant as a drop of water in the ocean when placed among the samurai army of Wano Country.

To put it nicely, they are the backbone of Wano Country.

To put it bluntly, they're just small fry.

And what happens to the weaklings?
Looking at the massive army of Wano Country and feeling the powerful aura emanating from those samurai, Shiki's expression turned grim.

He originally thought he had become stronger.

But in just this one country, there are so many powerful enemies.

They just fought a hundred men with all their might.

How can they fight with 10,000 men?
However, Shiki noticed that neither Ripley nor Newgate, these old crew members of the White Wolf Pirates, were swayed by the power that had gathered in Wano Country.

The two even had the mood to discuss whether carp tastes better grilled or boiled.

In the end, it was Lingling who brought the discussion to a close.

Why can't we have both?

With reason, evidence, and a clear stance, this is the chief glutton of the White Wolf Pirates.

The three veteran crew members' relaxed attitude gradually eased Shiki's mind as well.

But he was still unsettled.

An immense pressure enveloped him, freezing the smile on his face.

Terrifying, powerful, and suffocating.

Even if all he felt was the lingering pressure.

His heart felt like it was being squeezed tightly by a giant hand.

Dark clouds rolled in, and the sky, which was relatively clear just a moment ago, suddenly became gloomy and dark, as if some kind of pressure was forcing the clouds to sink and churn.

A man appeared before the samurai army of Wano Country.

The samurai of Wano Country were in high spirits.

But the man alone, standing there, exuded an aura that rivaled the entire samurai army of Wano Country.

One person, one knife.

"I am Monger, captain of the White Wolf Pirates. I'm here to make a deal with you."

Monger's voice wasn't loud, but all the warriors present heard it clearly.

The White Wolf Pirates?
transaction?

At first, the samurai were intimidated by Monger's terrifying aura, but after Monger spoke, they remembered.

They are not the same person.

They are an entire legion!

At the very front are not only the general and daimyo of Wano Country, but also the strongest swordsman in Wano Country. What do they have to be afraid of?

"A deal? We don't accept deals!"

"Foreign pirates, get out!"

"No matter what despicable means you used to defeat the daimyo of Ringo, if you want to leave alive, you'd better release them!"

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The samurai spoke with great emotion.

How many years has it been since Wano Country was invaded by outsiders?
By now, they've figured it out too.

What defeated Shimotsuki Fuuya was not a large army, but this small pirate crew in front of them, which made them feel absurd.

The Shimotsuki family, the so-called number one samurai family in Wano Country.

It seems to be nothing special.

"quiet!"

An elderly man, nearly three meters tall and with a robust physique but already gray hair, shouted loudly, slamming the scabbard of his long sword onto the ground, releasing an impressive aura.

The entire samurai legion fell silent.

The samurai may disregard the defeated Shimotsuki family, but they cannot disregard the old man, the only great swordsman in Wano Country.

Amazuki Takiichi.

He is a descendant of the Tenzuki family and the only great swordsman in Wano Country today.

The old man looked solemnly at Munger not far away.

He wasn't wearing armor, just a white kendo uniform.

Unlike the samurai under his command.

The moment he saw Monger, his mood became extremely heavy.

"Kang family, I'm sorry, I may not be able to go back."

If it had been thirty years earlier, no, twenty years earlier, perhaps he would still have had a fighting chance.

but now.

Takiichi Tenzuki could only feel the decaying aura emanating from his seemingly robust body at all times.

He is old.

Of those present, only Taki Amagi noticed the terrifying power hidden within Monger's not-so-tall body.

Except him.

The other two daimyo only thought that Munger was very strong.

But they didn't know how strong it was.

Just like an ant can't tell whether what's standing in front of it is a twig or an ancient tree, the stronger you are, the more powerless you feel.

Fortunately.

As the general, Kozuki Sukiyaki did not issue the attack order immediately.

Whether it was out of consideration for the Shimotsuki family behind them, or for Munger's strength.

In short, Kozuki Sukiyaki has secured its victory.

"You mean a trade? How do you want to trade with Wano Country?"

"General?"

"The daimyo of Ringo is still in the hands of this pirate. If it's not too outrageous, it won't hurt to listen."

Kozuki Sukiyaki's face was composed.

When he first received Shimotsuki Fuuya's plea for help, he was startled, fearing that Wano Country might be destroyed in his hands if things went wrong.

He thought a lot.

Who will be the enemy invading Wano Country?

The legendary World Government? The Celestial Dragons? The Navy or some other maritime power?
What the heck is One Piece?!
Kozuki Sukiyaki almost laughed out of anger. Had Wano Country been closed off from the world for so many years that people outside had forgotten how powerful Wano Country was?

How dare a mere pirate invade Wano Country?!
"Well, although I am a pirate, many of my crew members need to eat, so I want to establish a maritime trade route that runs through the entire Grand Line. I think this will benefit not only us, but also Wano Country."

Monger paid no attention to Kozuki Sukiyaki's idea, and simply outlined his purpose: to include Wano Country in the sea route from Fish-Man Island to Elbaf.

However, the result was not unexpected for Monger.

"impossible!"

Kozuki Sukiyaki refused without hesitation.

"Wano Country has been closed off from the world for a long time, and we will not have any contact with outsiders. If this is your purpose, you can leave now."

"Don't you think about it?"

"No need to consider!" With tens of thousands of Wano Country samurai standing behind him, Kozuki Sukiyaki was full of confidence.

The only thing to consider is the Shimotsuki family.

If this pirate in front of them is using the Shimotsuki family to threaten them.

They might really need to make some concessions.

After all, of the five great families of Wano Country, only four remain now.

One of them is even on the verge of destruction.

"It seems the negotiations have failed."

Monger sighed, somewhat regretfully.

"I originally wanted to negotiate using the methods of ordinary people, but it didn't work, so I had no choice but to use a tougher approach."

The moment Monger finished speaking, Kozuki Sukiyaki felt a sudden jolt in her heart.

"General, be careful!"

Azuki Takiichi's voice rang out from the side, and in the blink of an eye, the Monger in front of him disappeared.

when it appears again.

Qiang~
A blinding flash of light erupted just inches away from the Kozuki Sukiyaki.

"Oh, there's another interesting guy."

Kozuki Sukiyaki only saw Amaterasu Takiichi suddenly appear in front of him, draw his sword, and block Monger who attacked him.

No one expected that Monger would charge into the fray alone against so many samurai. Most importantly, if Amaterasu Takiichi hadn't reacted in time, Kozuki Sukiyaki would likely be dead.

The speed at which it moved was so fast that even the two daimyo beside Kozuki Sukiyaki didn't have time to react.

"General, be careful!"

"Enemy attack!"

The two daimyo quickly shielded Kozuki Sukiyaki behind them.

The shogun of Wano Country is merely a symbol of status.

Despite possessing the highest status and position in Wano Country, Kozuki Sukiyaki's strength is actually about the same as that of an ordinary samurai.

So when I think about how I just narrowly escaped death...

Kozuki Sukiyaki's back was soaked with sweat.

"What are you all doing? Quickly take down this madman!"

Kozuki Sukiyaki shouted angrily.

"General, don't worry."

The daimyo of the Ugetsu family comforted him, saying, "Lord Takiichi is the strongest samurai in the entire Wano Country. Although he is old, he can still easily defeat me."

"Yes."

The daimyo of Fugetsu chimed in, "With Lord Takiichi's strength, he can definitely defeat the enemy easily!"

The two daimyo, Ugetsu and Fuugetsu, chatted back and forth, which eased Kozuki Sukiyaki's anxiety, but they didn't see Amaterasu Takiichi's already flushed face.

Those two brats, how come he doesn't know how strong he is?
There should be a limit to bragging, right?
Didn't you see that he pinned down both of my hands with just one hand, without even breaking a sweat?

"Rain Moon and Sun, Wind Moon City, what are you all standing there for? Hurry up and help this old man!"

Having finally managed to create an opening with Mongra, Takiya Amatsuki roared.

What kind of pride does a great swordsman have?

When the gap is large enough, they don't stand shoulder to shoulder.

Are we just supposed to wait in line to die?
While Taki was speaking, Munger was still watching with a smile.

"Old man, you're quite strong. If it were ten years earlier, I could at most fight you to a draw."

Ten years earlier, before Munger obtained the system, the difference between the 65-year-old Munger and the old man in front of him was not actually that great.

However, in Takiichi Amatsuki's eyes, Munger's words were no different from an insult.

After all, Munger still looks very young.

Ten years ago, he was only around thirty years old, an age at which he could hold his own against someone.

Did he live his whole life like a dog?
As a great swordsman, Takiichi Amatsuki has his own pride.

However, Monger's strength prevented him from being arrogant.

"Yuyue and Yang, Fengyue City!"

With this roar from Amagi Takiichi, the two daimyo realized that Amagi Takiichi was not joking, but had truly encountered a formidable enemy that he could not defeat.

Why would they try to outnumber and bully a mere pirate?
Swish!
However, when they saw Mongo casually block Amaterasu Takiichi's attack, look at them, and then raise his hand to strike, they were deeply moved.

Their expressions changed instantly.

Since it wasn't felt, it couldn't be detected.

Ever since Monger learned the Insight Kill technique, his aura has long been able to be controlled at will. As long as he doesn't want to be discovered, even top-tier experts would think he's just an ordinary person.

But once he unleashes his power...

roar~
The two daimyo, Yuyue and Yang, and Fengyue City, seemed to see a giant wolf that could devour the sky and the earth, and the knife in Munger's hand was like the claw of the giant wolf.

The giant wolf raised its hand and grabbed at them, unleashing a whirlwind and a blizzard.

Behind me is Kozuki Sukiyaki.

Rain Moon and Sun, Wind Moon City had no choice but to bite the bullet and charge forward.

The gleam of the blade was frigid, like the biting wind of winter.

"Cold Bite!"

Amidst the horrified gazes of countless samurai, Monger's seemingly ordinary sword strike brought forth a blizzard in the sweltering summer heat.

Yu Yue and Yang, along with Feng Yuecheng, remained in the posture of holding their swords.

But after that one cut from Monger.

The two were covered in ice and snow, turning into two silent ice sculptures.

Boom!

It wasn't until quite a while later, when the ice sculpture started trembling, that the two of them managed to break free from it.

If Monger had just casually delivered a finishing blow.

Those two frozen in ice will probably never wake up again.

And this time.

Only then did the two realize how terrifying Monger was.

"All samurai who can slash, attack with us! This man is a demon, definitely not some ordinary pirate!"

Samurai capable of slashing attacks are at least those who have mastered Ryuo, a powerful form of Haki, and there are hundreds of such powerful individuals in Wano Country.

With hundreds of people attacking together, he didn't believe he couldn't defeat Monger alone!

"The rest of you, go rescue Daimyo Shimotsuki!"

Fengyuecheng shouted, now he understood why Shuangyuefengye had asked for help; if he were the one encountering such a monster...

He also asked for help!

But Fengyuecheng didn't expect that, up until now, he had only seen the tip of the iceberg of Mengge.

"Rescue?"

Faced with attacks coming from all directions, Monger chuckled lightly.

Do you have any spare manpower?

The world's most powerful Conqueror's Haki erupted at this moment.

Quantity is meaningless in the face of top-tier powerhouses.

because.

You can't even pass my domineering judgment, so what makes you think you can fight me?

one second.

Of the ten thousand Wano Country samurai on the coast, only two thousand remained.

Everyone else foamed at the mouth and collapsed to the ground.

And in the next second.

"Winter Country!"

With a sweep of his longsword, Monger unleashed a chilling aura that instantly enveloped the entire battlefield.

Of the remaining two thousand warriors, nearly ninety percent were frozen in ice.

Although the remaining half-cure was not frozen, it was almost completely incapacitated.

Two seconds.

Of the ten thousand samurai from Wano Country, fewer than one hundred remain.

See this scene.

Kozuki Sukiyaki was stunned, like a wooden chicken.

(End of this chapter)