Closing the thick notebook, Yang Ming spread out a map on the table. It was an extremely complete map of Wano Country, showing the terrain and landforms of the major regions of Flower Capital, Kuri, Nozomi, Udon, Ringo, and Hakumai in great detail.

If any citizens of Wano Country were here, they would be astonished to find that even every street and every river is clearly marked on the map, without the slightest error.

Wano Country is a very closed country, and it would be extremely difficult for outsiders to obtain this detailed map.

This was naturally thanks to the Akatsuki organization's help. After Yang Ming ended the plan to trap the turtle in the jar in Water 7, he secretly dispatched Buggy the Clown to Wano Country.

Buggy the Clown, a former member of the Pirate King's crew, comes with a reputation buff and innate good fortune. He has already infiltrated the Beasts Pirates, and this map is the result of his collection over the past period of time.

In the Kuri region of Wano Country, Oden Castle is situated on a narrow plain, occupying the most fertile land in the entire Kuri area, and it governs towns and villages such as Hōra Town, Date Port, Kanrou Village, and Amigasa Village.

According to the administrative plan, Oden Castle is equivalent to the core city of Kuri and should have a strong control over the entire Kuri area.

In fact, even during the reign of the Kozuki family, let alone the reign of Kurozumi Orochi, they were unable to completely control the areas within their sphere of influence.

In other kingdoms, the common people live in hardship, sometimes even unable to survive. When they have no other choice, they either become bandits in the mountains, pirates at sea, or mafia members in the cities.

In Wano Country, the people there followed a similar path, either becoming outlaws and gang members, or gathering in the mountains to become bandits.

In the Kuri region, there is a mountain called Head Mountain. The mountain range extends along the northwest coast of Wano Country, serving as a geographical barrier that prevents enemies from landing from the northwest corner and also blocks the flow of humid sea air from the northwest. It is adjacent to the town of Boro and the village of Amigasa. A group of mountain bandits, known as the Head Mountain Thieves, are based there. They claim to rob the rich to help the poor, but in reality, they are just thieves.

When Yang Ming launched his reform campaign, this band of bandits became a thorn in his side, and he had to get rid of them.

Yang Ming took out his pen and drew an arrow between Bianli Village and Toutou, having already decided on the personnel to be assigned to him.

He also marked out the other areas on the map.

The prisoner quarry in Udon area holds supporters from the Kozuki family's rule. These people are threats to the rule of Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido of the Beasts, and may also become destabilizing factors for his future rule over Wano Country. The best way to deal with these people is to let them fight against the Beasts Pirates, so that both sides can wear each other down.

Yang Ming drew a clown mark on the prisoner's quarry and then turned his gaze toward the Flower Capital.

The Flower Capital is the most important city in Wano Country, gathering the talents and resources of the entire country. There is no rush to go there for now. He will only set off for the Flower Capital after he has used Amigasa Village as a springboard to spread the concept of the New World Co-Prosperity Sphere and resonated with the general public.

In other areas, such as Caishen Town, he marked the words "Revolutionary Army".

Clearly, while Yang Ming was busy with his work, the Revolutionary Army was also cooperating with his actions, causing trouble in the southeastern corner of Wano Country.

Only when the fire lit by the Revolutionary Army burns brighter and brighter will Yang Ming have a legitimate excuse to take action and completely occupy Wano Country.

Just as Yang Ming was painstakingly planning his strategy for the Kingdom of Wano, Kyoshiro, after traversing mountains and rivers, finally saw the outline of the Flower Capital ahead.

From afar, one can see a magnificent building standing tall in the Flower Capital. It is the Shogun's Mansion, built since the founding of Wano Country. It is also the tallest building in the entire Wano Country, serving as both a gate tower and a watchtower. It is the residence of the Shogun of Wano Country, symbolizing political power and status.

The shogun's mansion features white walls paired with dark blue roof tiles, and each eave is decorated with gold leaf sculpted into the shape of a golden shachihoko, making it not only extremely grand but also resplendent, reflecting the ambition and aspirations of successive shoguns of Wano Country.

The entire Flower Capital's architectural layout can be divided into an inner city, a middle city, and an outer city. Two moats separate the different urban areas, and tall rock walls form a natural barrier. The Great Serpent Castle is located in the inner city.

The roads are wide and lined with cherry blossom trees. Whenever a gentle breeze blows, pink petals flutter through the city, creating a beautiful and romantic scene.

As a favorite of Orochi, Kyoshiro was unhindered and entered the inner city without any obstacles. He then entered the shogun's mansion with a heavy heart.

Kneeling outside Orochi's house, Kyoshiro, his face filled with sorrow, said:

"General, the mission has failed. Hanzo and all his men have been killed in action."

"At the same time, that Asura general also asked me to pass on a message to you: He asks you to wash your neck clean and wait for him to come and take your head when he has time!"

As the words fell, a group of demons and monsters were reflected on the paper sliding door, with eight huge heads dancing wildly.

Chapter 233 Which is heavier, your sword or your past?

When talking about Kuri in Wano Country, Mount Tou is definitely a must-mention.

Mount Tou is located in the northwest corner of Wano Country, stretching along the coastline and extending to the neighboring Nozomi region. It is over 3,000 meters high, and its magnificent appearance and imposing presence are unforgettable.

The mountain has a very unique ridgeline with beautiful and smooth lines, and the scenery on both sides of the ridge presents completely different features.

The mountain scenery facing the sea is characterized by its steep cliffs, smooth and precipitous, with sparse shrubs and grasses, and scattered with strangely shaped rocks, due to the towering mountains that block out the humid air and cold air from the sea.

The broken coastline and numerous reefs beneath the sea prevented foreign enemies from approaching and landing here, otherwise there would be a high probability that their ships would run aground and sink.

The mountain scenery on the leeward side is beautiful, with clear waters, lush forests, and crystal-clear streams. Various rare wild animals can be seen in the forest.

Hidden among the lush trees, rows of thatched huts could be vaguely seen nestled in the mountains. It was lunchtime, and wisps of smoke occasionally drifted from the huts.

Wano Country has a small land area, a large population, and infertile soil. In the past, during the rule of the Kozuki family, they could only rely on the country's excellent craftsmen to create famous weapons and exchange a large number of high-quality weapons for the daily needs of the people.

This policy changed slightly when Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido of the Beasts ruled Wano Country. Although they still maintained the business of selling weapons, the money obtained from the sales did not go to the common people, but instead ended up in the pockets of the Beasts Pirates and Kurozumi Orochi personally.

Over time, Wano Country became impoverished and weak, and the people who were unable to make a living had no choice but to gather in the mountains and forests.

In this simple mountain stronghold, the notorious bandit gang of Tou Shan was entrenched.

In an open space in the mountain village, a tall, fat man sat on a chair, holding a large bowl in one hand filled with cheap liquor. He would occasionally tilt his head back and gulp it down, and soon the bottle was empty.

"Ugh!"

The obese man smacked his lips, finding the food and drink tasteless yet too good to throw away.

The man had fluffy pink curly hair tied in a bun on top of his head. He wore a loose, light purple kimono with yellow floral patterns, which was not buttoned up, revealing his large belly. He looked extremely bloated, like a woman who was ten months pregnant, and must have weighed at least 600 pounds.

Raising his arm, adorned with a purple tattoo, Ashura Child held the wine gourd upside down. Seeing that not a single drop of wine could be extracted, he frowned slightly and shouted to the bandit henchmen beside him:

"Bring me another bottle of wine!"

The bandit henchman grinned sheepishly and said cautiously:

"Boss, there's no more liquor in the warehouse."

"Ok?"

Ashura Child snorted, instantly making the bandit henchman tremble all over.

Don't let Ashura Child's current somewhat naive appearance fool you; everyone born and raised in the Jiuli area knows his former fearsome reputation.

Ashura Doji was originally a notorious villain in Kyuri, once known as the strongest man in Kyuri. He was extremely cruel and even drank snake blood as wine, making him a figure that terrified his neighbors.

During the time when he became a retainer of Kozuki Oden and was known as one of the Nine Red Scabbards along with several other retainers, Ashura Doji was able to restrain his temper.

Now, the grass on Kozuki Oden's grave is already five feet high, and Ashura Doji, no longer restrained by Kozuki Oden, has long since reverted to his old ways, resuming his life as a villain. Robbing and plundering are commonplace for him, and killing his subordinates is also a frequent occurrence when there is a disagreement.

Perhaps this also explains why Ashura Doji, despite being one of the Nine Red Scabbards, only had a couple hundred followers, most of whom were incompetent and none of them were any worth mentioning.

Just as Ashura Child was contemplating how to rip off the heads of the bandits around him and use them as a football, he suddenly heard a scream coming from outside the mountain stronghold.

The mountain village is a self-contained community that has enjoyed peace for a long time.

Firstly, Kaido of the Beasts cherishes Ashura Doji's talent and has not exterminated him. On the contrary, he has been trying to win Ashura Doji over the years. Secondly, Ashura Doji has a fearsome reputation, and generally no one would be foolish enough to provoke him.

For this reason, the stronghold did not have any sentries, only some bandits guarding the entrance.

Upon hearing the scream, Ashura Child frowned, his first instinctive reaction being:

"Could it be that the Beasts Pirates have attacked?"

After retying the gourd with the character "Heaven" on it to his waist, Ashura Child picked up a knife and strode towards the entrance of the mountain stronghold.

Despite Ashura Child's habitual drinking, he walks with a powerful stride, his feet firmly planted, seemingly unaffected by alcohol.

If a master swordsman were present, he would be able to see that Ashura Doji's every step was carefully planned, maintaining his body's stability and ensuring he could draw his sword to deal with his enemy at any time.

It seems that the years of peace and tranquility have not diminished his will; he still diligently cultivates himself in his daily life.

Asura Boy had just arrived at the gate of the stronghold when he found the bandits guarding the gate lying in a pool of blood, and a group of unfamiliar naval soldiers were arresting them.

In front of this group of naval soldiers stood a beautiful young girl.

The girl's long black hair was tied up in a bun, and her face, without any makeup, was beautiful. Beneath her arched eyebrows were a pair of peach blossom eyes, and her gaze held a captivating charm. Even Ashura Child, who prided himself on his extensive knowledge, was momentarily stunned.

Needless to say, the young girl wore a navy cloak over a pink dress. Despite her young age, she was already very well-developed, with a chest that was as heavy as gold and silver jewelry, making people linger. Beneath the short skirt were two long, slender, and fair legs. Due to years of exercise, her legs were perfectly shaped, with even lines, and her skin was so smooth and supple that it was full of moisture and luster.

Of course, if one were to mistake this young woman for any random person based on her attire, they would likely suffer a serious fall.

The famous sword Kinpira worn at the girl's waist constantly demonstrates to men who covet her that she is not a weak woman who cannot even kill a chicken.

"navy?"

Ashura Child frowned, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes.

"What do you want on my turf?"

Momousagi Gion took out a fragrant handkerchief, wiped the bloodstains from the back of her hand, looked up and saw Ashura Doji, and smiled:

"You must be Ashura Doji, one of the Nine Red Scabbards?"

"You've gotten into trouble. Come back with me."

Although Momousagi Gion seemed like she could be easily pushed over, her words carried an unyielding tone.

"What if I say no?"

Ashura Doji silently drew his sword, thick Armament Haki coating the blade, ready for battle.

Seeing that Ashura Doji did not recognize the current situation, Momousagi Gion shook her head and said:

"I thought you were a smart person, but I never expected you to be so stupid."

"Then I'll have no choice but to arrest you myself!"

The next instant, Momousagi Gion took a few quick steps, and her figure suddenly disappeared from Ashura Doji's sight.

shave!

With a speed of 100 meters in three seconds, Momousagi and Gion rapidly closed the distance between them. The famous sword Kinpira was wrapped in powerful Armament Haki, and its cold and beautiful blade light drew a crescent arc, colliding fiercely with Ashura Doji's blade in front of him.

"boom!"

A strong, chaotic wind swept around, and the thatch covering the hut was blown away in an instant, torn apart in mid-air, and scattered into a pile of fragments.

"What astonishing power!"

Ashura Child was horrified.

Only then did he belatedly notice the epaulettes on Momousagi Gion's shoulder insignia and realize that she was not some unknown naval officer, but actually a vice admiral of the Navy Headquarters!

"What merit do I possess to be wanted by a Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters?"

Ashura Child was filled with bitterness, but he was now in a predicament and had no choice but to fight desperately to carve out a bloody path for himself so that he could escape from here.

General against general, soldier against soldier.

The soldiers brought by Momousagi Gion, led by Captain Ain, poured into the mountain stronghold like tigers among sheep.

These soldiers, under Yang Ming's arrangement, had all cultivated the Vajra Indestructible Boy Skill, making them virtually indestructible, with bodies impervious to swords and spears, and completely unafraid of ordinary mountain bandits.

Not to mention, there's also the pair of Ian and Guina.

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