One Piece: Starting with Sharingan, First Mate Uchiha

Rumble—!

Thick, dark clouds pressed in from the outer sea of ​​Wano, with purple lightning flashing continuously deep within the clouds.

Inside the castle tower, the atmosphere, which had just eased due to the liberation of the Flower Capital, instantly became heavy again.

Momonosuke's face turned pale, and he instinctively took half a step back.

The burning Oden Castle twenty years ago, the image of my father standing tall before being thrown into the oil cauldron, and the scene of Kaido holding his spiked club and looking down at everyone, all surged up from the depths of my memory once again.

"Kaido..."

Kin'emon, Kikunojo, and the other Akazaya Nine gripped their weapons tightly.

Everyone knows this.

Kurozumi Orochi is nothing more than a vicious dog supported by Kaido.

The monster that truly ruled Wano Country for twenty years has returned.

Luffy, however, stood by the window, looking at the rolling thunderclouds in the distance, and grinned.

"You've come back just in time."

"That way we won't have to look for him everywhere!"

Luo lowered his hat brim and calmly reminded him:

"Since Kaido is returning, we don't have much time left to take advantage of the information gap."

"Once he discovers that the giant snake is dead and the Flower Capital has fallen, Onigashima will immediately go on the highest alert."

Victor looked away and walked back to the map.

"Therefore, the meeting cannot be delayed any longer."

"We must strike first before Kaido figures out what's going on."

Kin'emon immediately stepped forward.

"Now that Orochi has been defeated, why not immediately announce the victory to the entire Wano Country and call upon samurai from all over to join the Kozuki family?"

"no."

Viktor vetoed it outright.

"Announcing the victory now will only give Onigashima the news ahead of time."

He pointed to the location of the Flower City.

"Our greatest advantage right now is not five thousand warriors, nor is it this city."

"The Beasts Pirates are still unaware that they have lost the core of Wano Country."

Luo nodded gently.

"As long as Onigashima still considers the Flower Capital safe, the Fire Festival will not be canceled, and most of the officers and soldiers will continue to stay at the banquet."

"That would be the perfect time for a surprise attack."

Viktor made arrangements quickly.

"The Flower Capital will temporarily retain some of the Kurozumi family's flags, and the Fire Festival will proceed as scheduled."

"All Den Den Mushi, Messenger Birds, and port ships are now under Denjiro's control."

"The official statement remains that Orochi is unwell and will not be seeing anyone for the time being."

"No vessel may leave the City of Flowers without permission."

Denjiro immediately said:

"There are also several close attendants in Orochi Castle who are skilled at imitating Orochi's voice and handwriting."

"In a short period of time, it is entirely possible to create the illusion that he is still alive."

Luffy was completely confused, but in the end he only grasped the most important point.

"So, we're going to storm in and blast Kaido away while they're having their banquet?"

Victor nodded.

"That's it in short."

"good!"

Luffy was immediately satisfied.

Then, Victor's gaze fell on Kanjuro, who was standing in the corner with a blank expression.

Upon hearing this name, Kin'emon's expression became noticeably complicated.

Even now, he still cannot fully accept the fact that his former comrades had long since betrayed the Kozuki family.

Viktor, however, did not hesitate at all.

"Since he has chosen to become a pawn of the Kurotan family, he should make the most of his position as a pawn."

Under the control of genjutsu and the Rinnegan, Kanjuro had long since lost the ability to resist.

Next, he will send a new intelligence report to Ghost Island.

The Udon rebels are still reorganizing, while the Kozuki faction has not yet completed its assembly.

Luffy and Zoro clashed over command.

Everything is normal in the Flower Capital, and the punitive expeditionary force will not be able to take action for at least several days.

To increase credibility, Kanjuro would also proactively suggest that Onigashima continue holding the Fire Festival, and claim that he was still monitoring Momonosuke.

Upon hearing this, Zoro's forehead veins throbbed.

"Hey, you red-eyed bastard!"

"Why was it me who clashed with Luffy?"

Sanji glanced at him expressionlessly.

"Because it's very believable."

"What did you say?!"

Viktor ignored their argument.

"Kaido may not completely believe it."

Luo said, "But if we can make him hesitate for a few hours, that will be enough."

All I need are these few hours.

After Viktor finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Momonosuke.

Kin'emon immediately knelt on one knee.

"Your Highness should remain in the Flower Capital."

"You are Lord Oden's only male heir. If something happens to you on Onigashima, the Kozuki family's line of succession will be cut off."

Many samurai agreed.

Momonosuke visibly breathed a sigh of relief, but felt ashamed of his reaction and lowered his head, not daring to look at anyone.

Luffy walked straight up to him.

"Didn't you say you wanted to become the shogun of Wano Country?"

Momonosuke instinctively straightened his chest.

"Hi, Lord Luffy!"

"Of course I want to become a general!"

Luffy pointed out the window.

"Then come with us."

"How can someone who doesn't even dare to face Kaido be a shogun?"

Momonosuke's face turned pale again.

He instinctively looked at Kin'emon. But this time, Kin'emon didn't speak.

Momonosuke then looked at Hiyori.

Hiyori stood quietly on the other side of the council chamber, offering neither encouragement nor dissuasion.

She was simply waiting for her brother to make his own choice.

Momonosuke finally understood that no one could take this step for him.

After a long silence, he gripped the short knife at his waist.

"I will be going to Oni Island."

His voice was still trembling.

"I am very scared."

"However, if even I hide in the Flower Capital, waiting for someone else to fight for the Kozuki family, then I am not worthy to inherit Father's name!"

Luffy grinned.

Kin'emon and the Akazaya Nine also showed expressions of relief.

Viktor simply said:

"At least this time, you didn't run away."

"Then I shall also go to war with the army," Hiyori suddenly said. "Now that I have personally killed Orochi, I should not remain in the rear."

Denjiro immediately objected.

"Your Highness, Ghost Island is too dangerous!"

Kin'emon also said in a deep voice, "The young master and the princess cannot enter the most dangerous battlefield at the same time."

However, Japan did not back down.

"Wano Country is the responsibility of the Kozuki family. I have no right to hide in a safe place and wait for the outcome."

"Who says staying in the City of Flowers guarantees safety?"

Victor interrupted her.

"Once Kaido discovers that the Flower Capital has fallen, he may not immediately engage in a decisive battle with the expeditionary force."

"He is more likely to destroy this place first, thus destroying the foundation of the rebels."

"There might still be remnants of the Black Coal Army in the city, as well as a large number of civilians, food supplies, and wounded."

"We also need someone who can represent the Kozuki family to oversee things here."

Victor looked at Hiyori.

"Momonosuke is going to Onigashima with the Kozuki family's sword."

"And you, you must stay and protect the Kozuki family's country."

Hiyori fell silent.

She soon realized that this did not mean she was being excluded from the war.

They mobilized food and medicine, organized medical clinics to receive the wounded, evacuated the elderly and children, stabilized the city's population, and controlled the remaining rebels and the port.

Even after the punitive expedition was defeated, a place was reserved for everyone to retreat and regroup.

These factors also determine the outcome of the war.

A moment later, Rihe nodded solemnly.

She turned to Momonosuke.

"Brother, please take Father's sword to Oni Island."

"I will protect the city of flowers."

Momonosuke looked at his sister and nodded vigorously.

After the fate of the brother and sister was decided, Denjiro took out a secret route map that he had found in Orochi's secret chamber.

"In order to escape Oni Island in case of danger, the giant serpent once secretly built a waterway."

"It can bypass the main port and reach the rear of Ghost Island directly."

Luo observed carefully for a moment.

"The Heart Pirates' submarine will conduct reconnaissance first and be responsible for rescue after the battle begins."

Victor continued:

"The Straw Hat crew is responsible for the central breakthrough."

"The Red Scabbards led the rebel army to clear out the surrounding forces."

Luffy slapped the map.

"Leave Kaido to me."

Victor glanced at him.

"Can."

"That is, you can hold out until the end."

Luffy held down his straw hat, smiling with unwavering confidence.

"Hehehe, isn't that obvious?"

Denjiro concluded by saying:

"Tonight is the day the Flower Capital is scheduled to hold its Fire Festival."

"Ghost Island also hosts its grandest banquet of the year."

Japan and Japan will make a decision immediately.

"The Fire Festival in the Flower Capital cannot be canceled."

"Not only can it not be canceled, it should be even more lively than in previous years."

"It was used both to deceive Oni Island and to make the people believe that the Flower Capital was still under control."

Victor nodded.

"Let's do it this way."

Orders were quickly issued from the castle tower.

Everyone left the council hall to prepare for the upcoming decisive battle.

Momonosuke, however, remained standing in front of the map, staring intently at the location of Onigashima.

The hand gripping the knife handle was still trembling slightly, uncontrollably.

Hiyori walked to his side and placed her hand on his shoulder.

"It is not shameful to be afraid, elder brother."

"I was afraid for twenty years too."

"The important thing is not to let fear stop you."

Momonosuke raised his head.

Hiyori withdrew her hand and turned to leave the council chamber.