From Pirate to Revolutionary Mentor

Chapter 94: The Opening of Wano Country

The country of Wan, Jiuli.

After the six appeared from the coordinates in the nearby sea, they immediately began to perform basic moonwalk by floating, using the reaction force of stepping on the air to propel their bodies forward at high speed.

With the ability to almost fly, the so-called natural barriers of Wano Country became meaningless to them.

After landing in Kuri, Shimotsuki Hikoichiro was very excited to return to his hometown and was eager to know about the changes in Wano Country over the past few years.

Orochi, that bastard, and Kaido, have they already turned Wano Country into a complete mess?

However, it is clear that the lives of ordinary people in Jiuli are no different from those of a few years ago, and there seems to be no bad change.

Roger stroked his beard: "Wait a minute, judging from Kaido's personality, he's probably after the seastone and weapon forging in Wano Country."

Rayleigh glanced at the ordinary people around him and saw that none of them seemed to be suffering from severe oppression.

Also, why is everyone staring at our group as soon as we entered this street?

"Outsider, may I ask how you got onto the island?"

A samurai carrying a long sword walked over, with the other hand still gripping the sword at his waist.

At that moment, Shimotsuki Hikoichiro rushed out from behind them, shouting, "Lord Yoshino Juro!"

The two seemed to know each other, and after a quick pause in their conversation, they led Kevin and the others away from the street.

"Hikoichiro, you should know very well how conspicuous it is to wear foreign clothing in Wano Country. Why didn't you let your benefactors change into them?"

"I didn't sleep a wink last night. It's been so many years since I've been back; I really forgot. I'm so sorry!"

Shimotsuki Hikoichiro bowed slightly and said in a low voice as he walked, "I need to take my benefactors to see Lord Oden immediately. Lord Oden, he..."

Yoshino Juro sighed: "Lord Oden went to Hakumai today."

???

Shimotsuki Hikoichiro paused for a moment, then asked, "Does Lord Oden still dance that kind of dance?"

Yoshino Juro replied, "Now everyone calls Lord Oden a foolish prince, but only we, because of Lord Yasuie, firmly believe that Lord Oden had his reasons. But... it's been five years."

Yes, it's been five years...

Shimotsuki Hikoichiro stood there stunned. It was Lord Kang who had sent them out to sea to find outside help. At that time, only Lord Kang still believed in Lord Oden.

But it's been five years. Whatever the difficulties, five years should have passed...

"He'd been a pirate for years, yet he believed a pirate's promise. Maybe he thought all pirates were Roger and Whitebeard?"

A voice came, and Kevin, still wearing a mask, stepped forward and said, "The Revolutionary Army's forces will arrive here in a day. What you need to do now is take us to see Oden, or your master, Shimotsuki Yasuie."

"Top-tier combat power shouldn't be a problem for now, but Kaido and the World Government are cooperating. If you can ask for help, they can also get the World Government's forces involved in this war."

"What I need to tell you is that if the World Government gets involved, the Revolutionary Army will have no choice but to withdraw. Because if we confront them head-on, Wano Country might just be wiped off the map."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shimotsuki Hikoichiro shuddered.

"I understand."

Immediately after exchanging a glance, the two Wano Country samurai quickened their pace toward Kuri Oden's residence.

Behind them, Roger and Ridley exchanged a glance, also understanding the meaning behind Kevin's words.

The existence of the ancient weapon Pluton is crucial. If the World Government learns of the Revolutionary Army and Kevin's presence in Wano Country, then given the special circumstances surrounding the deaths of the three Celestial Dragons and Kevin's situation, the World Government might indeed become involved in this war.

If Hades' existence is exposed at that time, the blow that will destroy God Valley will truly fall on Wano Country.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."

At this moment, Dorag, who was standing to the side, began to pant heavily, and sweat appeared on his forehead.

Kevin looked over at the sound: "Haven't you been in the transportation business for the past few years? How come you haven't gotten used to it yet?"

Dorag smirked: "Can a single-masted sailing ship carrying supplies compare to ten large two-masted sailing ships carrying nearly four thousand people? Maintaining that weight while floating would be too physically demanding."

Upon hearing this, Roger, remembering the unique nature of his own body, said, "Perhaps I can give it a try."

Kevin frowned and shook his head slightly.

"Once the object floats and is switched with, the previous floating object will fall down directly. Flying at high altitudes could cause the ship to fall apart, and your special ability isn't truly unlimited stamina; a single burst of power might only last for a little over an hour."

Kevin sighed, realizing that he hadn't used the Chicken Talisman very often before.

The power of a talisman is, to some extent, limitless, but its extent depends on the holder's inherent abilities.

At the beginning, in Shimotsuki Village in the East Blue, the sudden bursts of power could even shake the island. But now it seems that those bursts were based on an unlimited limit, and in terms of sustainability, they are not as good as the Float-Float Fruit.

At least Shiki the Golden Lion can control the island to fly; he can not only float, but also fly.

"Can we hold out until tomorrow?"

Dorag wiped the sweat from his brow: "I need to eat something, but I should be fine."

Kevin nodded.

If you come to help fight, at least you need to have enough food.

In addition, the Flying Thunder God Technique and the Chicken Talisman both belong to the level of the Gold Treasure Chest. However, compared to the Teleportation Fruit and the Float-Float Fruit in this world, without the restraint of P matter, there is a problem of not having enough mana.

The Flying Thunder God Technique requires spatial coordinates for landing and cannot move large objects like a ship, while the Teleportation Fruit does not require coordinates, but the distance is definitely not as far as the Flying Thunder God Technique.

At least during the Egg Point Island arc, they couldn't teleport between islands.

"Everyone, we'll be able to eat soon."

Hikoichiro, being very pragmatic, quickly expressed his opinion.

The big bear behind pointed at Dragon: "Just let him eat his fill, he can eat a lot."

Upon hearing this, Kevin smiled. People in the Garp family have a natural talent for eating while sleeping. He just wondered if Dragon had inherited this talent.

……

Soon, the group arrived at Daming Prefecture, which had once been nine miles away.

Kuri was originally a lawless area in Wano Country, with too many thugs and samurai. Basically, 90% of the people there did not engage in production. Later, Oden changed the place and became the daimyo of this area.

"Please wait a moment, everyone."

Yoshino Juro led Shimotsuki Hikoichiro inside, while Kevin's gaze fell on a tree to the side.

Roger, wearing a mask and with his head down, smiled. Those were the cats and dogs that followed Oden, a furry race from the principality of Zou, who could also be considered his crew.

However, Roger did not remove his mask. His identity would only be revealed to Oden at the very end of this rescue operation, since it was better to keep such matters of resurrection low-key.

Shimotsuki Hikoichiro had given instructions beforehand.

Soon, the dark shadow on the tree disappeared.

Afterwards, the two who had gone in to report came out again. Clearly, Nekomamushi, who knew Rayleigh, went in to inform Kozuki Toki after confirming the information.

Five years ago, before Oden returned to Wano Country, his family members, including Kozuki Toki and Momonosuke, were attacked. Since Oden went to dance that kind of dance, his family naturally needed someone to protect him and be careful.

Inside the reception room, the once luxurious Daming Mansion, located nine miles away, is now somewhat dilapidated due to financial difficulties.

At the very least, there wasn't even tea in the reception room. It wasn't until the cat hurriedly went out, according to my Observation Haki, that Kozuki Toki came in to start entertaining the guests.

The clothes, covered in patches, didn't look like the attire of a great nation at all.

Furthermore, Oden's wife would unconsciously glance at Kevin, who was wearing a mask.

"First Mate Raleigh, please use this."

As a former member of Roger's pirate crew, Kozuki Toki still uses the title he had on the pirate ship.

After exchanging greetings, Lady Shi came to the opposite side of the group and then knelt down to perform a grand salute.

"I am deeply grateful that everyone has come here for Lord Oden!"

As the person in charge, Kevin finished his tea in one gulp and said, "Rayleigh came to help Oden, but I'm here for another reason. Although you are Kozuki Oden's wife, you still can't represent him, so please tell him to come back as soon as possible, and that embarrassing dance doesn't need to be performed anymore."

Kozuki Toki paused behind him, then spoke, "Lord Oden will be back soon. As for what you said about it being shameful, I do not agree."

Seeing the unwavering determination in Lady Shi's eyes, Kevin did not mock her, but simply waited for Oden's return.

However, Kevin ignoring her doesn't mean these stubborn samurai are secretly pleased.

Above the rooftop, a woman in a pink ninja bodysuit, using Observation Haki, glared angrily at Kevin below.

……

Meanwhile, in the equally impoverished Baiwu Daimyo Prefecture...

Having finished his dance and inspection, Oden was sitting on the steps of the courtyard, gazing into the distance.

Five years have almost passed, and those guys will keep their promise and leave. Having become a laughingstock, I must persevere from now on, until Wano Country opens its doors.

The significance of Wano Country to this world...

"I don't know what you're thinking, but if things continue like this, all the hopes of Wano Country will become a joke."

Behind him, Shimotsuki Yasuie frowned and sat down beside him: "Of those who forced their way out to sea, half have been confirmed dead in the whirlpools, a third are missing, and the rest were lucky enough to be swept back."

Oden gritted his teeth, but still remained silent.

Shimotsuki Yasuie continued, "The captain of the pirate ship you used to sail with has been executed, so our people can only look to Whitebeard for help."

Oden closed his eyes, and after a long while, he finally spoke, "No... don't let them go anymore."

With those words, it seemed as if the floodgates had been opened.

"They held the harbor, and Wano Country didn't even have the technology to build ships. Even I failed to sail out to sea thirty-eight times back then, how could they possibly get out?"

Shimotsuki Yasuie's eyes were also wet with tears: "I made them believe you had your own reasons, that they were willing to die for their lord's disgrace. So tell me, what exactly are your reasons, you bastard!"

Amidst the roar, Kozuki Oden fell silent once more.

Five years are almost up, and he can't let anyone know that they will leave Wano Country when the time comes!

At that moment, a retainer of the Shimotsuki family ran over with a joyful expression.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."

"Wait a minute, there's no worse news now, you can speak slowly."

Shimotsuki Yasuie patted the retainer on the back, but the news he heard next made his hand stop, and even tremble slightly.

"Wh...what?"

"Hikoichiro is back? He brought reinforcements?"

"Yes...yes, Lord Kang. They are all at the Daimyo's residence in Kuri right now, and you and Lord Oden need to go there as soon as possible."

Kozuki Oden also looked up abruptly.

Rayleigh?

That guy still rushed to Wano Country to help him after Captain Roger was executed.

So Jabba and the others came?

After exchanging a glance, the two quickly got up and headed towards Jiuli.

……

Meanwhile, Kevin, who had been sitting for a while, was still drinking tea, while Dragon next to him had begun to eat voraciously.

This meal probably consumed enough food for the next ten days in Daming Prefecture.

"lady."

Kozuki looked up at Kevin and bowed slightly.

Kevin began, "I would like to meet Oden's nine retainers first."

Kozuki frowned slightly, and only agreed after seeing Rayleigh nod. He then asked Kin'emon, who had been standing guard behind him, to go and call for help.

There were two ninjas on the roof, and a cat and a dog outside the window. Kin'emon made a gesture before leaving the reception room.

Not long after, Kin'emon entered with several people.

Kanjuro isn't here.

Kevin frowned, then said, "I remember there should be a Devil Fruit user who can create illusions that are real; you call that sorcery here. Was that retainer not here today, or did he leave after we arrived?"

Upon hearing this, Shutenmaru was the first to express his displeasure, immediately saying, "Is your statement implying some kind of doubt?"

Kevin looked at the large, fat man in front of him and shook his head slightly, saying, "No, it's not like that. You should know very well that I'm here with the strength to fight the Beasts Pirates, plus a force of nearly four thousand men. I'm not here to play around."

"Before this, Shimotsuki Hikoichiro pleaded with me for nearly three years, which is one of the reasons I came here. Wano Country's policy of isolation has kept you from knowing many things about the outside world, so now I need to know where Kanjuro is."

Kin'emon was about to step forward when Denjiro grabbed him from behind.

At this moment, Denjiro, who was still wearing glasses, appeared refined and gentle, and stepped out by pulling Kin'emon along.

"Kanjuro left a minute ago. He said that this gentleman has a good appetite, so he wanted to go find some more food."

"We are truly helpless. Everyone has come to help us, but we don't even have the most basic food..."

Before he could finish speaking, Kevin stood up and said to Ridley and Roger, "Stop them, don't chase after them."

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(End of this chapter)