XX-level Hokage

She was utterly astonished, for the woman before her had truly appeared out of nowhere.

Whether it was her sense of smell, sight, or Observation Haki, she sensed it all the instant the woman appeared before her. Mashiro didn't rush to answer, instead scrutinizing the girl wearing the Prajna mask.

She had long, gradient white hair that changed from white to green and then to blue from the top to the ends, styled in a middle part with two wing-like hairpieces.

Her hair fell naturally to her chest, and she had a pair of red devil horns on top of her head. The hair at the back of her head was tied into a ponytail with two orange hairpins, and she wore gold earrings.

She was tall and wore a white, sleeveless, form-fitting kimono with blue patterns and two diamond-shaped designs on the chest. A large shimenawa rope was tied around her waist, and she wore a long red skirt and was barefoot in red strappy wooden clogs.

At this moment, both hands and feet were tightly bound by massive chains. Name: Yamato

Gender: Female Age: 26

Race: Oni (Demon) Faction: Pirates

Three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror's Haki. Devil Fruit: Zoan type, Dog-Dog Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Great Mouth God Form.

Weapon: Spiked club; Height: 263cm; Luck: 95; Approval Rating: 10

[Zoan Type, Inu Inu Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Great Mouth God Form: Can transform into the legendary wolf-like mythical creature, Great Mouth God, possessing sharp...]

In its current form, a ring of cold air wraps around its shoulders and back. It can generate cold air within its body and transform it into cold breath for attack. It can also cover its surface with an ice film to defend against attacks during battle.

In his Lu form, he can move at high speed while being enveloped in cold air, and his strength will also increase significantly. "My name is Mashiro, the Mashiro of truth and the Shiro of pure white," Mashiro introduced himself.

"Mashiro? Never heard of her. Is she a new member of the White Beast Pirates?" Tenwa asked, puzzled. "No, I've come to find you through inheritance, Miss Yamato," Mashiro said calmly.

"You came all this way just to see me? Is there something you need? Unfortunately, I can't help you right now. And although I don't know how you got to Onigashima, you should leave quickly. If your father's men find out, you'll be in big trouble," Yamato said.

"I'm one of the current Seven Warlords of the Sea, so even if I'm discovered, Kaido won't do anything to me until he figures out my purpose," Mashiro said with a light laugh.

"One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?! You're one of them too?" Yamato's tone suddenly turned to surprise. "That's right," Mashiro nodded.

"Then you should know Ace, right? I remember he said something about joining the Seven Warlords of the Sea when he left Wano Country." Yamato said, a nostalgic look on her face.

Three years ago, Ace, who had not yet joined the Whitebeard Pirates, came to Wano Country to challenge Kaido. He unexpectedly had a fierce battle with Yamato. Ace believed that he and Yamato were both people who could not choose their fathers, so the two became friends after their fight.

Because of Yamato, Ace realized the gap between himself and Kaido, and decided to change his target. Coincidentally, Ace was invited to join the "Seven Warlords of the Sea" at that time, so he left Wano Country.

"I'm sorry, I don't know Ace. He's not among the Seven Warlords of the Sea. However, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates is also named Ace. If I'm not mistaken, he probably didn't join the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but rather the Whitebeard Pirates." Mashiro replied.

Mashiro was right. Ace, who was about to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea, passed by the Whitebeard Pirates and suddenly had the idea to challenge Whitebeard. He was then captivated by Whitebeard's charm and ultimately gave up becoming a Warlord of the Sea, instead joining the Hundred-Beard Pirates.

"I see." Yamato nodded slightly.

Chapter 127: Recalling the Thousand Transformations

"So, what brings you here?" Yamato continued to ask.

“I heard that Miss Yamato highly recommends Lord Kozuki Miyuki, so I came here specifically to meet him,” Mashiro said softly. “Mashiro, do you also admire Lord Oden?” Yamato asked excitedly.

"It's a pity. Although I've heard of the name Kozuki Oden, I only know a little about his deeds. Yamato, can you tell me why you, as Kaido's child, admire Oden?" Mashiro asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Yamato's face lit up with joy, and he began to tell the story.

In Wano Country today, especially on Onigashima, practically no one is willing to listen to her say these things.

"My understanding of Lady Oden began with my father, when she brought me and the entire Beasts Pirates to Wano Country."

In my memory, my father was mostly violent and terrifying, but that one name made his expression reveal a panic and tension I had never seen before. From that moment on, the name Kozuki Oden left a deep impression on me.

After arriving in Wano Country, my father was busy cooperating with that cowardly Orochi, while I secretly learned a lot about Kozuki Miyuki's deeds from the people of Wano Country.

...Yamato recounted the story with shining eyes.

Through Yamato's explanation, Mashiro also analyzed why Yamato admired Oden. There are five main reasons:

I. Kaido's Influence: Yamato didn't receive much affection from Kaido from a young age, but she witnessed his schemes and treachery firsthand, which...

Yamato began to doubt her father's image. In contrast, Miyuki's image seemed much taller in Yamato's mind, becoming her new object of worship. In other words, Oden was the perfect father that Yamato created in her mind.

II. Oden's Heroic Acts: During her childhood, Yamato witnessed Oden's "legendary hour" before his execution, namely Oden's heroic performance before being boiled alive. She also saw how Oden chose death rather than submission in order to protect his retainers. This spirit of not fearing power and upholding justice deeply moved Yamato and made her admire Oden.

3. Oden's Sailing Log: Yamato later found Oden's sailing log, which is equivalent to Oden's autobiography. It records Oden's important experiences. By reading the log, Yamato gained a deeper understanding of Oden's inner world and pursuits, and his admiration for him deepened.

IV. Oden's Idealism: In his diary, Oden expressed his ideals and pursuits. He hoped to unite Wano Country with it and that his country could become a better place. Yamato inherited Oden's idealism and hoped to realize this dream through his own efforts.

In short, Tenwa's worship of Miyu is entirely due to Yamato's yearning for "light." After all, Tenwa only experienced "darkness" from Kaido since childhood.

"Now that we know this, things will be much easier."

Seeing that Yamato's face was still somewhat rosy after he finished speaking, Mashiro chuckled.

"Yamato, I've heard that the cherry blossoms in Wano Country are very famous. Do you have any recommendations for places to view them?" Mashiro suddenly asked.

"Recommendations? I'm really not sure. I haven't been to Onigashima much since I was 14, especially in recent years," Yamato said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Does that mean you haven't seen cherry blossoms in a long time, Yamato?" Mashiro said with a smile.

"Cherry blossoms, huh? Yes, I did go see them specifically. I only heard Jun mention cherry blossom viewing before," Yamato said thoughtfully.

"Would Yamato like to see the cherry blossoms?" Mashiro suddenly asked. "Huh? √!" Yamato looked at Mashiro with some confusion.

Mashiro stretched out her hand, and a pink-bladed katana appeared out of thin air in her grasp. "A Devil Fruit user?" Yamato asked, somewhat surprised.

From the moment she suddenly appeared outside, Yamato suspected that she was a Devil Fruit user.

"This sword has a very special ability; it can conjure up the image of cherry blossoms falling. Look, 'Fall, Senbonzakura!'" Mashiro's words had barely finished when...

The Senbonzakura in her hand shattered instantly, countless tiny blades floating in the air, resembling pink cherry blossom petals in the dim light. For a moment, Yamato's gaze shifted.

It's really beautiful. It's strange, I didn't get any rest beforehand. And then, in this very moment...

Mashiro placed her hand on Yamato's...

[Five Senses Manipulation][Geass][Visual Memory][Illusion: Bewilderment][Memory Transformation]

In an instant, Mashiro unleashed five skills on Yamato.

The manipulation of the five senses blocked Yamato's perception of his body, Geass planted the seed of attachment in Yamato's heart, visual memory made a slight modification to Yamato's memories, illusion magic loosened Yamato's heart, and memory transformation assimilated the part of his feelings for Oden into Mashiro's body.

Yi Huaqianyan obtained the ability through a lottery draw.

While on Fishman Island, Mashiro drew prizes four times, winning the following items: Bamboo Copter, Memory Transformation, Location Charm, and Repaint. [Bamboo Copter: When worn on the head, it allows for free flight control via thought, requiring no external power.]

[Memory Transformation: This technique can erase or assimilate a victim's emotional connection to a particular thing from their memory, replacing it with another. A single living being can only...]

Unfortunately, it can only be used once, and the emotional connection will result in some degree of emotional damage.

[Location Symbol: Within the same world, silently recite a person's name, then burn the talisman. You will instantly appear beside that person. [Use 1 time]

[Repaint: Allows you to change your pupil color and control it at will]

It's fair to say that, aside from [Memory Transformation], the other three items have little effect on Mashiro. Well, the location markers do have some effect, after all...

Mashiro came directly to Yamato's side through it.

However, Bamboo Dragonfly and Repaint are completely useless for Mashiro.

The bamboo dragonfly's flight? Not only can it fly by itself, but it can also carry others with it.

As for Repaint changing her pupil color, as a member of the Hyuga clan, she doesn't even have pupils, okay?

She withdrew her hand, simultaneously deactivating her ability. Due to the [Five Senses Manipulation], Yamato didn't notice anything unusual. However, she felt inexplicably dizzy at that moment.

Coming to his senses, Yamato looked at Bai, and after a moment of surprise, his expression became incredibly excited, and his eyes became exceptionally bright.

"Lord Mashiro, is it really you?" Yamato asked in surprise. Mashiro reached out and gently stroked Yamato's head.

“Of course it’s me, Yamato. You’ve worked so hard all these years,” Mashiro said gently.

"It wasn't hard work at all. I'm truly overjoyed to see Lady Mashiro again," Yamato said, blushing as he gently rubbed Mashiro's hand against his. [Name: Yamato]

Gender: Female Age: 26

Race: Oni (Demon) Faction: Pirates

Three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror's Haki. Devil Fruit: Zoan type, Dog-Dog Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Great Mouth God Form.

Weapon: Spiked club; Height: 263cm; Luck: 95; Approval Rating: 801

The seed that Mashiro implanted in Yamato was attachment, and it also added some memories of the two of them together. With the blessing of [Memory Transformation], Yamato's original admiration for Oden was also transferred to her.

Therefore, to Yamato at this time, Oden was just a stranger, while Mashiro was the one she clung to and longed for.

Chapter 128: Run

"Take me to Drake and Runyu next. I have something I want to talk to them about," Mashiro said softly.

“Of course, no problem, but it seems Drake has already left Wano Country and is operating independently with his Drake Pirates,” Yamato said.

"I see. Then let's go see Runyu first." After thinking for a moment, Mashiro said.

Drake was, after all, a spy sent by the Navy into the Beasts Pirates. Staying on Onigashima for a long time would inevitably expose his true colors, so it was normal for him to find an excuse to leave.

“Alright, Mashiro-sama, let’s go now. Jun will definitely welcome Mashiro-sama very much,” Yamato said with a smile.

"Now let me help you remove your hand and foot mirrors." Mashiro said with a light laugh. "No need, Mashiro-sama." Yamato shook his head and said.

Then, with a sudden burst of strength, the massive chains binding her wrists and ankles shattered instantly. Seeing this, Mashiro was momentarily stunned, but quickly recovered.

After all, she is Kaido's outstanding "son". Kaido's punishment of Yamato is basically due to his anger at her conflict with his will, so he will not use any harsh methods. Therefore, the chains that bind Yamato are just ordinary fine iron chains, without the use of sea stone.

While the iron chains might be sufficient for ordinary prisoners, they were almost useless against a powerful figure like Yamato. The only reason Yamato was still bound was out of respect for her father, Kaido.

At this time, on Oni Island, at Jun's residence

Runti was leaning against the railing, looking at the many pirates in the distance.

Run was born in the Grand Line. Her father, who was also her younger brother Page's father, was a pirate.

After their father's death, Runyu and his younger brother Page One were taken in and adopted by Kaido, who had some connection with their father.

Rune was very clever. She knew that only the strong could have a good life in the world, so she made a bold decision to steal Kaido's two Devil Fruits and become a Devil Fruit user along with Page.

In the end, her gamble paid off. She survived in the Beasts Pirates, a dog-eat-dog world, and even rose to the position of one of the "Flying Six".

"I don't know what Whitebeard and Big Mom are doing right now, but whatever they do, the only one who will ultimately become the Pirate King is Lord Kaido," Run muttered to himself.

Just then, a noise that was all too familiar to her came over.

"Jun! Jun! Come out quickly! I've come to find you!" Hearing this voice, Jun immediately felt a headache coming on. Seriously, Yamato had sneaked out again.

Jun and Yamato had a good relationship when they were young, in fact, they were quite close, considering there were very few women in the entire Beasts Pirates, especially...

They were women of similar age, and one of them was Kaido's biological daughter, while the other was Kaido's adopted daughter, so their relationship naturally became close.

But as they grew older, their relationship gradually became distant.