XX-level Hokage

"You can't possibly succeed. You have to understand that even if the Four Emperors united, they might not be able to defeat the World Government and the Navy, let alone the fact that the Four Emperors can't possibly unite," Runti said firmly, even finding Mashiro's delusional dream a little amusing.

“That’s the difference between us, and that’s why you can’t understand what I want to do. Whether it’s in terms of thought or power, we have a fundamental difference,” Mashiro said softly.

This world is different from the ninja world. Ninjas once formed a unified nation, the human paradise ruled by Kaguya. Influenced by this, the five great nations derived from the Sage of Six Paths all harbored ambitions to unify the ninja world, and for this purpose, they did not hesitate to launch four Shinobi World Wars. Ambitious individuals emerged one after another.

The difference in this world, according to Mashiro's understanding of the Poneglyphs, is that this world was originally ruled by 20 powerful kingdoms.

Later, the descendants of these 20 main countries jointly formed the World Government, which ruled for hundreds of years. Due to the increased number of oceans, a large number of pirates appeared in this world, which led the World Government to establish the Navy. The struggle between pirates and the Navy maintained the tone of this world.

Pirates all want to become the Pirate King, and the Navy's goal is to stop them. But for some reason, the pirates, who control half of the world's power, have never thought of overthrowing the World Government and establishing a new order.

"Even if you do achieve this goal, what do you plan to do with the World Government? What about the Navy? What about the Four Emperors?" Run asked curiously.

"It's very simple. Destroy the World Government, preserve the Navy, and incidentally preserve the Four Emperors. Let the Four Emperors maintain order among pirates, with the Marines overseeing them. Going out to sea to guide treasure is allowed, and exploration is allowed, but harming people is not." Mashiro said calmly.

"I don't know about others, but the Four Emperors would never agree," Jun said, waving his hand. "They won't have a choice when the time comes," Mashiro replied with a smile.

Chapter 139: Bring the boat closer.

Soon, the group reached the edge of Zou Island. Mashiro then summoned Senbonzakura and rode on it. A few hours later, they returned to the warship. The Seastone warship was docked at the edge of a small, uninhabited island in the Time Sea.

Shirley led Shirahoshi around the deserted island, while York stayed obediently on the boat. She also wanted to run away while Mashiro was away, but when she thought about what Mashiro had implanted in her body, she finally gave up the desire to escape.

Seeing the giant pink bird approaching, York hurriedly went to the deck to greet it, "Lord Mashiro!"

"Where are Hyakuhoshi and the others?" Mamoru asked, glancing around.

"Those two are on the island," York said calmly, glancing at Yamato and the other two behind Mashiro. "Call them back; we need to leave," Mashiro said with a light laugh.

"Yes, Lord Mashiro!" York said respectfully, then turned and disembarked.

"Hey~, Mashiro-sama, is this a warship? It seems different from the warships I've seen before," Yamato asked curiously.

"I remember this is a Seastone warship, a technology Vegapunk specifically developed to deal with the Calm Belt, but the ones I've seen before are far less luxurious than this one," Run said, her knowledge far exceeding that of Yamato, as one of the "Flying Six."

Carrot said nothing because she knew nothing about them. She had only seen pirate ships and warships in books and newspapers, so she looked around curiously.

“That’s right, this is indeed a Seastone warship, but it’s the first Seastone warship built by Vegapunk, so it has many novel functions, such as a cooking machine that can make hundreds of dishes, and a dressing room that can instantly transform clothes,” Mashiro explained.

"A food processor?! What a convenient thing!" Tianhe exclaimed, somewhat of a foodie herself. Just then, York arrived with Shirley and Shirahoshi.

"Lord Mashiro! You're back!" Shirahoshi excitedly threw herself into Mashiro's arms.

"How was it, Shirahoshi? Did you have fun on the island?" Shirahoshi asked with a smile, holding Shirahoshi's slender waist.

The island she landed on was specially chosen. It was far from Wano Country and the Beasts Pirates, and it was uninhabited and scenic. Just in case, Mashiro even flew around the island to deal with a group of large beasts, making it a good place for temporary sightseeing.

"I'm so happy! There's a really beautiful lake in the middle of the island, and lots of plants I've never seen before," Shirahoshi said excitedly. "That's great," Mashiro said, gently patting Shirahoshi's head.

Only then did Shirahoshi notice Yamato and the other two, and asked, "Lord Mashiro, who are these three lords?"

“These three are our temporary companions. This is Yamato, this is Jun, and this is Carrot,” Mashiro introduced, pointing to the three women. “Yamato-sama, Jun-sama, Carrot-sama, hello! I’m Shirahoshi,” Shirahoshi greeted them politely.

Seeing this, Yamato and Carrot, instantly charmed by Shirahoshi's cuteness, immediately surrounded her and began to pet her. Jun was the same, instantly charmed by Shirahoshi's cuteness, though he was even more captivated.

"Alright, let's set off for Wano Country." Mashiro said softly. "Yes, Mashiro-sama." York nodded.

The Seastone warship started up instantly and headed towards the center of the Sea of ​​Time.

Meanwhile, on another route, the massive Mammoth fleet was slowly sailing.

On the Mammoth pirate ship in the center of the fleet, a tall, strong man sat steadily in a huge chair.

His hair was blond, tied in a ponytail and two braids. He wore a metal jaw and had two ivory-shaped ornaments on his head and shoulders.

His attire, adorned with spiked rivets, his fur coat, his two Shorter-blade-like weapons, and his belt bearing the Beasts Pirates' insignia made him look quite terrifying.

He was one of the "Three Disasters" of the Beasts Pirates, nicknamed "The Drought" because wherever he stepped, the land would wither and decay as if a drought demon had appeared, ultimately leading to his demise. Jack looked extremely dejected at this moment; had this voyage yielded nothing? *Sigh*

As a "Big Boss" personally selected by Kaido, he gained Kaido's trust through his strength, judgment, and loyalty. He is not only the captain of the Mammoth, but also the local governor of the Kuri region in Wano Country. To achieve this, he has two extremely important goals: to help Kaido find the Poneglyphs and to capture Kozuki Oden's former subordinates, the Nine Red Scabbards.

Therefore, he would lead the Mammoth fleet out to sea almost every now and then, but almost always came up empty-handed.

"Captain Jack, isn't it a bit inappropriate for us not to inform Lord Chi about returning this time?" At this moment, a pirate with a long beard asked in a low voice. After asking, Jack's expression became even more gloomy.

Despite possessing immense power, Jack was treated like a child by his elder brother and Queen, who were also among the Three Disasters. He couldn't hold his head high in front of them, and he was even more humble, respectful, and hardworking when facing Kaido.

Of the "Three Disasters," Queen was responsible for managing the entire Beasts Pirates in place of Kaido, while Queen was responsible for managing the core forces of the Beasts Pirates, the "Flying Six," and artificial Devil Fruit technology. Only he, despite controlling the massive Mammoth Fleet, did not accomplish anything of value.

"Forget it, we're already here. Let's go find Big Brother when we get back to Ghost Island," Jack said helplessly.

Just then, a crew member on lookout duty suddenly spoke up: "Captain Jack, there's a warship at six o'clock ahead." "A warship? What kind of warship?" Jack asked.

“I’m not sure. It’s unlike any warship I’ve seen before, and it seems all the crew members are women. It’s strange,” a crew member replied. “So, Captain, should we take a detour?” another crew member asked.

Jack, who was full of resentment, stood up and said, "It's just a small warship, a mere navy. Who do you think I am? Move the ship closer!"

The Mammoth instantly accelerated, speeding forward, and soon arrived beside the warship.

Standing on the deck, Jack was about to say something when he spotted two familiar faces on the warship's deck: Runyu?! Yamato?! What are you doing here?

Before Jack could finish speaking, a clear female voice interrupted him. "Oh dear, we just finished one, and another one has already arrived."

Jack turned his head and saw that all his crew members had collapsed on the deck, and a girl with milky white eyes was smiling at him.

Chapter 140: The Two Sides of the Flower City

"You are..." Before Jack could finish speaking, the girl in front of him launched an attack instantly. A tremendous force sent him flying, and he crashed heavily into the sea.

Now aboard the Mammoth, Mashiro watched Jack sink to the bottom of the sea and muttered to herself, "So it really worked? This will make dealing with Devil Fruit users at sea much easier in the future."

[Name: Jack]

Gender: Male Age: 27

Race: Fish-Man (Saddle-banded Grouper) Faction: Pirates

Three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki

Devil Fruit: Zoan Type, Elephant-Elephant Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Mammoth Form

Weapon: Tyrannical Double Scythes Height: 830cm Luck Value: 65 Recognition Level: 01

[Zoan-type, Ancient Zoan-type Elephant-Elephant Fruit, Mammoth Form: Can transform into a mammoth, possessing immense strength, a gigantic body, and powerful regeneration.]

Its resilience and ability to withstand impacts are such that it can easily destroy buildings, damage the ground, and raise dust simply by waving its nose.

"Since they're fish-men, there's no need to worry about them dying. Let's have him send people to salvage them after we've dealt with Kaido." He finished speaking.

Mashiro instantly disappeared from her spot and returned to the Seastone warship.

In Wano Country, Orochi sat in the royal palace watching the performers.

Although the performers were some of his favorite artists, and the dance they performed was also his favorite, Orochi showed absolutely no interest today.

Instead of appreciating it, he was quite distressed.

Although he is the current shogun of Wano Country, he is actually a puppet who is dependent on Kaido.

Gradually, he realized that Kaido's attitude towards him was no longer that of an ally. He could foresee that if a more suitable candidate could be found, he would definitely be abandoned by Kaido.

But unfortunately, he had no other choice but Kaido. Just then, a samurai approached respectfully.

Shogun, the newly appointed Shichibukai, a sorcerer, requests permission to enter Wano Country.

After asking the question, Orochi paused for a moment and began to think. Logically speaking, given Wano Country's current isolationist policy, he could have refused. Even if the other party really was a Shichibukai, so what? He had the protection of Kaido, one of the Four Emperors.

But thinking about the problem he had just been pondering, Orochi hesitated again. He couldn't leave Kaido as the only option; this was precisely an opportunity to make contact with powerful figures from the outside world.

"Let her pass, then invite her to the palace." After thinking it through, the giant serpent closed its fan and gave the order.

"Yes, General!" The samurai hurriedly took his leave.

Led by a group of samurai, Mashiro and his companions arrived at the most prosperous region of Wano Country, the Flower Capital.

Aside from Jun and Yamato, the others, including Mashiro, curiously looked around at the buildings and scenery.

Mashiro, Shirahoshi, and Shirley were naturally present, and York was also entering Wano Country for the first time. "Lady Mashiro, isn't this place beautiful!" Hyakuhoshi exclaimed.

The ubiquitous giant cherry blossom trees, the bustling streets, the magnificent and unique architecture, and the meticulous architectural details all showcase the grandeur of the Flower City.

"In terms of grandeur and beauty alone, Fishman Island is far more beautiful than here in some ways," Mashiro said with a light laugh. "But I still think this place is more beautiful," Shirahoshi said, somewhat puzzled.

“That’s normal, it’s just novelty.” Mashiro smiled and patted Shirahoshi’s head. “Just fake beauty.” Just then, Jun suddenly said. “Does Jun-chan know something?” Mashiro looked at Jun and asked softly. At the same time, Shirahoshi and Shirino looked at Jun curiously.

Seeing this, Jun unconsciously coughed and then said, "After Kurozumi Orochi took Wano Country from Oden, he implemented various harsh systems, forbade samurai from carrying swords, and made them work as laborers."

In addition, the fertile fields and rivers of each capital city were destroyed to create factories for processing Seastone and artificial Devil Fruit SMILEs.

Only people with status, wealth, or status can live in the Flower Capital. If someone loses their money, they will be relegated to places like the Village of the Losers or Ebisu Village. Just looking at the Flower Capital, one can feel that Wano Country is actually very prosperous. Of course, the capital is indeed extremely luxurious, with high-quality food, gorgeous clothes, and various beautiful buildings.

Meanwhile, in Ebisu Village, which is also part of Huadu, the villagers live in abject poverty and have a very poor quality of life. Many people can only drink polluted water when they are hungry. They can only eat rice on their birthdays. They feel happy when they drink red bean rice cake soup. Not only are they not full, but their living places are also dilapidated.

Run paused as she spoke.

"And what?" Mashiro asked softly.

"Furthermore, Orochi would also dump the failed artificial Devil Fruit SMILEs there. The villagers, because they were so hungry, had no choice but to pick up and eat those failed artificial Devil Fruits. Then, due to the aftereffects of the artificial Devil Fruit SMILEs, they would always be smiling, always smiling," Run said in a low voice.

This is also why many members of the Beasts Pirates, including Jun, despise Orochi.

With Orochi's scheming and the help of the Beasts Pirates, Orochi became the new shogun of Wano Country, but all he did as shogun was do disgusting things.

After hearing these words, Shirley could accept them completely; having lived in Fishman Town since childhood, she was incredibly mature. Shirahoshi, however, was different; she had already begun to shed tears.

"How could this happen?! They're so pitiful!" Bai Xing said, wiping away her tears.

Yamato lowered his head silently, not uttering a word. In a sense, his father also bore responsibility for this. Jun seems to really dislike Orochi. "Gently wiping away Shirahoshi's tears," Mashiro asked.

"Don't misunderstand. Even though I hate Orochi, as long as Lord Kaido is still willing to cooperate with him, I won't do anything out of line."

"Sympathy is sympathy, but Lord Kaido's kindness in raising me is greater than anything else!" Run said earnestly.

“In that case, I’ll do it,” Mashiro said with a smile. Hearing this, Jun remained silent.

Soon, the group followed the samurai to the general's mansion in the center of the city. Yamato and the others waited outside the mansion, while Mashiro went inside alone.

Inside the mansion, an ugly figure waited quietly, surrounded by warriors. Upon closer inspection, the figure's full appearance was revealed.

He was burly, with a large head and mouth, some baldness, and a square face. He wore a crown on the left side of his head and a hairpin on the right. His hair was purple, mostly on the sides and back of his head. His beard curled upwards. He wore a yellow kimono with many black crescent-shaped five-pointed patterns and a patterned black cloak draped over his back.

Name: Kurozumi Orochi Gender: Male

Age: 53 years old

Race: Human; Alignment: Noble; Haki: None

Devil Fruit: Zoan type, Snake-Snake Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, Yamata no Orochi form; Weapon: None