Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

After that, the ruined Flower Capital became the base of the "Beast Warriors" and a buffer zone between the Revolutionary Army and the Navy.

However, in the past few months, at least the area where Yamato is stationed has been restored to its original state.

From a distance, the rows of Japanese-style houses are arranged in a neat and orderly manner, giving them a sense of order.

"The Yamato samurai groups seem to be developing quite well."

On the surface, Yann appeared to be praising the development of the "Beast Warriors'" base as if he were seeing it for the first time, but inwardly he was completely unmoved and knew the extent of the "Beast Warriors'" development very well.

Just as Dragon warned Yorn before, be careful not to be bitten by Yamato, that white wolf.

In reality, among the remnants of the "Beasts Pirates" that Yamato rescued, there were naturally many spies that Aon had planted in advance.

Therefore, apart from outwardly maintaining an alliance with Yamato on the side of the Navy to fight against the Revolutionary Army, Yamato's every move was kept under Yamato's notice.

Yamato did not disappoint Arn at all.

In this era where military strength is of paramount importance, Yamato's combat prowess is among the best. Coupled with her unique, bold, and cheerful personality, as well as her unwavering belief in liberating Wano Country, Yamato possesses an exceptionally unique personal charm.

In just a few months, in addition to the remnants of the "Beast Pirates" that Yann initially arranged for Yamato to use as his core force, Yamato almost completely subdued the remaining samurai forces in Wano Country.

Among them, what particularly caught Aon's attention were most of the samurai from the "Nine Red Scabbards" who had followed Kozuki Oden in his fight against Kaido, the "Beasts".

Those samurai who were defeated by Kaido of the Beasts, but survived carrying the beliefs of Kozuki Oden, and have been trying to operate in the shadows of Wano Country in various ways, waiting to overthrow the Beasts Pirates, are not to be underestimated. Each of them is no less troublesome than a vice admiral of the Marine Headquarters.

Gradually, during this period of slow change in Wano Country, Aon suddenly realized that the "Beast Warriors" established by Yamato had become a gathering place for the remaining feudal samurai forces in Wano Country.

Yaen had considered this possibility before, and in fact, this was exactly what Yaen had hoped for.

However, compared to the fact that these remaining samurai groups frequently stirred up rebellions in various places, causing the revolutionary army, the Don Quixote family, and the navy to expend a lot of energy to quell them, it would be better to let them come together.

After all, this is the easiest way to deal with them.

Of course, for the kind-hearted Yan, his greatest hope is that Yamato can gradually take control of the remaining samurai forces and guide them into a new era for Wano Country.

Instead of Yamato being gradually corrupted by those guys, he developed the idea of ​​becoming the new "Shogun" of Wano Country and restoring the old system of Wano Country.

'Yamato, I hope your vision isn't completely blinded by Wano Country. Otherwise, if you stand in my way, I'll have no choice but to send you, a pawn whose mission has already been accomplished, off the board.'

Yaen spoke calmly to himself, his expression showing no outward ripples.

If the outcome of this negotiation disappoints Yann, then Yann will use the power of CP0 to first destroy the Beasts Samurai, which has gathered the power of the remaining samurai from the past of Wano Country.

Just then, an incredibly cheerful and bold female voice rang out from the encampment in front of them.

"Yarn! You've finally come to visit me."

The next moment, the gates of the camp opened, and Yamato, wearing a demon mask and a rather dignified kimono, was the first to greet Aon, followed by a large number of samurai in various costumes.

Yaon nodded gently to Yamato, his gaze subtly sweeping over the samurai behind Yamato.

Denjiro, Ashura Doji, Kawamatsu, Inuarashi, Nekomamushi, Izo...

What bothered Yann the most was the issue of positioning.

The group of samurai surrounded Yamato behind him, while Jack the Drought was squeezed to the side. Sasaki, who had once been a high-ranking officer in the Beasts Pirates, was even reduced to guarding the gate.

"What are you standing there for, Yann? Come in."

Yamato nodded toward Aon, speaking with a hint of pleasure in his voice.

Yaon nodded, then walked over to Yamato, saying with a hint of teasing, "Yamato, you're really quite impressive now."

"No one can compare to you, Yann. You're a famous 'Naval Hero'."

Yamato said with a hint of amusement.

“I was fooled badly by you in the past. When Izang recounted your deeds to me, I couldn’t believe it.”

"Stop joking. I've always told you I'm very strong, you just don't believe me..."

Just as Yamato and Aon were chatting amicably and walking side by side toward the "Beast Warriors" encampment, the CP9 members following behind were stopped by the samurai, and the atmosphere between the two sides immediately became tense.

Inuarashi and Nekomamushi, both from the Mink Tribe, stood on either side of the gate, their towering figures completely blocking CP9's path. They crossed their arms and looked down at each other, speaking with an air of superiority.

"Unidentified individuals are prohibited from entering the base."

Lucci, whose head was being blocked by Inuarashi and Nekomamushi, raised his head slightly, revealing a cold and murderous gaze beneath his hat brim.

In that instant, as members of the Mink Tribe who retained many wild animal characteristics, Inuarashi and Nekomamushi almost instinctively felt fear and took a step back.

[Chapter 628. Drink this wine to the brim]

"Stop! What are you doing?"

Just then, Yamato's voice rang out, tinged with reprimand and displeasure. "Aan is my comrade. Are you his subordinates who intend to block my comrade?"

"Don't dare."

Upon hearing this, the other samurai quickly responded, exchanged glances, and then made way for CP9.

However, the gazes of these samurai, whose strength was comparable to that of a vice admiral in the Navy Headquarters, became extremely stern, and the path they formed was filled with an oppressive atmosphere.

The CP9 members behind Lucci almost instinctively swallowed.

Then Yann's gentle voice rang out, and he gave the order.

"Alright, Lucci, just come in with me. The rest of CP9 can stay here and wait. I'm going to catch up with Yamato and we'll be out soon."

Upon hearing this, Lucci gestured to his subordinates behind him, then strode through the passage formed by the samurai, even letting out a slight, disdainful snort.

When Yann looked at Lucci who had followed, he said with a hint of embarrassment and helplessness.

"I'm sorry, Yamato. I was seriously injured in the Revolutionary Army's attack last time, and it took me a long time to recover. Therefore, the World Government has assigned me CP9 as a temporary bodyguard."

"Guards?"

Yamato looked somewhat surprised as he led Aon toward the encampment, asking with some confusion.

“I can understand the guy named Lucci behind you, but those other six guys are too weak, aren’t they? For you, they’re more like a burden.”

Yaon smiled and replied, "No, Yamato. Everyone has their own strengths and talents, and everyone has a purpose in utilizing those talents..."

……

Soon, led by Yamato, Aon arrived at a Japanese-style garden and entered the reception room.

Inside the reception room, a banquet had been prepared in advance, featuring a wide variety of dishes and fragrant wines.

"Come, take a seat."

Yamato pulled Yan to the upper seat and sat down with him.

But the next moment, the samurai who had followed Yamato in began to object. "Lord Kozuki, this is not in accordance with..."

"boom!!"

Yamato's Conqueror's Haki suddenly erupted, and his eyes beneath the demon mask were filled with unparalleled majesty as he spoke.

"That's enough. This is my private dinner, and a rare gathering for me and Yann. It's your turn to leave."

"Yes, Lord Kozuki."

The samurai exchanged glances, seemingly discussing something, before slowly withdrawing from the reception room.

After receiving a signal from Yann, Lucci followed the samurai out of the reception room and closed the door behind him.

"Hu~~"

Yamato let out a long sigh, then took off the demon mask from his face. Beneath the mask, his delicate face showed an expression as if he had been saved, and he complained.

“Those guys are so annoying, always talking about rules and etiquette. Yann, you know what? This period has been absolutely torture…”

Listening to Yamato's incessant complaints, Arn smiled and offered no opinion, simply echoing his sentiments.

"Forget it, let's not talk about these troublesome things. Come on, when you were following me, you never had a chance to eat a good meal. This time, I must treat you to a proper feast."

As Yamato spoke, he ate meat in large mouthfuls without any regard for his image, and even tore off a piece of the meat he was eating and handed it to Arn.

In contrast to Dahe's rude eating manners, Yann simply picked up his chopsticks, tasted the dishes, and responded.

"Yes, it is indeed a rare reunion. I originally thought that I would leave Wano Country after that war, and I didn't know when we would meet again."

After a pause, Yann continued, "Speaking of which, the last time the Revolutionary Army attacked the G-9 branch, we were fortunate to have your timely assistance, otherwise things might have been terrible."

"Let's skip the unnecessary thanks. We're partners, aren't we?" Yamato said casually.

"Yes, partner..."

Before Arn could finish speaking, Yamato suddenly handed Arn a bowl of sake, his amber eyes fixed on him, and said...

"As partners, we've never really shared a drink together. I've heard that only when drinking can people truly open up to each other. So how about we have a conversation without any unnecessary pretense?"

Only at this moment did Yann's expression freeze.

Has Yamato realized something? Or... has he already started having many unnecessary thoughts?

Immediately, Yaon said helplessly, "Yamato, I... don't drink alcohol."

“I know, Izo told me that in the rumors about ‘Naval Hero’ Arn, there is never any record of him drinking alcohol…”

After a pause, Yamato continued.

"But what does it matter? We're partners, so it doesn't matter if we're drunk. That way, we can hear each other's true feelings."

At this moment, Yann was caught in a dilemma.

Alcohol... it's not that Arn gets drunk the moment he touches it.

Rather, Yann knew very well that competing in drinking with these monstrous-looking guys would be nothing short of humiliation, and that once he got drunk, someone as rational as himself would become increasingly irrational, and it was hard to say what he might do.

Just then, Yamato slowly placed one of his hands on Arn's chest, his amber eyes fixed on Arn, and spoke.

“Ya'en, I know your purpose in coming here this time—'The Seven Warlords of the Sea,' right?”

Yann lowered his eyelids slightly, making it difficult to discern his expression, and then slowly nodded.

"Then you should also understand that once I join the Seven Warlords of the Sea, it means that the last remaining local power of Wano Country will be completely linked with the World Government."

At this point, Yamato seemed to get a little agitated, casually tugging at the collar of his kimono as if trying to relieve his irritation, before continuing.

"While that would be a way for Wano Country to completely lift its 'closed-door' policy, wouldn't that be too passive? Wano Country is not prepared at all; the Revolutionary Army, pirates, and... the Navy are all occupying Wano Country."

“Yarn, I’m so frustrated! You taught me a lot in the past, and my warriors have also told me a lot.”

Yamato stared intently at Arn and said.

"At this stage, engaging in deep contact with the World Government is no less than putting Wano Country's last hope on a tightrope! We cannot trust you, we cannot trust the Navy. This is the warning the samurai gave me."