The Great Voyage Begins with the Celestial Dragons

At the same time, Momonosuke also revealed Orochi's background, that he came from the Kurozumi clan, which had been framed by the Kozuki clan.

Finally, he took a small dagger and, with trembling hands, plunged it into the chest of Kurozumi Orochi.

Momonosuke was initially afraid that Orochi would resist, but he later learned from Absalom that Orochi's shadow had been taken by Moria, and his true form was just an empty shell that would not resist at all.

It was at this moment that he felt even greater awe for Luther and was even more grateful for his choice.

Subsequently, thanks to the surname Kozuki, Momonosuke smoothly ascended to the throne of the Shogun of Wano Country amidst the expectations of the people.

The first thing he did after becoming a general was to hold a grand banquet.

He spent the entire day partying in the general's mansion, nestled in the arms of a courtesan, so intoxicated that he lost all sense of direction.

"Those actresses didn't make a mistake, did they?"

At the highest point of the general's mansion, Moria reclined on the main seat, looking completely at ease.

Beside him stood Kozuki Oden, looking like a zombie with lifeless eyes, his arms stitched up.

"Lord Moria, I assure you there's no problem. They're all geisha with syphilis. Even if they don't do 'that kind of thing,' Momonosuke will definitely get infected and eventually be ruined."

Absalom replied respectfully, but his face still showed concern:

"But is it really okay for us not to inform His Highness Luther?"

"Heh heh heh! What do you know? I have no grudge against Momonosuke. Do you really think this is my intention?"

Moria asked casually, but his gaze remained fixed on Kozuki Oden's zombie.

This is a zombie he meticulously crafted, with Kozuki Oden's body combined with Kaido's shadow—it's exciting just to think about.

Only by sealing Kaido's shadow forever within the body of the person he most wanted to kill could he avenge his deepest hatred.

"Huh? This is His Highness Luther's idea?" Absalom looked confused; he had no idea.

"Hehehe, Absalom, you still have a lot to learn. Momonosuke is merely a stepping stone for our control of Wano Country; we only need his name. As for him himself..."

Moria wore a playful expression, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl upwards:

"The more miserable he is, the happier His Highness will be. Some people are born to be deserving of death. Letting him die is too good for him; a fate worse than death is his ultimate destiny."

"I see..."

Although Absalom still didn't quite understand, he felt that trusting Moria was the right thing to do.

The general's mansion gradually fell silent, and Moria and Absalom began their infiltration of Wano Country.

From this day forward, Wano Country seemed to have returned to the rule of the Kozuki clan, and the entire nation erupted in revelry.

......

Three days later, Jiuli.

The former Oden residence, after being renamed by Momonosuke, was eventually given to Luther and renamed Don Quixote Residence.

Even Oden Castle was renamed Tenryu Castle by Momonosuke's order.

He was put to this position by Luther, so he naturally knew he had to please him.

"Are all of these true?"

Luther strangely put down the intelligence in his hand, tilted his head back slightly, and touched something soft on the back of his head. His gaze fell on Amatsuki, who was massaging his shoulders behind him.

"These are definitely true, and there are even many more that haven't been reported."

Gion knelt to one side, feigning a headache:

"This is only the third day since Momonosuke became the shogun of Wano Country. He has taken three married women on three separate occasions while patrolling the streets and forced them to bathe with him. Two of their husbands were driven to their deaths, and the third was taken into custody by the shogun's mansion."

Although it was all a scene set up by Moria, it was something Momonosuke actually did.

Even the two actors who were driven to their deaths were persuaded by Momonosuke to loosen Kawa's grip.

Upon hearing Gion's words, Tenzuki Toki lowered his head in shame.

She felt ashamed to have such a child.

What they did was absolutely despicable...

"What are the people saying?" Luther raised an eyebrow.

The main reason for staging this was to gauge public opinion in Wano Country. He had anticipated that Momonosuke wouldn't do anything good, but he hadn't expected Momonosuke to be so brave.

It would be better for someone like that to contract syphilis or some other disease sooner rather than later, and suffer in the General's Mansion.

“Uh…the people of Wano Country generally have no objections,” Gion said with a strange expression.

"Ok?"

Luther was slightly taken aback, but then he suddenly realized.

He said that what Momonosuke was doing seemed familiar; wasn't that what Kozuki Oden did when he was young?

However, the student surpasses the teacher; what Kozuki Oden did in his teens, Momonosuke was already doing before he was even 10.

After thinking for a moment, Luther still said:

"We still need to be mindful of the impact. Let Moria implement the Birdcage Plan. You shouldn't have any objections then, right?"

To be considerate of Amatsuki's feelings, Luther turned around and glanced at her.

Or rather, he and Gion would discuss these things, also for the benefit of Amatsuki Toki.

After all, Toki and Momonosuke still had a slight relationship, and he didn't want to do anything behind Toki's back, lest he make the other person feel disheartened.

"No objection. Let's not let him harm ordinary people anymore."

Amatsuki lowered her head and said that it was her responsibility to discipline Momonosuke, and she felt that it had a lot to do with her.

According to Luther, the so-called Birdcage Project was to create an information cocoon for Momonosuke.

This allows Momonosuke to only see the people and things that Luther wants him to see, immersing him in simple happiness.

For example, when it comes to outings, some of them would act alongside him, and then guide him to choose one or two actresses to bring back to his residence.

For example, find a large group of geisha like Kikunojo and let Momonosuke experience a different kind of joy.

Momonosuke's fate was already destined to be incredibly tragic.

In fact, this plan began as early as when Momonosuke became shogun.

This whole performance was meant to help Tengetsu accept this fact.

The process of gradually eroding the reputation of the Kozuki clan and slowly deepening his or Moria's image in the hearts of the people of Wano Country is a long one.

Or perhaps he has a backup plan...

Luther glanced at Hiyori Amatsuki, who was kneeling beside Gion, a deep meaning in his eyes.

Gion felt Luther's glance and rolled her eyes back.

Having spent so much time together, she could tell what Luther was thinking with just a glance.

However, her willingness to train Hiyori was also to help Luther cultivate someone to govern Wano Country.

She had a feeling that Luther wanted Wano Country not just because of the Seastone mine, but because there must be a deeper reason.

"Brubrub!"

Suddenly, the Den Den Mushi next to her rang, and when Gion saw it, she couldn't help but show a surprised expression:

"Your Highness, is it about the Five Elders... or is it about Wano Country?"

"They have no idea where I am, so answer the phone."

Luther signaled Gion to connect.

Soon the Den Den Mushi's appearance changed, transforming into the bald, bespectacled form of Nasujuro Sei.

"Lord Nassshurou, is there anything I can do for you?" Luther asked calmly.

He will have different titles depending on the Five Elders.

Nasshoulang was the person he dealt with most besides Satan; he would go to Nasshoulang every year to collect the Heavenly Gold.

"One thing, the Don Quixote family's share of Heavenly Gold has been cancelled this year." Nasujuro Seigo's voice came through the Den Den Mushi.

"It can't be that serious, it's not a big deal."

Mentioning the Heavenly Gold made Luther suddenly realize something, and he couldn't help but smile slightly.

Olvia had mentioned something similar to him before, but he never expected that the person in question would come knocking on his door today.

Although I don't care about that little bit of money from heaven, I still have to fight for what I should fight for.

"Hmph, you can only choose one: the pirate bounty of the New World or the Heavenly Gold!" Nasujuro Sei said firmly.

“Okay, then I’ll choose the pirate bounty, 300 billion!” Luther casually rattled off a number.

As for whether the pirates he killed were worth 30 billion, no one will bother to verify it.

After quickly calculating the time, Luther knew why the other party had made the call.

It is now the end of 1502, around this time the fiscal budget should be prepared.

Judging from what the other party said, they clearly didn't want him to take advantage of them anymore.

But, you know, as a Celestial Dragon, how can you not ask the World Government for money...?

Chapter 120 is too short!

"300 billion? That's acceptable!"

Nasujiro immediately agreed, as if it were 300 million.

"Tsk, that's too little..."

Luther remarked with a sigh, but his expression remained unchanged.

He knew that the other party would give him 500 billion if he asked, because no matter how much he spent, the money would eventually return to the World Government.

For him now, there are many things that Pele cannot buy. Pele is useful, but his value is not that high.

"Don't push your luck, Saint Luther!"

Nasujiro Sei's voice carried a warning.