The Great Voyage Begins with the Celestial Dragons

Perhaps, Kozuki Oden had already vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

But at this point, would Kozuki Oden dare to gamble that Kaido and Orochi were lying to him?

I suppose they wouldn't dare.

This cycle of slowly boiling a frog in water has been going on for almost five years.

For the past five years, Kozuki Oden has performed the Hana-mai dance without fail, rain or shine, scorching heat or freezing cold. He has paid a far too high price, risking the tarnishing of his family's reputation and making himself a clown.

Until the lie is exposed by his own mouth, how could Kozuki Oden dare to doubt? Even if there is only the slightest hope, he will continue to deceive himself.

Before the day of the five-year promise arrives, Kozuki Oden will be like a gambler, filling everything into a bottomless pit.

Not only did Luther and Gion understand this, but Hyogoro also understood it at this moment.

He gave a bitter laugh and stared blankly at Kozuki Oden in front of him.

He secretly conspired with Ashura Doji to help Kozuki Oden, but now he is facing Kozuki Oden's persuasion to surrender, which is truly ironic.

Hyogoro sighed softly, feeling that everything he had done was so foolish.

If he had known Oden was this kind of person, he would have been better off just joining forces with Orochi...

laugh!

Hyogoro ultimately did not retaliate. Expressionless, he planted his sword in the ground, spread his arms, and assumed a surrender posture.

"Oden, let me and my family teach you one last lesson with our lives. If you survive, remember to come to my grave every year and drink with me!"

As he said this, the general's guards surrounded him and bound him tightly.

"Don't worry, you'll be fine, I can guarantee it!" Kozuki Oden chuckled and patted his chest to assure her.

The fact that the matter hadn't ended in bloodshed relieved him. He then pulled out Hyogoro's sword, tucked it into his waistband, and headed towards the general's mansion with Hyogoro in tow.

This incident has given him a real headache, and now all he can do is clear Hyōgoro's name as soon as possible.

"Is it over just like that?" Gion asked in surprise.

"Of course not! If I were Kaido, I wouldn't let this opportunity slip by. No way!"

Luther gestured with his chin, indicating that Gion should look towards Hyogoro's residence.

Not long after Kozuki Oden left, a tall man with wings on his back and covered in black armor, along with a sleazy fat man, led two squads of samurai into Hyogoro's residence.

The buildings blocked the view, but the screams that rose and fell could still be faintly heard.

Five minutes later, when he used his Observation Haki to sense the area again, apart from the group that had gone in earlier, there was no living creature left in Hyogoro's mansion.

"They spared no one, young or old, men or women; their killings were swift and decisive," Gion commented.

Despite saying that, she didn't seem to feel any sympathy.

Whether it's the side that rushes in, or Hyogoro or Kozuki Oden, they are all their enemies.

The only difference is whether they do it themselves or use someone else to do it.

“That fat guy and the armored man are the two strongest under Kaido. The fat guy is Queen the Plague, and the armored man is King the Flame. Their current strength should be about the same as Saul’s,” Luther said calmly.

"His strength is about the same as Saul's... He probably can't withstand two of my attacks."

Gion made a quick estimate and then revealed a confident smile.

Chapter 76 Choice

"Kurozumi Orochi!!!"

Inside the general's mansion, Hyogoro roared at the Kurozumi Orochi, his eyes filled with rage, as if he wanted to devour it alive.

"What's all this noise about! You want to rebel against me, the shogun of Wano Country? You still have the nerve to talk back?"

Kurozumi Orochi stroked his mustache, looking quite pleased with himself.

Beside him, a huge man sat cross-legged, holding a wine jug and pouring wine into his mouth as if no one else was there.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the burly man beside him, and Kurozumi Orochi chuckled, feeling incredibly at ease.

With Kaido around, his safety is not a problem at all.

If we don't kill Hyogoro today, he'll write his name backwards!

"you!"

Seeing Orochi's leisurely demeanor, Hyogoro felt angry but had nowhere to vent his frustration.

Seeing Kozuki Oden idly standing beside him, he was even more furious:

"Oden, is this how you clear my name?"

"Oh, right!"

At this moment, Kozuki Oden also realized what was happening and looked at Kurozumi Orochi with a grin:

"Orochi, this is all a fabrication. I am right here and can testify that I did not collude with Hyogoro. This is a misunderstanding!"

"You think it's a misunderstanding just because you say so?" Kurozumi Orochi slammed his fist on the table in dissatisfaction. "So all of Hyogoro's mobilization of manpower these past few days was just a pretense?"

"Hey, maybe they're mobilizing people just to watch me dance. I've recently figured out a new dance move, hahaha, as expected of Kozuki Oden, he's good at everything he does."

As he spoke, Kozuki Oden proudly raised his head.

As Kozuki Oden described that kind of dance in such a refined and elegant way, the expressions on the faces of the people present varied.

Hyogoro's lips twitched slightly, looking like he wasn't very interested in meeting Kozuki Oden. Kurozumi Orochi, on the other hand, suppressed a laugh, his eyes full of mockery as he looked at Kozuki Oden.

Kaido, on the other hand, was relatively calm, only drinking a little more frequently.

"Hey, hey, stop staring at me like that! Orochi, I already told you it's a misunderstanding!" Kozuki Oden said, displeased.

"Alright, Oden, whether it's a misunderstanding or not can't be determined by words alone; we need evidence."

Kurozumi Orochi received a signal from Kaido, grinned, and clapped his hands lightly.

clap clap!

Upon hearing the applause, Kozuki Oden had a bad feeling.

Squeak!

The wooden door to the hall was slowly pushed open, and Kaido's right-hand men walked in.

"Jin the Wildfire" is holding a still-dripping head, while "Quinn the Plague" is holding a large stack of papers.

"Old woman!!!"

Upon seeing the severed head in Jin's hand, Hyogoro's eyes turned bloodshot, and he charged towards him like a madman.

During the journey, he drew his sword from Oden's waist, and Armament Haki instantly coated the blade as he slashed heavily at Jin.

Jin merely glanced at Hyogoro expressionlessly, flames erupting from his head and back, showing no intention of dodging or making a move.

laugh! ! !

Hyogoro's sword struck Jin's body heavily, but it didn't leave even the slightest scratch.

Seeing the incredulous look in Hyogoro's eyes, Jin snorted coldly and suddenly drew his long sword.

Clang!

The sound of gold and iron clashing sounded.

Kozuki Oden appeared naked next to Hyogoro, holding his sword Enma in his right hand, blocking Jin's attack on Hyogoro.

"Kaido!! Orochi!! What did the landlady do wrong?"

Kozuki Oden let out an angry growl, his eyes, which seemed to be burning with flames, staring straight at Kaido and Kurozumi Orochi.

"Of course it's treason!"

Quinn, the "Plague," chuckled and held up a piece of paper:

"Lord Kozuki, you should be able to recognize the handwriting on this that looks like a dog's scratch."

Kozuki Oden shifted his gaze unhappily, glancing at the papers in Queen's hand.

"The Kozuki clan has suffered a great calamity, and a treacherous person has risen to power..."

"We earnestly request your assistance in rebuilding the Land of Wano and restoring light to this land!"

"..."

Looking at the lengthy but somewhat incoherent proclamation of the slaying traitor, Kozuki Oden's face darkened slightly.

He recognized the handwriting; it was Ashura Child's own handwriting.

Because Ashura Child's handwriting was terrible, he was often ridiculed by them.

The contents of the document further confirm that the Kozuki clan and Hyogoro were secretly colluding in an attempt to overthrow Kurozumi Orochi.

However, he himself was completely unaware of this matter.

A feeling of betrayal welled up in Kozuki Oden's heart.

However, it was only for a moment. He wasn't someone who cared too much about worldly matters. If this matter hadn't been exposed in public, he wouldn't have thought it was a big deal.

"Boss, I'm so sorry!"

Kozuki Oden lowered his head slightly, his voice becoming somewhat low, and at the same time, he withdrew Enma, no longer blocking Jin's path.

Jhin didn't press his advantage; he sheathed his sword and stood aside expressionlessly.

"Oh, it's not just this letter."

On the other side, Quinn seemed to have thought of something, and with a sly grin, picked up a few more sheets of paper:

"These are letters that Hyogoro secretly mobilized his men and letters written to Shimotsuki Yasuie, the daimyo of Hakumai. The contents are all related to the rebellion. Tsk, it's a good thing we closed the net too early. This letter hadn't been sent yet, otherwise there might have been another traitor."

"Oden, is there anything else you want to say?"

Kurozumi Orochi stroked his mustache and looked at Kozuki Oden with a big smile.

Now that the evidence was conclusive, seeing Kozuki Oden's ashen face, he felt only pleasure.

The Kozuki clan killed his entire family; now it's time for him to take revenge!

"..."