The Great Voyage Begins with the Celestial Dragons

"Don't be so childish, Shutenmaru. You'll understand in two months!" Kozuki Oden said dejectedly.

"Hmph, I hope so!"

Ashura Child stood up and walked straight outside, not wanting to stay there any longer.

He had sworn allegiance to Kozuki Oden, and this trip to the Udon quarry can be seen as him giving Kozuki Oden a second chance at life.

If he has another chance to get out of there, then he and Kozuki Oden will no longer have a lord-vassal relationship.

"Tch, what's so great about it? I didn't say anything." Kikunojo shrugged slightly.

Among the retainers, he was probably the one who questioned Oden's voyage the most.

His older brother, Izo, never returned after going to sea with Oden, and eventually even stayed with the Whitebeard Pirates.

The other party not only abandoned Oden, but also abandoned him, the younger brother.

In this situation, he didn't say much, but silently believed in Oden and Izo.

Chapter 78 An Interlude on the Road

"Alright, let's all keep quiet, meow."

The fur tribe retainer, Cat Viper, shook his head. The person was already gone; there was no point in saying anything more.

He was much taller and had thick yellow fur all over his body, and his face was also a cat-like face with abundant fur, which was a characteristic of the Mink Tribe.

"Let him go, Shutenmaru will understand."

Kozuki Oden's voice was calm as he clasped his hands together and bowed deeply to the katana he had planted in the ground.

He then took a deep breath, stood up, and walked outside.

"Lord Oden, where are you going?"

Another Mink Tribe retainer, Inuarashi, spoke up. He was much thinner than Nekomamushi, with a slender build, mostly brown fur, and a憨厚 (honest and simple) dog face.

In this situation, they were also afraid that Kozuki Oden might do something irrational.

"The teahouse! Boss Bing and his wife are gone. I need to properly pay my respects to them!"

Hikaru and Oden's figures were desolate, with tears streaming down their faces.

But none of his retainers could empathize with him; they even exchanged bewildered glances.

What kind of place is a teahouse?

The teahouse was a place for geisha to perform and also a place for samurai to drink and have fun; calling it a teahouse was just a nice-sounding name.

A close friend died, so I went to a teahouse to pay my respects...

As expected, Kozuki Oden was still the man whose best friend was cremated and used to make oden after his death!

......

Just as the Flower Capital was embroiled in conflict because of Hyogoro's death.

Luther and his companions, on the other hand, had some free time and wandered around the Flower City.

They had no intention of vying for control of the Flower Capital underworld. As far as Luther was concerned, as long as he had control over the upper echelons, there was no need to pay attention to such trivial matters as the underworld.

Once Orochi and Kaido are defeated, there will naturally be another reshuffling of the deck.

"Bad uncle, hurry up, hurry up!"

Robin jogged along the bustling street, a skewer of grilled birds in his hand, occasionally turning back to wave at Luther and his companion.

It was only at this moment that Luther felt Robin was like a 10-year-old girl, with childlike innocence and liveliness.

Unlike usual, Robin could sit with a book in his hands all day.

"I'm coming!"

Luther followed behind Robin with a smile, a subtle aura of Conqueror's Haki emanating from him. Those who approached Robin felt an involuntary sense of fear and retreated to either side.

As clever as Robin was, he could naturally see the changes around him.

This only made her more unrestrained, her smile widened, and her jogging pace quickened.

She actually prefers reading all day to shopping.

But what made her even happier than reading all day was Luther's undisguised affection for her, an emotion she had never experienced before.

This feeling made her feel as if she were enveloped in honey, giving her a sense of security that no one else could provide.

For this, she was willing to abandon herself and do anything for Luther.

Even if it means falling into darkness, I would not hesitate.

"Really..."

Watching Luther and Robin haggle with the vendor like father and daughter, and seeing Luther with all sorts of toys in his hands, I couldn't help but smile.

She didn't know if Luther could see it, but as a woman herself, she could roughly understand Robin's emotions.

But having only learned of Robin's intelligence a few days ago, seeing her innocent side today only made Gion feel a sense of disparity.

However, this only made her feel that Robin was just a smart girl, which was good!

Walking on the bustling streets of the Flower Capital, Gion, like a gentle wife, followed behind Luther and Robin with a smile, always maintaining a distance from which she could strike at any moment.

However, trouble did not befall Luther and his companions...

"Oh, beautiful lady, would you like to come to the teahouse for a drink sometime?"

A deep, lewd voice rang out beside Gion, causing her to frown.

She turned her head expressionlessly, looking at Kozuki Oden, who had changed into a flashy outfit, her eyes filled with indifference.

She had sensed his presence long before, thanks to her Observation Haki.

However, adhering to the principle of "better to avoid trouble," they took no action.

But as it turns out, even if you don't go looking for trouble, trouble will still find you.

"Excuse me, she is my wife."

A gentle voice came from ahead, completely dispelling the anger that had been building up in Gion's heart.

Looking back at Luther, who was walking towards her hand in Robin's, Gion smiled and took the initiative to step forward and wrap her arm around his.

"Ah, what a regrettable thing!"

Kozuki Oden shook his head regretfully, laughed heartily, and uttered words that made everyone present turn pale:

"Hey, how about we go to a teahouse together? I know a lot of actresses, let's have some fun together!"

Upon hearing this, Gion placed her hand directly on Kinpira, and Luther's gaze turned cold.

Only Robin trembled and shrank behind Luther. She was the only one who didn't know what had happened, only that Kozuki Oden's words had enraged both Gion and Luther.

This was the first time she had ever seen Gion and Luther so angry.

"Kozuki Oden?"

Luther narrowed his eyes and uttered the name of Kozuki Oden.

“It is indeed me, hahaha, I am quite famous.” Kozuki Oden said with a grin.

“Indeed famous, the most disgraceful thing of the Kozuki clan.” Luther nodded.

"you!"

Kozuki Oden was furious when he heard this and pointed at Luther.

"Isn't that right? Even a three-year-old knows to wear clothes when going out. Only Lord Kozuki Oden would take off his clothes and dance in public. Tsk tsk, not only is he not ashamed, but he is also very proud of it."

"Hmph, what do you know? No matter what I do, I'll always be the strongest!"

Kozuki Oden tossed his hair, his face radiating narcissism.

“Yes, yes, in terms of being shameful or immoral, he’s the strongest,” Luther sneered.

“You! What’s wrong with my morals?!” Kozuki Oden retorted.

"Oh?"

Luther chuckled and said slowly:

"I don't know who it was, who threw their wet nurse out of the house at the age of 0 because of their talent."

"I don't know who it was, but they started frequenting brothels and teahouses when they were six years old."

"I don't know who it was, but he entered the quarry as a prisoner at the age of 10 to serve his sentence."

"I don't know who it was, but at the age of 14, they altered the river course, causing a major flood, and they're wanted again."

"It is unknown who, at the age of 15, threatened the abbot of the temple and went into hiding in the temple, abducting women every night to build a harem."

"I don't know who it was, but the first thing they did after returning from the sea was to take off their clothes and dance in the Flower Capital, and everyone called them 'Silly Prince'."

When Luther said this, his voice was exceptionally loud, completely attracting the attention of those around him.

The person he was referring to was known to almost everyone in the entire Flower Capital.

Upon seeing Kozuki Oden there, they all let out bursts of mocking laughter.

After all, a laughingstock like Kozuki Oden is truly rare in Wano Country.

"You! All of you!"

Kozuki Oden was somewhat exasperated, but since he wasn't naked today, he was still losing face being pointed at and gossiped about by the many people of the Flower Capital.

"Tsk, what's the big deal? Everyone in Wano Country is a brother or sister. Your wife is my wife, and my child is your child."

After muttering a curse under his breath, Kozuki Oden finally slunk away.

He ran quickly across the street, and after turning a corner, rushed into a teahouse.

Heartbroken, he needed the comfort of the female entertainers.

Besides, he was here today to pay respects to his dear friend, so he couldn't afford to make any mistakes.

Chapter 79 Heartfelt Intentions