One Piece: Start Collecting Nicolo

"Keep your voice down! If you want to die, don't take me with you!"

"So, the ruler of this country has changed from that Orochi guy to Kaido, right?"

"Well...it's all the same anyway."

"It's not the same! Don't compare us to that bastard Kurozumi Orochi!"

Hearing the discussions of the people around her, Runti, who had already been impatient with the cumbersome procedures, suddenly started to make a fuss.

"We are pirates, so we can't be more despicable than that Kurozumi Orochi, right?"

"Eh?! Do you want to listen to what you're saying?"

The man who just spoke had his eyes bulged out, as if he had heard something that shattered his worldview.

"Um...this sir!"

In the crowd, a woman in kimono looked at Caesar timidly, and mustered up the courage to call out softly.

"My name is Caesar."

Caesar put his hands behind his back and smiled gently. His handsome face made the woman blush.

"Lord Caesar... so, does that mean Wano Country will be ruled by pirates from now on?"

Caesar said calmly, "It has been decided that the Beasts Pirates will continue to exist as a national defense fleet. Kaido, the former captain of the Beasts Pirates and the Protector of the Nation, will serve as the Governor-General, responsible for the nation's armed defense. All forces under his command are strictly prohibited from plundering or harassing the people. Those who violate this order will be put to death!"

"Hear no asshole!"

Runti immediately yelled at the guy who had just questioned her, "We are here to maintain order!"

"So... this country will be ruled by Lord Kaido from now on, right?"

"Yes."

"Then Lord Kaido... is he really bewitched by witchcraft?"

The woman sounded a little flustered, but she still mustered up the courage to ask.

"Does it matter?"

Caesar suppressed his smile. "Once, Kozuki Oden sailed out to sea for selfish reasons, allowing Wano Country to fall into the hands of Kurozumi Orochi. Because he believed the enemy's lies, the people suffered for years. Now that Oden is dead and Orochi has been killed, the only ones with the power to rule this country are us, the Beasts Pirates."

"But isn't this the same violent rule as that guy Kurozumi Orochi?" someone in the crowd shouted indignantly.

"Did those daimyo gain their positions by dancing naked? What do you think those loyal samurai are for?"

Caesar sneered, "So what if it's just rule by force? Wano Country has been closed off for hundreds of years, and the people are impoverished and the economy is devastated. Even if the land wasn't polluted, how could those people at the bottom of society have enough to eat?"

"You should be thankful that although Kozuki Oden is an idiot, his will is not bad. That is why we are influenced by him."

"From now on, the polluted land of Wano Country will be restored! The people of Wano Country will no longer suffer from hunger! People will also have the right to freely go to sea!"

"My words today will be broadcast to all parts of Wano Country! They are also the promise made to this country by your new general, Kaido's daughter Yamato!"

Caesar's voice was broadcast live to all parts of Wano Country, and people's eyes turned to the beautiful woman sitting behind him.

"The new general is... a woman?"

"Ohhhh so beautiful! I want to be the general's dog!"

"Your stance is too unsteady!"

"A woman as a general? You must be joking... Even if she's just a puppet, she should at least find a man, right?"

Yamato sat on the podium somewhat nervously, his ten fingers tightly gripping the fabric under the wide cuffs, his heart pounding, and his observation Haki allowed him to take in people's reactions.

It was not until he saw Caesar turn sideways and give him an encouraging look that he made up his mind and slowly stood up.

"My name is Yamato, daughter of Kaido! From today on, I will succeed the general of Wano Country!"

Ken slammed his mace down on the table. Yamato looked around with high spirits: "What Caesar said is my promise to everyone!"

"How dare you say that, that idiot..."

Runti curled her lips: "It's obviously Caesar's idea, right?"

Maria covered her mouth and chuckled softly: "Who told them to have such a good relationship? Are you jealous?"

Runti snorted softly: "Who would envy that idiot? I don't want to be a general."

People all over Wano Country were talking about it.

"Recover the land, go to the sea freely, and have enough to eat?"

"Can it really be done?"

"Since you've said that, you should try your best even if you can't do it, right?"

"Who knows? Maybe it's some conspiracy..."

"Hey... look! What is that?"

Rumble…

The ground beneath their feet shook violently, and huge treasure ships were transported to various places in Wano Country in groups, each of which was loaded with mountains of food.

Treasure ships sailed into the Flower Capital, Jiuli, Tuwan, and even a run-down little place like Bianli Village.

“It’s food…”

"It's food!"

All over Wano Country, people became restless and gathered around the treasure ship, their eyes flashing with fiery gazes.

Beside the treasure ship, the pirates maintained order and did not get angry even when they were accidentally pushed down. After all, this was a death order given by Kaido himself.

"All of this food was taken from Kurozumi Orochi and his gang. General Yamato has decided to return all of this ointment, taken from the people, to her people!"

On the platform, Caesar waved his hand and said, "From today on, Quinn will lead the scientific research team to carry out land restoration work with the highest efficiency and shut down most of the factories that cause pollution!"

"Is this true, Mom?"

In a poor little village somewhere, villagers gathered around the curtain next to the treasure ship, and a little girl gently tugged at her mother's sleeve.

"If that's the case, it should be true..."

Compared to the little girl who looked relatively healthy, the girl's mother looked very thin, and her kimono was full of patches.

"This pirate sir..."

The old village chief leaned on his cane and looked at the pirate leader tentatively: "Is this food really for us?"

"Tsk, didn't Lord Caesar say it all? Listen carefully, old man!"

The leading pirate waved his hand impatiently. "But let's make a deal first, you bastards! This food has to be divided equally among every household! Lord Kaido has ordered that no one should be harmed, but if anyone dares to take more, I'll chop his head off! Do you understand?"

"I understand! I understand, sir!"

"Hmph, open the treasure ship and distribute the food!"

As food was distributed to each household, the doubts on people's faces gradually disappeared.

"It turned out to be true!"

“They really are distributing food!”

"Hooray! Look, Mom, we have food to eat. The red bean rice cake porridge alone will last us for ages!"

"Um…"

The woman stroked her daughter's hair with one hand and covered her mouth with the other, tears as big as beans rolling down her cheeks.

"Pirate-sama..."

The village chief walked forward tremblingly, holding food in his hands.

The pirate leader said impatiently: "What's the matter? Haven't we given you the food?"

"Please help me distribute the food, and allow me to entertain you..."

"Huh? What did you say? You've really touched me, you bastard!"

Similar scenes were played out all over Wano Country. On the streets of Flower City, more and more people took to the streets, looking in the direction of the Shogun's Mansion in disbelief.

"It's actually true? Food is really being distributed!"

"Is this still a pirate?"

"who cares!"

"Hey, hey! There's another guy outside, saying he's in charge of the land improvement team!"

"What a sloppy name..."

It was like a carnival. As food was distributed, more and more laughter and shouts resounded throughout Wano Country.

Caesar's voice echoed throughout Wano Country through the broadcasting equipment.

"From now on, Wano Country's land can be cultivated, and going to the sea is possible. Under the general, all people are equal!"

"The only thing you have to do is to eat well, work hard, and live a good life! Offer your loyalty to General Yamato!"

"Oh oh oh!!!"

For a moment, the crowd responded, and the deafening cheers almost overturned the entire Wano Country!

"Dedicate your loyalty to the General!"

People shouted and some of those who were suffering from hunger shed tears of excitement.

Seeing this, Caesar seemed to have thought of something. He suddenly raised his hand with a malicious look and his voice resounded through the sky: "Loyalty!!"

"loyalty!!!"

"General Yamato!"

"Female General!"

"General!"

Yamato forced a smile, his face flushed with excitement.

Suddenly, she reached out and pulled Caesar over, kissing him on the face.

"Caesar! You're amazing!"

"Hey!"

Chapter 14 Kiss

The capital of flowers, the General's Mansion.

Kaido leaned back on a huge soft chair, with a wine gourd hanging from his fingertips. He looked toward the platform outside the window. Looking at the man who had stirred up the crowd on the platform, he suddenly chuckled.

"This kid is really good at it..."

Jin nodded: "Yes, it seems that Mr. Kaido will have more sons-in-law."

"Ahhhhhh... You know that's not what I'm talking about, Jhin."

Kaido laughed loudly: "How's that kid's strength?"

Jin thought carefully about his progress over the past month and said seriously, "He's getting stronger at an almost cheating rate. Even though he hasn't noticed, his physique and strength are probably no less than mine."

"Oh? Is it in a burning state?"

"Yes."

"That's really a cheating speed..."

Kaido was also incredulous. Jin was a remnant of the Lunalia tribe. This tribe was considered the favorites of God and was even given the name of God by people.

Not only does it have wings that can truly fly, but its body can also produce flames. When the flames burn, its body has a powerful defense comparable to steel. When the flames go out, the defense will decrease, but the speed will increase significantly, and the flames themselves also have a certain lethality. It can be said that it is born with powers comparable to those of a devil fruit.

And Jhin is the second most powerful person in the group after the captain, so his physical strength is needless to say.

What was Caesar's strength when he first arrived?

If it weren't for the blessing of the Conqueror's Haki and the Mythical Beast, he probably wouldn't even be able to get the position of a combat captain.

"Come to think of it, that brat went out to sea to look for devil fruits because of his limited talent... but are the changes brought about by the mythical beast species so great?" Kaido muttered to himself in surprise.

Jin smiled and said, "Perhaps he has this potential, but he can't develop it in a place like the East China Sea."

"No... The speed of learning Haki doesn't indicate one's talent. The true determinant of talent is the speed of one's physical transformation. Only a strong physique can sustain the massive consumption of Haki."