The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

However, when Tsuru was mentioned, Kin'emon still had an awkward, silly smile on his face.

The two were separated for a full eighteen years, and their friendship, which had endured eighteen years of hardship, finally blossomed into marriage.

"I can't believe that after eighteen years, Ah He is still so beautiful!"

Kin'emon touched his head, his face full of a happy smile.

"Really? That's good~"

Denjiro placed a document on the side of the table. "There's something I'd like to discuss with you."

His expression became slightly solemn.

"Ah, I see."

Kin'emon's expression instantly turned serious; he had a pretty good idea of ​​what Denjiro was going to say.

Sure enough, the first thing the latter said made Kin'emon straighten up.

"A country cannot be without a ruler for a single day..."

Denjiro solemnly said, "Wano Country has been liberated, and Kaido and Orochi have been completely defeated, so..."

"It's time to consider candidates for the next generation of generals."

"The new generation of generals will definitely come from the Kozuki family!!"

Jinweimen subconsciously echoed, this was an indisputable matter in everyone's mind.

"So, this is also the difficult part of the matter..."

Denjiro rubbed his temples in annoyance. "Having brought Prince Momonosuke back here all the way, you should understand his condition better than I do."

"Not to mention he's still unconscious, even if he woke up, he's still under the influence of the mountain god's curse and his young age of eight..."

Denjiro shook his head slightly as he finished speaking.

He had been separated from Momonosuke for eighteen years, and his memory of him had almost faded. Apart from the feelings of serving his lord, he was quite unfamiliar with him.

From any perspective, he had absolutely no interest in supporting Momonosuke.

"Lord Momonosuke, this is indeed not a good choice..."

Although Kin'emon is somewhat blindly loyal, eccentric, and lecherous... at least he has the basic ability to discern things.

On such a major issue concerning the future direction of the country, he would not let any personal thoughts interfere.

"Then who will be the next general..."

Kin'emon opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't say anything.

There are only two living members of the Kozuki family. Excluding Kozuki Momonosuke, that leaves only Kozuki Hiyori.

But... Princess Hiyori is a woman!

How can a woman be a general?!

This is a tradition that has always been passed down in the hearts of these old people of Wano Country.

"Actually, I have another suitable candidate here."

Denjiro smiled and, under Kin'emon's curious gaze, spoke softly.

"Um?!"

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In another room of the general's mansion, three generations of blood relatives from the Kozuki family finally recognized each other.

The mask of the sword-forging master, Tenguyama Hitetsu, was also removed.

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The former general of the Kozuki family, Kozuki Sukiyaki, revealed his true identity and appeared before everyone.

"grandfather!!"

Hiyori Kozuki collapsed into her grandfather's arms and wept uncontrollably.

Hiyori, who thought she had no close relatives other than her brother, was overjoyed to see her grandfather whom she had never met before.

"I'm sorry, I've been keeping this from you all this time..."

Kozuki Sukiyaki lovingly stroked Kozuki Hiyori's hair.

"For those of us who have lost both parents, having loved ones still alive is an immense blessing!!"

"If my brother were awake, he would definitely share the same thoughts as Hiyori!!"

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Hiyori Kozuki, tears streaming down her face, said, "So please don't apologize anymore."

Kozuki Sukiyaki looked pleased, then stood up and looked at the Akazaya Nine standing beside her.

They didn't seem surprised at all.

"So, you've all realized the difference already?!" he asked softly.

"Even though there's no festival, she keeps wearing a tengu mask~"

Kawamatsu, who had returned, nodded in agreement. "This is definitely not an ordinary swordsmith."

"But for us to say it is rather impolite..."

Denjiro bowed respectfully.

Kikunojo and Izo watched the reunion with joy, while Kin'emon kept his hands in his sleeves and remained silent.

He seemed to be in deep thought because of relief or joy, as if he had expected it all along.

However, in his heart, the scene was quite different:

"So it's Sukiyaki-sama?!"

"I didn't even notice!! My heart was pounding in my chest!!!"

"But it's good that everyone is alright..."

Kin'emon appeared outwardly calm, but inwardly he was experiencing a surge of emotions.

"The reason I revealed my identity this time is mainly to tell everyone about the last few things in Wano Country."

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688. Go to negotiate the new shogun of Wano Country, the next king of the Mink Tribe!

"Furthermore, I also hope that the public will not know that I am still alive."

"I intend to retire here and let the protagonists who created this new era continue to lead Wano Country."

Kozuki Sukiyaki spoke with great conviction, as if she had already made up her mind long ago.

"Your life is our greatest strength!!"

Kin'emon quickly followed suit, and at the same time, even though he wasn't very bright, he finally understood Denjiro's idea.

He immediately looked at the latter.

And Denjiro did not disappoint him, immediately stepping forward.

"Although I really don't want to disturb your rest time..."

Denjiro's voice was soft, but equally firm, "However, Wano Country still cannot do without you at the moment."

"633" "A country cannot be without a ruler for a single day. The position of general of Wano Country still needs your careful consideration!"

Clearly, Denjiro's plan was to have Kozuki Sukiyaki once again assume the role of shogun.

But~~~

"I have already said that I will no longer interfere in any affairs of Wano Country."

Kozuki Sukiyaki was determined to leave, leaving no room for negotiation.

"As for the position of Shogun of Wano Country, you should go and discuss it with your benefactors."

"I believe they will come up with a great solution!!"

"The Straw Hat Pirates, sir?"

Kin'emon and Denjiro were both taken aback.

Inside the room on the other side.

The leaders of the fur tribe of the Furry Principality also gathered together.

After this incident, the King of Day and the King of Night completely put aside their past grievances and restored their brotherhood from the brink of death.

They sat side by side, their faces beaming with smiles.

To their left and right were the Musketeers and the Knights, the two most powerful forces in the Whale Forest.

The figure in the very center of the arena was the person highly regarded by the two kings of the Mink Tribe, and in their minds, he was the most suitable person to be the next king of the Mink Principality on Zou Island.

"Cough cough~"

The two of them coughed lightly and, in front of all the mink, announced a momentous decision:

"From this day forward, you will be the new king of the Fluffy Principality!!"

The two men looked at the jaguar fur tribesmen in front of them and announced with hearty laughter.

"Both kings are still in their prime; there's no need to make a decision so soon!"

Standing in the center of the arena, Pedro had guessed that the two kings might make a decision, but when he actually heard it, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease and shock.

He immediately opened his mouth, wanting to decline.

"Meow hahaha, no need to be in such a hurry to refuse~"

The leader of the cat viper gang laughed as he skillfully pulled out his pipe.

"We've chosen you as our new king, and of course, we have our reasons, meow!!"

Inuarashi, who was standing next to him, nodded and patiently explained:

"We two will stay in Wano Country after we make our plans, and serve as samurai of the Kozuki family to protect Hiyori and Lord Momonosuke."

Inuarashi sighed slightly, "For the past eighteen years, my other samurai companions have been working tirelessly on this island for the sake of Wano Country."

"But Old Cat and I returned to our own country and are now peacefully living as kings."

"Looking back now, I still feel quite ashamed."

"So we've decided to retire here, meow hahaha!!"

The cat and dog, working in tandem, settled the matter.

"Pedro, you previously formed the Knox Pirates with Jebo and Pekoms and sailed the seas."

"And he also has experience going out to sea with Luffy and Link."

"At the same time, you are also highly respected and loved by the people and your brothers in the country. You can be said to be one of the few talented people, meow."

"He's also the most suitable candidate to be the next king!!"

Pedro was given a bounty of 382 million Berries when he was sailing as captain of the Knox Pirates and researched history.

As the leader of the Whale Forest Knights, he is a capable assistant to the Cat Viper Shopkeeper, values ​​benevolence and righteousness, and enjoys the deep trust of the people.

Known as "Pedro in the Trees," he is usually referred to as "Big Brother Pedro" by the Mink Tribe.

He is indeed the undisputed next king of the Furry Principality, whether in terms of ability or the respect, trust, and support he has earned.

"The curse that Charlotte Linlin placed on you has been removed by Lord Link using that magical Water of Time, so you have no worries about it at all."

"And in you, we have also discovered what the next era must have."

"At the same time, your other companions will fight alongside you to prepare for the coming waves on the sea."

As soon as Inuarashi finished speaking, the members of the Musketeer Squad beside him stood up.

"Of course!!"

Sicilian, the captain of the musketeers, representing the entire team, expressed his determination: