Laying Out Wano Country
"Himura Family Head, as you can see, I have come to return the Kikuichimonji. I hope that my ancestor's sword can be revitalized in your hands!" The Kenkon sat upright and said solemnly.
Himura Yukishiro's lips twitched weakly. After witnessing Yagyu Jubei's tragic end, she had always felt like she was walking on thin ice and was far from daring to accept Kikuichimonji. She immediately declined with righteous indignation, saying, "Kakashi- senpai, you mustn't do this. I have no way to repay the great kindness you have shown to my Kamiya Dojo. How can you do such an unjust thing?"
"This is the long-cherished wish of my ancestors, and I hope you will not refuse."
"Kakashi- senpai, while this is your kind intention, it is a hot potato for us. After all, the vast Kamiya Dojo only has me, a newly-broken Master Swordsman, who is simply not enough to protect Kikuichimonji, one of the Great Grade Sword Kikuichimonji. Such a Famous Sword will only bring us the crisis of annihilation."
"Then I..." Kenkon seemed somewhat tempted, but didn't know how to bring it up.
"If you really feel bad about it, I would be even more grateful if you could introduce me to that gentleman."
Kenkon's expression was strange. This was the first time he had ever seen someone actively approach the captain. After all, given the captain's terrifying reputation, most people would feel breathless just being under the same sky as him, as they could be in danger of annihilation at any moment.
"I heard you wanted to see me?" Roy looked the girl up and down and said calmly.
Himura Yukishiro felt a chill run down her spine under his gaze, realizing that she couldn't keep any secrets from this man. After calming herself down slightly, she said seriously, "Yes, Lord Madara, please allow me to serve under your name and become your retainer."
Himura Yukishiro's actions were not a spur-of-the-moment decision. She was able to take control of the Kamiya Dojo at the age of 18 and win the hearts and minds of everyone there, which shows that her skills and abilities are extraordinary. Naturally, she could see that the crisis at the Kamiya Dojo was not over and that the Wano Country General could send someone to hold her accountable at any time.
Although the Kamiya Dojo was the victim in this struggle, those important figures didn't care about the process at all. All they needed to know was that the general's capable subordinate Yagyu Jubei, was completely wiped out at the Kamiya Dojo, and he himself was captured alive.
Regardless of their stance, the Kamiya Dojo could not escape being purged by the Shogun.
Therefore, Himura Yukishiro set her sights on this terrifying team, which might have come from outside like that monster, and whose mere seven members had the potential to overthrow the entire Wano Country.
Moreover, she also had her own small ambitions. If she wanted to restore the Kamiya Dojo to its former glory and let those who had bullied the Kamiya Dojo know what it meant to "change one's fortunes over time" and "never underestimate a young girl's potential," then she could only place all her hopes on this unfathomable young man.
"Oh? Then what can you give me? In other words, what value do you have?" Roy asked calmly.
In fact, someone like Himura Yukishiro, who was able to break through to the level of Master Swordsman at the age of fifteen, can no longer be described as a genius. In the future, he would definitely be Great Sword Master in the making, and as long as he doesn't perish along the way, he has a very high chance of becoming Great Sword Master.
But for Roy now, she can only be described as insignificant. After all, let alone someone like her who might become Great Sword Master, even a strong person like Yagyu Jubei who has already broken through to the level of Great Sword Master is just a pawn that Roy can discard at will. In fact, Roy only regards Yagyu Jubei as a high-level cannon fodder.
In this situation, unless it's a character from the original work like Cavendish be of some interest to Roy wouldn't even consider casually recruiting him.
Himura Yukishiro took a deep breath and said, "Although I don't know Madara-sama's purpose, the three Master Swordsman masters under your command are already approaching the level of Sword Saint and need to start preparing for their breakthrough. As for me, I can try to collect the sword dao experience from families in Wano Country that have a history of Sword Saint, just like our Kamiya Dojo."
"Hmm, that's interesting. Go on." Roy's eyes lit up slightly. This was one of his main purposes for coming to Wano Country. At his level, if he wanted to continue to improve his swordsmanship, besides fighting against top Great Sword Master of the same level, only the swordsmanship experience of Great Sword Master of the same level could give him a comprehensive understanding.
Himura Yukishiro, of course, did not know that Roy was also the sword saint she mentioned. She thought that her suggestion had moved Roy. After a moment of excitement, she calmed down and continued, "Actually, I have already guessed that you, Lord Madara, are probably from the outer sea, just like that monster named Kaido."
Seeing Roy's expressionless face, neither confirming nor denying, Himura Yukishiro breathed a slight sigh of relief. The man in front of her had such a strong aura that even her small attempts to test him felt like dancing on a knife's edge.
"Wano Country has a long-standing tradition of isolationism, and it is extremely resistant to outsiders, especially pirates. In addition, all the major families and dojos value their inheritance immensely. Even if they had to choose between death and inheritance, most of them would choose inheritance without hesitation. Under such circumstances, it is undoubtedly extremely difficult to collect all the inheritances they possess."
"However, there is much to be done about the current situation in Wano Country. The twenty-year war has left everyone exhausted and weary. Whether commoners or nobles, everyone is deeply resistant to war. If you, Lord Madara, can end this protracted war with a sweeping victory, your reputation will instantly surpass that of Kurozumi Orochi and Kozuki Oden, making you the number one person in Wano Country."
"After that, you can establish a completely public national dojo, claiming that only when everyone becomes strong can we resist threats from the outside world like Kaido. Then, persuade all families to send their inheritances to the dojo by appealing to their sense of righteousness. This should have a certain effect on those old-timers who value their family reputation above all else. As long as you win over some people and suppress others, and divide and disintegrate them, you will definitely be able to collect all the inheritances into your hands."
Roy raised an eyebrow. If he hadn't used his Observation Haki to sense her, he would have suspected that this girl was a transmigrator. Such words didn't sound like something an ordinary person would say.
"Although there are still some minor flaws, it's not bad overall, so I'll grant you permission to join my ranks."