Before the Great Battle

Shogun Orochi, he just died like that?

The people around looked at the Kurozumi Orochi with blood all over the ground and found it somewhat absurd.

The man who ruled Wano Country for nearly twenty years, the one who turned the once prosperous, beautiful, and peaceful Wano Country into the Kurozumi Orochi on earth—Did he really die like that?

So, he was killed by Kozuki descendant?

Kurozumi Orochi is indeed dead.

Hiyori waited for a long time, but did not detect the Orochi's presence reappear.

Kurozumi Orochi is probably indeed dead.

Hiyori turned her head and quietly looked around at the people on this side.

"My name is Kozuki Hiyori, and I am the daughter of Kozuki Oden."

She declared loudly, "There is only one thing I want to say: my father committed a grave mistake against this country, and I will not ask this country, or its people, to forgive us!"

"I just want to tell everyone that the night will soon be over! The day of liberation has arrived!"

After saying that, she turned and left without looking back.

A mistake is a mistake, Hiyori didn't say anything; the Kozuki Family was also a victim.

This is indeed what her father, and their Kozuki Family, owe to the country.

Denjiro ripped off the wig he used to conceal his identity and followed along with Ashura Doji and Duke Inuarashi.

They followed behind Hiyori with their chests out and heads held high, just as they had followed behind Oden many years ago.

Hiyori raised her head and looked up at the sky, where the clouds had dispersed slightly.

The Orochi was just an insignificant creature.

The true force that suppresses the entire Wano Country like a mountain, plunging it into hell, is the demon that now entrenched on Onigashima.

Now comes the real crucial moment.

The news of what happened in the Flower Capital spread like wildfire throughout the country.

The Kurozumi Orochi had committed many evil deeds over the years, was slain by a descendant of the Kozuki Family!

This is truly astonishing news.

The ambitious people of Wano Country were discussing it enthusiastically.

Will the dawn of Kozuki Hiyori Wano Country, as spoken of by Hiyori Kozuki, truly arrive?

Many people are even eager to participate in the upcoming war.

But of course, it was too late.

The news naturally reached Onigashima as well.

"Has that idiot Orochi finally been killed?"

On Onigashima, Kaido was drinking. He laughed loudly, "It's good that he's dead, saves me the trouble of doing it myself! That stupid girl Yamato is coming back too, perfect for vacating the Shogun's position!"

"Mother, Mother! Kaido, you bastard!"

Sitting next to Kaido, Charlotte Big Mom, whose hair was turning gray, also laughed heartily, "Are you already certain that we can win?"

"What nonsense are you spouting, Big Mom!"

Kaido shouted, "I never lose!"

She remains as confident in herself as ever.

"However, Kozuki Hiyori?"

Kaido frowned slightly. "Oden's daughter? What a pity. Back then, we only focused on Oden's son. I never imagined that it would be his daughter who would inherit Oden's will!"

"Speaking of Hiyori," Katakuri, sitting at the lower end of the table, said calmly, "There is also a woman named Hiyori on Black Wolf's ship."

"A companion of Sirius?"

Sitting opposite Katakuri, Jin said coldly, "It's really a wonder they even got together."

"Have they arrived already?"

Kaido laughed heartily, "Then prepare for battle! Call that idiot Queen back! The war is about to begin!!"

Udon Prison.

"Get rid of all the prisoners! They're useless now, understand, Babanuki!"

Having received orders from Onigashima, Queen, preparing to return, gave the command to the prison warden.

"Yes, Lord Queen."

The man named Babanuki nodded solemnly.

Then Queen departs by boat, traveling along the river between the regions into the Inland Sea, and then directly to Onigashima.

"Then, let's get started!"

After seeing Queen off, Babanuki took a deep breath and prepared to begin clearing out the prisoners.

Wano Country has plenty of miners; we can't let these guys become destabilizing factors in the upcoming war.

However, the enemies are Lord Sirius and Lady Oni-Hime- hime.

Once the most reliable ally, now the most terrifying enemy.

Babanuki shook his head. There was no need to think too much now; he should just hurry up and finish what Lord Queen had asked him to do.

And then, around this time...

"Hmm~ Handsome, can you do me a favor?"

A sweet, cloying voice suddenly came from behind.

Babanuki turned around in surprise; he had never heard that voice before.

Then he saw a woman.

A woman lying on her side on the ground, striking a pose, biting her lip, chest out, legs crossed, eyes glazed over.

"They'll do anything you ask if you're willing to help—"

"Enemy attack!"

Without hesitation, Babanuki drew his weapon and shouted.

"I already said, what's the point of this trick?"

Babanuki heard a voice behind him, but it was too late to react. "Charge straight in!"

He was struck hard on the back of the head, his vision went black for a moment, and only a sliver of consciousness remained.

"Damn it, what a determined man! He actually resisted my temptation!"

"Can't you look in the mirror? Never mind that, now's not the time. Let's get moving! Pedro, lead the team and we'll storm in!"

"Kawamatsu! You idiot Kappa, where are you—huh? Are you, Hyogoro?"

Then, Babanuki's consciousness went into darkness.

Amigasa Village.

"All the weapons are here."

Black said.

A pile of various guns and weapons lay in front of him.

"You've been a huge help! Thank you so much!"

A samurai said solemnly.

He is here on behalf of Hiyori to receive the weapons Hiyori did not take with her.

"No need to thank us, thank Tesoro instead."

I'm just casually talking to the little girl Sirius said casually.

These weapons were all sponsored by Tesoro.

"So, Hiyori confirmed that she can get to the battlefield instantly tomorrow, right?" Jack asked the samurai solemnly.

"Yes."

The samurai nodded emphatically. "After the liberation of Udon prison, many powerful samurai joined us. Princess Hiyori has gathered everyone and is heading towards Jinbu Port."

"Very good!"

Jack grinned.

In that case, all preparations are complete.

The samurai left with their weapons.

"In that case, we should set off."

Sirius placed the little girl, Tama, in Tenguyama Hitetsu's arms and stretched.

"The opponent is Kaido, after all." Master Hitetsu stroked Tama's round head.

"But I am Sirius!"

Sirius laughed heartily, "Let's go."

The crew boarded the ship one by one, and after resting at sea for a night, they headed straight for Onigashima.

"Goodbye, brother!" Suddenly, Tama was in Master Feiche's arms, waved her arms and shouted.

Sirius waved to her with his back turned.