Sumo Yokozuna Kawamatsu, Two Undercover Agents

Why did you...?

Roman picked up the Chief Warden's weapon from the ground, fiddled with it for a moment, and then pointed it at the elephant man on the ground.

"Viral weapons? They're only good for bullying weaklings."

Bang!

"You... why... how could you..."

As expected of the bioweapon created by 'Plague' Queen, one shot caused Babanuki, the quarry owner with a bounty of over 200 million, to begin drying out and smoking all over his body. The excruciating pain made him unable to even finish speaking.

"... How did you know your trump card? And how could you use such a vicious weapon without any qualms?"

Roman spoke for him, then shook his head.

"You guys are ruthless when it comes to dealing with others, but you're surprised when someone uses the same methods on you? Are you living too comfortably under the protection of the Four Emperors, or do you think I'm so naive as to be merciful to my enemies?"

However, the already severely injured elephant Chief Warden on the ground was lifeless, and Roman, unusually, didn't waste any words. —After testing the power of his weapon, he naturally took the sample back to Chopper to make antibodies.

Roman didn't have the habit of having his doctors manually invent antibodies on the battlefield, although:

The one in my hand should be the heat poison 'Mummy,' while Queen has a cold poison called something else... Oh well, it only works on grunts anyway, might as well take it back for Chopper to use as a reference.

"Excuse me,"

"Thank you for your assistance,"

"So, what is the price...?"

After Roman wiped out most of the skilled guards, the quarry prisoners immediately rioted, killing the remaining guards. Thousands of eyes fell on Roman, who was seemingly oblivious to his surroundings, as he studied the viral bomb. A cacophony of voices erupted. However:

They actually used the ruthless Chief Warden as an experiment, meticulously turning him over and over to observe him? There was absolutely no sign of him being infected with the virus. This man from the open sea:

Both powerful and fearsome!

"Hmm, you've all gathered together? Good—"

Facing thousands of prisoners in the quarry, Roman spread his hands, and samurai swords kept "emerging" from his palms, as if by magic! Soon, a small mound of weapons was piled up on the ground.

"I am the strategist of the Straw Hat Pirates, 'White Knight'. The reason I'm here is because my captain wants to take down Kaido, but we're a little short-handed. In short, we need cannon fodder."

?!

Ah, this...

Is this bluntness really a good thing?

However, Roman didn't give them time to complain; instead, he looked around on his own.

"Now you have two choices:"

"First, take up your sword and fight the Beasts Pirates."

"Don't worry, you only need to deal with the grunts. Kaido, the All-Stars, and the Six Sons are our Straw Hat crew's targets."

"Second, I'll kill them on the spot with these weapons!"

"Anyway, you're just going to do hard labor and wait to die here, so you might as well die early and be reincarnated as a pig in your next life."

As soon as Roman finished speaking, the weapons on the ground flew up out of thin air and lined up densely behind him, their blades pointed at the bewildered prisoners, as if they were about to perform a "Gate of Babylon" at the slightest provocation.

"Come on, will you take up arms and fight your way out of the enemy's corpse like a 'warrior,' or will you die here like a cowardly slave?"

Choose.

Roman doesn't Luffy's spirit of Turn Enemies into Friends, but when faced with life and death, these prisoners' choices—

"Do you know what you're doing?"

After eating the dumpling given to him by Kid, the old man, now refreshed, was the first to step forward. He looked up and stared directly into Roman's eyes, trying to see arrogance, conceit, and complacency... but all he saw was an unwavering confidence in control and an indomitable spirit!

This man is not an arrogant person.

"Certainly,"

I know what you're trying to say.

Roman opened his palm, and his signature longsword emerged from the gaping maw of his hand. This longsword, constantly imbued with Armament Haki by Roman, was covered in black Inazuma patterns, looking both magnificent and dangerous.

"Facing Kaido without sufficient strength would just be suicide, but our Straw Hat crew is different—"

If rescuing the prisoners is considered a 'favor,' then now is the time to show our 'power'!

Armament Haki covers the area, while Conqueror's Haki is released externally;

Momo - 70x enhanced Tremor-Tremor Ability;

Enhanced Surgery Ability

Then--

"Cut!!"

Roman's eyes sharpened, and he suddenly swung his longsword towards the sky! A powerful golden sword aura ripped through the air, tearing through the clouds. The astonishing sword light had no end, no distance, and first cleaved through the thick clouds overhead, which were shrouded in pollution from the factory!

Then, like a thunderclap and Inazuma, it stretched out towards the distant horizon, splitting the entire sky in two in the blink of an eye! A straight line of sunlight shone down through the split clouds, paving a golden road across the quarry square.

The sunlight shone on Roman, making him look like a god or a demon!

!!!!!!!

The entire arena fell silent. Even the old man, "Flower Capital Hyogoro," was dumbfounded. Although he had guessed that the other side would display their strength to bolster... or rather, to bolster the prisoners' morale, this sword strike was simply too astonishing. It was almost like:

The legendary swordsmanship of Ryuma "Sword God," that tears the sky apart!

Even though Wano Country is known as the land of samurai, with a strong martial spirit and numerous swordsmen, and many great swordsmen, only a select few can unleash a strike that shatters the heavens—

"No, your sword is not pure."

After the initial shock, the old man came to his senses. Roman's Heaven-Shattering Sword was indeed terrifying, but it contained far too many other elements! Flowing Cherry Haki, Devil Fruit ability, aura...

"But my sword is powerful enough, and that's enough."

Luo was never one to follow the path of 'purity and refinement'. Moreover, whether one follows the path of the myriad phenomena or uses a single sword to break through all laws, in the end, it all comes down to whether the user is powerful enough. In this world, Roman firmly believes that if he follows his own path to the end, he will be able to dominate the ocean as well!

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"Okay! Count me in!"

"Let's fight the Beasts Pirates!"

"What's there to be afraid of? Even if your head falls off, it'll just leave a scar the size of a bowl!"

Faced with Roman's displayed 'strength', after a moment of silence, a deafening roar, ten times stronger than before, erupted from the imprisoned crowd; the samurai prisoners were truly in an uproar!

Their previous silence and hesitation were simply because they didn't want to throw their lives away in vain. But with such a powerful figure leading the way, what did they have to fear? Perhaps they really could...

Defeat Kaido and restore Wano Country to its original state!

"Great, that boosts morale."

Although Roman certainly doesn't have Luffy's ability to boost morale in dire situations, he never intended for these prisoners to fight a desperate battle; he just wanted them to be able to fight when things were going well.

"Everyone, head to Kasa Village in Kuri. My companions have prepared food and medicine, as well as a boat for crossing the sea—"

Roman pointed his longsword to the sky, and the blazing sun in the west was the best light.

"I will lead the charge, and you will follow me to victory. This battle—"

Victory is certain!

"Victory is certain!!"

"Victory is certain!!!"

Okay, then:

"Captain Kid, where are you going?"

"I'm going to find my crew," the red-haired, spiky-haired man said, forming his left hand with the guard's weapons and armor, Guotou to look at Roman. "I've had enough of the alliance. I'll repay the Straw Hat crew's kindness in my own way!"

"Please go ahead,"

Although Kid is hot-tempered and ruthless, he is undoubtedly loyal to the law and will repay any debt of gratitude. Roman believes that he will definitely come to help when the war begins. Next:

"Sir, why don't you come to our base in Kuri? It'll allow you to recover somewhat, and we'll need your command in the upcoming battle—"

"Flower Capital Hyogoro."

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"This name... it's like someone from a past life had ever been called that..."

The old man gripped his katana tightly. His disciple, his wife and children, had all perished at the hands of Kaido and Kurozumi Orochi. For the sake of national and personal vendettas, he would stop at nothing, even if it meant relying on the forces of those from the outer seas!

As these people left, a massive samurai with webbed hands, resembling a fusion of a frog and a kappa, and long orange hair, wearing a straw hat and a red scarf, was released from the 'unopened' prison.

"I ate poisonous fish for 13 years, but at least I'm still alive."

"I will never forget your kindness!"

He walked up to Roman, picked up a 'samurai sword' and weighed it in his hand.

"Unfortunately, my beloved sword 'Gai Musou' is nowhere to be found... This sword is too light."

After saying this, the other person tucked the knife into his belt, put his hands together, and bowed to Roman.

"My name Kawamatsu. If you are planning to defeat Kaido, please allow me to be your vanguard!"

Wow, this legendary short 'kappa' is almost three meters tall...

Roman looked up at the tall and somewhat cute 'kappa' in front of him. His true identity was a red- Red-finned Puffer Fish-Man, one of the Nine Red Scabbards, the first Sumo Yokozuna in Wano Country, and also a powerful samurai.

"Hmm, you seem to be an expert. Then come with me."

Despite being imprisoned for 13 years and forced to eat poisonous fish for 13 years, Kawamatsu's strength remains among the top of the Nine Red Scabbards, with only Ashura Doji and Zou's Cat and Dog able to fight him.

So, Oden really died a stupid death back then! He had so many talented subordinates, Wano Country was full of swordsmen. He still lost with so many good cards. Roman doesn't even know how to complain.

Oden should bear half the responsibility for the twenty years of suffering in Wano Country!

"Sir, where are we going now?"

Faced with Kawamatsu's question, Roman looked in the direction of the Capital of Flowers.

"To meet another resistance force..."

"Princess, Kurozumi Orochi is about to head to Onigashima. We..."

If you want to assassinate the other party, now is the only time!

But:

Even with me as an inside man, Hiyori Kozuki's plan is too dangerous; even if she succeeds, it will be difficult for her to escape.

"Uncle Denjiro, my mind is made up. As long as Orochi drinks this strong liquor that can instantly make people addicted, I will personally cut off his head!"

In that instant, the stunningly beautiful courtesan of Wano Country's number one courtesan's face turned icy cold, filled with murderous intent! Her father, mother, brother, and all the uncles and aunts she considered family were all... because of this person.

"For so many years, I have to hypnotize myself to smile every time I see his face. These days..."

"... It's because your subordinates are incompetent."

Although he bowed his head and apologized, Denjiro secretly harbored a deep hatred for Kurozumi Orochi, wishing he could devour his flesh and drink his blood every time he faced him! Unfortunately, Orochi was protected by ninja known as the 'Oniwabanshu,' leaving him no chance to assassinate him. Was it truly only the princess's fault—?

"Your plan is doomed to fail."

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Clang—

With a flash of light, amidst the ear-piercing metallic clang and flying sparks, the violent clash of Armament Haki caused Hiyori Kozuki and fall to the side. Just as Denjiro, who had instinctively swung his sword, quickly Guotou, a tall figure rushed over and helped the courtesan of Wano Country to her feet.

"Princess Hiyori, are you alright?"

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"Who are you····"

The beautiful Hiyori Kozuki looked up at the person who was hugging her, who was covered in dirt as if he hadn't washed in over a decade.

"I... I'm so sorry... Princess, this humble servant—"

"Waaaaah! Uncle Kawamatsu, I thought you were already..."

However, the beauty showed no disgust and hugged the tall, dirty 'kappa' tightly, bursting into tears.

Is this... Kawamatsu?

"So, put the knife away first."

Roman, who was using his longsword to suppress Denjiro, tilted his chin outwards.

"Then tell your underlings to calm down, although I wouldn't mind 'physically' silencing them."