Kozuki Toki! Returning to Wano Country Once More

On the coast.

A woman with flowing green hair, wearing a short pink kimono and a samurai sword at her waist, gazed expectantly at the sea.

On the distant sea, rows of enormous snails stood there.

Meanwhile, one of the snails was rapidly approaching the shore.

"Here!"

The woman waved excitedly, "I'm here!"

Roa stood on the snail's head, watching the woman on the approaching shore.

No way?

Has fate struck again?

You actually managed to run into this!

What separates this woman is not just a vast ocean, but also the insurmountable torrent of time.

To meet like this, besides fate, Roa didn't know what to say.

However, since it's already been delivered to our doorstep, why wouldn't we accept it?

When they were very close to the shore, Roa flicked his fishing rod, and the Haki line was immediately thrown out, deftly wrapping around the woman's slender waist.

Then, with a soft "Ah!", Roa exerted a little force and pulled the woman from the shore as if fishing.

The woman felt herself fly up instantly, the wind whistling past her ears. Before she could react, she had already crossed the sea and landed on the snail's head.

"Wow! I've hooked a real beauty!"

Roa, holding his fishing rod, watched with a grin as the woman swayed in the wind, her line dangling in mid-air. "What great luck!"

The woman was initially flustered, her hand instinctively pressing down on the hem of her rather short kimono.

She looked around in alarm, and then she saw Roa.

Almost instinctively, the woman's face flushed slightly.

What a handsome young man...

However, now is not the time to feast your eyes!

The woman blushed and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Excuse me, could you please put me down first?"

It's so embarrassing to be hanging in mid-air like a fish like that.

"Before that,"

Roa raised the corners of his mouth. "Woman, you said you were going to Wano Country?"

"That's right!"

Upon hearing about Wano Country, the woman became slightly agitated. "My destination is that land of samurai! Could you please escort me there?"

"You're really not being polite."

Roa's smile became somewhat strange.

Well, if the people of Wano Country were to introduce their homeland now, their opening remarks would be something like this:

Our country has been called the land of samurai for a very long time.

Ha ha.

"But you're very lucky,"

Roa a casual flick of the fishing line, the woman landed awkwardly on her back, her long, thin, and white legs curling up in pain.

It hurts!

The woman's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.

That's way too rough!

Is this the attitude one should have towards a vulnerable woman?

"I'm actually going to Wano Country anyway, so giving you a ride wouldn't be a problem."

Upon hearing this, the woman's slight complaint vanished instantly, replaced by pure joy on her face.

"Really?"

"Of course I have no reason to lie to you,"

Roa asked with great interest, "But before that, who were you?"

"Excuse me! I haven't even introduced myself yet!"

The woman, somewhat flustered, quickly stood up, straightened her clothes, and smoothed her slightly disheveled hair before bowing slightly to Roa.

"My name is Kozuki Toki, and for certain reasons, I am currently preparing to travel to Wano Country!"

This is now completely confirmed.

Luo nodded slightly.

This woman's Time-Time Fruit ability is quite interesting.

However, what intrigued Roa even more was what she, born eight hundred years ago, knew and what she wanted to do in Wano Country.

"Tianyue?"

Roa feigned surprise, "The Amaterasu family from Wano Country?"

"That's right! It's the Amatsuki family! Although, I've never been to Wano Country before."

Kozuki Toki filled with surprise.

Since the boy in front of me knows about the Kozuki Family, he probably really has been to Wano Country!

Am I really that lucky? I've only been here for 800 years and I'm already on a ship bound for Wano Country!

Forehead--

Feeling a little guilty, she looked down at her feet. Could this snail also be considered a boat?

Kozuki Toki was overjoyed, but then suddenly realized she had been somewhat rude. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she bowed deeply to Roa again, "I'm so sorry, I was too happy and didn't have a chance to thank you yet, um--"

She suddenly paused, unsure how to address Roa.

"Roa, just call me Roa."

Roa also introduced himself.

"Thank you so much, Roa!"

"You're such a good person!" Kozuki Toki said sincerely.

Is it Roa?

Roa raised the corners of his mouth.

This is truly a name that has never been used before.

The Wano Country all call themselves the Absolute Ferocious Tiger.

Looking at the undisguised joy on Kozuki Toki's face, Roa's smile widened even more.

Their eyes revealed a clear-eyed stupidity.

In the original story, she was also tricked by human traffickers and almost sold off.

I originally wanted to take her down immediately, since this woman could use her abilities to escape to the future at any time.

Even someone as powerful as myself cannot capture people across time.

But now, Roa has suddenly changed his mind.

He was eager to see what expression the gentle and innocent Kozuki Toki she saw Wano Country as it was today.

At that moment, the black aura she released must have tasted delicious, right?

Anyway, it's only half a day's flight from Wano Country. If I keep an eye on her, she won't have a chance to escape!

Even if there's no wind-up before activating the Time-Time Fruit's power, one's emotions will definitely fluctuate before making the decision to escape.

Hehehehe!

"Haha, you really know how to talk!"

Roa Ya laughed heartily, "That's right, who on the high seas doesn't know that I, Roa, am a great person?"

He has devoted himself to the cause of overthrowing the corrupt World Government, ensuring that all people have the power to resist when faced with danger!

"Let's go, Wano Country is very close!"

"Then I'll leave it to you, Roa!"

Kozuki Toki's cheeks were slightly flushed.

What a wonderful person Roa is, and he's so handsome too!

He's just too young, still a teenager, and there's a huge age gap between him and me.

Wrong!

The woman suddenly began shaking her head vigorously.

What shameless things are you thinking about, Kozuki Toki?!

Our top priority right now is to get to Wano Country as soon as possible!

Roa watched her with great interest.

Interesting woman, you've successfully caught my attention.

Seemingly a little embarrassed by Roa's gaze, Kozuki Toki looked away and carefully changed the subject, "Roa, may I ask what brings you to Wano Country?"

"Oh, I have a friend there, and I need to discuss a plan with him."

Roa frankly stated that he was prepared to teach the World Government a lesson, but the Calamity Company alone was not enough, so he needed some assistance.

"Then, what is it for you?"

Kozuki Toki's expression stiffened slightly, but she feigned nonchalance and said, "My parents were from Wano Country, but they have passed away, so I wish to go back and see the country they lived in."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Roa smiled.

He's lying.

This woman had another purpose in going to Wano Country.

Having traveled across eight hundred years, it would be absurd to say that he simply wanted to visit his parents' hometown.

Kozuki Toki seemed unwilling to let Roa continue to pursue this issue, so she awkwardly changed the subject, repeatedly asking Roa what the world was like now.

Roa pretended not to know and simply told her some of his own adventure stories.

Kozuki Toki's eyes lit up with admiration as she listened.

Although it was a change of topic, this lady from eight hundred years ago was indeed very interested in the world today.

Until.

Glug glug.

A strange sound interrupted their conversation.

Kozuki Toki was slightly taken aback, then her face flushed crimson. Extremely embarrassed, she clutched her stomach, her voice stammering, "I'm... I'm sorry, Roa, I haven't eaten anything all day..."

After we got to know each other a little better, I stopped referring to myself as "little woman".

"Let's go, I'll take you to get something to eat."

Roa chuckled softly.

Thank you so much!

Kozuki Toki blushed and bowed to Roa again.

As a daughter of a martial arts family, how could she show such a shameful side in front of Roa!

How embarrassing!

But, Roa is really gentle!

So, Roa took Kozuki Toki to the kitchen used by the executives.

Of course, Roa wasn't truly kind; it's just that if Kozuki Toki were to leave his side, this woman might run away in the blink of an eye.

Not only did he act alongside Kozuki Toki, but Roa also kept a close eye on her.

His gaze caused the woman to blush slightly throughout.

Roa kept looking at me...

Could it be... love at first sight?

The gentle and innocent woman's heart suddenly started pounding.

He's handsome, gentle, and he even saved her from danger—it's unfair!

Fortunately, Kozuki Toki's attention was soon drawn to something else.

"Boss!"

A patrolling pair of soldiers walked past them, bowing respectfully to Roa in greeting.

Kozuki Toki looked at the soldiers with some surprise, "Roa, why do they all look the same?"

"Oh, they're just Artificial Human Soldiers created using some kind of technology."

Roa said casually.

"I see."

The ancient relic from eight hundred years ago showed no unusual reaction upon hearing this explanation; it simply nodded in understanding.

It seems that the technological level of the ocean back then was indeed incomparable to that of today.

Roa became even more curious about that period of history.

"But,"

Kozuki Toki's focus was on something else. "Roa, they all call you Boss? Could it be that you are the commander of this fleet?"

Roa shrugged indifferently. "Strange?"

"No, I just think it's really amazing!"

A heartfelt sigh from Kozuki Toki.

Roa is only a teenager, right?

Is someone so young, who could almost be called a child, already owning such a business?

Moreover, President Roa actually personally took him out to eat...

Even more gentle!

But the next moment, the blush on Kozuki Toki's face vanished completely as she was startled by the scene not far away!

That's it!

Her pupils suddenly contracted.

There was a platform over there, and on that platform, two figures were engaged in fierce combat.

Bullet wields his Mercury Heavy Punch, while Abel unleashes wind and fire by flapping his wings.

Kozuki Toki's gaze lingered on Abel.

"The Lunarian?"

She almost lost her color.

"What's wrong?"

Roa said with a smile.

"Roa, that's the Lunarian, right? They're known as the race of gods!!"

Kozuki Toki instinctively grabbed Roa's sleeve, which was quite shocking.

"God?"

Roa feigned surprise and asked, "What are you talking about? Aren't the Celestial Dragons who are called gods?"

The woman's face visibly stiffened again, and she quickly said, "Then perhaps I remembered wrong..."

Oops!

I let it slip!

Kozuki Toki made up his mind to tell Roa about his origins.

Although Roa is very gentle.

But this is her biggest secret, and she can't just reveal it casually.

But it really is the Lunarian!

I've only ever heard of it in legends; this is the first time I've ever seen it in person!

They are said to have played a significant role in that war!

"Don't mind them, they're all my subordinates."

Roa remained completely calm and composed.

But to Kozuki Toki, these words struck him like a thunderbolt.

Those were the Lunarian who were called gods!

He's actually one of Roa's subordinates?

Eight hundred years ago, even the legendary man was just a companion of the Lunarian!

"Oh, um..."

The Kozuki Toki responded somewhat haphazardly to Roa.

So much so that she didn't even notice when she passed by a factory.

You should know that in this factory, the former shogun of Wano Country, Kozuki Sukiyaki, is huffing and puffing as he forges weapons for the Calamity Company.

Kozuki Toki is indeed a very beautiful woman, and very well-mannered, which can be seen from the way she eats.

Even though they were starving, they ate with elegance, without appearing vulgar at all.

While eating, he didn't forget to thank Roa again.

However, she was also curious, "Roa, won't you eat something?"

"I'll let it go."

Roa chuckled and said, "We need to save room for the big meal to come."

"I see!"

Kozuki Toki naturally assumed that the "feast" Roa mentioned referred to the banquet she had with her friends after arriving in Wano Country.

But from this, she received even more delightful news.

Since they've deliberately left their stomachs exposed, that means...

Are we almost at Wano Country?

"Yes, right away."

"Immediately" means "in a few hours".

The Snail Fleet had already arrived at the foot of the cliff in Wano Country.

"This is Wano Country?"

Kozuki Toki and Roa stood together on the snail's head.

The officials behind Roa did not react to this.

I wasn't curious about where this woman came from, nor did I want to ask what her relationship with the Boss was.

That's the boss's problem.

"But what is this?"

She stared in astonishment at the towering mountain wall.

Where did such a cliff come from on the very edge of Wano Country?

"Roa, have we come to the wrong place? This isn't the Wano Country my parents described!"

"Then your parents' information is a bit outdated."

Roa laughed unrestrainedly.

The officials behind him were giving him strange looks. What was wrong with this woman?

"Let's go, let's go up, and we'll be in Wano Country!"

This is really something to look forward to!