Oden's Roar and Fury!

Following Kurozumi Semimaru's statement, Oniwabanshu and ten high-ranking members of the Fukurokuju also made a surprise appearance.

"General, rest assured, as long as one of our ninjas survives, we will not allow those rebellious Samurai to harm a single hair on your head!"

These ninjas were prime examples of blind loyalty; regardless of who the general was, whether good or bad, they simply protected him and obeyed his orders.

Of course, weren't the daimyo families like Shimotsuki Ushimaru also blindly loyal to the Kozuki Clan?

The only difference is that ninjas are loyal to the general as a person, while Samurai are loyal to the Kozuki bloodline.

It's worth mentioning that, strictly speaking, the Oniwabanshu refers to these eleven ninjas, who were essentially retainers under the daimyo. The remaining five thousand lower-ranking ninjas were simply subordinates of the Oniwabanshu, equivalent to ordinary Samurai.

But this also proves one thing: somewhere in Wano Country, there must be a place specifically for training and cultivating ninjas!

"Don't rush --"

Just as Kurozumi Semimaru and the Oniwabanshu were preparing to set off to meet the Samurai forces of the two Shimotsuki Family, a deep, resonant voice called out to them.

"Lord Queen?"

Standing beside the vehicle frame, Kurozumi Higurashi watched in surprise as Queen, whose size was comparable to a two-story building, walked over.

It's funny.

Despite being over six meters tall, Queen wasn't even considered Titans in this world. His expression remained completely unaffected by the near- Fugetsu Omusubi; he still had that cheerful, goofy look.

But none of the people present would underestimate Queen because of this; they had all witnessed how terrifying he could be when he was angry!

"Don't worry, those Samurai won't dare to fight you."

What do you mean?

A look of confusion crossed Kurozumi Semimaru's ugly, witch-like face, while Kurozumi Orochi on the carriage also looked at Queen with curiosity.

"Because we have this woman in our hands!"

Queen paid no attention to Shimotsuki Ushimaru and Shimotsuki Kouka, who were about to bypass the battlefield on his left and right. He slowly lit a cigar and put it in his mouth, then stepped aside from the house-sized giant body and revealed Toki, who had been captured by two One Piece, to everyone.

It's her!

Kurozumi Semimaru stared in astonishment at the blue-haired woman whose entire body was bound with ropes and whose hands were Seastone Handcuffs, while Kurozumi Orochi wore a perverted expression, with drool even forming at the corner of his mouth.

"What a nice view."

Toki Toki's beauty, which could be called the most beautiful woman in Wano Country, was simply irresistible to this lecherous man.

But right now, nobody cares about Kurozumi Orochi's wretched state.

"Great! She's the perfect hostage!"

Kuotan Chanmaru grinned excitedly, and then asked doubtfully, "But why don't you bring her to Kozuki Oden?"

"Hmph, our captain hates it when anyone interferes in his battles!" Queen scoffed, exhaling a puff of smoke.

To be honest, he and Kaido have different views on this point. In his opinion, as long as you win, it doesn't matter what means you use.

"Alright, hang her up there. Let's see if Shimotsuki Ushimaru and the others dare to rush at us!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Kurozumi Orochi nodded repeatedly. Although Toki's beauty was very alluring, he also knew that only by preserving his life and power could he enjoy the service of more beauties.

Soon.

With the ninjas' swift and decisive movements, Toki was hung on a tall wooden pole, displayed to everyone on the Kuri battlefield.

Really.

As Shimotsuki Ushimaru and the others drew closer, their gazes instantly focused on Toki. Even Kin'emon and the others, who were fighting fiercely in the melee, changed their expressions drastically upon seeing this scene.

"Lady Toki!!!"

But then these retainers of Kozuki Oden immediately thought of another question, "Where are Momonosuke and Hiyori?"

"Whoa----"

Shimotsuki Ushimaru, his face grim, pulled on his warhorse again and roared Wrath at Kurozumi Orochi, "You actually used women as shields!"

The latter's shamelessness has once again shattered the moral compass of this Ringo.

"Goo-ho-ho-ho!"

Kurozumi Orochi perfectly embodies the arrogance of a petty person who has achieved success, standing on the luxurious carriage and pointing his musket at the Toki on the wooden pole.

"This is Kozuki Oden's wife! If you dare take another step forward, I will shoot her with my own hands!"

Upon hearing this, Shimotsuki Kouka and the others on the other side could only stop their horses and look at each other in bewilderment. They really hadn't expected this situation to arise.

"My lord, the Samurai of the Amatsuki and Fugetsu Clan families are about to collapse, you see?" A retainer behind Shimotsuki Ushimaru leaned over and whispered a reminder.

The former turned his head to look at the central battlefield, and sure enough, apart from Kozuki Oden's few retainers who were still fighting, most of the Samurai had fallen on the bloody ground.

"Where are the two daimyo, Fugetsu Omusubi and Amatsuki Tempura?"

"Uh, we haven't looked yet," the retainer said awkwardly, scratching his head. Shimotsuki Ushimaru ordered, "Then send people to look, even if it's just a body!"

"Yes."

Upon receiving the order, the retainer immediately turned his Mato around and headed to the rear of the column, while Hyogoro of the Flower was still pondering how to break the current stalemate.

No matter how you look at it, there's nothing you can do unless someone can rescue Lady Toki, or they simply don't care whether she lives or dies.

In fact, as a yakuza boss, Hyogoro preferred to ignore Lady Toki.

In his view, whether or not she was Kozuki Oden's wife, she was ultimately just a woman. He couldn't just surrender for the sake of a woman, could he?

But Hyogoro also knew that he couldn't make that decision, much less say those things, given his position.

"Oden Two-Sword Style: Paradise Totsuka!"

Just when the atmosphere had completely reached a stalemate.

A roar that resounded almost throughout the entire land of Kuri swept across the battlefield like thunder.

Everyone's attention was forcibly drawn to it.

Those with weaker abilities could only see a red meteor as fast as lightning, which swept past the Azure Dragon's body and soared into the sky in the blink of an eye. However, strong individuals like Shimotsuki Ushimaru and Hyogoro of the Flower could make out Kozuki Oden's movements more clearly.

It was still the classic double cross swords, but this time, a deep, almost bone-revealing, crisscrossing cut was left on the Azure Dragon's body.

A large amount of blood gushed out, and even someone as strong as Kaido let out a heart-wrenching scream before crashing to the ground amidst his wailing cries.

The surging shockwaves and dust swept away a large number of their own crew members and Samurai caught in the chaos, and also startled many warhorses, which neighed in fear and frantically tried to escape, causing great trouble for the Samurai riding them.

[Smack!]

The long, thick cigar fell to the ground, wisps of hot smoke still rising from its tip. Queen's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets at the sight. "Are you kidding me? The captain hasn't lost, has he?"

"Brother Kaido."

Jin, flying in the air, was also filled with shock, but all of this was hidden by the black mask, and a thought inexplicably popped into his mind.

Kaido once said that only those who defeated him could be Joy Boy. So, is Kozuki Oden the legendary Joy Boy?

What is that?

Just as Kozuki Oden suspected that he was Joy Boy, Kozuki Oden, who had finally defeated Kaido, saw a ship that looked like a black dot in the sky high above.

But when he lowered his head following his instincts, his eyes turned red again, and he let out a roar of extreme anger and shock, even more so than when he delivered the final blow to Kaido.

"Toki!!!!"

Meanwhile, aboard the Floating Warship, Mihawk, without turning his head, looked at the battlefield below and coldly said, "Kaido has been defeated. It's your turn, Byndi Wald."

Gion turned her head and looked with her beautiful eyes at the tall figure standing behind her.

"Hmph, finally I can make a move? I've been itching to vent my anger!!"