Meanwhile, in the Flower Capital, inside the dilapidated Castle Keep.
Nami had already summoned her team members to take control of the nearest treasure room.
While Nami was busy, Tenguyama Hitetsu...
No, it should be called Kozuki Sukiyaki!
Because now, Gawain has completely exposed his identity.
Kozuki Sukiyaki stood there blankly, offering no response whatsoever to Robin's question.
It was only after Tama kept tugging at Sukiyaki's clothes that Sukiyaki finally came to his senses and heard Robin speaking beside him.
"Mr. Sukiyaki?"
Mr. Kozuki Sukiyaki?
If it weren't for the adults revealing it, I really wouldn't have imagined that the ancient remnant... the legendary Pluton, was actually preserved underground in Wano Country!
So, sir, since you can no longer protect this secret, why not do as the adult said and take me to witness the relics of that history and mythology?
After all, if you agree, your country might be able to escape the fate of war sooner!
At this point, Robin turned his head and looked out through the half-disappeared wall.
In Robin's eyes, the flames of war are spreading not only in the Flower Capital, but also throughout the Wano Country!
Throughout Wano Country, except for Onigashima, Kaido's directly controlled territory, thick smoke and wails filled the air.
In fact, the ones who wailed the most were not Gawain and Kaido's warriors, but the civilians who were affected!
In the wars of the extraordinary world, there are far too many weaklings at the level of destroying buildings; even the soldiers' battles can easily smash through houses.
In addition, there were all sorts of bullets flying around, and occasional artillery fire from the Dark Bird Ship.
Especially the General's mech squadron led by Spandam, those things were divine weapons that could tear apart streets and city walls.
The suffering of Wano Country, invaded and engulfed by such an offensive, is unimaginable. Kozuki Sukiyaki witnessed it all, and the inner turmoil he felt was beyond words.
Just moments later, Sukiyaki spoke to Robin in a trembling voice.
"Your lord... Gawain, he really... won't reactivate Pluton, the weapon that nearly destroyed the world?!"
After a pause, Sukiyaki's face began to tremble with struggle, and as he trembled, he carefully continued speaking.
"I wasn't questioning that official, but as I told him, the sea level is rising way too fast these days!"
The Qidian for all climate catastrophes is the period when three Ancient Weapon appeared and were used!
The reason why Ancient Weapon so powerful is that they can change the terrain and landforms at a speed far exceeding that of Logia Devil Fruit, making our ocean climate increasingly strange and dangerous, until everything is swallowed up by the sea!
It's not that I don't trust him, it's just...!
Look at Wano Country now! For the sake of the weapon Pluton, that man has caused far too many tragedies!
Looking at the people who sacrificed themselves before my eyes, and thinking about all the sacrifices you have made, I can't believe that after giving so much, you are really willing to leave Pluton unused.
At this point, Sukiyaki's expression grew increasingly grim. He had already removed his mask, revealing a bluish-purple face!
Across from him, Robin calmly shook his head while observing Sukiyaki's expression.
"People always die. Mr. Sukiyaki died for a greater purpose, so perhaps it can be said that he died a worthy death."
As for you, haha, you keep emphasizing that you trust my elders, but the more you emphasize it, the more I can hear your distrust. This is not a respectful attitude towards elders, so I ask you to show more respect to your elders!
How could someone like you, a mere daimyo who was manipulated by a nobody like Kurozumi Orochi, possibly fathom the magnanimity of a great man?
How could someone like you, who, after losing your country, does not strive for progress but instead lives in seclusion awaiting so-called prophecies, possibly understand the vision of an adult?
Your pointless worries are nothing more than a frog at the bottom of a well casting its doubts about dragons and tigers. How can you, who can only see the well opening, imagine the majesty of the tiger and the soaring power of the dragon!
At this point, Robin smiled dismissively. She had followed many bosses in her life, those bosses who went from inferior to superior and from weak to strong, but even with all that experience, she couldn't imagine anyone being more mysterious and unpredictable Gawain.
With admiration for Gawain in his heart, Robin frowned slightly, then smiled with relief.
"That's true, Mr. Sukiyaki. If even you can understand my master, then my master seems rather ordinary."
So, let me try to convince you in a different way.
Weren't you worried that we'd excavate Dark King? That would almost destroy the entire Wano Country, since Wano Country is practically a city situated on Dark King.
In addition, you're worried that we might misuse Dark King, further impacting the ecosystems of the Four Blues and accelerating the world's progress towards climate destruction, right?
You should know that there are three Ancient Weapons, and Dark King is not the only one!
But did you know that Poseidon, who has been compared to Pluton since ancient times, is the legendary Poseidon can easily unleash super tsunamis to destroy islands?
It's on our ship!!!
"What?!!"
The moment Sukiyaki heard those words, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, and his muscles involuntarily tightened, causing Tama, whom he was holding, to cry out in pain.
Hearing Tama's voice, Sukiyaki calmed down and hurriedly asked Robin.
"Poseidon is on your ship. Are you sure that's Poseidon, or not...?"
"Hehe, I don't need to confirm anything, Mr. Sukiyaki. If you've read the newspapers, you should know that the princess of the current Ryugu Kingdom is one of my master's fiancées!"
The Kozuki Clan are among the creators of the Poneglyph, and you also possess the ability to read Poneglyph. You should know Poseidon's identity better than I do.
So, Mr. Sukiyaki, did my master use the Poseidon to attack Wano Country?
Robin sneered, then raised his hand and, mimicking Gawain, lightly patted Sukiyaki's shoulder.
"See, this is perhaps the reason why one cannot discuss ice with a summer insect."
The Ancient Weapon you guard against and cherish with utmost caution, constantly putting you in a dilemma, are nothing more than large toys in the eyes of adults... something that can be used to intimidate.
If I were you, after learning such a secret, you should take me to see the secrets of Wano Country as soon as possible, and then strive to see the sun rise tomorrow.
What do you think?
"Let's go, I'll take you to see for yourself the burial place of Pluton and the Poneglyph preserved in our country!"
Kozuki Sukiyaki instantly changed. He gritted his teeth, quickly handed Tama over to Robin's men, and then led Robin toward the secret passage.
Meanwhile, in the Flower Capital.
After bidding farewell to Mihawk, Gawain, like a thunderbolt, landed near Yamato, who was frantically pursuing the Beasts Pirates...
Honestly, Yamato really couldn't define Gawain.
Gawain was quite certain that Oda, in creating the character of Yamato, had incorporated too much... excessive worship of the samurai spirit.
Without mentioning the backstory of Wano Country, the Azure Dragon, who ruled and oppressed Wano Country, was defeated by the Red Dragon of Wano Country, who was a clone of the Azure Dragon.
Speaking of this dragon's own descendants, under the influence of Wano Country's culture, they resolutely rebelled against their father and dedicated themselves to Wano Country, embarking on an absurd path of protecting Wano Country for their entire lives.
Honestly, even online novels on Qidian wouldn't dare write something like this; they'd be torn to shreds by criticism.
It's just outrageous.
But no matter how outrageous Oda's ideas are, after arriving in this world, all those outrageous things have become a part of reality.
Hearing the loud thunderclap in her ears, Yamato slightly taken aback. Then, she casually swung her spiked club and used Raimei Hakke to send all the pirates around her flying.
Then she quickly turned around and rushed towards Gawain with a grin.
"Captain! Captain! Captain!"
Hahaha, it's me! It's Oden, Captain!
As expected of my captain, you truly are a man who inherited Roger's will! You've come to Wano Country to avenge Oden, just as I thought! Hahaha!!!
Amidst laughter, Yamato rushed forward to give Gawain a big hug.
Unexpectedly, just as Yamato approached, Gawain casually reached out and drew his Shusui, the black blade instantly pressing against Yamato's chest.
Feeling the restrained yet powerful Haki and sword energy emanating from the blade, Yamato's eyes widened.
"Ahhh, it's Shusui! This is the National Treasure of Wano Country, the Famous Sword Shusui used by the dragon-slaying Ryuma!"
As expected of my captain, only you are worthy of wielding such magnificent weapons!
So exciting! Hahaha, I, Yamato, have finally found my tribe!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Yamato casually tossed his spiked club aside, then reached out and stroked the blade of Shusui...
Seeing Yamato's inexplicably Yamato, which seemed like that of a husky, Gawain remained silent for a moment, then sighed speechlessly.
Yamato's spiked club is different from Kaido's. Kaido's club is covered with sharp spikes, while Yamato's club has rounded... mysterious protrusions.
It's truly disgusting that the female descendants of the Azure Dragon use weapons that resemble vibrating dildos!
While complaining, Gawain also kept thinking about how to deal with Yamato.
It's impossible for Gawain not to be tempted by a top-tier fighting talent like Yamato. He'll always lack young geniuses, so he definitely needs to use Yamato.
But note that Gawain only wants to use Yamato, not this... brain-damaged woman who keeps spouting Kozuki Oden's nonsense!
Although Yamato is now easier for Gawain to manipulate, any smart person knows how to control and use a stubborn and foolish person.
But...
The influence that Kozuki Oden exerted on Yamato was truly too strong, and Oden himself was a guy with serious problems in his values.
If we don't address Yamato's personality issues and simply let her Yamato the ship...
That would create trouble for himself and his crew.
But how can I resolve Yamato's personality issues?
Thinking of this, Gawain smiled and then sheathed Shusui.
"Yamato!"
He said.
"I never expected to find someone in Wano Country who admires me like you. What a pleasant surprise, haha."
But what did you just say? You said you were Kozuki Oden?
"That's right, I am Oden, Captain!!!"
They all say I'm a lost soul who was boiled to death in a cauldron, but I'm a great samurai who could lift his men in boiling oil and survive for a full hour!
That was a feat far greater than any three-word seppuku. How could I, Oden, who accomplished this Oden, die? I am Immortal!
See, I'm perfectly fine. I can still follow you, Captain, and charge into Mary Geoise with you!
I..."
"Wait a minute!"
Suddenly, Gawain interrupted Yamato.
Meeting Yamato's bewildered gaze, Gawain smiled and shook his head.
"That doesn't make sense. Although I've never met Kozuki Oden, I know that Oden used dual swords, right?"
He's a Two-Sword Style swordsman, but what you're holding...?"
At this point, Gawain tapped Yamato's scabbard with the tip of Shusui's sword... cough cough.
A rounded spiked club!
As he offered his advice, he muttered a disdainful remark.
"Without Enma and Ame no Habakiri, how could you possibly be Kozuki Oden?"
"I???"
Faced with Gawain's question, Yamato froze instantly, speechless.
She had been avoiding this question because her confused mind had already raised many questions about it in the past.
No one is truly a fool; Yamato's problem is simply a matter of personality, resulting in his boundless admiration for Oden.
Now that the problem has been exposed, Yamato, though still convinced that he is Kozuki Oden, unconsciously reveals a hint of panic.
Because her CPU is looking for a way to fix the spiked club bug...
While Yamato silent, Gawain looked at Yamato's face with amusement.
Yamato is only twenty-four years old now, but he is already a true vice-royal level powerhouse, a peerless genius that even Jin cannot easily defeat.
It would be such a waste not to bring in such talent!
As he pondered, Gawain started to analyze the causes of Yamato's personality problems.
Without a doubt, Kaido's unpredictable educational methods were the primary factor in this.
When Yamato was eight years old, she was just an ordinary princess. At that time, Kaido didn't even give Yamato any training; he spoiled Yamato rotten.
Despite doting on his daughter so much, Kaido suddenly took his eight-year-old daughter to watch the execution!
This is perhaps the intended way to depict Kaido's unpredictable temper...
In short, because Xiaobaizhi was born in Wano Country and his father aspired to make him the shogun of Wano Country, he learned about and accepted the culture of Wano Country from a young age.
Following this, despite Xiaobaizhi's already understanding of Wano Country's culture, she was shown an incredibly horrific human-boiling punishment...
It's understandable that Xiaobaizhi, terrified by the punishment and having witnessed the legendary feat of Oden surviving being boiled for an hour, would develop a certain degree of admiration for Oden.
As a result, after learning that his daughter was infatuated with Kozuki Oden, Guy not only did not take advantage of this, but instead gave Yamato, whom he doted on Yamato, a good beating and threw him into prison.
On one hand, there is the longing and awe brought by Kozuki Oden.
On one side is the shame and pain brought by her father.
It's not surprising that Yamato, who is only eight years old, would make this choice.
That said, Gawain still couldn't understand it. Since Kaido Yamato be the shogun to rule Wano Country anyway, wasn't Yamato calling herself Kozuki Oden one of the conditions that would be advantageous for her rule?
In conclusion
While pondering the story of Kaido and Yamato from back then, Gawain gently shook his head.
He then spoke to Yamato in thought.
"Yamato, let's put aside the issue of dual swords versus a spiked club for now, and talk about something else."
Just now, I found Kozuki Oden's father, Kozuki Sukiyaki.
Since you call yourself Kozuki Oden, would you like to meet that old man named Sukiyaki?
If you really Oden, then you wouldn't be able to bear seeing your old father suffer the pain of losing his son, right?"