In the short span of a month or two, Ares had been making waves throughout the Land of Wano, stirring up one sensation after another.
Sukiyaki furrowed his brow and muttered worriedly, "Looks like I really have to consider Shimotsuki Ushimaru's suggestion..."
"But this monster, Ares... is truly giving me a headache."
Suddenly.
Footsteps rang out, and Fukurokuju hurriedly reported, "Lord Sukiyaki, Lord Oden has already gone to challenge Ares."
"They just left the Capital of Flowers and are heading toward Kuri!"
"Hm?!" Sukiyaki was startled. "Didn't he just lose a little over a month ago?!"
"That rebellious son..."
His expression suddenly changed, and he hurriedly corrected himself, "Notify the daimyos of the other regions. Have them come and see just how terrifying that fellow Ares really is..."
Sukiyaki wanted to witness Ares's strength with his own eyes.
But when Fukurokuju thought of Ares's perverse training methods—methods that could no longer be called self-abuse and were completely suicidal—he felt a chill run down his spine.
Following Sukiyaki's orders, he immediately notified the other daimyos.
Kuri.
For someone with Kozuki Oden's powerful physique, a little over a month was more than enough for his injuries to heal completely.
And...
During that time, Oden had trained diligently every day, believing that his strength had improved considerably once again.
He wanted to challenge Ares and use the battle to test his growth and progress.
No matter how Kin'emon and Raizo tried to persuade him, it was useless.
Kin'emon said worriedly, "Ares is far too terrifying. He's practically a monster from legend. He carried two islands over from the sea. With strength like that... Lord Oden..."
Raizo's brows knitted together. "That's right. Lord Oden suffered such severe injuries last time, and only a little over a month has passed. Lord Oden is probably still