Has what happened between Hiyori and me been exposed?
Has Hiyori already been found by Yamato?
What do you mean by "marrying Hiyori"?
You're Kaido's son, aren't you?
And... the "son" thing is just a figure of speech, right? It's actually a daughter, isn't it?
A thousand words stuck in Kawamatsu's throat. Kawamatsu was also surprised that someone could use a single sentence to leave him speechless and unsure where to begin.
"Do you know... where Hiyori is?" Kawamatsu choked for a while, but still asked the most crucial question, his eyes shining with anticipation.
Although the idea of marrying Kozuki Hiyori was utterly absurd, Kawamatsu was more concerned about Hiyori's whereabouts!
"Huh? Hime Hiyori isn't here?" Yamato was taken aback at first, then slammed his large stick down. "What's going on?"
"It's my fault, I let Hiyori go missing..." Kawamatsu, still lost in thought, thought Yamato was blaming him.
Since this matter was indeed a source of deep concern for Kawamatsu, he immediately began to repent.
However, Kawamatsu was overthinking it. Sig emerged from the shadows and said, "I've only heard that the Kappa Swordsman took away Kozuki Oden's daughter... What exactly happened?"
"Who are you?" Kawamatsu asked in surprise, looking at the suddenly appearing figure.
"For now, you can be considered my retainer... Quick, since Hime Hiyori isn't here, let's talk as we run!" Yamato said, transforming back into his beast form and running westward.
"Huh? What are you guys going to do?" Kawamatsu was also puzzled, but he still followed along.
Kawamatsu regretfully recounted Hiyori's disappearance a year and a half ago, Yamato also told Kawamatsu about "his own plan"—"Yes, I accepted my retainer's plan, so naturally it is my plan!"
The mission got off to a bad start; they failed to find Hiyori or anything. There was no time to think about it anymore. Yamato decided to continue with the plan: to assassinate Kurozumi Orochi.
"What? Kill Kurozumi Orochi? You... are you really confident?" Kawamatsu was initially overjoyed, but inevitably, he hesitated as well.
Kawamatsu had long wanted to devour him alive, but if it required his life, Kawamatsu wouldn't hesitate. However... he couldn't help but worry about whether he could succeed and whether he would alert the enemy.
After all, even his lord, Kozuki Oden, failed more than a decade ago.
Another reason was the prophecy made by the mistress of the house, Kozuki Toki —that in twelve... no, less than twelve, rounding up, that is, in ten years, the lord's son and Kin'emon would return. Kawamatsu hesitated, wondering if taking action now would only cause more trouble.
Just as Sieg was about to speak to guide the conversation, Sig Yamato spoke up, saying, "I can't wait ten years! Nor... I can gamble my fate on prophecy and destiny! I'm going to kill Kurozumi Orochi right now! If the prophecy is really that accurate, then... if I fail, at worst I'll only be risking my life!"
If the prophecy is inaccurate, then I am the hope of Wano Country now... The light of Wano Country will shine in my hands!
After becoming less "Oden," Yamato's resolve hardened rapidly, at a speed that Sig hadn't anticipated.
Kawamatsu hesitated for a moment before saying, "Alright! I'll go with you!"
Kawamatsu had long since reached his limit...
In the original work, Kawamatsu will be arrested soon afterward and imprisoned in Udon Prison for eleven years.
The swords had all been drawn and put away. Kawamatsu's only hesitation was wanting to say goodbye to Onimaru, but remembering that Yamato had said that tonight was the last chance, Kawamatsu no longer hesitated.
At the Ushi no toki), Yamato and Kawamatsu raced all the way to the Flower Capital.
Their panting appearance makes one wonder how much fighting strength they will have left.
At this time, the Flower Capital was barely maintaining its outward appearance of prosperity.
Kurozumi Orochi even brainwashes the children of the Flower Capital, emphasizing that he is the savior of Wano Country, defeated the villain who wanted to open the Wano Country, and upheld the policy of isolation to ensure Wano Country's stability...
Of course, Oden's death occurred in the Flower Capital, less than ten years ago, Kurozumi Orochi's brainwashing hadn't been very effective yet.
"We need to avoid the guards..." Kawamatsu warned.
"Leave it to me," Sig said, as a shadow enveloped Kawamatsu and Yamato.
Sig's journey was relatively easy; he merely lived in Yamato's shadow and took the opportunity to observe the Okuchi no Makami Form—this wasn't the first time Sig had observed the Okuchi no Makami's abilities.
Having evaded the guards, Yamato entered the Flower Capital Yamato stared intently at the tallest, most central building— Kurozumi Castle, formerly known as Kozuki Castle.
Kurozumi Orochi is right there!
Seeing that Yamato was about to charge directly, Sig stopped him, saying, "Wait, let's go to Yuku first."
"Ha?"
"Ha?"
Yamato and Kawamatsu both stared in surprise at... the shadow on the ground.
It seems that both of them know what Yukoku is, after all, they are both old Wano Country -- Yukoku is the name given to the place where skilled women work in Wano Country.
But... isn't this the right time?
"You need to rest for a while. There's still some time before dawn. Assassinating Kurozumi Orochi ... whether successful or not, it won't take that long. Why not get yourself in shape first? Right now, only the Wandering Pavilion is still open, and they won't question your identities. You can go in wearing your cloaks!" Sig said reasonably.
Actually, it was a deliberate tactic to lure them to the pleasure quarters...
After all, that kind of place is naturally the territory of Kyoshiro, the underground boss, Hiyori is there too!
Yamato, I believe that if Kyoshiro discovers Kawamatsu, he will show himself to meet him.
Firstly, it's a matter of trust in his former comrades; secondly... as we can see from Hiyori, Kawamatsu's loyalty is beyond doubt.
The important thing is to finalize the marriage arrangements first!
Meanwhile, in the pleasure quarters, Kyoshiro was kneeling and remonstrating with Kozuki Hiyori...
Hiyori discovered that Kurozumi Orochi frequently visited brothels or summoned courtesans to his residence to perform. Hiyori proposed to become a courtesan under a false name in order to assassinate Kurozumi Orochi!
Despite Kyoshiro Hiyori appears gentle but is actually stubborn, insisted on doing so as well.
Tonight, Yamato and Kawamatsu really made the right choice coming...
Because Kurozumi Orochi is not in Kurozumi Castle, but is currently roaming the city!
"Lord Hiyori, if anything were to happen to you, even if I were to die a thousand deaths, I would have no face to face my lord..."
"No, Kyoshiro, avenging my father is not just your business. I am also a daughter of the Kozuki Family, and... I believe you can protect me!" Although Hiyori was young, she exuded a strong aura of power.
"But..."
Just as the two were arguing, someone came to report, "Brother Kyoshiro! Two strange guests have arrived, they might... be troublemakers! They're dressed very mysteriously and said they just want to rest. I don't dare disturb General Kurozumi's rest... Should we kick them out?"
Seeing an opportunity, Kyoshiro immediately said to the door, "I'll handle this myself!" Then he whispered to Hiyori, "Lord Hiyori, there's something I need to take care of. You should get some rest." With that, he left the room.
Hiyori pouted, "That cunning Kyoshiro, he must have run away on purpose..."
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