Barrier-Barrier Fruit, unless a variant is specifically developed for its use, has negligible offensive capabilities, but its defensive capabilities are almost "absolute defense"!
It can create a colorless "barrier" out of thin air, through which no attack or object can pass, and the barrier can be spherical, completely protecting itself...
Based on Sig's observations, Devil Fruit ability are essentially the Paths of the Divine in a certain aspect, with strength ranging from Sequence 5 to Sequence 4. From this perspective, even Kaido might not be able to break through the barrier with a direct attack!
If we're talking about pure "defense," Kaido's physical attacks, imbued with Conqueror's Haki, could definitely break through Sequence 5 defense, or even Sequence 4 defense.
However, the nature of the "Barrier-Barrier Fruit" is closer to the concept of "isolation." Physical attacks are very inefficient at breaking through it, and there is no way to break it. It relies purely on physical attacks, Kaido should be helpless against.
The only two limitations are that the "Barrier-Barrier Fruit" requires specific hand gestures to activate, and the total area of the barrier that can be created is fixed...
The latter isn't really a limitation. Although we don't know how big Kurozumi Semimaru's limit is, it's definitely enough to protect himself and Kurozumi Orochi!
Kurozumi Semimaru is now very old and will die of old age in a few years. In the original work, the Barrier-Barrier Fruit- Barrier Fruit was obtained by one of Luffy's die-hard fans ten years later.
However, this is now the biggest obstacle to assassinating Kurozumi Orochi!
"I'll try to restrain Kurozumi Semimaru's hands in a bit. If that doesn't work... Kawamatsu, you attack from the bottom layer! If neither of these attacks hits, then you should know that once Kurozumi Semimaru completely breaks through the barrier, you won't be able to harm Orochi anymore, and you'll have to face a large number of Oniwabanshu ninja..." Kyoshiro's tone was far from confident.
Kyoshiro then looked at Yamato and said, "Hiyori, stay here. If we fail, you might not die, but... you must never reveal Hiyori's identity!"
Hiyori's identity can only be revealed after she kills Kurozumi Orochi; otherwise, it's better to continue hiding it.
"I understand! And... whether I succeed or fail, if I have to die, I will die before Hime Hiyori!" Yamato said solemnly, already prepared to fight to the death.
In their view... victory or defeat hinges on a single moment!
Once the barrier is erected, it means failure has already occurred.
Just as Kurozumi Orochi was growing impatient, Kyoshiro finally arrived at the small building that Orochi had booked, bringing with him a "surprising new program."
"Huh? Who is he?" The ninja in charge of protection looked at Kawamatsu, who was completely shrouded in a cloak, with a puzzled expression.
"This is a musician I invited. His music is very unique. It can be played downstairs in conjunction with the geisha performing upstairs, giving the guests a stereo effect. This is a new program that I specially arranged, and General Kurozumi will be the first to enjoy it," Kyoshiro said frankly.
As for geisha, they are naturally Yamato, who are "men dressed as women".
Yamato rarely comes to the Flower Capital, and Kaido forbids her from coming—after all, her hostility towards Orochi and Kaido is no longer concealed.
Kaido himself wasn't afraid, but he was worried that Yamato's Kurozumi Orochi would cause Orochi to lose trust.
After all, Kaido genuinely wanted to wait for the right moment to eliminate Orochi, and naturally didn't want to alert him!
At this moment, Yamato's already delicate features, after being made up, were truly stunning.
As for the two horns on its head, there's really no way to deal with them...
"This is... a show that imitates Mr. Kaido?" Shinobu felt that something was off.
Kyoshiro had no choice but to bite the bullet and whisper, "That's right, actually... General Kurozumi told me a long time ago that he has a thing for this!"
The other party immediately showed a shocked expression, then tried to conceal it—it turned out that General Kurozumi Kaido actually... tsk tsk.
Since things had come to this point, he could only pretend he knew nothing. "Ahem, then you can go in! Don't keep the general waiting."
Fortunately, Fukurokuju) didn't personally take night shifts every night, otherwise they might not have been able to get away with it!
"Okay, you stay on the first floor. We'll start the performance when they come down to let you know," Kyoshiro said to Kawamatsu.
He even pretended to leave him a shamisen, but Kawamatsu remained silent, acting as a "temperamental musician," holding the shamisen and sitting on the first floor, ignoring the Oniwabanshu ninja in the room.
Kyoshiro, along with Yamato, continued upstairs to the second floor, to the room of Kurozumi Orochi.
"Hiccup-- Kyoshiro, what interesting new show have you prepared? I'm not saying this to be mean... but your garden is getting worse and worse, you never seem to have anything new to offer... hiccup!"
As Kurozumi Orochi was complaining, he suddenly saw a "geisha" enter from the side, and immediately revealed a look of lustful infatuation.
"Beautiful... beautiful... beautiful! Is this the new geisha? What... special skills do you have?" Kurozumi Orochi asked, swallowing hard.
Although Kurozumi Orochi promoted himself as a formidable fighter and boasted about his Kurozumi Two-Sword Style, his actual martial arts and Swordsmanship were just so-so.
He's only barely not a complete weakling thanks to his Mythical Zoan Fruit—he's like Mythical Zoan Fruit version of Caesar!
Meanwhile, Kurozumi Semimaru, who was sitting cross-legged to the side, had his eyes drooping. When he heard "the new geisha," he opened them slightly and glanced at Yamato.
"General, I... know Shadow Play Dance! May I perform for you now?" Yamato felt very awkward about this self-address.
"Act, act!" Kurozumi Orochi immediately encouraged.
At this moment, Kyoshiro hurriedly stepped forward and, like a servant, knelt down beside Kurozumi Orochi 'Kurozumi Orochi small table to pour him sake.
However, no one noticed that downstairs, Kawamatsu, who was wrapped up tightly, twitched his ears as Kyoshiro poured him wine—this was a notification to him of Orochi's location!
Orochi's VIP building, though the first floor was only for welcoming guests, had extremely high ceilings and very soundproof floors. However, Kawamatsu's Observation Haki allowed him to specifically listen for the sound of "water," and he clearly detected the sound of water being poured...
At the same time, Kyoshiro, having finished pouring the sake, sat down next to Kurozumi Semimaru.
Kurozumi Semimaru frowned, clearly not letting his guard down completely around Kyoshiro —his mission was to be Kurozumi Orochi's last shield, and even with Fukurokuju present, he wouldn't let his guard down!
Yamato's "Shadow Play Dance" also began at this time...
In such a short time, Yamato really couldn't learn any graceful dance. Moreover, even the basic dance steps she had just learned, when she danced them, had the air of a "strongman's battle dance", with a very fierce and imposing demeanor!
Fortunately, Sig was in her shadow...
At this moment, Yamato was clearly wearing a loose robe, but in Kurozumi Orochi's eyes, her shadow gradually became slender and even alluring, her movements completely different from Yamato's, exuding seduction, which was quite fitting for the name "Shadow Play Dance".
Just as the giant snake was drooling over the shadow, Yamato, using the dance steps, boldly bent down and touched the ground with his palm. The alluring shadow, at this moment, seemed to be entrusting Yamato with its graceful movements.
The next moment, just as Yamato was about to draw his spiked club and smash the giant snake into a pulp...
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