Wood Was Nika Too?

Wood's merciless words and icy tone pierced the hearts of the Akazaya Nine like a steel spike.

There was no denying it. Wano Country had fallen into the hands of Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido, but at least they'd still had a chance to reclaim it.

But now, if no one could stop Kaido, Wano Country would be finished!

Forget Sea Prism Stone—Wano's islands, the technology for forging Sea Prism Stone, and all the people living in this kingdom would be wiped out.

"Lord Momonosuke can't speak right now to accept your offer, but we, the Akazaya Nine, will agree to this deal on his behalf as his retainers."

As the leader of the Akazaya Nine, Kin'emon had no choice but to steel himself and speak up. Momonosuke was unconscious and unable to give his answer.

"Lord Kin'emon, this is far too reckless! Handing over half of our Sea Prism Stone production and the forging technology—isn't that just as bad as being under Kaido's control?"

Hearing Kin'emon's decision, Kiku, Raizo, and the others immediately spoke up to object.

"Enough. Just as he said, if no one can stop Kaido, then the whole of Wano Country will be destroyed.

The people of this country, everything else—including the dreams and hopes Lord Kozuki Oden entrusted to us—will all disappear.

If we're still worrying about our interests at a time like this, do any of you have another way?"

At Kin'emon's words, the other members of the Akazaya Nine fell silent. They wanted to argue, but couldn't find any excuse—and they knew perfectly well that Kin'emon was right.

"Don't get the wrong idea. All I want is the Sea Prism Stone and the forging process. That doesn't make me the same as Kaido.

"I have no interest in Wano Country itself. I won't interfere