Moonlight? No... It Should Be Kouzuki!

With the young master already dead, whether or not to conceal it is no longer of much significance.

After all... the bloodline of the Shogun of Wano Country has been completely severed!!

Thinking of this, Kin'emon felt even more pained.

The others listened to Kin'emon's words, and their expressions became somewhat complicated.

They felt that the man had been completely drained of his energy...

"So what do you plan to do next?" Sanji asked. "Take Momonosuke's body back to Wano Country?"

"Um."

Kin'emon nodded and said, "No matter what, the young master must be buried in Wano Country after his death."

In this way, even after the young master dies, he can be reunited with his family.

He would be willing to die for this!

"And then?" Sanji continued to ask.

"After..."

Kin'emon pursed his lips and subconsciously glanced at the sword at his waist.

"You're not planning to commit seppuku, are you?" Xi Yan suddenly said.

"Right."

"It was my dereliction of duty to fail in protecting the young master," Kin'emon said. "Therefore, I must atone with my death."

"What a boring set of values."

"What did you say?!"

Kin'emon was immediately enraged. Did this bastard look down on samurai?

Thinking of this, Kin'emon angrily placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, as if he would take action if Xi Yan didn't give him an explanation.

"I have to say, your samurai values are really boring," Xi Yan said expressionlessly. "You clearly have better options, yet you insist on atoneing with death at the drop of a hat..."

"You guys really like dying?"

"Then you might as well die."

"Take your cowardice and go die."

Hearing Xi Yan's words, Nami subconsciously tugged at his arm. What on earth was Xi Yan Xi Yan about?

Isn't it a bit too hurtful to say such things now?

Luffy and the others seemed to have figured something out, so they didn't move and just stood there watching.

"What do you know?!"

Enraged, Kin'emon gently placed Momonosuke's body on the ground, then stormed up to Xi Yan and said, "What's wrong with us samurai serving the Shogun?"

"I never said you were wrong or not." Xi Yan calmly met Kin'emon's gaze and said, "I just find your values boring."

"There were clearly better ways to show loyalty, yet you chose suicide... Is this how your general taught you?"

Kin'emon, who was in a state of rage, paused for a moment upon hearing this. A better way to show loyalty?

What's the meaning?

"Think about it carefully," Xi Yan said. "Think about why you've ended up in this state."

"Think about where you should use your life."

After saying that, Xi Yan ignored Kin'emon and turned to walk towards Merry and the other two, intending to get another bowl of soup.

As for Kin'emon?

If it weren't for the fact that we had all gone through this adventure together, he wouldn't have bothered saying those things.

"Where should it be used...?"

Kin'emon, standing rooted to the spot, frowned. What else could he be used for besides dying?

Should we go avenge the general and the young master?

But what happens after revenge?

Putting aside whether he could defeat Kaido, even if he could... would Wano Country still be Wano Country without its shogun?

For a moment, Kin'emon was somewhat confused.

Just then, Kin'emon noticed Perona's gaze, and at the same time... a thought flashed through his mind.

' Moria...'

If I remember correctly, there was also a man named Moria in Wano Country!

However, that man died decades ago!

Is this man named Moria related to that hero?

Thinking of this, Kin'emon asked, "Miss Perona, may I ask what the full name of that man named Moria is?"

"Lord Moria's name, huh?"

Perona lowered her head and thought for a moment, then said, "Call him Moonlight Moria."

If I remember correctly, that is indeed Moria's name.

When Kin'emon heard these words, his body trembled instantly.

"Moonlight Moria..."

No, it should be Kouzuki Moria!

If that's the case, this man must be a descendant of the hero from Wano Country!

Thinking of this, Kin'emon's expression became somewhat excited.

"How old is he now?"

"I'm not sure either; Lord Moria has never mentioned his age," Perona said, shaking her head. "But... he must be around forty or fifty years old."

Upon hearing this, Kin'emon's body trembled once again.

'Thinking about it carefully, we really couldn't find that hero's body back then...' Kin'emon murmured to himself.

Does this mean that Miss Perona isn't looking for that man's descendant, but rather for Kouzuki Moria himself?

That man... wasn't dead at all!

Thinking of this, Kin'emon became excited.

He knew it; it must be that man!

That gives him another reason to return to Wano Country!

'Although I will not pledge allegiance to Kouzuki Moria, this is a man who inherited the bloodline of the Kozuki Family!' Kin'emon thought to himself.

Therefore, there shouldn't be any problem with the other party becoming the shogun of Wano Country, which would solve the problem of Wano Country not having a shogun.

As for him...

If you are lucky enough to survive the war against Kaido, then commit seppuku (ritual suicide) as an atonement.

With this in mind, Kin'emon made up his mind.

"Why are you asking this?" Perona asked curiously.

"Nothing."

Kin'emon shook his head, clearly not intending to reveal his thoughts about Moria to these people at this time.

These things should be discussed after he meets Moria in person.

Then, Kin'emon looked at Luffy seriously and said, "Luffy, I plan to go with you to defeat Kaido!"

Sanji immediately looked surprised upon hearing this. Had this guy changed his mind?

It seems that Xi Yan's words had an effect.

Luffy grinned and said, "You want to come with us too?"

"Yes!"

Kin'emon nodded seriously and said, "Although I am not very strong, I can at least play a role."

As a native of Wano Country, he can definitely help the Straw Hat Pirates.

What's more, he can also find some like-minded samurai to fight Kaido together!

"Let's go together then," Luffy nodded and said.

He didn't intend to ask Kin'emon if he had any other plans, since that wasn't really his concern.

All he needed to know was that Kin'emon planned to join them in the fight against Kaido.

Law glanced at Kin'emon, thinking that having a local Wano samurai Wano Country along wasn't a bad thing, so he didn't say anything more.

"Then eat more," Sanji said, pointing to the food Kin'emon had placed on the ground. "Otherwise, we won't be able to get to Wano Country if we starve to death."

"I understand."

Kin'emon nodded, then silently went to Momonosuke's side, sat down, and began to eat.

No matter what, he must try his best to live on!

Live to see Kaido defeated and witness the day the New General is appointed!

"Are you just going to let him stay here like this?" Sanji sat down next to Kin'emon, glanced at the charred corpse lying on the ground, and said, "You should know what will happen if this goes on for too long."

Kin'emon fell silent upon hearing this, and his eating motions subconsciously stopped.

Of course he knew what would happen!

But what else could he do?

Should we hang the young master's body outside the ship?

What if it gets eaten by something?

Then he would really have to commit seppuku right now to atone for his sins.

But if the young master continues to stay here, his body will eventually change, and then the Straw Hat Pirates might...

"Alright, stop overthinking." Sanji, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, exhaled a smoke ring and said, "What I mean by that is that I want you to temporarily hand over the body to us. We have the means to store corpses."

Upon hearing this, the Straw Hat Pirates instinctively looked at Xi Yan, but then, remembering that there were other people present, they turned their attention to Merry.

Upon seeing this, Luo's eyes flickered subconsciously, but he said nothing and simply watched.

"You... you mean..."

Kin'emon seemed to have thought of something, and his expression also became somewhat excited.

If Miss Going Merry can really bring the young master's body back to Wano Country intact, then he won't have to worry about the body getting into trouble on the way!

"That's right."

"Merry's Sealing Technique can temporarily store a corpse."

After saying that, Sanji paused for a moment, then continued, "Just like before when she stored up the pirate ship."

In this way, Kin'emon wouldn't have to worry about the body being destroyed for some reason on the way.

"I... I understand."

Kin'emon took a deep breath, then put aside his mistake and walked up to Merry, bowing his head earnestly, "Miss Going Merry, please seal the young master away for now."

"Wait... wait until we reach Wano Country, then return the young master to me."

"No problem!"

Merry nodded and said, "Leave it to me."

After saying that, Merry drank the soup in the bowl in one gulp, and then flew towards Momonosuke's corpse.

After thinking for a moment, Merry took out a small Sealing Scroll.

Soon, under Merry's manipulation, Momonosuke's body was placed into Sealing Scroll and temporarily stored away.

"For you."

Merry handed the Sealing Scroll to Kin'emon and said, "It's ready."

Is that all?

Kin'emon carefully took the scroll, glanced at it, and then asked, "Is there anything I should be careful about?"

"No."

Merry shook her head and said, "The Sealing Scroll isn't as fragile as you think. It won't be damaged as long as you don't deliberately try to destroy it."

After speaking, Merry paused for a moment, then continued, "Besides... the Sealing Technique formula isn't so easy to break."

She was quite confident about this.

After all... this Sealing Technique was taught to her by Xi Yan!

"Is it not easily destroyed...?"

Kin'emon looked at the scroll in his hand, a conflicted expression appearing in his eyes.

Normally, this thing should be kept with him, because that would make him feel safe.

But what if this thing gets damaged while it's with him...?

After pondering for a moment, Kin'emon focused his gaze on Merry's Little Pouch.

"Miss Going Merry, may I ask you a question?"

"What's the problem?"

Merry tilted her head and looked at Kin'emon, a hint of doubt appearing in her eyes.

Wasn't what she said clear enough?

"That's a spatial ability, right?" Kin'emon said, pointing to Merry's Little Pouch.

Merry looked down at her pocket, then nodded and said, "Yes, this is my Space Pocket."

"How's its defense?"

"Only I can activate this myself," Merry said.

That's why everyone feels comfortable leaving their things with her.

Kin'emon paused for a moment upon hearing this, then carefully returned the scroll to Merry, saying, "Then... please, Miss Going Merry, keep the young master's body safe for me for the time being."

"After we return to Wano Country... we will return the young master to me."

This is the best way to ensure that the young master's body will not be damaged, so he has to do it.

When Merry heard Kin'emon's words, she was clearly taken aback, obviously not expecting him to say that.

However, she didn't answer the question immediately, but subconsciously glanced at Sanji standing next to her.

Sanji smiled and said, "Just do it your way."

This is a matter that requires respecting one's partner's opinion, so he won't say anything more.

Upon hearing this, Merry paused for a moment, then looked at Kin'emon and said, "In that case... I'll keep it for you for now."

After saying that, Merry reached out and took the scroll from Kin'emon, then casually put it into her Little Pouch.

Kin'emon breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this, as no one could harm Momonosuke's body now.

That's good... that's good!

"Thank you, Miss Going Merry!" Kin'emon.

"Fine."

Merry shook her head, then turned and flew towards Zoro, clearly intending to eat something else.

As Merry watched Kin'emon leave, he thought to himself, 'If the young master were still alive, he would surely have liked such a kind girl.'

It's a pity the young master is already dead, otherwise it might have been possible to bring these two together.

Thinking of this, Kin'emon sighed silently in his heart.

Then, without saying a word, he returned to the spot where he had been, picked up the food, and continued eating.

Regardless, he must do his utmost to conserve his strength so that... he can unleash his full fighting power to help Luffy and the others defeat that bastard Kaido!

Sanji smiled upon seeing this; it seemed Kin'emon had truly pulled himself together.

Then, as if he had discovered something, he asked in surprise, "Where did Luo go?"

Where did this guy go?

Upon hearing this, a hint of doubt appeared in the eyes of the others.

Yeah, where's Luo?

"That guy's up there." Xi Yan pointed to the area with the Orange Tree and said, "He just took Caesar up there, saying he wanted to Teuchi this time."

"Make a phone call?"

The others looked puzzled. What did they mean by "making a phone call to the enemy"?