News of the death of Momonosuke, son of Kuri Daimyo Kozuki Oden, quickly spread through Boro Town and then across all of Kuri.
White mourning drapes were hung throughout the daimyo residence, and a funeral hall was set up in preparation for Momonosuke's funeral.
Early that morning, while strolling through the streets, Tsugikuni Yoriichi heard quite a few rumors about Momonosuke. Momonosuke's death was also a major event for the ordinary people of Boro Town.
Kozuki Oden's son had been quite famous throughout Kuri, though his reputation among the common folk was far from good.
Whenever people discussed news of Momonosuke's death, Yoriichi could sense the heartfelt joy radiating from them.
In a country like Wano, the people's minds had long been confined by its systems and structure over centuries. They possessed an innate reverence for nobles such as the shogun and daimyo who ruled the country.
That these people actually felt delighted upon hearing of Momonosuke's death was enough to show just how unwelcome he had been in Kuri.
Yoriichi had no interest at all in finding out how Momonosuke had treated ordinary people in the past.
The most important reason Yoriichi had killed him was simply because he had personally witnessed Momonosuke abandon his own retainers in order to save himself.
Yoriichi would never allow someone with such a disposition the chance to rise to a high position and become a ruler who controlled the lives of others.
After killing Momonosuke, Yoriichi had no intention of leaving Kuri. He did not even change lodgings, intending instead to wait in Boro Town for Kozuki Oden's return.
Kuri Daimyo Residence.
A sorrowful atmosphere filled the entire daimyo residence. In the main hall, Kozuki Toki kept vigil beside Momonosuke's body. Her tears had already run dry, her voice had become incredibly