Three days later, Wano Country, Kuri!
Atop the abandoned castle tower from when Kozuki Oden had served as daimyo, the grounds were already packed with mourners.
At the forefront, Kozuki Hiyori presided over the memorial ceremony.
Standing guard at her side were none other than the Nine Red Scabbards.
Because Qin Yu had returned in time this time, the Nine Red Scabbards and the others had not suffered any major injuries.
Over the course of three days, with Orochi and Kaido of the Beasts killed and the Beasts Pirates uprooted entirely, the pirates who had originally been scattered across the land fled Wano Country one after another.
The samurai who had once served under Orochi also surrendered and were thrown into Udon.
For a time, order was restored to Wano Country. Under the fearsome reputation of Uchiha Qin Yu, one of the Five Emperors, people only fled—there was not a single person who dared step forward and resist.
Thus, in just three short days, the Nine Red Scabbards led by Kozuki Hiyori reclaimed the entirety of Wano Country without obstruction.
The samurai led by Hyogoro had also completely taken over the shipyards at Wano Country's sea entrance, firmly securing this vital checkpoint.
"Captain brat, are we leaving?"
The enormous Oro Jackson floated quietly in midair.
Standing at the bow, Shiki boredly took a swig of liquor and said with a hint of regret, "What a shame. More than twenty years ago, when I met Whitebeard, that kid was still young and hot-blooded, and he even fought me. Later, I only heard that he had started running with Roger. I never expected that after decades without seeing him, he would end up in such a state."
"Still, that guy was stubborn. If he had sought Whitebeard or Roger's help earlier, that