The Flower Capital, the Former Shogun's Mansion.
This place was originally Kurozumi Orochi's residence, but it was taken over by Luo Wen yesterday.
After killing the foolish samurai who were attached to the Kurozumi Family and some loyal servants, the remaining maids and servants all became obedient.
They were merely laborers forcibly conscripted by the Kurozumi Family, and could not be said to be loyal to Kurozumi Orochi at all.
Furthermore, since Kurozumi Orochi usually liked to kill two people for fun, they actually thought it was a good thing that Kurozumi Orochi died.
Today, a group of uninvited guests arrived at the entrance of the Shogun's Residence.
A white-haired samurai, accompanied by more than a dozen beautiful women dressed in flamboyant kimonos, came to visit.
It was Denjiro, who was using the Kyoshiro, and Kozuki Hiyori, who was using the alias Komurasaki. In order to ensure the success of the seduction, Denjiro brought along all the most beautiful girls from his brothel.
Denjiro and Kozuki Hiyori looked at the Azure Dragon still circling above the Shogun's Residence, their expressions a mixture of fear and awe.
They knew that it was Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, the emperor who once dominated the seas.
He was also the one who killed Kozuki Oden, the true enemy of the Kozuki Family.
They tried everything but couldn't fight back, so they could only pin their hopes on a future enemy.
Incredibly, it was defeated by Luo Wen in just one day and became Luo Wen's mount, obediently guarding his house and property.
Faced with such a stark contrast, the two felt even more that Luo Wen was unfathomable, and that taking back Wano Country could not be done by force.
"Please inform Luo Wen that I wish to offer him a beautiful woman."
Denjiro addressed the guard at the gate politely.
He recognized the guard in front of him; he had once been a servant in the Kurozumi Family.
They were responsible for sweeping the steps, but had no real status whatsoever.
This servant, however, was not killed by Luo Wen and has now become a guard in front of the Shogun's Residence.
It seems that Luo Wen is not a bloodthirsty person, and their demands may indeed be met.
"This... please allow me to go and inform them."
The guards dared not delay and immediately went into the mansion to report.
He was a laborer forcibly conscripted by the giant snake, and was casually promoted by Luo Wen to be the gatekeeper of the Shogun's Residence. He knew his own limitations and only dared to guard the gate without daring to make any other moves, for fear of dying along with the warriors from yesterday.
He had also met Kyoshiro, a samurai who controlled the largest brothel in the Flower Capital, and had countless beautiful women under his command.
During Kurozumi Orochi's time, Kyoshiro guest of the Shogun's Residence.
Now that you've brought so many beautiful women with you, you're probably going to become a distinguished guest of Lord Luo Wen.
"You mean, a pimp is coming to visit me with a bunch of prostitutes?"
Listening to the servant's report, Luo Wen laughed dismissively.
How could he not know about Kyoshiro?
They probably wanted to probe for some information from him.
"Luo Wen, that's not a prostitute, she's a geisha."
"Is the most beautiful woman in Wano Country, the courtesan Komurasaki, also inside?"
The servant couldn't help but correct him.
In his eyes, those women were all like fairies, not prostitutes.
Especially the courtesan Komurasaki, she was my goddess.
As soon as he said it, cold sweat began to pour down his back.
The great man before me is a god who rides dragons, a ruthless and decisive demon king.
He wanted to slap himself; how could he dare deny Luo Wen's words?
"Geisha, aren't they still prostitutes?"
"Luo Wen said dismissively."
"You're right," the servant respectfully agreed, then tentatively asked, "Should I let them go?"
"..."
Luo Wen tapped the table, pondering for a moment.
The servant had just said that the courtesan Komurasaki had arrived, so he naturally knew that this was none other than Kozuki Hiyori.
Although this guy is brainless and loves to cause trouble, he's very good-looking; he'd be a good candidate for the Fiji Cup.
"Let those who are still virgins in, and kick everyone else out, including the men."
Luo Wen looked at the servant and gave the order.
He was a traitor to Cao Cao, but he didn't have a penchant for having affairs.
If Kozuki Hiyori really a prostitute, then there's no need for me to come in.
"Yes, Luo Wen."
The servant respectfully withdrew.
"Lord Luo Wen has ordered that only virgins may enter; all others must be expelled."
The servant addressed Denjiro and the geisha.
"What?"
Denjiro was completely stunned.
Of the twelve beauties he brought, only one Chiyo was still a virgin. She was a newcomer he had just acquired, sent over simply because she was pretty, to make up the numbers.
If these geishas together are like sugar-coated bullets, then Chiyo is the pure sugar coating.
Besides them, only Kozuki Hiyori, under his protection, remained a virgin.
Luo Wen's demand to eliminate 11 spies at once was completely unacceptable to him.
"These are all geisha; they are very clean."
Denjiro tried to struggle.
The servant also thought the geishas were very nice, but Luo Wen's orders could not be disobeyed. "Let me be frank with you. Lord Luo Wen said they are all prostitutes, and only virgins are allowed in."
Upon hearing this, the faces of the many geishas turned sour.
They are goddesses in the hearts of countless people in Wano Country, who would rather kneel down and lick their feet. No one has ever called them prostitutes.
Kozuki Hiyori was filled with extreme shame and indignation.
She never expected to suffer such humiliation before even entering the Shogun's Residence's mansion.
She was a courtesan, and an unmarried one at that; how could she be called a prostitute?
She is the most beautiful woman in Wano Country, admired by countless people.
She was going to see Luo Wen and use her charm to make Luo Wen submit.
"Komurasaki, let's go back."
Denjiro sighed and said.
Sending only Kozuki Hiyori to gather intelligence, without anyone to provide backup, is far too dangerous.
"No, I must go and serve Luo Wen!"
Kozuki Hiyori winked at Denjiro.
With the deadline looming, she couldn't abandon the mission.
She wants to contribute to the revival of the Kozuki Family; she wants to make Luo Wen take back his insults.
"Since you admire Lord Luo Wen so much, then go ahead."
Seeing Kozuki Hiyori's determination, Denjiro had no choice but to conceal her identity.
Then he said to his servant, "The Komurasaki and this Miss Chiyoko have met the conditions. Let me take them to see Luo Wen."
He was still worried about sending Chiyoko alone, so sending Kozuki Hiyori along would provide a safety net.
"No, Luo Wen said men cannot go in."
The servant refused Denjiro's request.
"..."
Denjiro was speechless.
Today, when I came to the Shogun's Residence, everything was different from what I had planned.
Not only were the eleven spies he had prepared eliminated before even entering the arena, but he also couldn't even get a glimpse of Luo Wen.
I have a feeling that Luo Wen has already discovered their plan, but they haven't been exposed at all!
"Once inside, ensure your own safety, and then serve Lord Luo Wen well."
Denjiro said to Chiyoko and Kozuki Hiyori.
His words were, of course, a reminder to Kozuki Hiyori to be careful and to pay attention to intelligence matters.
"I understand, I will take good care of Luo Wen."
The characters "Kozuki Hiyori" indicate that it is understood.
Chiyoko knew nothing and simply nodded blankly.
Kozuki Hiyori walked into the Shogun's Residence with her head held high, as if she were about to start a war.
Chiyo girl, followed carefully behind Kozuki Hiyori, like a frightened little rabbit.