Vergo's Finest Hour
But do you think that's all?
Absolutely impossible!
The navy and the World Government's ability to cause trouble is absolutely top-notch in the world.
Because when the bounties of the Moke Pirates were announced, the bounties of the Wano Country people were also announced at the same time. That's right... the bounties of the Wano Country people.
Kozuki Hiyori, also known as Komurasaki, was formerly the princess of Wano Country and is now the queen of Wano Country. She has a bounty of 100 million Beli.
Ashura Doji, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster with a bounty of 1,090,000,000 Beli.
Inuarashi, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster with a bounty of 1,050 million Beli.
Nekomamushi, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster with a bounty of 1,040,000,000 Beli.
Denjiro, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster with a bounty of 870 million Beli.
Kawamatsu, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster with a bounty of 810 million Beli.
Kin'emon, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster with a bounty of 640 million Beli.
Kikunojo, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster with a bounty of 660 million Beli.
Kanjuro, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, is Paramecia Devil Fruit User, and has a bounty of 530 million Beli.
Raizo, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, is a ninja with a bounty of 510 million Beli.
Izo, former captain of the 16th division of the Whitebeard Pirates, has a bounty of 610 million Beli.
At this moment, Moke from Wano Country held two newspapers, his brows furrowing slightly.
I have to say, the Navy and the World Government really know how to stir up trouble!
They completely isolated the entire population of Wano Country from the Moke Pirates, and their bounty posters were full of contradictions. On one hand, they stated that King and Jinbe were the Moke Pirates 'Wano Country guard captains.
On the other hand, it is said that Kozuki Hiyori is the king of Wano Country.
Jin and Jinbe are the captains of the Moke Pirates 'Wano Country Guard, which means that Wano Country belongs to the Moke Pirates. After all, both of them are under Moke's command.
If Kozuki Hiyori is the Queen of Wano Country, then it means that Wano Country belongs to her.
So, in Wano Country, should we listen to Kozuki Hiyori or Moke?
Especially King and Jinbe, the two captains of the Wano Country Guard... After all, these two are both Moke Pirates and captains of the Wano Country Guard.
The key point is that bounties have been placed on all Nine Red Scabbards, and they've been listed together, regardless of whether they're in Wano Country. Examples include Inuarashi, Nekomamushi, Kin'emon, and Kanjuro.
Moreover, the bounties on the Nine Red Scabbards were raised one by one.
Even a fool could tell what the Navy and the World Government were up to. But it was an open conspiracy.
What is an open conspiracy?
It means that even if you know it's a scheme against you, you still fall into it, no matter how unwilling you are.
Just like these Nine Red Scabbards, which one of them doesn't want Wano Country to return to the hands of the Kozuki Family?
Now that they all know of Kozuki Hiyori's existence, how could they allow Wano Country to fall into Moke's hands? As for whether Kozuki Hiyori wants it or not, it's not that important anymore.
Because she was already being roasted over a fire.
A large number of retainers of the Hikari family are hidden in various corners of Wano Country. They are thinking about restoring Wano Country every moment, rather than moving from one pirate crew to another.
The Nine Swordsmen aren't difficult to defeat. Just defeat them one by one, then feed them all Artificial Devil Fruit. Finally, have O-Tama feed them the fruits, and that will solve the problem.
However, these retainers of the Kozuki Family are a problem.
Unless he goes on a killing spree... However, he doesn't want to do that. He's not a bloodthirsty person... But, if it really comes to that...
He won't hold back.
"Call..."
Moke slowly exhaled, then Kozuki Hiyori, "Five days should be enough time for my men to take control of the entire Wano Country. On the sixth day, you and Yamato will hold a formal wedding in Wano Country."
"Together?"
Kozuki Hiyori looked at him with a hint of disbelief.
She was already Moke's woman, and her injuries weren't fully healed yet!
Therefore, her feelings towards Moke were very complicated. But there was one thing she had already figured out: Moke genuinely wanted to do good for the people of Wano Country.
In the past few days, under the management and arrangements of Sheriff Issho, food has been distributed to everyone, and the factories polluting Wano Country have been shut down.
One by one, the wicked men under Orochi's command were exposed and brought to justice.
Wano Country has now recovered rapidly.
She believed that if things continued this way, Wano Country would soon return to its former prosperity and peace.
Moke nodded. "That's right, together. One of you is the captain's wife of the Moke Pirates, and the other is the queen of Wano Country."
Kozuki Hiyori: "..." Your arrangement is actually quite reasonable. I don't even know how to refute it... In her heart, she couldn't help but roll her Byakugan at Moke.
He even quipped, "If you had more status, would you have married several more women?"
Meanwhile, Vergo, pulling Ochoku, set off for the Marine Headquarters.
"Isn't that Vice Admiral Vergo?"
Vergo's appearance immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the port. Vergo was already very popular in the Navy, not to mention his recent performance in the Marine Internal Tournament, which had truly dazzled everyone.
His strength was so terrifying that even Admiral Kizaru and Aokiji Fleet Admiral Aokiji looked at him with new respect.
There are even rumors that even if he doesn't become Marine Admiral, he's already a shoo-in for the position of Admiral Candidate.
"Huh..."
There were also some elderly people in the port. When their gaze fell on Ochoku, whom Vergo was carrying, they were slightly taken aback.
Because this looks familiar.
After a moment's thought, his eyes widened, and upon realizing what was happening, he exclaimed, "Isn't that Naoki, the Great One Piece of the New World?"
"Ochoku?"
After Ochoku occupied Hachinosu, he, like Shiki, went into a semi-retired state. As a result, fewer and fewer people knew his name.
However, none of the older generation would forget him. Because Ochoku was a figure whom no one dared to underestimate.
"Rear Admiral Bofeng, do you know the man Vice Admiral Vergo arrested?"
"Could it be some important person?"
Those around Rear Admiral Bofeng, seeing his expression, immediately had some guesses in their minds.
Rear Admiral Bofeng nodded. "This guy was from the same era as Kaido, Big Mom, Whitebeard, Shiki. Although he's become quieter in recent years, fewer and fewer people mention him. Younger generations like you naturally wouldn't know him."
"However, you should know that he already had a bounty of one billion berries a long time ago. Moreover, he was once on par with Kaido, Big Mom, Whitebeard, Shiki. His strength was absolutely formidable. I really didn't expect that Vice Admiral Vergo would be able to capture him alive. This is a great achievement!"
He added in his mind, "Vice Admiral Vergo, this is another big step on the road to becoming Marine Admiral."