Perhaps this was the best moment in a thousand years for Wano Country to open its borders.
The dream they had once held fast to would begin coming true here.
"As long as we can rally these samurai and ask them to help us gather supplies."
"After a brief rest, we can launch an attack on Onigashima and wipe out Kaido and his people in one fell swoop!"
"And rescue Vice Admiral Garp and Fleet Admiral Sengoku!"
Smoker spoke in a grave voice as well.
Xia Le stood quietly to one side, listening with a sense of satisfaction.
Watching them discuss their plans, he marveled at how the youngsters he had once known had all become seasoned veterans capable of standing on their own.
Time really was a frightening thing.
At his level, there were actually many things he no longer needed to worry about.
His subordinates would discuss matters, reach a decision, and report the result to him. If he deemed it workable, he would approve it, and someone would naturally carry it out.
In mere moments, the Marines' next move had been decided.
"Defeat Kaido and Kurozumi Orochi's forces in Kuri as quickly as possible."
"And seize control of Kuri!"
Xia Le then signed his name on the succinct document.
The Marines went into action.
They moved faster than anyone could have imagined.
Even Kozuki Oden was astonished.
Two days. In just two days, the Marines had occupied every street and alley in Kuri.
"Who exactly are these people?"
"They drove out Kaido and Kurozumi Orochi's men!"
"They don't look like people from Wano Country."
In a ramshackle little village, the villagers quietly poked their heads out, cautiously watching the Marines guarding the streets.
"They're Marines!"
"They're people from the outside world!"
An old man watched the Marines