Chapter 112
This is also reflected in the original work, in addition to the original air version, there is also an advanced version Flame Finger Pistol.
As for the fact that upgrading the original [Shave], [Geppo], and [Rankyaku] to the maximum level did not grant any bonus skills, that is not entirely incomprehensible.
[Shave] is a simple and brutal speed burst technique, while [Rankyaku] is just a relatively simple air slashing technique.
As for [Geppo], there are rumors that this of the Six Powers is merely one of the application techniques of [Shave].
There are no advanced upgraded versions of these three Six Powers, and therefore no corresponding skill comprehensions.
The [Rokuogan] ability is somewhat useless for Adrian now, since from any perspective, the advantages of the Ghost Energy Cannon far exceed those of the Rokuogan.
As for [Disguise], there's not much to say; the [Life Return] ability is pretty much the same...
Adrian tugged at his belt, activated his Disguise ability, and suddenly lengthened his clothes by 8cm.
"Ouch~ I think I've hit something wrong!"
Due to a momentary lapse in judgment, Adrian inevitably grimaced in pain.
After carefully organizing all his gains, Adrian closed the panel and turned his attention back to the churning Sea Area, where the Mythical Zoan Azure Dragon still hadn't emerged from the ocean.
"Keep it up, big brother with long horns who likes Spiked Club! I hope I can train my Specialty and skills on you a few more times!"
A dazzling red light suddenly flashed in Adrian's eyes as his fully upgraded Observation Haki instantly probed the deep sea.
"Here's another farewell gift for you, Cute Kaido ice cream."
The Thousand-Hand Buddha Statue, which had not yet completely dissipated, condensed its final Ghost Energy Cannon attack. The eerie blue beam of light blasted into the sea like a Sudden Shower, creating terrifying, gaping holes in the Seawater, and waves rained down like a downpour.
After finishing all this, Adrian leisurely waved goodbye and headed towards the inland areas of Wano Country.
[209. Chapter 196 Shimotsuki Yasuie]
After defeating Kaido, the dragon who blocked his way, Adrian arrived unimpeded near Wano Country after Luffy.
Even in this vast sea known for its unique and distinct island landscapes.
The layout of Wano Country still appears peculiar and strange; there is no open sea coastline, only waterfalls all around.
Ordinary ships can only enter Wano Country by being pulled by carp, climbing waterfalls and going upstream.
This special method of entering Wano Country is little known even within its Wano Country.
Only a very small number of high-ranking officials in Wano Country, as well as Wano Country residents who have ventured out to sea, know how to cross the waterfall chasm.
Beyond the outer waterfall lies a vast inland sea, dotted with Wano Country's main island and Onigashima, which Kaido transported there using his powers.
Adrian, who can fly freely in the air, naturally doesn't need to go through the trouble of catching carp to enter Wano Country.
In just a few breaths, Adrian successfully flew above the waterfall.
Ignoring the isolated "Onigashima" composed of giant skulls resembling unknown creatures, Adrian headed straight for the coastal port of Wano Country's main island.
Due to its long period of isolation, the people of Wano Country are accustomed to wearing Japanese-style kimonos and usually use a more traditional tone of voice when communicating with others.
I just had a big fight with Kaido in his Azure Dragon Form overseas.
Even using the term "Brave's Dagger," Adrian knew that the forces within Wano Country would never let any suspicious individuals slip by.
Adrian didn't want to be spotted by Kurozumi Orochi and the Beasts Pirates' spies the moment he entered Wano Country.
One of the purposes of coming to Wano Country was to investigate the current situation of the Shimotsuki Family.
When you return to the East Blue later, tell Master Koshiro of Shimotsuki Village about it.
Regardless of his own aversion to the characters in Wano Country, Shimotsuki Koshiro's Master still provided Adrian with a great deal of help.
Given this, how could Adrian possibly repay kindness with enmity and bring trouble to the Shimotsuki Family, who are related to Koshiro's Master?
Before even landing on the shore, Adrian changed into a different outfit.
She had loose, black hair, wore a pair of square-rimmed black glasses (which appeared to have no lenses), and changed into a traditional Swordplay training robe with a black inner kimono and a white cloak. The ornate Yubashiri slung diagonally across her right hip.
A fairly ordinary samurai (Director Lan) outfit.
Wano Country's main island is divided into six regions: Kuri, Kibi, Udon, Ringo, Hakumai, and the Flower Capital.
Adrian didn't know much about the topography of Wano Country, only that the Flower Capital was roughly located in the center of Wano Country.
However, if you don't want to take down Kurozumi Orochi, then there's absolutely no need to go to the Flower Capital at this stage.
After Kurozumi Orochi plotted and seized the throne of "Shogun," the highest ruler of Wano Country, the Flower Capital essentially fell into Kurozumi Orochi's hands.
Even Kozuki Oden, who returned from overseas more than two years ago, didn't usually stay in the Flower Capital; instead, he lived in Kuri.
Well, aside from the once-a-week time when I have to dance in a loincloth under the Orochi Castle in the Flower Capital...
"Ugh! It makes me feel nauseous almost every time I think about it."
"Speaking of which, how exactly did Kozuki Oden manage to win the favor of both Whitebeard and Roger at the same time?"
"Just based on this deeply moving level of Intelligence?"
"Forget it, I won't think about that Fool Prince anymore..."
"The priority upon arriving in Wano Country is still to visit the Shimotsuki Family."
"Secondly, let's see if we can use [Sleeve Snow] to exchange for a Twenty-One Great Grade Swords."
"The Sleeve Snow is pretty, but the problem is that it's just too pretty! It gives off a very girly vibe."
"That complex blend of masculinity and beauty inexplicably gave this grown man goosebumps."
"I knew the World Government had ulterior motives back in Sabaody Archipelago!"
"Speaking of which, Wano Country has quite a few Famous Sword and blades, such as [Wado Ichimonji], [Nidai Kitetsu], [Shusui], [Ame no Habakiri], [Enma]..."
"All Twenty-One Great Grade Swords in the original work originated from Wano Country!"
"This shipment rate is absolutely outrageous!"
"There's no need to even think about the other Twenty-One Great Grade Swords. The only one we might have a chance to trade is the [Nidai Kitetsu]."
"A legendary Cursed Sword that brings misfortune to its wielder... I'd really like to see it for myself..."
His thoughts raced, but Adrian's steps never faltered.
Continuing along the coastal path, Adrian walked alone towards the small town he sensed with his Observation Haki.
There were quite a few residents in the town, but most of them were pale and thin, looking malnourished.
Poverty and decay were the first impressions this small village left on Adrian.
On a high platform in the town center, a short but stocky man is distributing food to the villagers.
The man had a head of fluffy, frizzy dark blue hair, messy and unkempt eyebrows of the same color, a stubble beard, and wore a dark green kimono decorated with numerous dark purple circular spots.
At this moment, the man loudly addressed the villagers below the stage. "Everyone! We will try our best to distribute food in the future!"
"Oh... Your Yasuie, thank you for your help..."
"Your Highness Yasuie, our family only needs a small amount; please distribute the rest to the other family members..."
"Yes, Your Yasuie, children and the elderly need food more than we do..."
Adrian, who was hiding in the shadows, raised an eyebrow.
The combination of the words "[Yasuie]" and "[Your Highness]" almost confirms the identity of this blue-haired man—the current daimyo of the Hakumai region, Shimotsuki Yasuie!
Since ancient times, Wano Country has been ruled by the Kozuki Family.
With the exception of Kurozumi Orochi, who usurped the throne, almost every ruler of Wano Country [Shogun] has been a member of the Kozuki Family.
The Kozuki Family is jointly served by five daimyo families: Amatsuki, Shimotsuki, Kazetsuki, Amatsuki, Kurozumi.
These serving families were scattered throughout the rest of Wano Country, and simultaneously served as the highest rulers (daimyo) of these regions.
The Shimotsuki Family is divided into two branches, one in the Hakumai region and the other in the Ringo region.
"Shimotsuki Yasuie... So this is the Hakumai region?"
Adrian searched his memory for a moment, recalling a fragment of a sentence: In Wano Country, only [Hakumai] has a proper port.
"So, finding the port location of Wano Country intuitively was quite lucky!"
[210. Chapter 197 The Token]
After distributing today's food to the villagers.
Shimotsuki Yasuie waved goodbye to the grateful villagers, packed his belongings, and left the village alone in silence.
When they reached a secluded spot, the dignified and confident demeanor that Shimotsuki Yasuie had always maintained in front of the villagers vanished instantly.
Even his once straight back and back now looked somewhat hunched.
Whenever he saw those emaciated villagers, Shimotsuki Yasuie couldn't help but think of the man on whom he had once placed his earnest hopes.
More than a decade ago, Kozuki Oden spent a great deal of manpower, resources and energy to transform Kuri, which was originally the largest lawless zone in Wano Country, into the largest Paradise in Wano Country.
From that moment on, Shimotsuki Yasuie's view of Kozuki Oden completely changed; he believed that this man would surely become a wise ruler of Wano Country in the future!
It was from that time onward that Shimotsuki Yasuie began to require Kozuki Oden's retainers to learn etiquette, acquire knowledge, and train themselves in preparation for the future of Wano Country.
But what Shimotsuki Yasuie never expected was...
While his Subordinate were enthusiastically planning for the future of Wano Country, Kozuki Oden, the "commander" on whom so much hope was placed Wano Country, decisively abandoned Wano Country and his people, taking only Cat Viper and Inuarashi, two members of the alien race, and set sail!
We were just about to discuss grand plans for the future of Wano Country, so why did you, General, take the lead and quit?!
After Kozuki Oden set sail, Shogun Kozuki Sukiyaki critically ill and appointed Kurozumi Orochi as the official Shogun before his death.
Shimotsuki Yasuie thought to himself, life is like XX, since you can't resist it, you can only silently endure it.
The Kurozumi Family was exterminated by the previous shogun after their failed rebellion, with only Kurozumi Orochi surviving.
But in any case.
The Kurozumi Family has always been one of the most prestigious families in Wano Country since ancient times, so it's not entirely unacceptable that Kurozumi Orochi became the shogun.
As a result, after becoming a shogun, Kurozumi Orochi actually colluded with pirates from the outside Pirates, Kaido of the Beasts.
Not only did they establish numerous weapons factories within the country, forcing young Commoner to work in them, but they also imposed an extremely brutal rule on Wano Country, ruthlessly suppressing anyone who disobeyed orders.
Just as Shimotsuki Yasuie was preparing to unite with the rest of the group to overthrow Orochi's cruel rule.
Kozuki Oden went to sea, has returned!
Both the people of Wano Country and Shimotsuki Yasuie were extremely excited about Kozuki Oden's return.
They all believed, and naturally believed, that Kozuki Oden of this generation, would definitely be able to drive Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido of the Beasts out of Wano Country!
However, to Shimotsuki Yasuie's great disappointment, Oden, who should have become the savior of Wano Country, made a peace Promise with Orochi Kaido to not harm each other.
Is he trying to bind Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido of the Beasts with oaths and promises?
Shimotsuki Yasuie never imagined that Kozuki Oden, who had been at sea for several years, would still have such a naive idea!
Even though Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido of the Beasts hold a large number of hostages, this is a matter of great importance concerning the legitimacy of Wano Country. Even if there is bloodshed and sacrifice, it is absolutely worth it!
But no matter how many times Shimotsuki Yasuie advised Kozuki Oden, he was just dancing;
No matter how much the people of Wano Country hoped that Oden could restore the Kozuki lineage, he continued dancing.
"Fool Prince..."
"Can't you really see the future of Wano Country...?"
"Can't you really see through Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido of the Beasts's true colors...?"
Shimotsuki Yasuie felt lost and pained, but was utterly powerless to help.
Bite--
A crisp metallic clanging sound brought Shimotsuki Yasuie back to his senses. He composed himself and looked in the direction from which the sound came.
Just then, a strange samurai wearing a white cloak stood in the middle of the road, holding a Skillful Grade scabbard and looking at him with a calm expression.
Shimotsuki Yasuie looked around and realized that this was a secluded place. He asked with a serious expression, "May I ask who you are?"
At this moment, Shimotsuki Yasuie had to prepare for the worst: what if the white-robed samurai before him was indeed an assassin sent by Kurozumi Orochi...
So I only hope that my death will serve as a warning to Oden, and that he will be able to regain his spirits...
"Your Shimotsuki Yasuie, I have been eagerly anticipating today's meeting."