Blade in Hand, Follow Me!

Clang!

The blades hummed softly, and crystal-clear lightning scattered from the Flower Capital, soaring straight into the sky.

Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle sizzle...

Bang bang bang! The sound broke through the entire Shogun's Residence. Fukurokuju instantly turned his gaze to the distance, but the intimidating domineering aura made him paralyzed and unable to move.

"Who? Who goes there?!"

"It hurts so much!!! Where are my Orochi Oniwabanshu?!"

The Orochi Oniwabanshu, who had emerged from the shadows, were all bound by Haki, forced to watch helplessly as it spread.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

The mansion gate shattered with a crash, and when the newcomer entered, Kurozumi Orochi's face immediately lit up with excitement.

"Kyoshiro, you've come at the perfect time! Quickly cut down all these treacherous officials who have defied their superiors!"

"Wait, Your Orochi, something's wrong..."

Fukurokuju lowered his eyelids, his expression behind his sunglasses was solemn, while ' Kyoshiro ' gave a cold smile and bowed.

"Your Princess Hiyori..."

"Princess Hiyori? Hey, Kyoshiro, what are you doing? Who are you calling 'Your Highness'?! You're trying to betray me!!!"

Tap! Tap! Tap!

The light footsteps, like street photography treading on everyone's hearts, made everyone at the banquet feel incredibly uncomfortable.

"Kyoshiro?"

"Who is Kyoshiro? I am Denjiro, Nine Red Scabbards, Kurozumi Orochi!"

With a sharp shout, Kurozumi Orochi was so startled that he broke out in a cold sweat. If his body hadn't already been paralyzed, he would have transformed into the form of Eight-Headed Giant Serpent and torn Kyoshiro to pieces.

"Long time no see, you despicable scoundrel who grovels before your grandfather, relies on the Mane Mane no Mi falsely issue orders, and forces your father to endure the Nameless naked dance..."

In an instant, everyone looked towards the doorway, where they saw the domineering, glass-like aura of thunder emanating from the blade. The dignified and beautiful figure, along with the head of glass-colored hair, immediately made the Orochi break out in a cold sweat.

"This face... this face... you are!"

"It's only been sixteen years, and you've already forgotten me? I've never forgotten you, and I'm always thinking about using the famous sword my father left behind to cut off your head."

Her pretty face was covered in frost, and with the soft whistling of the blade, Kurozumi Orochi's expression turned grim, already sensing that the shadow of death was gradually approaching.

"Kozuki Hiyori, you're Oden's daughter? How could you possibly... how could you possibly be? You're only twenty-two years old, how could you possibly have such domineering presence!"

"It was him, it was him, wasn't it! You got this from him and you can't wait to go back to Wano Country to take revenge on me!"

"Stop dreaming! Kaido will kill you all and utterly crush the prophecy left behind by Kozuki Oden!"

"Your dead Pops couldn't defeat Kaido sixteen years ago. What makes you think you can agree to Kaido's request? If you escape now, you might be able to save your life."

Pfft!

Blood splattered everywhere, and the geisha present were terrified by the horrific sight, their faces turning pale as a round head fell to the ground.

Fukurokuju lowered his eyelids but showed no surprise; instead, he waited silently for something to happen.

"What are you waiting for? To wait until Kurozumi Orochi is resurrected after his death? Orochi Oniwabanshu, Fukurokuju, I'm afraid I'm going to shatter your hopes completely..."

"Kurozumi Orochi is Ability User the Snake-Snake Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Eight-Headed Giant Serpent form. He can grow a new head after death. I know his ability all too well."

"That's why I used my domineering aura beforehand to completely seal off his abilities."

Time passed second by second, and on the table beside it, an ordinary apple was gradually stained blood red, and strange branches sprouted.

"Snake-Snake Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Eight-Headed Giant Serpent. Now it's your turn. Choose, Orochi Oniwabanshu: will you die by my blade, or will you fight the Beast Pirates?"

The surrounding area was completely silent.

Not only the Orochi Oniwabanshu, but even the retainers who came with them were taken aback by this swift and decisive style.

"Hi... Your Princess Hiyori?"

Inuarashi hesitated for a moment, then Fukurokuju, Jigoku Benten, and the other Orochi Oniwabanshu spoke up.

"Greetings, Hiyori!"

"Very well, now let me hang the Orochi's corpse on the city gate and announce to all the people of Wano Country that the Kozuki Family has returned..."

The domineering aura dissipated with the wind, and Hanzo, among the Orochi Oniwabanshu, had a fluctuating expression, but was still stopped by Fukurokuju with a look.

Suddenly, dark shadows surrounded the group, their emotionless killing intent directed at the Orochi Oniwabanshu, who had just announced their surrender but had yet to make a move.

"How are the preparations for the snails to be broadcast throughout Wano Country, baby5?"

"Everything is ready. I guarantee we can arrive in Wano Country at the same time. It feels so good to be needed, Sister Hiyori!"

"Well done, baby5. Big brother is probably also looking forward to this good show, so that the dark clouds hanging over Wano Country can be dispelled and the sun can shine through the clouds!"

"Everyone, follow me to announce to the people of Wano Country that Kozuki has returned."

Thump! Thump! Thump!

The city gates of the Flower Capital, already bustling with Wano Country, were now completely surrounded by crowds.

"Hey, hey, hey, isn't that the general? Why is he being hung at the city gate?"

"There seemed to be ninjas around just now, ninjas from Orochi Oniwabanshu! What's going on?"

"If this... if this really is Kurozumi Orochi, then Kaido will definitely destroy the Flower Capital completely, and we will all perish at Kaido's hands!!!"

Just as the crowd was becoming restless and chaotic, on the verge of rioting, under a bright red oil-paper umbrella, Hiyori, and swords rained down from the sky.

"Citizens of Wano Country, I am Kozuki Hiyori. Kurozumi Orochi is a tyrannical and wicked man who levies exorbitant taxes and commits countless atrocities. He restricts drinking, plunders the wealth of the people of Wano Country, and abuses and bullies our loved ones, sending them to weapons factories..."

"Now, I have returned from overseas, and my purpose is to completely drive Kurozumi Orochi and the Beast Pirates are aiding and abetting evil, Wano Country!"

During the conversation, a gigantic, sky-covering demonic bird soared into the sky, its mournful cries causing the people of Wano Country, who had witnessed that scene sixteen years ago, to cheer with joy.

"The demon bird! It's Divine Mystical Bird, the Lord of the Demonic Birds has returned to Wano Country! We're saved!"

"The Kozuki Family, Princess Kozuki has welcomed a demonic bird; Kaido's doomsday has arrived!"

"Everyone in Wano Country, take up your swords and drive the Beast Pirates out of Wano Country!!!"

The blade pointed straight to the sky, and lightning suddenly flashed, tearing apart the dark clouds that had covered the sky. Rays of sunlight fell on the red umbrella, Wano Country.