Those useless fools next door were even less useful than the Oniwabanshu. Even if they could wear Kyoshiro down and kill him, they would have to pay a tremendous price.
"Fukurokuju, gather the samurai, now!"
"Understood!"
Inside the Banquet Hall, Wano Country's high-ranking officials were still drinking and making merry. Their laughter and the courtesans' music completely drowned out the commotion in the side hall.
Until the attendant carrying the message arrived.
"An assassin!"
"Kyoshiro is a Kozuki Samurai! He's trying to assassinate the shogun! Everyone, head to the side hall immediately and stop Kyoshiro!"
"What?!"
The officials froze for a moment before erupting into an uproar. Hotei of the patrol squad, in particular, scrambled to his feet and rushed toward the side hall.
The moment they reached the side hall and slid open the doors, scorching flames rushed into their faces and engulfed them all.
"Fire Fist!!!"
Chapter 54: Fire Fist!
Boom!!!
The side of the Shogun's Castle exploded, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky. The sudden explosion drew the attention of the Flower Capital's residents.
When they saw the thick smoke rising from the Shogun's Castle, they all froze, unable to believe their eyes.
That was Shogun Orochi's residence!
The next instant.
Clang!
With a massive flying slash, the Shogun's Castle was cleaved in two. Its upper half slid down along the opening left by the cut.
Rumble!!!
Smoke and dust surged into the sky.
"What happened?"
"Have the Kozuki returned?!"
"Hurry! The shogun is in danger!"
The common people were ecstatic, praying for Orochi to die, while the samurai who followed him were terrified and rushed desperately toward the Shogun's Castle.
If Orochi died, they would not come to a good end either.
At that moment, in the Shogun's Castle's Banquet Hall.
The ceiling was gone,