Seeing that the mine has been recovered,
Roy pulled out an encrypted Den Den Mushi and dialed Kaido's number.
Blub Blub... Blub Blub...
A few seconds later, the Den Den Mushi connected, and Kaido's deep voice came from the other end.
" Roy?"
" Kaido, Kurozumi Orochi has been captured."
"The mine has been retaken."
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.
Then, Kaido's deep laughter rang out.
"Hehehehe..."
The laughter grew louder and more unrestrained, so loud that the Den Den Den Mushi) trembled.
"Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh!!! Good! Good! Good!"
"I've been waiting for this day for two years!"
" Roy, well done!"
Roy's lips curled up slightly.
"The final battle tomorrow morning?"
"That's right!"
Kaido's voice was full of fighting spirit.
"I've already assembled all my troops. At daybreak, we'll march on the Flower Capital and take over the territory!"
"As for that bastard Kozuki Oden, it's time to settle things with him!"
"Good."
Roy nodded.
"Tomorrow, Tesoro and I will go watch the game."
"By the way, I'll keep you in check."
Kaido.
"Okay! It's settled then!"
After hanging up the phone, Roy looked up at the distant horizon.
The sky was beginning to lighten with the first hint of dawn.
Dawn is approaching.
On the land of Wano Country, three forces simultaneously entered a state of final preparation for war.
Onigashima.
Kaido stood atop the main hall, looking down at the three thousand pirates who were fully prepared for battle.
Its enormous body was like a mountain, with a faint Conqueror's Haki emanating from it, and dark red arcs of electricity crackling around it.
Behind him, Jhin, Queen, Jack, Black Maria, Ulti, Page One... all the executives were present.
Jin remained as cold and aloof as ever, with black flames swirling behind him.
Queen slumped into a specially designed chair, checking the condition of the various weapons on his body.
Jack carried a huge scythe, his eyes filled with bloodthirsty excitement.
Black Maria, Ulti, Page One, and the others were also eager to fight, anticipating the impending battle.
Kaido deep breath, grabbed the gourd at his waist, and took a big gulp.
The strong liquor went down my throat, like a flame burning in my chest.
He smashed the wine gourd to pieces!
Bang--!!!
Shards flew everywhere, and wine spilled.
"Set off!"
Kaido a low growl and leaped down from the top of the main hall!
Three thousand pirates roared in unison, following Kaido as they charged toward Onigashima Port!
The massive warship weighed anchor, hoisted its sails, and sailed towards the Flower Capital, cutting through the waves!
Kuri, Oden Castle.
Kozuki Oden stood in front of the rebel army, with three thousand fully armed samurai behind him.
Ame no Habakiri and Enma, two Famous Sword, were tucked into their waistbands, their blades gleaming with a cold, eerie light under the moonlight.
The Nine Red Scabbards stood in a row.
Kin'emon, Kanjuro, Raizo, Kikunojo, Izo, Inuarashi, Cat Viper, Kawamatsu, Denjiro —every face was filled with determination and fighting spirit.
Hyogoro stood to one side, with hundreds of yakuza experts behind him.
Although he was old, his muscles were still well-defined, and his eyes gleamed with a sharp light.
Shimotsuki Yasuie, along with his Shimotsuki Family warriors, held their ground, awaiting the final charge.
Kozuki Oden took a deep breath and slowly drew his twin swords.
The blades crossed, pointing towards the night sky.
"For the future of Wano Country-- "
He looked up to the sky and roared, his voice echoing throughout the entire Kuri.
"Founding the Nation!!!"
Three thousand warriors roared in unison, their voices shaking the heavens!
"Founding the Nation!!!"
"Founding the Nation!!!"
"Founding the Nation!!!"
Mining site.
Roy stood atop the highest watchtower in the mine, looking down at the scene below.
The genetically engineered warriors are resting, checking their equipment, and replenishing their ammunition.
The prisoners were held in a centralized prison and guarded by special personnel.
Yamato stood beside him, also gazing at the distant horizon.
"Captain."
Yamato spoke, his voice carrying a hint of complexity.
"Tomorrow... should we really Kozuki Oden?"
Roy turned to look at her.
"What, you've softened your heart?"
Yamato shook his head.
It's not that I'm soft-hearted. It's just...
She paused.
I've seen that person once.
"At that time, he had just arrived in Wano Country, full of ambition, and said he would open Wano Country to the public so that everyone could freely go out to sea."
"At the time, I thought he was a very capable person."
Roy was silent for a few seconds,
"Then what?"
Yamato smiled bitterly,
"Then, he was deceived by his father and Kurozumi Orochi."
"Two years of nude dancing, and I've lost everything."
"And then, it became like this."
Roy looked into the distance and said calmly,
Everyone has things they hold dear.
" Kozuki Oden insisted on was opening the country."
Kaido insists on is domination.
"There is no right or wrong, only positions."
Yamato remained silent.
After a long silence, she asked softly,
"And what about the captain? What are you insisting on?"
Roy turned his head and looked at her.
"I insist on--"
He paused,
"It's so that those who follow me can survive."
"Live well."
That's all.
Yamato paused for a moment, then smiled.
"That's... good."
Roy didn't say anything more, but just looked at the distant horizon.
A faint orange glow had begun to appear on the horizon.
Dawn is approaching.
Roy turned around and looked at Yamato.
"You stay here and guard the mine, keep an eye on Kurozumi Orochi and his men."
" Tesoro and I are going to the Flower Capital."
Yamato nodded solemnly.
"Understood! Don't worry, Captain!"
Roy nodded, then leaped off the watchtower.
Tesoro was already waiting below, arcs of electricity leaping around him.
"Boss, shall we go?"
"Walk."
The two of them took off simultaneously, transforming into two streaks of light, one black and one white, and flew towards the Flower Capital.
Behind them, Yamato stood on the watchtower, watching them disappear into the distance.
Only after the two figures disappeared into the morning light did she turn her gaze back to the mine below.
A new day is about to begin.
And Wano Country is about to face a turning point in its destiny.
The sun is rising on the horizon.
Golden sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone on the plains surrounding the Flower Capital.
This normally empty field was now packed with people.
north.
Three thousand pirates, a dark, swarming mass.
At the forefront, Kaido's massive body resembled a moving mountain, unleashing his Conqueror's Haki without reservation, with dark red arcs of electricity crackling around him.
He carried the Hassaikai, grinning wildly, his eyes filled with bloodthirsty excitement.
Behind him, Jhin, Queen, Jack, Black Maria, Ulti, Page One... all the executives lined up in a row.
Further behind were three thousand pirates, brandishing their weapons and roaring madly.
East.
At the forefront, Kozuki Oden drew his twin swords, and his Conqueror's Haki surged into the sky, clashing with Kaido's Haki from a distance!
Dark red arcs of electricity intertwined in the sky above the plain, and the air seemed to freeze.
Behind him, all Nine Red Scabbards were present, each with a resolute expression on their face.
Hyogoro led his gang of yakuza experts, Shimotsuki Yasuie Shimotsuki Family samurai, both equally prepared for battle.
The two armies faced each other, gazing at each other from afar.
The air seemed to solidify into a tangible substance.
Only the collision of two streams of Conqueror's Haki produced a deep hum.