"Have you heard? The Azure Emperor Pirates are recruiting!"
" The Azure Emperor Pirates... Could it be the Azure Emperor's pirate crew?"
"Besides Lord Azure Emperor, who else dares to call themselves the Azure Emperor Pirates!"
"I've heard that too. Not only are they recruiting, but the Azure Emperor will also select three people from among them to become Azure Emperor personal guards!"
" The Azure Emperor is a god-like being; he doesn't need guards. I've heard that becoming one of the Azure Emperor's bodyguards means receiving personal instruction from Azure Emperor, and your status is similar to that of a high-ranking officer in the Azure Emperor Pirates!"
"Then what are we waiting for? To be a subordinate of a god-like being like the Azure Emperor, let alone a personal bodyguard, even being a mere trainee crew member would be an honor!"
"I've made up my mind. I'm going to the Flower Capital to participate in the '637' selection for the Azure Emperor Pirates."
"With your abilities, countless samurai, heroes, and ninjas are heading to the Flower Capital, all hoping to pass the selection process and become members of the Azure Emperor Pirates!"
"However, the Azure Emperor Pirates said that they will only recruit 300 people for this Wano Country selection, and then select 3 people from the 300 to become the Azure Emperor's guards. But I heard that nearly 10,000 people have already gone to participate in the selection. With your abilities, there is no way you can be selected!"
Even if we don't make it into the selection, just arriving in the Flower Capital and witnessing the Azure Emperor's splendor will make the journey worthwhile—he's a god-like being!
Ever since Zesi unleashed that divine Eighteen Divine Space Strikes, which was like a god descending to earth.
Everyone who witnessed the Eighteen Divine Space Strikes regarded Zesi as a god.
In addition, Zesi defeated the monstrous Kaido pirate crew.
This publicity, given to those who witnessed the power of the Eighteen Divine Space Strikes, caused the name of the Azure Emperor to spread throughout the entire Wano Country.
For a time, his power in Wano Country was unparalleled, even surpassing that of Kozuki Oden shogun of Wano Country.
Just a few days ago, news suddenly broke that the Azure Emperor Pirates were preparing to recruit new crew members.
The entire Wano Country was in an uproar.
Countless samurai, swordsmen, ninjas, and heroes from Wano Country gather in the Flower Capital, hoping to join the Azure Emperor Pirates.
However, because there were so many people, thousands signed up in a very short time.
This does not include the samurai and heroes who are rushing from all over Wano Country.
Therefore, the Azure Emperor Pirates hold a selection process, and only those who pass the selection can join the Azure Emperor Pirates.
The number of participants was set at around three hundred.
However, none of this could dampen their enthusiasm.
Many people feel that even if they can't pass the selection for the Azure Emperor Pirates, just being able to see the Azure Emperor's demeanor is enough.
That was the emperor of the sea, a god-like figure.
Therefore, in a short time, everyone in Wano Country with a skill went to the Flower Capital.
It was either for the selection of the Azure Emperor Pirates, or to see the Azure Emperor's demeanor.
This led to a surge of elites gathering in the capital.
"Oh, you want to join the Azure Emperor Pirates? As Oden of Oden, after Oden became the Shogun, you didn't want the high position that was within your grasp. Instead, you gave up everything and prepared to set sail to become a pirate? Are you sure, Kanjuro?" Zesi smiled slightly as he looked at the person in front of him and said with a smile.
The man standing before Zesi was none other than Kanjuro Kozuki Oden.
Shortly after the Azure Emperor Pirates announced their recruitment drive in Wano Country, Kanjuro approached Zesi alone, expressing his desire to join the Azure Emperor Pirates under Zesi's guidance.
" Azure Emperor, Oden has become the Shogun of Wano Country and no longer needs my assistance. My mission is complete, so I want to do something I want to do myself. Actually, I've wanted to go out to sea and make my own way for a long time, which is actually an idea I inherited from Oden. Now that I have this opportunity, I want to join the Azure Emperor Pirates!" Kanjuro said respectfully.
"Is the mission complete? Hmm, Kurozumi Orochi is indeed dead, and the Kurozumi Family is finished. Your mission is complete, isn't it, Kurozumi Kanjuro?" Zesi asked calmly...
Upon hearing Zesi's words, Kanjuro's expression changed drastically, and he looked at Zesi in disbelief.
He couldn't believe it; how could he have known about such a confidential matter?
Was it Shogun Orochi, or someone from the Kurozumi Family, who told him?
Did they betray me?
Thinking of Kanjuro, a chill ran down his spine, and an overwhelming fear gripped him. He immediately turned and tried to flee the place.
But at that moment, a terrifying aura enveloped Kanjuro.
Conqueror's Haki.
Kanjuro had heard of it and had also witnessed it.
However, this Conqueror's Haki was completely different from Conqueror's Haki he had ever seen before.
This Conqueror's Haki, carrying a terrifying force, pressed down heavily, forcing him to his knees.
"Are you wondering how I knew? Did Orochi or the Kurozumi Family betray you? No, no, no, even if they wanted to betray you, they wouldn't have had the chance. They die quickly. A light tap of a hammer and they're blown to pieces. Humans are just that fragile!" Zesi said calmly.
Zesi spoke softly, but Kanjuro broke out in a cold sweat.
"Then how did I know that? Kanjuro, I know nine out of ten things in this world. No one can hide anything from me, and you certainly can't!" Zesi said with a faint smile.
"Is that Observation Haki? Observation Haki can actually do this much!" Kanjuro exclaimed in shock.
"So, as a member of the Kurozumi Family, why are you suddenly following me, the one who slaughtered the Kurozumi Family? Are you planning to infiltrate my side like Oden did, waiting for an opportunity to deal with me?" Zesi said calmly.
Zesi didn't explain; that's what made it mysterious, and mystery is what instills fear.
"No, no, even if you gave me ten lives, I wouldn't dare to go against Lord Azure Emperor," Kanjuro said, kneeling on the ground.
Even if I had had such a thought before, it has now vanished without a trace, and I dare not leave it behind.