The Deal, the Turn-Off, and the Journey to Onigashima (continued)

But it doesn't matter.

Because it's truly strong enough.

When Conqueror's Haki is converted into physical attack power, the intensity it can unleash is astounding.

Even though he was currently possessed, and the person he was possessing was just a minor character at the level of a Marine Vice Admiral, Naito was still confident that, with Enma and Dream-Dream Projection, he was already capable of matching monsters like King or Katakuri.

If you obtain this sword while possessing World, you can even contend with the most formidable monsters on the high seas.

As for the issue of consuming Haki, why not just release Haki during an attack? It's not like Zoro from Onigashima who can't completely control it and can only fight to the death.

As for whether or not they can use a knife.

Fun fact: In this world, only low-level swordsmen rely on sword skills. High-level sword masters use their blades to unleash beams of light. Roger's Divine Departure was just a cool display of domineering Haki; his swordsmanship? It's too rudimentary!

"How is that possible...?"

Denjiro looked at Enma, who was being held in Naito's hand and seemed quite obedient at the moment, and murmured in disbelief.

They tamed Enma so quickly?

Oden recalled that taming Enma was quite a difficult task!

What kind of monster is this guy?!

Kozuki Hiyori, however, was thinking about something else entirely.

How does this guy know everything?

He knew where his grandfather lived in seclusion, knew that he was using the alias Komurasaki, knew where Ashura Doji and Mr. Kawamatsu were, and even knew about Enma's special abilities.

There's absolutely no reason for this; Hiyori just can't understand it.

Don't judge the world with your narrow-minded perspective.

Naito glanced at Denjiro, then casually sheathed Enma.

"Alright, get moving, Denjiro, go back to where you belong."

Naito then looked at the grandfather and granddaughter from the Kozuki Family, "As for you, I'll send you to the Mt. Atama."

Neither the grandfather nor grandson of the Kozuki Family possessed much fighting ability. It would be difficult for them to even cross the wilderness of Wano Country, as the country was currently teeming with pirates from the Beasts Pirates and all sorts of strange and unusual beasts.

Sigh, how many bosses in this world are as benevolent as myself?

Denjiro did not answer immediately, but instead looked at Kozuki Hiyori and Kozuki Sukiyaki.

Although the situation was now absolutely beyond resistance, Denjiro still insisted on one thing: he was a retainer of the Kozuki Family, not a subordinate of this unknown guy.

Kozuki Sukiyaki took a deep breath, then nodded. "Then let's do it this way."

"Understood."

Denjiro nodded slightly, "Then, Lord Sukiyaki Hiyori Lord Hiyori, please take good care of yourselves!"

He then looked at Naito, and said with a hint of solemnity, "No matter what, please make sure these two gentlemen are not harmed!"

Naito merely twitched the corner of his mouth.

So what if we get hurt?

Once he became the Hub, he had no means of resistance.

So, Denjiro quietly left, and after Kozuki Hiyori changed into some light clothes and packed some luggage, Naito took the grandmother and granddaughter and soared into the sky, heading back to Kuri in the same direction they had come from during the day.

Kozuki Hiyori's first flight was quite a surprise.

But soon, the strong winds brought by the rapid flight shattered all her romantic fantasies about flying. Her makeup was blown off, and her hair was fluttering like a flag, pulling painfully at her scalp.

Kozuki Hiyori couldn't help but feel a little resentful.

Since this man was able to create a hand to grab his own body, why didn't he simply create an enclosed space?

Naito had no idea that Kozuki Hiyori was having so much going on inside; he simply wanted to make the most of his time.

Soon, guided by the local Kozuki Sukiyaki, Naito had brought the grandfather and grandson to the skies above the Mt. Atama.

After flying around the mountain and scanning it with my Observation Haki, I quickly discovered a mountain stronghold hidden in the dense forest.

It should be said that Kaido was indeed eager to recruit talent. He knew of Ashura Doji, who was using the Shutenmaru, but he only wanted to recruit him without resorting to violence.

Naito landed with the grandfather and grandson on a mountain path not far from the gate of the stronghold.

"Now it's your turn."

Naito said, "If even Ashura Doji can't be subdued, then we might as well die."

Although Ashura Doji claimed to be merely an Oden of Oden and was disrespectful to even the other members of the Kozuki Family, he could not remain indifferent when Kozuki Sukiyaki and Kozuki Hiyori stood before him, all for the sake of saving Wano Country.

Please keep these three knives safe for me.

Naito handed the three knives to Kozuki Sukiyaki, saying, "Take them with you when you come to pick you up later."

Kozuki Sukiyaki nodded silently.

He didn't know why Naito wanted to take him away. Did he simply want a hostage? Wouldn't Hiyori be better? She's a great beauty.

Are there any other reasons?

Although they didn't understand, they were powerless to resist.

He wouldn't care if it were just him, but he couldn't let Hiyori get hurt because of it.

Coincidentally, Kozuki Hiyori thought the same thing.

If we resist, my grandfather will definitely be harmed, so we have no choice but to compromise.

If Naito knew what the two of them were thinking, he would definitely burst out laughing again.

It's really hard to keep that up.

Just as I was about to turn and leave.

"Etc!"

Kozuki Hiyori, carrying her luggage, suddenly spoke up.

"Um?"

Naito turned around.

Kozuki Hiyori's slender fingers gripped her luggage bag, not daring to look directly at Naito's face. "Can we really take back Wano Country?"

"Of course you can't do it."

Naito answered without any hesitation, stating it directly.

No matter how powerful a force Kozuki Hiyori assembles, it's all in vain if she doesn't have a single skilled fighter capable of dealing with Kaido.

Kozuki Hiyori hadn't expected this answer, and instinctively looked up at Naito, "Then why—"

"You guys aren't good enough, so I'll step in."

Naito said calmly, "What you can't do, I will."

Kozuki Hiyori's captivating eyes widened. "What... what do you want to do?"

"I am also very interested in the resources of Wano Country,"

Naito smirked. "But I'm different from Kaido. Perhaps I desire even more than you that the people of Wano Country can live happy lives."

At the very least, the people here must be able to support their offspring, preferably several, so that the population can increase and there can be more Hub.

Is that the correct logic?

Is what you're saying true?

Kozuki Hiyori asked somewhat cautiously, her head slightly lowered, her eyebrows raised, her eyes looking up as she timidly gazed at Naito.

"Um?"

Naito tilted his head slightly. "Are you questioning me again?"

An invisible hand gripped Kozuki Hiyori's neck, causing the woman to struggle painfully.

"Why would I need to deceive you? Do you think you can resist me?"

Naito sneered, "Besides, could things get any worse than they are now?"

"I... I understand..."

Kozuki Hiyori stopped struggling and stared intently at Naito. "As long as you don't break your promise, I will do everything in my power."

This guy is probably the only one I can rely on.

Moreover, as he said, things couldn't get any worse than they are now.

Does he really want to make Wano Country a better place?

But he's so domineering...

How can there be such an unreasonable and domineering person?

However, it was this domineering attitude that suddenly gave Hiyori, who had been at a loss, a strange feeling.

She no longer needed to hesitate or waver; she only needed to do as this man said.

"Agreement?"

Naito raised an eyebrow. "If that's what you think, then so be it."

An agreement cannot bind him.

But he was indeed planning to do that.

Only.

Naito frowned slightly. Why was there something strange about this woman's gaze?

He had no idea what Kozuki Hiyori was thinking, otherwise he would have said something like, "That guy is called Stockholm."

But Naito didn't know that, so he only felt that the woman's eyes were somewhat downcast.

It doesn't matter, I've seen plenty of women like that.

It's only natural to feel this way, even if it's not one's own body, given one's still captivating soul.

"Do your jobs."

After leaving those words, Naito soared into the sky.

It's still early; it would be too impolite to visit in the dark.

Let's go back to the Flower Capital and let the owner of this body rest. We'll go to Onigashima tomorrow.

The grandfather and grandson watched the figure disappear into the horizon.

"Hiyori..."

Kozuki Sukiyaki slowly said, "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's nothing, Grandfather."

Kozuki Hiyori turned around, revealing a bright smile, "I am a daughter of a samurai family!"