Path Dependence! Quarry

Once they were far from Onigashima, Naito immediately activated his projection ability, creating an invisible platform that lifted him into the sky, soaring straight into the clouds. Then he changed direction and headed directly towards the direction of Mt. Atama.

This trip was incredibly lucrative.

Enma has been successfully acquired and tamed.

The last resistance force in Wano Country will fall into our hands.

They've also planted spies within the Beasts Pirates.

Finally, he also obtained over two billion in start-up capital and two Devil Fruit without any investment.

He said he'd won.

Teacher Kaido is a good person.

Be gentle with him when we conquer Wano Country next time.

At full speed, the mountain he had seen the night before soon reappeared before Naito's eyes.

It was daytime now, and the mountain stronghold was even more conspicuous under the sunlight.

Naito plummeted like a meteorite, his speed suddenly decreasing just before he crashed into the courtyard of the mountain stronghold.

Clatter.

He landed gently on the ground.

The bandits, who were practicing their swordsmanship against a wooden target in the spacious but crude courtyard, were suddenly stunned.

Then.

Who goes there!

Naturally, the bandits immediately drew their swords at Naito.

"Stop! Stop it, all of you!"

From the dilapidated house on one side, Kozuki Sukiyaki rushed out carrying three swords, shouting at the top of his lungs, "Not the enemy! Put down your weapons!"

If you anger this guy, you're doomed!

Upon hearing Sukiyaki's words, the bandits did not immediately put down their weapons, but hesitated.

"Everyone, stand back!"

A deep, resonant voice rang out.

The bandits, who had been hesitant, immediately obeyed and retreated.

Naito turned his head, and behind Kozuki Sukiyaki, a tall, round figure strode out carrying a knife.

Beside him stood Kozuki Hiyori, who was looking directly at Naito.

"It's you, isn't it!"

The tall, fat man had his pink, fluffy curly hair styled into a bun, wore a coat, and had his chest and round belly exposed.

At this moment, the man, who used the Shutenmaru but was actually called Ashura Doji, glared fiercely at Naito, "You bastard who threatened Lord Sukiyaki and Lord Hiyori!"

"Oh?"

Naito raised an eyebrow, glanced at Kozuki Sukiyaki, then at Kozuki Hiyori, "Is that what you're saying?"

"No, Mr. Ashura has misunderstood..."

Kozuki Hiyori quickly denied it.

"Enough with the nonsense, quickly untie Hiyori and the others!"

Ashura Doji strode forward, blocking the path of Kozuki Hiyori and Kozuki Sukiyaki. "Otherwise, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"

Chapter 54 Path Dependence! Quarry

Ashura Doji was menacing, as if he would draw his sword and stab Naito to the bone if Naito uttered a single word of dissent.

"Restraint?"

Naito felt his sense of threat rising, and he spoke with interest, "You think you're immune to constraints?"

If the path next door is the path of bullying, then this world is the path of threat!

The Giant Kingdom was defeated eight hundred years ago because it was threatened, Joy Boy was probably no better off.

"Wait! You two, please calm down!"

Kozuki Hiyori Naito and Ashura Doji were about to fight, Hiyori quickly stepped between them and separated them.

She looked at Naito with a hint of apology on her face, "I'm sorry, I didn't think it through. When Ashura me about my past experiences, I told him everything, which led to the misunderstanding."

Then, she looked at Ashura Doji, "Mr. Ashura, please don't misunderstand—"

Hiyori wanted to call Naito's name, but realized that Naito hadn't introduced himself at all.

"He, like us, is fighting for the liberation of Wano Country..."

"Make way, Hiyori."

Although he addressed her as "Lord Hiyori," Ashura Doji's actions were hardly respectful; he simply walked past Kozuki Hiyori.

Ultimately, he was originally a bandit, only reforming himself after being subdued by Kozuki Oden.

The only person he truly respected was Kozuki Oden.

The reason I respect Kozuki Hiyori and Kozuki Sukiyaki is simply because they are family members of Kozuki Oden.

"This man is extremely dangerous; I cannot allow him to manipulate you!"

Ashura Doji is already drawing his sword.

"Ashura... don't do anything stupid!"

Kozuki Sukiyaki was also a little impatient.

This mysterious man is more than just someone who threatens people!

"Their fighting spirit is high!"

Naito thought for a moment, "Alright, this is a good opportunity for me to test just how powerful my newfound abilities are."

Ashura Doji is already in his forties, and his strength should not be much different from what it is nine years later.

In the original work, this guy displayed strength close to Jack's; it's safe to say he was on the verge of reaching disaster level.

It is indeed very suitable as a whetstone.

Naito raised his right hand and gently hooked it.

One of the three swords that Kozuki Sukiyaki was holding suddenly flew out of its sheath and into his hand.

"Enma..."

Ashura Doji stared at the knife that Naito held motionless in his hand, still clenching his teeth.

That was Oden's beloved sword!

Although he already knew from Kozuki Hiyori that this guy had tamed Enma, Ashura Doji was still filled with resentment when he saw it with his own eyes.

What right do you have to touch Oden Oden's things!

I'll never forgive you!

Ashura Doji's obese body shot towards him like lightning.

The jet-black blade suddenly pierced the air, tearing through the air as it slashed horizontally.

Naito held the sword in one hand, and Conqueror's Haki and Armament Haki instantly flowed into the Enma in his hand like a stream.

The previously quiet Enma was instantly activated, and the dark, Haki Inazuma eagerly leaped and bounded, adding black ribbons to the blade.

A powerful feeling welled up inside me.

Naito had never learned to use a sword, even though it was one of the basic training exercises in boot camp.

I already said it was a punch delivered with sincerity. If I get distracted by practicing swordsmanship, where does the sincerity come from?

But it doesn't matter; at times like this, all you need to do is swing your sword.

The rest is up to Haki!

Naito raised his longsword high and then brought it down.

The Haki Coating around the blade roared out like a flood, instantly piercing through the air and seemingly distorting space itself due to this powerful force.

"What?"

Ashura Doji's expression changed drastically as he charged forward.

Such Ryuo!

Completely disregarding the attack, sheathed her sword to parry, her Ryuo transforming into a shield.

Boom!

Like a poor wild boar that accidentally walked onto the railway tracks and was hit head-on by a locomotive, Ashura Doji was instantly blasted away.

It crashed through the wall behind it, broke the tall trees outside the village, and finally slammed into a mountain on the other side of the dense forest.

Visibly, the mountain was trembling violently, large chunks of rock were tumbling down, and flocks of birds were taking flight from the forest.

"Ashura!"

Kozuki Sukiyaki couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Not bad."

Naito swung his knife again, satisfied.

The Haki Inazuma that Coating Enma had disappeared, and Enma had returned to calm, as no more Haki was being poured into it.

Based on his previous encounter with Hanafuda, without using projection abilities, his control over this body using only Haki would be roughly at the level of the Tobi Roppo.

Now, with Enma by his side, this single strike sent Ashura Doji flying.

They're roughly at the level of the Shichibukai.

"Oden Two-Sword Style: Togen Totsuka!!"

Slammed through the wall and piercing the dense forest passage outside, the bloodied and battered Ashura Doji sped towards them.

Even faster than him were his two knives.

I don't know where he pulled out another knife, but it's not something to worry about. Kaido can pull out a Hassaikai club from behind his back anytime.

Ashura Doji roared, his twin swords Coating in invisible energy.

As he swung his blade, the air was sliced apart before it even had a chance to utter a sound! A massive, X-shaped Flying Slash through the air!

The Togen Totsuka left an indelible scar on Kaido's waist.

Upon seeing this move, Kozuki Hiyori and Kozuki Sukiyaki were completely stunned.

Flying Slash?