Rocks vs. Two Emperors

Who is it?

"Jack the Drought, the man with a billion-dollar bounty!"

Murata Ichiro's face showed fear.

During this period, many retainers of the Kozuki Family died at the hands of that man, and several of their strongholds were destroyed.

Lycaon shook his head as he listened. What was it about Kozuki Oden that made him so appealing? He'd been dead for so many years, yet so many samurai still served the Kozuki Family.

Moreover, judging from what this guy said, it seemed that the woman named Kozuki rallied the crowd, and these remnants who had been hiding in the past immediately and secretly gathered together.

Nika inherited some of Luffy's personality traits and completely ignored these long-winded explanations.

"Does this have anything to do with our mission?"

"Lord Gluttony, didn't you come here to join the fun?" Lycaon was speechless.

"Fine, let me ask you, do you know what Kozuki Sukiyaki?"

Nika stared at Murata Ichiro, ready to leave immediately if the other man said no.

"You mean Sukiyaki?" Murata Ichiro nodded quickly. "The former shogun and Her Highness the princess were together at... a secret base."

"I need to see him. Lead the way!"

The so-called secret base is anything but secret.

It is located in the Kuri Ruins, inside a hollowed-out mountainside.

Led by Murata Ichiro, Nika and Lycaon quickly entered the area.

The two were led to a reception room in the cave. The room was furnished with tatami mats and a simple tea table, but nothing else.

Not long after, Kozuki Sukiyaki and Kozuki Hiyori appeared together.

Lycaon's gaze was fixed on Kozuki Sukiyaki, or more precisely, on the other person's face.

The old man had half of his cheek missing skin and flesh, and the newly grown skin had a twisted texture, making him look extremely ferocious.

"Old man, you're something else, actually tearing off your own face just to remove the 'mark' on it?"

The master left a teleportation mark on the other person's face to make it easier to find them next time.

Unexpectedly, the old man was also ruthless, and he directly tore off his own face.

This is also why they didn't teleport to Kozuki Sukiyaki's side immediately upon arriving.

Coordinates... lost.

Upon hearing this, Kozuki Sukiyaki sighed and knelt down:

"You've misunderstood. The injury on your face is from a sword-forging incident... Have you ever heard of a 'sacrificial furnace'?"

What kind of sacrificial furnace?

"Simply put, before forging a sword, a person is thrown into the furnace as a sacrifice. A sword forged in this fire has a chance of becoming a demon sword."

"So, you threw yourself into the furnace to forge a sword?"

Lycaon touched his chin in surprise. "What a ruthless old man."

Kozuki Sukiyaki speechless. Did he really need to throw himself into the furnace?

"No, it was just an accident. I accidentally fell in. Anyway, I haven't forgotten my promise to you. The ten Famous Swords you requested are ready."

That's obviously a lie.

In fact, he had no choice but to resort to this evil method in order to complete the task assigned by Dimon. However, the one who sacrificed himself to the furnace was not himself, but the captured Beasts Pirates.

Furthermore, only living people could perform the ritual at the furnace, but when he threw the pirates into the furnace, they tricked him, causing him to fall in as well.

Nika wasn't interested in any of that; he only wanted to complete his master's task.

Where's the knife?

"Please wait a moment... Mr. Denjiro."

Kozuki Hiyori called softly towards the outside.

The retainer Denjiro pushed open the door and entered, carrying ten samurai swords, which he placed one by one on the table.

Nika casually picked up a knife, drew the blade, and then quickly closed it again.

He knew nothing about the quality of knives, nor could he tell whether these knives met their owner's requirements.

Looking at Lycaon, Lycaon did the same.

Kozuki Hiyori spoke softly:

"Please rest assured, both of you. These knives were crafted by my grandfather using the techniques for 'Skillful Grade Sword,' and they meet your requirements."

As she spoke, the image of Dimon wearing a mask flashed through her mind, and she hesitated for a moment before asking:

"Didn't that hero come?"

Lycaon narrowed his eyes slightly. This woman seemed particularly concerned about his master?

Unsure of her master's attitude towards her, Lycaon didn't want to say anything more.

He carefully put away all ten Famous Swords, then immediately stood up and said:

"My Lord Gluttony, the mission is complete. Time to move on to the next location."

"Etc!"

Kozuki Hiyori hurriedly said, "I think there might be a possibility for us to cooperate!"

Nika didn't rush to get up. "On the way here, I heard your name is Kozuki Hiyori, and Kozuki Toki is your mother?"

"Yes..." Kozuki Hiyori asked tentatively, surprised, "And you are?"

"I am Gluttony, one of the Seven Deadly Sins. You may call me... Nika."

Nika!?

Kozuki Hiyori's pupils constricted sharply, and she covered her mouth in surprise.

This name... it wasn't unfamiliar to her!

Chapter 239 Rocks vs. the Two Emperors

Nika, the Warrior of Liberation, the God of the Sun.

She had heard this name from her father more than once when she was very young.

Nika will bring liberation!

[The Sun God will appear; he will definitely appear in 20 years, and he will definitely come to Wano Country!]

Until then, we can only wait!

That was what my father and mother said on an ordinary morning 15 years ago.

After saying these words, the father went to the Flower Capital as usual and danced naked in front of the General's Mansion.

Kozuki Hiyori was very excited:

"Are you Lord Nika? Are you truly the God of the Sun?"

"Ah?"

Nika had no idea what this woman was so excited about.

Kozuki Hiyori said urgently, "My father once made a prophecy that the Sun God Nika would liberate Wano Country. If you really are Nika..."

"It has nothing to do with me."

Nika yawned, her tone lazy:

"I am not the Sun God you know. I am [Gluttony] of the Seven Deadly Sins, sent by my Lord to carry out a certain mission in this country. I ask you, where did the fruit of Time-Time Fruit that your mother ate go after she died?"

He had absolutely no interest in any prophecy.

Kozuki Hiyori's eyes darkened, and she silently sat back down, placing her hands between her knees and clenching her fists tightly.

Gluttony, one of the Seven Deadly Sins, is a high-ranking official who possesses the title of Original Sin

According to the intelligence she gathered, each of the Seven Deadly Sins' executives possesses strength comparable to an Emperor, and if they were willing to take action, they could definitely drive Kaido away.

Unfortunately, this official seemed completely uninterested.

Kozuki Hiyori a mind racing, he realized that perhaps only by speaking to the Lord of the Seven Deadly Sins and pleading with him could he have a sliver of hope.

"Lord Nika, after my mother died, her remains were never found. Regarding your question, I don't know."

She took a deep breath, her eyes regaining hope. "Your mission in Wano Country is to find the Time-Time Fruit, right? I can assist you!"

Nika patted his behind and stood up. "If you can find it... let's go, Wolf."

Lycaon grinned, picked up the ten Famous Swords, and followed him outside.

"Lord Gluttony, do you really think that woman can find the Time-Time Fruit?"

That's not necessarily true.

"You really think so?"

Lycaon was stunned.

The rebirth of the Time-Time Fruit within Wano Country is a low-probability event, and they were only carrying out this mission with a "let's see what happens" attitude.

Soon, the two left the Kozuki Clan's secret base.

"Next, we need to find the Ancient Weapons..."

Lycaon quickly explained what Ancient Weapons were.

Nika tapped his fist lightly against his palm, then said in realization, "In short, Pluton is a very large ship, isn't that right?"

"That's right, I suspect it's hidden underground. Should we dig a tunnel leading underground? I'm very good at digging tunnels."

Lycaon gave himself a thumbs-up.

Nika scratched his head, thinking, "Wano Country is so big, how long will it take to dig it all out?"

"The Beasts Pirates have occupied this country for many years, haven't they? Why don't you ask them about it?"

"Good idea, it just so happens that Kaido isn't in Wano Country right now."

After some discussion, the two decided to go to the Flower Capital and directly find the Beasts Pirates' All-Stars.

While Katakuri were carrying out their mission.

Hachinosu.

A huge raft landed on the north side of the island without attracting any attention.

"Hahaha... I'm back, Hachinosu!"

Rocks was the first to jump off the raft.

Harald reluctantly tied the rope to a rock on the shore before saying:

"This island is now Ochoku's territory. Do you think he'll welcome you?"

"Ochoku? Hmph, that traitor..."

Rocks snorted coldly, his anger rising at the mere thought of Ochoku's face.

This is the guy who kidnapped Shakky and sold her to the Celestial Dragons.

Although Shakky is not a member of the Rocks Pirates, she is also known as the "treasure of Hachinosu".

Rocks wasn't going to let that bastard get away with doing this on his turf.

"Um?"

Suddenly, Rocks frowned.