Katakuri instinctively widened his eyes. He could "see" it; his Observation Haki, which allowed him to foresee the future, allowed him to see what would happen next.
He knew Kuro's trajectory, where Kuro would appear, and which part of his body would be cut open.
What he 'saw' was Kuro appearing behind him, slowly sheathing his sword, and then having a large gash cut from his right shoulder to his left waist.
Logically, since he saw it, he could have dodged it. As long as he used his ability in advance to turn into a glutinous rice ball and split his body, he wouldn't be able to harm him.
Thinking this way, he did it, but...
call.
Just as the wind brushed past his body, Katakuri had just had this thought when, as if sensing something, he suddenly turned his head and saw that Kuro had already appeared behind him, still in the posture of drawing his sword and raising it.
Seeing him turn his head to look, Kuro straightened up, and Shusui twirled the sword in her hand before the tip of the blade began to go into its sheath.
At this moment, Katakuri's chest area transformed into a mochi ball and bloomed, as if deliberately dodging the attack, creating a gap similar to the mark left by Shusui.
Did you dodge it?
Katakuri looked down, staring blankly at his chest. He really wanted to say that he had dodged it, and he was even about to say it just now.
Even if it were a golden lion, he could still withstand the attack... and so on.
But just as he was about to say those words, he froze again, because he 'saw' the sight of his wound gushing blood in the next instant, and the words spoken by the person behind him.
Can't you hear me?
Behind him, Kuro sheathed Shusui, while Katakuri repeated, "The soft sound of the divine wind."
laugh!!
Blood spurted from the gap in Katakuri's deliberately exposed chest, and then his body lurched forward and crashed to the ground.
Kuro smacked his lips and looked back. "You, at the very end, you're still quoting my lines."
There was no reply, only the body rising and falling, indicating that he was still alive.
He couldn't dodge Kuro's attack.
Because there's no escaping it.
Even if you can foresee it, it doesn't mean your body can keep up.
There are too many times when you witness something happen and your body doesn't have time to react. Even though Katakuri is highly trained, he still wouldn't be able to react in time if he encountered Kuro, who is even more extraordinary.
Katakuri could see it, but he didn't have time to react because Kuro was faster and stronger.
Kuro didn't hold back; although he used Shusui, it was a great secret technique in itself.
But this is Katakuri after all, and one ultimate technique certainly can't kill him. Clow Reed really can't kill him either; he still needs to make him a Shichibukai.
Kuro lit another cigar, took a drag, and exhaled a puff of smoke. Looking at Katakuri's undulating body, he said, "I won. Let bygones be bygones. Be a good Shichibukai and stop trying to pull any tricks."
Of course, Katakuri still did not answer.
But Kuro didn't care; this kind of man was someone who kept his promises.
Kuro is just taking advantage of his ability to keep his promises. Otherwise, who would want to duel with him? They would have found another way long ago, and might not even have included him in the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
But now the opportunity has come. Not only is the other party making a choice, but he is also making a choice. Whether it is based on strength or character, choosing the better one will naturally prevent him from failing.
Katakuri and Yamato were both good choices, but Yamato wouldn't agree, so he naturally chose Katakuri.
If you want the position of Shichibukai again, you'll have to defeat the existing Shichibukai and take their place.
This was a rule set by Kuro beforehand; although it wasn't explicitly stated, everyone knew it.
The Seven Warlords of the Sea under his leadership do not accept major defeats. If a defeat becomes newsworthy and cannot be suppressed, then the Seven Warlords will be replaced.
Now that Katakuri has won his bet, the last vacancy in the Seven Warlords of the Sea is filled, and he no longer needs to worry about the Seven Warlords.
He ignored Katakuri lying there and went straight to the castle tower. Kuro, who was prepared, appeared there and directed the Marines to carry Katakuri to the medical room for treatment, while also preparing the contract for the Shichibukai.
As usual, the last shipping route is handed over to Katakuri, who can collect transit taxes, but 20% of the total revenue must be handed over to the World Government, 15% to the Navy, and 15% to G-3.
Although he's in Wano Country, he hasn't lost his title as the commander of G-3. The current Wano Country could even be called G-3 Fortress, just a bit bigger.
Following Mr. Kuro's instructions, he gave him a quick bandage and treatment, then had Kuro take the contract with him and deliver it to the harbor below.
There are other people waiting downstairs. If you need treatment, go back and get it treated. Once you're healed, you can sign the contract.
"Alright, that's almost done."
In the main hall, Kuro, a cigar dangling from his lips, leaned back in a recliner. "The last piece of the puzzle is complete. With the Seven Warlords of the Sea watching over the first half, including the front of the New World, we can keep many pirates at bay. As for my place, in Wano Country, no pirates can usually get in. It's safe!"
How could it not be stable?
Kuzan hasn't returned yet; he alone can hold off a large number of pirates...
Where is Kuzan?
Kuro stroked his chin and asked, "Kas is back, but Kuzan isn't back yet?"
"Mr. Kuro, there's still no news about Mr. Kuzan," Kuro said honestly.
Indeed, they couldn't contact him. Even as a member of the Spider Crew, Kro couldn't reach Kuzan.
"This guy... he didn't just run away, did he? He said he was coming to me to find a job!"
Kuro rolled his eyes, but after thinking about it, he let it go. The lazy man hadn't refused, so he figured it was just a part-time job.
Kuro didn't think Kuzan would be in trouble; otherwise, intelligence would have already been sent over regarding the battle fluctuations. The fact that there was no movement now clearly meant that he had dealt with the situation and run away.
But whether there's one more or one less, Kuro doesn't care. If he's determined to stay here, then Wano Country won't be in trouble. The situation has now stabilized, and as time goes on, Wano Country will become more and more stable. At that time, Kuro himself will also become more and more stable.
He's been staying here, not actively contacting the outside world anymore. Even though this place is the back end of the new world, I doubt anyone would want to come to such a dangerous place.
Before Kaido ruled Wano Country, it was very difficult for anyone to go up there. After Kaido ruled it, no one has been able to enter for twenty years. Now that it's Kuro's turn, is he going to do a worse job than Kaido?
Wano Country it is!
From now on, his territory will be Wano Country.
No one can move him an inch. He's had enough and he's not leaving again!
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