"What?!"
"Bai Xiaoji was captured by the navy?!!"
In the Shogun's Mansion in Hanato, Wano Country, several captains of the Whitebeard Pirates sat on the ground at the invitation of Oden and told Kozuki Oden the purpose of their visit.
Upon hearing the news that Whitebeard had been captured, Kozuki Oden was shocked and exclaimed in disbelief. He had never thought that a figure like Whitebeard would be captured by the navy.
"It's a new navy, not a navy"
"These are two different forces led by different people."
"It's no use saying this now, Oden. We want you to help us rescue Dad!"
Marco tried to correct the differences between the Navy and the New Navy, but seeing Kozuki Oden's puzzled look, he shook his head and did not waste time on such details.
As he spoke, Marco's hand had already grabbed Oden's forearm, and he looked at Oden with anticipation.
"You don't have to tell me, this is natural!"
"Bai Xiaoji is my elder brother, and we are half-brothers who drank the sworn brotherhood wine together!"
Kozuki Oden clenched his fists and agreed without hesitation. As he spoke, a strong aura surged from him. It was obvious that as a younger brother, he was extremely concerned about Whitebeard's capture.
"Great, let's get going!"
All the squad leaders felt the powerful aura emanating from Mitsuru Oden, and they all showed joy on their faces and shouted happily.
"Wait, wait, Lord Oden!"
"You can't leave Wano Country. If you leave, what will happen to Kuri? What will happen to the people of Wano Country?"
"Lord Sukiyaki is about to pass the position of Shogun to you. How can you leave at this time?!"
At this moment, a young samurai suddenly stood up from a corner of the living room and loudly objected. The urgent and resounding voice of dissent immediately silenced the room, and the captains of the Whitebeard Pirates all turned their heads and looked in the direction of the voice.
Kozuki Oden, who was sitting above the main guard at the table, frowned when he heard this and looked at the samurai in the corner.
Firefox Kin'emon.
This is one of Kozuki Oden's retainers and one of Oden's most loyal subordinates.
Looking at Kin'emon who stood up to object, Oden glanced at him and said in a deep voice: "You don't need to say more about this matter."
"I will inform my father personally."
"Bai Xiaoji is my brother. No matter what, I can't just sit back and watch."
"No matter who my opponent is, I will rescue Bai Xiaoji!"
In the past, when Oden encountered opposition from his subordinates, he would never reject them so directly. He was an easygoing person, and even if his opinions differed from those of his subordinates, he would seriously consider their suggestions.
But when it comes to Whitebeard, Oden showed unprecedented determination.
The determination he displayed also made Kin'emon's breathing pause. Even though he had thousands of words in his heart, he was unable to say them at this moment.
He knew Kozuki Oden very well. This man was actually somewhat similar to Luffy, somewhat naive, somewhat childish, and, in the eyes of others, somewhat willful. But once they made up their minds about something, no matter how others persuaded them, they would never change their minds.
Kin'emon knew his master's character too well, and he knew that he had no way to change Oden's will.
“Bang!!!”
Suddenly, Kin'emon knelt down on the tatami, kowtowed to Kozuki Oden, and performed a great salute.
Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Kin'emon raised his head and said in a low voice, "Since you are determined to leave Wano Country, please allow me to follow you!"
"As your retainer, I must serve you."
Although he said he was serving, Kin'emon's purpose was actually to follow Oden, thinking that after Oden finished his business, he would be the first to persuade Oden to return home.
Oden is not a man who is content with what he has. If he is given the opportunity to go out to sea, there is no telling when this guy will return to Wano Country.
"no!"
"You have to stay and manage Jiuli for me!"
In response to Kin'emon's request, Oden refused bluntly.
The opponent this time is the New Navy, a powerful force that can capture Whitebeard alive. The risk factor of rescuing Whitebeard is too high.
Oden was very clear about this. When he agreed to go out to sea with Marco and others, he had actually prepared himself mentally for the possibility of not being able to come back alive.
That's why he couldn't take Kin'emon with him.
He needs loyal retainers to protect Kuri for him. In case he really has no way to come back, Momonosuke needs someone to take care of him and assist him.
"Lord Oden!!!"
When Kin'emon heard Oden reject him, he immediately shouted in excitement.
Seeing Kin'emon's expression, Oden stood up and walked in front of Kin'emon. He gently placed his hands on Kin'emon's shoulders and said softly, "Kinemon, you are one of the people I trust the most."
"Please help me look after Momonosuke and Hiyori while I'm gone."
Oden showed great trust in Kin'emon and entrusted his wife and children to this loyal retainer.
Looking at Kozuki Oden who was full of trust in him, Kin'emon was overwhelmed with emotions, tears in his eyes, and nodded reluctantly.
The rescue operation should be carried out as soon as possible, but the Moby Dick suffered some damage when crossing the Wano Country's national defense barrier, and it took a day for emergency repairs.
Taking advantage of this period of time, Kozuki Oden personally went to see his father and informed him of his plan to leave.
Sukiyaki was naturally opposed, but facing his son's determination, his opposition was of no use.
When Oden was about to leave, Kozuki Sukiyaki called his son to stop him, and then took down the famous sword passed down from generation to generation in the Kozuki clan, the Twenty-one Swords of Quick Swords - Nidaime Kitetsu, from the knife rack in his study and handed it to Oden.
Considering that his son was a two-sword swordsman, Sukiyaki also went to the treasury and took out another national treasure of their Wano country, the Supreme Great Sword Twelve Works - Daitenta Mitsuyo.
"This father?"
Subconsciously reaching out to take the two national treasure-level swords handed to him by Sukiyaki, Kozuki Oden felt as if something was blocking his chest, and he didn't know what to say for a moment.
Every century, a powerful warrior or a master swordsmith would appear in Wano Country. Famous swords like Shusui, Ame-no-Habakiri, and Enma were all passed down from Wano Country.
However, even in a country like Wano Country, there are very few famous swords of the level of Daidenta Mitsuyo and Nidaime Kitetsu.
Ever since Oden "lost" Ame-no-Habakiri and Enma, his swords have become relatively ordinary weapons, but after obtaining Daiten Mitsuyo and Nidaime Kitetsu, Oden can be said to have transformed from a bicycle into a motorcycle, and his weapons have been upgraded to an unknown level.
"These things were originally meant to be given to you."
"Now, it's just a little earlier."
"Oden, I'm already old. You have to come back quickly after you finish your business at sea this time."
"The future of Wano Country rests on your shoulders!"
Sukiyaki also sensed something from Oden's expression and emotions when he was talking to him before. From the moment his son entered the door, there was a hint of determination in his eyes.
Oden really can't hide his emotions. Although Sukiyaki doesn't have any "insight", he has lived to this age and has been the general for so long, so it is not difficult for him to see through Oden at a glance.
"Um!"
"After I rescue Bai Xiaoji, I will rush back to Wano Country as soon as possible!"
Kozuki Oden stood up, tied the two long swords given by his father around his waist, made a solemn promise, bid farewell to his father, and returned to Kuri.
That night, Oden spent all his time with his family.
Although Momonosuke grew up under the wings of his parents, he also experienced a period of hardship in his childhood. As he grew older, although Momonosuke was still innocent, his mental development was also rapid.
Although the innate cowardice in his character still exists, he has made great progress under Oden's guidance and instruction over the years.
Oden was a guy who liked to write a diary. In his spare time, he would tell his son, who was gradually becoming sensible, about the adventures he had experienced at sea, and tell Momonosuke about the stories of his two former captains, Whitebeard and Roger.
His "Diary Illusion" had no chance to affect Kaido's daughter, but it deeply affected Momonosuke.
The next day, at noon.
After being seen off by his family, Kozuki Oden followed Marco and others and boarded the Moby Dick.
"boom--"
A sharp whistle pierced the quiet afternoon, followed by the roar of cannons exploding on Sphinx Island, Whitebeard's hometown.
“Go ahead!”
"Kill all of Whitebeard's fellow countrymen and avenge our brothers who died at his hands!"
Several ships flying pirate flags docked on the shoal. The pirates on the ships cheered and jumped off the deck. Looking at the town in the distance, bloodthirsty smiles appeared in the pirates' eyes.
“Bang—”
“Bang—”
Just as the pirates finished gathering on the shore and were preparing to charge towards the town, the ground suddenly shook slightly and the sound of heavy footsteps reached everyone's ears.
The pirates all turned their heads when they heard the sound and saw a sloppy-looking, burly young man wearing black denim overalls walking towards the shore.
"Who is that?"
The pirates looked at the burly young man walking towards them, sizing him up and down, feeling puzzled.
To the pirates, it was a new face.
The young man had a face full of flesh, and a white beard on his upper lip that curved upward like a crescent moon. His golden hair was scattered behind him, with only two small braids on both sides of his cheeks.
What is even more strange is that on the neck of this burly young man, there is a thin and short old lady wearing a leopard print shawl.
"Weeble, you must remember that you are Whitebeard's son!"
"Your father is not at home, you have to protect his home on his behalf!"
"Let's kill all the pirates who came to the island!"
The old lady patted Edward Weeble's head gently and said something creepy.
"Yes, Mom!"
Edward Weible held the same long-handled crescent-shaped sword as Cong Yunqi's in one hand, and nodded with a silly smile.
"Clam?"
"What is that old woman saying? Did you all hear it?"
"Captain, I heard it. She said that 'Pig' is Whitebeard's son and wants to kill us all."
“Ha! Hahahahaha!!!”
"Whitebeard's son? Where does Whitebeard get a son? I'm still Whitebeard's father, hahahaha!"
Nearly a hundred pirates gathered on the coast heard the conversation between the mother and son. Instead of showing any fear, they laughed at each other's arrogance.
However, as Edward Wembley approached, he swung the crescent-shaped sword in his hand high back. The next second, the long sword swept across, and the sword light shot out.
The laughter lingering on the shore suddenly stopped.
The battle started quickly and ended quickly.
In just a few minutes, the pirates' corpses covered the shallows and their blood dyed the nearby sea red.
"Mom, do you think I am really Whitebeard's son?"
"They say Whitebeard has no son."
Edward Weeble, covered in blood, glanced at the corpses on the ground, picked his nose, and asked his mother.
"Duk--"
Bakingom Stussy knocked Weeble on the forehead, rolled down from his neck, skillfully took out a wanted poster of Whitebeard from his arms, and handed it to his son.
"Is this a mirror?" Weeble asked with a simple smile as he looked at the wanted poster handed to him.
"This is what your dad looks like!"
"Look, they're exactly the same! Aren't they exactly the same?!"
"You look so much alike, how could you not be Whitebeard's biological son?"
Bakingom Stussy yelled sharply, and upon hearing this, Weeble showed a guilty look on his face. Like a child, he admitted his mistake and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was wrong."
Bakingom Stussy patted his son's calf gently and said with a smile, "Let's go back to town."
"Your father is going to die soon. As his son, you will inherit his estate after he dies."
"It's only natural."
"We still have a lot of things to do next."
Bakingom Stussy jumped onto Weeble's shoulders and sat on his son's neck again.
The two people, one big and one small, turned and walked towards the town in the distance.
As the sea breeze blew and the tide rose and fell, the corpses on the shallows were swept into the sea by the waves, and the smell of blood in the air gradually dissipated.
Only the pirate group docked on the shore witnessed the cruel scene happening on the beach.
Early February, Haiyuan calendar year 1510.
In front of the naval headquarters of Marinford, the navy's warships were divided into two columns and lined up in a row, forming a wide sea channel.
On the coast, the headquarters' navy, in neat uniforms, led by Marshal Zhan Guo, had been waiting on the coast early.
At the end of the distant sea route, a slender snow-colored warship appeared in the sight of the navy.
It was a warship flying a flag with a golden phoenix pattern, and as the warship appeared in the sight of the headquarters navy.
The naval port is filled with naval troops, and it is so quiet that you can hear a pin drop.
The sailors held their breath, their eyes closely following the ship in the distance, not even daring to breathe deeply.
"What a big scene—"
"I never thought that one day I would be able to return to Marinford openly."
"It's really thanks to you, Whitebeard."
On the deck of the warship Dawn, Ji Guoyuan stood at the bow, holding the railing with both hands, glanced at the two rows of warships "lining up to welcome" and his eyes immediately fell on the naval port.
Behind Sengoku, Garp and Zephyr stood on both sides. When Tsugakuni Yoriichi looked at them, they were also carefully observing Tsugakuni Yoriichi whom they had not seen for a long time.
The youthfulness on Yuanyi's face had long since disappeared without a trace.
As he grew older, the calm and peaceful temperament that emanated from Jigoku Yoshiichi became more and more obvious.
"Tsugikoku Yoriichi"
As the warship Dawn approached the port, the navy officers of the headquarters looked at Yoriichi Tsugakuni at the bow of the ship, and suddenly felt dry in their mouths and swallowed involuntarily.
Although Yunyi's aura was no different from that of an ordinary person, the navy still felt a chill in their hearts after seeing him. The awe from the bottom of their hearts was completely beyond their control.
A man's reputation is like the shadow of a tree.
The name Tsugikuni Yoriichi itself has a special magic for the navy.
"Long time no see."
"Warring States Marshal."
(End of this chapter)
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