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Erza pointed at the black charcoal snake and said:
"Kill it. Use this thing to regain the mythical beast Yamata no Orochi fruit and grant it to outstanding talents."
Yamato's eyes lit up and he said:
"Good stuff, really good stuff, with this thing I can hunt other devil fruit users at will."
The three colors of domineering on the sea are certainly standard for the strong, but a powerful devil fruit is even more indispensable. You can see that among the four emperors, Whitebeard and Charlotte Linlin are parahuman, Kaido is animal, and so on. With powerful devil fruits, they can form a devil fruit army to conquer all directions.
Kozuki Hiyori made a quick decision and chopped towards Kurozumi Orochi's head. The latter just dodged the attack once or twice before his head was beheaded.
Next, Yamato used his mythical beast ability to spit ice to freeze and kill Orochi for the second time. Erza shot the arrow in Kurozumi Orochi's heart to kill him for the third time. Black Maria used her devil fruit ability to inject venom into his body to complete the fourth kill.
"This has already happened four times. This guy deserves to die..."
Before he could finish his words, the Black Charcoal Snake suddenly transformed into a mythical beast. The four remaining heads opened their fanged mouths and emitted a foul odor.
"You forced me to do this, it was you..."
"Noisy!"
A flash of lightning passed by, and Erza brandished the domineering sword with the added armament color, and cut off the four heads that appeared on their own in one breath. With the eight heads cut off, Kurozumi Orochi was dead and returned to his ordinary physical state.
Taking this opportunity, Erza put on the devil fruit extraction gloves, and with her left hand she randomly took a piece of flesh from the dead body, and with her right hand she took out a fruit for conversion.
Soon, the fruit in his right hand turned into the form of the mythical beast Snake Fruit, Yamata-no-Orochi. A flash of light appeared, as if witnessing the inheritance and change of some kind of power.
Erza gently stroked the newly minted mythical beast-type devil fruit with a calm expression.
She couldn't say she liked devil fruits that much, nor did she dislike them. If she came across a devil fruit she liked, she might eat one.
"Hiyori, do you want to eat?"
Kozuki Hiyori rejected it with disdain:
"Although Yamata no Orochi is a top mythical beast devil fruit, it was taken by Kurozumi no Orochi. I don't want to take it, and eight heads are too ugly."
"It's up to you. I'll keep it safe and tell the master when I get back."
Chapter 31: Inazuma's Transformation, a Potion to Temporarily Restore Youth
After killing Kurozumi Orochi, the patrol team and the Oniwabanshu who had previously been loyal to Kurozumi Orochi swore allegiance to Kaido and Shangguan Wen without any integrity.
This made Yamato gasp in anger. If she had not signed the [Female Contract Book] with Shangguan Wen before, she would have wanted to kill these unfaithful and unrighteous people on the spot. Now, she naturally put her contract master's mission first.
"As the saying goes, if loyalty isn't absolute, it's absolutely disloyal. This is your last chance to be loyal to my father, Kaido. The Whitebeard Pirates will be attacking in a few days. As a token of your loyalty, you must fight on the front lines alongside the beasts!"
The Oniwabanshu and the patrol team looked at each other. This was their last chance. No one liked traitors. If they dared to shrink back, Yamato would definitely kill them on the spot.
"Yes!"
Yamato nodded in satisfaction
Then Hiyori gave the order:
"Next, follow me and tell the daimyo of other Inazuma areas to hand over everything they have, whether it's money, food, or land!"
Heading towards these areas, perhaps there are still people who support the Kozuki family as a hidden family, but the past is the past, and the present is the present. She, Kozuki Hiyori, is already Shangguan Wen's person, so she naturally has to follow the will of her master. Even if her brother Kozuki Momonosuke is here, he will personally chop off the other party's head under the master's order.
Soon, the civilians thought that the killing was targeted at them, but they found that the first victims were the usually high-ranking daimyo and the samurai they supported.
"Kozuki Hiyori, I am the daimyo of Baiwu, a relative of the Kozuki family, and your..."
Kozuki Hiyori swung her sword and beheaded the enemy without hesitation, and coldly commanded her men to kill. There was no hesitation or mercy in her eyes, only loyalty to her master.
"In this chaotic world, the frivolous kinship of insects is all lies. You chose to collude with the Kurozumi Orochi, oppressing and harming Inazuma. Today is the day you pay for your sins."
With the fall of Daimyo Hakumai, the surrounding samurai were hesitant to act, some choosing to lay down their weapons and surrender, while others tried to resist to the end. However, the Beast Pirates led by Yamato and other women and the Hundred Alliance Army who had joined them were well-trained and coordinated, and they quickly defeated these stubborn enemies one by one.
Kozuki Hiyori knows very well that true change is not just a change of power, but a change of blood and fire.
Yamato stood up and said to the Beasts Pirates and the Hundred Alliance Army who followed him:
"Pass the order down. For those who voluntarily surrender, as long as they are willing to reform themselves and contribute to rebuilding their homes, we will forgive their past. However, those who continue to commit evil will be severely punished!"
Although her voice was soft, it carried unquestionable power, penetrating the clamor of the battlefield and reaching everyone's ears.
In the following days, Hiyori Kozuki, Yamato and other teams liberated Kuri, Hime, Udon, Suzugo and other places one by one. Wherever they went, they were warmly welcomed by the oppressed civilians.
They came out of their homes one after another, holding the few pieces of food and clean water in their trembling but hopeful hands, and expressed their gratitude to Hiyori Kozuki and his team with tears of gratitude.
But Hiyori Kozuki did not accept it. Instead, she distributed the rice seized from the rooms of daimyo in Kuri, Nozomi, Usagi, Suzugo and other places to these suffering civilians, and told them that Wano Country has disappeared and there is a new country now, Inazuma!
On a high building somewhere in the Flower Capital, Shangguan Wen looked down at everything happening below. Next to him was Kawamatsu who was bound by chains, and Kaido who was drinking and looking down.
"Killing these daimyos will allow us to, no, Inazuma, become a brand new logistics base?"
Shangguan Wen held the wine glass and shook it slightly.
"Of course, we must first eradicate the internal hidden dangers, eliminate the blood-sucking insects that may rebel at any time, and eliminate the spies planted by other forces. Only then can we grow new food species here, upgrade the equipment, and so on. Only then can we turn it into a brand new logistics base."
“I arrived late. If I had come earlier, the design would have been better than I expected.”
Kaido drank the wine in one gulp and put it on the table. Jin beside him hurriedly filled it up.
"Ah, ha ha ha, you're so brave, let me wait and see what you will change Inazuma into."
"At least it's better than now. I want to build Inazuma into the new hope of the new world. What the World Government can do, the Beasts can do too. What the World Government can't do, the Beasts must do even more. Only with comparison will the world have a choice. Before that, we must first defeat the invading Whitebeard."
Referring to his former teammate, now one of his rivals, Kaido said dissatisfiedly:
"Why is it defeat, not kill? And you're making us play the same pirate-raising game as the World Government."
Shangguan Wen took out a feng shui map from his shadow. On the map was a sea chart that the Beasts Pirates had collected and drawn over the years.
"The so-called World Government, in my opinion, is nothing more than a large pirate group. Those who steal a hook will be executed, and those who steal a country will be made a duke."
Jin couldn't help but interrupt and ask:
"Sir Shangguan, what does it mean that those who steal a hook will be executed, but those who steal a country will be made a marquis?"
"It means that those who steal the hook will be executed, and those who usurp power will become princes. Jin is from the Lunaria tribe, you should understand what I mean."
Jhin nodded. The overthrow of the once huge kingdom and the persecution of the Lunalia people on the Red Earth Continent proved this.
Shangguan Wen continued to explain Kaido:
"The current Hundred Beasts has no way of taking over the Whitebeard Pirates' territory. To be more precise, it has no way of maintaining stability and gaining benefits after taking it over. Rather than showing off its strength and being tacitly targeted by the other three emperors and the World Government, it is better to let Whitebeard live so that we can take the opportunity to develop our own strength. The Twin Emperors' pirate groups have appeared before. The World Government at most thinks that the Hundred Beasts I joined is a beggar version of the Rocks Pirates."
Upon hearing this, Kaido approved of Shangguan Wen's plan, but still looked unwilling:
"My dear son-in-law, I really can't accept this. I've wanted to beat up that old bastard Whitebeard for a long time. He didn't bully me back then in the Rocks Pirates. I've wanted to kill Whitebeard and send him off."
"There will be plenty of opportunities in the future, so let's just keep them alive for now."
Kaido nodded. In order to expand the power of the beasts, he could only keep a low profile.
"Wait, leave that old fellow Whitebeard to me, my Thunder Bagua is already thirsty for it."
Shangguan Wen pulled out a bottle of green potion from the shadows. This was the potion for today's sign-in, and he had one. He shook it in front of Kaido:
"No, I would rather fight the young Whitebeard myself. This bottle of medicine can restore Whitebeard to 20 years of youth, and the validity period is 5 days."
Upon hearing that they could regain their youth by 20 years, Kaido and Jin couldn't help but widen their eyes. Not only women desire youth, but men do too. Especially Kaido, who pursues fighting, hopes that his body can be kept in the best condition to fight.
"It would be a shame to give this thing to that old man Whitebeard."
Shangguan Wen disagreed and said:
"What's the big deal? It's just a brief rejuvenation of 20 years and 5 days. The World Government has pure gold to maintain youth, or the awakening ability of the Ope-no-fruit, or bloodline factor technology to extend lifespan."
In modern society before Shangguan Wen traveled through time, many wealthy people extended their lives by blood and organ transplants. The technology in the One Piece world is indeed bizarre, but in terms of life technology, it is far superior to modern times. The development and extension of bloodline factor technology is no worse than the surgery fruit. There are more ways to prolong life, but they are hidden by Vegapunk who does not want to hand them over to the World Government.
Chapter 32: Restoring Whitebeard's Youth
The sea breeze blew, and the Whitebeard Pirates' fleet headed towards Wano Country. The lookouts could already vaguely see the territory of Wano Country. What surprised the Whitebeard Pirates was that they did not encounter any harassment from the Beasts Pirates along the way, and they were unstoppable.
Marco landed on Whitebeard's flagship from the sky and said to him worriedly:
"Dad, this is too smooth, it's not like Kaido's style."
Whitebeard drank the wine and said nonchalantly:
"Kulalala, is that little brat Kaido planning some kind of ambush? They're both incredibly familiar with each other, I'm curious what new tricks they can come up with."
"Are you Edward Newgate with the White Beard? The world's number one man is truly extraordinary, but he's only the world's number one in name only."
Shangguan Wen suddenly appeared here, looking up at the 6.66-meter-tall giant. Compared with the perspective in the anime, the perspective of the live-action version is more impactful.
"who!"
The members of the Whitebeard Pirates on the Moby Dick drew their weapons and pointed them at the stranger who suddenly appeared. They saw that he was just a teenager who was looking at his father.
"Dad, he is Shangguan Wen, how is Princess Rihe?"
Shangguan Wen replied that although they had different positions, Chuan Jiro was also the kind of person who would do great things for revenge.
"Hiyori, accompanied by Kawamatsu, has killed people and now has killed Kozuki Sukiyaki's cowardly old man, becoming one of the pioneers of Inazuma's reform."
White Beard also looked at Shangguan Wen. He didn't expect that he would come alone.
"Boy, hand over Hiyori Kozuki and leave Wano Country, and I can pretend that nothing happened."
Shangguan Wen put his hands on his hips and shook his head in denial:
"Whitebeard, I regret to say that I reject your proposal. This place is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is the foundation of the future new world order and will not be easily given up. Don't pirates always like to speak with strength? If you lose, all the beasts will leave. If you win, what price will Whitebeard have to pay?"
"Kulalala, arrogant little brat!"
Shangguan Wen and Whitebeard's domineering aura collided directly, causing cracks to appear on the Moby Dick. Countless weak members of the Whitebeard Pirates foamed at the mouth and fell powerlessly on the ship. With the Moby Dick as the center, other following ships also had similar unconscious people.
The sea breeze seemed to hold its breath at that moment, and the only sound across the sea was the roar of the Domineering Aura clashing between Whitebeard and Shangguan Wen. A flicker of approval flashed in Whitebeard's deep eyes, then was replaced by an even stronger fighting spirit.
"What a courageous young man! Since you are so determined, let me see what kind of power is hidden behind your confidence."
Whitebeard laughed loudly and swung the naginata "Kurokumo-kiri" in his hand violently, as if even the sky was split in two by this force.
Shangguan Wen remained calm, his body surging with strength no less than his opponent's. He slowly drew the long sword from his waist, a faint blue light flowing through the sword.
It collided with Whitebeard's "Kurokumo-Kiri", and lightning flashed in the sky.
"Whitebeard Lao Deng, our battle is not only a testimony to the transition between the old and new eras. Let me tell you that the New World is not only populated by ships of you Lao Deng from the old era!"
After saying that, Shangguan Wen's figure flashed, and he shuttled like a ghost, heading straight for Whitebeard.
Seeing this, Whitebeard smiled instead of angry, brandishing his naginata to meet the attack. Their figures intertwined on the deck, each clash of weapons accompanied by a deafening roar, and the surrounding space distorted by the aftermath. This battle was not only a test of both men's physical skills and domineering aura, but also a contest of will and conviction.
Although Marco and the other cadres of the Whitebeard Pirates temporarily lost their combat effectiveness due to the impact of the Conqueror's Haki, their hearts were closely tied to this battle.
They all underestimated Shangguan Wen's strength. He possessed the domineering aura that could rival his father's. They must not think that he was weak just because he was young.
Tuo, this little monster Kaido picked up from somewhere.
In the brief contact, Shangguan Wen relied on his flexible body and superb swordsmanship to switch between offense and defense time and time again, while Whitebeard used his profound foundation and unparalleled strength to continuously put heavy pressure on Shangguan Wen.
The two are rivals, but also strong people who respect each other.
At this moment, Shangguan Wen jumped back a few steps to create some distance and said:
"Whitebeard lives up to his reputation. Let's continue somewhere else. I don't want this ship to sink because of the battle. I'm afraid there are other devil fruits inside."
It is not shown in the original anime, but it is nonsense to say that such a large pirate group does not have other devil fruits.
"Kulalala, boy, you are interested in my treasure."
Shangguan Wen said bluntly:
"That's right. Otherwise, what is there for me in the Whitebeard Pirates? They are not that old man like Charlotte Linlin. But they have a few beautiful daughters who can be taken into the Crystal Palace."
Then, Shangguan Wen threw a bottle of green potion to White Beard. After taking it, the latter looked at Shangguan Wen with confusion and vigilance, not understanding what the little kid in front of him was selling.
"Old Deng, here is a potion that can restore you to 20 years of youth. The potion lasts for 5 days. After taking it for 5 days, you will turn into Old Deng again. I would rather fight you in your prime than the you now."
"Dad, be careful, this is a trap"
"Yeah, Dad, how could the people of Beasts be so kind?"
All the captains of the Whitebeard Pirates began to persuade Whitebeard not to be fooled.
Whitebearded Edward Newgate, the legendary pirate who has roamed the sea for many years, had a complicated look on his face.
He took a deep look at the green potion in his hand, then looked up at the young but imposing Shangguan Wen opposite him. There was a strange light flashing in his eyes, as if he could see through the depths of people's hearts.
Through his own observation Haki perception,