It was the power of illusion. After three years of training, Olga can skillfully use Zoroark’s illusion ability even in her Human-Beast form. It took her 4 minutes and 27 seconds to handle all the enemies, but only because a winner couldn’t be determined for some people’s fight and required Olga to take extra action.
Yes, she thought Kaido’s intention was to wipe them out.
“King, you’re really not good. Olga can deal with these guys in less than four and a half minutes, yet you said it would take you three minutes.”
“What, you want to see how long it takes me to defeat you?”
King and Queen started arguing, but it was just a brief exchange. As soon as Shayna made her appearance, Queen wisely chose to keep quiet. However, Kaido’s next words sent a chill down Kurozumi Higurashi’s spine.
Kurozumi Higurashi thought this was just Kaido’s show of force and he just wanted to demonstrate his power. However, she didn’t expect what Kaido would say next to her, “You guys are too weak. How can you defend this place well? Since we’re allies now, let us take care of it.”
“Babanuki, take your people and take control of the defense here. Let our allies rest.”
It was only then that she realized that Kaido wanted to take over the defense of this place. The danger of crossing the waterfall was much higher than that of Mogura Port, and there were only a few people who could fly. In other words, Kaido wanted to block the vital passage of Wano Country’s import and export.
“This is not appropriate.”
“There is no need to be so polite. Look at these people, they couldn’t even stop a little girl from my ship. What qualifications do they have to stop outside enemies? I’m doing this for your own good. Don’t you even have a little trust?”
“Well, Orochi-sama has been waiting for a long time. It’s not appropriate for you to stay here directly after coming from so far away. Let’s talk about it later. I think Orochi-sama will agree.”
Kurozumi Higurashi did not dare to directly agree, and instead suggested that Kaido should first meet with Kurozumi Orochi. Seeing Kurozumi Higurashi’s anxious expression, Kaido reluctantly agreed to her request, realizing that he couldn’t rush it and should instead apply some pressure to make her feel some urgency.
They had just arrived here, so he naturally couldn’t leave his subordinates here to guard. Kaido’s intention was only to gain control of this place, and rule over everything. He just needs to have his own personnel in place.
Now, this is completely a case of daylight robbery. As the saying goes, ‘making exorbitant demands and then settling for less.’ It’s just that Kaido’s standards are a bit higher than usual.
After Olga dispelled the illusion, these people clearly became much quieter. However, some still muttered words like ‘demon woman’, showing their lack of understanding of Devil Fruit’s abilities.
But Olga had already proven everything to them with her fists. Therefore, even though the people who came down from the ship had different forms, including several non-human ones, nobody raised any questions.
At this time, Orochi was in the Flower Capital, which is located at the center of Wano Country. The canal that runs through the entirety of Wano Country is divided into several sections, and the position where they emerged from the Mogura Port is in the Hakumai region. To arrive at Orochi’s place, which is located in the Flower Capital, one must cross the Great Bridge towards the north of this region.
The grandiose procession caught the attention of the local residents of Wano Country along the way. They had not seen so many outsiders in a long time. Moreover, there were many non-human creatures in the Beasts Pirates, such as Arceus, Chansey, Zeraora, Setsuna, and Elizabeth. Their distinctive appearance caused people to whisper among themselves, but the person leading the way was carrying Orochi’s flag, so they did not cause any disturbance.
Beasts Pirates went straight through Hakumai and arrived at the Flower Capital. This news was first delivered to Shimotsuki Yasuie, the daimyo of Hakumai.
“Yasuie-sama, a group of outsiders has arrived in the Flower Capital. They are being led by Orochi’s men.”
Several daimyos were skeptical about Orochi becoming the proxy Shogun, and even Shimotsuki Yasuie found it puzzling. After all, Orochi had once concealed his identity and worked as a servant under him.
However, Kozuki Sukiyaki had just passed away, and his dying wish was for Orochi to serve as proxy Shogun before Oden’s return, which stabilized the domestic situation.
But at this moment when the news of Kozuki Sukiyaki’s death had just spread throughout Wano Country, Orochi brought in outsiders, which was somewhat suspicious.
“Send someone to see what those people are up to. I still believe in Sukiyaki-sama.”
The people of Wano Country had almost blind worship towards the Shogun of the Kozuki family, which allowed Kurozumi Orochi to smoothly control Wano Country.
Under the banner of Kurozumi Orochi, the Beasts Pirates were able to enter the Flower Capital without encountering any obstacles. By the time they arrived at the capital, it was already nighttime, but the lanterns illuminated the area. Although an isolationist country, the citizens’ life seemed to be quite good.
Soon, they arrived at Orochi’s residence, which was also the center of the Flower Capital and the place where the Shogun lived. However, Kurozumi Orochi was planning to rename it as Orochi Castle.
“Gufufufu, I have been waiting for you, Kaido. Are you satisfied with the gift I sent you?”
He thought it would be a friendly meeting, but things didn’t go as planned. Kaido showed no signs of goodwill towards him. Moreover, after uttering those words, he couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched by something unknown, causing a chill to run down his spine.
“Satisfied, of course I am satisfied. I will make sure to repay you for this…uh, repay you for your kindness.”
Kaido’s lips curved into a peculiar smile, but it was laced with danger. Unfortunately, Kurozumi Orochi failed to comprehend this.
“Good to hear that you are satisfied. Now, come along, everyone. I have prepared the grandest welcoming ceremony.”
However, from this moment on, everything became somewhat different. The ordinary members indulged in eating and drinking in the lower hall, while the few officers and Kaido proceeded to enter Orochi’s banquet hall.
From this moment on, Orochi’s troubles began. He felt that the members of the Beasts Pirates were looking for trouble.
The food did not suit their taste, the sake was too mild, and the person serving the dishes stepped with their right foot first. All kinds of strange reasons kept popping up, but they finally managed to make it to the “Alliance Drink” stage with great difficulty
He and Kaido lifted their bowls of sake at the same time, but Orochi didn’t notice one thing – Kaido didn’t drink a single drop of sake, and it all spilled onto his clothes.
However, after that, he stood up with a drunken expression on his face. After all, having already consumed a fair amount of sake before, Orochi didn’t find this strange.
“What’s wrong, Kaido?”
“Worororo, your women dance terribly. How about I help you liven things up?”
Ignoring the bewildered dancers, he walked to the middle of the hall and began to dance a strange dance in a somewhat comical manner. His Hassaikai had also somehow found its way back to his hand, moving in tandem with his comical dance moves.
Orochi thought Kaido was showing his goodwill and laughed heartily while sitting in his seat. But before he could finish laughing, he saw Kaido’s kanabo slip out of his hand and fly towards him. Fortunately, it was narrowly stopped by a barrier just in time.
“Kaido?! What are you trying to do?!”