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In the center of the chaotic banquet side hall, Kyoshiro was covered in blood, and around him, the Oniwabanshu ninjas all lay in pools of blood.
"As expected of the Capital's top swordsman!"
Daichi, who was sitting on a treasure chest, stood up and applauded without holding back, then reached out and pulled out the greatsword stuck beside him.
"Only the two of us are left here."
"Gudraton Daichi!"
Kyoshiro stared at Daichi.
Compared to the Oniwabanshu, the man in front of him was even more troublesome, not just in strength, but also with a clever mind. The fact that he dared to stay here meant he was confident he could kill him.
Furthermore, his identity being exposed was closely linked to Daichi.
There was one question he had to ask clearly.
Kyoshiro calmed his disordered breathing and calmly asked, "Daichi, how did you discover my identity?"
"Do you remember our first meeting?"
Daichi replied without expression, "That Kozuki samurai I handed over to you, you let him go, didn't you?"
"...."
So that's it!
Just a tiny clue was enough to make him suspect his identity, and then, by crushing bandits, he led him into a trap.
Kyoshiro gave a bitter smile. He prided himself on being a smart man, yet he was played by a pirate.
However, this was truly good.
Only he himself had exposed his identity. Hiyori was unharmed.
Even if he died in battle here, there was no need to worry about Hiyori's safety. Hiyori was very smart and would surely be able to take care of herself.
The biggest burden in his heart was lifted.
Kyoshiro took a deep breath, stepped back half a pace to assume a stance, and slowly raised the blood-stained sharp blade with both hands.
Daichi likewise raised his greatsword.
The next moment, Kyoshiro's gaze sharpened, he swung his sword, unleashing a fierce slash, then, without even looking at the result, immediately turned and ran wildly.
Escape!
Although he really wanted to kill Daichi, what was more important at this moment was to escape, because he still carried an important mission on his shoulders.
He had to protect Princess Hiyori and wait for the decisive battle five years later. For this, even abandoning a samurai's dignity was fine.
Just like fifteen years ago, he abandoned everything and humbly pressed his forehead to Orochi's heel.
"Crack!"
The floor in front suddenly cracked!
"What?!"
Kyoshiro's expression changed instantly. Sensing the incoming attack, he immediately stopped advancing and quickly jumped back to create distance.
The next moment, with a "rumble," an enormous stone pillar rose from the ground, towering like a small mountain in front of him, completely blocking his path!
"How is that possible!"
Kyoshiro was utterly shocked. He knew that Daichi possessed the power to manipulate the earth, but compared to the previous scale, it was not on the same level at all.
That guy had become stronger again!
"You can't escape, Kyoshiro."
Daichi carried his greatsword and walked step by step towards Kyoshiro, speaking coldly, "Abandon your unrealistic fantasies. Before I came, I sent my subordinates to the Red-Light District. You know what that means."
"You mean!"
Kyoshiro turned back in horror, his pupils trembling.
Daichi raised his greatsword and pointed it at Kyoshiro.
"Fight me with all your might, and I will give you a dignified death."
"..."
Kyoshiro was silent for a few seconds, then raised his sword in response.
I'm sorry, Hiyori.
Denjiro cannot return.
Orochi Castle, other side.
"I… I will kill all of you!"
Orochi was covered in flames, only his last head remained of his eight, the others all burned to charcoal.
Knowing his death was coming, only hatred remained in his heart: hatred for Kozuki, hatred for the people of Wano Country, and even hatred for Kaido.
Why, why didn't he come to save him!
Orochi bit at Ace, his eyes wild.
"Gufufufufufu, don't underestimate the grudges of the Kurozumi family. Even if I die, I will take you all down with me!"
"How disgusting."
Ace drew the dagger from his waist and leaped towards Orochi's head.
The gleam of the blade flashed and was gone.
"Thud, thud, thud~~"
Orochi's last head rolled off.
Ace picked up Orochi's head and immediately rushed to the banquet hall battlefield. After reuniting with his companions, he held up Orochi's head in his hand.
This scene shocked all the samurai.
"Shogun Orochi's head!"
"Orochi has been killed!"
"How could this happen!"
With Shogun Orochi killed, the entire Wano Country would experience an earthquake. If not handled properly, Wano Country would face a major reshuffle.
Also, when Kaido returns, if he investigates Shogun Orochi's death, none of them will escape responsibility.
They would be sent to the Prisoner Mine!
"Orochi was killed by me!"
Ace held up Orochi's head.
"All of you listen carefully, I am Portgas D. Ace, Captain of the Spade Pirates, and I am the man who will become the strongest in the world!"
"...."
After a brief silence, the samurai's hearts were completely shaken. Their grip on their swords gradually weakened, and the sound of swords falling to the ground echoed one after another.
With Shogun Orochi killed, what was the point of resisting? Most importantly, they feared the pirate in front of them.
"Everyone, move aside!"
Just then, a disturbance occurred.
A silver-haired girl carrying a spiked club appeared.
"It's Yamato, Kaido's daughter!"
"What does she want to do?"
"Could it be that..."
The samurai looked at each other.
The Spade Pirates' members saw Yamato appear and their expressions changed drastically, one by one, they fearfully hid behind Ace.
"This is bad, Ace!"
"That girl is a monster!"
"Ace, let's run away quickly!"
Ace was stunned, looking at his companions in confusion.
Is that girl very strong?
To be scared like this.
Heh, what a bunch of useless guys.
Ace raised the corner of his mouth, smiling confidently.
"Don't worry, I'll deal with her!"
"That's not what we meant, Ace!"
The crew members were anxious.
They had personally experienced the silver-haired girl's strength. Once she went wild, it would be too late to run.
"You must have faith in me!"
Ace rubbed his fists together and walked towards Yamato.
"Watch me beat her up!"
"..."
The crew members exchanged glances, seeing the helplessness and worry in each other's eyes. Once Ace made a decision, it was impossible to change his mind.
"Sorry, I'm a step late!"
Yamato came to the front of the samurai, directly facing all of the Spade Pirates, raising her spiked club and pointing it at Ace, who was walking towards her.
Daichi had instructed her to wait until Orochi was dead before coming out. Her only mission was to defeat the pirates who assassinated Orochi, especially the leader, Fire Fist Ace.
Daichi had also specifically told her.
Hit hard, hit to kill!
You must go all out!
Treat the opponent as your father to beat!
Absolutely no holding back!
"Awooo!!!"
Yamato roared, her teeth gradually becoming sharp, her hands turning into sharp claws, a fluffy tail extending from behind her buttocks, and ice-blue flame ribbons appearing on her body.
Mythical Zoan, Dog-Dog Fruit Model: Okuchi no Makami!
Also, Haki fully unleashed!
Yamato's entire body erupted with amazing Haki fluctuations, gripping her icy spiked club with both hands, and azure ice flames flared in her eyes.
"This is my father's territory, and I absolutely will not allow you to cause trouble here!"
"If you've got the guts, come at me!"
Ace's fighting spirit surged, and hot flames lit on his body.
He could feel that the girl in front of him was strong.
But this was exactly what he wanted!
Only by defeating strong opponents could he feel his own worth. He would prove his strength to that devil here!
Flames lit on his fist!
"Take this, Fi—"
"Bang!"
The spiked club embedded itself in Ace's face.
"Shinsoku Hakujaku!!!" (Divine Step White Snake Dash)
A red streak of light flew into the sky, shining like a star.
"Ding!"
The star disappeared.
The Spade Pirates' members looked up at the sky, watching their Captain disappear into the horizon. They were stunned for a while, then fearfully covered their heads.
"Captain Ace!!!"
They knew this would happen!!!
"Run!"
"No way ahead!"
"Then jump down!"
"You'll break your legs!"
"Breaking your legs is better than dying!"
The Spade Pirates' members rushed towards the edge of Orochi Castle without looking back, directly jumping down from the hundred-meter-high Orochi Castle.
"Aargh!!!"
"My legs!!!"
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