Chapter 245: The Unstoppable Beast Pirates' Slaughter!
The next morning, just as a sliver of white appeared on the horizon, the crisp chill of the night still lingered in the Air.
Near Hakumai Town in the Kuri Region, the area was already a mess. Even Oden Castle, built against the mountain, had long since burned down and collapsed in the Sea of Fire.
However, a difference from the 'Canon' was that this time, the various Records, Meito, and Treasure recorded in Scrolls inside had been taken out beforehand.
This was troublesome, but it was Mihawk's request, and the Beast Pirates could only comply.
King, clad in Black Armor and black feathers, descended from the Sky with the Flames on the back of his Head. Completely ignoring the greetings of the Beast Pirates Crewmates resting after having their fill along the way, he quickly walked up to Kaido, who was sitting at the foot of Oden Castle's mountain.
"Brother Kaido, the Troops from Kibi and Udon are crossing the bridge. Judging by their direction, they seem to be planning to gather at Rakugo Town!"
It must be said that the Lunarian Tribe, capable of high-speed flight at High Altitude, was indeed the best Air Force unit.
Kaido asked in a deep voice, "Only them?"
"Yes."
King nodded.
"That's good. Since they couldn't wait and set off first, let's satisfy them. Prepare to depart!" Kaido sneered as he stood up, leaning on his Kanabo.
"Alright!"
King immediately turned around to gather the Beast Pirates Crewmates, while Queen silently put away the Photo of Stella in his hand.
He actually didn't need to participate in this Combat; he could have gone ahead to the Floating Warship as a Scientist. However, Queen felt that this was likely his last large-scale War where he would personally fight, so he wanted to kill to his heart's content.
Meanwhile.
The Udon Daimyo, leading three thousand Samurai, arrived first outside Rakugo Town, not far from Hakumai Town. The thick smoke raised by their Horses had already been noticed by the Citizens inside the village.
"It's Lord Uzuki Tempura!"
"Great! The Samurai Lords have finally arrived!"
Outside the village, many Men, Women, Old and Young wearing Kimono had gathered. Sorrow and anger filled everyone's Face, but their Gaze towards the Samurai was full of Hope and joy.
These people were not just villagers from Rakugo Town; most of them were Refugees from Hakumai Town.
"Tell me the specific Situation. Why did Kaido suddenly attack Oden Castle?"
Uzuki Tempura, whose Face, features, and eyebrows/beard were all long and narrow, dismounted his Horse and asked a man who appeared older in a deep voice.
The string of Prayer Beads hanging around his Neck gently swayed on his strong Chest as he walked.
However, the Udon Daimyo's question was destined to receive no answer, because these Citizens from Hakumai Town also didn't Understand why the Beast Pirates had suddenly launched an attack.
Uzuki Tempura watched the Samurai under his command spread out on their own to be vigilant, thinking to himself, "Could it really just be to eliminate us Daimyo?"
Just then, the Ground began to tremble, drawing the attention and vigilance of many people. But when they saw another large Battalion of mounted Samurai rushing over, everyone's mood became even more filled with Excitement.
"The Kibi Daimyo is here too!"
"That's Lord Fuzuki Omusubi!"
That's right, the arrivals were none other than the somewhat stout-looking Fuzuki Omusubi and the over three thousand Daimyo Family Samurai under his command.
With this, nearly seven thousand capable Samurai gathered in this small Rakugo Town. The entire Atmosphere instantly became extremely lively, bringing the Citizens a greater sense of security.
Some even thought hopefully, with so many Samurai Lords, they surely have the Ability to retake Hakumai Town and avenge their Family?
But little did they know, Fuzuki Omusubi and Uzuki Tempura were not feeling so relaxed at this moment.
"The Beast Pirates are not that easy to fight. Don't look at them having only about a thousand people; if no one can tie down Kaido, then the Military Advantage won't mean much!"
Uzuki Tempura said to Fuzuki Omusubi in a heavy tone, looking towards Hakumai Town.
"We can only wait for Oden to arrive. No matter what, his surname is Kozuki, and at a time like this, he should still be the leader." Fuzuki Omusubi nodded and sighed with emotion.
Although they still didn't Understand why Oden was doing a Naked Dance, at a time when such a major War was approaching, they had no time to dwell on it. They could just ask him later.
"He should be here soon. It's only a bit further from the Flower Capital to here than it was for us... Hmm?"
"Family Head!"
Just as the two Daimyo were talking, a Vassal belonging to the Uzuki Family ran over in a hurry, shouting, "A large number of Beast Pirates have appeared from the direction of Hakumai Town!"
"That fast?"
Uzuki Tempura and Fuzuki Omusubi were startled. The next second after exchanging glances, they instantly disappeared from their spots, rapidly flashing towards the village entrance on the other side.
Soon, they swept past the assembled thousands of Samurai and appeared at the very front of the formation.
Indeed.
Looking out, they saw many strangely dressed individuals. Each of them carried a strong Blood Aura. The Killing Intent in their Eyes, like red light, and their terrifying sneers made them look like a group of Bloodthirst Humanoid Demon Beasts. Just watching them approach filled one's Heart with Fear.
"It seems these guys are planning to devour us first..."
Fuzuki Omusubi watched the Beast Pirates with a solemn Gaze. His Right Hand was already gripping the Sword Hilt at his waist, and the Aura around him was also steadily rising.
"Hmph, if it were just our Uzuki Family, we'd really have to consider retreating. But now that the two families are united, nearly seven thousand Samurai are enough to fight them!"
Uzuki Tempura looked resolutely at the Blue Divine Dragon circling in the Air, fearlessly drew his Katana, and shouted towards the charging Pirates.
"Kill----!"
"Annihilate the Beasts!"
This Order instantly ignited the Hot Blood within the Samurai. They roared wildly at the top of their lungs, while simultaneously charging out, transforming into dense Afterimages, meeting the Beast Pirates head-on, the Pirate Crew that had brought them Fear for four years.
To be honest.
These Samurai had long been waiting for this day to arrive, waiting for the Daimyo to gather all the Strength of the Samurai and drive these Pirates from Overseas out of Wano Country.
And now, besides Uzuki and Fuzuki, the Samurai of the Kozuki Clan and Shimotsuki Clan were also rushing over from behind!
What was there to Fear then?
Even if they died in Combat today, what of it? Dying without regret, dying without hesitation, dying without fear - that was the Bushido Spirit!
Dying for their country and Family was precisely what they pursued.
[Boom!!]
The Beast Pirates and the Wano Country Samurai violently collided.
Blood splattered, and Blades broke.
Piercing Screams echoed through the Sky above Rakugo Town. The Morning Sun was slowly rising, witnessing this scene of brutal slaughter.
However, a Situation that was somewhat unexpected but also reasonable occurred.
The Samurai army of nearly seven thousand people was actually being beaten by the thousand-plus Pirates with no Ability to fight back. It looked like it wouldn't be long before the former's front line was broken through.
Upon closer observation.
First, in terms of Body Size, apart from the two Daimyo and about ten Vassals, the Samurai side generally had a Height of around 1.8 meters, while everyone on the Beast Pirates side was nearly two meters tall, with many even reaching 2.3 or 2.5 meters.
Without considering Haki and Life Return, whether one's Body Size was large or not indeed determined the Strength of their Power.
Then there was Haki.
This point was strange, very strange.
Logically, the Daimyo Families of Wano Country all possessed the Secret Method for cultivating Armament Haki. However, judging from their performance in Combat, apart from those Vassals with elaborate Attire, most of the Samurai had not mastered the Power of Haki at all and were simply relying on exquisite Swordsmanship to face the enemy.
On the Beast Pirates side, not only was Armament Haki standard, but many also possessed Observation Haki. Coupled with the presence of some mixed Zoan Users, they could easily knock down swathes of Samurai.
No matter how the Samurai, with bloodshot Eyes, hacked with all their might, they were either easily dodged and had their Heads blown off by an Axe, or their Blades were caught and crushed by the Pirates' Haki-Hardened black Palms, all while the Pirates wore cold sneers.
Under such circumstances, even though each Beast Pirate had to face the encirclement of at least seven Samurai, they still carved out waves of Blood amidst their wild laughter. Wherever they went, Blood Rain flew, and Dismembered Limbs and Broken Blades splattered everywhere.
Unstoppable!
Completely unstoppable!
(End of this chapter)