Chapter 250: Oden's Roar and Rage!
Following Kurozumi Semimaru's statement, Fukurokuju, leading ten high-ranking members of the Mimawarigumi, also appeared in a flash.
"General-sama, rest assured. As long as even one of us Ninja remains alive, we will not let those rebellious Samurai harm a single hair on your head!"
These Ninja could be considered a prime example of blind loyalty. Regardless of who the General was, good or bad, they simply protected the General and acted according to orders.
Of course, wasn't the loyalty of Daimyo Family like Shimotsuki Ushimaru towards the Kozuki Family also a form of blind loyalty?
The only difference was that the Ninja's loyalty was directed towards the identity of the General, while the Samurai's loyalty was directed towards the Kozuki Clan's Bloodline.
It's worth mentioning that, strictly speaking, the Mimawarigumi referred to these eleven Ninja, who were equivalent to Vassals under a Daimyo. The remaining five thousand lower-level Ninja were merely subordinates of the Mimawarigumi, equivalent to ordinary Samurai.
But this also proved one point: somewhere in Wano Country, there must be a place specifically for training and cultivating Ninja!
"Don't be in a hurry—"
Just as Kurozumi Semimaru and the Mimawarigumi were preparing to move out and engage the Shimotsuki Family's Samurai Force from both sides, a voice that could be described as a deep bass called out to them.
"Lord Queen?"
Kurozumi Higurashi, standing beside the Carriage, looked in surprise as Queen, whose Body Size was large enough to rival a two-story building, walked over.
It was somewhat amusing.
With Queen's Height of over six meters, he couldn't even be considered a Giant in this World. His Expression showed no sign of being affected by the near Decapitation by Fuzuki Omusubi earlier; he still wore that cheerful, idiotic look.
But no one present dared to underestimate Queen because of this. They had all witnessed how terrifying he could be when he got angry!
"No need to rush, those Samurai won't dare to attack you."
"How so?"
A look of confusion appeared on Kurozumi Semimaru's ugly, old hag-like Face. Kurozumi Orochi, in the Carriage, also looked at Queen with curiosity.
"Because we have this Woman in our hands!"
Queen completely disregarded Shimotsuki Ushimaru and Shimotsuki Yasuie, who were about to bypass the Battlefield on the left and right sides. He slowly lit a Cigar and put it in his mouth, then moved his massive, house-like body aside, revealing Kozuki Toki, who had been captured by two Pirates, to everyone present.
"It's her!"
Kurozumi Semimaru looked in surprise at the blue-haired Woman, whose entire body was bound by ropes and whose hands were cuffed with Seastone Handcuffs. Kurozumi Orochi, however, wore a lecherous Expression, saliva even gathering at the corners of his mouth.
"So beautiful..."
Kozuki Toki's Beauty, which could be called the greatest in Wano Country, was simply an irresistible Temptation for a lecher like him.
But no one paid attention to Kurozumi Orochi's pathetic appearance at the moment.
"Excellent, she's the perfect Hostage!"
Kurozumi Semimaru grinned with Excitement, then asked in confusion, "But why didn't you take her to Kozuki Oden?"
"Heh heh, our Captain hates it when someone interferes with his Combat!" Queen curled his lip and exhaled a puff of thick Smoke.
Honestly, on this point, his view differed from Kaido's. In his opinion, as long as you win, any means are acceptable.
"Alright, hang her up. Let's see if Shimotsuki Ushimaru and the others dare to charge forward~~"
"Right, right, right!"
Kurozumi Orochi nodded repeatedly. Although Kozuki Toki's Beauty was very tempting, he also Understood that only by preserving his own life and power could he enjoy the service of more beautiful Women.
Soon.
With the Ninja's swift and decisive actions, Kozuki Toki was hung on a tall wooden pole, displayed for everyone on this Kuri Battlefield to see.
As expected.
The Gazes of Shimotsuki Ushimaru and the others, who were getting closer, instantly focused on Kozuki Toki. Even Kin'emon and the others, who were fighting in the Melee, had their Expression change drastically upon seeing this scene.
"Lady Toki!!!"
But immediately, these Vassals of Kozuki Oden thought of another question, "What about Momonosuke-sama and Hiyori-sama?"
"Whoa—"
Shimotsuki Ushimaru's Expression turned ugly as he pulled back his Warhorse again, roaring angrily at Kurozumi Orochi, "You actually use a Woman as a human shield!"
The latter's shameless Bottom Line once again refreshed this Ringo Daimyo's Three Views.
"Gurararara!"
Kurozumi Orochi displayed his arrogant behavior of a small person getting their way to the fullest, standing on the luxurious Carriage and pointing the Musket in his hand at Kozuki Toki on the wooden pole.
"This is Kozuki Oden's wife. If you dare to take another step forward, I will personally shoot her dead!"
Hearing this, Shimotsuki Yasuie and the others on the other side could only stop their Horses, looking at each other at a loss. They really hadn't expected such a Situation to arise.
"Lord, the Samurai from the Uzuki Family and Fuzuki Family are about to collapse. What do you think..." A Vassal behind Shimotsuki Ushimaru leaned over and reminded him in a low voice.
The former turned his head to look at the Central Battlefield. Indeed, except for a few of Kozuki Oden's Vassals who were still fighting fiercely, most of the Samurai had already fallen on the bloody Ground.
"Where are the two Daimyo, Fuzuki Omusubi and Uzuki Tempura?"
"Uh, we haven't found..." The Vassal awkwardly scratched his head. Shimotsuki Ushimaru ordered, "Then send people to search, even if it's just their Remains!"
"Yes."
Receiving the Order, the Vassal quickly turned his Warhorse and headed towards the rear of the Troops. Hyogoro of the Flower, who was nearby, was still thinking about how to break the current stalemate.
But no matter how he looked at it, there was no way. Unless someone could rescue Lady Toki, or they simply ignored her fate.
In fact, as a Gang Boss, Hyogoro was more inclined to ignore Lady Toki.
In his opinion, whether she was Kozuki Oden's wife or not, she was ultimately just a Woman. Surely they couldn't just surrender for the sake of one Woman, could they?
But Hyogoro also knew that with his Identity, he couldn't make this Decision, nor could he say these words.
"Oden Two Sword Style: Togen Totsuka!"
Just as the Atmosphere completely fell into a stalemate.
A Roar that almost echoed throughout the entire Kuri region swept across the Battlefield like Thunder.
Everyone's Gaze was forcibly drawn towards it.
Those with weaker Strength could only see a red Meteor as fast as Lightning, flashing past the Azure Dragon's body in the blink of an eye and rushing towards the Sky. However, Powerhouses like Shimotsuki Ushimaru and Hyogoro of the Flower could slightly make out Kozuki Oden's movements.
It was still the classic Twin Swords in a cross shape, but this time, it left a cross-shaped cut on the Azure Dragon's body that was almost deep enough to see bone.
A large amount of Blood gushed out from it. Even someone as Strong as Kaido let out a bone-chilling, mournful Scream, crashing down from the Sky amidst his wails.
The surging Air Current and Smoke and Dust kicked up by the impact knocked down a large number of his own Crewmates and Samurai who were fighting in the Melee. It also startled many Warhorses, causing them to neigh in Fear continuously and frantically try to escape, creating huge trouble for the Samurai riding them.
[Thud!]
The thick Cigar fell to the Ground, wisps of hot Smoke still rising from its tip. Queen's eyes almost popped out when he saw this scene. "You're kidding, right? Did the Captain lose?"
"Kaido Brother..."
King, flying in the Sky, was also full of shock at this moment, but all of this was hidden beneath the Black Mask. A thought inexplicably popped into his Heart.
Kaido Brother once said that only someone who defeated him could possibly be Joy Boy. So, is Kozuki Oden the legendary Joy Boy now?
"What is that?"
Kozuki Oden, who was being suspected by King of being Joy Boy and had finally defeated Kaido, was in the High Altitude. He saw what looked like a black dot of a Ship even higher up.
But when he followed his intuition and looked down, his eyes turned red again. Filled with shock and rage, he let out the most extreme Roar, even more intense than the Roar from his final blow against Kaido earlier.
"Toki!!!!"
At the same time, on that Floating Warship, Mihawk looked at the Battlefield below without turning his head and said coldly, "Kaido has lost. It's your turn to enter, Byrnndi World..."
And Gion turned her head, looking with her beautiful Eyes at the tall figure standing behind her.
"Hmph, finally I can make a move, huh? I've got a belly full of fire to vent!!"
(End of Chapter)