## Chapter 272: BIG MOM Attacks?
Just as Hinamoto in the Kabaneri World was changing with each passing day under the influence of the World Government, Wano Country on Sea Star Mainland, which had a similar art style, began to experience turmoil.
"Hurry, hurry, hurry!"
"Don't worry about the overly heavy Equipment! If it's destroyed, we can just transport it over later!"
The Citizens of Flower Capital, either hiding indoors or standing on the sides of the Street, watched curiously as these outsiders, who had only arrived a few days ago, rushed towards the Floating Warship hovering in the distance.
Because the Smoke and Dust they kicked up made the Environment hazy and polluted, forcing people to cover their mouths and noses with their sleeves, their confusion grew even deeper.
"Could Kaido have attacked again?"
"No way, wasn't Kaido driven away by those Warships before?"
"Then what are they afraid of?"
"I don't know, but it looks like they're leaving. That's a good thing, but the General doesn't know how to choose..."
The discussions of these people did not affect the pace of the World Government personnel in the slightest.
"I never expected that we would have to leave so quickly, with our tails between our legs."
Mihawk walked out of the former Orochi Castle, now renamed Shogun Castle, and stood on a tree trunk dozens of meters wide, walking expressionlessly towards the Floating Warship waiting for him nearby.
Gion, who was behind him, heard the unwillingness and anger in his Heart and gently comforted him, "It's Whitebeard who's coming, after all. Once Admiral Garp arrives, we can still come back!"
"I truly hope that one day I can personally spar with Whitebeard..."
Mihawk touched Black Blade: Yoru on his back. At this moment, he was eager to break through to the Great Swordsman level as soon as possible. After boarding the Warship, he turned to Senior Director Bayer beside him and asked, "How is the personnel assembly going?"
"Most of the people near Flower Capital have already boarded the Ship, but Udon and Ringo seem to need a few more hours."
Senior Director Bayer replied softly. Mihawk nodded in understanding, "Tell them to hurry up, but try to bring those swordsmiths with you!"
"Yes!"
The former received the Order and quickly went to relay it.
Ever since they took control of Wano Country, the Administrative Staff and Technicians who came with the Ship, escorted by a large number of Marines, were dispersed to various villages and towns.
Among them, Udon, the main concentration area for Seastone Mine, and Ringo, which housed a large number of Meito, became the two most important targets.
Especially Udon.
It gathered the most excellent swordsmiths, many of whom possessed exquisite craftsmanship for forging various Sharp Swords that had been passed down for hundreds of years, or the Technology for processing Seastone products.
There was also Kibi. According to Fukurokuju's introduction, the Ninja training Base was hidden among some secret Hills, so naturally, Administrative Staff also went there to investigate.
Thus, gathering everyone back would certainly not be an easy Matter.
[Swish swish swish!]
Just then, Afterimages appeared on the Deck. Mihawk and Gion turned around and saw Fukurokuju leading the Mimawarigumi. They were also bringing three people, one man and two women, handcuffed with Seastone Handcuffs.
"General-sama, they are Kozuki Retainer Kikunojo, Kin'emon, and the rogue Ninja Shinobu!"
"Where are the rest?"
Mihawk's sharp Gaze swept over the three who were glaring at him with gritted teeth.
"Denjiro, Ashura Doji, and Kawamatsu jumped into the river and disappeared..." Fukurokuju and the others said shamefully, kneeling on the ground.
"So all of this was planned by you Overseas people! That Byrnndi World is also one of yours, right? You killed Lord Oden!!"
"You despicable villains who stole the Country, you will be overthrown by those who come after you sooner or later!"
Kin'emon roared furiously, struggling with all his might while cursing wildly. They had already communicated with Izo through Kikunojo's Transponder Snail and understood what the World Government and Marines were.
Whether it was Kaido or Byrnndi World, they were actually subordinates of these guys. They were no different from the Kurozumi Clan.
"A Paramecia System Clothes-Clothes Fruit Ability User, I heard you also know a Flame Sword Style?"
Mihawk didn't care about the wailing of these defeated dogs. Instead, he recalled some Information from the reports.
"Lord, this is 'Foxfire', one of the Fifty Skillful Grade Blades. It is with this Blade that he can release Flames!"
Fukurokuju quickly handed over two Katanas with red handles, red patterns, and black Scabbards.
"Oh?"
Mihawk and Gion's Gaze focused on the Blades. The former asked, "Why are there two?"
"Because 'Foxfire' was originally forged for a Two-Sword Style Swordsman."
Upon receiving the Explanation, Mihawk took the Twin Swords and handed one to Gion, whose eyes were full of curiosity. With two swishes of drawing swords, both of them drew the Long Sabers and examined the shimmering Blades.
But they didn't seem like much...
However, when Gion casually swung to the left, blazing Flames suddenly erupted from the Blade, instantly raising the surrounding temperature.
"Wow!"
Gion looked at 'Foxfire' in her hand with surprise. Although she had seen many Meito, this was the first time she had seen a Blade that came with natural Elements.
On the other side, Mihawk also ignited the Blade's Flame, making the original Master, Kin'emon, grit his teeth and shout for the Blades to be returned!
"These Blades were also forged in your Wano Country, right? Can more be made?"
Mihawk already had Black Blade: Yoru and was not a Two-Sword Style Swordsman himself, so it was naturally impossible for him to switch to using this 'Foxfire'. As for Gion, she had Konpira and would not easily abandon her usual Personal Sword.
So, he planned to send these two burning Blades, along with Enma, Shusui, and Ame no Habakiri, to Lord Imu as a Collection. But he wondered if this kind of Blade could be mass-produced?
"I am very sorry, but it is said that the craftsmanship for forging such miraculous Blades has been lost. However, you can send people to ask the swordsmiths."
"Is that so? That's too bad..."
Mihawk noticed that after the Blade remained still for a while, the Flames on it gradually diminished and finally extinguished completely. Seeing this, he stopped swinging the Blade, casually inserted it into the Scabbard, and then handed it to Gion to hold as well.
"Imprison him and this female Ninja!"
"Yes!"
The surrounding Marines came over and took the still-cursing Kin'emon and the dazed Shinobu into the Cabin, leaving only Kikunojo standing there.
"Why is it a Woman? Didn't they say it was Izo's brother?"
Mihawk looked strangely at the 'Beauty' before him, who was wearing Armor but had a bright yellow female Kimono underneath.
"Ahem, he is indeed a man, but he was born with this appearance..." Fukurokuju glanced at the expressionless Kikunojo, who was just lowering his head, and whispered.
"Is that so? You really brought us big trouble." Mihawk stared coldly at Kikunojo.
"Hmph, after the Whitebeard Pirates arrive, you murderers who harmed Lord Oden will definitely Pay a heavy price, and don't even think about continuing to occupy Wano Country!"
Kikunojo suddenly raised his head and said fiercely, but his pretty appearance made it hard to scare people when he was angry.
"So you'd rather let Wano Country continue to be controlled by a group of Pirates..."
Mihawk didn't want to say anything more to him and ordered someone to take him down and lock him up as well. At this moment, Fukurokuju, who was kneeling on one knee, suggested, "General-sama, I think he would make a perfect Hostage."
"We'll see about that later. You may withdraw!"
Mihawk naturally knew this, but he didn't like doing such Matters, and it hadn't reached the point where it was necessary. Just then, everyone on the Warship who could use Observation Haki simultaneously looked up towards a certain direction in the High Altitude.
"Kaido?"
They saw a blue Divine Dragon stepping on Flame Clouds, flying rapidly from a distance as if riding the clouds and mist. But when he got closer to the ground, everyone's Pupils trembled violently.
Even Mihawk frowned.
Because they saw that beside the Azure Dragon, there was a Woman standing on a mass of Thundercloud.
BIG MOM!!
(End of this chapter)