socalfunplaces Chapter 366 Public Execution
Chapter 366 Public Execution
Chapter 366 Public Execution
Half a month later.
The Totland Sea.
Just as mentioned before, after the Battle of Totland.
"With the loss of Big Mom, the Charlotte family members have already begun to shrink their territory to some extent."
They abandoned a significant portion of the sea off Totland, retaining only the core area centered around Cake Island.
The number of islands it controls has also plummeted by more than half.
Subsequently, the members of the Charlotte Family used Katakuri's "Mochi Mochi Fruit" ability to alter the appearance of these islands, forcibly merging them into a giant island—this giant island centered on Whole Cake Island was named Charlotte Island.
In exchange, the security of the Tottoland waters has been significantly improved.
The reason is quite simple.
Although Big Mom was defeated and even her soul was taken away, the Homies she created still exist and loyally protect Tottoland.
Although most of the battle homies were destroyed in the previous war with the twelve constellations, those naval defense homies still exist.
Now, as Totland's territory shrinks, the "concentration" of these Homies has naturally become even denser.
The sky, the sea, the floating islands surrounding the islands—everywhere are defensive walls built by the Homies.
It's fair to say that the Homie concentration in the Tottoran waters is so high that even an insect would have a hard time sneaking into Tottoran undetected.
but..
"Boom!"
At this moment, somewhere in the sky in the southeastern sea area of Totland.
Within the rolling thunderclouds, enormous electric snakes flickered and shone, radiating an aura of destruction.
And above those rolling thunderclouds.
Countless cloud homies are exhibiting an abnormal state.
These "spirit beings," which should theoretically be impossible to kill, were now losing their vitality one by one.
Their eyes began to roll back, and the fragments of their souls seemed to be about to detach from their bodies.
The original warning capabilities have, unsurprisingly, been completely lost.
And these are not isolated cases.
Below the clouds, on the turbulent sea, a torrential downpour was in full swing.
The conch homies and wind homies had all lost consciousness and were floating on the sea.
"Urororororo!"
Amidst the raging wind, rain, and thunder, a tremendous burst of laughter could be heard.
It was a giant dragon.
Its form soars above the sea, just like the Twelve Constellation Dragon that appeared here a year ago.
However, the difference between the two lies in the fact that the dragon in the sky at this moment has blue scales and a certain violent and dangerous aura.
Its wrists were covered with bracers that resembled shackles, but were also covered with iron spikes.
On its chest was a hideous, enormous X-shaped knife wound.
Of course, what's most eye-catching at this moment is... the ferocious mark on that huge dragon claw.
It was a mark similar to the "Abyss Contract," but the difference was that the pattern was not the demonic cross shape unique to the Abyss Contract, but rather resembled a dragon's head.
In addition, a pillar resembling a dragon's horn is mounted on top of its two horns.
The pillar was engraved with patterns belonging to an ancient civilization, from which a faint black aura emanated. The black aura was spreading from the dragon's horn, enveloping the entire sea area below.
At first glance, it looks as if this green dragon has three horns.
"Hiccup... those government bastards really didn't lie to me, they actually have this kind of ancient technology."
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At this moment, Qinglong let out a burp, looked down at the Homies below who were all completely unconscious, and then let out a low laugh.
His identity, of course, needs no further explanation.
Kaido, the strongest creature in the world among the Four Emperors.
"Lord Kaido!"
And at that moment, as he finished speaking...
A voice also came from below.
"Um?"
Kaido lowered his head and looked behind him.
Then, behind Kaido, from the turbulent sea, a large fleet was seen heading towards them.
Every ship flies the Beasts Pirates' flag, and on every other ship, you can see a pillar that looks exactly like the one above Kaido's head.
They all emitted black mist, as if dragging the entire sea into the night.
"Lord Kaido, all the Pillars of the Abyss have been assembled and activated. It has been confirmed that all Homies are inoperable."
"We can set off anytime."
Meanwhile, on the two leading pirate ships, reporting to Kaido were a blue-haired girl wearing a mask and a young man with a gloomy expression, also wearing a mask.
And they were none other than two of the "Flying Six," the highest-ranking officers of the Beasts Pirates besides the main members—Ulti and Page One.
Incidentally, these two are also Hanafuda's children, a brother and sister entrusted to Kaido's care.
For this mission, only two members of the Flying Six accompanied Kaido.
"Um...
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Upon hearing Ulti and Page One's words, Kaido casually exhaled through his massive dragon nose: "What about Onigashima and Wano Country? Is my idiot son still behaving himself?"
He asked that question.
That's right. Because Yamato idolizes Kozuki Oden and is determined to carry on Kozuki Oden's legacy, Yamato has always referred to himself as "Kozuki Oden" as a man on Onigashima.
Whether out of respect for Kozuki Oden, a formidable enemy, or for some other reason, Kaido actually condoned Yamato's behavior and referred to Yamato as his son.
"We've already contacted the royalist in Wano Country. We've informed them that there are no problems with Lord Yamato's situation, and the contract is still in effect."
"The royalist has also confirmed this with my father."
Page Van replied without hesitation.
"Everything is stable on Onigashima... Lord Death is continuing to create the Pillar of the Abyss."
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Upon hearing this, Kaido nodded in satisfaction.
He clenched his dragon claw, feeling the power emanating from the mark on his right arm.
"So, what's next..."
He turned his head and looked at the numerous warships behind him, the excited members of the Beast Pirates on board, and the enormous Abyss Towers.
He doesn't care much about who he collaborates with.
It doesn't matter whether it's a white beard, red hair, Rocks, or the current government.
He will not form true alliances with anyone, nor does he care about the fate of the world or the direction of the times.
He had severed the so-called "partners" and "bonds" long ago.
All he wanted was war itself.
"Let's go, my little ones!"
"To bring this world its first...opening war!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the dragon flew towards the depths of the sea, towards Charlotte Island in the center of Tottoland.
And it is quite obvious.
Kaido, who was launching an attack on Charlotte Island at the time, was unaware of this.
The situation in his homeland, Wano Country, was not as rosy as the reports he had heard.
He could not have foreseen the war he was anticipating, which was now about to unfold in Wano Country as well.
He knew even less.
The time he has chosen today to launch a general offensive against Totto Land is also the day that has been long promoted in the country of Wano: "Liberation Day".
Outside the Flower Capital lies Ebisu Town.
The town of Ebisu did not actually exist originally.
It was only because after Kurozumi Orochi ascended to the position of shogun that the Flower Capital added a rule that "the poor are not allowed to stay."
Large numbers of people were driven out of the Flower Capital. With nowhere else to go, they eventually settled outside the Flower Capital, forming the town of Ebisu. They barely survived by relying on discarded waste and supplies from the Flower Capital. It was a desolate, impoverished, and sparsely populated town.
But recently, the situation has changed.
"It's gone! It's gone! It's really gone!"
Meanwhile, the people of Ebisu Town were excitedly discussing, "The watchers that Orochi and Kaido sent have really disappeared two days ago."
"Despite so many outsiders arriving in the village recently, not a single member of the True Fighting Force or the Oniwabanshu has come to investigate!"
Even though they were trying to lower their voices, the excitement in their words was still palpable.
The reason for the excitement is not hard to understand.
Although Ebisu Town was established as a town near the Flower Capital, its people were regarded as ants by the nobles of the Flower Capital.
Both the Beasts Pirates' True Fighters and Orochi's Oniwabanshu ninjas have dedicated personnel responsible for monitoring the interior of Ebisu Town.
If any unusual situation or unidentified rebels appear, they will be immediately discovered and arrested.
But recently, the townspeople discovered that the watchers of the Hundred Beasts and the Oniwabanshu had completely disappeared.
Moreover, not only that, but recently many outsiders have come to the town.
Without exception, they were all rebels who rushed to the Flower Capital after receiving the leaflet "The Day of Liberation".
"What's the situation inside Huadu?"
"It's unclear whether the overall situation is stable, but the residents of Huadu have noticed something is wrong, and there's been a lot of discussion about it lately..."
"The legendary Liberation Day" seems to be today, right? Should we go check it out? Could it be that someone really has handed the country over to...?
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"Don't go, it might be a trap."
obviously.
Whether they were commoners, samurai, or even the people within the Flower Capital.
Everyone actually thinks the same way.
For Wano Country, the names "Kurozumi Orochi" and "Kaido" are a scourge.
Even the wealthy or noble people living in the city are well aware of this—even they face high taxes and the threat of violence from wild beasts.
Therefore, everyone is filled with anticipation for the arrival of "the day of liberation," which has recently spread throughout Wano Country.
However, at the same time, no one dared to actually step into the Orochi Castle in the Flower Capital to ascertain the actual situation.
Even those who came from all over the country, those who held onto hope, were hesitant.
Among them, the most conflicted are naturally the "resistance army".
That's right.
Although it is impossible to determine who started the rumor of "the day of liberation," the rebels, who were originally formed to kill Orochi and Kaido on the day of "the fall of the nine shadows," are obviously all coming to lend their support.
"Hey, if someone really is trying to liberate the country... they might be fighting in Orochi City right now. Aren't we going to help them?"
"The order is to lie low and await further instructions from Lord Kang!"
"What if it really is Lord Momonosuke and Lord Kin'emon returned, but we didn't go to help..."
They discussed in hushed tones, their eyes fixed on the castle in the City of Flowers, which they had hated for decades, and they could hardly suppress the urge to draw their swords.
Some of the rebel leaders couldn't help but look at a short man in Ebisu Town.
That was none other than Shimotsuki Yasuie, the former daimyo of Hakumai who had helped the resistance survive over the years.
At this moment, the Frost Moon Kang family also frowned deeply.
He couldn't be sure whether the changes happening in the Flower Capital were a genuine anomaly or just a ploy by Orochi and Kaido to lure the snake out of its hole.
But it was precisely at this moment...
"Hey, look!"
"That is..."
"It's fire!"
The people who were discussing it discovered something.
As the sun sets over the Flower Capital, the gradually darkening sky outlines the silhouette of "Orochi Castle".
And at this moment...
"bake!"
The very top of that castle is burning.
"Bake!" "Bake!"
The firelight, like starlight, kept falling, as if illuminating the twilight.
A vast expanse of ice spread from the top of the castle, along with the flames.
In just a moment, a huge, semi-transparent platform appeared out of thin air outside the enormous castle.
Only then did people notice.
Countless figures appeared out of thin air on the platform as the flames burned.
They were all tied up and made to kneel on the ground, their faces still showing fear and disbelief.
Among them were ninjas with extremely long earlobes, resembling monks, and burly men clad in armor.
"They're...the members of the Beasts Pirates!"
"Are those Orochi's Oniwabanshu over there?"
"They're tied up?"
"What...what are you doing!?"
For ordinary people, those figures were obviously not unfamiliar.
Whether it's the Beasts Pirates or the Oniwabanshu, they have been the shadows that have loomed over Wano Country for decades. They are responsible for carrying out the will of Kaido and Orochi, and have harmed countless innocent people.
But judging from the numbers, those appearing on the platform outside the castle at this moment are probably all the members of the Beasts and the Oniwabanshu in Wano Country.
And that's not all.
"bake!"
Because at this moment, we are in the very center of the platform.
Another flame ignited and rose.
From within the flames, a figure wearing a rabbit-head mask slowly stepped out.
"!!!"
Upon hearing this, Shimotsuki Yasuie's eyes widened and his mouth gaped open. Unlike most ordinary people, as a former daimyo of Hakumai, he had a basic understanding of the recent changes overseas.
So at this moment, he had already guessed the identity of that figure through that mask.
But at that moment, he was speechless.
Because at that moment, the man in the rabbit-head mask was still holding a person who was struggling.
He was a short, ugly, and ferocious-looking fellow.
The Kang family could not possibly be unaware of that treacherous and despicable man.
That was one of the biggest culprits behind the tragedies in Wano Country over the years, and one of the sources of despair in this country.
That is...
"Kurozumi Orochi!?"
He practically gritted his teeth as he uttered the name.
And at the same time.
All the people present could hear the voice of the man wearing the rabbit-head mask.
"Fellow citizens of Wano Country."
"I am a member of the twelve zodiac signs, the Rabbit."
"As you all know, today is the day of liberation."
"As you can see, my companions and I will here—to publicly execute the mastermind behind the suffering and enslavement of this nation, Kurozumi Orochi, and his subordinate, the 'Beasts'—"