Arceus's Pirate Journey

Denjiro has the most flexible mind, seeing and understanding these things, but he cannot accept or is unwilling to acknowledge everything.

”...”

”Nevermind, less than six years remain, let’s trust in Lady Toki’s prophecy, Kawamatsu, pretend I never said all that.”

”I understand.”

Years of living have given them a tacit understanding, choosing to ignore the recent topic, immersing themselves in the preparation for the New Year festival, though this year’s festival is fated to be unforgettable.

Everything began smoothly: prayers, speeches, parades, but when the crowd started to celebrate, Kozuki Hiyori did not join the festival, rather she moved to several grave sites.

All the blame was cast on Kurozumi Orochi, and Kaidou also acknowledged Kozuki Oden as a formidable opponent, hence he was buried here.

Fourteen years ago, Kaidou and Oden clashed during the New Year festival, so the festival is also Kozuki Oden’s death anniversary, Hiyori’s visit is merely to pay respects to Kozuki Oden.

Previously, only a few of Oden’s retainers and Shinobu would accompany her here, but this year, there’s slightly more people.

Those plotting assassination chose this location finally.

Based on the past actions of Kozuki Hiyori, they analyzed this conclusion—here, the people around her are fewest, making it the perfect moment to strike.

...

Fireworks exploded in the sky, but Denjiro and others had drawn their samurai blades because, alongside the fireworks’ bursts, the Flower Capital lit up with several fires, and nearby the sound of hurried footsteps echoed.

”What are you planning?!”

Denjiro and Kawamatsu shielded Kozuki Hiyori behind them, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.

They had noted an increase in people upon arrival but thought nothing of it, assuming they had come to pay homage to Kozuki Oden too. Yet when they approached armed with weapons and torches, even a fool realized something was wrong.

”We aim to awaken the spirit of rebellion in Wano Kuni.”

”And what brings you here?”

”If even the General submits to Hundred Beasts, how would outsiders persist in resistance? We aim to awaken Wano Kuni anew through blood, initiating a transformation! Release the arrows!”