blogombal Chapter 276 Orochi's Feast at Hongmen
Chapter 276 Orochi's Feast at Hongmen
Chapter 276 Orochi's Feast at Hongmen
Bazel sat on the balcony, watching the setting sun with Lipri.
Bazel knew that she didn't dislike the female giant who had chased her from Elbaf; in fact, she liked her even more because of her looks and personality.
If he weren't a time traveler, but a native of the One Piece world, he would have accepted Lipri's advances immediately.
But giants and humans—
This is like having a size 40 foot but buying a size 60 shoe.
Will these fit?
How many layers of insoles would you need to successfully walk in size 60 shoes?
Bazel's thoughts were somewhat complicated as he looked at Lipri's slightly delicate profile beside him.
This was the first time he had seen vulnerability in the other person.
No matter what happened in the past, this giantess always maintained a very cheerful expression.
perhaps----
You can try to accept the other person's feelings first. If it really doesn't work out in the future, then neither the other person nor you should have any regrets.
"Lipriy, if I'm free tonight, I'd like to have a good drink."
Lipley was stunned at first, then suddenly turned her head and looked at the man in disbelief.
I said, "I might not have anywhere to stay tonight, and I might have to trouble you."
"yes!"
The young girl's eyes curved into crescent moons, revealing a joyful smile that Bazel had never seen before.
"I'll prepare your favorite snacks and drinks!"
"Remember to smile more in the future, the old folks back home always say that..."
Bazel stood up and patted Lipriy's head from the edge of the balcony.
"A girl who smiles often is always lucky."
"Is that even possible?" Lipley asked in surprise.
"Because people with bad luck usually can't laugh."
puff~~
Seeing Lipriy score her second goal, Bazel turned and went back to his room.
"I'll go prepare dinner now. What time will you be arriving?"
"I don't know, I have a lot to do today, so I might be a little late."
"Yes~~~ Then I'll look forward to tonight."
The giantess skipped away, but was awakened by the tremors. Amaterasu simply opened her eyes.
"You got off easy, buddy!"
Bazel didn't say anything—
Actually, I didn't want to either. I just felt sorry for her.
In this case.
A refusal is a refusal; once accepted, there's no need to find excuses for your choice.
Bazel didn't want to be an awkward man.
Even if this relationship breaks down in the future, he doesn't want to tell anyone—
Saying things like, "I was just being pathetic because I felt sorry for her," is such an embarrassing thing.
Snuggling into bed, embracing the moon and sky.
"Don't say sorry."
Tianyue seemed to know what the man wanted to say and spoke up in advance.
"Bazel, Lipriy is right. Girls really shouldn't meet too stunning men when they're young."
"Otherwise, they'll be like moths drawn to a flame."
"Whether it's me or her, we're both like that."
"While you were away, Liprit and I talked a lot."
"She said she had never met a man like you, so unconventional yet harboring such genuine dreams."
"Unlike those who plunder the world in the name of pirates, she said she could sense that you truly wanted to accomplish something great that she couldn't comprehend."
"Me too, so Bazel~"
Tianyue propped her head up and looked at her husband who was resting with his eyes closed.
"If there's anything troubling you, you can tell me. If you can't even tell me, wouldn't that be too lonely?"
Feeling slender fingers prying at his eyelids, Bazel reluctantly opened his eyes.
It's precisely because it's you that I can't say it —
The road to his dream was destined to be a road to the underworld; he didn't know when he would slip and fall into the red spider lilies or the River Styx on either side.
Bazel knew what he wanted to protect.
That's why he can't say it.
"You're overthinking it, Toki. I'm just considering the next steps for Wano Country."
"Before the grand banquet begins, I want to completely take over Wano Country."
"Only in this way can we sail abroad without any worries in the future."
After exchanging glances with Bazel, Amatsuki knew in his heart that the other party was not troubled by this matter at all.
The situation in Wano Country has become a fait accompli.
No matter who the enemy is, there is no possibility of turning the tide.
But she also knew.
A smart woman's strength lies not in creating problems, but in solving them.
Since the men in the family are unwilling to talk about it, there must be a reason.
All she can do now is stabilize the rear, so that Bazeir will have no worries when he goes on voyages in the future.
At least this will reduce the burden on the other party.
Even if it's just a little bit.
"I see."
"If you're very tired, it's okay to take a break; there's plenty of time."
"At worst, you can wear pure gold and just sit there in a daze for a few years first~"
Bazel didn't say anything more, he just held the girl tighter, enjoying the last warmth before the sun set.
Meanwhile, in the Flower Capital, Great Serpent City.
Bang--!!
"Get out, all of you, get out!!"
A door on the top floor of the Great Serpent's Pavilion opened, and the servants ran out of the room in a panic.
Through the half-collapsed door, one could still see General Kurozumi Orochi panting with red eyes.
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"Great serpent, do not let anger blind you."
After all the servants left, Kurozumi Musashi and Kurozumi Semimaru walked into the room side by side.
"Twilight cicada, cicada pill!"
After closing his eyes and panting several times, the black charcoal serpent finally calmed down.
"Those guys dared to disobey my orders!"
"I am a general!!!"
"And Kozuki Sukiyaki, that old bastard is still alive!"
"You heard the news, right? The message relayed by Fukurokuju and Raizo!"
"Kuri, that bastard escaped from prison and secretly hid in Kuri!"
"My messenger died outside the city. It's clear that the Tengetsu clan of Kyuuri is plotting to seize the Black Charcoal clan's kingdom!"
"They want to steal the country!"
Kurotan Seimaru, dressed in monk's robes, remained silent and calmly sat down.
"Orochi, we still have time."
Kurotan Musamura spoke softly, "There's no need to panic. At the full moon following today, I will secretly infiltrate Kuri under the guise of a member of the Hundred Beasts."
"If we secretly kill Kozuki Sukiyaki, as long as the former shogun doesn't show up, we can gather the daimyo from other regions on charges of treason and inciting the people of Japan, and then attack the rebellious land of Kuri together."
Orochi sat down again, forcing himself to start thinking.
"Mu Chan, you're right, I still have a chance."
"No matter what, I am still a general, unless those people want me to label them as traitors to the country."
"Kanjuro has already gathered a thousand samurai in Ringo, awaiting my command."
"He can then rise up in the name of Kozuki Oden and support me in suppressing the rebels in the name of Oden's retainers."
"Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity!"
Swish-!
A figure leaped out from the shadows and knelt on one knee.
"General!"
"Bring out the map showing the Beasts Pirates' territorial distribution during their invasion of Wano Country. Higurashi, Semimaru, you two help me take a look."
The eyes of the Fu Lu Shou (福禄寿) figures, whose heads were bowed, flickered.
He received news of Lord Bazel's return last night.
The rumors circulating throughout Wano Country must also be the master's doing.
It must be that the adults wanted to prevent Orochi from getting a good night's sleep.
With this thought in mind, Fu Lu Shou took out a small map from inside the steel leg guards strapped to his legs and presented it to him.
"Shogun, this is the information gathered by the Orochi Oniwabanshu."
"For confidentiality and security reasons, we specifically made it into a small map, so that..."
"Even if we are accidentally captured by the enemy, we can swallow this specially made map before we die, thus destroying the evidence."
Kurotan Muchan nodded slightly: "Hmm, you did a good job."
After offering a compliment, the map was unfolded.
Fu Lu Shou, sensing the situation, stepped forward to explain, sliding their fingers across a spot on the map.
"The entire Jiuli region has now fallen; the rebels—"
After glancing at Kurozumi Orochi and seeing the look of admiration on his face, Fukurokuju pretended to breathe a sigh of relief and continued his introduction.
Kurozumi Semimaru, who witnessed this scene, closed his eyes again without saying anything.
"The rebels are suspected of conquering Ashura Doji, a former retainer of Lord Oden, and expanding their army, known as the Night Owl Group, based on this bandit force."
"Besides Jiuli, this place..."
The fingers of the gods Fu, Lu, and Shou are placed on the rabbit bowl.
"The Udon has also fallen into the hands of the Beasts Pirates. As far as we know, the dragon Kaido is staying here."
"Our ninjas have seen the other side drinking and making merry in this area on multiple occasions."
"Presumably, the other members of the Beasts Pirates are also scattered throughout the mining area, monitoring the civilians of Wano Country as they mine."
"General,"
Fukurokuju knelt on one knee: "This is all the information that the Orochi Oniwabanshu have detected so far."
"Because Lord Kanjuro is there, I did not dare to send anyone to investigate in Lingou without authorization, for fear of displeasing Lord Kanjuro. Please forgive me."
"It's alright, you did a great job, Fu Lu Shou (福禄寿)."
Kurozumi Orochi waved his hand, signaling Fukurokuju to step down.
"Hisoka, this is the current situation in Wano Country."
"Kuri Ward, along with the neighboring Udon, means that one-third of Wano Country's territory has been occupied by the enemy."
"The remaining Hakumai, Suzuhime, Nozomi, and the Flower Capital are still under my control."
He paused briefly, a hint of annoyance flashing in Kurozumi Orochi's eyes.
"Although the lords of the other three regions do not obey my orders, at least they have not shown any intention of usurping the throne."
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Kurotan Musashi looked down at the map, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
"Great Serpent, you're trying to use one tiger to devour another, aren't you?"
"That's right!!"
Kurozumi Orochi slammed his hand on the table, his smile gradually turning sinister.
"We're still nominally allies with the Beasts Pirates. Go and inform Kaido to come to the banquet tonight!"
"I want to force them to take action against those disobedient daimyo, and then give those daimyo a choice."
"If they choose to join forces with me to destroy the Beasts Pirates, then it will be only natural to reclaim my homeland, Kurozumi's territory!"
"If they insist on resisting—hehe!"
"I might as well play along with the Beasts Pirates' wishes, use their power to eliminate the daimyo, and then willingly become their dog. I've endured humiliation for so many years, I don't mind putting on one more good show."
"With the Beasts Pirates as our tiger today, I'm sure I'll find a dragon even stronger than the beasts one day!"
"As long as we can control the dragon and support the tiger, Wano Country will eventually return to the rule of the Kurozumi clan!"
Fu Lu Shou, who was hiding in the shadows as a guard, looked at him strangely upon hearing this.
To drive away dragons and chase away tigers?
Is this idiot really the shogun of Wano Country?
He doesn't really think Lord Bazel would be afraid of a mere samurai, does he?
"Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity," Kurotan Musashi said softly.
"Yes, Lady Musashi."
Fu Lu Shou suppressed his thoughts and hurriedly leaped out of the darkness.
"At 7 PM tonight, please invite the leader of the Beasts Pirates to a banquet at Orochi's Pavilion."
"Yes, I understand!" Fu Lu Shou ran towards the outside.
"Chanmaru,"
After a few moments of contemplation, Heitan Muchan looked at the Pipa Master who was resting with his eyes closed.
"I will set up a screen behind the great serpent for tonight's banquet, and you will stay behind the screen."
"If the enemy tries to harm the great serpent, use your barrier to protect the general."
"----I see."
Kurozumi Seramaru looked up at Kurozumi Orochi: "Lord Orochi, you can trust my barrier technique."