One Piece: Nico Robin Collection

Chapter 13: Loyalty to the General

“Ahhhhh… That’s the way it’s supposed to be!”

Seeing Caesar kill Orochi with a few shots from his finger gun, Kaido smiled grimly.

"That's how it should be, running over the enemy with dignity, right? Fu Lu Shou?"

Seeing Kaido's murderous gaze sweeping towards him, Fu Lu Shou's heart suddenly trembled.

"This is such a huge misunderstanding! Lord Kaido!"

Fu Lu Shou quickly fell to the ground, trembling and saying, "Big Snake is so sinister and cunning. I didn't know he had such strange abilities!"

"Oh?"

Kaido tilted his head slightly and glanced at Caesar.

The meaning is very clear, whether to kill or keep, it's up to you to decide.

Considering that we will have to take over Wano Country in the future, the guys who originally belonged to Kurozumi Orochi are also a considerable force, so it would be best if we could take over.

But it was Caesar who employed the people, so Caesar had to make the decision.

Noticing Kaido's reaction, Fukurokuju quickly cast a hopeful look at Caesar.

Caesar said nothing, just smiled brightly, licked the sharp fangs gently with the tip of his tongue, and gently stroked the front of his neck with his thumb.

puff-

In an instant, blood splattered from the necks of all the Oniwaban including Fukurokuju, and they fell down one after another.

Caesar stretched out his hand, and wisps of blood mist gathered into a river, which slowly disappeared into Caesar's hand under the horrified and desperate gazes of Fu Lu Shou and others.

This was an ability he developed following his last attack on Foz Vera.

The principle is that after the enemy inhales the blood mist, it assimilates part of the enemy's blood for manipulation, and after causing damage, it absorbs the enemy's blood from a distance.

This kind of blood intake from a distance will cause the loss of most of the vitality, but fortunately this is an AOE skill. There is nothing else on the battlefield, but it will definitely guarantee enough lives.

Like the followers, the powerful domineering aura and the isolation of the sea water will make this move ineffective.

In addition, flames can also effectively disperse blood mist, but this must be done before it is inhaled.

"Hey! Kill them all?"

Runti pinched her waist and gently kicked Fu Lu Shou's withered body with her high heels: "What a despicable trick! I warn you, don't use this trick on me and Xiao Pei!"

"It's too late, you've already been tricked."

Caesar said in a gloomy tone: "If you take off your clothes in time, you might be able to save your life!"

"Eh?!"

Quinn was immediately panicked. "Will everyone see my voluptuous figure? That's not good!"

"Shut up, you idiot!"

Runti's face darkened, and she pointed at Caesar: "You bastard, are you treating me like Yamato?"

Upon hearing this, Yamato stopped untying his belt and said in surprise, "What? So it was a lie?"

"With this ability, a sea bath would be enough."

Black Maria helped Yamato straighten his clothes and said with a smile, "Miss, do you want to join us? I can teach you some tricks that are unique to women, such as how to quickly capture a man's heart~"

Hearing this, Yamato's face flushed, he twisted his hands together, and moved his index finger bit by bit, speechless for a moment.

"A fool like you shouldn't try to seduce a man!"

Hachisaijie carried him on his shoulders. When Kurozumi Orochi died, Kaido lost his previous coldness and asked in confusion: "Why do you want to kill these guys?"

"It's best to eliminate all of Kurozumi Orochi's direct subordinates. These guys are usually accomplices to the enemy and are just a bunch of fence-sitters. Keeping them here won't add much strength to us. Killing them will quickly win over the people and allow the plan to proceed quickly."

Caesar glanced at the others and said, "Listen up everyone! Don't underestimate the people just because they are powerless. In fact, these grassroots people are the important cornerstone of our rule. Once we control the hearts and minds of the people, the rule of Wano Country will fall completely into our hands!"

"Unlike a pirate war, what we're doing this time is a national initiative. If this is successful, the Beasts Pirates will no longer be limited by resources. Therefore, we must absolutely control our subordinates and stop them from acting like pirates! Those who disobey our orders will be killed!"

"Oh!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

boom--

In the sky, thunder roared and the wind howled.

Amidst the surging waves, dozens of warships sailed towards Wano Country in a mighty manner.

Giant dragons roam the sky, beasts descend upon the shore, gunfire and waves compose this evening's ukiyo-e...

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"In the past, there was Orochi from the Kurozumi family who plotted rebellion and stole the position of Shogun with despicable acts. He also used evil words and magic to deceive our Beasts Pirates and instigated us to fight against the Kozuki clan..."

"Fortunately, Kaido's daughter Yamato, carrying on Kozuki's legacy, helped us get rid of the sorcery, slay Orochi, and clean up the government..."

The next morning, in the Flower City.

Yamato was sitting on the podium in a formal dress, and Caesar was standing in front of her, reading out the speech he had prepared long ago.

Below the platform, Runti Maria and others led their pirates to maintain order. The surrounding streets had already been blocked by the people of Wano Country.

When the crowd heard Caesar's announcement, they suddenly became agitated.

"Is this true? Was that Orochi guy killed?"

"Kaido's daughter? Carrying out Guangyue's legacy? Is this some latest joke?"

"Keep your voice down! If you want to die, don't take me with you!"

"So, the ruler of this country has changed from that Orochi guy to Kaido, right?"

"Well...it's all the same anyway."

"It's not the same! Don't compare us to that bastard Kurozumi Orochi!"

Hearing the discussions of the people around her, Runti, who had already been impatient with the cumbersome procedures, suddenly started to make a fuss.

"We are pirates, so we can't be more despicable than that Kurozumi Orochi, right?"

"Eh?! Do you want to listen to what you're saying?"

The man who just spoke had his eyes bulged out, as if he had heard something that shattered his worldview.

"Um...this sir!"

In the crowd, a woman in kimono looked at Caesar timidly, and mustered up the courage to call out softly.

"My name is Caesar."

Caesar put his hands behind his back and smiled gently. His handsome face made the woman blush.

"Lord Caesar... so, does that mean Wano Country will be ruled by pirates from now on?"

Caesar said calmly, "It has been decided that the Beasts Pirates will continue to exist as a national defense fleet. Kaido, the former captain of the Beasts Pirates and the Protector of the Nation, will serve as the Governor-General, responsible for the nation's armed defense. All forces under his command are strictly prohibited from plundering or harassing the people. Those who violate this order will be put to death!"

"Hear no asshole!"

Runti immediately yelled at the guy who had just questioned her, "We are here to maintain order!"

"So... this country will be ruled by Lord Kaido from now on, right?"

"Yes."

"Then Lord Kaido... is he really bewitched by witchcraft?"

The woman sounded a little flustered, but she still mustered up the courage to ask.

"Does it matter?"

Caesar suppressed his smile. "Once, Kozuki Oden sailed out to sea for selfish reasons, allowing Wano Country to fall into the hands of Kurozumi Orochi. Because he believed the enemy's lies, the people suffered for years. Now that Oden is dead and Orochi has been killed, the only ones with the power to rule this country are us, the Beasts Pirates."

"But isn't this the same violent rule as that guy Kurozumi Orochi?" someone in the crowd shouted indignantly.

"Did those daimyo gain their positions by dancing naked? What do you think those loyal samurai are for?"

Caesar sneered, "Ruling by force, so what? Wano Country has been closed off for hundreds of years, its people impoverished and its economy devastated. Even if the land hadn't been polluted, how could those at the bottom of society have enough to eat?" "You should be thankful that Kozuki Oden is an idiot, but his will is not bad. That's why we were influenced by him."

"From now on, the polluted land of Wano Country will be restored! The people of Wano Country will no longer suffer from hunger! People will also have the right to freely go to sea!"

"My words today will be broadcast to all parts of Wano Country! They are also the promise made to this country by your new general, Kaido's daughter Yamato!"

Caesar's voice was broadcast live to all parts of Wano Country, and people's eyes turned to the beautiful woman sitting behind him.

"The new general is... a woman?"

"Ohhhh so beautiful! I want to be the general's dog!"

"Your stance is too unsteady!"

"A woman as a general? You must be joking... Even if she's just a puppet, she should at least find a man, right?"

Yamato sat on the podium somewhat nervously, his ten fingers tightly gripping the fabric under the wide cuffs, his heart pounding, and his observation Haki allowed him to take in people's reactions.

It was not until he saw Caesar turn sideways and give him an encouraging look that he made up his mind and slowly stood up.

"My name is Yamato, daughter of Kaido! From today on, I will succeed the general of Wano Country!"

Ken slammed his mace down on the table. Yamato looked around with high spirits: "What Caesar said is my promise to everyone!"

"How dare you say that, that idiot..."

Runti curled her lips: "It's obviously Caesar's idea, right?"

Maria covered her mouth and chuckled softly: "Who told them to have such a good relationship? Are you jealous?"

Runti snorted softly: "Who would envy that idiot? I don't want to be a general."

People all over Wano Country were talking about it.

"Recover the land, go to the sea freely, and have enough to eat?"

"Can it really be done?"

"Since you've said that, you should try your best even if you can't do it, right?"

"Who knows? Maybe it's some conspiracy..."

"Hey... look! What is that?"

Rumble…

The ground beneath their feet shook violently, and huge treasure ships were transported to various places in Wano Country in groups, each of which was loaded with mountains of food.

Treasure ships sailed into the Flower Capital, Jiuli, Tuwan, and even a run-down little place like Bianli Village.

“It’s food…”

"It's food!"

All over Wano Country, people became restless and gathered around the treasure ship, their eyes flashing with fiery gazes.

Beside the treasure ship, the pirates maintained order and did not get angry even when they were accidentally pushed down. After all, this was a death order given by Kaido himself.

"All of this food was taken from Kurozumi Orochi and his gang. General Yamato has decided to return all of this ointment, taken from the people, to her people!"

On the platform, Caesar waved his hand and said, "From today on, Quinn will lead the scientific research team to carry out land restoration work with the highest efficiency and shut down most of the factories that cause pollution!"

"Is this true, Mom?"

In a poor little village somewhere, villagers gathered around the curtain next to the treasure ship, and a little girl gently tugged at her mother's sleeve.

"If that's the case, it should be true..."

Compared to the little girl who looked relatively healthy, the girl's mother looked very thin, and her kimono was full of patches.

"This pirate sir..."

The old village chief leaned on his cane and looked at the pirate leader tentatively: "Is this food really for us?"

"Tsk, didn't Lord Caesar say it all? Listen carefully, old man!"

The leading pirate waved his hand impatiently. "But let's make a deal first, you bastards! This food has to be divided equally among every household! Lord Kaido has ordered that no one should be harmed, but if anyone dares to take more, I'll chop his head off! Do you understand?"

"I understand! I understand, sir!"

"Hmph, open the treasure ship and distribute the food!"

As food was distributed to each household, the doubts on people's faces gradually disappeared.

"It turned out to be true!"

“They really are distributing food!”

"Hooray! Look, Mom, we have food to eat. The red bean rice cake porridge alone will last us for ages!"

"Um…"

The woman stroked her daughter's hair with one hand and covered her mouth with the other, tears as big as beans rolling down her cheeks.

"Pirate-sama..."

The village chief walked forward tremblingly, holding food in his hands.

The pirate leader said impatiently: "What's the matter? Haven't we given you the food?"

"Please help me distribute the food, and allow me to entertain you..."

"Huh? What did you say? You've really touched me, you bastard!"

Similar scenes were played out all over Wano Country. On the streets of Flower City, more and more people took to the streets, looking in the direction of the Shogun's Mansion in disbelief.

"It's actually true? Food is really being distributed!"

"Is this still a pirate?"

"who cares!"

"Hey, hey! There's another guy outside, saying he's in charge of the land improvement team!"

"What a sloppy name..."

It was like a carnival. As food was distributed, more and more laughter and shouts resounded throughout Wano Country.

Caesar's voice echoed throughout Wano Country through the broadcasting equipment.

"From now on, Wano Country's land can be cultivated, and going to the sea is possible. Under the general, all people are equal!"

"The only thing you have to do is to eat well, work hard, and live a good life! Offer your loyalty to General Yamato!"

"Oh oh oh!!!"

For a moment, the crowd responded, and the deafening cheers almost overturned the entire Wano Country!

"Dedicate your loyalty to the General!"

People shouted and some of those who were suffering from hunger shed tears of excitement.

Seeing this, Caesar seemed to have thought of something. He suddenly raised his hand with a malicious look and his voice resounded through the sky: "Loyalty!!"

"loyalty!!!"

"General Yamato!"

"Female General!"

"General!"

Yamato forced a smile, his face flushed with excitement.

Suddenly, she reached out and pulled Caesar over, kissing him on the face.

"Caesar! You're amazing!"

"Hey!"

(End of this chapter)