One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 20: An incompetent general exhausts the entire army
The next day, inside the hot springs.

Goode, his whole body wrapped in bandages, lay on the sofa with his eyes closed, resting. A dozen or so female masseuses knelt beside him, offering to massage his feet and shoulders.

The girls stroked the firm muscles, their bodies burning with desire, their eyes already brimming with passion.

"Sir, how's the pressure?"

"Let me massage your legs."

"Sir, let me peel some grapes for you."

The girls served him attentively, and some of them, who were already not very discreet, took the opportunity to grope him, their hands even reaching up to the top of Goode's thighs.

Goode's heroic figure last night completely captivated them.

In the vast country of Wano, it's unlikely that you can find another true man like Lord Goode. Just smelling his masculine scent is enough to make them unable to resist.

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"Stop licking your lips, be more discreet!"

Goode scolded them with a dark face. If he hadn't been in so much pain that he didn't want to move, he would have definitely given those sluts a good beating.

It's really hard to get a chicken to turn over a new leaf!

It didn't take long.

The four members of the Green Worm gang ran over excitedly, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Goode: "Great news, Brother Goode, you've been promoted to a real fighter!"

"Oh, I see."

Goode calmly waved his hand.

He's making such a desperate show of his stance; it would be a bit unreasonable if Kaido didn't offer him some incentive.

Unlike Yamato, he had already decided to stay with the Beasts Pirates.

The boss values ​​talent, the management is relaxed, the benefits are generous, and anyone with ability can rise to the top. Where else can you find such a great platform?

With the support of all the beasts, he can avoid taking more than a decade of detours!
As for starting one's own business, given the war-torn environment outside, the potential gains and risks of venturing out are completely disproportionate.

He doesn't care about the One Piece, and besides, Nika won the championship 800 years ago. Even if Roger went there, he would have to go home crying.

First, manage your own territory well.

"Brother Goode, there's more good news."

The four of them took turns reporting to Kaido about sending money and assigning Goode the task of receiving the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

1 gold is equivalent to 1 million peles.

Half of the Four Emperors couldn't afford that much money!

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There's another task.

"Doflamingo?"

Goode raised an eyebrow, quickly realizing what was happening.

To become a big and powerful force in the new world, one must either be like the Shipping King and the News King, focusing on a specific professional field, neither excelling nor failing, and making a living in the gap between the Four Emperors.

You either have to curry favor with the powerful or the influential.

Just like Crocodile and Moria, after failing to challenge the Four Emperors, they could only return to the first half of the Grand Line.

It's not that I want to go back, but that I have no other choice.

Staying in the new world will mean death!

Doflamingo is the same; he thrives thanks to the World Government's backing, but if he wants to go further, he needs the protection of one of the Four Emperors.

"I see."

Goode nodded.

It's just a reception mission, basically not difficult. Even if Doflamingo is arrogant, he wouldn't dare to act recklessly in the Beasts' headquarters.

"Brother Goode, there's some big news."

The four members of the Green Caterpillar Clenched their fists in excitement.

"Boss Kaido has announced that he will launch an expedition in a month and will select the six strongest fighters from the real battles to form the Flying Six, whose status is second only to the top members!"

"An expedition, you know."

Goode squinted.

The day has finally come!
He was not interested in expeditions.

It's nothing more than killing people and seizing territory, wasting a lot of time and money, which probably doesn't even amount to the daily profit of a hot spring resort.

The key is Wano Country after the expedition.

Goode got up, put on his coat, and, under the lingering gaze of the technician, went to the back garden, where the white-haired girl was sitting sullenly in the gazebo.

Upon seeing Goode approaching, Yamato immediately turned his head away.

"Humph!"

She is unhappy!
Watching so many Kozuki warriors die at Goode's hands—if this is the price of forbearance, it's far too cruel.

"follow me."

Goode didn't comfort Yamato. Yamato hesitated for a moment, then followed behind Goode dejectedly. She knew that Goode was the only person she could trust.

Heading south from the City of Flowers, the two soon arrived at the outskirts of the God of Wealth Town. From afar, the dilapidated town was devoid of even a single intact house.

"All the fields here are abandoned."

Goode's gaze fell upon the vast stretches of barren fields surrounding the town.

I'm in a really bad mood.

The fact that humans can build towns means that the surrounding environment is suitable for human survival. Apart from some industrial or commercial towns, water sources and fertile fields are standard features.

However, due to water pollution, the fields in Caishen Town are now abandoned, directly leading to a lack of food for the people.

He wasn't sympathizing with the common people, but rather concerned about these prime farmlands, which were being wasted in a way that truly pained him.

After all, he comes from China.

"These are all caused by my father."

Yamato was feeling down.

When she first left the island, the girl was as happy as a husky that had broken free of its reins, but the harsh reality soon made her unable to smile.

Looking around, everything is devastated.

"Snapped!"

Goode slapped Yamato hard on the buttocks and scoffed, "It's not your fault, why are you blaming yourself?"

"I!"

Yamato covered his burning backside and glared angrily.

It's not okay for her to be sad and blame herself!
"Oh, you're Kozuki Oden!"

Goode suddenly changed the subject, saying, "Then the scene before us is indeed partly your fault. Continue to blame yourself."

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Yamato was even angrier.

"Why should Oden be held responsible?!"

"Is it enough that Kozuki Oden carried the hopes of the people of Wano Country on his shoulders, yet he failed to protect his country and its people?"

Goode calmly countered with a question.

In this cruel world, no one will sympathize with losers, especially those who squander a winning hand.

If a general is incompetent, the whole army will be exhausted.

Even if someone's personal martial prowess is unparalleled, it is not worthy of praise.

Oden was, and so was Yamato!

The difference is that Yamato hasn't reached the final stage yet, and with his assistance, Yamato still has a chance to turn things around.

Yamato opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word.

Good shook his head slightly and walked towards the town.

"Let's go to town and have a cup of tea."

Caishen Town is impoverished, and its residents live off the scraps from Huazhidu. The large town doesn't even have a decent teahouse.

"Pirates! Pirates are coming!"

The children's shouts echoed throughout the town.

The town was in chaos. Villagers rushed home in a panic, and those who couldn't get home hid on both sides of the street, looking at the two men with fear in their eyes.

Goode took Yamato for a walk in the town.

The scenes of poverty and the fearful looks in the eyes of the surrounding villagers left the young girl feeling very uncomfortable.

Goode saw through Yamato's thoughts.

Do you want to help them?

"Hey, is that okay?"

Yamato's eyes widened.

After last night's battle, Goode's image in her mind became even colder; she couldn't believe that Goode would show kindness to these poor people.

Goode nodded slightly: "I said I would help you save this country, of course, I'm doing this for myself as well."

"Uh-huh!"

Yamato nodded vigorously, his eyes full of anticipation.

"What are we going to do?"

"It's very simple."

Goode looked towards the town.

"Let's buy this place!"

(End of this chapter)