One Piece: The World King Who Emerged from the White Town

"Then?"

Abel laughed. "At a time like this, you don't still think I'm lying to you, do you? I have absolutely no interest in the information recorded in the Poneglyphs, nor do I want to know where 'Pluto' is."

"To be honest, do you really think that so-called 'Pluto' is stronger than my Nightmare Battleship?"

"Besides, to me, ten 'Plutos' are no match for one Robin, so don't tell me about this kind of thing next time."

Robin smiled with relief at Abel's overwhelming confidence.

God knows how conflicted she was when deciding whether or not to tell Abel the information about 'Pluto's' location.

But this time she wasn't wrong about him, especially his last words, which moved her deeply and made her heart race—a feeling she had never experienced before in all these years.

"I understand. I'm tired after a long day, I'm going to take a shower now."

"Together?"

"Okay."

"..."

Abel was just making a casual joke, but Robin's "okay!" completely stumped him.

Seeing his dazed look, Robin couldn't help but chuckle.

After Robin left, Abel was still wondering if she was serious about her answer. He wondered if he would be beaten up as a hooligan if he went over there now.

"So it really was just a joke after all."

Abel thought about it again and again, and realized that he was overthinking it. After all, Robin was not such a frivolous woman.

At this moment, Abel had no idea what he had missed.

In the bathroom, Robin was also blushing with embarrassment at her bold answer earlier.

……

Tenguyama Hitetsu... no, it should be said that Kozuki Sukiyaki sat upright in the room, neither eating nor drinking, and had been meditating for three whole days and three nights.

As the father of the former Shogun of Wano Country, Kozuki Oden, Kozuki Sukiyaki has been living in seclusion in the village of Amigasa in the Kuri region of Wano Country for many years, disguised as Tenguyama Hitetsu.

In addition, he is a descendant of the legendary swordsmith Kotetsu, and possesses a great sword, the 21st Grade Demon Sword, crafted by Kotetsu, called the "Second Generation Kitetsu"!

He was also the forger of the Sandai Kitetsu and the Ame no Habakiri!

However, if you think he owns a large, high-quality sword, then you are sorely mistaken.

Because the two famous swords that his son, Kozuki Oden, carried during his lifetime, namely the Great Grade Swords [Enma] and [Ame no Habakiri], were also in his possession.

According to Kozuki Oden's last wish, these two famous swords should have been passed on to his descendants, Kozuki Hiyori and Kozuki Momonosuke, respectively.

It's just temporarily stored here with him.

And the 21 Great Grade Swords that the people of Wano Country longed for... he alone collected three of them!

It’s simply appalling!

And this doesn't even include his own sword, a famous sword with a fan-shaped hilt.

Its rarity is at least that of the Twenty-One Great Grade Swords, and it may even be one of the legendary Twelve Supreme Great Grade Swords!

In the original story, Luffy wanted to take his sword in order to hide his identity, but he refused. Even after Luffy took the "Second Generation Kitetsu", it was only because he was "too late" to stop him.

Was it really too late to stop it?

At least at that time, Kozuki Sukiyaki preferred Luffy to take the Nidai Kitetsu rather than lend out his own sword.

It is clear that its rarity far surpasses that of the [Second Generation Kitetsu].

Of course, we can't rule out the possibility that this guy has a mental obsession with cleanliness.

Since learning about the situation outside, Kozuki Sukiyaki has been in a state of silence and inner turmoil.

After all, as the former shogun of Wano Country, how could he not want to change the status quo of Wano Country?

But is the other party really trustworthy?

He knew absolutely nothing about the other person.

What if he takes out these three great swords and the twenty-one techniques, but the other party turns their back on him?

Wouldn't that be like throwing a meat bun to a dog—gone and never to return?

Most importantly, does he really have the right to make a fair deal with the other party now?

Kozuki Sukiyaki was in great turmoil, and her expression was unpredictable.

Unable to make a decision, he decided to go out for a walk, hoping to find the answer.

This was the first time he had stepped out of his house in three days.

Kozuki Sukiyaki, dressed in a mask and clothing modeled after a tengu, transforms into Tenguyama Hitetsu.

Outside, many people have returned to their homes because mining plants and weapons factories have all ceased operations.

Even the prisoners in the Udon prison were retried, and those who were innocent, or those who were imprisoned simply for rebelling against Kurozumi Orochi, were all released.

They were able to reunite with their family and friends.

Putting everything else aside, the change brought about by the Dragon Hunter Guild taking over Wano Country alone has filled countless Wano Country citizens with gratitude.

In addition, Abel's act of sending back Ryuma's ashes, as well as his actions of killing Kaido and Orochi, have reduced the public's resistance to the Dragon Hunter Guild to a minimum.

Some people even felt that perhaps accepting the other side's rule wasn't so bad.

Anyway, it will be a hundred times better than before.

Of course, the best outcome would be to regain 'freedom' and reclaim the country's autonomy.

But where could they possibly obtain those precious Great Swords Twenty-One?

Many people went home and rummaged through drawers and cupboards, hoping to find a miracle.

After all, this is Wano Country, a place that has produced countless famous swords and once boasted numerous excellent swordsmiths!

Perhaps one of these famous swords is hidden in someone's home or in some abandoned place.

Collect three of them, and you can exchange them for the entire country.

They will not give up as long as there is a glimmer of hope.

The actions of everyone left Kozuki Sukiyaki, who had been observing and learning along the way, feeling both complex and astonished.

A few little devils by the roadside suddenly caught his attention.

"Sanlang, are you really going?"

"Yes! I found this in a hidden compartment in the wall of my house. It looks extraordinary. It might just be the Twenty-One Great Swords that those people are after!"

"But if you just go like that, aren't you worried that they'll just snatch it away? You might even lose your life."

"It doesn't matter! As long as we can liberate this country and stop living under foreign rule, even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance, I'll give it a try!"

"Sanlang, you're right. I suddenly remembered that I actually have a knife hidden at home. It might not be a famous one, but who knows! Wait for me, I'll go get it, and I'll go with you!"

Chapter 712 Three Famous Swords!

When Kurozumi Orochi ruled Wano Country, he took many 'remedies' because he was afraid of the prophecy made by Kozuki Oden before his death.

For example, issuing decrees prohibiting the possession of samurai swords and the establishment of martial arts teaching dojos.

They dispatched assassins to hunt down anyone associated with the Kozuki clan, as well as others who supported reform and advocated for opening up the country to the seas.

This led to a period of great chaos, with many people secretly hiding all their samurai swords.

Some people were killed as a result, while others managed to take advantage of the chaos.

That's exactly what happened to Saburo and the others. In order to regain the freedom of the country, they didn't hesitate to rummage through the weapons they had hidden in their homes.

Risking execution for that sliver of a possibility.

Even if no one follows the law prohibiting the possession of samurai swords anymore, it doesn't mean there's no danger at all.

Who knows what kind of scene will unfold when we get there? Will we be killed and robbed?

For them, everything was unknown and terrifying.

But they were determined to go, driven solely by their passion.

Even if there is only the slightest hope, they must seize it.

Kozuki Sukiyaki became increasingly silent. He simply followed behind the children, watching them walk resolutely until they arrived at the General's Mansion and knocked on the door.

He made up his mind that if these children were in danger, he would do everything he could to rescue them.

However, what happened next was somewhat unexpected.

Because it wasn't just these few kids who thought of doing this and wanted to try their luck.

And the person responsible for judging whether something is true or false is not here.

Following that man's directions, Saburo and the others went to the high platform where the black charcoal snake's head was displayed.

There, Abel sent someone to inspect the famous sword.

Moreover, it was done openly and honestly, in front of everyone.

They even wrote the details of the transaction directly on the notice board next to them, so that everyone could see it.

The time limit is one month.

Whether this is a publicity stunt or not, it has at least dispelled many people's doubts and distrust to some extent.

It turned into something I was willing to give it a try.

So when Sanlang and his group arrived, there were already more than a dozen people in line, including men, women, young and old.

They all wanted to do their part for this country.

Unfortunately, as each person handed over their weapons for inspection, the final result was always the same...

"I'm sorry, this is just an extremely ordinary samurai sword."

This answer left everyone quite disappointed.