One Piece: From the God Valley Era

City of Flowers

The Kozuki Sukiyaki blanket that had been hanging on the "telephone pole" was lowered down.

His strength was average and he was used to a life of luxury. During this period, he transformed into an old man with white hair and skin and bones. However, he was still in good spirits and did not have any thoughts of suicide.

Perhaps this is what they mean by "better to live a miserable life than to die a good death."

Moreover, Kozuki Sukiyaki is exactly that kind of person.

After Kozuki Oden's death, he faked his death for twenty years and lived to the very end.

"Hey, where are you taking my father?!"

Kozuki Oden, who was also hanging there, shouted at his father after he was taken down.

Even though he was often hungry and had lost a lot of weight, he remained as energetic and vibrant as ever.

As for the daimyo next to him, they looked much like Kozuki Sukiyaki, very old, with one foot already in their coffins.

It can only be said that Kozuki Oden's title of "Demon Orb" was well-deserved; he was indeed formidable.

"Hmph, this is none of your business, Oden!" Kaido, carrying the Eight Precepts, directed his men to work, looking up at Kozuki Oden.

He won that battle.

That's why he can stand here; if he loses, Kozuki Oden's position will be his.

"You bastard Kaido, what exactly do you want to do to my father?!" Kozuki Oden screamed hoarsely, "Come at me with whatever you want, don't torture my father!"

Upon hearing this, Kaido waved his hand and had his men carry the Kozuki Sukiyaki away, completely ignoring Kozuki Oden's ghostly shouts from the telephone pole until Kozuki Oden's voice disappeared.

After Kaido and the others left, the daimyo hanging from the telephone poles finally spoke up: "Oden, do you think we still have a chance to survive?"

The speaker is Ugetsu Tempura, and he is the daimyo of Udon.

The quarry for sea stone is located in this area.

"We're probably doomed to die," said Shimotsuki Gyuumaru with a nonchalant expression.

He had become indifferent to life and death; he felt that there was not much difference between being alive and being dead.

Of course, if he could live, he would be willing to live.

"Am I going to die?" Shimotsuki Yasuie smiled. "I've lived enough for decades. My only hope now is that the rest of Wano Country can survive."

"Judging from the current situation, Wano Country should not be destroyed," said Fuzuki Miyuki.

"It seems that Hyogoro's efforts have not been in vain, and Acnoya is not as tyrannical as other pirates."

They had all seen many pirates and knew their temperaments, but Acnoya was different from the others. He didn't show an overly violent temper, but he had a lot of domineering presence.

He wiped out the leaders of Wano Country with a single move.

"Hyōgor?" Shimotsuki Gyūmaru exclaimed. "It seems this Acnoya came prepared. He's quite knowledgeable about Wano Country. He has people in Wano!"

Strong fortresses are often breached from within, and this time is no exception.

Otherwise, Acnoya would not be able to accurately know the information about Wano Country.

Therefore, there must have been collaborators during this invasion of Acnoa, but who those collaborators were remains unknown.

This person could be one of them, or it could be someone else, but either way is possible.

However, that no longer matters, since they have already been defeated, and the future of Wano Country is no longer something they can control.

Now, there is only one path ahead for them: death.

Although they are not dead yet, they are practically dead, just waiting to be buried.

But in reality, Acnoya didn't have any collaborators at all. He was a time traveler who knew some information about Wano Country. It's that simple.

However, they were unaware of it.

That's why I think so.

Upon hearing this, everyone else fell silent.

It's unexpected that a pirate spy was found in Wano Country; it seems their mission truly failed.

"Men, are you just going to accept your fate like this?" Kozuki Oden looked at the crowd and said in a deep voice, "I haven't accepted my fate yet."

"I will survive, and then I will reclaim Wano Country!"

"I will defeat Acnoya!"

"Oden, are you that confident?" Shimotsuki Gyumaru asked.

"Of course, my men are all very capable. I believe they will definitely find a way to rescue me from here. As long as we live, everything will be fine," Kozuki Oden said with a grin.

"It's good to be confident, but the Dragon Ball Pirates are too strong, especially Acnoya. You told us that he defeated Hyogoro in one move, and your strength is only about the same as Hyogoro's."

"He is the biggest obstacle to your rescue!" said Shimotsuki Yasuie.

The daimyo wasn't as optimistic as Kozuki Oden, especially with the invincible powerhouse Acnoya standing in their way.

Even if Kozuki Oden were to be rescued, he would still encounter Acnoya, and only by overcoming this obstacle could he survive.

"Uncles, don't be so pessimistic." Kozuki Oden grinned and said, "There's always a way out. I believe in my luck, and I'll definitely survive."

Kozuki Oden was indeed optimistic, but now he was also considering his luck.

Acnoya has become much stronger, putting immense pressure on Kozuki Oden.

Aknoa was standing right in front of him, and he was almost out of breath.

Is this a powerful individual from outside Wano Country? He's incredibly strong.

Indeed, his decision to leave Taiwan and venture out into the world was the right one.

Father, you have ruined my life and the country of Wano!

If he could leave Wano Country earlier and venture out into the world, he might be able to become friends with Acnoya. Even if they didn't become friends, he could still continue to grow stronger, so that he would have enough strength to deal with any danger Wano Country might encounter.

But now, it's too late.

So now he needs to rely on his own good luck.

"Oden, we'll help you!" said Ugetsu Tempura.

Upon hearing this, the other daimyo nodded in agreement, all agreeing with this view.

They had no hope left, so they pinned their hopes on Oden; Oden was their only hope.

"Uncle, you guys..." Kozuki Oden was stunned for a moment. Usually carefree and easygoing, his eyes seemed to be covered by something.

Feeling unwell, like mushrooms...

"Don't risk your lives for me!"

Oden wanted to survive, and he also wanted everyone else to survive.

If he is the only one alive, and everyone he knows is dead, then what is the point of him being alive?

"Oden, don't be reckless. Besides, we're not even sure if we'll survive!" Shimotsuki Yasuie said. "Now it all depends on those guys!"

Those of them who are famous still have some savings; if they put all their savings on the line, they might have a glimmer of hope.

However, they lacked a unified command.

Only in this way can these rabble be brought together.

So now, they can only rely on luck!

Lord Shimotsuki Ryoma, please have mercy on us just this once!