One Piece: New Century Hextech Warriors

Chapter 83 Thunder Dragon Roar

After hearing Sith finish speaking, Marco abruptly withdrew his fist, looking like he'd just been given a hard time.

He rarely felt like he was being led by the nose, and this guy was inexplicably annoying!

Sith paid no attention to his emotions and stopped being mysterious, slowly saying, "There are two ways to get to the country. One is the great waterfall that you are familiar with, which can only be climbed by being pulled up by carp."

"The other route is opposite the waterfall, at the other end of Wano Country. There's a cave there with a secret harbor inside, equipped with gondolas that can be raised and lowered. Once a ship enters, it can ascend to Wano Country via the gondolas, and the destination happens to be near Onigashima!"

"The Beast Pirates' ships usually travel in and out this way."

After hearing Sith's words, everyone on the ship fell silent, even Squard and Jozu, who had been furious just moments before, stopped talking.

Sith glanced at them and saw the same excitement in them!

It's like someone who's been constipated for days suddenly having their anus opened, resulting in a massive bowel movement.

"Yeah, how come I didn't think of that!"

Marco excitedly pumped his fist.

They had always been puzzled. Although Wano Country was closed off from the world, it was impossible for such a large organization as the Beast Pirates to never leave their homes.

That waterfall was extremely dangerous and didn't seem like a route the Beast Pirates would usually take. Marco even wondered if Kaido, that old bastard, would secretly transform into his Azure Dragon form every time and personally hoist the Beast Pirates' ships in and out.

Now that Seven of Bamboo has explained it this way, they suddenly understand.

So Wano Country has such a hidden place!

"Cunning enough, Kaido is indeed born evil."

Marco couldn't help but curse.

Just as everyone was getting excited, the white-bearded man didn't smile. Instead, he asked with increasing calm, "Seven of Bamboo, how can you prove what you're saying is true?"

It was certainly good to know that there was such a route to strike at the heart of the enemy, but Whitebeard was no mindless brute.

Having spent decades at sea, he had witnessed countless acts of deceit and treachery. Moreover, the fact that this unfamiliar Seven of Bamboo had suddenly come to their aid was highly suspicious.

"As expected of Whitebeard, he's got a really sharp mind."

Sith gave a thumbs-up, having anticipated the question, and instead of answering immediately, countered with, "Would you like to know the details of how Kozuki Oden was killed?"

Upon hearing this, the white-bearded man jumped up.

His powerful body, as imposing as a towering mountain, was extremely intimidating, and the faint aura of anger emanating from him even made Marco, who was standing next to him, feel a sense of fear.

"Kid, I advise you to think carefully about what you're about to say."

"Lying can get you killed."

The white-bearded man, like a wild beast whose scales have been touched, let out a low growl, and a cold glint flashed in the eyes of Murakumogiri, which was planted on the ground.

The other people on the boat also gathered around, like travelers dying of thirst in the desert suddenly discovering a spring of clear water.

The detailed account of Yu Yu's death has always been what they most want to know!

Unfortunately, the information about Oden's death was secretly released by Big Mom. She didn't know exactly how Kaido killed Oden, so she didn't mention it.

Sith wasn't surprised by Whitebeard's agitation, after all, it concerned his most valued "family".

He chuckled, sat cross-legged, and casually stretched out one hand: "You invite guests to tell stories, but don't even offer wine? Is this your way of hospitality?"

The white-bearded man paused for a moment, then suddenly burst into loud laughter: "Gurara, it's been a long time since I've seen such an interesting fellow!"

Despite his anger and being surrounded by his friends, Seven of Bamboo remained unfazed and asked for a drink.

Since those mentally unstable old monsters left the scene, Whitebeard has never seen anyone like them!

"Bring the wine!"

He gave the order, and Marco immediately brought over a large jar of wine himself.

Sith didn't stand on ceremony. He slightly lifted the mask and gulped down several large mouthfuls, letting out a long, comfortable burp.

"The wine is pretty good, I'll tell you that now!"

He put down the wine jar and recounted what happened after Kozuki Oden returned to Wano Country.

"After returning to his country, he learned that Kaido had joined forces with Orochi to seize Wano Country, so he immediately led a rebellion, but those two guys held hostages to threaten him—"

"He would dance naked at the city gate every week, and each dance would save 100 people, but in the end even the people who originally supported him became disgusted —"

"In the final battle, he was deceived by Orochi's men, and Kaido seized the opportunity to launch a sneak attack—"

"He endured the boiling pot torture for an hour, but Kaido broke his promise and ultimately shot him—"

The sunlight gradually dimmed from its glaring intensity, and the sky changed from the brightness of midday to the warmth of dusk.

Suppressed sobs and the cracking sound of teeth being clenched in anger could be heard intermittently on the ship.

Almost no one doubted that Sith was lying; the details were too realistic. Some of the plots sounded outrageous, but if the protagonist was Oden, it would seem very real!

"That's all, that's how it is."

Sith tilted his head back and finished the last bit of wine in the jar.

Whitebeard also raised his wine bowl, which was bigger than a washbasin, and slowly poured the clear wine onto the deck.

"idiot."

He spoke in a low voice, offering his final assessment of his former companion.

If Kozuki Oden hadn't been deceived, if Kozuki Oden had sought their help sooner, if—

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs." Everyone in the Whitebeard Pirates knew very well that Oden must have felt guilty about "abandoning" the Whitebeard Pirates, so he wanted to resolve the matter on his own.

Those "ifs" are simply not true!

The white-bearded man raised a hand to wipe his sore nose and asked his final question: "Seven of Bamboo, who exactly are you? How do you know all this?"

"If you don't give me a reasonable explanation, I won't believe you!"

The other party provided such detailed information, as if he were present at the scene himself, that Whitebeard couldn't help but become suspicious.

Sith replied calmly, "Believe it or not, I'm just looking for a partner. Since it's about cooperation, I can find someone else."

"As for my identity..."

He suddenly smiled mysteriously: "All you need to know is that we are everywhere."

us?

Whitebeard and Marco exchanged a glance, keenly noticing the word.

It seems that this seven of bamboo belongs to some secret organization?

That's not surprising, as all sorts of secret organizations emerge on the high seas, including some powerful ones.

"There's one last thing."

Seeing that Whitebeard still had doubts, Sith decided to give him one last push to solidify his resolve.

"Hiyori Kozuki is still alive and lives in Orochi Castle."

As soon as he finished speaking, the silent crowd erupted in uproar once again.

There are still survivors in the Oden family?

They thought that the whole family should have been wiped out!

"Seven of Bamboo, you're not lying to us?!"

Marco, abandoning his usual languid demeanor, excitedly rushed forward, grabbed Sith's shoulder, and loudly demanded an answer.

Sith chuckled and replied, "Kozuki Hiyori, the green-haired girl, if I'm not mistaken, is 13 years old this year. She should have just disguised herself as a geisha, waiting for the day she can avenge her father."

He revealed all the information he knew, but he didn't mention the outrageous act of Kozuki Toki abandoning his daughter and sending his son and retainers twenty years into the future, as that would only arouse suspicion from Whitebeard's group.

By the way, Momonosuke is doomed!

A few casual words were enough to make Whitebeard make up his mind.

The appearance and age described by the Seven of Bamboo perfectly match those of Kozuki Hiyori, so it is unlikely that they are fabricated.

boom!

He raised the Murakumo Cutter and slammed it down heavily, releasing a powerful aura that had been tempered for decades, causing even Sith to feel his breath catch in his throat.

"It's decided, attack Wano Country!"

Like an old but still invincible lion, Whitebeard's words completely ignited everyone's excitement.

They certainly didn't completely believe Sith's words, but since Hiyori could still survive, the Whitebeard would never give up the chance to save her.

Many of the people present had held that girl in their arms back then!

Just as the atmosphere of the battle reached its peak, a muffled sound suddenly came from the corner.

"Um, Mr. Seven of Bamboo, why are you so eager to help us?"

"And even if there's a shortcut to Wano Country, they'd definitely have heavy guards there, wouldn't they? Are you really that confident you can get us in?"

Everyone was stunned, and hundreds of eyes turned to the person who had spoken.

A man with a pompadour hairstyle and wearing a chef's uniform suddenly changed his expression and slapped the other man on the head.

"Teach, don't say such discouraging things at a time like this!"

Sith recognized him as Thatch, the captain of the Fourth Division, and the guy he scolded was none other than the future "Blackbeard," Marshall D. Teach, son of Rocks!

As he expected, Teach was now a completely honest and simple-minded, chubby black man, showing no signs of the ruthless ambition that would one day shake up the world.

Meanwhile, Sith also discovered through the "professional assassin" that Teach harbored strong hostility towards him.

That's normal. This guy originally planned to stay peacefully in the Whitebeard Pirates and find the Dark-Dark Fruit. Now, thanks to my encouragement, the Whitebeard Pirates are about to break away from their original timeline to attack Wano Country. This is a huge risk for Teach, so he must hate me.

Just in time, Sith also planned to take this opportunity to trick him and prevent this behind-the-scenes boss from developing too quickly.

"Haha, sorry, sorry, I was just worried about what might happen to everyone!"

Teach scratched his head, letting out a simple, honest laugh like a schoolboy being scolded by his teacher, but a deep murderous intent was hidden between his brows and eyes.

Sith nodded dismissively and explained frankly, "Kaido has some things that interest us, and we want to take them while you're fighting the Beast Pirates."

"For example, I've heard that a certain legendary powerful Logia-type Devil Fruit is in Kaido's treasure vault."

The legendary Logia type?!

Teach immediately grasped the key word and slightly opened his mouth wide.

Could this be the one he's been searching for all this time?

It might not be that coincidental, but for Teach, he would never let any opportunity slip by!

The white-bearded man waved his hand generously: "No problem, as long as you can help us open a passage, you can choose the loot first!"

He never cared much about treasures; as long as it could be a reward for Oden, he would gladly share this small benefit with Shichibuki!

Seeing that Teach had shut up, Sith smiled and said, "As for the other issue, the port is certainly heavily guarded, but I am confident that I can get you in."

"If you don't believe me, you can take a look."

Buzz—

That domineering aura emanated from him, forcing even the Whitebeard's captains and his crew to take a few steps back.

"Conqueror's Haki?!"

Even someone as composed as Whitebeard couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

The Conqueror's Haki emanating from Nanatsu wasn't particularly strong, at least far weaker than his own, but this guy looked to be only in his early twenties.

Even the Rocks Pirates back in the day didn't have such outrageous people!

The white-bearded man laughed heartily, "Gulala, no problem!"

He didn't know exactly how strong Sith was, but someone who had awakened Conqueror's Haki was definitely not weak!

With this guy's strength, he might actually have a chance to take down the Beasts Legion's garrison and help them enter the port.

Just when he thought that Seven of Bamboo had finished demonstrating his strength, he realized that things were not over yet.

Sith dispelled his Conqueror's Haki, but another equally powerful force emerged within him.

He raised his right arm and pointed to the sky, like a king issuing commands to the heavens. His eyes, covered in blue and white lightning, made him look like the thunder god in ancient mythology, exuding an awe-inspiring and inviolable aura.

Even Whitebeard felt his throat go dry with tension in front of such a Sith!

"Thunder Dragon Roar".

As Sith whispered, the once clear sky suddenly became overcast, and deafening thunder pounded in our ears. Suddenly, several thick bolts of lightning appeared in the clouds, flashing and rolling wildly, just like angry thunder dragons.

"not good."

Whitebeard sensed something and was about to tell his sons to get out of the way when the heavenly lightning bolt struck.

Boom boom boom!

Five or six bolts of lightning, each tens of meters in diameter, descended from the sky onto the sea. The pirates of the Whitebeard Pirates cried out in alarm, and many ships closed their eyes in despair, awaiting the unstoppable force that would destroy them.

A few seconds later.

The sea breeze blew, the thunderclouds dissipated, and apart from a few spots of seawater that had boiled due to the lightning strikes, it was as if nothing had happened.

The Seven-Character Pole, who had been standing on the boat, had disappeared amidst the overwhelming lightning.

"monster."

Marco wiped the sweat from his brow, still shaken.

He had initially been skeptical of Seven of Bamboo's intentions, but now he was completely convinced that they genuinely intended to cooperate with them, rather than become their enemies.

The reason is simple: when Qitong dropped the lightning, it clearly avoided Bai Tuan's ship. Otherwise, even if it had been slightly off course, they would have suffered heavy casualties!

That guy was just trying to show off that he had the ability to become an ally of Whitebeard.

"Gurarararara!"

The white-bearded man's laughter broke the silence, and a moment later Marco joined in, and finally, thousands of people burst into joyful laughter together.

With such a powerful ally joining the fray, Kaido is about to suffer a significant blow!

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