One Piece: Ascending the Divine Path

Do you even know what it means to have the full potential of all three types of Haki?

Not only is his sheer power imposing, but his control over his abilities is also at an absolute genius level.

If Kozuki Oden, who was only a teenager, was able to tame Enma, how could I not do the same?

Knight watched with satisfaction as Enma exuded a cool and domineering aura.

A powerful feeling surged up in an instant.

Of course, it wasn't without its costs.

Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki are being injected into Enma's blade at an alarming rate. Even if Enma were in his original form, let alone in his possessed state, such a rate of consumption would not last long.

No wonder even the Grim Reaper saw Zoro unleash his full Haki not long after.

Secondly, Enma simply and crudely absorbs Haki and then releases it, which is far from being a true Conqueror's Haki entanglement.

But it doesn't matter.

Because it is truly strong enough.

When Conqueror's Haki is converted into physical attack power, the intensity it can unleash is astounding.

Even though he was currently possessed, and the person he was possessing was just a minor character at the level of a Marine Vice Admiral, Knight was still confident that with Enma and Momo's projection, he was already capable of matching monsters like King or Katakuri.

If you obtain this sword while possessing Waldo, you can even hold your own against the top monsters on the high seas.

As for the issue of consuming Haki, why not just release it during an attack? It's not like Zoro from Onigashima who can't completely control it and can only fight to the death.

As for whether or not they can use a knife.

Fun fact: In this world, only low-level swordsmen rely on sword techniques. High-level sword masters use their blades to unleash energy beams. Roger's Divine Evasion was just a cool display of domineering aura; his swordsmanship? Too rudimentary!

"How is that possible..."

Denjiro looked at Enma, who was being held in Knight's hand and seemed quite obedient at the moment, and murmured in disbelief.

They tamed Enma so quickly?

Lord Oden recalled that he suffered quite a bit when he tamed Enma!

What kind of monster is this guy?!

Hiyori Kozuki, however, was thinking about something else entirely.

  

How does this guy know everything?

He knew where his grandfather was living in seclusion, knew that he was using the alias Komurasaki, knew where Ashura Doji and Mr. Kawamatsu were, and even knew about Enma's special abilities.

There's absolutely no reason for this; Hiyori just can't understand it.

Don't use your narrow-minded perspective to judge the world.

Knight glanced at Denjiro, then casually sheathed Enma back into its scabbard.

"Alright, get moving, Denjiro, go back to where you belong."

Knight then looked at the grandfather and grandson from the Kozuki family, "As for you, I'll send you to the first mountain."

Neither the grandfather nor grandson of the Kozuki family possessed much fighting ability. It would be difficult for them to even cross the wilderness of Wano Country, as the country was currently teeming with pirates from the Beast Pirates and all sorts of strange and wonderful beasts.

Sigh, how many bosses in this world are as kind as myself?

Denjiro did not answer immediately, but looked at Hiyori Kozuki and Kozuki Sukiyaki.

Although there was absolutely no way to resist now, Denjiro still insisted on one thing: he was a retainer of the Kozuki family, not a subordinate of this unknown guy.

Kozuki Sukiyaki took a deep breath and nodded. "Then let's do it this way."

"Understood."

Denjiro nodded slightly. "Then, Lord Sukiyaki and Lord Hiyori, please take good care of yourselves!"

He then looked at Knight, and said with a hint of solemnity, "No matter what, please make sure these two gentlemen don't get hurt!"

Knight just twitched the corner of his mouth.

So what if we get hurt?

Once he became the hub, he had no means of resistance.

So, Denjiro quietly left, and after Kozuki Hiyori changed into some light clothes and packed some luggage, Knight took the grandmother and granddaughter and soared into the sky, heading back to Kuri in the direction they had come from during the day.

Kozuki Hiyori's first flight was quite amazing.

But soon, the strong winds brought by the high-speed flight shattered all her romantic fantasies about flying. Her makeup was blown off by the wind, and her hair was fluttering like a flag, pulling painfully at her scalp.

Hiyori couldn't help but feel a little resentful.

Since this man can create a hand to grab his own body, why doesn't he just create a closed space?

Knight had no idea that Hiyori Kozuki was having so much going on inside; he simply wanted to make the most of his time.

Soon, guided by the local tyrant Kozuki Sukiyaki, Knight had brought the grandfather and grandson to the skies above the mountain.

After flying around the mountain and scanning it with my Observation Haki, I quickly discovered a mountain stronghold hidden in the dense forest.

It should be said that Kaido was indeed eager to recruit talent. He knew of Ashura Doji, who was using the alias Shutenmaru, but he only wanted to recruit him without resorting to violence.

Knight landed with the grandfather and grandson on a mountain path not far from the village gate.

"Now it's your turn to handle things."

Knight said, "If we can't even subdue Ashura Doji, then we might as well die."

Although Ashura Doji claimed to be merely a retainer of Oden and was disrespectful to even the other members of the Kozuki family, he could not remain indifferent when Kozuki Sukiyaki and Kozuki Hiyori stood before him, all for the sake of saving Wano Country.

"Please keep these three knives safe for me."

Knight handed the three knives to Kozuki Sukiyaki, saying, "Take them with you when I come to pick you up later."

Kozuki Sukiyaki nodded silently.

He didn't know why Knight wanted to take him away. Did he simply want a hostage? Wouldn't Hiyori be better? She's a great beauty.

Are there any other reasons?

Although I don't understand, I can't resist it.

He wouldn't care if it were just him, but he couldn't let Hiyori get hurt because of it.

Coincidentally, Hiyori Kozuki thought the same thing.

If we resist, my grandfather will definitely be harmed, so we have no choice but to compromise.

If Knight knew what the two of them were thinking, he would definitely burst out laughing again.

It's really hard to keep that up.

Just as I was about to turn and leave.

"etc!"

Hiyori Kozuki, carrying her luggage, suddenly spoke up.

"Um?"

Knight turned around.

Hiyori Kozuki's slender fingers gripped her luggage bag, not daring to look directly at Knight's face. "Can we really take back Wano Country?"

"Of course you can't do it."

Knight answered without any hesitation, stating it directly.

No matter how powerful Hiyori Kozuki assembles her team, it's all in vain if she doesn't have a single skilled fighter capable of dealing with Kaido.

Hiyori Kozuki hadn't expected this answer. She instinctively looked up at Knight, "Then why—"

"You guys are no good, so I'll step in."

Knight said calmly, "What you can't do, I will do."

Hiyori Kozuki's captivating eyes widened. "What...what do you want to do?"

"I am also very interested in the resources of Wano Country."

Knight smirked. "But I'm different from Kaido. I might want the people of Wano Country to live happily even more than you do."

At the very least, the people here must be able to support their offspring, preferably several, so that the population can increase and there can be more hubs.

Is that the correct logic?

"Is what you're saying true?"

Hiyori asked cautiously, her head slightly lowered, her eyebrows raised, her eyes looking up as she timidly gazed at Knight.

"Um?"

Knight tilted his head slightly. "Are you questioning me again?"

An invisible hand grabbed Hiyori Kozuki's neck, causing the woman to struggle painfully.

"Why would I need to deceive you? And what chance do you have of resisting me?"

Knight scoffed. "Besides, could things get any worse than they are now?"

"I...I understand..."

Hiyori stopped struggling and stared intently at Knight. "As long as you don't break the promise, I will do my best."

This guy is probably the only one I can rely on.

Moreover, as he said, things couldn't get any worse than they are now.

Does he really want to make Wano Country a better place?

But he's so domineering...

How can there be such an unreasonable and domineering person?

However, it was this domineering attitude that gave Hiyori, who had always been at a loss, a strange feeling.

She no longer needed to hesitate or waver; she only needed to do as the man said.

"An agreement?"

Knight raised an eyebrow. "If that's what you think, then so be it."

An agreement cannot bind him.

But he was indeed prepared to do that.

just.

Knight frowned slightly. Why did this woman's eyes look a little strange?

He had no idea what Hiyori Kozuki was thinking, otherwise he would have said something like, "That's Stockholm syndrome."

But Knight didn't know that, so he only felt that the woman's eyes were looking down.

It doesn't matter, I've seen plenty of women like that.

It's only natural to feel this way, even if it's not one's own body, in the face of one's still captivating soul.

"Do what you're supposed to do."

After leaving those words, Knight soared into the sky.

It's still early; it would be too impolite to visit in the dark.

Let's go back to the Flower Capital and let the owner of this body rest. We'll go to Oni Island tomorrow.

The grandfather and grandson watched the figure disappear into the horizon.

"Hiyori..."

After a long silence, Kozuki Sukiyaki slowly said, "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's nothing, Grandfather."

Hiyori Kozuki turned around, revealing a bright smile, "I am a daughter of a samurai family!"

Early the next morning, somewhere in the Flower Capital, a figure soared into the sky, heading directly towards Oni Island.