I am the Bandit King of the East Sea.

Reilly snatched the wine from Sieg's hand and readily agreed.

Just as he was about to say goodbye to Shanks, a group of familiar figures appeared at the foot of the mountain.

Kin'emon and Izo led Shimotsuki Yasuie, who had changed into a neat set of clothes, up.

"You must be Mr. Sig." Shimotsuki Yasuie bowed deeply to Sig in gratitude.

"Kurozumi Orochi was my servant back then, and I also bear some responsibility for his usurpation of the throne because I misjudged people."

"Mr. Sigurd, you have done what I, the former Daimyo of Hakumai, should have done. On behalf of Hakumai and Wano Country, I thank you!"

Sieg glanced at Shimotsuki Yasuie, then at Kin'emon, Izo, and the others standing solemnly on either side, and suddenly said:

"You're probably not here just to thank me, are you? If you have something to say, just say it."

"As expected, it couldn't escape Mr. Sig's notice." Shimotsuki Yasuie casually flattered him, his gaze sweeping over Sig, Amatsuki Toki, and the others. After a moment's thought, he bowed deeply again and said:

"I would like to ask Mr. Sig to save Wano Country once again." After saying this, he knelt down on the ground.

Before Sieg could respond, Yamato had already hurriedly helped Shimotsuki Yasuie up, and asked in confusion:

"What do you mean? Wano Country was only recently liberated, isn't it? Do you still have enemies?"

Frost Moon Kang family gave a wry smile:

"Although Kaido has ravaged Wano Country for many years, with him around, at least the World Government and other pirates will not openly lay a hand on Wano Country."

Shimotsuki Yasuie further explained:

"Wano Country is the origin of sea stone and has the most advanced sea stone processing technology."

As the saying goes, "A common man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure."

"If Kaido leaves and Mr. Higuma leaves as well... Wano Country will most likely fall into the hands of the World Government."

The local forces in Wano Country can be divided into two sides: the Orochi forces and the Kozuki forces.

The Kozuki family is dead, and Kurozumi Orochi's power has also fallen apart.

Of the remaining samurai, only Kin'emon and his Red Scabbards remained.

Let alone the World Government... even if the old Moria Pirates came back again, they probably wouldn't be able to withstand it. Of course... the current fat, nerdy Moria is a different story.

Wano Country is no ordinary place; the Seastone and its processing techniques alone are enough to make the World Government interested.

Frost Moon Kang family gave a slight, bitter smile.

"Due to the attraction of Seastone... the master of Wano Country will only change from Kaido of the Beasts to the World Government, or some other great pirate."

"The most pressing issue right now is not whether or not Wano Country should open its gates, or how to open them... but the very survival of Wano Country!"

"After all, Wano Country now has neither Shimotsuki Ryoma nor Kozuki Oden."

At this point, Yamato, standing beside him, proudly puffed out his chest:

"Who said that? I am Kozuki Oden!"

The Kang family stared at Yamato, stunned for a long while.

Yamato is wearing a sleeveless kimono, and her style is indeed deliberately imitating Oden from back then.

But with a pair of long horns prominently displayed on their heads, they were clearly members of the Beasts Pirates.

He resembles Kaido, and he also resembles Kozuki Oden...

At first glance, you might mistake her for Kaido and Kozuki Oden's illegitimate daughter.

Sig quickly grabbed Yamato's long horn and dragged her away, throwing her into Amaterasu Toki's arms.

"Just tell me, what do you want?" Sig looked up at the Kang family.

"I wish to ask Mr. Sig for the bandit group's flag to protect Wano Country, and I request that Mr. Sig become the new Protector King of Wano Country." Yasuie finally revealed his purpose.

Sig was startled.

How could he not know that his own flag was so useful?

Izang then interjected:

“Mr. Sig, this is an idea that came to Master Kang after he heard that Father used the flag to protect Fishman Island.”

"Then why don't you just ask Whitebeard about this?" Sig asked.

How could he not know that his flag was so useful?

“My father isn’t here right now, and if he declares that he’s protecting Wano Country, it means he’s annexing Kaido’s territory…that’s equivalent to a major expansion of the Whitebeard Pirates.” Izo shook his head.

Sieg turned and looked at Shanks.

Shanks first glanced at Shimotsuki Yasuie and the others, his eyes flickering for a moment, then smiled slightly:

"Mr. Sieg, please spare me. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

After saying that, he ignored Sieg's attempts to stop him and quickly disappeared from the spot.

Sieg suddenly became conflicted.

He also knew that... what Shimotsuki Yasuie said was true.

Defeating Kaido and killing Orochi still couldn't cure this already stagnant and decadent country.

The secluded place that Tianyue desired was ultimately unattainable.

Seeing Sieg hesitate, Shimotsuki Yasuie intensified his attack:

"Mr. Sig, I heard that Lady Shi is a surviving member of the Tianyue family, right? Now that almost all six major families have been wiped out, I think..."

After a moment of hesitation, the Kang family member finally spoke:

"I believe that Lady Shi can become a queen on par with the Protector of the Nation, and also serve as the daimyo of the Tenzuki family."

The daimyo is a local lord, while the shogun is the highest ruler, equivalent to a king.

Like Kaido's Guardian King, the title of Queen is an honorary one.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Tengetsu's eyes widened, while Sieg's eyes gleamed with a strange light.

“I have no interest in ruling,” Amatsuki Toki quickly shook her head.

Sieg seemed lost in thought and did not respond immediately.

Shimotsuki Yasuie took in everyone's reactions, but sighed deeply in his heart.

The night before, he had been searching for Izo, asking about Sig and Tengetsu, and had gained a general understanding of their personalities.

Wano Country doesn't have many bargaining chips right now, and in the eyes of the Yasuie family, pleasing Toki Amatsuki is the best way to win over Sigurd.

Toki Amatsuki certainly doesn't seem like a character with a strong desire for domination, like Orochi.

Wano Country needs a powerful backer, and in the eyes of the Yasuie family, the best option at present is Sigurd.

"Your name?" Sig glanced at Tengetsu, then looked at Yamato in her arms.

Sieg was gradually persuaded.

In case something serious happens... he can always cling to Whitebeard again. Whitebeard doesn't seem like the type to stand idly by and watch the fate of Izo and Oden's homeland perish.

As the saying goes, a cunning rabbit has three burrows, and Wano Country can be considered Higuma's second lair...

Sig looked up at Yamato again.

In his view, this was a great opportunity to bind Yamato to Wano Country.

"Yamato, you heard what happened just now," Sig patted Yamato on the shoulder and said with a hint of caution.

"Whether it's opening the country's doors or protecting Wano Country itself, it requires sufficiently strong power."

"If you really want to become someone like Kozuki Oden, then stay in Wano Country and strive to become stronger."

"If you can be stronger than Kaido, stronger than Oden or Shimotsuki Ryuma... then you can surpass Oden back then and do things that even he couldn't do."

With patient persuasion, Sieg's words swayed the young Yamato, making his eyes light up and reigniting his fighting spirit.

Kids are so easy to fool...

Sieg adjusted his facial expression, his eyes suddenly filled with a deep expectation, and said in a low voice;

"While I'm gone, I'll leave this country and Tianyue Shi in your care."

Sig gently patted Yamato on the shoulder, just like a gratified old father watching his children grow up.

This suddenly made Yamato feel a heavy sense of responsibility, and he couldn't help but straighten his chest.

Children who lack love crave their parents' approval, and this time, Yamato felt the trust and expectations of his elders from Sig, something he had never felt before.

Compared to Kaido, who used explosive handcuffs to tie her up on Onigashima, this old man she had just recognized a day ago understood her better.

"I understand, it's a promise between men."

Yamato patted her bulging chest forcefully and, in the dim light of dawn at the ruins of Oden Castle, made a promise with her newly adopted adoptive father.

Silly child...you're a girl...

Sig silently turned his head away, but a sense of anticipation lingered in his heart.

Sig has a dream.

He dreamed that one day, all the little girls he had raised would grow up and each have a strong, reliable leg to cling to... so that he could start clinging to his daughters' legs and live a peaceful life.

Chapter 932 The Mystery of the Door-Door Fruit 3k

After Shanks left, Higuma stayed in Wano Country for several more days.

Only after the situation stabilized and the Orochi and Beast Pirates remnants within Wano Country were completely wiped out by Kin'emon, Izo, and others did he begin to prepare to leave.

"We need to find a place to sell the gold we've acquired... ideally a bustling commercial island."

Sieg was plotting:

"At the same time, the fourth treasure map can be distributed soon. It would be best to find an island with a relatively large population."

The fourth treasure map is a genuine Celestial Dragon treasure, and Sig doesn't want it to be found too easily.

Therefore, this treasure map is vague, and Sieg estimates that... if someone really goes looking for it, it might take ten or eight years to find the treasure.

After some discussion, he and Rayleigh and the others decided on their next destination after leaving Wano Country.