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Aside from Black Maria, whom he completely controlled, and a group of ordinary pirates who were also mentally manipulated and responsible for operating the ship, he did not bring any extra people.

After the initial excitement subsided, Yamato finally remembered the important matter at hand.

She ran to Su Hui's side, her face full of curiosity and anticipation, and asked:

"Su Hui, where are we going next?"

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Su Hui met Yamato's bright, expectant eyes, and a playful smile curved his lips.

Instead of answering directly, he asked in return, "Do you want to see what that country, which your father ruled for twenty years but which was deeply loved by the Kozuki Oden you admire, is really like?"

Yamato was taken aback at first, then his clear eyes widened instantly, and his breathing became rapid.

"Wano Country?!"

She almost screamed, her face beaming with unbelievable elation, "We...we're going to the Wano Country mainland?!"

For Yamato, Wano Country is a place that is both familiar and unfamiliar.

She was born and raised on Oni Island, and for more than twenty years, the land beneath her feet has never left that prison.

Her entire understanding of Wano Country came from Kozuki Oden's nautical diary, which was full of adventure and passion.

That was the hometown that Oden loved so much and for which he gave his life, the legendary land of samurai, the place she longed to see with her own eyes.

"of course."

Su Hui spoke casually, as if he were talking about something trivial, “Now that we’re out here, we should find an interesting place to visit.”

"I've heard that it's a very beautiful country, but it's now being ruled by a shameless thief and a despicable pirate."

Su Hui's gaze swept over Yamato's face, and he said casually, "Perfect timing, I'm very interested in the Devil Fruit that the thief who stole the country possesses."

These words, half-true and half-false, hit the bullseye perfectly.

Liberating the country and punishing the wicked is exactly what Yamato considers the act of a "hero".

"That's fantastic! Su Hui! You're such a good person!"

Yamato jumped up and down excitedly, like a child who had received a favorite toy. His eyes were filled with gratitude as he looked at Su Hui.

In fact.

For Su Hui, the goal of this voyage was clear from the very beginning.

While Empress Hancock, the First Beauty, was undoubtedly his prize, Amazon Lily was located in the Calm Belt, and sailing there required specific preparation and timing.

Since that's the case, let's just go to Wano Country, which isn't far from Onigashima, first.

Wano Country has a Devil Fruit that he is quite interested in—the Mythical Zoan type, Yamata no Orochi.

Killing Kurozumi Orochi and seizing its fruit would not only do Yamato a favor by showing her how he "avenged" Oden, whom she admired, thus further strengthening their relationship, but also give him the opportunity to contact and control the remaining forces of the Kozuki clan, especially Kozuki Hiyori, who was lurking in disguise as a courtesan.

By leveraging her connections and reputation in Wano Country, she could more easily seize all of the country's resources, from the mining techniques for seastone to the skilled artisans.

This was a win-win situation, and Su Hui naturally wouldn't miss it.

And these things, of course, Yamato and the others would not know.

Hiding behind the black Maria, Runti curled her lip and let out a disdainful snort upon hearing the words "Wano Country".

In her opinion, it was just a run-down place conquered by Kaido, filled with poor samurai, and there was nothing to see there.

But she dared not openly refute Su Hui, and could only bury her anger and displeasure deeper in her heart, her gaze toward Su Hui becoming increasingly fierce.

However, this naturally could not change Su Hui's decision.

Su Hui was completely unconcerned about her hostility.

then……

The Land of Harmony, the Capital of Flowers.

As the most prosperous capital of Wano Country, it presents a bizarre and surreal scene.

The city was filled with singing and dancing, lanterns and decorations, and everywhere there were wealthy merchants and well-dressed officials laughing and chatting.

However, if you deviate slightly from the main road and turn into those remote corners, you can see poor people who are starving and poorly clothed. They huddle in the shadows, looking at the city's prosperity with numb and empty eyes, filled with envy and jealousy.

The root of all this points to the man who stole the power of the state—Kurozumi Orochi.

at this time,

The main street of Flower City was packed with people, and the streets were deserted.

Everyone craned their necks, looking towards the end of the street, their faces filled with an almost reverent fervor and obsession.

"They're here! They're here! It's Komurasaki Tayu's courtesan, Michichu!"

"Oh my god! Just being able to see Komurasaki Tayu in person makes my life worthwhile!"

Under the watchful eyes of the world, an exquisitely magnificent procession is slowly approaching.

At the very front of the procession was a tall man dressed in fine clothes with a chonmage hairstyle.

With a cold and stern expression, a famous sword at his waist, and an imposing and dignified demeanor, he was none other than Kyoshiro, the head of the "Kyoshiro family" and a renowned yakuza boss in the Flower Capital.

Behind him, in the center of the dazzling light, the "Tayu" known as the most beautiful woman in Wano Country—Komurasaki—was walking gracefully and slowly in her high wooden clogs with a unique "outward-pointing" gait.

She wore an extremely luxurious purple kimono, embroidered with intricate phoenixes and peonies in gold thread. Her magnificent headdress adorned with swaying jewels, and her face was as flawless and white as the finest porcelain. Her eyes, seemingly containing pools of autumn water, shimmered with a captivating light, easily stealing the soul of any man.

Every smile and gesture of hers was flawless, possessing both the innocence of a young girl and the allure of a mature woman, perfectly embodying the word "beauty."

The men lining both sides of the street, whether wealthy merchants or warriors, were all mesmerized, and some even fainted from the excitement.

Su Hui and his group were standing on the second floor of a teahouse, looking down at the grand scene from the railing.

Wow...what a beautiful person...

Yamato looked down at Komurasaki and couldn't help but gasp in amazement. Even as a woman herself, she had to admit that the woman named Komurasaki was breathtakingly beautiful.

Runti, however, looked completely unconvinced. She gave a loud "humph" and muttered under her breath:

"Tch, she's just a woman who sells smiles. What's so great about her? She's not even as pretty as me."

Black Maria covered her mouth and chuckled, but her gaze lingered on Little Purple for a moment, a subtle scrutiny flashing in her eyes.

As the most beautiful courtesan on Onigashima, she naturally harbored some feelings of comparison with this number one beauty of Wano Country.

Su Hui's gaze, however, saw far deeper than theirs.

He could see that beneath that flawless smile, between those captivating eyes, lay a deep-seated sorrow and hatred.

This most beautiful woman in Wano Country is nothing more than a walking corpse wearing a gorgeous mask.

"interesting."

Su Hui's lips curled up.

He turned to one of his pirate subordinates and ordered, "Go tell that guy named Kyoshiro that I want to see Komurasaki and let him name his price."

The pirate accepted the order and left.

Soon, Kyoshiro replied, his tone extremely arrogant: "Komurasaki Tayu never receives guests in private, no matter how much money is offered."

The onlookers around nodded in agreement, as if they were already used to it.

"Of course, Komurasaki Tayu is the most precious treasure of Wano Country!"

"Want to see Komurasaki Tayu? Unless you're a big shot like Kurozumi Orochi!"

Yamato said with some disappointment, "It seems we won't be able to see him."

"Since I've decided to see the person, how could I not see them?"

Upon hearing this, Su Hui let out a soft laugh, unleashing the pressure of a legendary expert upon Kyoshiro, instantly stiffening his body.

At the same time,

He casually took a heavy cloth bag from his storage space, and without even looking at it, threw it down from the second floor.

"boom!"

The bag slammed onto the ground in front of Kyoshiro, the rope burst open, and in an instant, golden light radiated outwards!

A whole bag full of gold, piled on the ground like a small mountain, its dazzling light instantly silenced the entire street. Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the pile of gold, greedy desire almost bursting from their eyes.

Even the usually aloof and cold-blooded Kuang Shilang couldn't help but slightly narrow his pupils at Su Hui's series of actions.

"now what?"

Su Hui's languid voice came from upstairs, clearly reaching everyone's ears, "Is that enough?"

Kyoshiro raised his head, his sharp gaze piercing through the crowd and meeting Su Hui's eyes on the second floor.

He remained silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.

Rules are rigid, but gold can make them flexible, not to mention that the opponent is a terrifyingly strong person whom even I can't defeat.

Under the allure of money, so-called "rules" are easily broken.

That night, inside the Yorozuya, the most luxurious teahouse in the Flower Capital.

Su Hui and his group were led to the most luxurious room.

Soon, the door was opened, and Xiao Zi walked in gracefully, surrounded by maids.

She changed into a more elegant kimono, which made her look even more beautiful.

She bowed gracefully to Su Hui and the others, her voice as clear as a nightingale's song: "Thank you for your generosity, sir. I am Xiao Zi, and I have come to offer you a song tonight."

After saying that, she picked up the shamisen and prepared to play.

"No need."

Su Hui interrupted her directly, saying, "I'm not interested in listening to music."

Xiao Zi paused, looked up, and a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes.

Su Hui leaned back on the cushion, looking at her with great interest, as if admiring a precious work of art.

"I spent so much money, not to listen to you play a few lousy tunes."

He reached out and lifted Xiao Zi's chin, the touch of his fingertips cool and delicate.

"Let me see if the smile of Wano Country's number one courtesan is really worth a fortune."

Xiao Zi's body stiffened, and humiliation and disgust flashed in her eyes, but her good professionalism forced her to force a stiff smile.

"You jest, sir."

No, I never joke.

Su Hui's eyes suddenly sharpened, "Especially... when looking at a princess of a fallen kingdom."

"Mitsutsuki Hiyori."

These four words, like a thunderclap, exploded in the room.

The color drained from Xiao Zi's face instantly, her pupils contracted sharply, and her feigned composure and arrogance crumbled at that moment.

"You...what did you say! I don't know!" She instinctively tried to deny it.

"Clang—!"

A sword rang out.

A figure moved with lightning speed, appearing behind Xiao Zi without warning. The katana in his hand was already drawn, and the sharp blade was pointed directly at Su Hui's throat!

He was a man dressed in a gorgeous kimono, with heavy makeup on his face, looking like a comical clown. But at this moment, his eyes were sharp as an eagle, exuding murderous intent.

Kyoshiro, the number one yakuza boss in the Flower Capital, is also Komurasaki's protector.

However, Su Hui didn't even lift his eyelids in the face of this fatal blow.

He simply extended two fingers and, just as the blade was about to touch his skin, casually pinched it.

"Ding!"

A crisp sound.

The katana, imbued with Kyoshiro's entire body's Armament Haki, was firmly held between two fingers, unable to advance even an inch further.

Kyoshiro's face showed an unprecedented look of horror.