Pirate's Freedom

Covered with scars and exhaustion, Kozuki Oden and his party are on their way back to Kuri.

"Lord Oden, what should we do next?"

During the silent return trip, Cat Viper couldn't help but speak.

"I originally came to conquer Kaido with the determination to succeed or succeed, but now I have given up inexplicably."

Frowning his brows, Kikinocheng looked distressed.

"I really don't understand what Mr. Rao is thinking..."

"It's not over yet!"

Denjiro suddenly spoke.

"It should be said that the next step is the key!"

His words attracted everyone's attention.

"Denjiro, what do you mean by this?"

With a bandage on his forehead, Raizo was the first to ask.

"From now on——"

Without answering immediately, Denjiro looked at Kin'emon with some admiration.

"Mr. Jin looks thoughtful, he should have thought of it a long time ago."

"...?" Kinemon and Asura Doji were supporting each other and looked up.

"But let me tell you."

He saw Denjiro push up his glasses and show a serious expression.

"Although Orochi has disappeared, everyone knows that Kaido behind Orochi is the key. We must defeat Kaido to save [Wano Country]."

Denjiro's tone was a little heavy, and the mood of everyone present also became depressed.

"However, as far as the current situation is concerned, the chance of winning in one fell swoop has been lost. If we continue to fight, it will only hurt both sides."

"..."

Everyone is a little unwilling...

"The enemy is so despicable that he turned into the prince and distracted Lord Oden!"

Kanjuro said angrily.

"There is no need to say such things."

Kozuki Oden remained silent, but Flower Leopard Goro unexpectedly spoke.

"As Kaido himself said, our opponent is a pirate, not a knight. If we are defeated by this kind of move, we can't complain."

"...Uncle Leopard..."

Everyone was a little surprised.

"and also--"

Flower Leopard Goro looked solemn and continued.

"In any case, Lord Rao saved all of us. We must keep this kindness in mind and look for opportunities to repay him."

"There's no need for Uncle Leopard to remind you."

Ashura Boy snorted.

"No one forgets this."

"Denjiro, please continue."

"Remember, Mr. Rao said at the beginning that he wanted to fight Kaido. That was also the opportunity for us to decide to confront Kaido and start the action."

Denjiro then expressed his thoughts.

"Of course I remember, it was Mr. Rao who first said he wanted to fight Kaido, but we started the war early."

Hesong looked a little embarrassed.

"Mr. Rao said from the beginning that he would definitely take action against Kaido within half a month at the latest. Looking at it now, that time is exactly the time for the banquet!"

At this point, Denjiro became a little excited.

"Also, the relationship between us and Kaido must end with one side losing, but Mr. Rao suddenly invited us to attend the banquet. Is it really that simple?!"

"You mean...!!"

Kanjuro followed Denjiro's train of thought and was a little shocked.

"Mr. Rao, us, Kaido, and the people of [Wano Country]——"

The more Denjiro spoke, the more confident he became, and finally he said firmly.

"The banquet that brings everyone together is the stage for a showdown!"

……

Time passes slowly without being affected by anyone's will.

The man named Rao, the legendary "Heaven Overlord", decided to entertain the people of the whole country in the Flower City. The matter was published in detail on the "Tile Banner", along with the news that he had driven away the general Black Carbon Orochi. , shocked the whole country of Wano.

Kuri, Nozomi, Usagiwan, Suzuo, Baiwu——

Teahouses and restaurants in various townships have suspended operations, either for honor or bounty. Under the organization of the gangsters in various townships, a large number of chefs have set out.

At the same time, hunters flew in the sky, swam in the water, and ran on the ground. All kinds of delicacies were continuously transported to the Flower City.

As the date approached, the Kuri Daimyo, Hakudai Daimyo, and Suzugo Daimyo all sent out samurai to escort people from all over the country to the Flower Capital. The other Daimyos who were still waiting to see the situation saw the actions of the three Daimyos and also took action. did the same action.

In the Capital of Flowers, there are lights and colorful decorations, and tables and chairs are placed on both sides of all streets. Chefs are scattered everywhere, and the underworld is responsible for maintaining the order of the banquet.

There are crowds of people everywhere, sometimes standing up, sometimes sitting down, constantly flowing on the streets of the Flower City, enjoying different delicacies.

……

In the night, on the tower of "Food is Heaven".

"How's the statistics going? Have the results come out?"

Overlooking the bustling scene in the Flower City, Tata Tot asked without looking back.

"There are also some more remote locations that have not been reported."

Not far behind him, Yamada stood motionless and answered immediately after hearing the words.

"But the rough list has been released, and there shouldn't be any major changes."

"Then let me see—"

An interested smile appeared on Tata Tot's face.

"The hundred strongest chefs in [Wano Country], jointly selected by everyone, can you—"

Tata Tot, who turned sideways, suddenly became silent.

Yamada took out the list and was about to hand it to Tata Tot, but saw him wave his hand.

"There are guests here."

Staring toward the southeast, Tata Tot suddenly spoke.

"I'll go and receive you first."

……

For normal people, there are actually two ways to enter [Wano Country].

One is to sail upstream from the waterfall, pulling a boat pulled by a giant carp that lives nearby, and resign yourself to the fate of the country.

Second, enter by crossing the cave in the waterfall. Of course, you cannot pass safely without the permission of Kaido and Orochi.

The end of the cave is the [Deep Harbor], and the crew and cargo must be lifted up through the cables and passed through the cave to the ground——

It is the land of Bai Wu.

In the tall pavilion, Kaido and his two [Big Signs] - Jhin and Quinn, who had resisted the [Red Scabbard Ten Heroes] in the previous battle with Kozuki Oden - were waiting for their old friend. arrival.

Kaka!

Amid the sound of huge gears turning, the suspension cables were continuously being retracted, and a depressing atmosphere filled the air.

Jhin, who was wearing black clothes and folding his arms, remained unmoved. The obese Quinn, wearing a suspender suit, twisted his body uneasily.

Kaka!

"It's been so long! Lingling...!!"

Looking at the pink hair that appeared in his sight, Kaido took a step forward and said loudly.

Kaka!

"Well, well, well~! It's you who is shouting...!"

There was a shadowy figure standing behind her, Charlotte Lingling opened her arms and laughed loudly.

"My name?! Kaido...!!"