Taoist priest, who is so popular in One Piece

After Zoro said goodbye to Onimaru, he left Linghou with Chopper and Kin'emon.

More than a decade of wind and snow have completely buried the past of this place, but fortunately, not nothing was gained.

Zoro learned more about the Shimotsuki clan, and Kin'emon also found weapons enough to support a war.

As for Chopper...he barely knows an animal like himself who has eaten a devil fruit?

At least for Zoro, he was quite satisfied with this trip.

However, when he returned to Ebisu Town, he heard bad news.

"Oh no, oh no! Orochi is going to publicly execute Tono Yasushi in the Flower Capital!"

"What is going on? How did Tono Yasushi offend the people in the Shogun's Mansion?"

"I heard that Tono Yasushi is the 'Chou Shi San Ke Xiao Monk'. He was the one who stole things from the rich families to support us!"

"What? It's Tono Yasushi?! He...he...ah..."

There was a crowd of people at the town gate.

The people in the town ran towards the Flower Capital while loudly exchanging information.

After learning of Tono Yasushi's identity, the crowd sighed deeply.

The impoverished man who couldn't afford to support his own daughter risked his life to steal life-saving property for the people in the town.

Just think about it and you will know what kind of pressure the man who rushes around every day is carrying behind the scenes.

"Tono Yasushi... that uncle."

Zoro frowned, and the image of a smiling man automatically appeared in his mind.

Although he didn't say anything, Tono Yasushi can be regarded as the first man recognized by Zoro in Wano Country.

The guy who made him smile even when life was hard had a profound impact on Zoro.

He had also heard of the name of Choushi Sanke Xiaoseng, but before knowing this guy's identity, Zoro would not comment on such a guy with a hidden identity.

But after knowing that this person was Tono Yasushi, Zoro had to raise his evaluation of him to a higher level.

If the person who robs the rich to help the poor is a rich person, such behavior can only be considered acceptable.

But if it is someone who is in a situation like Tono Yasushi, there is nothing much to say except admiration.

But at this moment, a cry of surprise rang out again from the crowd.

"What?!! Tono Yasushi is the Lord of Shimotsuki Yasushi? He is our Hakuma Daimyo?!!"

"It's true. The news has spread all over the Flower Capital. The Great Snake is going to publicly execute Master Kang!!!"

"Master Kang is still alive?! I...I am from Baiwu! How could this be?!"

"No! I have to save Master Kang. He can't die!"

"I'll go too. Master Kang has suffered enough for us over the years. I absolutely cannot watch that bastard Da She kill Master Kang!"

...

The crowd roared. This group of guys who looked malnourished suddenly burst out with powerful momentum and rushed towards the Flower City.

What’s weird is that these people, some angry, some sad, and some crying, all have the same smile on their faces.

Such a scene made Chopper feel a little creepy.

But Zoro had no time to think about these things. When he heard that Tono Yasushi was Shimotsuki Yasushi, he stood there in a daze.

Shimotsuki Yasuie, he had heard of this name from Onimaru and Kin'emon before.

He is as famous as the Reigo daimyo Shimotsuki Ushimaru, or even more famous than the Hakumai daimyo.

This was a man who, when Oden was still a playboy and was driven out of the Flower Capital by Sukiyaki, the people of Wano Country even thought that he should inherit the position of Shogun after Sukiyaki's death.

Zoro was shocked, not because of Tono Yasushi's powerful identity, but because of what Tono Yasushi had said to him.

-

"Eh? Master is looking for the Shimotsuki clan?"

“He’s dead.”

"They are all dead. The Shimotsuki clan once served the Kozuki clan for generations. They were a group of very remarkable warriors, but now they are all dead."

-

When he heard that he was looking for the Shimotsuki clan, the man actually danced with joy and said these words with a smile on his face.

What kind of mood was that guy in when he said such words?

Bastard! How dare you lie to me!

Zoro supported Chopper on his head and said, "Let's go first."

Then, a powerful aura burst out from his body, and he rushed straight towards the Flower Capital with both legs.

He wants to find that bastard and ask him questions face to face!

Zoro's aura was filled with murderous intent, and although it was unconscious, it still shocked the crowd.

The flow of people came to an abrupt stop, all suppressed by this momentum and unable to move, and those with weak bodies fell directly to the ground.

No one dared to look up to see who was passing by.

In the hearts of these people, this kind of momentum had only been felt in one person before.

Captain of the Beasts Pirates - Kaido.

The guy who almost destroyed Wano Country single-handedly made the entire country surrender in this way.

At the front of the crowd, a few people looked up in surprise.

"This aura... seems to be from Zoro," Luo said uncertainly.

"It must be that guy. Awooo! It looks like Zoro is in a bad mood right now!" Franky said while watching the fun.

"Is it because of that Shimotsuki Yasushi family?" Jinbei on the side guessed: "Since coming to Wano Country, Zoro seems to be very interested in the Shimotsuki clan, and he should have had dealings with Tono Yasushi before."

Luo and Franky nodded, they also thought this was more likely.

Fortunately, they all saw Chopper on Zoro's head, so they didn't have to worry about Zoro getting lost.

"Is that murderous man your partner? Quick, stop him."

At this time, although his body was as conspicuous as a ball, Anin, who was still dressed as a ninja, became a little anxious.

"If he ruins the plan, the sacrifice of Lord Kang will be in vain!"

"It will be even harder to overthrow the snake!"

After learning that Tono Yasushi was to be publicly executed and his true identity, Shinobu and his companions understood his intentions.

He was prepared to sacrifice himself so that everyone's plan could continue.

No wonder when everyone was discussing it a day ago, Lord Kang reassured everyone with an expression that said there was no need to worry.

Although she felt pain in her heart, Ah Ren also knew that this was the choice made by the Kang family and they could not stop it...

But it was obvious that the swordsman, who was filled with murderous intent, was about to go over and disrupt the situation. How could she just stand by and watch?

So at this moment, she quickly explained the pros and cons to Luo and the others.

In response to Ninja's words, Franky and the other two nodded seriously at first, and then... nothing happened.

Stop Zoro?

Stop joking. Not to mention whether they can stop it or not, they have no reason to stop it at all.

Zoro is their partner.

The Straw Hat Pirates will only support their partners in whatever they want to do, without any reasons.

Besides, what Ninja said about disrupting the plan...

What does it mean to the Straw Hat Pirates today?

They can handle anything!

-

At the entrance of Taoyuan Manor in Jiuli, there were several ferocious beasts lying in front of the treasure ship loaded with food.

Several supervisors from the Flower City were now trembling as they tied the beasts to the treasure ship with bridles.

Occasionally, a ferocious beast would make a grunt, which would frighten the overseer so much that his hands would tremble and he would want to run away on the spot.

But... no one dared to really take any action. After all, there were two masters sitting on the treasure ship.

One of them was a white-haired old man who slapped them into the ground with one slap, and it took a lot of effort to dig them out.

So no matter how scared they were, they didn't dare to have any second thoughts.

Fortunately, these wild animals are under surveillance.

In the front, on the head of the largest and most ferocious lion, was sitting a little girl.

At this moment, she was comforting the Lion King, muttering to herself, "Be good, Dabao, take Erbao, Sanbao and the others to help Luffy and Brother Baiye pull the boat to the destination. Don't run around and don't eat people, otherwise Brother Baiye will slap you into the ground... When you finish your work, Brother Baiye will let you come back to me."

When the lion king heard the last sentence, he nodded frequently.

After all, before he could eat the dumpling, he was knocked into the ground by the man.

That's a lot of punishment.

On the treasure ship, Bai Ye couldn't help but smack his lips when he heard Xiaoyu's words.

It sounds like I'm cruel.

I am obviously a kind little Taoist priest.

However, Bai Ye was too lazy to explain anything. Instead, he turned to Luffy and said:

"Did you feel it? It seems to be Zoro's murderous intention, coming from the Flower Capital."

Luffy nodded and looked in the direction of the Flower Capital: "Well, I don't know why Zoro is so angry."

Based on their understanding of Zoro, anything that could make the latter exude such momentum must be no trivial matter.

"Then let's set off quickly, maybe we'll see a good show." Bai Ye said, feeling a little excited.

Soon, the two said goodbye to Xiaoyu and headed towards the Flower Capital.

In order to catch up as quickly as possible, Bai Ye also used the magic talisman on the several beasts pulling the boat.

Just like that, the two men and several beasts rushed towards the Flower City at high speed like a sea train.

-

On the other side, a group of people in the Flower City sensed something strange in the city.

Previously, Robin chose to sneak into the Shogun's Mansion in order to find out the history of Wano Country, but accidentally rescued the oiran Kozuki and Toko.

Afterwards, he reunited with Nami, Sanji, Usopp and others.

After learning that Luffy asked everyone to gather in the Flower Capital, everyone found a secluded place to stay.

During this period of time, Robin and others accidentally learned the identity of the oiran Kozuki Kozuki, who was the daughter of Kozuki Oden, Kozuki Hiyori.

More than ten years ago, on the day Kozuki Oden died, Kozuki Hiyori was entrusted by her mother to Kawamatsu, one of the Nine Red Scabbards.

Unlike Momonosuke who was eventually found and killed by Kurozumi Orochi, Kozuki Hiyori and the others eventually escaped capture.

Afterwards, because Kawamatsu was hiding everywhere and couldn't even find much food, in order not to drag him down, the precocious Hiyori chose to leave.

Fortunately, he later met Denjiro, who was also one of the Nine Red Scabbards and had changed his name to Kyoshiro.

From then on, Hiyori changed her name to Kozuki and gradually became the oiran of the flower capital.

In other words, over the years, Rihe has been living under the nose of the enemy who killed her father, and has to serve and perform for him every day.

Robin and Nami, who had similar experiences, felt the same way about Xiao Zi. Soon, the relationship between the three of them became much closer.

As a nymphomaniac...gentleman, Sanji also expressed his intention to protect Kozue Murasaki, unsurprisingly.

Only Usopp, who was standing aside, had a strange look on his face.

It's nothing, it's just that this story sounds too familiar.

The daughter of a fallen country hides her identity and works for the enemy... Damn, is there something wrong with this world!

At this time, even Usopp, who was often in charge of making complaints, didn't know how to make complaints, and could only tease the little girl Toko beside him to divert attention.

"As expected, you are all members of the Straw Hat Pirates."

Kozuki bowed to Nami and the others and said, "Mr. Denjiro told me that you are the ones my father predicted. It is so reassuring to meet you today."

I have to say that what Xiao Zi said was of quite good standard. At least in the eyes of several people, it was much better than the attitude of Kin'emon who asked for help right away.

Sanji's eyes turned into hearts, and he wanted to grab Zi's hand and bring it to his face:

"Miss Xiao Zi, please rest assured. With me here, no one can hurt you! If possible, please let me be your guardian...ah!"

"Just be quiet!"

As Nami punched down, Sanji fell to the ground and twitched. Usopp next to him covered his face and Toko laughed.

On the other side, Robin took Xiao Zi's hand and smiled slightly: "Although my captain doesn't care about any prophecies, but... after he sees the current state of this country, he will make his own decision."

Although she felt sympathy, Robin did not make a decision directly on behalf of the captain, even though she thought that Luffy would never allow the country to continue like this.

On this ship, Luffy is the only one who can make decisions.

Of course, Robin continued, "No matter what Luffy chooses, Nami and I will help you. At least you don't have to live in humiliation next to your enemy anymore."

"That's right! With Robin and I here, we don't have to worry about the big snake at all." Nami also came over and said.

Hearing this, Xiao Zi was not disappointed. Instead, she looked at the two of them happily and nodded heavily:

"I understand! Mr. Denjiro also told me that no matter whether it's my father and mother or the hatred of the entire country, we can't completely rely on outsiders for help."

Xiao Zi looked towards the direction of the General's Mansion, with a determined look in her eyes: "One day, I will kill the Black Charcoal Snake with my own hands and put an end to this hatred of more than ten years!"

Unlike in the original novel, Hiyori no longer has any family members.

For her, her grandfather had passed away long ago, and her parents and brother had died more than ten years ago. The latter's remains were even hung on the grave in Goten Castle.

Now, she is the only remaining bloodline of the Kozuki clan, and all the hatred is accumulated on this little girl.

More than ten years of hiding their identity has made Xiao Zi's character extremely tough.

Who the person who made the prophecy was or what he would do was not within her consideration.

There was only one thing she wanted to do, and that was to kill her enemies with her own hands!

At this moment, it started to get noisy outside, as if something big was happening...