One Piece: The Legend of Beasts

Dark clouds covered the sky, accompanied by bursts of thunder, and in the blink of an eye, heavy rain poured down.

A dilapidated temple stands in the wilderness, with tombstones of all sizes standing in disorder around it. Occasionally, a few low roars can be heard from the depths of the cemetery, making the whole scene seem even more eerie and terrifying.

Normally, even a ruthless robber would never have the thought of visiting such a place.

However, at this moment, two figures suddenly appeared in the temple and sat facing each other.

Their faces are full of traces of time, but their sonorous voices are no less powerful than any young people.

“Eeyore! Use the gestures I taught you to try out the magical power you just gained!”

"I have never been able to see anything. I can only play the pipa. Doing such a difficult move is simply a challenge to me..."

An old man with white hair and closed eyes frowned and complained verbally, but his hands moved without hesitation. He quickly overlapped his middle finger and index finger and crossed his hands in front of his chest.

In an instant, a circular barrier emitting light green light opened from directly above him, enveloping the two of them.

“Isn’t this very capable?”

Sitting opposite him, an old woman with disheveled hair and dirty face propped up her upper body and danced happily, "Make good use of this ability, even if the sky falls, it can't hurt us at all!"

"So, you have been wandering overseas for many years, but you suddenly came back and gave me a very unpalatable fruit. I guess you want something, right?"

The old man picked up the pipa again and said coldly. The moment he loosened his hands, the huge protective shield disappeared immediately.

"Don't say such harsh words, Kurozumi Chanmaru."

The old woman pointed her coin stick at the old man and said in an aggressive tone, "You are a genius from the Kurotan family. Although you were born with a disability, you were called the 'Pipa Master' at the age of seven because of your family's inherited skills. You can be said to be one in a million!"

"However, a genius like you has fallen to the point of begging on the street and almost sold the pipa that has accompanied you throughout your life! Think about it, whose fault is this!"

At this point, the old woman became even more agitated and screamed, "It's the damn Kozuki clan, right?!"

"..."

The old man hung his head in silence, and moved his fingers slightly to play the pipa. The sound of the instrument was low and mournful, as if telling some tragic past.

"Only by bringing down the current general, Kozuki Sukiyaki, can our Kurotan clan see the light of day again! And you won't have to live that miserable life anymore!"

"...You are absolutely right."

The old man murmured, his tone much softer than before, his hands fiddling with the strings without a single slackness, "If it weren't for those unruly people persecuting us in every way, I wouldn't have fallen to this point."

His voice was very low, but it contained endless resentment, like countless poisonous snakes screaming at the same time, which was creepy.

The old woman was overjoyed at his answer. She laughed and said, "Eyoyo! It's great that you can understand it so quickly! As long as you follow my plan, destroying the Kozuki clan is a must!"

"The whole country is under the rule of the Kozuki clan. Can we overturn the status quo with just the two of us? Even jokes should be kept within a certain limit..."

The old man suddenly remembered something. A drop of sweat slid from his forehead to his neck. He said in a lost voice, "Could it be that you have helpers overseas?"

"Eeyore! There is indeed such a part in the plan, but it will take quite some time before that happens!"

As she spoke, the old woman took out two fruits from her bosom and placed them in front of her. She exaggeratedly grinned, revealing the few remaining teeth. "I have two more 'Witch Fruits' here. After eating them, you can gain magical powers different from yours! Now we need to find two helpers from our own tribe!"

"Fellow tribesmen? There are many scattered members of the Black Charcoal Tribe wandering around the country. What kind of people are you looking for?"

"Hey, you can rest assured about this! I have been investigating day and night since I returned to China!"

The old woman held up two fingers calmly and told everything she knew, "One is from our family. I heard that he was persecuted since he was a child and had to live in hiding. Although he doesn't have any special abilities, considering his bloodline, it is legitimate to promote him to the position of general!"

"It makes sense."

The old man nodded and asked, "What about the other one?"

“Speaking of this, it really surprises me!”

The old woman paused for a moment and asked the old man in a tentative tone, "A month ago, a popular stage play troupe was killed by a group of vagrants. I'm sure you've heard about it, right?"

"It's already known to everyone in the country. This incident caused serious consequences at the time, and even alarmed the... Sukiyaki kid."

"That guy was just pretending. As long as we are 'Black Charcoal', we will ignore him! Afterwards, none of those ronin got the punishment they deserved!"

"Since you suddenly mentioned this to me, you must be trying to prove that there are still survivors in that troupe."

"Eeyore! That's right! In the end, only the only child of the team leader and his wife escaped! Now he has changed his name and is working as a handyman in Bai Wu's studio. Yesterday, I happened to pass by that shop and saw that man. Although he always has a humble attitude towards his master, I guarantee that I am not mistaken about his eyes. Those are a pair of empty eyes that have completely lost their true nature and only desire to imitate others to live!"

"I have been overly dependent on my elders since I was young, and I only care about other people's faces. Once they suddenly leave my side, I will become an empty shell..."

After listening to the old woman's general description, the old man raised his eyebrows unconsciously, as if he was lost in thought for a moment, and suddenly sneered, "This kind of cowardly and incompetent kid is really the most suitable to be used! What do you plan to do with him?"

"Don't underestimate that kid, he's just an ordinary apprentice. The paintings he draws are so lifelike that even his master can't compare to him! The 'power of the brush' that I worked so hard to obtain can finally be put to use!"

The old woman poked the onion-shaped fruit on the left and said word by word, "Besides, it's just a tool. Even if it doesn't work well, you can always get a new one! Eeyore!"

A flash of lightning streaked across the sky, illuminating the dim interior of the dilapidated temple and making the treacherous smile on her face particularly clear. If anyone saw her appearance at this moment, they would find it hard to imagine that there could be such a vicious human being in the world.

However, the only person accompanying her was a blind old man.

The sky quickly darkened again, and after a moment, loud wailing sounds were heard from far outside the temple. At first glance, it sounded like ghosts crawling out of a cemetery.

"Wow, wow, wow... I'm so miserable! Just because I have the name 'Black Charcoal' I'm being hunted for no reason. I can't even find a place to sleep! One day my body will be exposed in the wilderness, and those idiots will applaud!"

"If I was born in a family that was above everyone else, I would have been enjoying wealth and glory long ago, and wouldn't have to worry about these things!"

The cry seemed to carry endless resentment, and could be heard clearly even in the heavy rain. When the old woman heard the voice, her eyes lit up immediately, and she waved the coin stick in her hand happily, "Yiyoyoyo! Isn't this just right? It saves us from having to look for that little devil from our family!"

The old man's expressionless face also showed a hint of smile: "Haha, should I say it's a coincidence of fate?"

The old woman gently stroked a fruit on the right side that had eight snake-head-shaped roots, and the corners of her mouth curved upward in an exaggerated arc: "For the future prosperity of our Black Charcoal Clan, let's start the first act of the revenge drama!"

The rain was pouring down, and the gloomy sound of the piano kept echoing in the air, like the mournful sound from the underworld, which seemed particularly strange.

A terrible conspiracy to subvert the country is quietly unfolding, and no one knows about it yet.

"This will be your bedroom from now on, Miss Seorizu."

As Uno grasped the handle and gently opened the door, what came into view was a clean and tidy room layout. The interior was spotless, the furniture was arranged in order, the air was fresh and pleasant, and there was a faint fragrance in the air. Every corner revealed elegance and beauty.

He slowly turned his head and his eyes fell on the girl who was looking around in surprise. He smiled slightly and said, "How is it? It's pretty good for a girl's dormitory, right?"

"I have never been very particular about where I live. I have no problem living anywhere, but..."

Setoorizu could no longer hold back her excitement, and threw herself on the clean bed, hugging the soft pillow and rubbing her face continuously, "Lying in a warm bed is what I have always dreamed of! It feels so soft and comfortable!"

Looking at the girl who was almost in a state of ecstasy, Kaido held his forehead and sighed: "What kind of life did you live in the past..."

The girl got up and sat on the edge of the bed, still holding the pillow tightly in her hands. She swung her bare feet, looked up at the two of them, and said leisurely, "In the past, in order to revive the family, I only thought about how to become stronger, but I didn't realize that life was getting more and more difficult, and I often couldn't even fill my stomach.

"So I was thinking, maybe subconsciously, I have fallen deeply into the curse called 'bloodline'."

Hearing a hint of sadness in her tone, Uno waved his hands and said hurriedly, "That's not the case! Miss Setoiri, you just need to do what you really want to do!"

"You mean follow your heart?"

Kaido leaned against the wall with his arms folded across his chest. Although he responded to Uno's words, his eyes were fixed on the girl. "Forcing yourself to complete something you are not willing to do is not pleasant for anyone!"

"So, I'm lucky to have met you."

"what?"

"what?"

Facing the surprised expressions of the two, Seori Tsu just smiled softly, held his chin with both hands, and gradually revealed his inner thoughts: "I have always been a loner, and always thought I was used to loneliness, but sometimes I couldn't stand it and would hide in a place where no one could see me and cry. It was not until recently that I experienced what a friend is.

"I'm really happy to have experienced so much with you guys in one day!"

Her voice was slightly choked and big tears rolled down her cheeks.

Kaido curled his lips in disapproval: "You call yourself a samurai, yet you cry over such a small matter! Just tell me what you want. Who would know what you want if you hide it?"

"I can roughly understand how you feel."

Uno adjusted his helmet and said softly, "If you encounter any trouble, you can always tell us, and we will do our best to help you within our ability!"

"Well, thank you!"

Setsu wiped her slightly moist eyes, and her face returned to her original sunny smile, "When I become the general of Wano Country, I will definitely take you to appreciate the scenery of my hometown!"

"Hey, keep your word."

"It's a word."

The palms of the three people were pressed together, and they separated after a while. Seorizu suddenly jumped up from the bed, put his hands on his waist, and showed an extremely hearty smile: "In order to enhance our friendship, you can stay here overnight. I will tell you about my experiences in the past few years!"

"Uh... excuse me for not saying anything."

"I thought the same as Uno."

"Why?! You two promised to be my friends, you two are so heartless!"

The noise of the three people echoed throughout the castle. Soon, the sound of furniture clanking and falling to the ground was heard, followed by Lingling's earth-shaking scolding and Long Mianbao's panicked persuasion.

The night was filled with fog, and the moon was gradually obscured by thick dark clouds. There was only darkness all around, and the world seemed to have fallen into nothingness in an instant.

Behind this silent night sky, a battle that will determine the fate of Honeycomb Island has unknowingly begun.

New character life card

Name: Kurozumi Oritsu

Gender: Female

Blood type: XF

Devil Fruit: Animal-type? Dog-dog fruit? Mythical beast? Big Mouth God form, can transform into the legendary wolf god Big Mouth God, has the ability to control and release cold air at will

Haki: Observation Haki, Armament Haki, Conqueror Haki

Hobbies: Adventure, fighting with others

Dislikes: Being restricted in freedom

Favorite food: Three-color dumplings, salmon sashimi

Disliked food: Wild vegetables

Birthday: August 8 (taken from Yasukatsu Hikari)

Age: 18 years old

Constellation: Leo

Height: 227cm

Birth: Grand Line

Introduction: A girl from Wano Country who was born overseas. She has a cheerful and straightforward personality. She travels around the world in order to wash away the stigma attached to the Kurozumi family. She currently joins the Rocks Pirates to further see the vast world and is determined to become the general of Wano Country.

The weapons are three famous swords left by his father, called "Datongren", "Xiaotongren" and "Xianmingren". Datongren is slightly longer than Xiaotongren, and the guards are square, while the blade of Xianmingren is sharper, and the guards are in the shape of petals. He is good at using swordsmanship like dancing. When he changes into a human-beast form, he can wrap his tail around "Xianmingren" and perform three-sword flow techniques.

Origin of the name: taken from the Seorizuhime Goddess recorded in the "Great Purification", and the character itself is also based on the demon woman Suzuka Gozen in "The Tamura Sandai Ki".