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Unlike the Beast Pirates' Fire Festival, Totto Land's Tea Party invites many guests, so any disturbance at the Tea Party would immediately spread throughout the underworld.
Onigashima.
Kaido was weeping bitterly, heartbroken.
"Waaah! Linlin! Linlin!"
"Linlin has been defeated!"
"Waaah, didn't we agree to seize the great treasure together? Why were you defeated by your own child?!"
"Damn it! Damn it!"
Tears poured down like a fountain.
The pirates were cautious. It was their first time seeing Boss Kaido so heartbroken, crying so much that they almost wanted to cry along with him.
Furthermore, the news that Yonko Big Mom was defeated by her son Katakuri was truly astonishing, and it was said that Katakuri had also defeated the Straw Hat.
"It's just as I thought."
Daichi sat not far away.
He had actually had a premonition about what was happening in Totto Land.
Aside from his Devil Fruit ability being relatively weaker, Katakuri was top-tier in everything else. His ability to train Observation Haki to foresee the future itself indicated his astonishing talent.
Roger, Garp, Rayleigh.
There was more than one strong person who reached the peak without a Devil Fruit!
His only limitation was Big Mom. Becoming a captain and standing on his own is a completely different mindset and spirit than staying under the captain's wing.
"Waaah, Linlin~~"
Kaido was still crying.
This time, he was truly heartbroken.
Daichi's face was covered in black lines.
According to the news from Stussy, Linlin was only defeated, not dead, and would recover from her injuries soon.
What's there to cry about?
"The Straw Hat has been defeated, and I don't know if they can escape. In that case, I need to figure something out."
Daichi pondered to himself.
He had some acquaintance with Katakuri, so if he wanted to ask him for help, it shouldn't be a problem as long as the etiquette was in place.
Cross Guild currently relied on his financial support, so it wouldn't be a problem to direct them either.
Only Golden Lion remained disobedient.
The old man should step down, but the Straw Hat is too unreliable, so he needed to find others to unseat Golden Lion and take his place.
Then, it could only be Law and Kid.
"Have Apoo come see me!"
"Yes!"
Wano Country, below the Shogun's Castle.
An execution platform was being set up.
"Kozuki Momonosuke has been captured!"
The news of Kozuki Momonosuke's execution was published on the tiles used for posting notices in various towns, immediately causing an uproar.
In recent years, the lives of the people in various towns had greatly improved, no less, and even better, than during the reign of the Kozuki Clan, especially in terms of public order.
Underworld figures, mountain bandits, thugs, and other destabilizing elements were all key targets of the Shogun's Guard, completely eradicating the thousand-year-old underworld culture.
With guaranteed public order, the happiness index of life immediately increased greatly.
But even with a good life, there were still some old loyalists who yearned for the era when the Kozuki Clan ruled Wano Country, especially the five great families loyal to Kozuki, showing signs of resurgence.
And there were also some Kozuki Remnants.
The night before the Fire Festival.
On the roof of the prison where Momonosuke was held, a plump figure was moving, searching for the room where Momonosuke was confined.
The mature ninja—Shinobu!
She had remained in Wano Country, awaiting the opportunity for restoration twenty years later, scoffing at the changes in Wano Country, firmly believing that these were all conspiracies, and that Kaido would eventually reveal his true colors.
Upon hearing the news of Momonosuke, she immediately rushed over.
On the other side, a slender, tall female samurai with a ponytail hid in an alley, constantly watching the prison gate.
Kozuki Retainer—Kiku.
"Momonosuke-sama!"
Kiku's eyes showed worry, concerned for Momonosuke's safety.
On the day of the Crossing, she stayed in Wano Country to gather information, while the others left Wano Country to seek the prophesied support.
The immense changes in Wano Country greatly shocked her, and she also learned the detailed situation from Kin'emon's wife, Tsuru.
But she couldn't understand it.
Until the Fire Festival arrived, Momonosuke-sama and Kin'emon were captured by the Beast Pirates and would face execution tomorrow.
This was the last chance for rescue.
By the time of the execution tomorrow, the guards would surely be ten times the current number.
Heavenly Place Club.
"Brother."
Komurasaki stood by the window, gazing in the direction of the prison, tears falling. She was not skilled in combat and could do nothing.
Denjiro, Ashura Doji.
All dead.
"Mwahahaha!"
An annoying laugh grew from distant to near.
Soon, a maid softly relayed a message.
"Komurasaki-sama, Queen-sama has arrived and specifically asked to see you."
"I understand."
Komurasaki wiped away her tears, quickly reapplied her makeup, and soon descended the stairs with a beaming smile, throwing herself into Queen's arms, pouting and complaining.
"Queen-sama, I have been waiting until now. I thought you weren't coming."
"Mwahahaha, Komurasaki, I've been busy lately with some tricky prisoners to interrogate, but I've been dying to see you!"
Queen embraced Komurasaki, beaming with joy.
Even Komurasaki was charmed by him. He truly was the most popular!
He would stay here tonight and return tomorrow!
At this moment, at the prison entrance.
"Clang!"
The spinning Punisher's Scythe was blocked by Kikoku.
"Trafalgar Law!"
Killer gasped for breath, continuously swinging his scythe.
Law resisted with a cold face.
"Stop it, Killer. We're not enemies right now."
"Don't be ridiculous, you dog who betrayed us to the Beast Pirates!"
Killer attacked furiously.
It was Law who defeated Kid, causing them to fall into the Beast Pirates' hands. Kid was still in the Prisoner Quarry, toiling daily.
And he and his companions, to preserve Kid's life, could only become the Beast Pirates' thugs, handling some unsavory matters for the Beast Pirates these past days.
Now they were assigned to the prison, responsible for guarding a child.
And Trafalgar Law was also here at the prison.
Enemies meeting again, their eyes burned with rage.
The brief exchange made Killer realize that his close-combat strength was superior to Law's. The opponent's most troublesome aspect was his ability—his basic combat power was not outstanding.
Full suppression, there's a chance of victory!
"Whoosh!"
Law instantly flashed to the prison roof.
"Don't think of escaping!"
Killer leaped up and charged at Law.
"The farce should end."
Law shook his head and raised Kikoku!
Killer realized something was wrong, looking at Law's stance as he prepared to swing his sword, he immediately infused Haki into his weapon and held it in front of him.
"Amputate!"
As the blade fell, Killer's scythe and body were cut in half.
Law spun his blade back into its sheath. "I'm just acting on a request. If you really want revenge, then go find that man."
He was here on Daichi's request, to help guard Kozuki Momonosuke and the samurai until the execution was over.
The reward was that all his expenses in Wano Country would be paid by Daichi.
Although he wasn't without money, it was naturally a good thing to have someone treat him, especially since going to some high-end places really cost money like flowing water.
Therefore, he did not refuse.
But he didn't expect Kid's subordinates to also be assigned here, and Urouge's subordinates were also thrown here.
This made Law can't help but wonder.
Could that guy be setting him up?!