Rumble…
On the borders of Wano Country, giant cannons were built in every corner. These cannons protected Wano Country like a massive wall, ensuring its safety.
The firepower of these cannons alone could sink countless warships. Although Wano Country seemed to have connections with the outside world, as long as these cannons remained, the cross-sea bridge could be instantly destroyed, turning Wano Country back into its impenetrable self.
At this moment, sensing the enemy's invasion, these cannons turned their muzzles towards Rob Lucci below. Lucci, in the sea, was instantly swallowed by countless cannonballs.
The sounds of gunfire and explosions were endless, turning the sea area where Lucci was into a living hell in the blink of an eye. Hit by such intense cannon fire, Lucci lost consciousness not long after.
He only felt as if his body was being torn apart, the immense impact threatening to destroy him completely. After that, he knew nothing more.
After an unknown amount of time, Lucci slowly woke up. The moment he regained consciousness, he hurriedly looked at his hands, and his face instantly changed drastically.
Even though his body felt like it was falling apart, Lucci still endured the sharp pain, twisting his body to search for something, not even paying much attention to his current predicament.
But in the end, he could only lie down with a livid face because…
It was indeed gone.
The super-energy device he had painstakingly stolen from the Wano Country combat laboratory…
It was lost!
Damn it!
Anger flared up in Lucci's heart. His missions had never failed before, yet this time he had failed such an important one. This was a humiliation to him.
It was only then that he noticed his current situation.
He was on a beach, with some shellfish around. He figured he must have been washed ashore by the sea.
If he hadn't activated his next teleportation immediately after teleporting to the sea, he would have truly been swallowed by the continuous cannon fire.
He never expected that after narrowly escaping the pursuit of those shadowy figures, he would be so severely injured by those machines. What Lucci also didn't expect was the incredible range of those cannons; it was simply unimaginable!
Cannons that could fire from Wano Country's mainland to the sea below. He had never even heard of such long-range cannons before, let alone seen them.
And their power was astonishing. Even with his psychic shield protecting him, he was seriously injured by one round of their salvo. The second explosion nearly killed him, rendering him unconscious. Fortunately, his teleportation was set up in advance, otherwise…
But…
The super-energy device was ultimately lost.
Where could it be?
Was it washed ashore on this small island like him? Or did he let go of it while he was unconscious, causing it to sink into the sea?
However, no matter which scenario it was, Lucci had no way to confirm it now. His bones felt like they were about to fall apart, and he probably couldn't even stand up.
At this moment, Lucci envied that woman's Zoan-type Devil Fruit. Zoan-type Devil Fruit users were known for their tough bodies and incredible recovery abilities.
Of course, there were downsides. For example, if he were a Devil Fruit user, he wouldn't be able to use the sea to escape pursuers.
Lucci found it difficult to even move. He could only lie there, thinking about these random things while waiting for his body to heal on its own.
It couldn't be helped. People in this world, especially powerful ones, had durable bodies even without Devil Fruit powers. Not to mention, Lucci had also mastered the Six Powers and Haki, making his life force naturally vigorous.
The super-energy device, after being fought over by two parties, ultimately…
Did not end up in anyone's hands.
This was the case for Lucci. What about Yamato…?
Back in Wano Country, after Lucci fell into the sea, the shadowy兵团 knew the mission had failed. It wasn't that they couldn't leave Wano Country's borders, but their shadow kingdom only covered Wano Country. Outside of Wano Country, they couldn't use shadows to pursue, making it impossible to catch up to Lucci.
However, while it was a failure, it could only be considered a partial failure.
Although they didn't succeed in obtaining the super-energy device, judging by the cannon fire, the young man who had obtained it shouldn't be able to escape with it either.
Furthermore, the destruction caused in the combat laboratory damaged the data related to the super-energy device, making it unlikely that Wano Country could manufacture another one in the short term. For them, this could only be considered a partial failure.
After confirming the situation, they returned to their shadow kingdom, and Yamato rushed back to her prison within the Beasts Pirates to avoid suspicion from her father.
However…
Perhaps due to the several heavy blows from Lucci, all targeted at her head, the immense psychic power damaged Yamato's brain, causing her to gradually become much clearer-headed at this moment.
Back in her cell, Yamato leaned against the wall, thinking about everything she had done recently. Cold sweat broke out all over her body.
She had now exited the state of being combined with shadows and had returned to her original form. A hint of fear was on her face, a fear not directed at anyone else, but solely at her past self.
What…
What had happened to her?
Why had she opposed her father for a diary? Why had she so idolized the Demon King of the Sixth Heaven, so idolized Kozuki Oden? Why had she opposed her father, who was a "hero"?
Yamato was terrified because she also remembered that not long ago, she had followed Kozuki Oden's orders to steal the super-energy device, and it had actually been obtained by someone else!
She…
How could she have done such a thing?
Yamato trembled. She couldn't believe that everything she had done before was her own doing. She felt an impulse to go to her father, reveal everything, honestly admit what she had done, and tell her father about the diary and the shadowy兵团.
But at the same time, another voice roared in her mind, accusing her of shamelessness, of betraying Lord Oden!
Two wills clashed fiercely in Yamato's mind. Leaning against the wall, Yamato felt like her head was going to explode. The intense pain stimulated her, and she trembled before finally letting the diary fall to the ground.
Oh no! It's the diary!
Yamato's eyes widened in alarm as she saw the diary flip open, but it was too late. Seeing the diary again, drawn in by Oden's magic within it, the wicked will in Yamato's mind immediately gained the upper hand, taking control of her consciousness.
"Hoo… To think I wanted to harm Lord Oden."
Yamato was breathing heavily now. She patted her head a couple of times, then casually put the diary away and sat there expressionlessly.
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