Chapter 602: The Allied Forces, Gather! (2 in 1)

The news of the death of Momonosuke, the son of Kuri Daimyo Kozuki Oden, quickly spread throughout Boro Town and then throughout Kuri.

The daimyo's mansion also hung white silk, set up a mourning hall, and prepared for Momonosuke's funeral.

Early in the morning, when Jiguo Yuan was strolling on the street, he heard a lot of rumors about Momonosuke. The death of Momonosuke was also a big deal for ordinary people in Boluo Town.

This son of Kozuki Oden was also very famous in Kuri, but his reputation among the common people was not very good.

Whenever people talked about the news of Momonosuke's death, he could sense the joy from the bottom of their hearts.

In a country like Wano, for hundreds of years, the thoughts of these people have long been confined by the system and framework of Wano. People have a natural reverence for the nobles such as the generals and daimyo who dominate this country.

These people were actually happy after hearing the news of Momonosuke's death, which was enough to show how unpopular Momonosuke was in Kuri.

Tsugumi Yoshiichi had no interest in finding out how Momonosuke treated ordinary people when he fell down before.

The most important reason why Tsugumi Yoshiichi wanted to kill him was because he saw with his own eyes that Momonosuke abandoned his retainers in order to escape.

For a person with this kind of mentality, Yunyi would never give him the opportunity to sit in a high position and become the ruler who dominates people's lives.

After killing Momonosuke, Tsugakuni Yoriichi had no intention of leaving Kuri, and he didn't even change his residence. He planned to wait for Kozuki Oden's return in Boro Town.

Jiuli Damingfu.

An atmosphere of sorrow permeated the entire daimyo's mansion. In the hall, Mitsuki Toki was guarding Momonosuke's body. His tears had dried up and his voice had become extremely hoarse. His haggard appearance was so emaciated that all the retainers could not bear to look at him.

Momonosuke's sister is named Kozuki Hiyori. She is pretty and dressed in white. Her hair is disheveled and she hasn't taken care of herself for several days.

The Daimyo Prefecture has been placed under martial law by the few surviving Nine Sheaths. They are worried about Tsugumi Yuichiro, fearing that he will suddenly come and kill them. However, after some investigation, they found that Tsugumi Yuichiro is still staying in the inn and has not gone anywhere.

He even seemed to be strolling around the city leisurely during this period of time, and it seemed that he didn't take these retainers seriously at all.

Although the retainers were well aware of Tsugakuni Yoshiichi's movements, they did not dare to act rashly in the face of the absolute gap in strength. They did not even tell the mother and daughter of Kozuki Toki about the news, for fear that the two of them would do something irrational for revenge.

These retainers were all waiting, waiting for Jiuli's real master to come back and make a decision.

It was midday, the weather was fine and the wind was gentle.

Wano Country is one of the few countries in the New World with distinct four seasons. Spring and summer are longer, while autumn and winter are shorter. Even in autumn and winter, the temperature in Wano Country is not too low and is still pleasant.

Blade weapon port.

Kin'emon and several other Nine Scabbards, who were supposed to stay in Kuri to guard Momonosuke's body, gathered on the coast of Renbu Port.

Today is the day when Kozuki Oden returns. The Nine Scabbards with mixed emotions have gathered at Renbu Port early in the morning, waiting for the Whitebeard Pirates' fleet to return.

"coming!"

A white shadow appeared on the sea level in the distance. Kin'emon, who had been concentrating on observing the sea, murmured. After a brief excitement, his mood quickly dropped.

When he thought of Momonosuke lying in the mourning hall, Kin'emon didn't know how to face Kozuki Oden's questioning later.

Renbu Port is the only seaport in Wano Country. The closed country of Wano Country actually does not build large ships that can sail long distances. All the ships docked at Renbu Port are basically small fishing boats that can only fish in the near sea.

In this sea area, the only ones who can enter and exit freely are probably the top navigators of the Whitebeard Pirates who have rich sailing experience and are familiar with this sea area.

Because of this, Kin'emon immediately confirmed the other party's identity after seeing the white shadow appear on the sea level.

And the fact was just as Kin'emon said, soon a huge fleet appeared on the sea.

The fleet consisted of about thirty or forty large ships, led by three giant snow-white whale ships, with the flag of the Whitebeard Pirates embroidered on their hoisted sails.

Although Whitebeard Edward Newgate has been dead for many years, the Whitebeard Pirates still retained their flag. In this way, they inherited Whitebeard's will and continued to walk on the sea under the name of the Whitebeard Pirates.

The only difference is that their leader has become Whitebeard’s “younger brother” Kozuki Oden.

"Momonosuke"

At the bow of the Moby Dick, Oden, with two long swords on his waist, looked at the coast of River Country which was getting closer and closer, and his face became a little gloomy.

He had already learned that his son had been killed, and he also knew that the person who killed his son was Yoriichi Tsugumi, who was supposed to be dead.

Now he urgently wants to return to his family and seek justice from Yuichiro Tsugakuin!

The death of Momonosuke was a huge blow to Kozuki Oden, who was a man who attached great importance to family. Oden had made up his mind that no matter how strong the next enemy he faced, he must avenge Momonosuke.

And it's not just Momonosuke. There's also his sworn brother, Edward Newgate!

"Oden, calm down. When you return, spend time with Lady Toki and Hiyori first."

"As for revenge, we guys will help you chase it!"

"This is not just your problem. Tsugikoku Yoriichi's hands are still stained with my father's blood!"

Marco, the captain of the First Division of the Whitebeard Pirates, seemed to have noticed Kozuki Oden's depressed mood. He came to his side and comforted him.

"No, none of you should interfere."

"This is a matter between me and Yoriichi Tsugikoku."

"Marco, I want to ask you a favor."

As he spoke, Kozuki Oden turned around and looked at Marco beside him, his expression becoming extremely serious.

"Don't say no."

Marco interrupted Kozuki Oden without even waiting for him to finish his words.

"I haven't said anything yet!" Kozuki Oden's tone paused, and he said helplessly.

"I already know what you want to say, impossible!"

"We will never let you face Tsugikoku Yoriichi alone!"

While Marco was speaking, the crew members of the Whitebeard Pirates also arrived behind Kozuki Oden one after another. There was a large group of cadres, and each of them exuded a strong aura.

These crew members were all deeply indebted to Whitebeard. They were able to leave the Marine Headquarters safely that year, and they escaped by stepping on Whitebeard's life.

Even after Whitebeard's life and death, the Whitebeard Pirates did not fall apart. Instead, they huddled closely around Kozuki Oden, hoping to avenge Whitebeard one day.

However, not all the cadres of the Whitebeard Pirates stayed on the ship. In recent years, the situation on the sea was chaotic. After being freed from Whitebeard's suppression, some crew members wanted to make a career in such a world and chose to leave the ship.

Among them are Blackbeard Teach, former captain of Division 11 Kingudo, former captain of Division 13 Speedo Kill, etc. Although Kozuki Oden is "extremely charismatic", there are still some people on Whitebeard's ship who are not tempted by him and choose to set up their own faction.

The departure of some crew members did not affect the core members of the Whitebeard Pirates. The Whitebeard Pirates under the leadership of Kozuki Oden still possessed extremely strong strength. In addition, their strength is now enough to rival that of the "Four Emperors" Kozuki Oden. Their new Whitebeard Pirates is still a powerful force standing at the top of the world.

But in fact, when the Whitebeard Pirates learned that their enemy was Yoriichi Tsugakuni, everyone felt tremendous pressure in their hearts.

"Marco"

"You don't actually need to be so deeply bound to me."

"And this time, the battle is not for the Whitebeard Pirates, but for my personal revenge."

"You can actually stay out of this."

When Kozuki Oden heard Marco's support for him, he was very moved, but he still tried to persuade Marco and others.

But people like Marco obviously don't take Kozuki Oden's advice to heart.

"Captain, what are you talking about?"

"Aren't we in the same boat?!"

"Your business is of course our business. Besides, Momonosuke was born on our ship, so he is also a member of our Whitebeard Pirates."

"Of course he is an enemy of our Whitebeard Pirates. No matter who he is, we will never let him go."

"We are pirates!!!"

Flower Sword Vista patted Kozuki Oden's shoulder and spoke loudly to the crew behind him, making his position clear.

His words were echoed and supported by the crew members.

Seeing that the crew members stood firmly by his side and wanted to fight with him, Kozuki Oden's eyes welled up and he shed tears of excitement.

He is a very emotional person. The death of his son and the support of his companions have touched his heart. As the fleet gets closer and closer to Wano Country, Oden's ability to control his emotions is getting weaker and weaker.

"Thank you. Thank you everyone!"

"After the victory, I will treat everyone to oden."

In the end, all the emotions were summed up in these two sentences.

Kozuki Oden turned around, and as the captain, he actually knelt on the deck in front of all the crew members and bowed deeply to them.

Marco, Hua Jian and others also tried to help him, but Oden had already made the decision and did not get up for a long time.

"clang!!!"

While Kin'emon and other Nine Scabbards were eagerly waiting, the Whitebeard Pirates' fleet finally entered the Renbu Port one after another and docked. Under the anchor, a figure quickly jumped down from the bow, completely ignoring the Nine Scabbards who had been waiting for a long time. After going ashore, he rushed directly towards Kuri.

At this time, Kozuki Oden was eager to return home and didn't want to pay any attention to his retainers at all.

Oden was deeply dissatisfied with his retainers. Although he did not say it explicitly, in his heart he still blamed his retainers for not being able to protect Momonosuke.

Although Kozuki Oden himself knew this, if the enemy was Tsugakuni Yoriichi, his retainers would probably not be his match at all.

But even though he knew it in his heart, he couldn't control his emotions after all.

"Lord Oden!!!"

Cat Viper and the others recognized that the figure jumping onto the shore was Kozuki Oden. Seeing that their own daimyo ignored them, they shouted Oden's name with a look of deep loss on their faces.

Then, without waiting for the people from the Whitebeard Pirates to get off the boat, the Nine Scabbards quickly caught up with Oden who was speeding towards Kuri and headed towards Boro Town.

“Are you back?!”

At the moment when Kozuki Oden came to the island, Tsugumi Yuichiro, who was strolling to the Eikasa Village, seemed to have sensed something. He looked towards the direction of Renbu Port, and immediately changed direction and walked towards Boluo Town.

Tsugikuni Yoshiichi's pace was neither hurried nor slow, still at the same leisurely pace as when he came.

By the time he returned to Boro Town at this speed, Kozuki Oden must have seen his son.

What kind of decision will the other party make and how will he face him? In fact, Yunyi already has some ideas in his mind. A battle is probably inevitable.
"Kozuki Oden's aura has really become very powerful."

"I couldn't believe it when I felt his presence just now."

"He can be called the Emperor of the Sea, and it's not just because of the name of the Whitebeard Pirates."

Yoriichi's observation Haki has already locked onto Kozuki Oden who is quickly heading towards Boro Town. Walking on the country road, Yoriichi actually showed a faint smile on his face, and he even noticed the moment he smiled.

"Toki, Hiyori!"

In the Kuri Daimyo's mansion, a black shadow directly blew away the mansion door. Kozuki Oden rushed towards the hall, shouting the names of his wife and daughter.

The mother and daughter who were keeping vigil for Momonosuke heard the familiar cry, and their tears, which had already dried up, began to flow uncontrollably again.

"Oden!"

"father!"

Kozuki Oden's figure quickly entered the mourning hall. When Kozuki Toki and Hiyori saw this familiar figure, they immediately rushed up, hugged Oden tightly and started crying.

Kozuki Oden's broad arms also embraced his wife and daughter. After glancing at his wife and daughter who were safe and sound, his eyes also looked at Momonosuke's body covered by white cloth.

"Momonosuke"

"Father, I'm late."

Kozuki Oden's tears could not stop flowing down, and he fell beside his son's body. With trembling right hand, he gently lifted the white cloth. Just a glance at Peach Bashura whose eyes were closed, and Oden let out a painful howl.

"what!!!!"

The shrill cries once again rang out from Daming Mansion, and even passers-by could hear the crying inside the mansion.

However, faced with such a scene, passers-by glanced at Daming Mansion with disdain and then hurriedly left.

Moreover, not long after Kozuki Oden returned home, Kurozumi Orochi hurried to Kuri Daimyo's mansion accompanied by an old woman and an old monk.

(End of this chapter)