Chapter 602: The Allied Forces, Gather! (Two in One)

The news of the death of Momonosuke, the son of Kuri daimyo Kozuki Oden, quickly spread throughout Boro Town and then the entire 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 Jigoku Yoshiichi 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 Boro Town.

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

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

In a country like Wano Country, for hundreds of years, the thoughts of these people have long been confined by the system and framework of Wano Country. People have a natural respect for the nobles such as 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 Momonosuke was not liked in Kuri.

Tsukuni Yoriichi had no interest in asking how Momonosuke treated ordinary people before he fell to the ground.

The most important reason why Tsukuni Yoriichi killed him was just because he saw with his own eyes that Momonosuke abandoned his retainers in order to escape.

For a person with such a mentality, Yoriichi would never give him the opportunity to sit in a high position and become the ruler who dominated people's lives.

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

Kuri Daimyo Mansion.

The atmosphere of sorrow filled the entire Daimyo Mansion. In the hall, Kozuki Toki was guarding Momonosuke's body. His tears had dried up and his voice became extremely hoarse. His haggard appearance made all the retainers unbearable to see.

Momonosuke's sister is named Kozuki Hiyori. She is pretty and dressed in white. She has not been groomed for several days.

The daimyo's mansion has been placed under martial law by the surviving Nine Sheaths. They are worried about Tsukuni Yuichi, fearing that he will suddenly come to kill them. However, after some investigation, they found that Tsukuni Yuichi is still staying in the hotel and has not gone anywhere.

He even wandered around the city leisurely during this period of time. It seems that he does not take them, the retainers, seriously at all.

Although the retainers knew the movements of Tsukuni Yuichi, they did not dare to act rashly in the face of the absolute gap in strength. They did not even tell the news to Kozuki Toki and his daughter, fearing that they would do something irrational for revenge.

These retainers are waiting, waiting for the real master of Kuri to come back and make a decision.

It was ten o'clock in the afternoon, and the sun was shining.

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

Renbu 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 complicated emotions have gathered at Renbu Port early in the morning, waiting for the Whitebeard Pirates' fleet to return.

"Here they come!"

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

Thinking of Momonosuke 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 Wano Country actually did not build those large ships that can sail far. All the ships docked at Renbu Port are basically small fishing boats that can only fish near the coast.

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

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

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

There are about thirty or forty large ships in the fleet, led by three snow-colored white whale giant ships, and the flag of the Whitebeard Pirates is also embroidered on the raised sails.

Although Whitebeard Edward Newgate has passed away for many years, the Whitebeard Pirates still retain their flag, inheriting Whitebeard's will in this way, and continue to walk on the sea under the name of the Whitebeard Pirates.

It's just 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 the River Country getting closer and closer, and his face became a little gloomy.

He has learned that his son was killed, and he also knows that the person who killed his son was Tsukuni Yoriichi who should have died.

Now he is eager to return to his family and then seek justice from Tsukuni Yoriichi!

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

And not only Momonosuke. There is also his sworn brother, Edward Newgate!

"Oden, calm down. After returning, meet with Mrs. Toki and Hiyori first."

"We will help you with revenge!"

"This is not just your business. Tsugikoku Yoshiichi's hands are still stained with his father's blood!"

Marco, the captain of the first team of the Whitebeard Pirates, seemed to have noticed Kozuki Oden's low mood. After coming to his side, he gently comforted him.

"No, no one of you should interfere."

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

"Marco, I want to ask you for something."

While speaking, Kozuki Oden turned his head and looked at Marco beside him, his expression became extremely serious.

"Don't say that I won't agree."

Marco didn't even wait for Kozuki Oden to finish his words, and he stretched out his hand to interrupt him.

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

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

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

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

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

Even after Whitebeard's life and death, the Whitebeard Pirates did not fall apart. Instead, they tightly surrounded 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 has been chaotic. After the suppression of Whitebeard, some crew members hoped to make a career in such a world and chose to leave the ship.

Among them are Blackbeard Teach, the former captain of the 11th Division, Kingudo, the former captain of the 13th Division, Speedo Gil and others.

Although Kozuki Oden is "extremely charismatic", there are still some people on the Whitebeard ship who are not "seduced" by him and choose to set up their own group.

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

However, it is actually such a Whitebeard Pirates. When they learned that their enemy was Yoriichi Tsugikoku, everyone felt a huge 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 it."

Kozuki Oden was very moved when he heard Marco support him so much, but he still persuaded Marco and others.

But Marco and his people obviously didn't take Kozuki Oden's persuasion to heart.

"Captain, what are you talking about?"

"Aren't we on the same ship?!"

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

"Of course, we will never let anyone who is against our Whitebeard Pirates go, no matter who he is."

"We are...pirates!!!"

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

And his words were echoed and supported by the crew.

Seeing the crew standing firmly by his side and wanting to fight with him, Kozuki Oden's eyes turned red and tears of excitement flowed.

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

"Thank you. Thank you everyone!"

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

All the emotions were finally summarized in these two sentences.

Kozuki Oden turned around. 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 helped him up, but Oden had already made a decision and did not get up for a long time.

"Ding!!!"

While Kin'emon and other Nine Scabbards were looking forward to it, the fleet of the Whitebeard Pirates finally entered the Renwu Port one after another and docked. Under the anchor, a figure quickly jumped down from the bow, ignoring the Nine Scabbards who had been waiting for a long time. After landing, he rushed directly towards Kuri.

At this time, Kozuki Oden was eager to go home and didn't want to care about his retainers at all.

Oden was deeply dissatisfied with his retainers. Although he didn't say it clearly, he still blamed his retainers for not being able to protect Momonosuke.

Although Kozuki Oden himself knew that if the enemy was Tsugikoku Yoriichi, his retainers might not be the opponent at all.

But even though he knew it in his heart, he couldn't suppress his emotions.

"Lord Oden!!!"

Cat Viper and the others recognized that the figure jumping onto the shore was Kozuki Oden. Seeing that their own daimyo didn't pay attention to them, they also shouted Oden's name, with deep disappointment on their faces.

Then, without waiting for the Whitebeard Pirates to get off the ship, the Nine Scabbards quickly followed Oden, who was heading towards Kuri, and headed towards Boro Town.

"Are you back?!"

At the moment when Kozuki Oden landed on the island, Tsugakuni Yoichi, who was strolling to the Ebisu Village, seemed to have sensed something, looked up in the direction of Renbu Port, and immediately turned around and walked towards Boro Town.

Tsugakuni Yoichi's pace was neither hurried nor slow, still the same pace as when he came.

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

What kind of decision the other party will make and what kind of attitude he will take to face him, Yunyi actually has some ideas in his mind, and a battle is probably inevitable

"Kozuki Oden's aura has really become very strong."

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

"He can be called the emperor of the sea, not just by the name of the Whitebeard Pirates."

Yuyi's observation Haki has locked Kozuki Oden, who is rushing towards Boro Town. Walking on the country road, Yunyi actually showed a faint smile on his face, and even at the moment of showing a smile, he himself noticed it.

"Toki, Hiyori!"

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

The mother and daughter who were guarding Momonosuke heard this familiar shout, and the tears that had been dried up flowed out uncontrollably again.

"Oden!"

"Dad!"

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

Kozuki Oden's broad arms also hugged 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 a white cloth.

"Momonosuke"

"Father, I'm late."

Kozuki Oden's tears could not stop flowing down, and he fell beside his son's body. His right hand trembled and gently lifted the white cloth. Just glancing at the Momozuki Pillar with his eyes closed, Oden let out a painful howl.

"Ah!!!!"

The shrill cry sounded again from the daimyo's mansion, and even passers-by could hear the cry in the mansion.

But in the face of such a scene, passers-by glanced at the daimyo's mansion with disdain and then left here in a hurry.

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.