Two months after Wano.
20 ships were in the port of Mogura unloading raw materials.
Meanwhile, at the port of Habu, the remaining 50 ships were filled with the highest quality gold.
The one who brought the 70 ships was none other than the former fleet admiral Aokiji, who left his position to become an admiral, and now had voluntarily left the Marines, or so it seemed on the surface.
By his side was a woman, with long hair now cut short, wearing glasses, a floral button-up shirt, blue capris, dark pink gloves with a white border, and dark pink boots. This woman is the former Marine captain Tashigi.
Next to her was a teenager of similar height to Luffy, with short black hair on the sides of his head and a large red crest in the middle. He has red eyes, an intimidating gaze, and a prominent scar on his left cheek. For fighting, he usually wears a metal arm similar to Z's smasher around his left arm.
He wears a black vest over a white ruffled shirt, red pants, a khaki belt from which hang two knives with green handles, and high boots of the same color as the belt. He wears brown gloves on his hands and a light blue round scarf around his neck. The classic Marine officer's cape hangs over his shoulders.
This young man was All-Hunt Groun, a former Marine captain.
Both former captains were extremely displeased to be in Wano.
They were assigned the mission to infiltrate Wano with Kuzan, and they all would leave the Marines to make it more believable, but these kids had no idea. They were handed over like cattle to King Crow as part of their treaty, and although the Marines initially refused, they knew sacrifices had to be made.
Facing them was Vinsmoke Reiju with her personal guard (her own brothers).
Reiju: The Marines have fulfilled their part of the deal...
Kuzan, now dressed casually, appeared much more relaxed.
Kuzan: The Seraphines are on Egghead Island, where one of the most intense battles for control of the island is taking place. The Marines and the World Government have deployed several warships, and the whole island is in turmoil except for Vegapunk's laboratory.
Reiju: That's why the plans and designs aren't with you.
Kuzan: Exactly... let me introduce you. This is Tashigi, and he is Groun, my direct subordinates. They left the Marines with me.
Reiju only glanced at Tashigi for a few seconds. It was obvious that Tashigi was here because she was part of the deal, and as for the other young man, she already knew what his terrible fate would be.
"If Katahara values his own existence, I hope he doesn't want to taint this poor girl... Hancock will unleash hell in Wano if that happens," thought Reiju.
Reiju: Since she is a swordsman, she will be better off in Ryuma's division. Leaving her with Shiryu would be a complete waste. As for the boy, Ichiji will accompany him to the Adeptus Mechanicus facilities. They are awaiting his arrival.
Kuzan: She won't leave my side...
Reiju: Orders from King Crow... who is now your new boss.
Reiju: Niji, take Miss Tashigi to Ryuma.
At that moment, the ground began to tremble, and an earthquake shook Wano Kuni.
Kuzan: What the hell is going on?
While using his Observation Haki to try to find the source of the tremor.
Reiju: You'll find out very soon.
Elsewhere in Wano, specifically at the enormous wall surrounding the northern border.
Katahara: "You have lost the right to be with Momonosuke... now you can only watch him shine from a distance."
Kozuki Sukiyaki: "And that's what I plan to do... I know you think of him as a son... I've heard the story of how you found him, how you train him every day, and how you care for him..."
Katahara: "Momonosuke learned how tough life can be even as an innocent child... he lost everything, and I set out to give him back almost everything... I won't let you near Momonosuke, he doesn't need this kind of distractions. You can do whatever you want with your granddaughter."
Kozuki Sukiyaki: "Momonosuke will be a great man... I'm sure... raising him even though you have no relation... he's not your son, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart."
As he knelt in gratitude, he began to cry.
Kozuki Sukiyaki: "Son of Oden... beloved daughter-in-law Toki... I regret not being able to protect your children..."
When Katahara left the place, he turned to look at Kozuki Sukiyaki.
Katahara: "Pluton... I know it's in Wano, and now it's MINE."
At that moment, in the underground of ancient Wano.
Ratchet was piloting his robot, watching all his robots uncover the massive structure.
Ratchet: "We found it, I repeat, we found it... PLUTON."