Going straight against Kaido was basically suicidal. Although Oden had the strength to compete with Kaido, they were completely at a disadvantage in terms of number.
In the anime, Oden led his retainers against five thousand men. Although they managed to hold their own ground, what was the final outcome?
Don't blame Kaido for attacking Oden when he let his guard down, because there was no such thing as fair in war!
Just like what Doflamingo said later in the future: Only justice will prevail! Why? Because the winner decided what justice was!
In Wano Country, if Kaido became the final winner, then he would be the absolute justice, and no one could defy him. Oden and his retainers might be praised as heroes who resist tyranny, but so what?
The world would remember you, but they also knew that you had failed!
Not to mention there was a mole among Oden's retainer, who would report everything to Kaido and Kurozumi Orochi. He blended so well that no one found out that he was a mole even until Oden's death.
The mole's name was 'Evening Shower' Kanjuro, or... Kurozumi Kanjuro!
Seeing this guy, Giotto felt a little uncomfortable because he didn't know how to tell Oden about this matter. He knew very well that if he rashly revealed Kanjuro's identity, Oden would definitely not believe him. The same was true for his retainers. After all, these people considered Kanjuro as their brother.
Although Oden was a comrade who used to board the same ship as him, Giotto was nowhere as close to him compared to his retainers. Moreover, he didn't have any evidence.
Previously, he had planned to look for Oden and deal with Kaido together because Oden was strong enough, but he overlooked Kanjuro's existence. Now, things were a little troublesome. Kanjuro had now found out that Vongola Family had come to Wano Country and joined forces with Oden. He'd definitely inform Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido the moment he turned his back.
This situation left Giotto in a dilemma as he had no way to deal with it.
"Sssttt!"
At this moment, a knife infused in Storm Flame was suddenly thrown toward Kanjuro .
Almost at the same time, Oden's body instinctively reacted. He unsheathed Enma, and with a flash, he stood in front of Kanjuro and then quickly repelled the knife.
"Giotto, what do you mean by this?" Oden's eyes instantly became intimidating. He never thought that his former comrade on the ship would actually attack his own retainer.
Could it be that Giotto also wanted to rule over Wano Country, so his target was not only Kaido but also himself?
But even so, attacking now just seemed too irrational!
"Kozuki Oden, right? ushishishi, this is not Primo's order. I simply want to kill the guy behind you."
At this time, Belphegor took a step forward and took out four throwing knives in his right hand. A dangerous aura was emitted from his body. "To be honest, it is rare to see such a dense guy like you. Can't you see what is hidden in the eyes of the guy behind you?"
That was right! Belphegor didn't target Kanjuro because of Giotto's order but because he sensed hostility in his eyes!
Even if Kanjuro concealed it very well, and even the people who had been with him for many years could not sense it, Belphegor wouldn't overlook it even though his eyes were always blocked by his bangs sometimes Giotto wondered if Bell could even see anything.
"My retainer does not hide anything, but you try to kill him! Do you know what kind of price you have to pay?" At this moment, Oden's aura was getting increasingly violent, unlike the Idiot Lord that Wano Country's people thought.
With such a powerful aura, even Giotto couldn't help but stare.
He was very clear about how strong Oden was, and Bel certainly was no match against him.
"You wanna fight? Then come! I happen to need some exercise, ushishishi!" Belphegor was never afraid of fighting. To be more precise, he enjoyed seeing blood, whether it was others' or his.
"You bastard!"
"How dare you pick a fight with Kozuki Family!"
"That's right, get out of Kuri immediately, or I will cut you down!"
Kin'emon, Nekomamushi, and Denjiro immediately drew their sword, ready to fight Bel at any moment.
Seeing their reactions, Enel and Crowley immediately picked up their weapons. The two of them were ready to fight at any time, too. Only Lussuria remained carefree as if this whole thing didn't bother him a bit.
"Giotto! Your subordinate has attacked my retainer. How do you plan to make this up? Say something!" At this moment, Oden turned his gaze to Giotto. After all, he and Giotto used to be comrades, but there was so much hostility between them now.
Giotto glanced at Belphegor before glancing at Kozuki Oden. Although Bel was a little impulsive just now, he didn't think Bell had done anything wrong.
Kanjuro was a traitor. Regardless of whether he was still loyal to Oden or not, his existence was a ticking time bomb for what was about to happen next.
Especially for Kozuki Oden!
"Just as you believe your retainer, I also believe in the judgment made by my Family."
Giotto gave his answer very quickly. "Oden-senpai, if you're still dissatisfied with what happened just now, then make your own decision! If you want to have a warm-up with us, before the war against Kaido, I don't mind!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he directly entered Hyper Dying Will Mode. The Sky Flame on his forehead blazed brightly, and the flame from Flame-Flame Fruit covered his hand, creating immense pressure on Kozuki Family.
As the leader of the Vongola Family, he would not let anyone harm his Family members, even if they did something wrong!
Moreover, right now, Belphegor did not do anything wrong!