Raijin is indeed a very mysterious person.
He has been wearing a mask since he appeared in this world, and no one knows what he looks like under it.
An was both curious and casually curious about it.
After all, for a healthy person, who would want to wear a mask?
Wearing a mask is nothing more than wanting to cover up one's face.
So the purpose of doing so is either because one feels too ugly to show their face or because they have a secret identity, or even...
Maybe they're not even human?!
"Perhaps one day, when you become the Marshal of the Black Sect, you'll be able to see my face." Raijin responded calmly.
Marshal of the Black Sect?
An shrugged. She felt that her chances of becoming an Admiral in the Marines were much greater than becoming a Marshal of the Black Sect.
But, this was just an opportunity, an opportunity to inquire about Marquise March.
So she casually asked, "How did you meet Marshal Marquise March?"
Raijin was probably not a Demon Hunter from the same era as Marquise March, because Raijin's abilities were probably obtained from eating the Thunder-Cloud Fruit.
Looking back at the people from previous eras, none of them fought with Devil Fruits. Even Toguro, who had recently become a demon or devil, hadn't eaten a Devil Fruit.
As for Atorox, Marquise March, Devil Little Dragon, Kajie, and Tenguyama, it goes without saying.
However, what she didn't know was that Kajie had eaten the Snow-Snow Fruit, but because he later ate the Freak Cell, others couldn't tell.
So at least superficially, none of the previous demons had eaten Devil Fruits, so Raijin, who probably ate the Thunder-Cloud Fruit, seemed a bit out of place.
According to the information An had obtained, she believed that Raijin was probably a companion Marquise March found after being released.
"I was once possessed by a demon," Raijin said calmly. "After that, I destroyed my hometown. Miss Marquise March helped me expel the demon, so I have been following her ever since."
Raijin didn't seem very interested in discussing his past, but that was understandable. After all, as he said, he had destroyed his hometown. In such a situation, who would like to talk about their past?
An didn't pursue the matter further. Wouldn't it be like picking at old wounds if she did?
Moreover, it seemed that this past had nothing to do with Marquise March.
"Prepare for battle," An said softly.
Then they continued forward, toward the Flower Capital.
Eighteen armies, totaling seventy thousand people, including ten thousand clone soldiers under Yuri's command, were armed with swords and guns, with strong fighters carrying swords and weaker ones carrying guns. It could be said that everyone could play their role.
In a short time, they had already reached the Flower Capital.
But unlike what they had imagined, where the Flower Capital would be under martial law, they thought that at this point, the guards of the Flower Capital would be disheartened, only relying on inertia and loyalty to carry out their duties.
But now it seemed that every warrior from the Flower Capital who had gathered from various villages was full of energy, with a fanaticism in their eyes. Not only did they not guard the city gates, they even walked out of the gates, waiting for them repeatedly.
And sitting on top of the city wall was Otada, who looked calm and composed, as if he were pursuing them.
"Something's not right," An said softly.
She wasn't talking about those enthusiastic warriors, because she already knew that Otada had the ability to control others, so what surprised her was probably that he could use his ability on so many people.
But what surprised her the most was Otada's attitude.
He seemed as if victory were in his grasp, sitting calmly on the city wall.
You know, in this coalition...
There were many top-notch fighters.
She, Raijin, and secretly, Himura Kenshin, and perhaps other unknown strong fighters.
In such a situation, how could Otada laugh like this?
"CP's people should be nearby." It was at this time that Raijin said, "The Five Elders are paying close attention to this battle. I think they should be keeping a close watch on what's happening here."
"...That's true," An nodded.
She understood what Raijin meant. The Five Elders' constant observation meant that as long as Otada didn't immediately summon the Demon Lord, they still had control over the situation.
Perhaps the waters around the Land of Wano were already filled with troops sent by the Five Elders.
"Has Marshal Marquise March arrived?" she suddenly asked.
Raijin glanced at her, seeming a bit curious as to why she would ask such a question. An also noticed that she seemed to be showing too much interest in Marquise March, so she said, "Because according to the information I got, the Marines haven't mobilized."
"And this incident involves demons, so I think your Black Sect should also take action, right?"
"Well... Miss Marquise March should have arrived by now," Raijin responded calmly. "But if things are still under control, she won't take action."
It seemed that Marquise March hadn't really made a frontal assault before, especially when dealing with Atorox before. At that time, she was still Roger, so An knew a little about Marquise March.
And at that moment, Otada, who was sitting on the city wall, spoke up.
"My people, seeing so many of you gathered here to worship me, I am deeply moved."
The corners of Otada's mouth curled up slightly, and he said somewhat mischievously, "The Kozuki family has always been the generals of the Land of Wano, from the past, to now, and to the future. If you prove your loyalty to me now, I can forgive the past."
His words, along with his calm and composed demeanor, seemed to carry a special kind of power, causing a stir within the coalition.
It was as if...
They had really been wrong, as if the Kozuki family were the rulers of the Land of Wano, a common sense engraved in their bones and embedded in their souls. If they didn't have the leadership of the Kozuki clan...
How would they survive?
That's right...
Shouldn't they trust Lord Otada?
Not only ordinary soldiers, but even this kind of mindset appeared among the leaders of the coalition, and for a moment, they even showed a struggling expression on their faces.
"That's enough! Otada!"
However, it was at this moment that Hanabusa Goro, the former Flower Capital soldier, shouted, "What's the use of saying this now?!"
"That's right, the Kozuki family used to be the generals of the Land of Wano, but they are no longer, and they won't be in the future! It's because of your obstinacy that things have come to this point!"