Yes, now if anyone can oversee the situation in Wano, it's Yuri.
Firstly, the most influential factions in the rebellion, the Kozuki and Kurozumi families, are almost entirely wiped out, and most other rebel groups are in a similar state. Only Yuri's forces, which haven't entered Flower Capital, remain intact.
With Yuri's military strength, he's capable of becoming the new general of Wano.
Moreover, the most important thing is that after experiencing such turmoil and the final conflagration, no one should want to wage war again.
Although Yuri is from Onigashima, it's still part of Wano, and he's also part of the rebellion, so becoming a general of Wano isn't out of the question.
And during this time, Hyogoro has come to believe that Yuri isn't a violent person. Though they haven't interacted much, he's certainly better than the troublemaker Kozuki Oden.
An nods. She still cares about the situation in Wano, considering there might be something happening thirty-three years later.
Speaking of which, she wonders how her lifespan is calculated.
Theoretically, she's less than two years old now.
An even laughs at this thought, then waves goodbye to Hyogoro and leaves Wano.
When all the outsiders have departed, the blaze in Flower Capital is still burning.
Originally, people intended to put out the fire, but upon careful consideration, they harbor endless disgust towards Flower Capital. Yuri decides to let Flower Capital become history entirely, so let the blaze consume everything from the past.
But what they don't know is...
Amidst the flames of Flower Capital.
Kozuki Oden, divided into seven pieces, is smiling strangely as his head is scorched by the flames...
He...
Isn't dead?
Indeed, he's definitely not dead!
The remnants of Kozuki Orochi are still within his body. How could he die so easily?
Don't forget, he's able to extract shadows from the deceased to form his Shadow Army, so...
What would happen if he were to transform himself into a Shadow Soldier?!
Kozuki Oden...
At the moment of his supposed death, he used this ability on himself, turning into a Shadow Soldier at the point of life and death. Instead of dividing his shadow, he turned his own body into a shadow!
With this, he gains immortality!
All of this was within his calculations!
He knew long ago that if he remained alive, he would eventually be hunted down by more and more people because the World Government has always been eyeing Wano. Even if he defeated the rebels, it wouldn't matter.
So he had already planned his 'fake death' strategy.
He intentionally burned down his own forces and the rebels in Flower Capital to elevate his power at the end and turn them into his Shadow Army.
Because in his current state, he's technically still alive, yet also dead.
He needs a long time to recover his body, and once he does, after such a long period of development, he'll become terrifyingly powerful!
His body bears burns from the flames, and he strains to sense the connections of his other body parts, gradually moving them within the inferno.
After an unknown amount of time passes, the seven burning segments of his body gradually gather together in Flower Capital. His body is almost twisted beyond recognition by the flames, yet Kozuki Oden is exceptionally pleased because only through his suffering can he foster resentment, and with resentment, he becomes a Demon King!
Finally, Kozuki Oden manages to piece his body back together, his body almost distorted by the flames. He points his finger at the ground, and suddenly a dark shadow envelops him, transporting him to an unknown location.
In Flower Capital, the events that transpired are impossible for the outside world to know.
At this moment, Wano is immersed in dual emotions of sadness and joy.
Sadness for the misfortunes Wano endured over the past year, and joy that such chaos is finally ending.
And amidst these emotions, Yuri leads a large army to successfully ascend to the position of general in Wano. After taking office, Yuri directly abolishes the title of general and transitions to a centralized system of governance.
He becomes Wano's first king, and with various feudal lords weakened by the war, they are powerless to resist Yuri's changes to the longstanding traditions of Wano.
After burning for three days and nights, the great fire in Flower Capital is extinguished by a heavy rain. Yuri then demolishes all the ruins, preparing to rebuild a new capital for Wano, whose name has already been decided.
This emerging city of the future is named "City of Law," as Yuri's Red Alert base is from France, and City of Law is intended to lead the country into a civilized and lawful era.
Yes, after becoming king, Yuri is preparing to open Wano.
It's called...
Founding!
Of course, his opening won't be the traditional tearing down of the 'walls' of Wano's isolation, letting the sea water drain out to connect with the outside world.
He plans to build a transoceanic bridge!
Starting directly from Wano, he'll construct a bridge connecting to the outside world. This will undoubtedly be a grand undertaking, but with his Red Alert base, he can produce various engineers.
This applies to the construction of the City of Law as well. With engineers and laborers from Wano, he can ensure that his envisioned projects are completed.
So, as Wano develops in this manner, in an extremely remote and inconspicuous countryside, unnoticed by anyone...
Kozuki Oden appears in a dark cave.
At this moment, he's almost exhausted all his strength. He needs a long time to recover, and if he's discovered now, he'll have no resistance.
That's why he's hiding in such a remote cave, enduring its foul stench and dampness.
But...
Things often don't proceed as one hopes.
While he's working on regaining his strength, Kozuki Oden suddenly hears footsteps outside!
?!
Kozuki Oden's pupils shrink, his body tense.
Step... step...
The footsteps draw closer, and Kozuki Oden prepares himself. At the moment the person appears, he'll fight with all his might to kill them, even if it means giving his all.
But...
When the person does appear, Kozuki Oden freezes in shock.
"...You... are severely injured."
Standing before him is a girl wearing a red and white shrine maiden outfit. Her eyes are clear, and she's holding some herbs and bandages...