As Kurozumi Orochi fled, he heard Whitebeard's voice. His body trembled; the sheer power in Whitebeard's voice was enough to make him feel the pressure.
"No, this Whitebeard is too powerful. Even with Kaido, there's no chance of winning. I must avoid him!" Kurozumi Orochi exclaimed as he ran.
"Damn it, Kurozumi Orochi is running away! I can't let him escape. This is the perfect opportunity; he doesn't have many people around him. Let me kill him."
Kushiro, following behind Kurozumi Orochi, was shocked by the quick escape. He was worried that if Kurozumi Orochi managed to get away, they would lose this excellent chance.
Kushiro gripped the handle of his sword, his gaze fixed on Kurozumi Orochi.
At this moment, Kushiro's heart raced. If he launched a perfect attack now, he was certain he could either kill or severely injure Kurozumi Orochi.
Orochi had no defenses up, focused only on escaping, presenting Kushiro with a perfect opportunity.
"But what if this isn't the right moment? What if Kozuki Toki-sama's prophecy about twenty years isn't meant to be fulfilled today?"
Kushiro hesitated, deeply believing in Kozuki Oden's prophecy.
Therefore, Kushiro has been lurking as Kurozumi Orochi follower for years. There have been opportunities to kill him, but Kushiro refrains, respecting Kozuki Oden's prophecy.
Kushiro thinks about it in his mind. Although Whitebeard explained his intentions, it is not clear whether it is true or false.
Furthermore, Momonosuke has never appeared. Kushiro also doesn't understand Whitebeard's motives, so he carefully weighs his decision.
He will give up the assassination of Kurozumi Orochi at this time, and will see the situation later.
But at this moment, Whitebeard's voice suddenly came from behind them.
"Kurozumi Patriarch, what are you doing in such a hurry? I've finally arrived in Wanokuni. Can't you extend some hospitality?" Whitebeard asked.
Upon hearing the voice, Kushiro quickly turned around and saw a tall figure, giving heavy pressure, standing before him with a large Naginata in hand.
"Is this Whitebeard?"
Kushiro exclaimed in surprise. It was his first time seeing Whitebeard. He noticed the man's old face, yet brimming with vitality, his black eyes sharp and discerning.
Kurozumi Orochi also stopped and turned around. When he saw Whitebeard, he felt a strong sense of oppression and made him breathless.
"White..Whitebeard-sama, it's you! I just want to form a cooperation with you,"
Orochi said with a smile, keenly aware of his need to stay on Whitebeard's good side to save his own life.
"Hmph, pretending to be good in front of me won't work!" Whitebeard said coldly, his eyes gleaming with intensity.
After speaking, Whitebeard exuded a powerful aura, and his conqueror's Haki swept out instantly, overwhelming them like a mighty whirlwind.
Whitebeard's controlled Conqueror's Haki didn't cause physical harm but targeted their spirits directly.
Under this mental onslaught, Orochi's guards were instantly shattered, one after another, while Orochi and Kushiro were severely affected as well.
They covered their heads with their hands, their steps trembling uncontrollably, unable to stand still. Whitebeard looked on with a faint gaze.
"Hmph, you big bad snake! It was you who colluded with Kaido, built so many factories, and you gained a lot of profits, but what kind of destruction have you caused to many places? You control the thoughts of the people around you. I hate you"
Tama immediately stood behind Whitebeard and came to Kurozumi Orochi and shouted with his sad watery eyes
Due to Whitebeard's deliberate control, his Conqueror's Haki had no effect on Tama. Kurozumi Orochi was mentally suppressed by Whitebeard and unable to resist or even try to attack Tama.
After suppressing them for a while, Whitebeard withdrew his power and saw Kurozumi Orochi and Kushiro collapse on the ground.
"That's terrifying power... Is this Whitebeard, the Pirate King of this era?" Orochi looked at Whitebeard with eyes full of fear.
Before, he knew Whitebeard was powerful, but feeling his strength up close is another level of awe-inspiring. The sheer difference is enough to make anyone feel desperate.
Similarly, Kushiro was shocked. His impression of Whitebeard deepened instantly. The legendary king of the pirates now had a clear place in his mind.
Just relying on the aura cast on their body can suppress them to this point, and the true strength of Whitebeard is no longer what they can imagine.
"I didn't expect Whitebeard to be so terrifying. It seems that Kaido is destined to be defeated, Oden-sama, did your prophecy truly start with Whitebeard?"
Kushiro wondered to himself.
"You two aren't bad. Holding up under my pressure shows you've got some ability," Whitebeard said casually.
Kurozumi Orochi isn't just anyone. Besides leading the Kurozumi clan and ruling over Wano Country, he's also a Devil Fruit user.
His Devil Fruit is similar to Marco's—it's a Mythical Zoan type. Marco transforms into a phoenix, while Kurozumi Orochi transforms into Yamata no Orochi.
Zoan types are rare, and Mythical Beasts are even rarer. With his fruit, Kurozumi have great strength, enough to intimidate the samurai loyal to the Kozuki family, despite having skilled fighters among them.
And Kushiro was also strong. Among the nine Red Scabbards, he was one of the strongest. Yet, facing Whitebeard now, he felt as insignificant as an ant.
At this time, Kurozumi Orochi panted heavily, his mind racing for a way out. The situation was dangerous. Whitebeard showed no sign of accepting surrender, leaving Orochi with only one option: escape.
"I'll have to use Kushiro," Orochi said, fixing his gaze on him.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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