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The capital of flowers.
It was late at night, and the streets were already deserted.
As usual, Denjiro, who had been busy most of the night, took off his disguise and was about to return to the General's Mansion. At the corner of the street, a figure suddenly appeared. Judging from the other party's appearance, he seemed to have been waiting for a long time.
"Garros..."
"What a rare visitor. I wonder if you have any advice at this late hour?" Denjiro stopped and looked at the other party coldly. Although the Beasts Pirates were allies with them, there was usually no contact between them, and no private communication. Carlos's sudden visit made him feel something unusual.
"Becoming an ugly boy and robbing the rich to give to the poor—is this your way of revenge? Madman. No, I should call you Denjiro."
Denjiro was shocked, and at that moment, he suddenly felt a chill rushing from his back to the top of his head. His right hand quietly touched the handle of the knife at his waist. He almost drew it subconsciously.
Next moment, Denjiro resisted the urge, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice, "What else do you know? Why are you telling me this?"
The secret was discovered but not revealed, which shows that the situation is not so bad that it is irreversible. The most important thing is that he does not have the confidence to win against the opponent.
Carlos glanced at the other person's hand that had retracted into his sleeve. "Smart choice. If you chose to draw your sword and fight, you might be lying in bed like Ashura Doji now."
"Ashura Doji!" Denjiro's pupils shrank when he heard the name. "You..."
"This is not a place for talking. Come with me." After saying these words, Carlos turned and left. Denjiro stood there, undecided whether to follow or not, his face uncertain. "If you don't come, don't regret it then."
"Bastard..." Denjiro gritted his teeth and quickly followed behind the opponent.
...
When the two arrived at the Oden Castle mansion, it was already dawn.
"Ashura boy, why are you like this? Did this guy do it?" Looking at Shutenmaru lying on the bed with thick bandages all over his body, Denjiro's expression changed drastically, and he suddenly pulled out the sharp blade from his waist. As a member of the Nine Red Scabbards, he was very aware of Ashura Doji's strength. He didn't expect him to be beaten so badly!
"Wait! You are no match for him!" Shutenmaru quickly spoke to stop him. Recalling the battle last night, there was a hint of fear in his eyes. Even though he used the armor color to strengthen his whole body, he still couldn't withstand the blow. Under the erosion of the black flame, it seemed that even his soul was burning! The painful taste was really unforgettable.
The two of them stared at Carlos like he was a formidable enemy, and the atmosphere was tense. At this moment, a beautiful figure appeared at the door. Looking at the girl who suddenly appeared, the two couldn't help but frown. Denjiro was a little unsure and said, "You, are you Ms. Hiyori?"
"Yes! I am Kozuki Hiyori, the daughter of Kozuki Oden!"
The expressions of the two people suddenly changed. "What! You bastard! You even kidnapped the young lady!" Denjiro shouted angrily, and Shutenmaru beside him also struggled to get up from the bed. The two of them drew their weapons and were about to attack at the next moment.
"Wait! Mr. Garros is not an enemy, he is our partner!" The two were stunned. "What's the meaning?" "He wants to kill Kaido and help us save Wanokuni!"
...
Under Kozuki Hiyori's confident explanation, everyone was doubtful. After all, they didn't know everything that happened when Oden went to sea. "Overthrow Kaido? Lord Oden's best friend?" "This, this kind of thing is really unbelievable..."
Carlos clapped his hands. "How, what do you two say?"
Denjiro and Shutenmaru looked at each other and smiled bitterly. "Recovering Wanokuni... Your Excellency seems to think too highly of the two of us." Denjiro sighed softly. "It's not that we are unwilling; this is simply an almost impossible goal. Not only do we have to deal with the Beasts Pirates, but we also have to deal with Kurozumi Orochi. His Orochi Imperial Guard Fans are also a force that cannot be underestimated."
Shutenmaru shook his head secretly. "Not to mention Kaido and his cadres, we still have to face tens of thousands of troops. There is no chance of success with just the three of us!"
On the side, Kozuki Hiyori's eyes dimmed. Although she knew that this matter might be very difficult, she did not expect that the gap between the two sides would be so huge that it made people feel desperate.
Carlos waved his hand. "Since we don't have enough manpower, let's recruit subordinates. I remember that you are the most trusted person of Kurozumi Orochi, and you also have a very high reputation among samurai. It shouldn't be a problem for you to win over a group of subordinates, right?"
Denjiro laughed bitterly. "It's not as simple as you said. Whether it's recruiting soldiers or instigating rebellion against Kurozumi Orochi's subordinates, these are huge expenses, at least hundreds of millions of beli. I don't have that much money..." Over the years, the Beasts Pirates have resorted to militarism and wanton development and destruction. Except for the Flower City, people in Wanokuni are living in dire straits, and many people cannot even afford to eat. Denjiro's little savings were used to help others. He had no choice but to turn into an ugly boy at night and rob the rich to give to the poor.
"Money? You don't have to worry about that; I have plenty." Carlos led several people to the warehouse of the mansion. When the door opened, several people were so shocked that their eyes almost fell to the ground. Dozens of large boxes were neatly placed together, occupying almost the entire room. Stacks of Bailey, golden gold bars, and jewelry were packed into categories. The boxes could not be closed and almost overflowed.
"The total value of these things is almost one billion Bailey. If it's not enough, I'll find a way to get more." Since he was determined to do it, he must make all preparations. Nothing that can be solved with money is a big deal.
Denjiro, Shutenmaru, and Kozuki Hiyori stared blankly at the jewel-like treasure in front of them. They looked at Carlos again, who looked indifferent, and swallowed hard. Is it possible to be so rich as a pirate...
Heart Chūnin couldn't help but think like this.
"That's enough!" Denjiro shouted excitedly. "With these treasures, I am confident that I can recruit thousands of warriors! I can also instigate many of Kurozumi's subordinates! In Wanokuni, there are still countless warriors who were loyal to Lord Oden and are living among the people. This is also a force that can be fought for! If we add them all up, it is estimated that nearly ten thousand people can be organized!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone got excited. Carlos reminded, "Kaido has noticed the ugly boy. In the next period of time, you'd better focus all your energy on recruiting your subordinates. Be careful not to expose your identity."
"No problem." Denjiro also knew the seriousness of the matter and nodded seriously. He knew that robbing the rich and giving to the poor treats the symptoms but not the root cause. He wanted the people of Wanokuni to get out of their current predicament and truly live a happy life. The only way was to defeat Kurozumi and Kaido!
"However, just having people is not enough; we also need a lot of weapons and equipment..."