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Thud!!
The intense clash between Kawamatsu's Kappa Style and the Thunder Bagua unleashed a fierce shockwave, sending the surrounding samurai flying backward!
In the center, Kawamatsu the Kappa staggered back seven steps, while the opponent retreated only three. In this contest of strength, Kawamatsu, the Fish-Man sumo wrestler, had fallen behind. This result made the samurai watching gasp in disbelief!
"He pushed back Kawamatsu head-on!"
"This guy is strong!"
Hyogoro had a solemn expression.
"Not just strong, the weapon, the technique, the way he's imitating Oden-sama's attire and even calling himself Oden... Could it be that you are..."
Denjiro's eyes suddenly flashed with hatred. He had interacted with the Beasts Pirates quite a bit and had already guessed the newcomer's true identity. As for the newcomer's identity, Denjiro was only the second to realize it.
The first, of course, was Ian. As a transmigrator and a fervent fan of Kozuki Oden, he was naturally well aware!
Kaido's daughter, Yamato!
That was her true identity!
This girl, spiritually influenced by Kozuki Oden, might be a bit naive, but her strength and appearance were top-notch. From the invasion of Onigashima to the defeat of Kaido and Charlotte Linlin, Ian had been wondering where Yamato had gone.
Now that the battle was over, this girl had boarded Whitebeard's ship and started fighting with them, even impersonating Kozuki Oden. The battle on deck was becoming increasingly intense!
"You're pretty strong! Let me test you, samurai of Wano!" At this moment, after "Kozuki Oden" had even pushed back Denjiro.
The 3rd Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, the man known as the Diamond Shield, "Diamond" Jozu, a Paramecia-type Shining Fruit user, stepped forward from the crowd.
"Brilliant Punk!"
Like a charging beast, he rushed toward "Kozuki Oden." His defense was nearly on par with Kaido's physique and Charlotte Linlin's "Iron Balloon,".
"Raimei Hakke!" ("Thunderous Eight Trigrams!")
"Kozuki Oden's" kanabo instantly turned jet-black, colliding with Jozu's giant diamond. A violent sound echoed!
Jozu's body flew backward, crashing onto the deck of the Moby Dick. Cracks appeared on his shining diamond form. Though not shattered, it was enough to astonish everyone, Jozu's defense had been breached!
"You're really strong!"
"Kozuki Oden" exclaimed, she slowly raised her hand and calmly removed the fierce hannya mask from her face, revealing an exceptionally beautiful visage not inferior to Kozuki Hiyori's!
Kozuki Hiyori, Kawamatsu, Denjiro, and the others all showed surprise on their faces!
They never expected that the person claiming to be their lord and possessing such strength would be a young woman. But her transformation didn't stop; her face became fierce again!
White fur sprouted, the pair of long horns on her head grew more menacing, and terrifying fangs slowly appeared. Her breath exuded a strong chill!
Ice, that was the elemental attribute attached to her Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit. Feeling the aura emanating from this girl, everyone was shocked, it was even stronger than Marco's, proving her strength was comparable to an Admiral!
"Ice Frost Slash!"
Relying on the physical prowess brought by the Mythical Zoan, "Kozuki Oden" leaped dozens of meters above the Moby Dick and forcefully swung down. At this moment, her competitive spirit was fully aroused!
Her strength could even stalemate with Kaido for a while. Except for members of the Beasts Pirates, it was the first time she had met someone who could rival her.
With combat power comparable to a great swordsman, she could almost destroy the entire flagship, and it carried the chilling power of ice, making it even more formidable!
"Seems I've overdone it!"
"Kozuki Oden's" face showed a trace of unease. She prepared to use her god-speed movement to block this attack, but then a teasing voice rang out, accompanied by intense blue flames soaring!
"Young lady, Kozuki Oden wouldn't attack members of the Whitebeard Pirates. He was once part of our family, serving as the Second Division Commander!"
Flapping his wings, Marco the Phoenix quickly arrived, his right foot enveloped in phoenix flames shattering "Kozuki Oden's" Ice Frost Slash completely. Ice and flames intertwined, and a layer of white mist appeared above the Moby Dick. He looked at the beautiful girl before him.
An inexplicable emotion appeared in his eyes. She was also a Mythical Zoan user? Who said ice and fire couldn't coexist? Isn't it quite interesting?
When Ian first appeared, both he and Vista had wanted to challenge him, but Ian's growth was too monstrous. When they looked back, he had already become the world's strongest, completely unattainable!
"Kozuki Oden" was also stunned. Although it was her first time meeting him, it wasn't the first time she'd heard of him. In that life-changing journal, such a person was introduced!
When she first saw that whale-shaped ship, she was excited and rushed over, but without fully explaining, they ended up fighting. Now she was finally certain of their true identities!
One of the Four Emperors ruling the seas, their captain was the world's strongest man, Whitebeard!
The man flapping his blue flaming wings before her was the First Division Commander, "Phoenix" Marco, also a Mythical Zoan user!
"..."
"Although I sense no malice from you, you did attack our family. So I'll have to subdue you first and then ask questions!"
Just as "Kozuki Oden" was about to speak, Marco's blue wings unleashed countless flames across the sky!
Feathers like thousands of sharp arrows shot toward "Kozuki Oden" in her Great Mouth True God form, the temperature soaring!
"Bluebird!"
"Glacier Fang!"
Endless chill transformed into massive ice pillars from "Kozuki Oden's" mouth, meeting the fiery feathers!
At this moment, the sky was split in two, with ice and fire intertwining. This reminded Ian of the battle between Aokiji and Akainu for the position of Fleet Admiral, which turned Punk Hazard into a land of ice and fire. That battle was a regret for those who hadn't witnessed it, but now seeing something similar somewhat made up for it!
"This battle ends here!"
As the collision ended, although Onigashima hadn't turned into ice and fire, it was completely shrouded in white mist. Before they could continue fighting, Ian decisively intervened to stop this meaningless conflict!
"Ahahaha... These foolish sons really love causing trouble. That Kid Marco is even competing with a girl!" Whitebeard said helplessly yet fondly, his eyes also showing a hint of amusement.
Five minutes later!
The samurai of the Kozuki clan and the pirates of the Whitebeard Pirates embarked on their journey back to the Flower Capital. In the tatami room, the person calling herself "Kozuki Oden" sat upright.
Ian, along with Kozuki Hiyori, Kawamatsu, Denjiro, and the other Nine Red Scabbards, as well as members of the Whitebeard Pirates, were also present, subtly blocking any escape routes. Outside the room, Hyogoro led a large number of samurai and pirates.
"Believe me, I really am Kozuki Oden..."
Yamato began earnestly, but before she could finish, she was interrupted by the stern gazes of Hiyori, Kawamatsu, Denjiro, Whitebeard, and others!
"I don't recall that Oden was a beautiful young lady... though the strength matches."
Whitebeard laughed heartily. Surrounded by so many powerful people, she showed no panic. This girl was either incredibly bold or absolutely confident that nothing would happen to her!
"Alright, my real name is Yamato. I am the daughter of Kaido of the Beasts!" Yamato calmly revealed her identity, and the room fell silent instantly!
"What!!!"
The next second!
Clang clang!
The loud sound of swords being drawn echoed as the samurai's katanas left their sheaths simultaneously!
"So that's how it is. I've long heard that Kaido has an eccentric son on Onigashima. I didn't expect it to be such a powerful woman!" Denjiro's eyes flashed coldly. Having interacted most with the Beasts Pirates, he had naturally heard various rumors!
"Are you really Kaido's daughter?"
Kawamatsu and the other Nine Red Scabbards shouted angrily!
"Yes, I am indeed Yamato, daughter of Kaido. But the person I admire is your lord, Kozuki Oden. While I couldn't choose my father, there's no need for me to hate him!"
Yamato's expression remained calm!
"Since you are indeed Kaido's daughter, there's nothing more to say. Take her down!"
Kawamatsu was murderous, and Denjiro also stood up. The atmosphere in the room became tense in an instant!
"Everyone, sit down!" Ian spoke firmly.
Whitebeard also calmly pressed his hand down.
"She didn't hide her identity; this is her showing honesty. We should appropriately show some tolerance. Now that Kaido has perished in the sea, this identity can't help her. Besides, with so many people here, what's there to worry about?"
Hearing this, Kawamatsu and Denjiro, had to suppress their anger for now.
"Thank you all for trusting me!" Yamato nodded and thanked Ian, Whitebeard, and the others.
"No need. Let me say first, I haven't forgiven you for impersonating my father. You must give me an explanation!" Hiyori said seriously.
Yamato nodded, took out a notebook from her bosom, and handed it to Kozuki Hiyori and the samurai.
"This is my father's logbook. Now it's returning to its rightful owner. Whitebeard is also here; he should be able to tell if it's Oden's handwriting."
Whitebeard and the Nine Red Scabbards nodded.
Even the division commanders recognized that this was Oden's journal. They were all familiar with Oden; it was impossible to fake!
"Eighteen years ago, I was moved by Oden-sama's heroic last stand and came to admire him deeply!"
"I rushed to Oden Castle as soon as possible, hoping to rescue Oden-sama's children, that is, you and your brother. But when I arrived, it was too late. In the fire, all I found was this logbook. It has been my bible!"
Yamato said with a face full of fervor. Tashigi also found this curious; it was similar to the justice instilled in them in the Marines, but at least it was righteous!
Kaido of the Beasts was an evil pirate, unlike Whitebeard, who was different.
"Stop spouting nonsense! How could Kaido's daughter admire Oden-sama!"
Kawamatsu shouted angrily, clearly not believing her.
"Kawamatsu, I believe her!" Hiyori said.
"Lady Hiyori!" Kawamatsu was stunned.
"She shouldn't be lying!" Hiyori nodded, trusting her woman's intuition.
"Her soul tells me it's true!"
This time, it was Whitebeard, Ian, and Marco who spoke. With their strong Observation Haki, they sensed no deceit from this girl!
Proving that what she said was genuine!
"Thank you!" Yamato thanked them again.
"For eighteen years, harboring admiration for Oden-sama, I have repeatedly tried to persuade my father to leave this country..." Yamato immediately recounted her efforts over the years and her grand ideal of fulfilling Kozuki Oden's wish to open Wano Country!
The room fell silent once more.
"Do you think we'll believe such words? You're Kaido's daughter! How could you go against your own father!" Kawamatsu exclaimed.
He was the one speaking the most, and Ian understood. After being confined in the Rabbit Bowl mining camp for twenty years, eating poisonous fish every day, he naturally harbored deep resentment.
"Besides, my relationship with my father isn't as good as you imagine. I've been confined on Onigashima all these years, wearing explosive shackles on my hands!"
"If I step out of Onigashima, the shackles will explode and blow off my hands. This time, thanks to all of you, I finally regained my freedom!"
Yamato smiled bitterly. When Kaido was fighting them, she finally found the key elsewhere and escaped before the big explosion, avoiding a tragic death at sea!
"To put such shackles on his own daughter, is that something a father would do?"
Hiyori's beautiful eyes widened in shock, covering her small mouth with her slender hand. The other division commanders felt similarly; after all, they all had a good father!
"No matter what you say, the fact that you're Kaido's daughter won't change. I can never entrust my back to Kaido's daughter!" Kawamatsu said firmly, causing Ian to release a terrifying spiritual pressure, making everyone feel as if they had fallen into hell!
"Enough! Haven't you said enough?"
Finally, they had to submit to his overwhelming presence. Hiyori immediately went to comfort Kawamatsu, knowing he was venting his dissatisfaction for Wano Country.
But with only him speaking the whole time, everyone else was displeased, thinking he was acting like a child.
"I feel the same way, but... Lady Hiyori, whether to trust her or not, please decide!" Denjiro looked at Kozuki Hiyori.
He was more rational, but no matter what they thought, the final decision should be made by Hiyori. "Ah... I... I..."
Hiyori hesitated, momentarily unsure, and subconsciously looked to Ian and Whitebeard beside her. "Father, what should I do?"
Ian smiled slightly, though his pale demonic face didn't convey warmth.
"Now that Kaido is gone, and Hiyori is taking over Wano Country, does the answer still matter?"
"Moreover, I think her goal should have changed, right?" Ian glanced at Whitebeard next to him. With Hiyori here believing in Yamato, her purpose had shifted to wanting to sail the seas.
"Thank you so much, Ian-sama!"
Yamato was pleasantly surprised, grateful for his trust, then knelt deeply before Whitebeard.
"Whitebeard Pops, please allow me to join..."
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