Chapter 165: Strolling around the Flower Capital

I warned Kinemon because the people around him are not who they say they are. I don't know if he will take my warning to heart but that will be his choice since I let him know. A few more minutes of tailing Kaidous men and we arrived at the mines. I simply walked behind them and no one noticed. They threw Luffy in a cell after bandaging him. I noticed that Eustass Kid was also in a cell next to Luffy with similar bandaging. I left Luffy to recover on his own for a while until he meets Hyogoro of the Flower, to teach him the advanced Busoshoku no Haki technique.

While Luffy recovers I looked around the cells and the prisoners working to see who has the crescent moon tattoo on their foot. Kinemon said that those with that tattoo are supporters of the Kozuki family and are willing to revolt against Orochi. I saw a few and started to talk to them about what will happen. I told them that if they are still willing to revolt against Orochi I will break them out. I only talked to the ones with the tattoo because I didn't want to mess with Kinemon's plan by bringing in other people. The people that were brought to the prison were mostly Kozuki supporters anyway but I still didn't want to talk to unnecessary people. I left to go get something to eat while I waited for Luffy to recover.

Luffy was finally up and shackled with Kairoseki, sea stone. Apparently, Wano is the only place where the Blacksmiths can make different things with Kairoseki, making their material highly prized by the World Government. Luffy was breaking rocks down rocks with a pickaxe. By breaking down rocks the prisoners receive a ticket, the ticket is exchanged for food and, as far as I can tell, there is no limit on how many tickets an inmate can get so Luffy and Kid amassed a large amount. I spotted Hyogoro in the back struggling to complete his work. Luffy went to turn in his tickets for food. When I saw that I took my leave to look for food outside the prison mines.

I spotted Sanji, going by Sangoro, cooking soba in a small stand with a large line waiting. Robin, Franky and Usopp were already eating.

Sage: Yo, Sangoro. Hows business? I see you have a long line waiting.

Sanji: Oh Sage, how are you? I s luffy doing fine?

Sage: He's fine. Since Kaido beat him up he is recovering and training in the prisoner mines. Who were the shitheads messing with your stand?

Sanji: Don't know. Some guys working for someone named Kyoshiro.

Sage: Anyway, I will walk around, if you guys need money let me know. I made a killing before when Luffy fought that sumo.

I walked around buying up ingredients and different types of sake until I saw the courtesan procession. I cared little for the procession because they were literally glorifying professional hookers. I had no interest since I know who she really was and I'm not comfortable knowing how many other men she had. At least with the other women I have slept with were not professional whores. From the way she is paraded around the town, it doesn't seem she is too opposed to the fact of what her job entails. I kept to myself and kept shopping with many things in tow. I couldn't store the items until I left the many eyes of the people. I was having a good time buying stuff, until...

???: Oh my. You must have plenty of money to be purchasing so many goods. How would you like to purchase me for the night?

I turned around and saw who called out to me. It was Komurasaki, the person they made the procession for, followed by guards and other courtesans. I briefly looked at her and continued with my shopping.

Sage: No thank you. (Turned to the merchant) All the spices please.

The Crowd: NANIIIII!!!!!???? HE REJECTED HER!!!!!!!!!

Komurasaki: (Pretending to be hurt with fake tears in her eyes) To reject my offer so bluntly…

Guard #1: How dare you refuse Lady Komurasaki!!!

Sage: (Without looking at any of the group and a slight burst of aura) Fuck off.

Guard #2: You dare!!!

The guard drew his sword and came after me with a big swinging motion.

Sage: It seems you must be tired of living.

The moment I looked at the guard he froze in place.

Sage: All I wanted was to shop in peace, why should I care who she is and what she is offering?

Guard #1: You bastard! Chesto! (Used a battle cry to shake his fear)

I used Haoshoku no Haki only on the guard that attacked me to a high degree. At first, the guard lost consciousness but then he started to shake violently as he bled out of his mouth, nose, ears and eyes. The guard died as I caused his heart to explode and a burst of blood came out of his mouth. The crowd screamed and moved out of the way. I turned my gaze at Komurasaki, she began to tremble uncontrollably as snot and real tears ran down her face.

Sage: As you can see, I like to be left alone. I am shopping for fresh, clean and new spices, ingredients and utensils. I don't like buying used or worn out goods.

I slowly approached her to add on the intimidation. A yellow figure flashed, Sanji came in between me and Komurasaki.

Sanji: Leave it there Sage-san.

Sage: Just because it's you Sangoro. (I turned to Komurasaki) You are called Komurasaki, correct?

Komurasaki: (In a shaky voice) Y..y..yes.

Sage: If your offer still stands then let my friend Sangoro here have you for the night in my stead. I will pay for him, but know that unless the service has been rendered I will not give you anything. Will 2 million in gold for one night be enough?

Komurasaki didn't answer but the brothel owner that accompanied her did and said it was plenty with the fakest "please don't kill us", nervous smile. I nodded in approval.

Sage: (I grabbed Sanji's shoulder) Let me know when you're done so I can foot the bill. Enjoy your night.

Sanji was shaking from head to toe in pure excitement. Tears rolled down his face as he looked at me.

Sanji: (Holding in the emotion) You…are the…bestest friend…EVER!!!! (Started to bawl)

I looked at the courtesan procession one last time before I paid for my things and left. At least I got Sanji some pussy, even if it was paid for. I flashed back to Luffy's location and saw that he already beat up a stupid hippo looking person with Kid. After fucking up that ridiculous character, Luffy picked up Hyogoro who was being stepped on by that hippo. Luffy also offered Hyogoro some of his tickets for food. Hyogoro thanked Luffy and went away. For some reason Wet- Haired Caribou was also there and offering to be Luffy's subordinate in exchange for food tickets, to which he refused. The prisoners around made a big fuss as the vice wardens came to see who beat up the hippo.