Momonosuke Must Die!

Aside from the fact that there were perhaps only twelve weapons at the level of Saijo O Wazamono, the number of weapons at a level like O Wazamono was far more than twenty-one.

There was a saying like 21 O Wazamono it meant that the 21 O Wazamono listed on the list were all heirloom level treasures and were at the top of the hierarchy of O Wazamono.

Moreover, 12 Saijo O Wazamono, 21 O Wazamono, and 50 Ryo Wazamono were initially famous genealogies handed down from very ancient times.

There were naturally many powerful blades in the recent ancient era, some of which were not even worse than the legendary Saijo O Wazamono. Still, the descendants were not good enough to tamper with the name spectrum, which is why they had names like the Famous Sword.

For example, Shiki's "Oto" and "Kogarashi", Akagami "Gryphon", and the Gion's "Konpira", most of these weapons were between Saijo O Wazamono and O Wazamono, and thus were named the famous swords.

It also shows that don't look at Zoro's newbie equipment, 21 O Wazamono, and assume that this tier number of blades is worthless. Any O Wazamono ranked in the soldier spectrum could cause a storm on the sea and make those swordsmen go crazy in pursuit.

And as the famous country of samurai, artisans, and swordsmen, Wano country, with its stream of 21 O Wazamono, could cause a riot in the sea.

The reason as to why Eric would have this information is quite simple.

Apophis saw in his read memories that Erik was originally a swordsman of Wano, a product of Kozuki Oden's fight against the lockdown ban. In a sense, he was counted as a backer left behind by Kozuki Oden before he returned to Wano.

And now it's the year 1501 on Age of the Kaien, the time when the Kozuki clan is steadily retreating under the combined suppression of Beasts Kaido and Kurozumi Orochi. Even by this time next year, the Kozuki clan will be ultimately defeated, with Kozuki Oden killed and Lady Toki martyred while using the power of Toki Toki no Mi to send Momonosuke and the others twenty years into the future.

Now, the Kozuki clan hadn't been ultimately defeated, but Momonosuke was still sent out for refuge.

"21 O Wazamono and Izumi Mori Kenzo were gifts brought to appease Eric. After all, people change, and no one can guarantee that Erik will be as loyal to the Kozuki Clan as he was before."

Apophis whispered to himself, his pupils glowing scarlet, "In the original history, Momonosuke ended up back in Wano. Did Erik indeed defect, or did he die in the turmoil like he did today? But none of that matters anymore."

"Not only will I not conceal the news that I have decided to settle with Izumi Mori Kenzo, but I will spread it throughout the New World. The sharpness of 21 O Wazamono, coupled with the status of heir to the Kozuki clan, should attract many powerful swordsmen, right?"

The color of blood in Apophis' pupils grew brighter and brighter, "The soul of a strong man is a supreme delicacy. Besides, it should be fun to let Momonosuke enjoy being chased and fled by all sides before he dies!"

"After all, where does the pleasure of killing prey compare to the thrill of playing with it? Momonosuke, you must fight for your life, so you don't die at the hands of someone else before I show up."

...

A message soon spread like a hurricane across the seas, and similar words could be heard among the black markets of the significant taverns.

"Hey, hey, did you hear? Red Swordsman Apophis challenged Thunder Swordsman Eric, and suffered a joint hanging by Eric and the major slavers, killing Eric and all those slavers in a fit of rage, so much so that the Thunder Dojo in the Land of Thunder became a terrifying hell!"

"How could I not have heard of this kind of big event? The newcomers nowadays are scary. It hasn't been long since they entered the new world, and they're making such a big noise."

"Yes! The Red Swordsman is not a weakling. I heard that among the pirates who once invaded the Thunder Country, there was a bounty of three hundred million dollars on the sea pirates slain by him. Such a strong man united with those underground forces to besiege them, and ended up with destruction, that Red Swordsman is a monster!"

"But that's not the point. I heard that Eric was trying to stay alive at the time and revealed an important piece of information to Apophis."

"Important information?"

"It was that powerful and mysterious country deep in the New World, and war had broken out in Wano country, in which a clan named Kozuki had fled for refuge with its heirs and treasures."

"And the treasure of Wano country? What would that be?"

"What else could the treasure be in that kingdom that produces swordsmen? Of course, it's a sword. It's Izumi Mori Kenzo, who ranks among 21 O Wazamono!"

"Well! 21 O Wazamono is indeed a rare treasure, but we're not swordsmen, so there's no need to fight with those lifeless maniacs, right?"

"Wrong! For those swordsmen, the greatest treasure is naturally Izumi Mori Kenzo, who ranks among 21 O Wazamono, but for us, the greatest treasure is that heir of the Kozuki clan, a seven-year-old brat."

"Didn't you say that all the countries of Wano are at war? How good can it be to capture a kid to threaten?"

"That brat of the Kozuki family is a fugitive named by the Governor of Beast Pirates, Lord Kaido, and you, you should know the might of Lord Kaido, right?"

"Lord Kaido is one of the three Rulers of the New World. How could I possibly not know about that kind of invincible figure!"

"Hey! If we can capture that brat, we'll be able to reap the friendship of Beasts Pirate Group and even Kaido-sama, and then we'll all be able to walk across the New World!"

"Fuck it. It's nothing more than a seven-year-old kid. It is the kind of opportunity you can't miss!"

...

"Damn bastard, what is our deepest hatred, and why must you hold on to us?" The speaking pirate's anger was mingled with fear. The man across the street was simply a monster. Their dozen or so ships were almost defeated in front of that man at the touch of a button.

"To pass the time." The man with the cross "coat of arms" around his neck and wearing a burgundy patterned shirt calmly spoke as if he were describing a matter, of course.

"Bastard, talk about passing the time. I'm going to kill you!"

As if a man as elegant as a nobleman swung out his sword, the massive ship on the sea split apart in an instant, and the splattered wood chips could run through the pirates' bodies like bullets.

The pirates who managed to escape lost all their courage, holding the plank like a desperate swim to the distant sea. The man sitting on the boat also no longer pay attention, but with an indifferent tone of voice to look into the distance whispered, "This sea is too few swordsmen worthy of a battle, hope that the news of 21 O Wazamono can attract some good opponents! "

...

In the first half of the Grand Line, a tremendous roar was heard from the sailing fleet.

"Ah! That Apophis guy has escaped to the New World? Could you give me a chase? I'll rip his head off myself!"

"Don Chinjao, it may be too late for time!"

"Shut up. What method you use is your business. I want to see results, results!"