Guns and Swords, Cooperation

During this time, Tsukumogami Shogunate also gained some understanding of the outside world. He knew that people from the outside world not only wielded swords but also had many who possessed weapons like firearms.

However, he also acquired a gun through his own channels and found that such weapons weren't as formidable as they seemed. Although they were indeed stronger than using swords for ordinary people, they weren't as effective once the opponent was slightly stronger.

"Don't compare those backward weapons from the outside world with ours."

Yuri chuckled, "Those are nothing but outdated rifles and flintlock guns. Even the bullets they use are round. Such weapons are nothing but trash in our eyes."

This was the anomaly of the technological tree in the world of One Piece. This world could manufacture semi-automatic firearms in large quantities, which proved that this world possessed technology such as machine tools and metallurgical equipment. However, in such circumstances, warships still used muzzle-loading cannons, and the bullets used for firearms were still round.

"This is the M12S submachine gun."

Yuri picked up the submachine gun in the hands of the 'American soldier' in front of him and said to Tsukumogami Shogunate, "Although it's not considered very advanced, it's much stronger than those outdated stuff from the outside world."

And behind him, he also carried a huge machine gun. Yuri introduced, "This is the M60 machine gun. It's easy to use, and even an ordinary person wielding it can cause huge casualties on the battlefield."

In the world of One Piece, guns were indeed very powerful weapons.

Don't think that everyone inside were superhumans and weren't afraid of bullets. In fact, many strong individuals were killed by bullets, and even top-tier individuals like Whitebeard would be affected by bullets once they grew old and weakened.

Not to mention the even more advanced weapons compared to those in the outside world...

In fact, many situations in the world were like this. People often weren't afraid of explosions and energy attacks, but they were extremely afraid of sharp objects, so swords, as sharp weapons, could shine brightly.

And bullets...

It was the same principle.

Listening to Yuri's words, Tsukumogami Shogunate didn't feel much in his heart because words were just words after all.

But when he followed Yuri into the huge training ground and saw the various contents inside, he knew...

He came to the right place.

Boom!

Even the rumble that could be heard outside could be heard. When he entered, he saw the sky full of flying shells, with countless people pulling triggers, followed by the sharp bullets being shot out.

Tanks advanced with their tracks, and tongues of fire were also shot from the barrels. The exploding shells in the distance carried fire and shock.

What was happening in the training ground was a military exercise. Numerous tanks, countless bullets, and the huge rumble resounded everywhere. But what he cared most about was the people using the weapons...

They were all ordinary people!

This was a completely different style of warfare from the current war in the Land of Wano. There was no need for close combat; battles could be fought from far away.

Tsukumogami Shogunate couldn't help but enter the area where those people were shooting, then swung his sword, personally testing the power of the bullets fired from those firearms, and hurriedly returned.

"Mr. Yuri..."

Tsukumogami Shogunate couldn't help but ask, "Who are you people exactly?"

Yuri chuckled softly, "I appeared at the Harbor of Blades. Doesn't that explain something?"

"?!" Tsukumogami Shogunate's eyes widened in shock as he looked at Yuri, saying, "Are you... from Ghost Island?"

Ghost Island was an independent island within the Land of Wano.

The Land of Wano was situated at a very high altitude, and the outer seas of the New World were the outer seas of the Land of Wano. After entering the Land of Wano through the outer seas, there was an inner sea.

Within the inner sea were two islands. One was the main island, which was commonly known as the Land of Wano.

The towns like Flower Capital, Hakumai, and Ringo were all within the main island of the Land of Wano.

Besides the main island of the Land of Wano, there was also an island in the inner sea, which was Ghost Island. Ghost Island had been in isolation from the main island of the Land of Wano for a long time.

It wasn't considered part of the various towns within the Land of Wano because it was an extremely desolate place. To travel from the Land of Wano to there, one had to overcome numerous dangers and brave the storms of the sea.

So, over the years, they had almost forgotten about this area.

However, after Yuri's words, he remembered this island.

Because the Harbor of Blades was a place where only going to or coming from Ghost Island would be necessary.

And because of the lack of contact with Ghost Island for many years, he wasn't sure if what Yuri said was true or false.

But...

It was highly likely to be true.

Because if they were outsiders, it would be impossible to sneak so many equipment into the Land of Wano without anyone knowing.

The equipment in this huge training ground couldn't be carried by just one or two ships.

"In a strict sense, our clan can also be considered part of the Land of Wano, right?" Yuri chuckled, "So, it's also our responsibility to make the Land of Wano peaceful as it used to be."

After collecting a large amount of resources from Ringo, the Red Alert Empire had already begun to flourish.

During this time, he did develop Ghost Island. Although the resources there weren't plentiful, it was secluded, and it allowed him to naturally join this war.

"Your weapons are indeed what I need right now. So... let's talk about your conditions."

After calming down, Tsukumogami Shogunate said.

Yuri stood with his hands behind his back, inspecting the process of the training along with him, and said at the same time, "Ghost Island is a very desolate place. I hope that after the war ends, we can enter the main island of the Land of Wano."

This was about territory...

Tsukumogami Shogunate narrowed his eyes, saying, "I wonder where Mr. Yuri wants?"

"Hakumai and Toban, the two towns closest to Ghost Island. I believe General Tsukumogami Shogunate will satisfy our wishes, right?"

"Asking for two towns at once, isn't your appetite too big?" Tsukumogami Shogunate frowned.

"No no no, although it's two towns, what Mr. Tsukumogami Shogunate will obtain is six towns." Yuri smiled, "We will also be under the leadership of the Tsukumogami family, just like how the Tsukumogami family was under the leadership of the Kozuki family before."

"Previously, Hakumai and Ringo were the domains of the Tsukumogami family. Does it mean that if the Tsukumogami family becomes a daimyo, you won't obey the orders of the general anymore?"

"..." Tsukumogami Shogunate furrowed his brows, seemingly pondering.

Indeed, the Tsukumogami family used to be the daimyo of two towns, and what Yuri said was not unreasonable.

No matter who the daimyo was, there could only be one general.

And...

If he didn't agree, it would be nothing.

Yuri could just retreat to Ghost Island again, but what about him?

"Fine..."

After a long time, he slowly said.

"May our cooperation be pleasant."