## Chapter 142 Acting Shogun

## Chapter 142 Acting Shogun

"Ah! Huff huff huff~"

Just as Sengoku was troubled, a rapid panting sound suddenly came from the side, the kind of sound as if someone was having a terrifying nightmare.

"Rosinante, having another nightmare? Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Sengoku looked at Rosinante, who was sleeping on the small bed temporarily set up in the Office, and asked with concern.

"Huff huff huff~ No... nothing."

Flower Capital, Wano Country.

"What? Shogun Sukiyaki is seriously ill!?"

"When did this happen!?"

"If Shogun Sukiyaki is seriously ill, then who will take over as the next Shogun of Wano Country?"

"Of course it will be Lord Kozuki Oden!"

"That Daimyo of Kuri, but now the Daimyo of all the other regions have arrived, where is he? As the Son of Shogun Sukiyaki, this is truly unfilial!"

Originally, the news of Sukiyaki being critically ill was only circulating in a small area, but as the Daimyo from various regions gathered in Flower Capital, it seemed that the matter of Shogun Sukiyaki being critically ill was no joke.

"Cough cough, regarding the Shogun's Position of Wano Country, I want Oden to inherit it."

Sukiyaki, on his sickbed, said to the Daimyo gathered around him.

"Of course, Lord Sukiyaki."

"That's right, Oden inheriting the Shogun's Position is perfectly justified."

Looking at the agreement of the Daimyo around him, Sukiyaki said with a troubled expression, "But now Oden is not in Wano Country, so I have found someone to temporarily take over the Shogun's Position in the period after my death and before Oden returns. Rest assured, this person is absolutely trustworthy, after all, he is someone whom Oden regards as his own Younger Brother, his name is Kurozumi Orochi.

Orochi, come over and meet the Daimyo of the various regions."

As he spoke, Sukiyaki weakly beckoned towards the screen on the side.

Subsequently, Kurozumi Orochi respectfully moved out from behind the screen and knelt on the ground to salute the Daimyo of the various regions.

"Kurozumi Orochi, why are you here!?"

Shimotsuki Yasuie, the Daimyo of White Dance, couldn't help but question. After all, as someone who had interacted with both Kurozumi Orochi and Oden, he knew that Oden might help Kurozumi Orochi, but would absolutely not treat Kurozumi Orochi as a Younger Brother.

"Kurozumi?"

Shimotsuki Ushimaru, the Daimyo of Ringo, couldn't help but frown and ask.

And with Shimotsuki Ushimaru's words, the Daimyo of Kibi and the Daimyo of Udon also frowned. Obviously, the Kurozumi Family's turmoil decades ago had caused considerable negative impact on several families. After all, the Daimyo of the Kurozumi Family back then had caused heavy losses to several families in order to seize the Shogun's Position, and even the Amatsuki Family, which had the smallest population, was directly removed from Wano Country.

Kurozumi Orochi directly kowtowed, and earnestly said, "I know that in the past, because of the vile actions of my ancestor, it caused a very bad influence on everyone, but please believe me, I am not the same as my ancestor. The Damage my ancestor once caused to everyone, I will atone for it!"

"Cough cough, alright, Orochi, stand up first."

Kozuki Sukiyaki coughed twice, signaling Kurozumi Orochi to stand up first, and then said to the surrounding Daimyo, "Cough cough, Kurozumi Orochi is Kurozumi Orochi, not the Ambitionist of the Kurozumi Family from the past, and his performance during this time by my Side has been very good, I believe in my judgment."

Faced with Kozuki Sukiyaki's Words, although Shimotsuki Yasuie had doubts in his heart, he couldn't voice them out, after all, in Wano Country, the Lord's dignity cannot be violated.

"Thank you for granting me the Opportunity to wash away the Disgrace of the Kurozumi Family. I am willing to be a slave and servant for life to repay Lord Sukiyaki and Lord Kozuki Oden, and the foolish actions of my ancestor will also be atoned for by me. I will definitely do my best to make thorough preparations for Lord Oden's return to the country and succession to the throne.

I am merely a puppet with no real power before Lord Oden returns, and I ask for your assistance, Lords. If I, in my temporary role as Daimyo, have the slightest act of transgression, you may all cut off my Head!"

With Orochi's heartfelt words and Kozuki Sukiyaki's guarantee, the crowd could only acquiesce to Kurozumi Orochi temporarily taking over the Shogun's Position of Wano Country after Kozuki Sukiyaki's death.

"What! Shogun Kozuki Sukiyaki said that if Lord Oden does not return after his death, Kurozumi Orochi will temporarily take over the Shogun's Position!!"

When Kin'emon heard this News, he was directly shocked speechless.

"But when will Lord Oden and Older Brother Izo return, we don't know."

Kikunojo's delicate face furrowed her brow slightly.

"I always feel like something is wrong. Whether it's based on Seniority or Strength, Lord Sukiyaki should choose from the Daimyo to arrange for someone to temporarily take over the Shogun's Position of Wano Country after his death. Even if he is worried that these Daimyo will have rebellious intentions, with Lord Shimotsuki Yasuie's reputation in Wano Country, there is absolutely no need to worry.

But why did he specifically choose Kurozumi Orochi this Weapon!?"

Denjiro said with a frown.

"Could it be because this Kurozumi Orochi Weapon is not a Threat? After all, compared to those Daimyo, Kurozumi Orochi doesn't have any military Strength, and in terms of reputation, he is not as good as others, and his own Strength is also very ordinary, it can be said to be a perfect Puppet."

Kanjuro analyzed from the Side.

"But I still feel like something is wrong."

"Where is it so troublesome, we just need to keep an eye on that Kurozumi Orochi Weapon, and wait until Lord Oden returns to the country."

Ashura Doji stroked the Blade edge of his Long Sword with his fingers, and said indifferently.

For him, as long as Kurozumi Orochi dared to have any bad ideas about the Shogun's Position, he would just cut him down with a Sword.

Moreover, Lord Oden's voyage to the Sea was just a whim, and he would return to Wano Country when he got bored.

"Kawamatsu, why aren't you saying anything?"

Following Kanjuro's Words, everyone turned to look at Kawamatsu who was quietly staying there.

"I don't know what to say, I only know that before Lord Oden returns, we must protect Kuri, which we built together!"

"That's right, we must let Lord Oden come back and see a better Kuri!"

"By the way, I heard that White Dance seems to have had a lot of turmoil recently, should we go and help Lord Kang? After all, Lord Kang helped us a lot back then, and his relationship with Lord Oden is also very good."

Kin'emon asked Denjiro, after all, Denjiro was considered the brains among them.

Hearing Kin'emon's Words, Denjiro adjusted his Glasses and said seriously, "I have also heard about the turmoil in White Dance. It is said that a group of Tenant Farmer gathered to Resistance because they were dissatisfied with the Landlord's high Tax, but they were quickly suppressed and are now hiding in the Mountains around White Dance. Since Lord Kang has no intention of intervening, it means the problem should not be big.

What we need to do now is to manage Kuri well before Lord Oden returns, and all other Things must be put aside for now."

At the same time, the Tenant Farmer who Denjiro said were driven into the Mountains and were not worth worrying about were now establishing a Base in the Mountains around White Dance, and under the leadership of Simon, they began to systematically learn tactics and Firearms operations.

When this group of People reappears, it will inevitably bring about tremendous changes to Wano Country.

(End of Chapter)