Chapter 320: Pirates Gather, War Begins in Wano Country
Chapter 320: Pirates Gather, War Begins in Wano Country
One after another, Pirate Crews, led by the unique Carp of the Wano Country Sea Area, passed through the cliff waterfalls and entered Wano Country's inland sea.
Following the Kurozumi Clan's Ships, they arrived at Onigashima, which the Kurozumi Clan had managed for a long time and used as their overt Base.
"Old hag, you didn't say there would be others here."
At the Banquet specially hosted by the Kurozumi Clan, the Air felt heavy.
Pirates looked at each other, then unhappily turned their gaze towards Kurozumi Semimaru and Kurozumi Orochi.
Finally, one Pirate couldn't hold back, slamming a hand on the table and standing up.
"Hehehehe! That's a bit harsh to say.
At least I'm your Senior, and besides, this old woman isn't that old, is she?"
Kurozumi Semimaru cackled strangely, touching her face.
Her face instantly transformed, becoming the youthful and beautiful appearance of her younger days.
Behind her, Kurozumi Orochi held a large biwa, eyes closed, remaining silent.
"Wano Country isn't just any ordinary Kingdom.
It's very difficult to deal with using only one person's strength."
"However, one Wano Country is enough to satisfy all of you.
If Wano Country is dealt with, and you have the ability to drive out the others, then that's fine."
Hearing Kurozumi Semimaru's words, the atmosphere improved slightly.
After all, Kurozumi Semimaru had no reason to lie to them.
If Wano Country wasn't strong, they could have occupied it themselves and wouldn't need to call them all together.
One must know that among the two individuals before them, while Kurozumi Semimaru was a bit weaker, Kurozumi Orochi had some tricks up his sleeve.
The defense of the Barrier-Barrier Fruit was practically invincible.
Some of them had tried attacking Kurozumi Semimaru, but under the ability of the Barrier-Barrier Fruit, they couldn't even injure them.
They exchanged glances.
Let's cooperate for now.
After Wano Country is dealt with, we'll decide its ownership.
Seeing the atmosphere ease considerably, Kurozumi Semimaru was secretly pleased.
Among these Pirates, only those who survived in the end would be her cooperation partners.
If they died in the war against Wano Country, they were merely cannon fodder.
She could get as much cannon fodder as she needed, and she knew quite a few Pirates she could use without paying, which was much more convenient than mercenaries.
Onigashima was just the overt Base; the Kurozumi Family's true Territory was on Black Snake Island.
Next, a Map was spread out on the ground.
This was a Wano Country Map, clearly dividing its various Areas.
"From now on, you figure out how to occupy Wano Country's Territory yourselves.
If you need supplies, this old woman will provide them."
"As for the resources, I will handle those.
At that time, the resources dug up in your Territories will be distributed to you."
Although giving up a portion of the profits to these Pirates pained her a little, it was necessary.
Only this way could she organize more manpower for mining and prevent interference from Wano Country, thus gaining more profits.
She was still somewhat worried that these Pirates wouldn't be effective enough, as Wano Country's strength was indeed somewhat terrifying.
Especially Kozuki Oden, in her estimation, definitely had the strength to become a Core Cadre of the Rocks Pirates.
Kurozumi Semimaru showed a tendency to take charge of logistics.
These Pirates didn't refuse either.
Matters of profits could be discussed later.
As for now, let the revelry begin!
Soon, the numerous Pirates began their Operation, leaving Onigashima, scattering, and landing on Wano Country's main Island.
Whether an Island was valuable to Pirates depended on whether it had special resources.
The first thing these Pirates Targeted was Wano Country's mineral deposits, and the place with the most mineral deposits was Udon.
Before understanding Wano Country's true strength, these Pirates were in a cooperation with the Kurozumi Clan and needed to rely on the Kurozumi Clan's strength.
They wouldn't refuse the Kurozumi Clan's requests, as their own Faction was indeed somewhat weak.
Especially since the Kurozumi Clan also Exhibited powerful military strength, making them dare not underestimate them.
Invading Wano Country, large-scale slaughter was prohibited.
They were to capture people as much as possible to mine in the occupied Areas.
The Kurozumi Clan would dispatch a total of twenty thousand troops to cooperate with them.
To be honest, Kurozumi Semimaru was a little worried that these Pirates alone were far from enough.
The numerous Bandits within Wano Country were not important.
When Wano Country undergoes Change and is simultaneously invaded by Foreign Factions, these Bandits are very likely to defect and turn against them.
Without firepower advantage, when the Strongmen among these Pirates are tied down, the remaining ordinary Pirates are likely to be annihilated by the greater number of Samurai.
Originally, she wanted to continue hiding, but after calculating Wano Country's powerful combat strength.
Just Kozuki Oden and Ashura Doji alone could withstand the strongest "Tyrant Bear" Morant and "The Blaster" Wendigo she had invited.
In this situation, how could she continue to hide?
She had spent so much money and raised this Military for so long; it was time to show them off.
Onigashima is very close to Udon, while Black Snake Island is near Kibi on the other side of Wano Country.
The two Islands are essentially south and north.
Coupled with the fact that Kibi has relatively few people, Black Snake Island is even harder to discover with Onigashima providing cover.
The war has begun!
The Pirates were very ostentatious and didn't try to hide at all.
In just three days, most of the Udon Area was occupied by the numerous Pirates.
The surging Pirates faced fierce resistance from the numerous Samurai in the Udon Area.
However, facing the even larger number of Pirates and the Kurozumi Alliance, and encountering previously unheard-of guns and ammunition, they were completely impossible to guard against.
Due to not adapting to this kind of battle, they were completely under suppression, suffering huge casualties.
Under the leadership of Uzuki Tempura, the Daimyo of Udon, the numerous Samurai struggled to block the attacks of the numerous Pirates.
Meanwhile, the Support Unit dispatched immediately from Flower Capital completely blocked the Pirate-Kurozumi Alliance.
Many Areas in Wano Country are separated, connected by rivers.
To travel to another Area, one needs to cross the bridges over the rivers.
Operating from the shadows against an open enemy, with the help of the Kurozumi Clan, the numerous Pirates possessed an absolute intelligence advantage.
They had planned everything in advance.
In the neighboring Hakumai Area, the important Blade Harbor was attacked by "The Blaster" Wendigo at the first opportunity.
Although Blade Harbor wasn't occupied, the Ships at the Port were all destroyed.
Wendigo encountered Shimotsuki Yasuie, the Daimyo of Hakumai, and after a great battle, retreated back to the Udon Area.
After leaving, he blew up all the bridges connecting Udon and Hakumai.
Similarly, in Kuri and Kibi, except for Flower Capital, all bridges connecting the Udon Area with other Areas were destroyed.
They needed time.
After this battle, they had completely realized Wano Country's strength.
Each of Wano Country's Daimyo is a Great Sword Master among Swordsmen, possessing powerful combat strength no less than "Tyrant Bear" or "The Blaster".
This means that the combined strength of just two Areas in Wano Country is something they cannot deal with.
One must know that besides the Daimyo, there are also many powerful Swordsmen among their Subordinate, and also in the civilian world.
This doesn't even count Kuri, which has two Monsters.
Ashura Doji is a Monster capable of fighting Kozuki Oden.
Although he was defeated by Kozuki Oden, his Age is three years younger than Kozuki Oden.
Even after wasting twenty years in the future, his strength is still powerful.
This kind of strength is not something that their temporarily assembled Pirate Fleet can deal with.
Although they had some experience during the Rocks Pirates era, the Essence is completely different.
The Rocks Pirates had an overall strength advantage.
Whereas they were at a disadvantage.
If Wano Country were to fully encircle and suppress them, they might find it difficult to resist.
Indeed, taking down the legendary country where Samurai exist is not that easy.
However, it's not without a chance of victory.
The destruction of the bridges undoubtedly bought them time.
Wano Country does not have techniques like Moonwalk to cross the large rivers between the various Areas.
(end of chapter)