47. Ace: Let’s go and kill Kaido!

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West of Amigasa Village.

Ace was carefully weaving a straw hat with bamboo strips, but accidentally, the hat in his hand caught fire.

"Hahaha, Ace messed up again."

The other villagers who were weaving hats couldn't help but laugh, their eyes full of warmth. After a brief interaction, they had already felt Ace's goodwill.

Although Ace was also a pirate, he was different from the evil Kaido.

Tama sat next to Ace, tilting her head curiously and asking, "Ace, why did you come to Wano Country?"

"About that."

Ace adjusted the brim of his hat, revealing a confident smile.

"We're here to defeat Kaido!"

"Defeat Kaido?"

Tama and the villagers froze, then simultaneously raised their arms, their expressions changing from blankness to terror, snot flowing.

"Eh?!!!"

The entire village jumped up with them.

After a long while, the villagers calmed down from their fear, looking at Ace and his crew with shock.

Are these pirates crazy?

Even the invincible Kozuki Oden couldn't defeat Kaido!

"Hahaha, did I scare you?"

Ace scratched his head and laughed heartily, not surprised by the villagers' reaction. Similar situations had happened many times.

No one thought they would succeed, but they had overcome many obstacles, defeated numerous powerful enemies, and finally arrived in the New World.

Next, as long as he defeated Kaido, he could ascend to the strongest throne, then seize the Pirate King's treasure, and prove his existence to the world!

His dream was right ahead!

Ace held the brim of his hat, looking radiant.

His overflowing confidence and aura stunned all the villagers. It seemed as if something was welling up in their hearts, making them want to follow him.

Perhaps, this young man really could defeat Kaido!

"Oh, right, I have a question."

Ace looked at the ragged, old, sick, and disabled villagers, asking in confusion, "Does your village have no young people?"

"..."

The villagers exchanged glances, sighing bitterly.

If there were young people, Amigasa Village wouldn't be in its current state. Perhaps one day the village would disappear.

Tama bit her lip, her small hand tugging at Ace's clothes. "Ace, the grandpas say that all the adults in the village were captured by Shogun Orochi and sent to Kaido."

"I see."

Ace frowned tightly, but soon his brows relaxed, and he smiled as he placed his hand on Tama's head.

"I'll bring them back!"

"Ace."

Tama stared blankly at Ace.

At this moment, she really wanted to leave with him.

"Lads, prepare to set sail!"

Ace turned and walked towards the port, his eyes burning like flames.

"We're going to defeat Kaido!"

"Ohh ohh ohh!!!"

On the other side.

Onigashima, port.

"Hurry up!"

The remaining pirates rushed to the port. When they saw their pirate ship entering the port, they immediately stood tall and lined up.

When Daichi disembarked, the pirates shouted in unison.

"Welcome back, Daichi!"

"Mm."

Daichi nodded slightly.

These idiots were quite smooth, knowing to greet him.

Onigashima was like a ghost town now, without even a Headliner-level officer, only a few guards remained.

He was the highest-ranking.

Daichi looked up at Skull Dome.

"It's been a long time since I've been back."

"Hmph, I don't want to come back at all!"

Yamato followed beside Daichi, turning her head unhappily. Her most hated place was Onigashima.

Daichi chuckled, clearly understanding the little girl's thoughts.

"Yamato, gaining freedom isn't that easy. Do you remember what I told you in the prison?"

"Of course I remember!"

Yamato clenched her small fists tightly.

"Endure!"

Before she had the qualification to speak to her father as an equal, she had to endure. Only then could she break free from her father's control.

According to Daichi's judgment, she would need at least five more years to gain true freedom and be able to set sail for adventures as she pleased.

Before that, she had to endure!

Daichi gave a thumbs up in admiration.

"Subarashii!"

"Hehe."

Yamato giggled sheepishly.

She had already experienced the benefits of endurance. Now in Wano Country, no one restricted her freedom. She could do whatever she wanted.

Recalling fifteen years of imprisonment, she truly didn't know how she endured it. Now she had a feeling of being in another world.

In short, she was very satisfied with her current life.

"Let's go."

Daichi walked towards Skull Dome, instructing as he went, "I received intelligence that the Spade Pirates have entered the country. Without any surprises, they will soon invade Onigashima."

"That Fire Fist Ace?"

Yamato's eyes lit up.

She didn't know much about overseas, but she had heard the name Fire Fist several times. He was a very strong rookie pirate.

"Yes, that's him."

Daichi looked at Yamato with deep meaning in his eyes. "Listen carefully, you are not allowed to attack Ace without my command."

"Huh? Why?"

Yamato tilted her head in confusion.

It was said that Fire Fist was very strong and had defeated a Warlord. Could Daichi handle him alone?

Daichi sighed faintly. "Because I don't want my fresh, lovely cabbage to be taken away by a sudden energetic young man."

"What do you mean?"

Yamato was a bit confused.

What cabbage?

Does Daichi also like to grow vegetables?

"In short, Fire Fist is for me to deal with. If you feel bored, go take care of Fire Fist's subordinates."

Daichi's gaze was serious.

Ace was this year's Supernova, with a bounty exceeding two hundred million Berries, and he had defeated a Warlord, so his strength was unquestionable.

Also, Ace was Straw Hat Luffy's older brother, and with Roger's bloodline, he might also have a power surge like Straw Hat.

He wasn't sure he could defeat Ace.

But this fight had to happen, and he had to win!

Only the victor had the right to control the narrative!

An internal conflict was about to erupt in Flower Capital, and he didn't have much time. He had to deal with Ace before Orochi and Kyoshiro tore each other apart.

At the same time.

Flower Capital, Orochi Castle.

There were only three people in the quiet secret room.

Orochi hugged his body, trembling with cold, his eyes filled with disbelief and lingering fear.

Kyoshiro was one of the Nine Red Scabbards!

This news was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for him. His most trusted samurai was actually his most feared mortal enemy.

Daikoku knelt below, reminding in a deep voice, "Shogun, this intelligence is merely Daichi's speculation. Whether it is true or not still needs our personal verification!"

"That's not the answer I need!"

Orochi's teeth were chattering.

He didn't need a misunderstanding, but to destroy the Kozuki clan. Even if there was only a one percent chance, he couldn't tolerate Kyoshiro being alive!

What's more, that damned pirate's speculation was well-reasoned, so much so that even he, after hearing it, believed Kyoshiro was an infiltrator.

Once the seed of doubt was planted, whether it was true or not became unimportant.

Orochi's face gradually became twisted, only one thing remaining in his mind.

"Fukurokuju, I want to kill Kyoshiro!"

"As you wish, Orochi."

Fukurokuju bowed slightly, a dangerous smile appearing on his face.

Eliminating his powerful rival Kyoshiro was also a good thing for him. From now on, Shogun Orochi would rely even more on the Oniwabanshu.

"Please give us some time to prepare!"