Chapter 276: The Samurai's Plan
Although subconsciously unwilling to believe it.
But—
Nicholas blocking the Conqueror of the Seas unleashed jointly by Kaido and Charlotte Linlin was a fact. Directly resisting the Conqueror of the Seas and not suffering too serious an Injury was also a fact.
However, even now, Perospero still couldn't imagine that in this World, there would be someone capable of withstanding such a terrifying Attack.
"Is it a Devil Fruit Ability or..."
Perospero narrowed his Eyes, licking the Lollipop that had reformed in his hand, while the first thing that came to his mind was Nicholas's Devil Fruit Ability.
After all, the Existence of Devil Fruits is too difficult to ignore.
Therefore, Perospero subconsciously believed that it was because of the Power of Nicholas's own Fruit that he was able to directly withstand the joint Attack of Big Mom and Kaido.
"Should I go onto the Battlefield..."
Looking at Nicholas with deep Apprehension, Perospero couldn't help but want to rush onto the Battlefield to help Charlotte Linlin and the others deal with Nicholas together.
Battles between Pirates don't have so many Rules. Ganging up or launching sneak attacks is common.
Perhaps his straightforward Attack would not be enough to Damage Nicholas, but if he launched a vicious sneak Attack, then even if he couldn't injure Nicholas, he could at least create an Opportunity for Kaido and Charlotte Linlin at a crucial moment.
And between Powerful Figures, a slight Flaw could determine the outcome of the Battle.
If Nicholas could be killed here, it would undoubtedly be a sensational Thing in the Grand Line.
Despite these Thoughts, Perospero hesitated to make a decision.
He knew that if his Attack worked, Kaido and Charlotte Linlin might directly secure victory, but if his Attack didn't work, could he survive facing the furious Nicholas?
Or rather, would Big Mom and the others be willing to be distracted to protect him in a Battle of this level?
Perospero was clear that, given Charlotte Linlin's Personality, if his Death could be exchanged for Nicholas revealing a huge Flaw, then she would be quite willing to see it happen.
After all, within the Charlotte Family, these children of hers were likely just Tools in Big Mom's Eyes. Perhaps even a Weapon as Strongest as Katakuri was just a perfect Tool in Big Mom's Eyes.
The Charlotte Family was said to be a Pirate Crew formed with Family Bonds as the link, but Perospero was very clear that there was no Family Bonds between Big Mom and them.
So this was also the Reason why he was constantly hesitating about whether or not to attack.
On the other side, the Beasts Pirates had no Thought of attacking. After the main force was taken by King and Queen to conquer White Dance, those left here were basically Cannon Fodder, and they would basically not have the same Thoughts as Perospero.
After all, for Cannon Fodder like them, any random AOE from any of the three Monsters on the Battlefield would probably be enough to wipe them all out.
"Is that kind of Weapon really something we can fight against...!"
Looking at the terrifying Wave coming from the Flower Capital, it caused the fleeing Kuri people to be filled with terror.
Among them, Kin'emon, who was in the most miserable state, was even unable to stand, collapsing to the ground, his Body trembling.
An indescribable Fear instantly spread to every one of the Kozuki Retainers.
The huge and dazzling Explosion in the Flower Capital and the Aura that was unscrupulously vented from it were constantly telling everyone about the terrifying Monster entrenched there.
"Can we really bring Dawn to Wano Country and complete Lord Kozuki Oden's Revenge?"
Kikunojo, who was also extremely weak due to running for a long Distance and losing an arm, and Cat and Dog and the others knelt on the ground with tears in their Eyes, looking at the horribly charred Corpse of Kozuki Oden that was carefully placed on the ground.
Ashura Doji, on the other hand, looked up at the Sky above the Flower Capital in the distance, his heart filled with Tremor.
He once believed that Kozuki Oden was already incomparably Powerful, and even the later Kaido could not match him, but now this Belief of his had been deeply shaken.
At the same time, he also glanced at Momonosuke, who was trembling there, not even daring to look at Kozuki Oden's ferocious Corpse, and couldn't help but sigh. Although he wasn't the smartest one among the Kozuki Retainers, he was very clear that Momonosuke would not be a qualified Monarch.
Perhaps others had also seen it, but were just unwilling to accept it, or believed that they could cultivate Momonosuke into a qualified Monarch.
And noticing the movement on the Battlefield of the Flower Capital, and discovering that Nicholas was actually able to contend with those two Monsters without falling into a disadvantage.
Denjiro's Thoughts couldn't help but become active.
Others might be in panic and Fear, but he, who bore the Hatred of his Lord and was the Intelligence Officer of the Kozuki Retainers, saw an Opportunity.
An Opportunity to overthrow Orochi's Rule of Wano Country and regain everything the Kozuki Family once had!
As Thoughts raced through his mind, Denjiro stared intently in the direction of the Flower Capital.
The Enemy of an Enemy might also be an Enemy, but they were an Enemy that could be utilized…
He thought to himself.
"However…"
Looking at the Look of their future Lord at this time, Denjiro couldn't help but sigh.
At this time, Momonosuke, the youngest among them, buried his Head in Toki's arms, trembling. Kozuki Oden's ferocious Corpse had frightened him somewhat.
The series of drastic changes that had occurred had deeply frightened this child who was unable to shoulder heavy Responsibility and had not experienced Anything.
Kin'emon, who was helping everyone bandage their Wounds nearby, did not notice Denjiro's abnormality.
At this time, everyone's hearts were still pondering the movement in the distant Flower Capital.
How Strong exactly was the Strength of the People who could cause such a movement?
Could they really defeat the opponent?
Everyone fell into Silence for a while.
Not long ago, they had originally planned to return to Kuri to accumulate Strength and start over, so they had left the Flower Capital.
But then the continuous terrifying movements coming from the Flower Capital behind them made them begin to doubt their Existence.
Just as everyone was silent, Denjiro's Sound rang out at the right time.
"What do you think of the Weapon who attacked the Flower Capital and is fighting Kaido and Charlotte Linlin?"
Slowly withdrawing his Gaze from the direction of the Flower Capital, he turned to look at his Companions beside him.
Hearing Denjiro's Words, everyone subconsciously exchanged glances, each having some of their own Thoughts.
"Is that Weapon Kaido's Enemy?"
Kin'emon pondered for a moment, giving a somewhat uncertain answer.
Most of the others beside him thought so too.
Although they didn't know where Nicholas came from, judging from the targeted Attack, it was likely Kaido or Orochi's Enemy.
"Kin'emon, you really aren't a qualified Retainer."
Denjiro did not respond to Kin'emon's Words, but shook his Head and said in a calm Tone.
Hearing Denjiro's Words, although Kin'emon felt somewhat puzzled and angry in his heart, he also knew that the current situation was not the time for infighting.
"What do you mean?"
"Didn't you read any of the Intelligence collected from White Dance?"
"Hmm?"
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, temporarily unclear about Denjiro's Intention in saying these Words.
"According to Intelligence, the Ruler behind the scenes in White Dance should be that Weapon called Nicholas, and if Cat and Dog are right, this Weapon is a quite Terror Powerful Figure on the Sea."
Denjiro glanced at all the Kozuki Retainers who had lost an arm and were in a miserable state, and said in a deep voice:
"Although the Risk is great, I think this is an Opportunity. Even if it's not suitable to take Action now, we must go and confirm the situation."
(End of chapter)