"Denjiro…"
Kin'emon, who could be considered the elder brother of the group, looked at Denjiro, who was clearly itching to act, and trailed off, hesitant to speak.
Although he didn't know why Denjiro would say such things, he could clearly sense that Denjiro's proposed action was fraught with peril.
For Kin'emon, under unclear circumstances, he prioritized stability. He intended to first escort Toki and Momonosuke back to Kuri to gather more Military Strength, and then find a way to send Cat and Dog out of Wano Country to the Grand Line to seek reinforcements.
After all, according to Cat and Dog, Lord Oden had also met remarkable Strongest individuals on the Grand Line.
When reinforcements arrived, they could launch a full-scale attack against all enemies invading Wano Country in one go.
If they rashly contacted certain people according to Denjiro's suggestion, it was very likely that they would be noticed by the other party, leading to complete and utter defeat.
Denjiro, seeing Kin'emon's hesitation, knew what the other was worried about.
"This is a gamble, we cannot place all our Hope on Lord Oden's previous Friends!"
He wouldn't give Kin'emon a chance to object to this proposal.
Among everyone present, in his opinion, there might be many with higher Military Force than him, but when it came to strategy, these people were far behind.
"You've all seen the Strength that Weapon displayed. If we can obtain his assistance, then even if we can't retake Wano Country, Momonosuke's safety will be guaranteed! And I believe he would also be happy to provide Protection to Momonosuke, after all, as long as Lord Momonosuke is here, we will occupy the righteousness of unifying Wano Country."
"…!"
Everyone was slightly startled, understanding the Reason for Denjiro's decision.
"This is an Opportunity, a once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity, no matter what you think… I will do everything in my Power to seize it! Because our Power is simply too Weakness compared to those Monsters!"
In Denjiro's Eyes, a sharp Radiance was revealed.
Toki, standing aside, pursed her lips, looking at Denjiro's resolute Face.
She really wanted to say – I'll go with you too.
After all, she knew that Weapon had once wanted to get a lot of Intelligence from her.
But knowing that she only knew a little bit, and after that time, she estimated that she was already of little Value in Nicholas's Eyes.
So she wisely didn't say those Words.
"Denjiro, I believe in you."
Toki turned to Denjiro, revealing a faint smile.
Denjiro met Toki's Gaze, remaining silent, only gripping the Sword in his hand even tighter.
"If this is a gamble, then let's bet ourselves as Bargaining Chips as well!!!"
Kanjuro, who had been rarely speaking and carrying a giant calligraphy brush on his back, suddenly spoke.
He looked at Denjiro seriously, and said loudly: "We believe in your decision just like Madam Toki, Denjiro!"
Kanjuro's emotionally charged speech instantly infected Kin'emon and the others.
Yes.
They could not place all their Hope on Lord Oden's Friends who were currently of unknown whereabouts. After all, so many years had passed, it was uncertain whether the other party would be willing to go to war with those Terror Monsters for Lord Oden's sake.
"Denjiro, this matter is entrusted to you!"
Kin'emon then expressed his position, looking at Denjiro solemnly.
The others also looked at Denjiro seriously.
They were willing to believe Denjiro's judgment, and were willing to bet everything on Denjiro's judgment.
Denjiro was taken aback for a moment.
"Now is not the time to act rashly, Kin'emon, your most important task now is to escort the young Lord and Madam safely back to Kuri, and ensure they are not found by Orochi and Kaido's Claws and Fangs!"
Denjiro said seriously to Kin'emon, he could gamble, after all, he had already given his Life to Lord Oden long ago.
But he absolutely could not watch the young Lord and Toki take risks together.
Looking at Toki and Kin'emon who still wanted to say something, Denjiro directly waved his hand and said: "I know your Thoughts, but I Hope you understand that Momonosuke is our Hope."
After speaking, he looked at Nekomamushi and Inuarashi again: "After you two follow them back to Kuri, immediately find a way to go to Sea to find Lord Oden's former Partners, and tell them what happened in Wano Country. In addition, if possible, I Hope you can return to Zou again, we need the Power of the Mink Tribe! Please!"
As he spoke, Denjiro knelt down to Nekomamushi and Inuarashi. In his opinion, Lord Oden's Partners were likely unreliable, after all, they had no need to go to war with those Monsters for a Lord Oden who was already dead, so Denjiro had to consider this point, and Zou was his backup option.
After all, as someone who had personally seen Nekomamushi and Inuarashi's Sulong Form, he understood how powerful the Mink Tribe Warriors were on a Full Moon Night.
"Don't worry, meow. Whitebeard Pops will definitely come."
"That's right, our compatriots in Zou will definitely lend a helping hand when they hear about the Kozuki Family's situation."
Nekomamushi and Inuarashi said affirmatively.
Denjiro remained noncommittal to Cat and Dog's Words, and then looked at Kikunojo and Kawamatsu.
"Kikunojo, and Kawamatsu, you follow Cat and Dog to Sea together."
Hearing Denjiro's Words, Kikunojo and Kawamatsu were immediately stunned, and hurriedly wanted to say something, but before they could speak, they were interrupted by Denjiro waving his hand.
"Kikunojo, you haven't seen Izo for a long time, go see him this time. In addition, if the situation in Wano Country is not right, you and Izo should live outside of Wano Country together, and don't return to Wano Country again.
As for Kawamatsu, among us, only you can exert your Full Power on the Sea, and even over-perform, so the safety of Cat and Dog and Kikunojo will be entrusted to you.
Now then, everyone, let's Action!"
After speaking, Denjiro turned around directly and ran towards Flower Capital.
"I'm sorry, Kikunojo, Nekomamushi and Inuarashi."
In Denjiro's Eyes, there was first a hint of guilt, but then it was replaced by a firm determination.
His arrangements largely utilized his Companions.
He knew that although the Mink Tribe were once Brothers of the Kozuki Family, that was after all a long time ago, and even before Cat and Dog appeared, they didn't even know that the Kozuki Family had this Mink Tribe Brother.
Then vice versa, so many years have passed, even if the two sides were once Brothers, but now, would the Mink Tribe be willing to go to war with those three Terror guys for the sake of the Kozuki Family?
So he let Cat and Dog go to Zou, as Mink Tribe people, Cat and Dog's Words were largely more effective than the Kozuki Family's.
As for why he wanted Kikunojo to go to Sea together, it was entirely because Kikunojo's Older Brother Izo was once a Kozuki Retainer, and now he was even more likely to be one of the Core Members on the Whitebeard Pirates.
According to Cat and Dog's Description of Whitebeard, even if Whitebeard was unwilling to take Action for the deceased Lord Oden, would he refuse Izo's request?
Or rather, would he be willing to watch Izo die while knowing the situation in Wano Country?
After throwing the Thoughts in his mind out of his mind, Denjiro looked at the Flower Capital that was like doomsday. He knew that there would determine the Future direction of Wano Country.
"Lord Orochi is dead?"
Looking at the chaotic Battlefield, someone finally remembered Orochi who was sitting next to Kaido and Charlotte Linlin at that time.
In their opinion, Orochi definitely couldn't withstand that kind of Terror Attack.
However, at this moment, a thick stone slab in a certain Ruin of the Ruins formed by the Giant Shockwave was suddenly pushed open, rolling down the slope, and finally smashed into the Soil that was lifted up by the Aftershock of the Battle.
Such obvious movement immediately attracted the attention of Orochi's Oniwabanshu who were thinking about whether to seek another Back Road.
They looked towards the source of the sound, and saw Orochi, completely unscathed, crawling out of the Ruins.
Seeing this Scene, the expressions of the Oniwabanshu were a little strange.
They were shocked that Orochi could be unharmed under such circumstances, and happy that Orochi had not been killed, which meant they didn't have to consider a Back Road for the time being.
Orochi's Oniwabanshu and others flashed and came to Orochi's side.
"No matter who destroyed this place…!!!"
Coming out of the Ruins, Orochi's Eyes were bloodshot, gnashing his teeth as he looked at the Ruins in front of him, and thinking of the pain like slow slicing at that time, he said with resentment: "I will make him wish he were dead!!!"
Orochi's Oniwabanshu remained silent on the side, subconsciously looking towards the Figures fighting in the center of Flower Capital.
Following the Gaze of the Oniwabanshu, Orochi also saw Nicholas who was battling with Kaido and Charlotte Linlin and had slashed Kaido away with a Sword, and chose Silence.
(End of Chapter)