One Piece: God Killer

Chapter 458 Kuzan’s experience of Wano Country (2)

The stall owner began a skillful introduction, telling Kuzan in detail how Kozuki Sukiyaki, a former general of Wano Country, was stolen by the Orochi, and how he managed to survive with a bare bones.

Yes, now, Sukiyaki's identity as Tengu has been exposed, and everyone knows that he is actually the former general of Wano.

Attitudes towards him are also divided into two groups. Some people think that Sukiyaki can be regarded as enduring humiliation and bearing a heavy burden, which is quite difficult. Others believe that Sukiyaki betrayed the country, abandoned his people, and was a traitor to Wano.

"Although he is indeed a bit cowardly..." After hearing the story of Sukiyaki, Kuzan was still a little puzzled, "But to be honest, even if he chooses to resist, I'm afraid it won't change anything."

It has been more than ten years since Kaido's death, and his stories are almost no longer circulated on the sea, but this does not mean that the navy who have experienced that era will forget Kaido. With Kaido's strength, Kuzan feels that no matter how the Sukiyaki general resists, the result will be futile.

This stall owner's creation of a sukiyaki snack of the same name is a bit too much.

And if you look closely, you will see that the various snacks in sukiyaki also have their own "names". Some are called "Kanjuro", some are called "Oden", and some are called "Kin'emon". Others are called "Momonosuke"... Kuzan has heard of these people in the story the stall owner just told. They are the names of Kozuki Oden, Oden's retainer, and Oden's son.

Among the famous people in Wano, only a few names such as Mrs. Toki, Yasujia, Hiyori and Denjiro did not appear on this "recipe".

This seems to be even more excessive. In any case, Oden can be regarded as a hero on the sea, so this kind of treatment is a bit excessive.

You know, some of these people are still serving in the Wano government!

"Why on earth are you doing this?" the former admiral asked doubtfully.

"That's because, during the days when they were living an ignoble existence, my parents starved to death, my son was poisoned to death for eating poisonous food, and my daughter was snatched away by a big snake. She couldn't bear the humiliation and committed suicide. , my wife was killed by a thief, and I was left alone to survive..."

"It wasn't until later, Lord Profic came to this country, overthrew the rule of Kaido and Orochi, and got rid of the nobles and samurai who bullied us one by one, that I lived a good life."

"Profic-sama is kind-hearted and still keeps old guys like Sukiyaki, but we all feel that all these guys who are irresponsible to the country should be killed!"

Kuzan was speechless. A pirate was regarded as a savior in this country. Is this really good?

Navy failure?

Or the shame of "justice"?

Kuzan would probably think so if he were still in the Navy.

But now, he feels that such a country is not bad.

Pirates? navy? Or King Shichibukai?

Does it really matter?

Can bring hope to a country, allow people to enjoy peace, and even bring positive changes to the entire world. Should such a person really be defined by the "identity" of a pirate or a navy?

Isn't that what he joined the navy for?

But now, it seems that a king under the Shichibukai can do a better job than his navy.

At least, the stall owner's words are sincere, at least the smiling faces of the children are real, at least the prosperity of Wano is real, at least those achievements of science and technology, those electrical appliances, those medicines, the trains speeding on the sea, that Caravans traveling around the world... at least this world is better because of Profik and his "Dawn".

"It seems that what you said is not entirely correct...'Identity' is not an inescapable thing."

Such thoughts made him shudder, "Kuzan, you can't turn your back on 'justice'!"

But what is "justice"?

"That's why I developed this food called Sukiyaki under the name Sukiyaki!" The stall owner still kept talking, "Sir, what do you think of the taste?"

Kuzan scratched his head and expressed his feelings truthfully - although it was a bit strange, the taste of this food was indeed not bad.

"Haha! Great, I believe that my sukiyaki will be spread all over the world in the future! I want people all over the world to taste the food of Wano and understand the story of Wano..."

The stall owner was talking to himself, but Kuzan felt that the sukiyaki in his mouth was tasteless. He suddenly felt that what he was eating was not sukiyaki, but the bitterness and suffering of the entire Wano Country.

And countries like Wano are everywhere in this sea.

"Forget it, pack the rest."

Kuzan walked towards the bustling flower city carrying a pot of packed sukiyaki.

In this city, there are almost no traces of the rule of Orochi and Kaido.

No more hungry people can be seen on the streets of the Flower City, and all the new residents of Wano are radiant. Although not everyone may be very wealthy, basic food and clothing can be guaranteed.

The original flower streets and wandering girls have also disappeared, replaced by new entertainment venues such as opera houses, sports venues, and movie theaters built in the past ten years.

The nobles and wealthy businessmen who bullied men and women and were domineering have also disappeared. The land that originally belonged to the nobles has long been evenly distributed to the citizens of Wano, and commerce and industry are controlled by the new Wano government.

Of course, new businessmen and factory owners also developed in the past ten years, and some of their subordinates even had their own ocean-going fleets. However, they do not have noble status, let alone private armed forces, and must stay in the country of Wano.

Even the powerful gangsters and samurai who roamed inside and outside the Flower City were gone.

Leopard Goro and most of the original gangsters and samurai were recruited by the new government and joined the National Defense Army. Most of the samurai under the old nobles died in the rebellion launched ten years ago. Those gangsters who were unwilling to obey order have been completely eliminated by the new Wano government.

The shadow caused by Orochi and Kaido on this country has been healed by ten years of governance.

Not to mention the "relics" of the original reign of Kozuki Sukiyaki. The "old era" twenty years ago is already a distant history. The younger generation of Wano Country hardly remembers that history.

It cannot be said that there is no such thing. The family emblem representing the Kozuki family still flies high on the castle tower of Wano Country. The descendants of Kozuki Sukiyaki are still the supreme ruler of this country - "Wano Country Shogun".

But the country of Wano is no longer the country of Wano under the rule of the Kozuki family. People mention the Kozuki family less and less, but they mention Dawn more and more, and people mention the traditions of Wano Country less and less, but they mention new ideas and thoughts more and more. Mention of samurai, nobles, and daimyo became less and less, while citizens, parliament, and cabinet were mentioned more and more often.

The country has been deeply marked by Profik and Daybreak.

Even the nominal shogun Kozuki Hiyori has lost his political power and functions only as a symbol of Wano and a representative of sacrificial rituals.

More often, when people mention Hiyori Kozuki, they are talking about the female anchor who broadcasts news in front of the camera.

Indeed, by the standards of a host, Hiyori is quite successful. With her beautiful appearance, refined temperament, pleasant voice, and decent manners, her innate advantages have won her the love of countless audiences. Her identity as a general of Wano Country has made everyone curious about her.

In this way, Kuzan walked through shopping malls, through residential areas, through noisy restaurants, and through the embassy district with flags flying in various colors.

He stopped from time to time to feel the vitality and vitality of the 800-year-old City of Flowers.

In this way, after wandering around the Flower City for a day and a night, Kuzan finally made up his mind and walked in the direction of the "General's Mansion".

When Kuzan walked to the door of the General's Mansion, Profik stood there quietly, as if he had been waiting for his arrival.

"It's really troublesome..." Seeing Kuzan's figure, Profic showed a relaxed smile, "You are finally here, Mr. Kuzan."

"Alara..." Kuzan suddenly realized, "It seems like you are plotting against me."

Even so, there was no obvious dissatisfaction in Kuzan's tone. He only heard the former navy admiral say: "I want to stay in Wano for a while first. You don't have any objections, right?"

"What an honor!"

Profik stepped forward, stretched out his hand, and took Kuzan's hand.

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At the same time, the Navy Headquarters,

Sakaski wore a dark red suit, with the justice cape representing the admiral on his shoulders, and the seagull hat belonging to the navy marshal on his head. He walked upright to the stage.

There was a large frostbite mark on his right cheek that had not healed yet. It was the mark left on him by the battle more than ten days ago.

There is a hideous scar on his throat, which is the indelible mark left by the golden lion on his body.

There are all kinds of old and new scars all over the face, hands, and exposed body. They are wounds left by countless battles, countless fights, and countless executions of justice.

On her chest, she wears a blooming red rose.

"Everyone," a low, rich voice echoed over the Navy Headquarters with the will of the new Navy Marshal, "I, Sakaski, will lead you and others to practice justice from now on!"

There is no long speech, no boots and hats, the simplest sentences can arouse the strongest resonance.

"For justice!"

The navy in the audience saluted together and shouted in unison:

"For justice!!"