The Kozuki Oden and the Akazaya Nine members, without much thought, immediately became vigilant and hid.
Waiting for Kurozumi Orochi's ship to approach, they attacked without hesitation.
Kanjuro, watching the approaching ship, his eyes flickered with anxiety.
How could this be?
Hadn't he already gone to Onigashima?
Why had he returned?
Kanjuro subconsciously tightened the short sword in his hand, ready to strike at any moment.
The scene returned to half an hour earlier.
After Kurozumi Orochi boarded the ship and confirmed his safety, he completely relaxed.
"Hahaha, so what if the Marshal of the Genbu Navy is here?"
"With Kaido around, what can he do to me?"
Kurozumi Orochi lay back on a wide lounge chair, watching beautiful women perform lively dances and eating fruit and roasted meat, laughing excitedly.
Kurozumi Kagemaru, standing by to guard Kurozumi Orochi, possessed considerable strength. After a moment of thought, he spoke, "General, the Genbu Navy is on the verge of war with the World Government, and we are in the latter half of the New World's sailing route."
"It's unlikely for the Genbu Navy to reach Wano Country."
"If my subordinates guess correctly, this is very likely the Marshal of the Genbu Navy coming to Wano Country alone."
"It is rumored that the Marshal of the Genbu Navy is extremely fast, capable of appearing in the East Blue from the North Blue in a matter of minutes."
Upon hearing Kurozumi Kagemaru's words, Kurozumi Orochi remained silent for a moment, then laughed even more excitedly, "He's coming alone?"
"Even better."
"The Beast Pirates have not only Kaido but also three of the All-Stars. With their combined strength, they can surely wear down the Marshal of the Genbu Navy."
"Quick, contact Kaido and tell him that only Bennidict, the Marshal of the Genbu Navy, has come, with no other reinforcements."
"I believe Kaido will be very pleased to keep Bennidict here."
Kurozumi Kagemaru took out a Den Den Mushi, preparing to contact Kaido.
*Snap!*
The moment the Den Den Mushi was taken out, a hand suddenly appeared.
Then, before Kurozumi Kagemaru's eyes, the Den Den Mushi was crushed.
Kurozumi Kagemaru was utterly shocked, but when he looked at the person standing right in front of him, he was even more stunned.
"Marshal Bennidict."
"General, escape quickly."
Kurozumi Kagemaru shouted, launching an attack at Bennidict.
The hall, which had been filled with singing and dancing, immediately fell silent.
As Kurozumi Kagemaru attacked Bennidict and was sent flying, the scene erupted into chaos.
Kurozumi Orochi, looking at Bennidict standing before him, jumped up from his lounge chair in fear.
"Bennidict."
"Why are you here?"
"Someone, quickly, protect me!"
Kurozumi Orochi shrieked in panic, and the samurai outside rushed in upon hearing the commotion.
Bennidict glanced around, and a powerful Conqueror's Haki burst forth.
In an instant, almost everyone on the ship fell unconscious.
Kurozumi Orochi's face turned pale. Although the Conqueror's Haki had not been directed at him, it still made him feel unwell.
Especially since all his loyal subordinates had fainted.
The only one still standing was Kurozumi Kagemaru.
"Not bad. Not everyone around you is a complete idiot."
"However, with such strength, I am very curious why that fool Oden didn't take you down."
Bennidict crossed his arms, looking at the terrified Kurozumi Orochi, and asked curiously.
Upon hearing Bennidict mention Kozuki Oden, Kurozumi Orochi's face inexplicably showed excitement.
The Kurozumi clan, for whom was it annihilated?
The Kozuki clan.
Why?
Who doesn't want to be king?
Who is willing to remain a vassal forever?
Kurozumi Orochi harbored resentment towards the Kozuki clan.
Therefore, from the moment Kurozumi Komurasaki told him he could become Shogun, Kurozumi Orochi had been plotting.
He succeeded, and was now the Shogun of Wano Country.
"So, Kozuki Oden is an idiot."
"I have to admit his power, but he's an idiot."
"A fool who can be played with in the palm of my hand and scorned by Wano Country."
Kurozumi Orochi laughed ecstatically.
Kurozumi Orochi was very happy to have someone listen to him share such achievements.
Even if that person was the Marshal of the Genbu Navy.
Bennidict nodded upon hearing Kurozumi Orochi's honest words.
Kozuki Oden was indeed an idiot.
Possessing immense strength but lacking strategy.
He was not a qualified general, nor a formidable leader.
Conversely, Kurozumi Orochi was more like a formidable leader.
If given matching power, Kaido would only be dreaming if he wanted to establish a foothold in Wano Country and build a world weapon factory.
"What a pity."
"Possessing ambition, but lacking sufficient strength."
Bennidict walked towards Kurozumi Orochi and smiled.
Seeing this, Kurozumi Orochi retreated repeatedly and shouted, "Kagemaru, kill him!"
Although Kurozumi Kagemaru knew he was no match for Bennidict, he still charged at Bennidict without hesitation.
Kurozumi Orochi, meanwhile, seized the opportunity to escape.
However, he hadn't gone far before Kurozumi Kagemaru's corpse flew past him, smashing onto the ship.
"This is the sea. You're a Devil Fruit user, where else can you escape to?" Bennidict looked at Kurozumi Orochi with a playful smile, sneering.
Kurozumi Orochi instantly realized he was on a ship.
"Bennidict, don't push me," Kurozumi Orochi said, his face unsightly, feigning courage.
"Push you?" Bennidict chuckled and said, "Yes, I am pushing you. Do you want to transform?"
"I'll give you some time."
"Roar!"
Looking down upon by Bennidict in such a manner, Kurozumi Orochi could only fight desperately to save his life.
With a low growl.
The massive form of the Snake-Snake Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Yamata no Orochi, instantly appeared on the large ship.
The entire ship sank considerably.
"Many heads, large body, looks somewhat ferocious."
"It's a pity that this fruit was wasted on you."
Sensing the aura displayed by Kurozumi Orochi, Bennidict felt some disappointment.
Vice Admiral level.
With such strength, after being juiced, it would only yield an ordinary awakened potion.
"I'll eat you!"
Kurozumi Orochi, unwilling to endure Bennidict's humiliation, roared. His eight heads opened their mouths and lunged to bite Bennidict.
Bennidict's figure flickered, and he delivered a punch to each head.
*Bang bang bang!*
Before the eight heads could react, they were directly blown up by Bennidict.
In pain, Kurozumi Orochi instantly deactivated his Devil Fruit ability, rolling on the ground and clutching his head, letting out screams.
Bennidict approached Kurozumi Orochi and laughed, "An utterly weakling."
"I confiscate your fruit ability."
He raised his foot.
And brought it down!
*Slash!*