Chapter 970: The Coup in Wano Country
The culture and customs of the Kingdom of Fiore are more similar to medieval Europe, but the Country of Wano is different, so the environment here arouses great interest for Natsu and others.
So a few people took the Hope airship directly to the Flower City. After getting off the airship, they walked and stopped along the way. With their skilled skills in making trouble, they soon provoked the local ruffians.
These gangsters were all loyal to a man named Kyoushiro, who was a favorite of Shogun Orochi. He allowed his men to do evil everywhere, and everyone was afraid of Orochi's punishment, so they dared not speak out.
But Natsu and the others were not afraid of these people. They were used to helping others when they saw injustice. They did not need to weigh the pros and cons or even think before doing these things.
After teaching them a lesson and destroying four or five houses, everyone realized that they had gone too far. But it didn't matter, because after they argued with reason, the thugs who had caused the trouble came to realize their mistakes, so they took the initiative to step forward and compensate those who had suffered financial losses.
The news soon reached Kyoshiro's ears, and he quickly reported it to Shogun Orochi, saying that someone was resisting his rule. Orochi believed it and ordered the Oniwabanshu to capture Natsu and others. However, before he had even finished his meal, he received the news that the Oniwabanshu were completely wiped out.
Kyoushiro looked at the helpless and furious snake and felt extremely happy in his heart.
His real identity is actually Denjiro, one of the nine retainers of Kozuki. Because he missed the time-traveling train and had to guard Oden's daughter Kozuki Hiyori, he changed his appearance, fabricated a new identity, and went undercover beside Orochi.
In Kyoshiro's heart, he has always believed in the prophecy made by his mistress Kozuki Toki, that the Nine Red Scabbards will regroup in two years, defeat Orochi and Kaido, and retake Wano Country.
But before that, no matter what those people below do, it will be in vain.
So he strictly played his own role, a villain who assisted the evil, and used the name of Kyoushiro to do evil in Wano Country, attempting to ruin Orochi's reputation.
Even if he occasionally encountered people who rose up in resistance, he would forcefully knock them down and then send them to the quarry to dig stones.
Because in his heart, without his master Kozuki Oden, or the team led by his young master Kozuki Momonosuke, no matter how many people he gathered, it would be useless.
On the contrary, as long as there is a "monarch", those who oppose Orochi can be quickly united into a powerful force, and then the country can be restored and power can be seized, allowing Wano Country to return to the rule of the Kozuki clan.
When Kira told everyone the story that happened here, Natsu and others' reactions were exactly the same as when he first read the comics.
"I really... can't understand it!"
"This can no longer be simply described as blind loyalty, right??"
"I think Harpy's IQ is higher than theirs!"
Even Katakuri, who was watching the show, couldn't help but express his opinion: "Betting the hope of restoring the country on an illusory prophecy is just as stupid as betting the stability of Wano Country on the mercy of Orochi and Kaido!"
"As expected of master and servant, they are really from the same bloodline?"
After a long while of complaining, Kira finally expressed his opinion: "So I have an idea, to establish Wano Country!"
"Founding a country? How?" Erza and others were curious.
Katakuri also looked at Kira. He had heard about Wano Country's "closed-door policy" a long time ago, but he also realized over the years that it was not completely isolated from the outside world, so he had always scoffed at this policy and felt that this statement was simply false.
Kira talked eloquently and used drawings to explain the specific topography of Wano Country to everyone: "Wano Country is actually a country built on the mountainside. The surrounding sea water is actually formed by the accumulation of rainwater over the years."
"And the so-called 'founding of a country' means destroying the circle of mountains surrounding Wano Country, so that the original site of Wano Country, which was located at the foot of the mountains and submerged by the sea hundreds of years ago, can return to the world."
At the same time, this can also allow Pluto, the 'Lord of the Underworld', to appear in the world!
Moreover, after the founding of the country, communication with the outside world became much easier. The people of Wano Country can go out to sea at any time. They no longer have to suffer from hunger and cold under the rule of Orochi. At least they have hope of survival.
Katakuri pondered for a long time before asking, "What's the point of doing this?"
"It doesn't make any sense! I just like to stir up trouble." Kira puffed out his chest, looking proud.
You are so proud!
Katakuri complained in his heart, and then asked: "But Kaido will not ignore it if you interfere in the government of Wano Country at will? We just formed an alliance!"
Kira waved his hand casually: "Don't worry about that. Kaido doesn't care who will be the general of Wano Country. He only cares whether the people here can provide him with sufficient logistics."
"Believe me, in the coming new era, a brand new Wano Country will definitely be much more useful than a sick place like now!"
Katakuri thought about it and felt that what Kira said made sense.
In fact, even if he felt it was unreasonable, he had no position to oppose it, let alone the power to stop it.
His own pirate group was driven out of the Ten Thousand Countries, so why can Kaido's Wano Country be safe and sound?
With this thought in mind, he agreed with Kira's opinion very servilely.
"What are you going to do with ?"
"Is there any need to say more? Just pick it up and throw it to those warriors."
Several people had no objection to Kira's decision. After all, the other party had caused so much suffering here that they could not bear it. It was okay to punish him, but in the end they still had to hand him over to the locals for disposal.
"What will happen to the general position of Wano Country after that? We can't not even have a leader!"
Katakuri reminded again, "With the change of regime, Kaido might still turn a blind eye, but if chaos falls here and production is affected, he will definitely cause trouble for us!"
"Wouldn't it be better to give them a general?" Kira said casually.
Anyway, the people here have liked being loyal dogs for a long time. If they want a master, they send one to be their master. When that person makes life in Wano Country better, they will naturally forget their original master.
Two years of wonderful life were enough to make them forget about the Kozuki clan.
"Kaido won't allow our people to enter his territory!"
"I have a good candidate here..."
Kira said, turning around and waving behind him, "After listening for so long, it's time for you to come out, Lao Sha!"
After the voice fell, the air suddenly fell silent for a while, and then the sand on the ground began to flow and slowly gathered into a human figure, which was Crocodile.
"When did you discover me?"
"From the moment you came over here, idiot!"
In fact, Crocodile had already arrived here when Kira and others started chatting. He and Katakuri also noticed his arrival, but they did not take him seriously.
"How about it, Lao Sha? Are you interested in becoming the boss of Wano Country?!"
Crocodile felt a little , but he pretended to be calm on his face: "You have the final say on this matter? Kaido is not an easy person to talk to!"
"I can give him the missing copy of the road sign text. I just want Wano Country to have a new owner. I think you can definitely do better than Orochi with your ability. Kaido should not refuse."
Crocodile thought about Ayu who had done him a favor, and his heart moved. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and agreed.
"You can't give me a country for nothing! Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
"That's right... Although I'm a businessman, I don't have to consider profits in everything I do! Isn't it good to just do things for fun?"
Crocodile couldn't refute it. He didn't have Kira's power, so he couldn't imagine what it felt like for a person to be so strong that he was bored.
This situation is just like a poor person can never imagine how much a rich person can spend money recklessly.
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Soon, with the help of Kira, Crocodile easily killed Orochi and the Oniwabanshu, successfully captured Wano Country, and became the new general.
After Kaido learned the news, just as Kira had expected, after getting Crocodile's assurance that "it would not affect production" and a rubbing of the third signpost text, he chose to ignore the actions of Kira and his party in Wano Country, and even asked Quinn to lead the Flying Six, the Shin Fighters, and the pillars to cooperate as much as possible .
When Orochi fell, the people of the entire Wano Country cried for joy and cheered.
Although what they were waiting for was not the Kozuki clan, when Crocodile opened the granary and allowed the people of Wano Country to live a life with enough food, they felt that it no longer mattered whether Kozuki was there or not.
At this time, the reputation that Crocodile had accumulated in Kyuli came in handy.
Under the propaganda of those people, the people of Wano Country soon had a clearer understanding of Crocodile, a perfect hero who saved the people of Wano Country from danger.
After Orochi's downfall, Kyoushiro soon showed up.
He first expressed his gratitude to Crocodile for overthrowing Orochi, and then shamelessly asked the other party to return the position of "General" to the Kozuki clan, and revealed the true identity of the oiran Kozuki Hiyori - Kozuki Hiyori.
Crocodile just laughed. How could he give up the country he had already obtained?
As expected, Kyoshiro was liquidated by Crocodile on the same day, and was executed in front of everyone in Wano Country as a "lonely servant of the Great Snake".
On the day of the execution, people from all over the Flower City applauded and cheered.
Crocodile is indeed very resourceful. In just three days, he has portrayed himself as the positive image of a "savior". The "operation to steal the country" that failed in Alabasta has finally succeeded in Wano Country.
Relying on his men and the help of Killer and Kaido, he quickly established a new regime in Wano Country. He adopted the approach of winning over some and attacking others as he dealt with the locals.
Recruit those who have normal IQ, ability and knowledge of the times to work for you.
All those loyal warriors who still cared about the Kozuki clan were dealt with. They were either killed directly or sent to Tuwan to mine. Anyway, with Quinn's guard, those people had no hope of escape.
Among them, of course, is the Ashura boy who is a bandit. After all, under his rule, there is no need for bandits who do nothing but cause trouble!
Immediately afterwards, he issued an order to relocate the population and re-planned various places in Wano Country. Among them, there were inevitably some stubborn residents who were unwilling to leave. His method was very simple. He directly used the power of the devil fruit to turn the place into a desert. If they did not leave, they would die.
After continuous operations, Crocodile completely took control of the country and renamed it the Land of Sand. He even renamed places like "Guri" and "Usagi", gradually erasing all traces of the Kozuki clan.
Three days later, amid the cheers of the people, Crocodile was officially sworn in as the King of the Sand Kingdom.
