LRAB Chapter 281 Bazel: Wano Country is Within My Control
Chapter 281 Bazel: Wano Country is Within My Control
Chapter 281 Bazel: Wano Country is Within My Control
[Ringo, Shin-Oden Castle Tower]
"Lord Fengyue, it's been a long time!"
On the top floor of the attic, Kanjuro stood up to greet him.
"I am temporarily assuming the duties of a daimyo in the name of my retainer, and this is the time when I am most apprehensive."
"Lord Fengyue, you must give me your guidance."
With her round, rice-dough-like face, Fugetsu Yuki took off her woolen coat and sat down in front of the fireplace.
"The climate in Ringo is really cold. It's the hottest time of year where Nozomi is right now."
"However, it's a good thing that Oden was able to regain his fiefdom. Although it's not as resource-rich as Kuri, Ringo doesn't have any other drawbacks besides the harsh weather."
After the two chatted around the stove for a while, the real conversation only began when the servants served them hot tea and pastries.
"Kanjuro, I have come here today to invite you to join the Allied Forces."
Allied forces?
Kanjuro was taken aback at first: "This—I am merely a lowly deputy daimyo, I truly do not understand what this Allied Forces is?"
Fengyue Yujie took a sip of tea to moisten her slightly dry and hoarse throat.
"The position of Shogun held by Kurozumi Orochi is illegitimate and unjust. Nowadays, there are all sorts of stories in the public that Kozuki Sukiyaki Shogun is still alive."
"I intend to overthrow the rule of Kurozumi Orochi and return the Shogun of Wano Country to the Kozuki family."
Kankan Lang was horrified, but on the surface he pretended to be ignorant.
"Lord Fugetsu, it's not that I look down on you, but with the combined military strength of our two districts, we probably can't overthrow Kurozumi Orochi's rule, can we?"
"Moreover, I've heard that they have powerful overseas support."
"I suggest you think twice before you act."
Fengyue Yujie waved her hand and picked up her teacup.
"Besides the two of us, there's also Bai Wu's Kang family name."
"Jiuli will likely remain neutral for the time being. They haven't finished dealing with their internal affairs yet, so they won't get involved now."
"Moreover, our goal is not to fight to the death with the enemy, but to launch a lightning strike."
"Charge into Orochi Castle at top speed and kill the wicked Kurozumi Orochi!"
"After that, if the reinforcements that Kurozumi Orochi summons still need to be fought, we can take advantage of the fact that we have eliminated Kurozumi Orochi's forces to restore the prestige of General Kozuki."
"Let's gather the strength from all areas except Kuri and drive the enemy out of Wano Country!"
Kanjuro looked enlightened: "I see. Is there anything I need to do?"
"I have only recently taken office as acting daimyo, and I have only a mere thousand or so samurai under my command."
"That's enough!"
Fengyue Yujie put down her teacup and slapped her thigh hard.
"My name is Nozomi, and I can provide 3500 samurai. Shimotsuki Yasuie of Hakumai can provide 2800!"
"With your 1000 warriors, this force is enough to storm Orochi Castle and carry out the decapitation plan!"
Kanjuro's expression was solemn: "I understand. Please tell me the exact time of the operation so I can arrange for the samurai to assemble!"
"At dawn fifteen days from now, the meeting point will be in the mountains three kilometers east of the Flower Capital!"
"I will definitely arrive on time!"
"Please, Kanjuro!"
Kazuki Miyuki grasped Kanjuro's hand with a sincere expression.
"Shimotsuki Gyuumaru was murdered by villains. I know that you have just taken office as acting daimyo and your prestige has not yet been established."
"But this matter concerns the future of Wano Country!"
"Only by eliminating Orochi and driving away the intruders can we free up our forces to deal with the rebellious Kuri!"
Kanjuro took a deep breath and nodded solemnly: "I understand the importance and urgency of the matter, so please rest assured, Lord Fugetsu."
"I will gather the most samurai I can, and this time we will surely kill Kurozumi Orochi and restore a clear sky to Wano Country!"
Five days after Fuugetsu Miyuki and Kanjuro confirmed their alliance—
Tianyue City
Bazel sat on the attic balcony, resting and playing with his teacup.
"Ten days? I understand. Let them fight it out first."
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"The Kurozumi clan has always been good at acting, and the plans of Fuuzuki Miyuki and Shimotsuki Yasuie are destined to fail."
After a few moments of silence from the Den Den Mushi, Shimotsuki Ushimaru's voice slowly came through.
"Bazaar, how many days into the future have you been planning?"
Bazel put down his teacup and embraced Tenzuki, who was close to him.
He opened his mouth and took the grapes the girl offered.
"Why do you measure what I see in days?"
"I foresaw this moment more than a year ago, when all the beasts arrived here."
"I know that Kurozumi Orochi will never win the hearts of the people, nor will he gain the approval of you daimyo."
"I also know that he will definitely give up, especially after you daimyo showed a disobedient attitude. He will definitely submit to our Beasts Pirates."
"Kill you daimyo and turn Wano Country into a weapons-producing nation."
"By then, Kurozumi Orochi will still be the shogun."
"He can eat his fill and dress warmly, and he doesn't even have to worry about state affairs. In the end, if he is defeated by your descendants..."
"He will definitely say that you forced him to do this because you didn't listen to the general, so he can only trust people from overseas."
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When Tianyue broke free from her man's embrace, she stood behind him and gently massaged him with her small hands.
"Five days. I will use these five days to make Kurozumi Orochi stand completely against Wano Country."
"I gave their three-district combined forces a legitimate excuse."
"I put them on the side of justice, but what they didn't know was..."
"The mantis that catches the cicada is being watched by a hawk."
"If we don't eliminate these stubborn elements, we will definitely face even greater obstacles when Ah Shi becomes a general and declares the founding of the country."
"What I need is a peaceful Wano Country without nobles, not a mess of wandering samurai."
Den Den Mushi sighed heavily.
"But there's another force you haven't forgotten: Oden and his Nine Red Scabbards."
"Kozuki Oden? The Nine Red Scabbards?"
Bazel scoffed, his disdain undisguised.
"They're just grunts; they can't cause any trouble."
"The Nine Red Scabbards, no, they should be called the Ten-Numbered Brigade. Kikunojo's older brother, Izo, was also a member of the Red Scabbards, but it seems he chose to leave the Red Scabbards and join the Whitebeard Pirates."
Moreover, two of them are already my subordinates, Kanjuro is a member of the Kurozumi clan, and two Mink tribesmen accompanied Kozuki Oden on his voyage.
"The remaining four—Shimotsuki, do you think just four people can influence the overall situation?"
"Even if they stand up in the name of Kozuki Oden, do you think the people of Kuri would still want to go back to the past?"
"Back to the era of aristocratic rule? Ha! If their bones are really that cheap, then I have nothing to say."
On the other side, Shimotsuki Ushimaru sighed again. He had lost count of how many times he had sighed while trying to establish contact with the other person.
But I have to admit.
Barzel is right.
Four people can't affect the overall situation; the entire Wano Country is already being manipulated by that man.
The people of Jiuli have experienced peace and freedom, and they would never want to go back to the old days.
Once the policies there are extended nationwide, even if Kozuki Oden were to return, it would be of no use.
Moreover, his father had already been reformed and chosen to fully join Jiuli, becoming a member of the new era's wave of progress.
"Have you thought about how many people will die, Bazel? Once the three-district allied forces storm into the Flower Capital, they will inevitably clash with Orochi's forces. At that time—"
"The cherry blossoms in the City of Flowers will turn completely the color of blood!"
Bazel picked up his teacup and took a sip.
"Is peace something that can be spoken of?"
"Frostmoon, did the wind and snow after you left Kyuuri freeze your brain?"
"My plan is one that minimizes casualties. Otherwise, do you really think that with the combined strength of the Beasts, all of you from Wano Country could stop us?"
"In a month, at most a month, we can completely conquer this place by force."
"Then turn this place into a weapons-producing country."
"If it weren't for A-Shi, this place would have been reborn from destruction long ago."
"Only rights built on blood are the most secure rights, and it is also because of the nourishment of blood that this land will bloom with even more beautiful flowers."
"The shadow of peace will inevitably be a landscape of withered bones. Wasn't this a lesson you were prepared for long ago, Shimotsuki?"
"You bastard—"
The Den Den Mushi raised its tentacle and rubbed its eyes.
"I cannot win an argument with you, but I believe your plan to open the country is the right one."
"A wise choice."
Bazel put down his teacup and stared at the Den Den Mushi.
"Babanuki, are you there?"
"Boss!" The Den Den Mushi immediately transformed into Babanuki's face.
"Ten days later, after the troops from Ringo have fully entered the Flower Capital, take your people and Shimotsuki Ushimaru to block the bridge back to Ringo."
"Just remember one thing: kill them all if they dare to resist, but if they surrender obediently, they might survive."
While in Kuri, Bazel casually decided the future of Nozomi and the samurai of Ringo, while also giving Shimotsuki Ushimaru a sense of reassurance.
"Ringo will still belong to Shimotsuki in the future, and these sinners can be used by him to expand the castle and transform the region."
"If they can rebel once, they can rebel a second time. We don't need to feel sorry for these people even if they die."
"The future Wano Country will not need nobles, nor will it need samurai who contributed to this rebellion."
"Once they've tasted success the first time, they'll lose their fear once they've gained experience."
"If things don't go well for them in the future, they will surely rise up again and start a revolution in the name of justice and for the future of Wano Country."
"Rather than letting them grow freely like weeds, it's better to use their lives to pave the way to a better future."
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"I understand, boss. Don't worry, I'll complete the mission!"
The Den Den Mushi clicked and hung up.
Bazel didn't stop; he dialed Jin's Den Den Mushi.
Snap—
"Jin, it's me."
"Ten days later, Shimotsuki Yasuie will lead his samurai army into the Flower Capital from Ringo, where he will meet Nozomi's Fuugetsu no Miyuki."
Kanjuro of the new Oden Castle joined forces to execute the plan to behead Kurozumi Orochi.
"Once you see the army leave, immediately take your men and enter White Dance City. Kill all the nobles and their private warriors there as quickly as possible, leaving no one alive."
"Don't be afraid of causing chaos. Anyone who dares to undermine us at this critical juncture will be sent to hell to repent."
The Den Den Mushi nodded slightly: "To what extent can it be done?"
Bazel was stunned; he didn't quite understand the meaning of Jhin's question.
"You idiot, Jhin, let me speak!"
Olga snatched the microphone. "Bazel, it's me!"
"Oh, Olga, it's been a long time!"
"It's been a long time, you stinky snake!"
After exchanging greetings, Olga conveyed the meaning behind Jhin's words.
"He's actually asking you how much damage you can cause to White Dance City, so he can control the extent of his actions!"
"—Tell that idiot not to destroy White Dance City."
Bazel's lips twitched.
"White Dance City will definitely be expanded in the future, no doubt about it, but I don't want to fill the huge hole they created."
"That's a project that's a waste of money and won't do you any good!"
"Tell Jin that if he dares to cause trouble in White Dance City, I will make him understand why the flowers are so red."
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