Chapter 29 Not Only Do I Have To Release Him, But You Also Have To Become My Subordinate.

Carlos shook his head slightly, reached out, and gently lifted the chin of the girl in front of him.

Their eyes met.

The Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan activated.

A false memory was forced into Kozuki Hiyori's mind.

Being just a sixteen-year-old girl, she was completely powerless against the illusion of the Sharingan.

Gradually, Hiyori's expression softened, and her eyes lost their previous wariness.

It seemed she believed the fabricated story.

Carlos seized the moment.

"Well, you were only six or seven years old at the time, and you went through such a terrible experience. You must have had a hard time over the past few years, right?"

Hiyori's eyes welled up as she heard this.

She had spent days hiding in Tibet, struggling to find enough to eat.

Only she understood the full extent of her suffering.

If it hadn't been for Hesong's care, she might have given up long ago.

Memories of the past flooded back.

She lowered her head, and tears glistened in her eyes.

"Do you want to continue living in this endless despair? Don't you want revenge?"

"Or would you prefer to wait for Momonosuke, Kinemon, and the others? Do you want to keep waiting in hope that they will come?"

Carlos's series of questions left Hiyori speechless. After a while, she sighed helplessly.

"But... it's the Beasts Pirates. I..."

Carlos smiled, took out a newspaper, and handed it to her.

"Look at this. You're actually facing a great pirate with a bounty of 1.5 billion Berries!"

"That's right. Let me introduce myself again. I'm Carlos, a prominent member of the Beasts Pirates."

Hiyori covered her mouth in surprise, her mind racing, unsure of what to say.

"Since you want to avenge your father, why are you still imprisoning Hesong? He is..."

"I know he's one of the Red Scabbard Nine. Don't worry. I'm keeping him captive just to provide Kaido with an explanation. When the time is right, I'll rescue him."

…

The two talked from early evening until late into the night.

Carlos recounted Oden's past stories one by one.

Hiyori's doubts were completely dispelled.

"If he is willing to help, maybe he really can..."

She stared blankly at the man in front of her, her resolve gradually strengthening.

She suddenly fell to the ground, choking with emotion:

"I-I want to save Wano Country! Carlos, please help me!"

"No problem."

These three simple words seemed to carry immense power, striking her heart.

The trials of these years had pushed Hiyori to the brink of despair.

Now she finally saw a glimmer of hope.

At this moment, the emotions she had suppressed for so long were released like a floodgate opening.

After crying with relief, Hiyori lay on the table and fell asleep.

Carlos shook his head and was about to place her on the bed when sudden commotion erupted outside.

A large group of Beasts Pirates rushed in, panic evident.

"It's not good! Boss Carlos!"

"Jack was defeated by the bandit leader and is now imprisoned!"

…

Head Mountain.

In a dense forest near the cottage,

Dozens of Beasts Pirates were stripped naked and hung from trees.

The worst of them all was Jack.

He was battered and bruised, with a swollen face and numerous cuts from sharp blades.

He was also tightly bound with chains as thick as his arms.

Compared to the suffering Beasts Pirates,

The atmosphere below was quite festive.

A large group of bandits sat around a campfire, drinking wine and eating meat, laughing and talking loudly.

"I've heard how terrifying the Beasts Pirates are, but it seems they're not so impressive after all."

"How dare you try to take advantage of our Toushan Bandits? You don't even know who our boss is!"

…

A fat man with his upper body exposed and wearing only a purple cloak was surrounded by admirers.

Compliments from his subordinates flowed incessantly.

Yet, he drank alone, as if deep in thought.

The dancing firelight flickered on his face, casting bright and dim shadows.

This man was none other than the leader of the Toushan bandits, Shutenmaru.

He was also known by another name—Ashura Doji.

In the past, he was called "the strongest monster in Kuri."

After being defeated by Kozuki Oden,

He was impressed by Oden's character and willingly became a retainer of the Kozuki clan, assisting them in governing Kuri.

Those years were considered the happiest time of his life.

But the good times didn't last.

Ten years ago, the Beasts Pirates came and defeated the Kozuki clan along with Kurozumi.

They took over Wano Country.

Oden even died in front of him.

After these events, he lost heart, changed his name, and turned to robbing families and homes in Toushan to make a living.

A disturbing scent suddenly wafted in from the distance, interrupting his thoughts.

Shutenmaru set down his wine glass and looked into the distance, his once lazy eyes now sharp.

"Beasts Pirates..."

A figure slowly emerged from the shadows.

Behind him was a crowd, their numbers hard to discern in the darkness.

Having received news from his subordinates,

Carlos arrived at the scene immediately.

"You must be the bandit leader here, Shutenmaru? Let my men go."

Shutenmaru remained silent.

The faint aura emanating from Carlos made him uneasy.

The bandits surrounding them couldn't tolerate the tension and started shouting at Carlos.

"Let them go just because you asked? Who do you think you are?"

"Did you see what happened to them? If you know what's good for you, leave now and let your boss come instead."

Carlos ignored the noisy bandits and focused solely on Shutenmaru.

"If you can defeat Jack, you're quite skilled. Being a bandit is a waste of your talent. Come and join me."

Shutenmaru sneered.

"I'm living comfortably here with no worries about food or clothing. Why should I join the Beasts Pirates?"

"Hmph, even if Kaido himself came here, I wouldn't agree!"

"Tell me your name, kid."

"Carlos."

Shutenmaru's expression suddenly grew serious; the name felt familiar.

One of his subordinates seemed to recognize the name and exclaimed in surprise:

"He's the poster boy of the Beasts Pirates! Carlos has a bounty of 1.5 billion Berries!"

"Boss! This guy is no ordinary person! Even the Big Mom Pirates haven't managed to deal with him!"

The bandits were shocked, quickly drawing their swords.

Although they were in a remote mountain area, they had learned about Carlos's various deeds through recent newspapers.

This man was not to be underestimated!

Shutenmaru hesitated for a moment and spoke in a low voice.

"We, the Toushan Bandits, and you, the Beasts Pirates, have no grievances. There's no need for a fight to the death."

"Take your people and leave!"

Carlos shook his head.

"Of course, I'll let the others go, but you need to come with me."

Judging by his performance in the original plot, Shutenmaru could be considered one of the top fighters among the Nine Red Scabbard Heroes.

If Carlos wanted to confront Kaido, he needed to recruit this powerful ally.

"Are you serious? Don't think I'm afraid of you!"

"Everything else aside, this matter is non-negotiable."

Shutenmaru laughed angrily, drawing his katana and pointing it.

"Don't get too arrogant, kid!"

"Fight? That's exactly what I want."

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