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The capital of flowers, the execution site.

Momonosuke sat upon the springboard, enveloped in a swirl of heat and oil smoke rising from the searing oil pan below. Despite his grown physique, his heart quivered with fear, his inner child overwhelmed by the impending doom. Yet, he resolved to maintain his composure, refusing to display his terror before the eyes of his captors.

Meanwhile, Kinemon and his fellow samurai stood nearby, their expressions a tumult of sadness, anger, and desperation.

Upon the execution platform, the Fei brothers engaged in a callous conversation.

Runti, with his brash demeanor, grumbled about the mundane nature of the task, while Fuzifu and Sasaki echoed similar sentiments, lamenting the unnecessary grandeur of the event.

Jack, however, rebuked them sternly, reminding them of Kaido's orders and silencing their discontent.

Seizing the moment, Kaido proposed a macabre wager, suggesting that Momonosuke's death could be transformed into a chance for survival for his comrades. He outlined the terms—an hour in the oil pan, one minute equating to one survivor spared.

Jhin provided the count of the pirates present, setting the stage for the cruel game to unfold.

In a moment of anguish and desperation, Momonosuke accepted the bet, determined to sacrifice himself for the sake of his allies.

But Kinemon, aware of the treacherous nature of their captors, warned against placing trust in Kaido's promises. His words were swiftly silenced by the Beast Pirates soldiers.

Undeterred, Momonosuke reaffirmed his decision, invoking the legacy of Oden and expressing his willingness to endure for the sake of his friends.

As Momonosuke descended into the scalding oil, Kaido and his cohorts observed with a mixture of amusement and anticipation.

Yet, to their surprise, Momonosuke emerged from the boiling liquid, his charred form a testament to his resilience.

Acknowledging his tenacity, Kaido initiated the countdown, commencing the agonizing trial.

Time passed agonizingly slow, each moment a torment for Momonosuke as he battled the searing pain.

Despite his valiant efforts, Momonosuke's body eventually succumbed to the ordeal, his spirit fading as his flesh burned.

With solemn determination, Jhin confirmed Momonosuke's passing, signaling the end of his suffering.

As tears flowed freely among the onlookers, Momonosuke's legacy of courage and sacrifice echoed through the hearts of all who bore witness.