The Surprise Came Suddenly

Corviknight Taxis are still in operation, even the Corviknight that went missing before returned to the team after recovering. This incident did not cause much commotion.

Although there were some rumors, they did not attract much attention.

The source of the rumors was the passengers of the Corviknight Taxi that went missing. They were the only people taken away from the island. After receiving compensation, they chose to forget about the incident.

The probability of Corviknight Taxi encountering an accident is very low. If it hadn't encountered Golden Lion, this wouldn't have happened at all.

It's just that Golden Lion had faded from public view for too long, and without any substantial evidence, it wasn't taken seriously by people.

But within the Beasts Pirates, this matter still holds great significance. Even in a weakened state, Golden Lion's strength is still above most people. Unless pulled into the movie version, he wouldn't just disappear inexplicably.

Even if she relied on Zekrom's power, it was originally prepared for her. She just temporarily used her future power.

Returning to Onigashima, she was surprised to find that Arceus was preparing to set sail.

"Dad, you're going out?"

"Is there anything strange about it? Yamato, you have grown up and can now take on the responsibility of protecting our home."

This was a change brought about by Yamato's growth. In the past, Kaido and Arceus took turns leaving Wano Country, with one always staying behind as a precaution.

The loss would be too great if something happened to the main island that had been built up over the years.

But this time was different, Kaido was still missing, so Arceus decided to set out early.

This was the result of Yamato's growth in strength. She was no longer a child and could now share more responsibilities.

"Dad, you mean..."

"Exactly what I said. From now on, you can decide the direction of your voyage yourself, but you have to wait until one of us returns."

Starting today, the Beasts Pirates would shift to the "trident" method, where it was no longer two people guarding the main island but three. Yamato has also successfully joined the rotation sequence.

Being able to take on this position naturally meant she had the right to choose to set sail independently. Now, Queen also doesn't have to worry about being challenged every day.

Zekrom's ability was temporary, but among the enemies at sea, few could match Golden Lion's strength in his prime. Yamato, in her normal state, could already handle most situations.

So, he naturally has no reason to stay on Onigashima all the time.

...

"Oni Princess? Oni Princess!"

"Ah, oh, I'm fine, I just don't know what to do. Hey, Speed, what did Dad and the others usually do before?"

Until Genesis disappeared from sight, she didn't react, remaining in a daze, as it came too suddenly; the goal she had been striving for was achieved just like that.

This left her feeling a bit at a loss.

The countdown to the sailing day has begun. Kaido's return time is unpredictable, but Arceus's voyages usually don't last long. What she's currently confused about is how to manage Wano Country.

"Lord Arceus usually...just stays on Onigashima, not doing anything special..."

They had been in Wano Country for a long time, and there was already a complete management process.

This was also the heartland of the Beasts Pirates, and it was very difficult for enemies to reach here. Standing behind to guard it was just a precaution, and most of the time, nothing unexpected happens.

Whether it was Kaido or Arceus, they were more about holding down the fort. Their presence causes the subordinate pirates to feel particularly at ease.

But Yamato, in her new role, was excited about the "responsibility" she suddenly took over and began patrolling Wano Country.

Wano Country wasn't small, but over the years, she had walked through every corner. Even the top of Mt. Fuji had her footprints, but this patrol gave her a completely different feeling.

At this time, Shayna had already left Wano Country with Arceus, Olga was also operating on the sea, and even Queen was not in Wano Country, busy with growing fruits on other islands.

Many high-ranking officers were also dispersed to different islands in the territory. Rookie pirates are like chives; after one batch is dealt with, another soon arrives. No Emperor of the Sea could avoid the harassment of these hot-headed newcomers.

Coupled with the internal struggles in the New World, the peripheral territories often needed military support. Currently, there were only a few high-ranking officers in Wano Country, such as King, who mostly stayed in the Flower Capital.

The highly mobile Zeraora also stayed behind in Wano Country because of his children. He and Setsuna have been going on fewer missions, and since dealing with Enel, he hasn't left for some time. His bounty has become the lowest among the high-ranking officers.

The few increases in his bounty were due to the Beasts Pirates' buff, completely opposite to Queen's situation. Despite doing nothing, Queen's bounty always inexplicably increases a bit.

No matter what new things emerge from within the Beasts Pirates, Queen is always somehow involved.

...

"Good evening, Oni Princess."

"Oni Princess."

Several local residents greeted her along the way. In Wano Country, "Oni" is not a derogatory term but a compliment, signifying someone who is brave. It's a title that ordinary people cannot earn.

Yamato's patrol went smoothly. Apart from casually catching a thief, she didn't encounter any incident.

She even helped people clear a river and dug a well. For her, these things were effortless.

At least in terms of being "in touch with the people", she performed much better than Kaido or Arceus. In fact, she might be too approachable.

"What a fulfilling day. Where should I go when I set out..."

Sitting by the river, Yamato casually skipped stones while pondering about her upcoming voyage.

"Sister Yamato, can you not throw stones casually while thinking about your upcoming voyage? You've scared away all the fish."

From the shrubs beside her, Page One suddenly appeared. This was one of his fishing spots in Wano Country, but Yamato's appearance scared away the fishes he had attracted.

However, from his empty bucket, it seemed he wouldn't have caught any fish even without Yamato.

"Pay-tan? Sorry, I didn't notice you were here. Why are you hiding while fishing?"

Since Kaido was not in Wano Country, she naturally wouldn't keep her Observation Haki activated and didn't notice someone hiding in the shrubs nearby.

"So, Sister can't find me. It took me a lot of effort to get rid of her..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Page One was choked by the neck as Ulti appeared behind him without him noticing.

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