Chapter 292 : Wano 2

As they walked toward the hills, Kirito gently encouraged Otama to share what she knew about the current state of Wano. With a deep breath, Otama began to explain the dire situation.

"Everything changed when Kaido and Orochi took over," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "Kaido is a powerful pirate, and he allied with Kurozumi Orochi, who became the shogun of Wano. Orochi was supposed to protect the country, but he betrayed us."

Kirito listened intently, trying to understand the political structure of this place. "What happened to the people?"

Otama's eyes filled with sadness. "Orochi and Kaido's men are ruthless. They force us to work in their factories and mines, polluting the land and water. The air is thick with smoke, and the rivers are filled with toxins. The soil is poisoned, so crops won't grow properly. There's barely any food, and what little we have is often taken by Orochi's soldiers."

She paused for a moment, clutching Kirito's hand tighter. "Many people are starving. They call it 'The Great Famine. Orochi uses fear to control everyone, and anyone who speaks out or resists is punished harshly."

"I see, What about Kaido? Where does he fit into all of this?"

"Kaido is the one truly in control," Otama continued. "His Beast Pirates. They enforce Orochi's rule and ensure that no one can challenge their power. Kaido himself is terrifying. People say he's invincible and that he can't be defeated. His presence alone keeps everyone in line."

She took a deep breath before continuing. "Kaido also has factories that produce weapons and other dangerous things. These factories pollute the environment even more, making it hard for people to live. The water we drink is poisoned, and many have fallen ill because of it."

Kirito nodded, absorbing the grim reality of Wano. "And what about the resistance? Is there anyone fighting back?"

Otama's eyes lit up with a glimmer of hope. "Yes, there are still people who believe in the Kozuki family and are secretly planning to overthrow Orochi and Kaido. They call themselves the Kozuki Alliance. They hope to restore peace and prosperity to Wano, but it's difficult."

As they walked and talked, Otama's eyes suddenly lit up with excitement. "There's also someone I really admire in that group " she said. "A sister ninja. I want to be just like her when I grow up."

"An enchanting Kunoiche,"

Kirito's curiosity was piqued. "A sister ninja? Tell me more about her."

Otama nodded enthusiastically. "She was amazing! She had beautiful red hair and these violet eyes that looked so fierce. She was strong and brave, and she fought off some of Orochi's men to protect us. I met her about two years ago."

Kirito's heart skipped a beat. Red hair, violet eyes, a fierce demeanor—it sounded exactly like Asuna. "This sister ninja, did she have a name?"

Otama thought for a moment. "She never told me her name, but she was very strong, super strong and she could do magic just like you big brother, She told me to be brave and to never give up hope."

"Magic, you mean how I bring out food," Krito asked with anticipation, and when he got a nod from the little girl he knew that he had made it.

" Finally," Kirito said with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Do you know where she went?" Kirito asked, trying to keep his voice steady despite his racing heart.

Otama shook her head, a bit of sadness returning to her expression. "She said she was going after the daimyo. She wanted to confront Orochi and stop the suffering. But I haven't seen her since then."

Kirito clenched his fists, suddenly having a bad feeling, this after all happened 2 years before. "Thank you, Otama. You've helped me more than you know."

Otama looked up at him with wide eyes. "Do you know her?"

Kirito nodded. "I think I do. She's someone very important to me, and I've been looking for her for a long time."

Otama's face brightened with hope. "Then you'll find her, Kirito. I believe Big Brother."

Kirito smiled at the little girl, grateful for her faith in him. "I will. And when I do, we'll help make things right in Wano."

As they continued their journey, Kirito's mind raced with thoughts of Asuna. She was here, in Wano, and she was fighting against Orochi and Kaido.

Why? What caused her to do something like that, well there were so many questions but he knew that only finding her could give him all the answers.

Signing, Kirito just kept up with Otama until they reached the place she wanted to take him. 

The place was a rundown home. In fact, they were in a destroyed and abundant village.

To him, it didn't look like this was taken old so people definitely lift here because it was attacked and destroyed as of course everything Otama said herself. 

The real origin of the problem was none other than both Kaido and Orochi, the Daimyo of the place.

Thanks to Otama now he has a little perspective of the political structure of this place which was surprisingly like Naruto world, minus the Ninja village. 

Apparent Orochi the current shogun of the place wasn't the real Shogun. This is the same guy which Kinemone talked about before. After the death of Kozuki Oden, Orochi with the help of Kaido and his men took over the position of Shogun. 

'Hmm, now when I think about it, it's not hard at all to take care of that Orochi by myself. That guy will also know where Asuna will be. 

But if I do that then that will alert Kaido and his man. This will further create problems for both Luffy and Law.' Kirito was thoughtful.

He wanded to just rush at the Shogun castle and kick his ass, but after considering the situation he didn't do that. 

'Right now I rather just gather information as much as possible. Find those idiots, especially Zoro.

And lastly, if possible acquire myself a good sword. Though punch and Rasengan are strong they are way too exhausting on my chakra. If I can get my hands on a sword like Shisui then that will would be a lottery.' Kirito nodded as Otama and others finally made it inside the rundown house and sat down. 

"Big brother, do you want to eat something. I have rice." The girl sid with a smile on her face. 

'Rice left ? she herself was starving, how the rice came ?' 

Kirito wondered but whatever the case he knew that he couldn't get anything from the poor girl. 

If anything she would be taking out her emergency reserves. Sign, why Oda always like this kind of setting. 

In this regard, I at least prefer Naruto world. Strong are fine here in One Piece but common people really do suffer a lot. 

He slowly waved his hand to ask the girl to come over to him. Blinking her big eyes the girl did so only to get a poke on her forehead. 

"Keep that food for yourself. It's important for a little kid like you to eat more. And when it comes to food. Leave it to me. I will bring food." Kirito said as he took out some crackers he bougth in Dressrosa and hand it over to Otama. 

"Those are some snacks. Eat those until I bring something good for you later." Kirito smile as started making a plan before heading out. Now that he has promise the girl then he will bring food for her.