Decisive Battle!

It's been a while since the sky darkened, the moon rose high, and fires blazed around the walls of the Flower Capital and the buildings near the walls. The sounds of battle filled the air. Despite the high prestige of Kozuki Oden in the nine regions, the people of the Flower Capital had lost faith in him due to his past absurd actions and his behavior upon returning.

"Everyone, Lord Oden is the rightful ruler of the entire Wano Country! Kurozumi Orochi hiding in the castle tower is just a despicable usurper!"

Kinemon slashed down a warrior blocking his path, drew his long sword, and shouted loudly at the distant enemies.

In his view, with Lord Oden's reputation, these guys would bow down as soon as they heard his name.

"Oden?! He's just a cowardly turtle bastard!"

"Orochi may be trash, but what good has Oden ever done?"

"Do you know what happened to those women taken by Oden?!"

Upon hearing this, Kinemon paused, seemingly surprised at how the conversation suddenly shifted to Oden's behavior.

"As far as I know, it seemed to be consensual, right?"

Kinemon furrowed his brow, speaking as an arrow shot towards him.

"Hahaha, what a joke about consent! My daughter already had an engagement, but she was taken by Oden while buying cloth in the capital. She didn't return for three days. You know what? I personally drowned her in the river!"

With furious roars, the battle at the main gate of the Flower Capital intensified. Although Oden didn't appear, these people representing Oden's supporters were undoubtedly targets for venting anger!

Meanwhile, inside the Flower Capital, chaos erupted as the wandering heroes of Wano, led by the renowned hero Kinemon, emerged from the streets with weapons in hand, heading towards the castle tower!

And at this moment, Kurozumi Orochi stood at the highest point of the castle tower, showing no fear but rather excitement, gazing at the burning Flower Capital. Undoubtedly, his heart was greatly satisfied.

Finally, he spotted figures on a distant tower.

Kozuki Oden had finally arrived!

Tonight's moon was full, casting a gentle glow that should have enveloped the land in tranquility. Instead, with the sounds of battle, cries, and the burning Flower Capital, it felt like being in hell.

On top of a distant tower, ten figures stood silently, with a jade disk behind them.

Kurozumi Orochi used his enhanced vision to see these figures.

He had already recognized the tallest figure standing at the forefront.

With a bun-like hairstyle and a patched but clean cloak draped over him, wielding two famous swords of Wano at his waist, he exuded an aura of calm authority.

"Mhmhmhmhm, so this is Kozuki Oden!"

At last, he had appeared!

Kozuki Oden stood silently atop the tower, gazing at the chaotic Flower Capital. There was no joy on his face. Watching Kinemon, who had fought valiantly, standing beside him, he nodded slightly.

Suddenly, a look of astonishment crossed Oden's face, his pupils contracting.

The clear night sky was suddenly covered by dark clouds from nowhere. A fierce wind swept through, fueling the flames, and the figures on the tower had their clothes fluttering in the wind.

"Wororororo geh!"

Wild laughter descended from the sky like thunder.

"This... this..."

Kinemon's face changed drastically as he looked up at the sky. Above the clouds, a towering figure swiftly approached, and atop the dragon's head stood a tall woman wielding a long sword.

"How did our cover get blown?! How is Kaido here!?"

"Mhmhmhmhm! Kozuki Oden, you're doomed!"

Kurozumi Orochi looked at Kozuki Oden in the distance, roaring triumphantly!

"Die! Followers of the Oden family!"

"For Kaido!"

With a cry, members of the Beasts Pirates suddenly appeared on the streets of the Flower Capital.

They were fully armed, mocking the astonished Flower Capital heroes and warriors. At the forefront stood the nonchalant Queen with his arms crossed.

"This path is closed!"

"Damn it!! We've been ambushed! Are these all members of the Beasts Pirates?"

Kinemon's face turned ugly. "Just in a few years, they've grown to this size? There must be close to ten thousand of them!"

"Kaido!!"

Kozuki Oden clenched his fists, staring angrily at the approaching Kaido in the sky, his face flushed with rage.

"Wororororo! Long time no see, Kozuki Oden!"

Kaido's massive figure descended from the black clouds.

"Wororororo!"

Kaido's massive face was filled with mockery. Despite Oden's lack of intelligence, his strength was undeniable, especially after his time on Roger's ship. Otherwise, Kaido wouldn't fear him and would have killed him long ago when Oden returned to Wano.

Kozuki Oden gazed at Kaido and the woman on top of the dragon, then ripped off his cloak, drew his swords, and looked up, his eyes fixed firmly on Kaido and the woman.

Perhaps Kinemon and the others didn't know about the woman, but Oden was very aware of her, knowing she was a monster as powerful as himself, if not slightly stronger!

"Whether it's you or Orochi, this country's future doesn't need you! Get out of here!"

Kozuki Oden leaped from the tower, his arms quickly enveloped in Armament Haki, and his swords surrounded by Haki as well. A powerful aura swept out from him, knocking out the nearby Beasts Pirates.

"Oden's Dual Sword Style - Taigoku Hakurou!"

The dark night sky suddenly burst into light!

A massive slash, surrounded by black and red lightning, surged like a "White Dragon" sea current through the air, roaring towards Kaido!

"Wororororo! This is the battle I've been waiting for!"

Kaido opened his mouth, flames spewing out.

"Heat Breath!"

The scorching flames turned into pillars, heating the air. The clash between flames and the slash created a sun-like explosion in the sky above the Flower Capital!

The shockwave swept through the land, and buildings were uprooted in the gusts.

The attack didn't reach Kaido in the sky. Kozuki Oden landed on the rooftop, sprinting along the rooftops.

"Follow the footsteps of Lord Oden!"

Kinemon also drew his sword, taking a step forward, and jumped off the tower.

The other Red Sheath samurai followed suit.

Below, on the side of the Beasts Pirates, watching the "Shogun" start their intense battle, Queen laughed loudly, "So the 'party' begins!"

The decisive battle had begun.