Beasts Bathhouse.
Kaido’s exclusive hot spring pool.
Kain covered his head with a towel, his arms stretched out as he gripped the edge of the pool.
The warm spring water enveloped his entire body, as if countless gentle small hands were massaging him.
“Ah, this feels great!”
Kain let out a long breath. The fatigue and soreness from his battle with Queen just now vanished completely at this moment.
“Konami, use a little more force. I can take it.”
“Yes, Lord Kain.”
Konami, clad in a light, thin yukata, increased the strength of her shoulder massage.
Komurasaki, wearing a similar yukata, carefully carried a large tray filled with food and drinks, gracefully stepping through the water.
Her wet yukata clung perfectly to Komurasaki’s body, outlining her graceful and lithe figure.
Thanks to the old scoundrel Oda, there isn't a single female character in One Piece with a bad figure.
Kain openly admired Komurasaki, his eyes filled with appreciation for her beauty.
He didn’t come to the Pirate World to be a eunuch, after all.
Komurasaki felt a little nervous under Kain’s aggressive gaze, and a blush quietly crept onto her pretty face.
Yet, her body was honest; she subtly twisted her waist, unconsciously positioning herself at a better angle to meet Kain’s gaze.
“Lord Kain, please enjoy.”
Komurasaki picked up a tuna sushi with her right hand, her left hand cupping it from below, and brought it to Kain’s mouth.
“Mmm, delicious.” Kain ate it in one bite, nodding repeatedly.
While eating the sushi, he also secretly licked Komurasaki’s fair fingers.
“Oh, Lord Kain, you’re naughty.” Komurasaki let out a soft huff.
That warm touch made her heart flutter involuntarily.
Looking at Komurasaki’s captivating expression, Kain wrapped his arm around her slender waist and burst into joyous laughter, “Hahahahaha!!”
A man’s highest pursuit is nothing more than holding power over the world when awake and lying drunk on a beauty’s lap.
Just as this couple was immersed in their affectionate moment, an unexpected event arrived as scheduled.
“Kain, I’m here!”
A white, bare figure descended from the sky, in the posture of a professional Filipino diver.
Splash!
A large amount of water splashed, giving the three people present an instant shower.
“Yamato, you idiot! My food!”
Kain wiped his face and cursed loudly, “And, even though this is my exclusive hot spring pool, once I’m in it, it’s a men’s bath, okay?!”
“What does it matter? Konami and Komurasaki are here too, aren’t they?” Yamato emerged from the water and came to Kain’s side, grinning.
“They’re different. They’re my personal attendants; it’s fine if we even sleep together.” Kain chuckled slyly.
Komurasaki and Konami lowered their heads shyly.
“I can too. We’re all buddies.”
Yamato waved her hand carelessly, and two large ripples instantly spread across the hot spring pool.
“Ah, this… never mind.”
Kain didn’t have time to give Yamato a physiology lesson right now.
Anyway, Yamato wasn’t like those LGBTQIAPKDXUCS from the United States. She had now resumed her female form; it was just that many of her concepts hadn't shifted yet.
It’s fine. He had plenty of time to correct her.
Speaking of which, purely in terms of physique, Yamato, who was thirty centimeters taller than him, was a better match for his height.
Komurasaki, at 1.7 meters, seemed too petite and delicate next to him.
However, that didn’t seem to matter much in the Pirate World.
In the past, the Pirate King’s left-hand man, Jabba, could drive a female Giant Race, so now it’s no problem for me, Kain, to drive a small car.
Not to mention, in this world, there are even mixed-race groups like the Zuishindodo Family, which are a mix of Giant Race and Dwarf Race.
Although the food was completely ruined because of Yamato, the three beauties before him were certainly a feast for the eyes.
Even Konami, whose looks were slightly inferior to Yamato and Komurasaki, could still be described as having a clear and beautiful appearance.
After a bankrupt version of a lovers’ bath, Kain and his group concluded their hot spring trip.
Before leaving, Kain specifically left Konami and Komurasaki, instructing them to instill normal female behavior in Yamato.
While Kain was enjoying life, the news of Orochi’s demise caused a huge stir in Wano Country.
“Extra, extra! General Orochi has fallen!”
Ragged and patched newsboys ran barefoot through the streets and alleys of Wano Country, vigorously waving freshly printed Newspaper in their hands.
They had no choice but to work hard; with such big news, newspapers were at their best-selling point.
Whether they would eat well or poorly in the coming days depended on this moment.
As expected, Orochi’s death instantly captured the attention of the common people.
“Give me one!”
A richly dressed merchant anxiously threw down a silver coin, snatched the newspaper without waiting for change, and quickly scanned it.
On the newspaper, Orochi, who had participated in the divided action, was clearly visible.
“Is Orochi really dead? That good-for-nothing, my hundred gold bribe!”
Some gnashed their teeth, while others cried tears of joy.
“Heaven has eyes! That scoundrel Orochi has finally received his retribution. Son, you can rest in peace now.”
A simply dressed couple embraced and wept bitterly.
For a time, newspapers were in high demand in Wano Country.
Kuri, Mount Tou.
Mount Tou Bandit Group’s stronghold.
“Big Brother, big news.” A man dressed as a wandering samurai came running quickly, waving the Newspaper in his hand.
Ashura Doji, with his fluffy pink hair, rebuked, “Kawauchi, how do I usually teach you? You must have composure when facing matters; this is also a cultivation a qualified samurai should possess.”
“Big Brother, but…”
Kawauchi was about to explain when Ashura Doji interrupted, “Take a deep breath; calm yourself down first.”
Kawauchi had no choice but to comply.
After a while, the calmed Kawauchi handed the Newspaper to Ashura Doji and briefly reported, “The Beasts Pirates and Orochi had an internal conflict, and Orochi was killed by Kaido’s daughter.”
“What?! Orochi is dead?!”
Ashura Doji was dumbfounded, suddenly standing up. For a moment, he even thought that Lady Toki’s prophesied day had arrived.
“Kawauchi, why didn’t you tell me such a big thing sooner?!”
“Big Brother, I…” Kawauchi looked aggrieved.
“Never mind, just be careful next time.” Ashura Doji waved his hand, snatched the Newspaper from Kawauchi’s hand, and began to read it.
On the Newspaper , at Kain’s behest, Yamato was naturally portrayed as the embodiment of greatness and righteousness, while Orochi was the collection of all negative aspects of humanity; everything from rape and plunder to murder and arson was attributed to him.
Most importantly, this wasn’t Kain spreading rumors; Orochi had indeed committed these dirty deeds, and Fukurokuju, as his confidant, knew these matters best.
Otherwise, Kain wouldn’t have been able to collect Orochi’s crimes so quickly.
Consequently, Kaido’s image was also beautified.
Things like, Lord Mingwang opening weapon factories was to increase Wano Country’s foreign trade income, and the pollution and exploitation of workers were all Orochi’s willful acts, and Lord Mingwang himself had tried to dissuade him, but Orochi, as the General, simply wouldn't listen…
In short, Lord Mingwang’s intentions were good, but Orochi executed them poorly.
“Nonsense!” Ashura Doji was enraged.
Others might not know, but didn’t he know Kaido’s true nature?
Hoping he would empathize with the common people was like hoping for pie to fall from the sky.
After his rage, this man, who once had a volatile temper, had no choice but to sit back down.
Even if he knew the truth, what good was it? He couldn't defeat Kaido, and everything else was empty talk. All he could do was take care of his brothers around him, accumulate strength, and wait for the prophesied day to arrive.
The most terrifying thing was not the military might of the Beasts Pirates.
Ashura Doji keenly noticed a new name—Kain.
In the Newspaper , Kain was merely a tool to assist Yamato in eliminating Orochi, but Ashura Doji, who had dealt with the Beasts Pirates for many years, sensed something unusual.
In the past decade, the Beasts Pirates had never thought about whitewashing their image.
Was it a coincidence, or intentional?
If it was the latter, then it was terrifying.
This indicated that the Beasts Pirates were no longer merely passing through; they intended to Ingrain themselves in Wano Country.
The difficulty of eradication would be worlds apart.
If this continued, would the deceived people of Wano Country still recognize the Kozuki Family ten years later?
Kawauchi stepped forward at the opportune moment and comforted him, “Big Brother, no matter what, Orochi’s death is always good news.”
“You’re right. Let’s have a banquet tonight.”
Ashura Doji put on a smile; as a leader, he couldn't show weakness.
Three days later.
Orochi Castle, oh no, it should now be renamed General Castle.
After three days of continuous cleaning and repair work, General Castle had largely been restored.
It wasn’t even noon yet, and the Daimyo from various regions had already arrived with their samurai and retainers.
The matter concerned the selection of Wano Country’s new General, so they couldn’t afford to be inactive.
Originally, the General of Wano Country had always been held by the Kozuki Family, but Orochi’s machinations broke this tradition.
Now, the Kozuki Family was gone, and the Kurozumi Family had no successor.
Therefore, the position of General should naturally be elected from among the five Daimyo.
For this reason, the five Daimyo had been forming alliances and making frequent moves over the past three days, frantically campaigning while disparaging other Daimyo.
They also understood that the true rulers of Wano Country were the Beasts Pirates, the Protector King Kaido.
But what did that matter? As long as they could become General, what was so bad about being Kaido’s dog?
Inside the main hall.
Yamato was forced by Kain to kneel in the main seat.
Yamato, who was naturally active, was very unaccustomed to it; her whole body felt as if ants were crawling on her.
“Kain, I’m so tired~” Yamato pouted.
Slap!
Kain slapped Yamato’s restless foot, his face stern: “Don’t move around. Just endure this period, and it will be fine.”
The Omnyoban nearby kept their eyes down, their noses to their mouths, trying to minimize their presence so as not to disturb the two adults’ enjoyment.
Fukurokuju entered, knelt on one knee: “Lord Kain, Lady Yamato, all the Daimyo from the various regions have arrived.”
“Hmm, let them in.” Kain spoke calmly, showing no embarrassment about giving orders on behalf of Yamato.
Fukurokuju, accustomed to this, took his leave.
If Lord Mingwang Kaido was the man behind Wano Country, then Lord Kain was the man behind General Yamato.
Soon, Fukurokuju led a group of people into the hall.
The five Daimyo at the forefront were immediately drawn to Yamato in the main seat and the Omnyoban behind her as soon as they entered.
Why was a pirate sitting in the main seat?
And why did those Omnyoban appear so subservient?
A bad premonition immediately arose in the hearts of the five Daimyo.
“Gentlemen, please be seated.”
Kain took in the Daimyo’s expressions, a cold sneer forming inwardly.
Today was a banquet at Hongmen.
Once the five Daimyo were seated, Kain directly introduced Yamato: “As the saying goes, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, nor a Family without a master for a day.
I invited you all here today to elect Wano’s new General. Lord Protector Mingwang’s nominated candidate is Miss Yamato. Please cast your votes.”
Yamato, following Kain’s instructions, kept a stern face and held her posture perfectly straight, trying to project an air of authority.
Looking at Yamato’s unnatural expression, the Ringo Daimyo tentatively asked, “Are there any other candidates?”
Kain smiled calmly: “No. The Beasts Pirates are willing to acknowledge only one candidate, and that is Miss Yamato.”
The faces of the five Daimyo all changed instantly.
This was too outrageous! Were they not even bothering to hide their private dealings anymore?
At least provide a garbage candidate for us to choose from!
The hot-tempered Bakei Daimyo immediately slammed his hand on the table and stood up: “With only one candidate, how are we supposed to choose? Do we have any choice at all?!”
“Of course, you do.” Kain’s expression remained calm: “You can choose to refuse.”
“I refu—”
Before the Bakei Daimyo could finish speaking, the Kibi Daimyo, who had a good relationship with him, quickly covered his mouth and chuckled, “He’s not well in the head; he misspoke just now.”
“A bad head needs treatment.”
Kain turned to Fukurokuju and smiled, “I think we should give the Bakei Daimyo a sick leave. His position as Daimyo will, will…”
“Let him have it.” Kain casually pointed to a fawning samurai official behind the Bakei Daimyo.
“Thank you, Lord Kain, for the promotion. I am Ichiro Nomura, and I swear to serve General Yamato unto death!”
The samurai was not dazed by the sudden windfall; he immediately stepped forward to pledge his loyalty to Yamato, fearing that if he was a moment too late, the position of Daimyo would vanish.
The samurai who had entered with the Daimyo were filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment.
It’s so easy to become a Daimyo; why didn’t Lord Kain choose me just now?
The Bakei Daimyo’s eyes were bloodshot. His position as Daimyo had cost him three thousand gold in bribes from Orochi.
And in just this short time, his position was gone?
Seeing the unfavorable situation, the Kibi Daimyo quickly whispered in his ear, “Forget it, you can’t fight the stronger force. I’ll only help you this once. If you cause any more trouble, I won’t interfere.”
Saying this, the Kibi Daimyo gestured with his eyes, telling him to notice the samurai guards behind him.
The original samurai of General Castle were, of course, eager, and even the guards they had brought were now looking at the Bakei Daimyo with anticipation.
They were hoping the Bakei Daimyo would go crazy one more time, so they could overthrow him and earn some merit.
The Bakei Daimyo’s heated mind instantly cleared, and without needing anyone to pull him, he obediently retreated from his position.
Kain was not surprised. The Daimyo with backbone had either died or fled during the turmoil ten years ago. What kind of tough bones could those who served as Daimyo under Orochi have?
After the Bakei Daimyo’s outburst, the remaining four Daimyo instantly understood the situation.
Kain and Yamato had already taken control of the Omnyoban and the Patrol Group, the two most powerful forces in Wano Country. No matter how much they struggled, it would be futile.
“We pledge our loyalty to General Yamato!”
The Daimyo respectfully knelt before their new sovereign, offering their allegiance.