At this critical juncture, time seemed to freeze.
The dark, gaping muzzle of the gun was like a gate to hell, and the bullet about to be fired was a demon from hell, baring its fangs and claws, lunging at Omamori Heisaburo.
At the same time, the cold, gleaming long blade and spear, like venomous snakes, flicked their tongues and thrust directly at Omamori Heisaburo’s body.
Just at this moment of crisis, the dying Shimotsuki Lumaru opened his eyes—they were like blades—and a white gale immediately swirled up from the ground.
Omamori Heisaburo and Shimotsuki Lumaru vanished from their original spot!
...
Hiemi, one of the regions of Wano Country, is located northwest of Flower Capital.
“Lord Yasui!”
Omamori Heisaburo was astonished, not expecting to be saved by the Daimyo of Hakumai at such a critical moment.
Beside him, there was also an adorable Komainu fox, standing quietly as if a close companion.
This Komainu fox had bright, vibrant fur and lively eyes, revealing intelligence and alertness.
Suddenly, Omamori Heisaburo exclaimed in surprise: “Onimaru.”
His heart jolted, and he immediately realized that Onimaru had not disappeared for no reason, but had gone to seek help.
Omamori Heisaburo sighed inwardly, Onimaru was truly a resourceful fellow; he must have thought of asking Shimotsuki Yasuie for help at the crucial moment.
This action not only showed Onimaru’s intelligence but also filled Omamori Heisaburo with anticipation for their continued survival.
Onimaru nodded and pulled a package of food from a nearby bush.
Shimotsuki Yasuie watched in silence.
Omamori Heisaburo understood what it meant, thanked it, picked up a long loaf of bread, broke it in half, and was about to eat it heartily when he suddenly looked at Shimotsuki Lumaru in his arms, and tears streamed down his face uncontrollably...
“Drip, drop...”
Onimaru’s fox eyes also shed large tears; it was also very sad!
Shimotsuki Lumaru was dead, but a soul from the 21st century had moved in, bringing the corpse back to life; although very weak, he had miraculously survived.
“Water...!”
“Lord Lumaru!”
Omamori Heisaburo instantly cried out in joyful surprise.
Onimaru also howled, approaching Omamori Heisaburo and looking at Shimotsuki Lumaru in his arms.
Shimotsuki Yasuie’s gaze also softened.
Shimotsuki Lumaru understood his current situation; he turned to look at Onimaru, knowing that in the future, this Komainu fox would eat a Devil Fruit, and not just an ordinary Devil Fruit, but a Zoan-type, Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Beast Model: O-Nyudo form, which is even rarer than Logia-types.
However, for now, it was just an ordinary Komainu fox.
It wasn't its Devil Fruit ability that created the wind jutsu just now, but Shimotsuki Yasuie's One-Sword Style sword technique that stirred up a tornado, carrying the two away from Ringo region to Hiemi.
...
The current Shimotsuki Lumaru possesses an adult soul, and he is a human from the third dimension, who has watched Pirate King every Sunday at twelve o'clock sharp, subscribing to the player's membership for it... In fact, he felt quite ripped off!
Because he subscribed for 3 years, when he could have watched it for free on short video websites, and what was most infuriating was that Pirate King stopped updating after episode 1122!
However, it's not bad now; although his arm was cut off by Denjiro, he at least escaped death, a blessing in disguise. Shimotsuki Lumaru's father is Shimotsuki Ushimaru, and he has retainers Omamori Heisaburo and Onimaru.
The immediate priority is to reattach his arm. Who should he ask? That's a problem!
Onimaru brought a bowl of water and carefully placed it to Shimotsuki Lumaru's lips.
Shimotsuki Lumaru's personality was relatively calm; he was very open-minded, if he couldn't reattach his right hand, he would use his left, though reattaching it would be best.
However, he didn't have much time left for recovery; as long as he was alive and still bore the Shimotsuki name, there would be no place for him in Wano Country.
So he had only one path to take—to set sail!
...
“Bing Sanlang, since things have come to this, you should take Shimotsuki Lumaru and leave Wano Country quickly!
There is no longer any place for you here.”
Shimotsuki Yasuie looked at Bing Sanlang with a grave expression; his voice was low and powerful, revealing a sense of helplessness and determination.
Bing Sanlang clenched his fists, his face filled with rage; he stared, gritting his teeth, and said, “That Orochi bastard, and Kaido’s subordinates!
They’ve been hunting us; we have nowhere to run!”
Shimotsuki Yasuie sighed, slowly shaking his head, and said, “I know your situation is difficult, but staying here will only put you in greater danger.
I have already prepared a ship for you; hurry and escape, the farther from Wano Country, the better.”
A flicker of hesitation crossed Bing Sanlang’s eyes, but he quickly firmed his resolve; he looked at Shimotsuki Yasuie and said gratefully, “Thank you, Lord Yasui.
But I cannot leave like this; I must fight Orochi and Kaido to the death!”
Shimotsuki Yasuie quickly waved his hand, saying, “No, Bing Sanlang, doing that would only be a futile sacrifice.
If you take Shimotsuki Lumaru and leave, there is still a glimmer of hope.
As long as you are alive, there will be a chance for revenge.”