One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 28: Prejudice in People's Hearts is a Mountain

Bai Wu, a member of the underworld in Hong Kong.

A large fleet of dozens of Beast Pirate Ships, carrying a total of 10,000 soldiers, sailed majestically through the waterfall and into the open sea.

On the shore, everyone said goodbye.

Pageman stared at Goode, his face full of disappointment: "Brother-in-law, you really don't plan to go on the expedition with us?"

"Hmm, I'm not going."

Goode crossed his arms and looked down at people with disdain.

Hehehe, your brother-in-law now owns a house and has savings, and is about to become a big boss. Why would he need to go out and work?

Xiao Pei, your brother-in-law is no longer in the same social class as you!

I really don't understand you!

Paget was very disappointed and turned to go up to the deck to meet up with her sister Runti.

Both of them found it hard to understand why Goode would voluntarily stay when it was such a great opportunity to make a name for himself and the entire Beasts Clan was going crazy for it.

What's the point?!
Goodbye, Good!

"goodbye!"

Good waved goodbye to the siblings.

Half an hour later, the Beast Fleet completely disappeared from sight.

"Hehehe, hahahaha!"

Good couldn't help but throw his head back and laugh.

The day has finally come. All those who hindered him have left, and from now on, he will have the final say on the sphere of influence of all the beasts in Wano Country.

"Yamato, let's go."

"Ah, oh."

Dahe and Xiaohe pouted and reluctantly followed Goode.

She now thinks Goode is a bad guy!
Wait a minute, Goode was a bad guy to begin with!

Hold on!
The most important thing for Oden was patience!
"Good, where are we going?"

"God of Wealth Town!"

Goode glanced at Yamato.

I've been fooling this girl for two months, and apart from making sure she eats well and sleeps well, I haven't gotten her any other benefits.

This girl wants to become Oden, all for the sake of spiritual fulfillment. It's no wonder she's anxious as there's been no progress.

It's time to give them a little something to taste.

Qiangang is right next to Caishen Town, quite close. In less than half an hour, the beast-drawn carriage arrived at Caishen Town.

"Pirates are coming!"

The children brought the news as always.

The village chief's house.

With a forced smile, Old Kang offered the two a glass of water, his last remaining possessions.

"Sirs, please have some water."

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Goode's gaze shifted downwards.

How do two people divide a glass of water?
He's supposed to be a village chief, how come he's so poor?

"Wow, that's perfect, I'm thirsty."

Yamato didn't notice Lao Kang's embarrassment. He picked up his water glass and drank it all in one gulp. He smacked his lips, feeling a little thirsty.

"Any more?"

"No, no more."

Old Kang swallowed hard, feeling a pang of heartache.

This is crystal-clear water, bought with money. Drinking it won't give you a stomachache, and it will make your body feel incredibly refreshed.

It would be such a waste to drink it all in one gulp.

"That's all? Okay then."

Yamato regretfully put down his water glass, suddenly sensing that the atmosphere was a bit off, especially the strange look Goode was giving him, as if to say, "Yamato, don't you know when to drink water?"

The girl shrank her neck.

Why are you looking at me like that? It's kind of scary.

"nothing."

Good shook his head.

Sigh, how could a simple-minded idiot consider social etiquette?

Goode looked at Old Kang and said with a smile, "Mr. Kang, how are you going with what we discussed before?"

"this."

Old Kang looked troubled.

He discussed it with the villagers, and they all wanted the huge sum of ten thousand gold coins, but they were even more afraid that it was a scam that would ultimately leave them homeless.

Now, at least I can barely survive.

"You don't want to?"

Goode wasn't surprised, after all, he was a pirate, and even if he talked a good game, it would be hard for the villagers to believe him.

Sheep who believe in wolves will likely end up with nothing but bones and ashes.

"Fine, to hell with social niceties." Good grinned. "Old Kang, I'm being so polite in discussing this with you. I hope I'm not giving you the impression that you can refuse me?"

"Sir, no...no."

Old Kang stammered.

Goode took out a pre-prepared contract and handed it to Old Kang, threatening in a cold voice: "Within half an hour, I need all the villagers to put their fingerprints on this. If even one person's fingerprint is missing, this town will be razed to the ground!"

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Old Kang trembled all over.

Damn it, this man is definitely a villain!
Goode's eyes were cold.

"What are you still sitting for? Sitting still counts as time!"

"I'll go right now!"

Old Kang quickly got up and left.

Yamato was anxious.

When Goode fought with the samurai, she refrained from intervening because they were enemies, and it was the samurai who wanted to kill them.

But now she is facing the common people, and she finds it difficult to accept the oppression of them, nor can Oden allow it.

The girl glared.

"Good, you've gone too far!"

"Excessive?"

Goode snorted coldly.

Before the expedition, he had to be careful not to let his superiors discover his little schemes, because his actions would clash with General Orochi.

At this stage, Kaido still values ​​Orochi as an ally very much, and both sides get what they need without overstepping their bounds.

Now, he is the captain (acting captain)!

Goode looked directly into the girl's eyes and asked slowly, "Yamato, what do you think of the conditions I proposed?"

"This is good."

Yamato paused for a moment, then answered truthfully.

They provided money, shelter, and even helped the villagers rebuild their homes—it was so good that she found it unbelievable.

Huh? Could it be that Goode is a good person?

Goode pointed outside.

"Then why is Lao Kang unwilling?"

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Yamato's mind is a little slow to grasp this.

Yes!

With such favorable terms, how could Mr. Kang not be willing?
If it were her, she would absolutely be a hundred times willing.

The girl's momentum immediately vanished, and her voice became as soft as a fly's buzz.

"Why?"

"The answer is simple: because they don't trust us!"

Goode gave a cold laugh.

"Yamato, listen carefully. Prejudice in people's hearts is like a mountain. Once it is formed, no matter how hard you try, you cannot move it."

"We are pirates, one of the culprits who persecuted this country, and the sinners who killed these villagers' parents, wives and children."

"Although we didn't do it ourselves, we both bear the mark of the beasts, which can never be removed."

How can they not fear us, not hate us, and not trust us?

Yamato opened his mouth.

She had never thought about these things.

I originally thought that as long as I became Oden, I could protect Wano Country like Oden and live freely like Oden.

But she was hated by the very people she wanted to help most.

In fact, even if Goode didn't say it, she could feel the omnipresent malice, even though she had never hurt anyone.

I just subconsciously don't want to think about these things.

"Good!"

Yamato bit her lip.

She knew Goode was right, but she didn't want to be disliked by everyone; she wanted to be friends with them.

There was silence for a long time.

The girl looked up, her eyes shining.

"Even if the people hate and despise me, I will still help them. What the people think is their business. I'm not helping them to earn their gratitude. I just want to live according to my own heart!"

"Yeah."

Goode looked at the girl with surprise, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.

"Hey, Yamato."

"Hmph! What's wrong?"

"I'm starting to like you."

"Huh? Eh???!!!"

(End of this chapter)