One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 31 Brother, you didn't want this either.
Hana no Hyogoro, the top yakuza boss in Wano Country twenty years ago, was highly respected and trusted by yakuza gangs from various villages.

Upon hearing the name Hyogoro, the four gang leaders immediately lost control, drew their weapons, and rushed towards Goode.

"Damn pirate, Boss Hyogoro died fifteen years ago!"

"Are you trying to deceive us?!"

"You dare threaten us with your boss's name? Don't think we're afraid of you!"

"Let's fight to the death!"

Hyogoro was the man they respected most, and they were even willing to die for him. How could they not be furious when they heard Goode's words?

Goode looked directly at the four of them and asked calmly, "Do you four really want Hyogoro dead?"

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The four of them gasped for breath.

Of course not!
Good spoke again: "Did you see Hyogoro die with your own eyes? Or did someone in Wano Country witness Hyogoro's death?"

"This"

The four of them looked at each other.

They had only heard rumors of the death of their leader, Hyogoro, who was said to have been killed by a hundred beasts, but no one knew the specifics.

Goode snorted coldly.

"I can tell you definitively that Hyogoro is not dead. I know where he is and I can control his life and death."

"Understand?"

"Now, sit down!"

A moment of silence.

The four of them sat down obediently.

Good crossed his legs, scrutinized the four much more obedient gang leaders, and nodded with satisfaction.

This is right!

Currently, the number of Beasts remaining in Wano Country is very small, and they are all in fixed positions, making them difficult to command at will.

He was also planning a large-scale construction project, and he was severely short-handed. Looking across the entire Wano Country, only these gangsters were available to make do.

"Any other questions? Go ahead and ask."

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The four exchanged glances.

The most urgent matters are major policies.

"Is Boss Hyogoro really not dead?"

Don't make me repeat myself!

Goode frowned and stopped talking nonsense.

"Now Hyogoro's life is in your hands. I can promise you that if you work hard for me for five years, I will release Hyogoro."

"Five years."

The four of them looked at each other.

If we can rescue Boss Hyogoro, let alone a mere five years, we'd be willing to give our lives for him.

But one question remains: how do we ensure that the other party truly keeps their promise?

Ah Die took a deep breath and looked directly into Goode's eyes: "Mr. Goode, how can we trust you? You should know that we can't risk our lives for you just because of a promise!"

"This is simple."

Good stroked his chin.

“I can take you to see him.”

"Is this true?!"

The four were overjoyed.

"Who do you think I am?!"

Goode snorted: "You few aren't worth me going back on my word. If there's nothing else, hurry up and sign the contract. I don't have much time to waste with you."

"Also, don't forget to get yourself some decent clothes and to tone down your menacing aura. Don't look like a thug."

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Early the next morning.

Adie and her three companions stood waiting at the entrance of the hot spring shop, dressed in brand-new clothes. Although they had toned down their demeanor considerably, their tense expressions still made them look quite fierce.

Didn't have to wait long.

Good appeared with Yamato.

The four of them tried to calm themselves down and awkwardly bowed to greet each other.

"Lord Goode!"

"not bad."

Goode nodded slightly.

"lets go."

Half a day later, at the prisoner's quarry.

"It's His Highness Yamato and Lord Koto!"

"Open the door quickly!"

The jailer dared not delay and quickly opened the heavy steel gate, while simultaneously notifying Babanuki, the warden who remained at the prison quarry.

A moment later, in the warden's room.

Babanuki looked at Yamato and Goode, wondering what the two of them wanted to do here.

But one thing is certain: he can't afford to offend either of them.

Putting aside Lord Yamato, Goode's display of authority at the banquet hall on Onigashima that day basically solidified his position within the crew, not to mention that Kaido, the boss, values ​​Goode highly.

The future of Flying Six!

He was just an ordinary guard; there were five or six guards like him within the Beast Guild. Babanuki first looked at Yamato and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness Yamato, what brings you to the quarry?"

"Well, you should ask Goode."

Yamato pointed to Goode beside him.

As a personal accessory who is so clumsy that she can't solve anything except fighting, she is very self-aware.

Goode wasn't intimidated and asked directly, "Babanuki, I'd like to know how many prisoners are currently held at the prisoner quarry?"

"Approximately 3000 people."

Babanuki answered truthfully.

After some thought, Goode concluded that with the size of the prisoner quarry, leaving 2000 people behind should be enough to sustain it.

"Lend me a thousand people!"

"what?"

Babanuki was stunned.

He wants to borrow a thousand prisoners just by opening his mouth?
I thought we were buying groceries.

Babanuki nervously wiped his sweat: "Brother Goode, I can't make that decision myself. I have to ask Lord Quinn!"

"Quinn is not in Wano Country!"

Goode remained calm.

The three main leaders have clearly defined roles.

King is in charge of guarding Onigashima and managing its finances, Queen is in charge of all the weapons factories, and Jack is in charge of suppressing Wano Country.

The real fighters stationed at the weapons factory were all Quinn's direct subordinates, and they had to consult Quinn on any major matters.

But things are different now.

Goode reached out and grabbed Babanuki by the collar, pulling his head close to his face and threatening him coldly and without any politeness.

"Lord Kaido handed Wano Country over to me in front of everyone, so everything in Wano Country must now be done my way, understand?"

"This"

Babanuki broke out in a cold sweat.

How could he remember that Lord Kaido only mentioned Onigashima?

Goode snorted coldly.

"Yamato."

"Oh!"

Yamato pulled out his spiked club and aimed it at Babanuki's head!
Goode gave a "kind" smile and said in a gentle voice, "Babanuki, listen carefully. If you are not willing to cooperate, I don't mind changing the warden. Even if Quai stands up for you in the future, you won't be able to see it."

"Brother Goode, let's talk this out!"

Babanuki was terrified.

What is the situation?
Isn't he afraid of Lord Quinn?

If Governor Kaido knew, he wouldn't allow it!

I'll give you 10 seconds to think about it!

Goode started the countdown.

"10-321!"

The countdown ended in less than two seconds, before Babanuki even had time to react.

Goode released Babanuki and quickly backed away to create distance.

"Yamato, make your move!"

"understand!"

The girl immediately unleashed her power, radiating a terrifying aura, and her spiked club slammed towards Babanuki's face with lightning speed.

"Thunder gossip!"

"borrow!!!"

The piercing screams nearly shattered the glass.

Babanuki knelt on the ground, staring at the spiked club so close to his face, and was so frightened that he almost wet his pants.

I almost died!

The man shed tears of anguish.

"Brother Goode, no, Lord Goode, I'll lend them to you, I'll lend them to you, please! You can have as many people as you want, I'll lend them to you!"

"Oh, you should have said so earlier!"

Goode quickly helped Babanuki up, beaming, "Why are you kneeling? Get up, we're all brothers, no need to be so formal."

"Yes, yes, we're all brothers!"

Who said you're my brother?
Babanuki painfully echoed.

Damn it, when Lord Quinn returns, I'm going to tell on you!

"By the way, buddy."

Goode pulled Babanuki aside.

"Don't worry, I'll return them to you once the prisoners are done. I just wanted to remind you that with so many prisoners leaving the quarry, if the higher-ups really want to catch up, you, the warden, probably won't be able to escape!"

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Babanuki felt a chill run down his spine.

That’s right!

If this gets exposed, regardless of what will happen to Goode, the warden will definitely suffer as well!
Goode smiled broadly, deliberately lowering his voice: "Brother Babanuki, I think you'll cover this up, right? You don't want Quinn to find out about your dereliction of duty, do you?"

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Babanuki nodded with difficulty.

This guy is a devil! He's absolutely a devil!
(End of this chapter)