One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 53 The Out-of-Control Banquet

"Seventy percent is mine."

Seeing Goode's serious expression, the giant snake understood that Goode was not joking, but really intended to take 70%.

Anger ignited instantly.

The giant snake's face gradually became ferocious, staring intently at Goode.

If the guy in front of him were Kaido, he would have absolutely no objection, and would even think it was perfectly reasonable.

But what right does a mere ordinary cadre who isn't even a big shot have to receive more than him?
In the alliance, he was on equal footing with Kaido, and even the three top members of the Beasts had to show him respect.

Even the courtesan Komurasaki was not worthy of competing with him.

So you're committing insubordination!

Very well, kill them both together!
"Hehehe, since becoming the shogun of Wano Country, this is the first time I have suffered such a humiliating disgrace!"

The giant snake slowly rose up, its killing intent boiling.

"The Imperial Guards!"

As the topic ended, eleven Oniwabanshu ninjas appeared instantly, with two even hanging from the ceiling above.

The ninjas, armed with their tools, stood ready, awaiting Orochi's command to launch a full-scale attack on Gude.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense and hostile.

"Good brothers."

Just then, Kyoshiro stood up and walked to the table, smiling as he said, "We've been allies with the Beasts for many years, so let's not let a little money ruin our friendship."

As he spoke, Kyoshiro appeared behind Goode, his right hand silently gripping the scabbard, ready to strike.

As Orochi's most loyal dog, he had to take action at this time, whether it was to join the Oniwabanshu in attacking Good or to mediate.

Another point.

Kyoshiro narrowed his eyes, peering through the slits at the murderous serpent, and his last worry subsided.

It doesn't look like acting.

Based on his understanding of the giant snake, he knew that the giant snake was truly intent on killing Goode at this moment, which meant that no one had indeed realized his true identity.

Next, he only needs to do his job as Kyoshiro.

"Qiang!"

Kyoshiro extended a gleaming blade with his thumb and threatened with a sly smile, "Brother Goode, I have a suggestion. How about we split the funds for this bandit suppression campaign 50/50?"

"Fifty split?"

Goode laughed, slowly poured a bowl of fine wine, then picked up the wine and stood up to face Kyoshiro.

"Wow!"

The sake bowl was smashed over Kyoshiro's head!
Who do you think I am?

Goode's gaze was icy.

"You mere gang leader dares to boss me around!"

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Kyoshiro was stunned.

He never expected that Goode would act so unpredictably and turn against him directly. Logically speaking, shouldn't they try to avoid conflict and compromise at this time?

Does this guy really want to start a war?
I can't understand how doing this could benefit any of the animals!
"You bastard, how dare you humiliate Kyoshiro!"

The giant serpent roared in fury!
"Oniwabanshu, kill him!"

"Yes!"

The next moment, the Oniwabanshu launched an attack without hesitation.

Shuriken, grappling hook, explosive bomb.
A barrage of ninja tools flew towards Kyoshiro!

"what?!"

Kyoshiro opened his eyes in astonishment. His attention was entirely on Good, and he never expected that the Oniwabanshu would attack him.

Draw the knife!

"Clang Clang Clang Clang Clang!!!"

The blades and ninja tools clashed violently, generating a lot of sparks!
When the Oniwabanshu's attack stopped, the ground beneath Kyoshiro's feet was littered with broken ninja tools, and his body was riddled with shuriken.

Fresh blood flowed down his forehead.

Kyoshiro's eyes darted around, glancing at the Oniwabanshu surrounding him, before shifting his gaze to Orochi.

No explanation needed.

He realized he had been exposed.

This meticulously planned division of spoils was all a prelude to his murder.

Orochi pointed angrily at Kyoshiro, his hand trembling: "Kyoshiro, I never imagined you were a retainer of Kozuki Oden. Do you have anything to say in your defense?"

"Explain? Don't underestimate the Kozuki Samurai!" Kyoshiro knew that the situation was hopeless. He ripped off his comical pompadour and took off his shirt, revealing the family crest on his back.

Fifteen years have passed, and he can finally shed his disguise and face the world as a Kozuki Samurai.

"It's the Kozuki family crest!"

The ninjas gasped in surprise.

Although they had received intelligence, they were truly unwilling to believe that the highly respected Kyoshiro was a Kozuki spy.

What terrifying determination it must take to suppress the deep hatred in one's heart and serve as a dog for the great serpent for fifteen years without revealing a single flaw.

The giant snake roared with a ferocious expression.

"Kill him! Kill him for me!"

"Yes!"

The ninjas launched another attack!

The wind blade was the fastest, and it pushed off the ceiling with force, crossing its hands to grip the sword and slash at Kyoshiro!
"die!"

"Qiang!"

The shattered blade flew into the sky.

Kazeblade's eyes rolled back as he crashed heavily behind Kyoshiro, a huge line of blood gushing from his chest, and his twin swords were severed by Kyoshiro!
"Don't rush in, coordinate your attack!"

Fukurokuju directed the remaining ninjas, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

"Cherry Blossom Shuriken!"

Chiyo threw out a large number of shuriken.

Kyoshiro quickly retreated, kicking up a long table in front of him and simultaneously raising his blade to block the grappling hook that came from the other side.

"Boom boom boom!"

The long table was covered with shurikens.

The blade was also entangled by Hanzo's grappling hook, and the connecting chain tightened instantly, trying to take away his weapon.

Kyoshiro's arm bulged with veins as he forcefully swung his sword towards Chiyome's location. The sheer force of the blow dragged Hanzo, the other end of the chain, and slammed him towards Chiyome.

"Wow ah ah!"

"boom!"

The floorboards cracked!

In the distance, Goode sat leisurely by the wall, arms crossed, watching from the sidelines.

"useless."

In a short period of time, several Oniwabanshu ninjas lost their fighting ability, making it difficult to keep Kyoshiro alive.

Kyoshiro is very strong, definitely surpassing the level of the Flying Six. As for whether he can match the top members, it's hard to say about King and Queen, but he should have no problem arm wrestling with Jack.

Relying solely on the Oniwabanshu (a type of ninja) would be somewhat of a burden for those ninjas.

The giant snake, hiding behind the screen, also noticed that the Oniwabanshu were at a disadvantage, and anxiously roared at Goode.

"Good, stop Kyoshiro!"

"General, as agreed, I am only responsible for preventing Kyoshiro from escaping General Castle; I am not responsible for anything else."

Goode refused without hesitation.

"Don't worry, the strong people of Wano Country are all drinking in the banquet hall next door. They'll soon notice the anomaly here. Kyoshiro is strong, but he'll eventually run out of stamina!"

"you!"

The giant snake was so anxious it almost jumped up and down.

Those useless guys next door aren't even as good as the Oniwabanshu. Even if they could wear down Kyoshiro, they'd have to pay a huge price.

"Fu Lu Shou, quickly gather the warriors!"

"understand!"

Inside the banquet hall, the high-ranking officials of Wano Country were still drinking and making merry, their laughter and the music of courtesans completely drowning out the commotion in the side hall.

Until the messenger arrived.

"There are assassins!"

"Kyoshiro is a Kozuki samurai, and he's trying to assassinate the shogun! Everyone, immediately proceed to the side hall to stop Kyoshiro!"

"what?!"

The higher-ups were stunned for a moment, then erupted into chaos, especially Budai from the patrol team, who scrambled to his feet and rushed to the side hall.

As everyone rushed into the side hall and opened the door, scorching flames rushed out and engulfed them.

"fire punch!!!"

(End of this chapter)