One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 55 Frosty Sky - Thunderous Eight Trigrams!
In the center of the chaotic banquet hall, Kyoshiro lay covered in blood, surrounded by the Oniwabanshu ninjas lying in pools of blood.

"Truly worthy of being the number one swordsman in the capital!"

Goode, who was sitting on the treasure chest, stood up and clapped his hands in praise without reservation. Then he reached out and pulled out the greatsword stuck to the side.

"It's just the two of us left here."

"Guradon Good!"

Kyoshiro stared at Good.

Compared to the Oniwabanshu, the man before him was far more troublesome, not only because of his strength but also because of his shrewd mind. The fact that the man dared to stay here meant that he was confident he could kill him.

Furthermore, one's identity will be exposed, making it impossible to sever ties with the other party.

There was one question he needed to clarify.

Kyoshiro calmed his disordered breathing and asked in a composed manner, "Brother Goode, how did you discover my identity?"

Do you remember the first time we met?

Goode replied expressionlessly, "The Kozuki Samurai I handed over to you, you let him go, didn't you?"

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That's it!

They suspected his identity based on just a few clues, and through bandit suppression, they tricked him into falling into their trap.

Kyoshiro chuckled self-deprecatingly, realizing that despite his self-proclaimed intelligence, he had been completely outmaneuvered by a pirate.

It's really nice, though.

Only he himself revealed his identity; Lord Hiyori was unharmed.

Even if he dies here, there's no need to worry about Lady Hiyori's safety. Lady Hiyori is very smart and will definitely be able to take care of herself.

The biggest burden in my heart has been lifted.

Kyoshiro took a deep breath, took a half step back, and slowly raised his blood-stained blade.

Goode also raised his greatsword.

The next moment, Kyoshiro's eyes narrowed, and he swung his sword to unleash a fierce slash. Without even looking at the result, he immediately turned and ran away.

escape!
Although he desperately wanted to kill Goode, his priority at that moment was to escape, because he carried an important mission on his shoulders.

He wanted to protect Princess Hiyori and wait for the decisive battle five years later, and he was willing to give up his samurai dignity for it.

Just like fifteen years ago, he gave up everything and humbly pressed his forehead against the giant snake's feet.

"Crack!"

The floor in front suddenly cracked!
"what?!"

Kyoshiro's expression changed instantly. Sensing the impending attack, he immediately stopped advancing and quickly jumped back to create distance.

The next moment, with a loud "boom", an enormous stone pillar rose from the ground, towering like a small mountain in front of him, completely blocking his way!
"How can it be!"

Kyoshiro was shocked. He knew very well that Goode had the power to manipulate the earth, but compared to the previous scale, it was on a completely different level.

That guy has gotten stronger again!
"You can't escape, Kyoshiro."

Goode, carrying his greatsword, walked step by step toward Kyoshiro and said coldly, "Abandon your unrealistic fantasies. Before I came here, I sent my men to Yukoku. You know what that means."

"You are not!"

Kyoshiro turned around in shock, his pupils trembling.

Goode raised his greatsword and aimed it at Kyoshiro.

"Fight me with all your might, and I will give you a dignified death."

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Kyoshiro remained silent for a few seconds, then raised his sword in response.

I'm sorry, Hiyori-sama.

Denjiro could not return.

General's City, on the other side.

"I will kill you all!"

The giant serpent was engulfed in flames, and of its eight heads, only the last one remained, the rest burned to a crisp.

Knowing his death was imminent, all that remained in his heart was hatred—hatred for Kozuki, hatred for the people of Wano Country, and even hatred for Kaido.

Why, why didn't you come to save him!
The giant snake lunged at Ace, its eyes filled with madness.

"Hehehe, don't underestimate the resentment of the Kurotan family. Even if I die, I will take you all down with me!"

"It's disgusting."

Ace drew the dagger from his waist and leaped toward the giant snake's head.

The sword flashed away.

"Rolling around~~"

The giant snake's last head rolled off.

Ace picked up the giant snake's head and rushed to the battlefield in the banquet hall. After reuniting with his companions, he held the giant snake's head high in his hand.

This scene shocked all the samurai.

"The head of General Orochi!"

"The giant serpent has been killed!"

"How could this happen!"

With the death of General Orochi, the entire Wano Country will be shaken up. If not handled properly, Wano Country will face a major reshuffle.

Furthermore, when the King of Light returns, if the death of General Orochi is investigated, none of them will be able to escape responsibility.

They will be sent to the prisoner quarry!
"I've killed the giant serpent!"

Ace raised the giant serpent's head high.

"Listen up, all of you! I am Boscus D. Ace, captain of the Spade Pirates, and I'm going to become the strongest man in the world!"

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After a brief silence, the samurai's resolve crumbled completely. Their grip on their swords weakened, and the sounds of blades falling to the ground echoed one after another. With General Orochi dead, what was the point of resistance? Most importantly, they feared the pirates before them.

"Get out of my way!"

Just then, the riot broke out.

A silver-haired girl carrying a spiked club makes her appearance.

"It is the daughter of the King of Myo, Princess Yamato!"

"What does she want to do?"

"Could it be that"

The warriors looked at each other in bewilderment.

When the Spade Pirates saw Yamato appear, their expressions changed drastically, and they all hid behind Ace in fear.

"Oh no, Ace!"

"That girl is a monster!"

"Ace, let's run!"

Ace froze, looking at his companion in confusion.

Is that girl very capable?

They were so scared.

Ha, what a bunch of good-for-nothings.

Ace raised the corners of his mouth in a confident smile.

"Don't worry, I'll handle her!"

"That's not what we meant, Ace!"

The crew members were in a panic.

They had personally experienced the silver-haired girl's power; once she unleashed her fury, it would be too late to escape.

You must have faith in me!

Aismo approached Yamato with eager anticipation.

"Watch me beat her to a pulp!"

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The crew members exchanged glances, all able to see the helplessness and worry in each other's eyes. Once Ace made a decision, there was no going back.

"Sorry, I'm a step too late!"

Yamato stood in front of the samurai, facing all the Spade Pirates, and raised his spiked club at Ace who was walking towards him.

Goode had instructed her to wait until Orochi died before coming out. Her only mission was to defeat the pirates who assassinated Orochi, especially their leader, Fire Fist Ace.

Goode also gave her special instructions.

Fight them hard, fight them to the death!
We must give it our all!

Treat the other person like your father and beat them up!
There must be absolutely no mercy shown!
"Ouch!!!"

Yamato roared with its head raised, its teeth gradually becoming sharp, its hands turning into claws, its fluffy tail extending from behind its rear, and ice-blue flame ribbons appearing on its body.

Dog-Dog Fruit·Mythical Beast·Big Mouth True God Form!
And, unleash your full domineering aura!

Yamato unleashed an astonishing aura of dominance, gripping his icy spiked club tightly with both hands, and his eyes blazing with azure flames.

"This is Father's territory, and you are absolutely not allowed to cause trouble here!"

"Bring it on if you dare!"

Ace's fighting spirit surged, and scorching flames erupted from his body.

He could sense that the girl in front of him was very strong.

But that suited him perfectly!

Only by defeating the strong can he feel his own worth; he wants to prove his strength to that devil!

Flames erupted from the fist!

"Take this, fire—"

"Oh!"

The spiked club was embedded in Ace's face.

"Frosty Sky, Thunderous Eight Trigrams!!!"

A streak of red light flew into the sky, shining like stars.

"Ding!"

The stars disappeared.

The Spade Pirates looked up at the sky, staring at their captain who had disappeared into the horizon. They were stunned for a long time before covering their heads in fear.

"Captain Ace!!!"

They knew this would happen!

"Run!"

There's no road ahead!

"Then jump!"

"You'll break your leg!"

"A broken leg is better than death!"

Without looking back, the Spade Pirates rushed towards the edge of Orochi Castle and jumped off the castle, which was over a hundred meters high.

"Oh!!!"

"My legs!!!"

(End of this chapter)