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Seeing Daichi's serious face, Orochi understood that Daichi was not joking, but truly intended to take seventy percent.
Orochi's face gradually became fierce, staring intently at Daichi.
If the man in front of him were Kaido, he would absolutely have no objections, and would even consider it proper.
But what right did a mere Headliner, an ordinary executive who wasn't even an All-Star, have to take more than him?!
In their alliance, he was on equal footing with Kaido, and even the three All-Stars of the Beast Pirates had to show him respect.
Just like Oiran Komurasaki, Queen had no right to compete with him.
Subordinates defying superiors, is that it?!
Very well, I'll kill both of them!
"Gufufufufufu, this is the first time I, as the Shogun of Wano Country, have suffered such a grave humiliation!"
Orochi slowly rose, his killing intent boiling.
"Oniwabanshu!"
As the words fell, eleven ninjas of the Oniwabanshu instantly appeared, with two ninjas even hanging from the ceiling above.
The ninjas held their ninja tools, ready, waiting only for Orochi's command to attack Daichi en masse.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
"Daichi."
Just then, Kyoshiro rose and walked towards the wine table, saying with a smile, "We are allies with the Beast Pirates who have cooperated for many years. Let's not let a little money harm our harmony."
As he spoke, Kyoshiro came behind Daichi, his right hand silently gripping his sword sheath, ready to strike.
As Orochi's most loyal dog, he had to act at such a moment, whether it was to attack Daichi with the Oniwabanshu or to mediate.
And one more thing.
Kyoshiro narrowed his eyes, looking through the slits at the murderous Orochi, and his last worry in his heart disappeared.
It didn't look like an act.
From his understanding of Orochi, Orochi was truly intent on killing Daichi at this moment, which meant that no one had indeed discovered his true identity.
Next, he just needed to do his job as Kyoshiro.
"Clang!"
Kyoshiro pushed out a section of his gleaming blade with his thumb, threatening with a smile, "Daichi, I have a suggestion. How about we split the bandit suppression funds fifty-fifty this time?"
"Fifty-fifty split?"
Daichi chuckled, slowly poured a bowl of fine wine, then picked up the wine and turned to face Kyoshiro.
"Splash!"
The wine bowl was slammed onto Kyoshiro's head!
"Who do you think I am?!"
Daichi's gaze was icy cold.
"A mere boss, daring to tell me what to do!"
"...."
Kyoshiro was stunned.
He had never expected Daichi to go off script and directly turn hostile. By common sense, shouldn't they try their best to avoid conflict and each take a step back at such a time?
Did this guy really want to start a war?
He couldn't understand what benefit this would bring to the Beast Pirates!
"Bastard, how dare you humiliate Kyoshiro!"
Orochi roared in anger!
"Oniwabanshu, kill him!"
"Yes!"
The next moment, the Oniwabanshu launched their attack without hesitation.
Shuriken, sickles, bombs...
A large number of ninja tools flew towards Kyoshiro!
"What?!"
Kyoshiro opened his eyes in surprise. His attention had been entirely on Daichi, and he had never expected the Oniwabanshu to attack him.
Draw sword!
"Clang clang clang clang clang!!!"
Blades and ninja tools clashed fiercely, creating a shower of sparks!
When the Oniwabanshu's attack stopped, the ground beneath Kyoshiro was covered in shattered ninja tools, and many shuriken were embedded in his body.
Blood flowed down his forehead.
Kyoshiro's eyes shifted, looking at the Oniwabanshu surrounding him, then he shifted his gaze to Orochi.
No explanation needed.
He understood that he had been exposed.
This carefully planned division of spoils was meant to kill him.
Orochi angrily pointed at Kyoshiro, his hands trembling. "Kyoshiro, I never thought you would be a retainer of Kozuki Oden. Do you have anything to say in your defense?"
"Defense? Don't underestimate a Kozuki samurai!"
Kyoshiro knew the tide had turned. He ripped off his ridiculous pompadour and at the same time stripped off his upper garment, revealing the family crest on his back.
Fifteen years had passed, and he could finally shed his disguise and face the world as a Kozuki samurai.
"It's the Kozuki family crest!"
The ninjas whispered in surprise.
Although they had received the intelligence, they truly did not want to believe that the highly respected Kyoshiro was a Kozuki spy.
What kind of terrifying resolve did it take to suppress such deep hatred and serve Orochi like a dog for fifteen years without showing any flaws?
Orochi roared with a fierce face.
"Kill him! Kill him for me!"
"Yes!"
The ninjas attacked again!
Fujin was the fastest, kicking off the ceiling with force, hands crossed, gripping his sword, and slashing towards Kyoshiro!
"Die!"
"Clang!"
The shattered blade flew into the sky.
Fujin's eyes rolled back, and he fell heavily behind Kyoshiro, a huge blood line appearing on his chest, and his twin swords were also cut off by Kyoshiro!
"Don't rush in, coordinate your attacks!"
Fukurokuju commanded the other ninjas, sweat beading on his forehead.
"Cherry Blossom Shuriken!"
Chome threw out a large number of shuriken.
Kyoshiro quickly retreated, kicking up a long table to stand in front of him, while also raising his blade to block a grappling hook coming from the other side.
"Thud thud thud!"
The long table was covered in shuriken.
His blade was also entangled by the grappling hook, and the attached chain instantly tightened, trying to seize his weapon.
Kyoshiro's arm bulged with veins as he forcefully swung his sword towards Chome's position. His immense strength actually dragged the ninja who was on the other end of the chain, and slammed him into Chome.
"Waaahhh!"
"Boom!"
The floor shattered!
In the distance, Daichi watched leisurely, arms crossed.
"So useless."
In a short time, several ninjas of the Oniwabanshu had lost their combat ability, making it difficult to keep Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro was very strong, definitely beyond the level of the Tobi Roppo. As for whether he could rival the All-Stars, King and Queen were hard to say, but wrestling with Jack should be no problem.
Relying solely on the Oniwabanshu was a bit too much to ask of those ninjas.
Orochi, hiding behind a screen, also saw that the Oniwabanshu were at a disadvantage and anxiously yelled at Daichi.
"Daichi, quickly stop Kyoshiro!"
"Shogun, as per our agreement, I am only responsible for preventing Kyoshiro from escaping Orochi Castle. I am not responsible for anything else."
Daichi refused without ceremony.
"Don't worry, the strong ones of Wano Country are drinking in the adjacent banquet hall and will soon discover the disturbance here. Although Kyoshiro is strong, there will eventually be a time when his stamina runs out!"
"You!"
Orochi was so anxious he almost jumped.
Those useless people next door were not as effective as the Oniwabanshu. Even if they could exhaust Kyoshiro to death, it would come at a huge cost.
"Fukurokuju, quickly gather the samurai!"
"Understood!"
Inside the banquet hall, the high-ranking officials of Wano Country were still indulging in drinks and entertainment, their laughter and the geisha's music completely masking the commotion in the side hall.
Until the messenger appeared.
"Assassin!"
"Kyoshiro is a Kozuki samurai, attempting to assassinate the Shogun! Everyone, immediately proceed to the side hall to stop Kyoshiro!"
"What?!"
The high-ranking officials were stunned for a moment, then instantly erupted into chaos, especially the leader of the patrol team, who scrambled to his feet and rushed towards the side hall.
The moment everyone rushed into the side hall and pulled open the door, a scorching flame surged forth, covering everyone.
"Fire Fist!!!"