God of Thunder is indeed a very mysterious person.
Ever since he appeared in this world, he has been wearing a mask, and no one knows what he looks like underneath.
An said it casually, but was also genuinely curious.
After all, why would a normal person want to wear a mask?
Wearing a mask is simply to hide one's face.
So, the purpose of doing so is either because they feel their face is too ugly and they are embarrassed to show it, or they have a hidden identity, or even…
Perhaps not human?!
"Perhaps one day, if you become the Fleet Admiral of The Black Order, you will be able to see my face." God of Thunder replied indifferently.
Fleet Admiral of The Black Order?
An shrugged. She felt that becoming the Marine Fleet Admiral was much more likely than becoming the Fleet Admiral of The Black Order.
However, this was a good opportunity, an opportunity to inquire about Makima.
So, she pretended to ask unintentionally,
"How do you know Admiral Makima?"
God of Thunder is likely not a demon hunter from the same era as Makima, because God of Thunder's abilities were probably gained from eating the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.
Looking at the people from previous eras, none of them fought using Devil Fruits, not even Toguro, who recently became a yokai or demon.
Not to mention people like Aatrox, Makima, Little Demon Dragon, Sakaki, and Tunfo.
However, what she didn't know was that Sakaki had eaten the Snow-Snow Fruit, but because he later ate a monster cell, others couldn't tell.
So, at least on the surface, the demons from the past did not eat Devil Fruits. This made God of Thunder, who likely ate the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, seem out of place.
Based on the information An had acquired from documents, she believed that God of Thunder should be a companion found by Makima after she was released.
"I was once possessed by a demon," God of Thunder said indifferently. "Afterwards, I destroyed my hometown. Miss Makima helped me drive out the demon, and from then on, I have followed her."
God of Thunder didn't seem very interested in talking about his past. But it was understandable, after all, according to him, he destroyed his hometown. In such a situation, who would like to talk about their past?
An did not press further. Wouldn't asking more questions be like reopening a wound?
Moreover, it seemed that his past had nothing to do with Makima.
"Prepare for battle."
An said softly.
Then, they continued to advance, heading towards Flowery Capital.
Eighteen armies, a total of seventy thousand men, including ten thousand clone soldiers of Yuri. The strong carried swords, and the weak carried guns, meaning everyone could play their part.
In a very short time, they had arrived at Flowery Capital.
However, contrary to what they had initially imagined, Flowery Capital was supposed to be under strict lockdown. They thought that at this point, the defenders of Flowery Capital would be disheartened, only fulfilling their duties out of habit and loyalty.
But now, the samurai of Flowery Capital, who had gathered from various villages, and the local guards were all energetic and had a fanatical look on their faces. They were not only not guarding the city gates, but they had even actively walked out of the gates, as if they had been waiting for them.
And on the city walls, sitting above, was Kozuki Oden. He looked very composed, as if he were the one pursuing them.
"Something is strange."
An said softly.
She was not referring to the fanatical samurai, because she already knew that Kozuki Oden had the ability to control others. So, she was only surprised that he could use his ability on so many people.
But the most surprising thing was Kozuki Oden's attitude itself.
He looked as if victory was in his grasp, sitting calmly on the city walls.
Considering that in this allied force…
There were many top experts.
She, God of Thunder, and Himura Kenshin, who was in the shadows, and perhaps other unknown experts.
Under such circumstances, how could Kozuki Oden smile?
"People from CP should also be nearby." At this moment, God of Thunder said, "The Five Elders are paying close attention to this battle, and I think they should be keeping track of the situation here at all times."
"...That's true," N nodded.
She understood what God of Thunder meant. The fact that the Five Elders were constantly observing meant that even if Kozuki Oden had any anomalies, as long as it didn't immediately lead to the descent of a Demon Lord, the situation would still be under their control.
Perhaps the seas around Wano Country were already filled with troops sent by the Five Elders.
"Did Admiral Makima arrive?" she suddenly asked.
God of Thunder looked at her, seeming curious why she would ask such a question. An also noticed that she might have appeared too fixated on Makima, so she said, "Because, according to the information I received, the Marines did not mobilize."
"And since this incident involves demons, I assume your The Black Order should also take action, right?"
"Well... Miss Makima should have arrived," God of Thunder said indifferently. "However, she won't make a move if the situation is still under control."
Makima indeed didn't have many instances of directly engaging in combat. Especially when dealing with Aatrox before, Roger was still around then, so he understood Makima to some extent.
And at this very moment, Kozuki Oden, sitting on the city walls, spoke.
"My subjects, I am deeply moved to see so many of you gathered here to worship me."
Oden's lips curled slightly, and he said with a hint of evil charm, "The Kozuki family has been the generals of Wano Country from the beginning, in the past, now, and will be in the future. You... if you prove your loyalty to me now, I can overlook your past transgressions."
His words, along with the calm and collected demeanor he displayed, seemed to carry some special power, causing an uproar within the allied forces.
It was as if…
They had made a mistake. The Kozuki family were the rulers of Wano Country, a common sense etched into their bones and embedded in their souls. Without the leadership of the Kozuki clan…
How could they survive?
That's right…
They should believe in Lord Oden, shouldn't they?
This sentiment appeared not only among the most ordinary soldiers but even among the leaders of the allied forces, who showed signs of struggle on their faces.
"Enough! Oden!"
However, at this moment, the former Flower Capital's Hyougoro roared, "What's the use of saying these things now?!"
"That's right, the Kozuki family was once the generals of Wano Country, but they are no longer so now, and they will not be in the future! It is precisely because of your stubbornness that things have reached this point!"
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