Chapter 38: Chapter 38
The next day, Okobore Town was adorned with lanterns and decorations, completely transformed.
Every household in the town had learned astonishing news.
The colossal bird that had blotted out the sky the previous day was none other than the true form of Caesar, the captain of the Beast God Pirates!
This revelation struck the hearts of the people of Wano Country like a thunderbolt.
No one understood the terrifying power of that golden giant bird better than the residents of Okobore Town, who had witnessed the battle between the bird and the elephant.
That was a true deity—the divine bird 'Garuda' from Wano myths, capable of devouring dragons!
At this moment, fear and reverence for Caesar, captain of the Beast God Pirates, filled everyone's hearts.
Two utterly opposing emotions coexisted within each person.
The townspeople of Okobore now regarded the Beast Pirates with both awe and dread.
On this day, Queen, the technical director and scientist of the Beast Pirates, produced massive projectors.
These were distributed to every corner of Wano Country by the Gifters with flight abilities.
Inside Caesar palace in Okobore Town, within the spacious hall, Caesar lounged on a custom-made metal chair adorned with dragon motifs. Sipping leisurely on wine, he studied the women before him.
To be precise, three women—no, two women and one man who looked very much like a woman.
Shinobu, Kiku and Hiyori.
After Momonosuke attack with the giant elephant, Caesar conceived the idea of fully controlling Wano by directly appointing Beast Pirates executives as its rulers.
As a nation with millennia of heritage, Wano held many secrets.
Even after decades of Kaido occupation, much about Wano remained unknown.
For instance, Kozuki Sukiyaki knowledge of Pluton location—Kaido and his forces had uncovered no information about it.
Of course, Caesar knew nothing of Pluton either.
The fact that Wano ruler could command a giant elephant intrigued Caesar immensely.
After lengthy discussions with Kaido, Caesar learned that aside from Momonosuke, there was another heir to Wano's throne—Kozuki Hiyori, Momonosuke's sister.
Upon learning this, Caesar immediately dispatched search parties across Wano, scouring the coastlines.
Whether by fortune's favor or sheer luck, within half a day, King aerial squad discovered three unconscious individuals between Udon and Hakumai.
They were found clinging tightly to each other, stomachs filled with seawater, barely alive.
"Which one of you is Kozuki Hiyori?" Caesar asked coolly, eyeing the three standing before him.
They nervously watching Caesar every move.
Hiyori, with her gentle beauty and graceful figure, was renowned as Wano's most beautiful woman.
As her delicate lips parted to speak, Shinobu pulled her back.
Kiku immediately declared "Me. I am Kozuki Hiyori."
Caesar smirked, shaking his head in amusement.
Pointing at Kiku, he said "Don't think looking like a woman makes you one. I'll ask once more—no, never mind. You, come here."
Truthfully, Caesar had known which one was Hiyori the moment he laid eyes on them.
Kozuki Hiyori, now 26 years old, was certainly not the short, stubby old woman on the left.
As for the one on the right, that was clearly a man—impossible to be Momonosuke sister.
Caesar pointed at Hiyori and the expressions of the three changed drastically.
Shinobu and Kiku stepped forward, shielding Hiyori.
"My patience is limited. If you waste any more of my time, I will destroy this country. You've already gotten a taste of what i'm capable of. Surely you don't think I'm joking."
Caesar gaze was icy, an overwhelming pressure weighing heavily on the three of them.
"Fine." Hiyori pressed her lips together, pushed Shinobu and Kiku aside and walked toward Caesar.
"Hiyori-sama!" Shinobu and Kiku cried out in alarm, but they dared not step forward—Caesar presence was simply too oppressive, even more terrifying than that of Kaido.
Hiyori stopped before Caesar, tilting her head up to meet his gaze.
Fear flickered in her eyes, but her expression remained resolute, stubbornly locking eyes with him without backing down.
"Heh, not bad."
Caesar grinned, then suddenly bent down, grabbing Hiyori slender waist and lifting her onto his lap.
Shinobu and Kiku paled in shock and lunged at Caesar without hesitation!
With a cold glare, Caesar flicked his wrist as if swatting away flies.
A violent gust of wind erupted out of nowhere, swirling like a tornado around Shinobu and Kiku, lifting them off their feet and hurling them out of the hall.
Outside, pirate guards stationed at the door swiftly seized the two, efficiently cuffing them.
A cat-woman pirate slinked to the entrance, timidly asking.
"Caesar-sama, do you have any orders?"
"Nothing. Take those two away—no need to be too harsh on them" Caesar said.
"Yes." The cat-woman bowed obediently and retreated.
Hearing Caesar words, Hiyori tense expression eased slightly, her clear eyes fixed on him.
Gazing at Hiyori beautifull face, Caesar felt an inexplicable stir in his chest.
Almost as if compelled, he reached out and pinched her chin between his fingers.
"Kozuki Hiyori, daughter of Kozuki Oden. Tell me, how should I deal with you?" Caesar loomed over her, his jagged teeth bared in a menacing grin.
Hiyori remained defiant. "Do what you will—kill me, torture me, it makes no difference. I am Kozuki Oden daughter. I will never submit to you!"
"Borororo! Amusing, very amusing! You're far more impressive than that fool of a brother of yours—and much easier on the eyes too. Borororo!"
Hiyori's face paled. "You've seen my brother Momonosuke? Where is he?"
Ignoring her question, Caesar continued "I've rebuilt my forces and ready to expand my dominion. A tiny country like Wano holds no value to me anymore. Hiyori, tell me—should I just leave? Or should I destroy this place before I go?"
He said such a terrifying thing while staring into Hiyori beautiful eyes, making her tremble.
Her stubborn composure began to crack, her poise slipping away.
Hiyori looked at him in panic, lips quivering.
After a long pause, she finally pressed her red lips together and asked.
"What do you want me to do?"
"Bororo, smart! What a clever little girl, you understood my meaning so quickly."
Caesar burst into laughter. Talking to someone as sharp as Hiyori was truly nice.
Caesar stared into Hiyori eyes like a hungry wolf.
"Hiyori, become my concubine. Before I leave, I'll hand over the position of Wano Country's ruler to you. In return, you'll establish weapon factories in Wano according to my instructions and supply me with weapons. What do you say?"
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