While the Overlord Pirates Alliance and the Rocks Pirates clashed in the New World, construction was in full swing on the outskirts of Amigasa Village in Wano Country.
At the frontlines, Redfield, Golden Lion Shiki, and Newgate dominated the battlefield. Those who succumbed to Redfield's mental test and pledged loyalty were accepted, while the rest were forced into hard labor. Some were sent back to the new city for construction, while others were dispatched to the Udon Quarry. Finally, Brook's seastone quarry was operational, with Udon's daimyo, Uzuki Maikan, assisting in recruiting skilled seastone craftsmen at high wages.
Meanwhile, Shakky moved like a wealthy merchant in Amigasa, spending platinum to acquire famous swords, weapons, shops, and land. If not for their strength and Uzuki Maikan's protection, they would have likely been targeted by local forces.
In the newly developing city, a surprising leader emerged—Tom the Fishman, a renowned shipbuilder, turned out to be an expert in construction. Under his precise command and with an army of captured bandits possessing considerable strength, construction progressed rapidly. With the abundant resources from the nearby Village forest and stone deposits, everything needed was within reach.
To further streamline the process, Chef Streusen utilized his Fruit powers to transform construction waste and miscellaneous scraps into food for the captives. Frugal yet somewhat ruthless, his efficiency ensured the labor force remained fed and productive.
From above, Brook and Charlotte Linlin overlooked the city's rapid development. Managing such a large operation was surprisingly effortless with their capable subordinates handling the details. They only needed to issue commands.
"Linlin, did you understand the Ryuo Haki techniques Redfield recorded?" Brook asked, observing the industrious workers below. With the city running smoothly, he was eager to check on Kuri's battle situation and assess his crew's progress in mastering Ryuo.
"Don't worry, Brother Brook, I'm confident I'll master it within a month!" Charlotte Linlin declared. With her monstrous strength and physique, cultivating Armament Haki—and by extension, Ryuo—was far easier for her than for most.
"Good. Now, let's fly to Kuri!" Brook announced.
"Alright, Brother Brook!" Charlotte Linlin responded enthusiastically. Controlling Thunder Cloud Zeus, she stormed toward Kuri, their journey marked by scattered prisoners of war and Hell Pirates' banners raised along the way.
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At the same time, Okobore Village, a run-down town near Kuri Region, had fallen under Redfield's complete control. All surrounding villages had surrendered, leaving only Kuri Regions last gang bosses holed up within its walls.
Golden Lion Shiki and Newgate had no interest in storming Kuri Castle. Instead, they took Kozuki Oden and a few of his retainers and floated toward Atama, seeking out the Ashura Family—the largest bandit force in the region.
Kuri underworld was ruled by an alliance of declining samurai families, most of whom had once followed the Kurozumi Clan in a failed rebellion three decades ago. After their defeat, they fled to Kuri and integrated with the existing gangs, forming a loose but powerful criminal network. The two most dominant families, the Chiyo-ryu and Fukugami-ryu, were skilled in both samurai swordsmanship and ninjutsu, making them formidable adversaries.
The traditional underworld clans of Kuri, including the Hattori, Sarutobi, and Saemon families, had maintained their influence for years. However, none had ever broken the Kozuki family's iron grip on Wano, leaving them exiled to Kuri's lawless lands. Over the years, they absorbed countless refugees, criminals, and fallen warriors, steadily amassing power. However, their fragmented leadership prevented true unity, resulting in endless power struggles and stagnation.
"This new enemy is powerful," murmured Fukugami Rei, leader of the Fukugami Clan. "Their lightning techniques surpass even our most skilled sorcerers. What do we do?"
Despite leading the strongest faction in Kuri Region, he was pragmatic. If resistance seemed futile, he had no qualms about surrendering to ensure survival.
"I've seen some of those so-called samurai before," scoffed Hattori Yazo, an ex-mafia boss. "Fools still clinging to the dream of Kozuki rule. But that lightning-wielding outsider… he's different. He's not from Wano."
Yazo winced as his wounds throbbed—a painful reminder of his previous defeat.
"Who can handle that lightning sorcerer?"
"I suspect he's a true sorcerer," another leader speculated. "We should use seastone weapons and sea water. Historically, those have been the most effective countermeasures against sorcery."
"Agreed. We'll launch a major counterattack and test his limits." Fukugami Rei made his decision. He had no intention of surrendering unless absolutely necessary. Preparations for seastone weapons and seawater-based attacks began immediately.
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Elsewhere, atop a floating island, Golden Lion Shiki, Newgate, Kozuki Oden, and their group hovered over the bandit stronghold on Atama.
Inside the bandit hall, a pink-haired, heavyset man with a samurai-style ponytail sensed the approaching danger through his Observation Haki. His instincts screamed that a great threat was descending upon them.
"Take our son and hide," he ordered his wife.
"Father, don't you want to play with me anymore?" a chubby, pink-haired child with a matching ponytail pouted, oblivious to the tension.
(TL: The child is Ashura Doji in Anime and the name of his father Is also Ashura Doji coz i got lazy thinking other names for him)
"Go hide, boy. Daddy has a fight to win. I'll be back soon," Ashura Doji, leader of the Ashura Clan and Kuri's bandit king, reassured his son. He exchanged a meaningful glance with his wife before grabbing his blade and stepping outside. His brother, Ashura Pengnan, and a group of his most loyal followers followed suit.
As they emerged, they gazed up at the floating island with a mix of awe and dread. Was this enemy truly a sorcerer? Could they make the earth itself rise into the skies?
The battle for Kuri was about to begin.
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Golden Lion Shiki and Newgate both sensed the beast-like aura radiating from the bandit leader below. It was as fierce and oppressive as that of a top-tier swordsman.
"Hahahaha! Newgate, looks like I picked the right opponent this time! He's strong—I can go all out against him!"
Shiki burst into laughter as he manipulated the floating island, sending it crashing down. The sheer pressure was like a meteorite plummeting from the sky, terrifying the bandits into a frenzied retreat.
"One-Sword Style: Ashura Mist Demon Slash!"
Ashura Doji placed his hand on the hilt of his blade, sprinting forward to build momentum. In an instant, he drew his sword, unleashing a massive white crescent-shaped slash of sword energy that tore toward the falling island.
"You think splitting my island is that easy?!"
"Lion: Sky Severance!"
Shiki wasn't about to back down. He unsheathed Oten and Kogarashi, crossing his blades as he sent a powerful X-shaped slash to counter Doji's attack.
BOOM!
A thunderous explosion shook the air. Shiki's sword energy was dispersed, but Doji's attack also weakened, failing to split the island completely. Even so, the island continued its descent with unstoppable force, crashing toward the bandits' base in Mount Atama.
With another swift slash, Doji managed to cleave the island in half, though it lacked the power of his previous attack. The massive debris still rained down, obliterating the luxurious hideout of the bandits, leaving them with devastating losses.
"Uncle Shiki is amazing! I want that kind of sorcery too!"
Kozuki Oden exclaimed in excitement as he and his companions landed safely at the bandit stronghold atop a platform controlled by Shiki's powers.
The five retainers of the Samurai immediately surrounded Oden, forming a protective barrier. Meanwhile, Newgate and Shiki stood at the front, their overwhelming presence casting a shadow over the bandits who were now gathering under Ashura Doji's command.
"Oi, why are you all surrounding me? I still have time to fight, you know!"
Oden scowled at his guards, annoyed that they were treating him as if he were weak or incapable.
"Brother, that's the uniform of the Kozuki Clan's Oniwabanshu Samurai!"
Ashura Pengnan recognized the armor of their enemies and quickly warned his older brother, Doji. "Could it be… that the Kozuki Clan is launching a direct attack on us?!"
"What terrifying sorcery…"
Ashura Doji expression turned grim as he eyed Shiki and Newgate. The blond swordsman's blade skills were only slightly inferior to his own, but his ability to manipulate the land itself was truly fearsome.
"Gurararara! The Kozuki Clan has already leased Kuri to our Hell Pirates. You bandits have two choices: surrender, or we'll crush you and put you to work!"
Newgate grinned. He particularly liked the term "reform through labor." While he despised slavery and forced servitude, he also knew that Brook wasn't the type to show mercy to criminals.
"Hmph! The Ashura Family has ruled Mount Atama for generations! We won't let you trample over us like this! If you want to take this land, you'll have to defeat me first!"
Ashura Doji had long been a feared bandit lord. His gang had a deep-rooted grudge against the ruling elites, frequently robbing the wealthy and, at times, distributing some of their spoils to the poor in the desolate towns.
"Hahahaha! Newgate, this is lawless territory—only the strong make the rules! These guys don't even fear the Kozuki Clan, so why would they care about leases and agreements? Let's just fight!"
Golden Lion Shiki had already locked onto Ashura Doji's as his target. He refused to let Newgate steal his prey. Without another word, he charged forward, his twin blades flashing as he struck.
At the same time, Ashura Pengnan lunged at Newgate, trying to keep him occupied so his brother could deal with the golden-haired swordsman.
"Gurarara! You're underestimating me?"
Newgate laughed, unfazed by the attack. With a single powerful swing of his naginata, he sent Pengnan flying. Though his weapon wasn't the Supreme Grade blade Murakumogiri, it was still a fearsome weapon in his hands.
Had Newgate already mastered Ryuo Haki, this strike would have been fatal. His raw strength alone was devastating, but with the proper mastery of Wano's advanced Armament Haki, he would soon surpass even Shiki. Within a week, he expected to refine his Ryuo. If he awakened Conqueror's Haki as well, he could truly stand at the top.
The bandits froze in shock. Their second-in-command had been taken out in an instant!
Seizing the opportunity, Kozuki Oden dashed forward and began cutting down the bandits. The Oniwabanshu Samurai hurriedly followed, covering him as they fought like a royal guard, ensuring their charge wouldn't be injured or shot down.
"Pengnan!"
Ashura Doji forced Shiki back and rushed to his fallen brother's side. He found him lying in a massive crater, coughing up blood, his breathing weak.
The moment Doji touched him, his face darkened. Pengnan's arm was broken, several ribs shattered, and his internal organs were damaged. That monstrous giant had inflicted such severe injuries with a single blow!
"I was too careless… I stubbornly went for a direct clash…"
Ashura Pengnan gritted his teeth. As a swordsman, he had recklessly chosen to test his strength against Newgate in a contest of raw power. He had only intended to stall the enemy, but he had gravely underestimated the little giant's sheer might.
Despite the pain, he struggled to his feet. However, he could no longer fight. His right forearm—the one he used to wield his sword—was broken, and he had no skill in using his left hand.
"Brother… I've messed up. The rest is up to you. If we can't win, surrender for now. Don't fight to the death… your son still needs you."
Pengnan's voice was weak, but his words were clear. He had finally recognized just how powerful their enemies were. He also saw the Kozuki Samurai slaughtering their men, the bandits fleeing in terror.
They had underestimated the enemy's strength. More importantly, they hadn't anticipated facing a sorcerer who could fly and manipulate the land. If not for that, these two monsters would have clashed with the warriors of Kuri first before reaching Mount Atama!
"That's enough! Stop this pointless slaughter! I'll fight you one-on-one to decide this! If I win, you retreat! If I lose, we surrender!"
Ashura Doji roared, stopping Oden and his retainers from cutting down more of his men. Did these so-called samurai have no honor? They were butchering people who had no chance of fighting back!
The Oniwabanshu Samurai's mission was simple—protect Kozuki Oden at all costs. Any threat to him was to be eliminated immediately.
Hearing Doji's challenge, Oden, who was still in a frenzy, was suddenly lifted off the ground by Newgate.
"Murderous intent like that isn't suited for a kid."
Newgate frowned as he studied Oden. This was the son of Wano's ruler and its future shogun. Yet, he was reckless, bloodthirsty, and without control.
It seemed he needed a lesson.
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