RNP Page 211
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With a cold and stern expression, a famous sword at his waist, and an imposing and dignified demeanor, he was none other than Kyoshiro, the head of the "Kyoshiro family" and a renowned yakuza boss in the Flower Capital.
Behind him, in the center of the dazzling light, the "Tayu" known as the most beautiful woman in Wano Country—Komurasaki—was walking gracefully and slowly in her high wooden clogs with a unique "outward-pointing" gait.
She wore an extremely luxurious purple kimono, embroidered with intricate phoenixes and peonies in gold thread. Her magnificent headdress adorned with swaying jewels, and her face was as flawless and white as the finest porcelain. Her eyes, seemingly containing pools of autumn water, shimmered with a captivating light, easily stealing the soul of any man.
Every smile and gesture of hers was flawless, possessing both the innocence of a young girl and the allure of a mature woman, perfectly embodying the word "beauty."
The men lining both sides of the street, whether wealthy merchants or warriors, were all mesmerized, and some even fainted from the excitement.
Su Hui and his group were standing on the second floor of a teahouse, looking down at the grand scene from the railing.
Wow...what a beautiful person...
Yamato looked down at Komurasaki and couldn't help but gasp in amazement. Even as a woman herself, she had to admit that the woman named Komurasaki was breathtakingly beautiful.
Runti, however, looked completely unconvinced. She gave a loud "humph" and muttered under her breath:
"Tch, she's just a woman who sells smiles. What's so great about her? She's not even as pretty as me."
Black Maria covered her mouth and chuckled, but her gaze lingered on Little Purple for a moment, a subtle scrutiny flashing in her eyes.
As the most beautiful courtesan on Onigashima, she naturally harbored some feelings of comparison with this number one beauty of Wano Country.
Su Hui's gaze, however, saw far deeper than theirs.
He could see that beneath that flawless smile, between those captivating eyes, lay a deep-seated sorrow and hatred.
This most beautiful woman in Wano Country is nothing more than a walking corpse wearing a gorgeous mask.
"interesting."
Su Hui's lips curled up.
He turned to one of his pirate subordinates and ordered, "Go tell that guy named Kyoshiro that I want to see Komurasaki and let him name his price."
The pirate accepted the order and left.
Soon, Kyoshiro replied, his tone extremely arrogant: "Komurasaki Tayu never receives guests in private, no matter how much money is offered."
The onlookers around nodded in agreement, as if they were already used to it.
"Of course, Komurasaki Tayu is the most precious treasure of Wano Country!"
"Want to see Komurasaki Tayu? Unless you're a big shot like Kurozumi Orochi!"
Yamato said with some disappointment, "It seems we won't be able to see him."
"Since I've decided to see the person, how could I not see them?"
Upon hearing this, Su Hui let out a soft laugh, unleashing the pressure of a legendary expert upon Kyoshiro, instantly stiffening his body.
At the same time,
He casually took a heavy cloth bag from his storage space, and without even looking at it, threw it down from the second floor.
"boom!"
The bag slammed onto the ground in front of Kyoshiro, the rope burst open, and in an instant, golden light radiated outwards!
A whole bag full of gold, piled on the ground like a small mountain, its dazzling light instantly silenced the entire street. Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the pile of gold, greedy desire almost bursting from their eyes.
Even the usually aloof and cold-blooded Kuang Shilang couldn't help but slightly narrow his pupils at Su Hui's series of actions.
"now what?"
Su Hui's languid voice came from upstairs, clearly reaching everyone's ears, "Is that enough?"
Kyoshiro raised his head, his sharp gaze piercing through the crowd and meeting Su Hui's eyes on the second floor.
He remained silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.
Rules are rigid, but gold can make them flexible, not to mention that the opponent is a terrifyingly strong person whom even I can't defeat.
Under the allure of money, so-called "rules" are easily broken.
That night, inside the Yorozuya, the most luxurious teahouse in the Flower Capital.
Su Hui and his group were led to the most luxurious room.
Soon, the door was opened, and Xiao Zi walked in gracefully, surrounded by maids.
She changed into a more elegant kimono, which made her look even more beautiful.
She bowed gracefully to Su Hui and the others, her voice as clear as a nightingale's song: "Thank you for your generosity, sir. I am Xiao Zi, and I have come to offer you a song tonight."
After saying that, she picked up the shamisen and prepared to play.
"No need."
Su Hui interrupted her directly, saying, "I'm not interested in listening to music."
Xiao Zi paused, looked up, and a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes.
Su Hui leaned back on the cushion, looking at her with great interest, as if admiring a precious work of art.
"I spent so much money, not to listen to you play a few lousy tunes."
He reached out and lifted Xiao Zi's chin, the touch of his fingertips cool and delicate.
"Let me see if the smile of Wano Country's number one courtesan is really worth a fortune."
Xiao Zi's body stiffened, and humiliation and disgust flashed in her eyes, but her good professionalism forced her to force a stiff smile.
"My lord is joking."
No, I never joke.
Su Hui's eyes suddenly sharpened, "Especially... when looking at a princess of a fallen kingdom."
"Mitsutsuki Hiyori."
These four words, like a thunderclap, exploded in the room.
The color drained from Xiao Zi's face instantly, her pupils contracted sharply, and her feigned composure and arrogance crumbled at that moment.
"You...what did you say! I don't know!" She instinctively tried to deny it.
"Qiang——!"
A sword rang out.
A figure moved with lightning speed, appearing behind Xiao Zi without warning. The katana in his hand was already drawn, and the sharp blade was pointed directly at Su Hui's throat!
He was a man dressed in a gorgeous kimono, with heavy makeup on his face, looking like a comical clown. But at this moment, his eyes were sharp as an eagle, exuding murderous intent.
Kyoshiro, the number one yakuza boss in the Flower Capital, is also Komurasaki's protector.
However, Su Hui didn't even lift his eyelids in the face of this fatal blow.
He simply extended two fingers and, just as the blade was about to touch his skin, casually pinched it.
"Ding!"
There was a crisp sound.
The katana, imbued with Kyoshiro's entire body's Armament Haki, was firmly held between two fingers, unable to advance even an inch further.
Kyoshiro's face showed an unprecedented look of horror.
He knew all too well the power of that strike.
Even the officers of the Beasts Pirates would never dare to be so disrespectful!
But this man in front of me...
"Is this all you've got? You think you can protect your princess?"
Su Hui's tone was full of disdain.
He applied a slight pressure with his fingers.
"Crack!"
The steel-forged samurai sword snapped in two upon impact.
Kyoshiro staggered back several steps, his hand gripping the broken sword trembling slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Even though he had anticipated it and knew of Su Hui's strength.
But now, when he truly faced Su Hui, he realized that he didn't even have the chance to draw his sword in front of him.
Just who is this man?!
The atmosphere in the room instantly froze to freezing point.
Yamato and Runti were also stunned by this sudden change.
Yamato, in particular, was completely stunned when she heard the name "Kozuki Hiyori".
She stared in disbelief at the stunningly beautiful courtesan before her. Could she be... Oden's daughter?
Su Hui ignored the horrified Kyoshiro and turned his gaze back to Hiyori Kozuki, whose face was deathly pale.
"Now, can we have a nice talk?"
"You...who are you?!"
Even Hiyori Kozuki's voice trembled.
"It doesn't matter who I am."
Su Hui leaned back into his seat and slowly picked up his wine glass. "The important thing is, I want to kill Kurozumi Orochi. So, little princess of the Kozuki family, are you interested in this deal?"
Su Hui's words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a tidal wave in the hearts of Hiyori and Kyoshiro.
Hiyori's body trembled slightly as she looked at the powerful man before her, a man so strong he inspired despair, her heart filled with conflict and struggle.
The flames of revenge clashed fiercely within her as a princess.
Meanwhile, Kyoshiro, also known as Denjiro of the Nine Red Scabbards, had recovered from his initial shock.
He sheathed his broken sword and bowed deeply to Su Hui: "Your strength is unfathomable, Denjiro... I admire you. But the revival of the Kozuki family is not a transaction."
His tone was extremely solemn, reflecting both his recognition of Su Hui's strength and his wariness as a retainer.
Just then, Yamato, who had been in a daze, finally came to her senses. She rushed to Hiyori and excitedly grasped her hand:
"You...you really are Oden's daughter? I am Yamato! I've read Kozuki Oden's logbook! I admire him the most!"
Yamato's appearance instantly shattered the tense atmosphere in the room. Her clear and sincere eyes, without a trace of impurity, made Hiyori's tense heartstrings relax.
"You are... Kaido's daughter?"
Hiyori recognized Yamato's identity, a complex look flashing in her eyes.
"That guy is my father, but I'm not like him!"
Yamato quickly explained, then pointed at Su Hui and loudly testified for him, "You don't need to doubt him! He's really strong! He just fought Kaido a few days ago, from day to night, and even injured Kaido in the end! He can definitely do what he says!"
"What?!" Denjiro was shocked once again.
Could he possibly fight that monstrous Kaido to a draw, or even injure him?
When did such a person appear on this vast sea?
Hiyori's heart skipped a beat.
She re-examined Su Hui, and the image of this man became increasingly mysterious and unfathomable in her mind.
Su Hui simply smiled as he watched their interaction.
Yamato's trump card of "Oden-hype" is indeed more convincing than any words.
He stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at the night view of the Flower Capital. His voice drifted over leisurely: "My cooperation with Kaido is nothing more than mutual exploitation. His destiny is to become a stepping stone for 'Joy Boy,' and I happen to be able to help him break free from that destiny. But the prerequisite is that he has to pay enough benefits."
"As for my helping you restore your country, it's not for any justice, nor out of sympathy for your plight."
"I only want what I desire. The seastone technology of Wano Country, the skilled craftsmen, and... you, Kozuki Hiyori."
His words remained domineering and direct, without the slightest attempt to conceal them.
“I don’t need you to become my woman right now, but I need you to become my most important ally in Wano Country, a woman who can rightfully take over the country on behalf of the Kozuki family.”
"Hiyori is a princess of the Kozuki family and will not become a commodity for trade."
Denjiro's face instantly turned extremely ugly, his fists clenched involuntarily, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged.
He knew best how much suffering Rihe had endured over the past twenty years of hardship and humiliation, and naturally could not accept that his princess was being treated like an object.