RNP Chapter 284, Section 2: The Actor's One-Armed Dance
Chapter 284, Section 2: The Actor's One-Armed Dance
Chapter 284, Part Two: The Actor's One-Armed Dance
[Jiuli, Tianyue Pavilion]
Bazel remained seated on the balcony, even as it was raining heavily.
An invisible wind forms a thin film in the air, preventing rain from entering.
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He put down his teacup and picked up the microphone.
Snap—
"Bazel, White Dance mission complete."
"Thank you for your hard work, Jin."
"When the sun rises today, notify the entire city of Baiwu. Baiwu will immediately join the Jiuli transformation program."
"Kozuki Sukiyaki will immediately head to Hakumai and renovate the castle there as soon as possible."
"How are things in the other areas now?" Jin asked.
Bazel looked up at the still dim sky.
"Now?
"They should have entered the Flower Capital by now. I heard from Hanafza that Orochi used some means to get the nobles there to temporarily lend him their private armies."
"Add to that the more than a thousand traitors within the Allied Forces, and that's enough for Orochi to secure victory."
squeak~~
As the man got up, the recliner creaked as it returned to its original position.
"Ashi and I are about to set off for the Flower Capital. The second act of the drama is underway, and I can't miss the climax, the final dance."
"Jing, prepare to welcome the new era."
"—You're still as lazy as ever. You never do things yourself when you can solve them with your brain."
"I'll take that as a compliment."
Bazel picked up the Den Den Mushi.
"I would prefer an outcome where the war is won without bloodshed, but unfortunately, not every war can be won as I wish."
"
After jokingly scolding Bazel a few times, the Den Den Mushi then inquired about Kaido's whereabouts.
"Kaido————"
Bazel recalled Kaido's cursing and swearing and said helplessly, "That idiot thought he could have a good fight today and was so excited that he didn't sleep all night."
"After finding out about my script, he scolded me and left, saying he was going to find a place to drink and watch a play."
"I reckon he's probably with Kurozumi Orochi right now, since that pavilion built amidst cherry blossoms is the best place to watch the movie."
"Mr. Kaido probably won't trust you anymore."
The Den Den Mushi winked at Bazel, gloating, "If every battle were this easy as today, Mr. Kaido would definitely kick you out of the Beasts Pirates."
"He doesn't like to reap the rewards without sowing."
"I know."
Bazel entered the house, greeted the dressed-up Tianyue Shi, and went downstairs first.
"So I changed the script at the last minute, intending to use the resurrection of a great monster as the ending of this play."
"Kaido will be shocked when he finds out, after all—"
Leaving the attic, Tengetsu tactfully took the Den Den Mushi.
Then he jumped onto the head of the transforming Yamata no Orochi.
"The author who wrote the script will personally take part, and the great yokai will usher in a new era."
Meanwhile, the Flower Capital.
The allied forces broke through the encirclement and charged out from the southeast of Rakshasa Town, advancing all the way into the Great Serpent City.
"Miyuki, I feel like something's not right!"
Shimotsuki Yasuie, his hat missing and covered in blood, looked grave.
"Our journey has been so smooth, it feels like a dream."
"Tempura, you think so too, right?"
"How could the samurai responsible for guarding you get drunk because of the celebration?! How could Kurozumi Orochi be so foolish!"
Amatsuki Tempura, a criminal who failed to assassinate Kurozumi Orochi and later fled to Kuri.
After being captured by Babel, Amatsuki chose to spare his life and eventually imprisoned him in a cell in the Flower Capital, Rakshasa Town.
Rain Moon Tempura touched the cold blade, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"Whether it goes smoothly or not is none of my business; this time, I will definitely kill Kurozumi Orochi!"
"Last time, the assassination attempt failed because of the Pipa Master's barrier technique. This time, I will absolutely not utter another word!"
Shimotsuki Yasuie and Fuyuki Miyuki exchanged a glance, both instantly understanding each other's helplessness.
Amatsuki Tempura had lost his mind; his time in prison had made this usually impulsive daimyo colleague even more impulsive.
"Where's Kanjuro?" Fuzuki Miyuki suddenly asked curiously.
"I haven't seen him since the beginning. Did we get separated?"
Frost Moon Yasuie pointed behind them: "I saw him rushing towards the back with a solemn expression. Something must have happened there."
"Perhaps they are pursuers who have sobered up—"
"Report!!"
Suddenly, a warrior covered in blood rushed in from behind.
"A large number of samurai bearing the Kurozumi family crest have appeared behind us. Lord Kanjuro is leading his troops to resist them. Tell the three daimyo not to pay any attention to them."
"Lord Kanjuro also said,"
"If he unfortunately dies in battle, please carry on with his will and be sure to kill General Kurozumi Orochi!"
Pursuers from behind!?
"As expected! I knew the raid couldn't have gone so smoothly!"
Shimotsuki Yasuie wanted to stop and return to provide support, but was stopped by Fuutsuki Miyuki.
"keep going!"
Shimotsuki Yasuie's expression changed slightly: "But Kanjuro, he—"
"The fighter jets cannot be delayed!"
Ugetsu Tempura's expression grew increasingly gloomy.
"I know that Lord Kanjuro's chances of survival are slim, but that's precisely why!"
"We cannot let them sacrifice themselves in vain!"
"That young man truly lives up to his reputation as Oden's retainer; I acknowledge his loyalty!"
"Excellent!" Fengyue Yujie waved his hand, signaling the troops to speed up. "Not only can we not retreat now, we must also increase our marching speed!"
"Only by killing Kurozumi Orochi as quickly as possible can we return to support Kanjuro!"
"Pass down the message: speed things up! You must breach the gate of the Great Serpent's Pavilion within half an hour!"
"Yes, Lord Daimyo!!"
[Inside the tower where the General's Mansion is located in Great Serpent City]
The sound of a shamisen playing came from somewhere in the room.
"As expected of the courtesan Gion, your singing is truly beautiful!"
The charcoal-faced serpent, flushed from drinking, embraced the woman beside him, his greedy eyes sweeping over Gion, who was two meters away.
"From this day forward, my regime will be completely secure!"
"Brother Kaido, thank you so much for helping me guard this area this time!"
"Ooh-hoo-hoo"
Kaido tilted his head back and drank the wine in his bowl dry.
"We're all on the same side, Orochi, why are you being so polite!"
"Yes, yes, I was too inexperienced. I deserve to be punished, I deserve to be punished!"
After tilting his head back and finishing the drink, Kurozumi Orochi laughed again.
His eyes were filled with madness and distortion.
If Kanjuro hadn't secretly contacted him, he probably would have been caught off guard by that group.
But having made preparations, Orochi was no longer worried.
Especially the man who sat down to drink with me.
Kaido of the Beasts!!
This guy is an incredibly powerful monster!
Those criminals are no match for him!
In this round, Orochi is definitely going to win!
"Hahaha~~ Wait until this war is over!"
boom! !
Kurozumi Orochi slammed his hand on the table, his expression suddenly turning ferocious.
"This general intends to kill everyone connected to the Frostmoon Clan, the Windmoon Clan, and the Rainmoon Clan!"
"all!!"
"The descendants of sinners will only be sinners!!"
"Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity!"
"General."
Fu Lu Shou appeared in the shadows at the corner of the room, but unusually, he did not kneel down on one knee.
"Collect the list I mentioned. I'll teach these people a lesson. Throw the women into the brothel, and behead all the men!"
"Yes, General—my lord."
Behind the screen behind Orochi, Kurozumi Seramaru, who had been observing the situation, frowned deeply.
The situation seems to have changed —
Muchan hadn't contacted them for many days. Orochi only thought the mission target was troublesome, but a strange sense of unease arose in his heart.
And this ninja—
Kurozumi Semimaru was about to say something when Kaido's voice came at that moment.
"Oh~ they've broken in, Orochi. You can arrange for your men to prepare for an attack."
Kaido stood up and went to the window, watching a line of fire stretch from the southeast all the way down to the bottom of the attic.
"These guys are pretty quick. I saw those sinners you mentioned."
My mind went, "What?! So fast?!"
The arrogance on Orochi's face vanished, replaced by fear and panic.
"Quickly, go and notify the troops!"
"Fukurokuju, send out the ambushing samurai! Also, notify Kanjuro and tell him to speed things up. If I die, he won't live either!!!"
"Yes, General." Fu Lu Shou quickly left.
"Lord Orochi,"
Kurozumi Semimaru suddenly spoke up, "Please calm down, my barrier technique is unbreakable."
Kaido merely glanced at Kurozumi Semimaru, who was speaking with a hidden meaning.
"Don't worry, Orochi, I'll definitely make you the king of Wano Country!"
"If I can't do it, then cut off my head and use it as a chamber pot."
Perhaps because of Kaido's protection, Orochi breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's right!"
"As long as you, Semimaru and Kaido, are here, my position as Shogun will be as secure as Mount Fuji!"
"Keep playing the music!"
"This general is going to drink himself into oblivion today!!"
"Kill them!!"
"The wicked Kurozumi Orochi is inside! Charge with me, Amatsuki Tempura!"
Leading the charge, Amatsuki Tempura unleashed a slash that slew down the enemies blocking his path.
The scalding blood splashed on his face further boosted the morale of the surrounding warriors.
"Follow Lord Amatsuki in battle! Slay the sinner Kurozumi Orochi!"
"Kill the sinners and restore clear skies to Wano Country!"
"Rush!!!"
Bang--!!
The attic door was kicked open, and the three daimyo and the samurai who rushed out of the ambush were locked in combat.
"Ugetsu-sama, Shigetsu-sama, and Fugetsu-sama!!"
Just then, Kanjuro, with several hideous, bloody gashes on his face, charged in with his men.
"Kanjuro!!!"
"Well done, Kanjuro! I'm so glad you're still alive!"
"Now is not the time to talk about these things!"
Kanjuro looked extremely anxious.
"I have done my best, but the enemy has simply too many soldiers lying in ambush!"
"We must kill Kurozumi Orochi as quickly as possible and end this war with his head!"
Without giving the three a chance to refuse, Kanjuro raised his arms and shouted.
"Charge! Clear a path for the three lords!!!"
Immediately afterwards, a hundred samurai with black cloth strips tied around their foreheads rushed out one after another.
They carved a bloody path through the crowd with the air of "elites".
"oh!!"
Seeing this, Amatsuki Tempura's eyes lit up: "Kanjuro, your men are quite formidable! I didn't expect you to have such an elite force hidden away!"
Kanjuro glared at his subordinate.
How could he not know his own character?
This isn't fierceness at all; it's just that Orochi's men would back down and retreat when they see someone with black cloth strips tied around their necks.
This was to allow the leader of the rebel army to walk into the trap alone.
This is a classic case of luring someone into a trap!
"Enough with the talk, my lords. These people are none other than myself—ah!!!"
"Kanjuro!!"
With his left arm severed, Kanjuro pushed away the enemy who had wounded him, his eyes red with anger.
Under the dark, rainy night, the actor's performance reached its peak.
"Walk!!"
"My lords, my lowly life is not worth your pity!"
"The future of Wano Country rests in the hands of the three of you!!!"