One Piece: Starting with the Immortal Rocks Pirates

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Only after securing business did Dimon provide a contact number.

After obtaining the number, the Golden Lion left satisfied, looking refreshed and in high spirits.

Charlotte Linlin patted Kaido on the shoulder and grinned, "I'm going to build a country where all races can live equally. Kaido, why don't you help me?"

"I don't want to go." Kaido said with a look of disgust.

"You owe me a favor. Who do you think gave you your Azure Dragon Fruit?" Charlotte Linlin said angrily.

"I'll repay the favor, but I'll pass on joining your pirate crew."

Kaido still refused.

Charlotte Linlin then turned to Dimon: "Dimmon, come with me, let's have a child and inherit your brewing talent!"

Dimon felt a chill and quickly waved his hands, saying, "Spare me, I'm scared of you."

As he spoke, he tossed out a piece of paper with his contact number on it.

"It's better to leave without seeing him off."

"What a heartless man!"

Charlotte Linlin also left, and Longbread followed without saying a word.

The Big Mom Pirates were founded by the two of them, and after being defeated by Rocks, they joined the Rocks Pirates.

Now that the Rocks Pirates have fallen, it's time to restore the glory of the Big Mom Pirates.

Seeing this, Gloriosa looked at Shakky and suggested:

"Shakky, our lovesickness is cured, shouldn't we go back to Amazon Lily? I felt a little bad for leaving the Kuja Pirates to Tori Tomoma before."

"That's true. Without the protection of the Rocks Pirates, Beehive Island is no longer safe."

Shakky nodded and winked at Dimon: "I will search for Devil Fruits and exchange them for the Elixir of Immortality with you. Also, give me a contact number."

Dimon tossed out a piece of paper.

He had been prepared for this; he had guessed three days ago that the Rocks Pirates might be doomed.

Now that I look, it's true.

But it didn't matter to him. He had already passed through the initial developmental stage and was now a powerful figure on the high seas.

"Glug glug glug, one last drink, I'm leaving too."

Whitebeard raised his glass and drank with the rest of the crew, then stood up and said, "I really can't stand that idiot Rocks. The pirate crew I'm going to build will be like family. Damon, you..."

Dimon declined before he could even extend an invitation.

Whitebeard laughed, "Even without being invited, you'd still be a troublesome person!"

Dimon returned three days earlier than planned. How did he manage that? There's clearly a secret behind it.

However, Whitebeard was too lazy to ask any further questions; the Rocks Pirates had been an unpleasant pirate career.

He also obtained Dimon's contact information, and then picked up the Murakumogiri and left the tavern.

In the blink of an eye, there were only a few people left in the tavern.

Dimon looked at Stussy, "And you?"

"Oh, are you concerned about me?" Stussy chuckled softly. "Actually, I received an invitation from the MADS organization a while ago. I'm planning to go there and take a look. I heard they're researching something really great."

The MADS organization, also known as the Peace Institute, is headed by the genius scientist Vegapunk.

"Good luck."

Stussy took out a piece of paper, kissed it, leaving a lip print:

"Here's my Vivre Card. It's yours now. Come visit me sometime! Goodbye, Dimon~"

Dimon looked at the life card being shoved into his hand, feeling somewhat helpless. When did this woman start treating him like this?

It seems like it was about two years ago, after the Roger Pirates came here.

Stussy originally liked Whitebeard, but Whitebeard wasn't interested in her. Now this woman has taken a liking to her?

"I'll accept the Vivre Card for now," Dimon patted Kaido on the shoulder, grinning as he said.

"Hey kid, interested in joining me to seize a country?"

"Usurpation? Where?"

"Wano Country!"

Chapter 28: The Dragon and the Demon Descend upon Wano Country

Wano Country is a closed-off country that was once known as the "Land of Gold," but that was hundreds of years ago.

Today, the waters surrounding Wano Country are shrouded in storms and torrential rains year-round, with complex and turbulent currents. Ordinary ships are easily swept away by the currents and crash into the reefs in the sea, resulting in shipwreck and loss of life.

Even if you manage to avoid the reefs and get close to the island, a giant waterfall will cascade down from the towering rock face, blocking your path.

At this moment, the waterfall is 100 meters above the ground.

The sky was dark and overcast.

A massive azure dragon stood on fiery clouds, circling in the sky.

Dimon stood atop the dragon's head, his trench coat fluttering in the cold wind high above.

"This must be it, Dimon."

Kaido gazed at the view below and couldn't help but marvel at how unique the island's terrain was, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Dumon said, "With the Rocks Pirates disbanded, the Navy will be hunting down the remnants of us everywhere. This place is perfect for taking refuge."

He set his sights on Wano Country, not to seek refuge there.

His primary objective was to usurp the throne.

The secondary purpose was for one person: the foolish prince Kozuki Oden of Wano Country.

This person possesses Conqueror's Haki, making him an excellent target for absorption.

Wano Country is very close to Beehive Island; at the speed of a ship, it only takes a few days to reach it.

For him, who was riding Kaido, they arrived that evening.

While pondering, Dimon gave the order:

"Let's go, fly to Oden Castle in Kuri and take it down first."

"Hehehe... Under what pretext? Let's just form a pirate crew between the two of us."

With his mouth wide open, Kaido laughed twice, flicked his tail, and flew towards the main island of Wano Country.

"Call it the Beasts Pirates? I'll be the captain, and you'll be the first mate. No, never mind, how about a dual-captain mode?"

Damon didn't believe Kaido's idea was impromptu; he probably had it planned long ago, intending to establish his own power the day he left the Rocks Pirates.

"What pirate? No offense, but you're just being a sucker, where's your sense of perspective?"

"What kind of structure?"

"Once we take over Wano Country, we will be kings of a country, or shoguns in Wano Country, of course."

Next, Dimon gave Kaido some information about Wano Country.

Wano Country is divided into six major regions: Hanato, Kuri, Nozomi, Udon, Ringo, and Hakumai.

Among them, the Flower Capital is the royal capital, and the General's Mansion is located here.

"Then why not go to Huadu, but to Jiuli instead?"

"The current daimyo of Kuri is Kozuki Sukiyaki's son, Kozuki Oden. He's quite strong. Let's deal with him first."

When traveling with Dimon, Kaido, who was used to not thinking, immediately accelerated and flew towards Kuri.

Kuri was once a lawless zone in Wano Country, where mountain bandits roamed and evil gangs ran rampant.

Two years ago, the shogun's son, Kozuki Oden, traveled here and spent only one day wiping out all the bad guys and conquering the entire Kuri.

He integrated the talents of Jiuli and, with the assistance of several retainers, transformed Jiuli and restored order.

He subdued villains, taught them farming and construction techniques, cultivated farmland to provide food, and led the construction of facilities in the Jiuli area, earning the deep love and respect of the residents.

The people spontaneously built a castle for him and named it "Oden Castle".

It was evening.

Inside Oden Castle, in the Dining Hall.

The people of Wano Country like to sit on the ground with a low table in front of them, on which food and wine are served.

Kozuki Oden had no appetite. He rested his elbow on his knee, propped his chin on his hand, and stared blankly at the courtyard.

"How boring... Why did I have to become this daimyo? Tell me why, Kin'emon."

The samurai known as Kin'emon gave a helpless reply:

"Lord Oden, your father, the Sukiyaki Shogun, has acknowledged your achievements in Kuri. He has rescinded his order to sever ties with his son and appointed you as a daimyo. I think this is a good opportunity to ease tensions!"

Upon hearing this, Kozuki Oden's face twisted in disgust.

"But it's so boring. I've traveled all over Wano Country. What I want to do most now is leave this country and go out to sea to see the world."

"Absolutely not, Lord Oden!" Kin'emon hurriedly stopped him. "If you leave, what will happen to Kuri?"

"It's on track now, so it doesn't matter whether I'm here or not. Anyway, your retainers handle the routine government affairs."

Kozuki Oden stood up, tucked his hands into his sleeves, walked outside the dining hall, stood by the side railing, and gazed in the direction of Kuri Beach.

"I read in a book that during the time of 'Sword God' Ryoma, pirates from the outer seas frequently raided the area. How come I've never seen a single pirate in my life?"

Kin'emon followed, looking exasperated: "Lord Oden, isn't it a good thing that no pirates are attacking?"

"That's not good at all. If pirates come, I can leave with them! After all, I don't know how to navigate."

At 21 years old, Kozuki Oden was filled with longing for the outer seas.

Kin'emon was speechless. What was the meaning of his unreliable lord wanting to become a pirate all the time?

Just then, a dark cloud drifted over Jiuli City, clearly visible even at night.

Thunder rumbled through the clouds, and a colossal creature could be vaguely seen moving about within them.

"It's going to rain." Kin'emon looked up at the sky, his face beaming with joy. "It hasn't rained in so long, this is just in time. It'll be perfect for the rice paddies... Lord Oden?"

"No, that's not rain... is it... a dragon?"

Kozuki Oden was filled with excitement. His Observation Haki allowed him to clearly sense two extremely powerful auras in the clouds.

Another clap of thunder illuminated the night sky.

Even Kin'emon noticed something unusual in the brief moment of brightness.

From within the thick, mountain-like dark clouds, a claw slowly emerged, followed by a massive dragon head.

Above the dragon's head, there stands another person alone.

"What?!" Kin'emon exclaimed in shock. "What is that?!"

"A dragon! It really is a dragon!" Kozuki Oden became even more excited. "I heard that Ryuma once slew a dragon, but I thought it was just a legend. There really are dragons!"

As he spoke, he waved to the Azure Dragon above.

"Hey—! Dragon, this is Kozuki Oden! Look this way!"

Kin'emon trembled, a bad feeling creeping over him. He gritted his teeth and said, "Lord Oden, there is someone above the dragon!!"

Kaido, the Azure Dragon, hovered above Oden Castle, extending his dragon head and staring intently at the young man waving at him.

The man had long, wild black hair that gathered on top of his head into a large, round flat surface, resembling a pot lid.

His hairstyle was so striking that it was the only thing Kaido could remember at first glance.

"Dimmon, is this idiot the target?"

Amazing, Kai! He saw through Kozuki Oden's true nature at a glance.

Dimon couldn't help but chuckle. "Let's go down first, give them a heads-up, let's be polite before resorting to force."

As Kaido the Azure Dragon continued to descend, his entire body emerged from the dark clouds, and his massive Azure Dragon form instantly attracted the attention of the entire city.