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Chapter 280 Madness, I Alone Am Supreme - Black Charcoal General

Chapter 280 Madness, I Alone Am Supreme - Black Charcoal General

Rambo glanced at the head that had rolled to the ground, and his figure gradually grew taller.

"The Night Owl Group left two people to clean up the mess and two people to collect the bodies. Afterwards, they demanded an explanation from the Kurozumi clan for the crime of assassinating the daimyo."

"Yes, Chief!"

"Ashura Child,"

Ashura Doji looked at the bureau chief, who was not even as tall as his calf.

"Tonight, I will lead the other members of the Night Owl Group to work overtime and make sure to investigate all dangerous individuals in Tianyue City who are trying to harm the Great Name."

""

"Not a single one can be spared."

"Understood, Director."

Ashura Child wiped the blood from the blade. "Leave four of you to clean up the scene, the rest of you follow me!!"

Tian Yue looked up at the clear crescent moon, then turned and walked home.

"The Moon of the Sky will surely usher in a new era for Wano Country. Enel, let's go back and rest. There are other things waiting for us to deal with tomorrow."

Enel withdrew the fruit's transformation, and his body gradually shrank to less than two meters.

"Big sister, that fat guy stole my credit!"

Toki reached out and gently stroked Enel's head.

"I know you're the best. If it weren't for Enel this time, the enemy might have escaped successfully."

Hehehe~~

Enel stood with his hands in his pockets, grinning foolishly.

"It's alright, actually I'm not as good as my older sister said♪~~~"

"Oh, right, Big Sister!"

As if remembering something, Enel suddenly pulled a book out of his back pocket.

"This is a new textbook that your older brother specially commissioned for you, right? Is what's written in it really useful?"

"It will definitely work, Enel!"

When Tengetsu speaks, her voice is very soft.

"Bazaar always said that the next generation is a blank slate, and if we don't put effort into education, Wano Country will still end up like it is now."

"We must not only focus on the present, but also think about the future."

"Our ancestors planted the trees so that future generations could enjoy the shade. Hundreds of years from now, our descendants will not have to work as hard as they do now."

"They only need to follow the established procedures and govern the country according to what Bazeir left behind."

Under the moonlight, the two figures grew longer and longer.

"Is that so? Big brother is really amazing."

"Why didn't I think of this?"

"Looks like I haven't quite captured the essence of my older brother's style, my dear sister!"

"When we get back, tell me more about your older brother!"

The boy's deliberately lowered, coquettish voice was swallowed by the darkness.

"No, Enel, I need to rest. I have to go to Boro Town for an inspection tomorrow."

"Just half an hour, please, sister~~"

"No! Go back and get some sleep too. I'll tell you more of Bazel's adventure stories tomorrow if I have time."

Meanwhile, in the Flower Capital Serpent City—

"Have a safe journey, Kaido-nii!"

"Let's come back for drinks again next time!"

Kurozumi Orochi stood outside the attic waving goodbye with a look of reluctance on his face.

Once the azure dragon disappeared into the night, the reluctance on his face vanished instantly.

"Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity".

A figure leaped out of the darkness.

"General."

"Notify the samurai squad to begin arresting anyone who dares to spread rumors about me tomorrow."

"Whether nobles or commoners, anyone who dares to discuss it will be arrested and imprisoned for treason!"

The black charcoal serpent clenched its fists, its expression ferocious and terrifying.

Like a hyena that will devour its prey.

"Since those people refuse to listen to me, then I'll utterly destroy Wano Country!"

"Turn this country into an arms-producing nation!!"

"As long as the Beasts Pirates are around, I'll still be able to hold onto my position as Shogun!"

"I'm a general!!"

"It's the invincible General Kuroko!!!"

"Heh~ Gaa gaa gaa!"

"No one can defy General Kuroko's rule!"

"Nobles won't do! Great names won't do! Nobody will do!!"

'

"Anyone who dares to resist, I'll chop off their head!"

Huff, huff —

After venting his anger, Kurozumi Orochi turned around and staggered into the attic.

"I am..."

"He is the true heir of Wano Country, and an unparalleled shogun."

Once the swaying figure of the black charcoal serpent had completely disappeared into the darkness, Fukurokuju slowly rose to his feet.

His gaze remained unwavering as he looked up at the sky.

Swish swish————

Several figures leaped out of the darkness.

"Daikoku, Hanzo, Sarutobi."

"team leader!"

"You heard it too. Notify the samurai squad to arrest the person spreading the rumors in the name of General Kurozumi."

"Yes, Captain!"

"Raizō".

The dark clouds in the sky were blown away by the wind, and the moonlight shone down on a large-faced ninja.

"Is there anything I can do for you?" Raizo walked to the opposite side of Fukurokuju.

Fu Lu Shou opened his mouth, but the words he uttered were drowned out by the howling night wind.

Raizo's eyes widened, but he quickly returned to normal.

"—Go and accomplish this, Raizo."

"With the General about to ascend to the throne, this is the only gift we, the Imperial Guards, can offer."

"Those who cannot see the situation clearly, kill them."

"Those loyal to the Black Charcoal, kill."

"Anyone who speaks ill of the general shall be torn to pieces."

"I want this great snake city—"

"There can only be one voice, and that is General Tengetsu's voice."

"I don't care how many people die, even if all the samurai here are wiped out."

"That good-for-nothing Kurozumi Orochi won't find out. I'll transfer new samurai from Hanafza's side to fill the squad."

Fu Lu Shou stepped into the darkness, leaving only a murmur.

"Everything was for the founding of the nation."

Raizo turned and retreated into the darkness, his figure transforming into a bubble swallowed by the darkness.

"Everything was for the founding of the nation."

A few days later—

Wano Country, Ringo

A male figure wearing a fur coat walked into Frostmoon City.

"Huh? Who are you?"

"I am a samurai under Lord Oden!"

The samurai blocking Shimotsuki Ushimaru's path gripped the hilts of their swords.

"Your Excellency appears highly suspicious!"

"Wearing a hood and a face mask, could he be a traitor?!"

Shimotsuki Ushimaru glanced at the samurai who had already drawn his sword, but did not react.

"I remember the lord of Shimotsuki Castle is Shimotsuki Ushimaru, right? When did Oden's subordinates become able to manage affairs of Shimotsuki Castle across regions?"

"How dare you! You address Lord Oden by his given name!"

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The leader waved his hand and said, "Guards, seize him and take him to jail for interrogation!"

"This is the most chaotic time in Frostmoon City; we absolutely cannot afford to be careless!"

"That's really something—"

With a sigh, Shimotsuki Ushimaru untied his face towel and hood.

"I am Shimotsuki Gyuumaru, the lord of Shimotsuki Castle. Do you still wish to arrest me?"

The warriors' expressions changed slightly.

The onlookers whispered amongst themselves.

"It's really Shigetsugi Gyumaru-sama!!"

"The daimyo is back; those nobles will probably be quite startled, won't they?"

"Wasn't it said that the daimyo was assassinated by villains? What's going on now? Is it a ghost?!"

'

""

Shimotsuki Gyuumaru glanced around.

"Gentlemen, I am merely going to Jiuli to investigate the local customs and culture."

"When were you assassinated by villains?"

"Furthermore, do you all really believe that this Bell Queen is capable of defeating me?"

Upon hearing this, the previously chaotic conversation instantly shifted.

"It really is the daimyo!!"

"Only a Daimyo would be so confident, that's right, it's definitely Lord Shimotsuki Ushimaru!"

Shimotsuki Ushimaru glanced at the awkwardly stunned samurai who dared not move, and let out a muffled groan.

"Make way! I need to return to Daming Prefecture!"

As news of the daimyo's return spread, Shimotsuki Ushimaru gradually sensed something was amiss.

The way those commoners looked at him—

Why do you look at it like it's a joke?

"Halt! Who goes there?!"

Upon seeing the gatekeeper who recognized him but pretended not to know, Shimotsuki Ushimaru frowned.

"I am Shimotsuki Ushimaru, the lord of Shimotsuki Castle. Are you blind?!"

"The Daimyo of Frost Moon City?"

The two warriors who blocked the way with their spears exchanged a glance and burst into laughter.

"This isn't Shimotsuki Castle, it's Oden Castle."

"You're no longer a daimyo, Shimotsuki Gyuumaru!"

"To show consideration for Lord Oden's hard work, the General specially assigned Suzugo, which was not guarded by a daimyo, to Lord Oden's territory."

"The current daimyo is Lord Kanjuro, a retainer of Lord Oden!"

Shimotsuki Gyuwan looked grim as he looked up at the sign hanging outside the inner pavilion.

【Oden Castle】

"I am not dead, and Kurozumi Orochi is merely a acting shogun. What right does he have to dismiss me from my position as daimyo?!"

""

"A madman!"

The warrior on the left assumes an attacking stance.

"Leave Oden Castle! Or don't blame me for throwing you in jail!!"

Shimotsuki Ushimaru originally wanted to draw his sword and kill the samurai who looked down on him, but then he saw the other samurai who had been attracted by the commotion.

He loosened the hilt of his sword, put on his hood, and silently left.

"Pah! Bah!"

"Daimyo? Who does he think he is? The current daimyo is Lord Kanjuro!"

"Don't be angry. Let's go have a good drink after work. We didn't have such a comfortable life when Shimotsuki Gyuumaru was in charge here."

Half a day later, the sky over Frostmoon City gradually darkened.

In a tavern, Shimotsuki Gyumaru picked up a glass and tasted the scalding hot sake, showing no sign of the dejection or despondency one would expect from someone down on their luck.

"Lord Shimotsuki is in high spirits; he can even drink wine."

Shimotsuki Gyuumaru didn't turn around to see who was speaking, focusing instead on refilling his empty glass.

"Evening Glory's Ah-Die, why have you, the leader of this underground force, sent people to search for me?"

After sitting down at the table opposite Shimotsuki Beef Balls, A-Die took off her hood.

"This humble woman is unwilling to accept Kanjuro's responsibility as acting daimyo."

Seeing the woman put her fingers into her wine glass, Shimotsuki Ushimaru frowned slightly.

But when he saw the pattern the woman drew on the table with her wet fingers, his expression showed obvious surprise.

A waning moon and a petrel flying towards the crescent moon.

Looking around, Shimotsuki Ushimaru asked in the softest voice, "Are you General Shi's man?"

Adie nodded and casually wiped away the pattern on the table.

"Strictly speaking, he is actually my husband. He is the daimyo of Tenzuki. I just joined him along with my husband."

Frost Moon Beef Ball never expected that things would take a turn for the better; just a moment ago he was worrying about how to regain power.

The next moment, friendly forces came to us.

After a brief moment of thought, Shimotsuki Gyuumaru understood the other party's purpose in contacting him.

"You intend to help me reclaim my position as daimyo?"

Adie shook her head: "You're overthinking it. Your ex's name."

"No matter how powerful we are, we are still an underground force that cannot be brought into the light."

"No matter what Kurozumi Orochi does, he is still the shogun whose word is law."

"The common people will not recognize the rights of the daimyo that you have reclaimed by force."

"If you want to take back what belongs to you, you can only wait patiently until General Tengetsu ascends to the position and, in the General's name, re-grant you the title of Daimyo of Suzugo."

"So, what brings you here?"

"I can offer you a safe place to stay, Shimotsuki-kun."

Adie's lips curled slightly upwards, and she held a folding fan in her hand that was out of place for the season after the bell.

"This is also what that person meant."

"He anticipated that you would be in such a sorry state, and specially ordered my men to wait for your return here."

"That sir said,"

"He wants you to stay quiet. He needs Kurozumi Kanjuro to take his samurai army to the Flower Capital."

"The last act of the old era is about to begin, and he doesn't want you to act recklessly and disrupt his plans."

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