SWNOVELXO Chapter 529: Chapter 43. Aftermath
[V3] - Chapter 43. Aftermath
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After the war was declared over.
The Yuto Group also quickly began taking over Wano Country.
Perhaps because the ninja cooperated with White Zetsu in lightning-fast actions, before anyone could even react, they directly toppled the Beasts Pirates, immediately intimidating the other forces and common people inside Wano.
Thus, the subsequent operations went extremely smoothly. Aside from mountain bandits and thieves being wiped out, the rest didn't resist too much.
Of course, it might also be because, for them… changing bosses once again, at worst, just meant continuing to scavenge garbage and mine ores. It wasn't a big deal, so everyone didn't care much.
And what good would it do to care, anyway?
However.
After having been oppressed for so many years, now seeing Kurozumi Orochi and the Beasts Pirates finished off, these people were quite happy.
It's just that.
Yuto really hadn't expected.
His daughter.
Uchiha Yumi had actually become the nominal supreme ruler of Wano Country.
As for Princess Kozuki Hiyori of the Kozuki Clan… with a bunch of White Zetsus staring at her, what else could she do?
She could only sigh helplessly and choose to compromise!
Before the agreed-upon time arrived, she had to keep waiting. Even if she didn't agree, it seemed they could simply transform into her and take action instead!
And honestly… being ruled by three little girls probably wouldn't be as tragic as being ruled by the Beasts Pirates!
Deep down, she still held some hope for the future.
Thus, she also cooperated with the White Zetsus in taking over all of Wano.
After that.
All the nobles within Wano were completely cleaned out by them!
Back when the Kozuki Clan was exterminated, the nobles of Wano had already been purged once… In the end, they either fled overseas or were stuck scavenging garbage in Wano.
So now, those who still claimed to be nobles were basically the ones who'd pledged allegiance to Kurozumi Orochi or the Beasts Pirates. Thus, this group of people… how could the White Zetsus possibly leave them alive?
What if they corrupted their Shogun?
One could say.
With the help of the White Zetsus…
Very quickly.
Wano Country began stepping back onto a proper track.
Much faster than Yuto had anticipated.
Afterwards.
Once a single night had passed.
All forces within Wano Country had been completely cleaned out by the ninja. Next came the task of sending the ninja back home. Of course, those who wanted to stay were free to stay.
For instance, the Bounty Hunter Travel Agency!
Truth be told.
Yuto had never imagined that Kakuzu would actually show up to help, and even capture several pirates with bounties on their heads!
[Plague] Queen was one of the ones he caught!
If he hadn't come to settle his mission payments, Yuto wouldn't have even realized it!
Next, that guy was even planning to sell off his own car, seemingly intending to save up money to buy a ship and sail the seas.
Come to think of it, that made sense.
For Kakuzu, this place was practically paved with [money].
If this guy didn't go out to sea to make a fortune, would he still be Kakuzu?
And as for the White Zetsus… some stayed behind, while the rest returned to the Ninja World. Their Kaguya-sama was still waiting for them to come back and guard her.
Although those who remained didn't seem numerous, they apparently planned to directly use the bodies of the Beasts Pirates to transform them into new White Zetsus, increasing their manpower.
Also staying behind was the Chief Elder… this old guy secretly captured a few pirates with bounties and brought them over to cash in rewards, planning to buy a ship and sail the seas to watch sunrises and sunsets.
Naturally, there was nothing wrong with that~
Only…
Could he please stop trying to trade pirates to Yuto for bounty payouts?
When refused, he'd even get angry, flaring his nostrils and glaring!
Old shameless geezer!
Helpless.
Yuto could only nod and agree, and conveniently take those people under his wing.
Moreover, each ninja village also left behind a few ninjas. After all, this was a brand-new world. For them… the resources, population, and markets here were extremely important assets. Unlike the other Ninja World… where everyone was more or less the same, and some even looked identical, making it awfully awkward to make a move.
But out here on the Grand Line, it was different.
This world…
It was big enough!
And chaotic enough!
So how could they possibly miss out on it?
Once Yuto saw that Wano Country's situation had more or less stabilized, he entrusted things to Comrade Bin-chan.
Next, it should be the Yuto Group working alongside Shogun Yumi to manage Wano Country!
Plus, with Kozuki Hiyori's help, it probably wouldn't be much of a problem.
"So, you're not planning to stay a few days?" Yuto looked at Hanabi in front of him. After staying here for one night, she was also getting ready to leave. "I could send you back in a few days, no problem."
"Forget it! Those two Hyuga Clans over there are still waiting for me to deal with them!" Hanabi sighed helplessly, rubbing the heads of the three little girls, then looked at Yuto with resentment. "It's all your fault! Why are you rushing off so quickly?!"
The alternate Ninja World had only just been [discovered] not long ago, and now they'd already stumbled on a new world.
The matters in the Ninja World over there still hadn't been resolved!
Especially the merging of the two Hyuga Clans—it wasn't as simple as just saying 'merge.' There were tons of issues to handle.
Then she smiled again. "Besides, with your abilities, it'll be pretty convenient for me to come over anytime. If I ever miss Yumi and the others, I can just pop over directly!"
"That's true!" Yuto nodded. "I'll leave the door over there open. You all can come whenever you want!"
"Well then, goodbye! And also…" Hanabi smiled and nodded at Robin, then glared [fiercely] at Yuto. "Take good care of the kids!"
After speaking—
She turned around and headed inside.
Leaving behind Yuto, who looked helpless, shaking his head. "She's already become the Shogun of Wano Country—how could she still need her father looking after her?"
Of course.
He said that, but…
When it came to Yumi and the girls… he still had to keep a close eye on them!
"Hanabi-sama is really impressive!" Robin beside him smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Yuto. "The Beasts Pirates have been annihilated! Next, the entire seas will surely be shaken. Boss, don't you want to seize the opportunity now? Become the new Pirate King? Conquer these seas?"
"What pirate—The Yuto Group is a legitimate business enterprise!" Yuto sighed with emotion, speaking seriously. "If I became a pirate, wouldn't Yumi and the girls end up as pirates' daughters? By then, wouldn't I be surrounded by three or four Susanoo and beaten to death on the spot!"
You know—the Chief Elder was currently planning to take Elder Hana out to sea to watch the sunset~
If they saw him heading out to sea as a pirate and felt he was embarrassing the Uchiha Clan, what then?
As for the Wano Country incident…
The news would probably come out soon, and by then the seas would be in upheaval once more.
Only… Yuto believed his business would only keep growing better and better!
At that moment.
"Buru Buru~ Buru Buru~"
Suddenly, the Den Den Mushi on Robin, who had been snickering quietly to the side, began ringing. Yuto immediately looked over, and Robin was also slightly surprised.
Getting a call at this time…
Was something up?
Not long after.
Robin quickly pulled out her Den Den Mushi and answered the call.
Then.
Less than a minute later, she hung up the phone, her expression turning serious as she looked at Yuto.
"The Marine is here!"
…
"Mm! Got it!" Aokiji hung up the phone with a serious look, gazing at Wano Country, which was getting closer and closer ahead.
The seas around Wano were indeed terrifying!
Ordinarily, even the Marine didn't want to enter these waters. Coupled with the presence of the samurai inside, that's why Wano, as a non-affiliated nation, was able to remain so peaceful for so long, with no pirates daring to enter lightly!
If it hadn't been for the Beasts Pirates suddenly invading later on, Wano's peace might have continued.
Of course.
The seas are just like that.
No one ever knows when an accident might happen!
Like right now…
Originally, they had come to stop the war and to protect the Yuto Group.
But.
Unexpectedly…
Before their fleet even arrived.
The Yuto Group had already taken out the entire Beasts Pirates!
That's right!
Wiped them out completely!
Within the entire Wano Country, anyone related to the Beasts Pirates had all been dealt with!
These guys who sell milk tea… are seriously a bunch of lunatics!
Probably Kaido, the King of the Beasts, even to his death would never believe he'd end up dying because of a three or four-year-old little girl!
If the call just now hadn't come from Fleet Admiral Sengoku himself, Aokiji wouldn't have believed that the Beasts Pirates… were just gone like that!
This Yuto Group.
It was no longer just an ordinary business group, but now a power capable of contending for supremacy of the seas!
"Yo~ we've cleared the passage!" Kuzan stashed away the Den Den Mushi and lazily stretched his arms. "It looks like this mission won't be so simple."
After all, a whole Emperor-level pirate crew… just gone like that!
One could imagine what chaos this would cause across the seas!
If the Yuto Group also turned into a pirate crew… the impact on the seas would be even more terrifying!
"A bunch of anomalies! Totally unexpected anomalies!" Sakazuki crossed his arms, wearing his cloak of justice, also staring ahead with a serious look. "For anomalies like these that could disrupt the balance of the seas, they all must be eliminated!"
As his words fell—
Kuzan cast a deep look at Sakazuki beside him and said blandly, "They're not pirates."
Having said that.
He ignored Sakazuki, who wanted to say something more, and turned back around, staring at the coast of Wano ahead.
Upon seeing the figure standing on the shore, he, too, was slightly surprised. Then he immediately disembarked and began walking over, just as he was about to speak, the person on the other side enthusiastically approached.
"Welcome, friends from the Marine!"
"???"
What the heck is this guy trying to do?
Kuzan was stunned, staring doubtfully at the grinning Uchiha Yuto before him. Just as he was about to ask—
Clap clap clap~
All of a sudden.
A huge crowd surrounded them!
"?!"
What the heck is going on here?!
An ambush on the Marine?!
Was this guy finally revealing his true intentions?!
Well, that made sense.
With strength like his, how could someone in this sea possibly stay obediently in business?
Kuzan and Sakazuki, who had also disembarked, instantly narrowed their eyes, their expressions darkening as they stared at Yuto in front of them. For someone who could wipe out the Beasts Pirates, even admirals like them couldn't afford to be careless. Raising his hand, Kuzan shouted, "Arre—"
Before he could finish speaking—
Crash—
A whole bunch of people dumped out a huge pile of something.
This was…
People?!
Motionless people?
No!
Those seemed to be members of the Beasts Pirates?!
Before Kuzan and Sakazuki could even react—
Yuto spoke up cheerfully. "Come on, come on! To protect the peace of the seas, the Yuto Group wiped out a vicious pirate crew yesterday! Since you're here, could you help calculate how much bounty money there is here?"
As his words fell—
"…Just…this?" ×2
Both Kuzan and Sakazuki froze, then inwardly sighed in relief. Even Sakazuki cast a long look at Uchiha Yuto.
If possible… the World Government really didn't want to clash with an Emperor of the Sea right now!
He waved his hand, about to order people forward to count the bounties when—
Suddenly.
Buru Buru~ Buru Buru~
The Den Den Mushi on Kuzan rang again. He froze. Seeing the seagull hat symbol on the Den Den Mushi, he immediately picked up the call.
A call at this time…
Definitely meant something big was happening!
After all, he'd only just hung up not long ago!
Yet.
Before either of them could even speak.
The Den Den Mushi's voice came out directly: "At Sabaody Archipelago! Someone has attacked the Celestial Dragons! There are two enemies, and they're extremely powerful! The World Government orders all Marine personnel to immediately reinforce Sabaody Archipelago! All enemies must be eliminated!"
As the words fell—
Buru Buru~
The Den Den Mushi directly hung up!
"?!"
Kuzan and Sakazuki exchanged a look, both their eyes filled with shock.
At a time like this…
Someone actually dared attack the Celestial Dragons?!
Did they have a death wish?!
They didn't bother with the large force behind them anymore. To reach Sabaody Archipelago as fast as possible, they could only abandon the troops and rush off on their own.
Only—
Just as Kuzan was about to take off running, he helplessly turned around, staring at Boss Yuto, who was gripping him tightly.
As expected, this guy was no ordinary man!
The corners of his mouth twitched. He tried to shake him off but couldn't manage to break free. In the end, he could only…
"The Marine will arrange someone to calculate the bounties!" He sighed, nodding. Feeling the hand finally release him, he relaxed inwardly. His face turned stern again as he was about to use Geppo to rush off, but suddenly remembered something, turned around, and hurriedly lowered his voice. "That Ace… must absolutely not be allowed to set out to sea!"
He almost forgot about business.
Having said that.
Leaving behind a completely bewildered Yuto, he immediately turned and dashed away.
Watching the silhouette disappear, Yuto sighed emotionally and shook his head. "What grudge or enmity does the Fleet Admiral and the Marine Hero have against each other!"
To actually go out of their way to remind him like that.
As his words fell—
He turned around to look at the surrounding Marine, who were on high alert, and his face instantly blossomed into a genial businessman's smile. "Well then… I'll be troubling you all next."