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Kin'emon glared at Shutenmaru, his voice filled with anger.

"Is this your excuse for giving up the fight? We brought the young master here—he is the hope for Wano Country!"

He pointed at Momonosuke, speaking with absolute conviction.

Shutenmaru, however, sneered in disdain.

"Are you kidding me? Even a man like Kozuki Oden was defeated—what use is this brat, who can only cower behind women and suckle like a baby? You actually consider this spineless coward to be Wano's hope? No wonder you're doomed to fail!"

Kin'emon's face turned red with rage. "How can you insult the young master like that?!"

Shutenmaru let out a cold laugh.

"Young master? Don't make me laugh! I followed Kozuki Oden because I admired him—not because I swore loyalty to the Kozuki Clan. When did I ever say I was his retainer?"

His mocking gaze turned to Momonosuke.

"Oden humiliated himself, dancing naked in front of Orochi's palace every day, drowning in debauchery and booze. He had his reasons for doing it. But you? You're just weak and pathetic."

"Oden spoiled you, and Toki coddled you. The result? A spineless, perverted coward who is an absolute disgrace to the Kozuki name!"

"Let me give you some advice—give up on this country! If Orochi or Kaido capture you, you won't just be humiliated—you'll die."

Momonosuke trembled in fear, hiding behind Kin'emon, his face as pale as a sheet.

Kin'emon and the others were furious.

They weren't just angry that Shutenmaru refused to help them—they were ashamed.

Momonosuke, their young master, the one they risked their lives to bring here, was cowering before their eyes. Instead of standing tall, he was shaking in fear, unable to say a word.

Just as the argument was about to escalate, a cloud of dust rose in the distance.

Another group of warriors charged toward them.

"The minions of Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido are coming! Run!"

Without hesitation, Shutenmaru let out a strange laugh, then turned and led his men into retreat.

Lucas Observes from Afar

Lucas had been watching everything unfold from a distance while discussing it with the chat group.

Sword God Ryuma: "My instincts were right—this kid is completely useless. Even his father's old subordinates have no faith in him."

Whitebeard: "Oden, that fool, completely spoiled his son. From what Shutenmaru just said, this kid was a cowardly, perverted brat twenty years ago—and nothing has changed!"

Golden Lion Shiki: "Roger, what do you think?"

Pirate King Roger: "…"

Roger, for once, had nothing to say.

Fire Fist Ace: "I know the guy leading the Beasts Pirates' forces. It's Drought Jack—one of Kaido's top three officers. He's an Ancient Zoan user, Elephant-Elephant Fruit, Ancient Zoan Model: Mammoth."

Sword God Ryuma: "What's the plan? We could just let the Beasts Pirates get rid of this waste for us—it'd save us a lot of trouble."

Pirate King Roger: "Damn it, Ryuma! You're too cruel! Momonosuke may be useless, but he's still just a child!"

Sword God Ryuma: "You don't understand shit! Wano is full of conservative fools. As long as this brat lives, they will force him onto the throne. If he becomes Shogun, more innocent people will die!"

Pirate King Roger: "…"

Golden Lion Shiki: "Shihahaha! Roger, remember why you started the Great Pirate Era? Sacrificing a few to save the many—that's exactly what Ryuma is suggesting."

Whitebeard: "Gurararara! Roger, I never thought you'd be this much of a hypocrite!"

Lucas chuckled.

Lucas: "Relax. Let's wait and see Momonosuke's true nature for ourselves. After all, seeing is believing."

Lucas Makes His Move

As Momonosuke and his group attempted to slip away, Lucas stepped forward and blocked their path.

Kin'emon's face darkened. "Who are you? Get out of the way!"

"Shut up!"

Lucas frowned, unleashing a controlled wave of Conqueror's Haki.

Kin'emon staggered, nearly collapsing to his knees. He gritted his teeth, looking at Lucas with a mixture of shock and fear.

"You… You have the same ability as Lord Oden!" Kin'emon gasped. "What do you want?!"

Raizo and the others instinctively reached for their weapons, but hesitated. Was this man a friend or a foe?

Lucas remained calm.

"Relax. I'm here to help Wano gain its freedon. You don't need to run—I'll take care of Kaido and Orochi."

Kin'emon and the others exchanged wary glances. Could they trust him?

Ignoring their uncertainty, Lucas turned his back to them and walked toward Jack the Drought, who was fast approaching.

In his hand, he unsheathed his blade.

The blackened legendary sword, Shusui, gleamed ominously in the light.

"Shusui!"

Kin'emon and the others gasped.

They recognized the sword instantly.

But they dared not make a move.

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