One Piece: Conquering Wanokuni at Start

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The faction that was forced to leave the Wano Country sea area were now motivated with their goal of reviving "Wano Country" and the "Kozuki Clan".

Since Alex was the chief architect who transformed Wano Country into the Sky Kingdom, and both Princess Hiyori and Lady Toki remained there, Kinemon and the others regarded it as a potential hostile power.

At the same time, the Red Scabbards had not forgotten the prophecy that Lady Toki once shared with them:

Twenty years later, there would be an earth-shattering war in the world.

The protagonists of this war would flock to the New World.

They would be the ones to change the entire world.

One of their routes would include Wano Country, and they would take Kaido's head in place of Oden.

Although the current situation differed greatly from the prophecy Lord Oden had mentioned, believing their lord's words was fundamental to their identity as retainers.

For this reason, the Red Scabbards began to divide into two groups. One faction, primarily led by Nekomamushi, Inuarashi, and others, sought out the Mink tribe—former allies of Wano Country—on Zou Island.

The remaining members focused on gathering information in the New World while awaiting the prophesied warriors who would appear.

However, these Red Scabbards, having no sailing experience, encountered serious difficulties after Inuarashi, Nekomamushi, and their companions departed. Unable to cope with the New World's harsh environment and navigation challenges, the ships they had taken from the Sky Kingdom's waters were long since swallowed by the waves.

Fortunately, because of their superb combat skills, they managed to survive by commandeering pirate ships. After several months of difficult travel, they stumbled into the front section of the New World.

Currently, they had landed on Risky Red Island, one of the destinations indicated by the New World Log Pose after Fishman Island, according to the knowledge and headings they had acquired along the way.

At the same time, another ship happened to be sailing toward Risky Red Island.

It was the Thousand Sunny, rebuilt by the Straw Hat Pirates with the Revolutionary Army's help.

Perhaps it was destiny, or fate, as if these two groups were meant to meet on the path of history.

On this day, the Red Scabbards and the Straw Hat Pirates encountered each other on a street filled with pirates and bounty hunters.

Since Sanji had mistaken Kikunojo for a woman, the two groups became acquainted through this misunderstanding. Kinemon and the others, seeing that Luffy's crew differed from the pirates they had encountered along their journey, gradually established a friendly rapport.

Hence, they shared a banquet together.

"This is the first time in my life I've eaten such delicious food. I must admire your cooking skills, Sir Sanji," Kinemon proclaimed while they feasted, expressing sincere appreciation for Sanji's cuisine.

"As long as it satisfies you," Sanji nodded, accepting the compliment casually. At the same time, he noticed the other party's peculiar speech pattern, reminiscent of ancient warriors, so he couldn't help asking curiously: "You don't look like pirates or bounty hunters. How did you end up on this kind of Grand Line island?"

Denjiro stood up and explained: "To be honest, certain changes have occurred in our country. Because of this, we were forced to set sail to find a solution."

"Huh?!"

Luffy, his mouth still stuffed with food, couldn't help but exclaim upon hearing this news. After quickly swallowing, he said bluntly: "What happened in your country? Do you need our help?"

Kinemon and the others exchanged uncertain glances upon hearing his words.

Seeing this, Usopp and the others, assuming the samurai were worried about something, offered reassurance: "Don't worry. Although Luffy seems a bit unreliable, if you need combat assistance, this guy is actually quite strong."

"That's right! Luffy is a big-shot pirate with a 400 million berry bounty! And we've saved countries before!" Chopper added proudly.

The mentioned Luffy showed a wide, grinning expression.

Through the sensitivity of the samurai way, Kinemon sensed that the Straw Hats were unusual—they might be among the protagonists in the prophesied war. He stood up and declared: "Actually, we are retainers of the Kozuki clan from Wano Country."

Hearing this, Zoro and the others immediately displayed deep shock, while only Luffy and Chopper tilted their heads with curious expressions.

"Wait, wait! ...Did you just say... Wano Country?" Sanji couldn't help but exclaim.

"Huh? Sanji, what do you know about it?" Luffy asked.

"Idiot, don't you regard that guy as an enemy?! Why don't you even know the country that he is managing?!"

Usopp angrily punched Luffy on the head from behind, and explained with lingering shock: "Wano Country is the predecessor of the Sky Kingdom ruled by the Flying General!"

Hearing Usopp's words, Kinemon and the others finally heard something familiar, and stood up suddenly from the deck: "Enemy?! Sir Usopp, could you speak more clearly?"

Seeing the excited expressions of the Red Scabbards, Usopp, who felt they couldn't believe it, hurriedly tugged on Luffy's collar and said to Kinemon and the others: "You also think it's unreasonable, right?! That guy is the world's strongest, but our captain actually insists on picking a fight with him! You guys should help me persuade Luffy!"

As he spoke, thinking of all he had learned about the Sky Kingdom during his time with the Revolutionary Army, his emotions grew increasingly agitated, and Usopp couldn't help but burst into tears.

"What?!"

Kinemon and the others turned pale with shock, but then quickly responded, much to Usopp's surprise: "That's really fantastic! Sir Luffy! Our goal is also the Sky Kingdom!"