vncnus Chapter 178 I choose you, Thunderbolt, 10,000 Volts!
Chapter 178 I choose you, Thunderbolt, 10,000 Volts!
Chapter 178 I choose you, Thunderbolt, 100,000 Volts!
1494 October.
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【Oden Castle】
"Hey, you guys heard about that legend about the Celestials, right?"
"Yes, yes, legend has it that the Amaterasu clan was once a clan of priestesses from ancient times! This clan will reappear when a major upheaval occurs in Wano Country!"
"Witches?! Do we still have witches in Wano Country?"
"Of course! I've heard that only the most talented woman in the Tengetsu clan can become a shrine maiden. She can summon her own shikigami to drive away monsters and bad luck!"
"Wait... a monster? But I've never seen a monster before."
"Tch, if there really is a demon, I will definitely draw my sword and slay it, just like the great swordsman Shimotsuki Ryuma!"
"Hahaha, Nakamura, someone like you dares to try and emulate Ryoma-sama? If you actually encountered a monster, you'd be so scared you'd wet your pants!"
"—"
In the alley, listening to the various discussions among the passersby, Fu Lu Shou retreated into the deeper darkness.
"Mission accomplished, Hanzo. Tell everyone to hide and await further orders."
"Yes, Captain Fu Lu Shou!"
Before leaving, Fukurokuju looked up at the lofty Oden Cabinet Castle.
"—Fumi, your brother will definitely heal you."
"Make way! Make way! Make way!!"
Warriors dressed in the light armor typical of nobles pushed through the crowd, each holding a proclamation.
"This is a new order issued by Acting General Tanjiro!"
"Kuri Daimyo Kozuki Oden has defected and fled the country, his whereabouts unknown. He has abandoned the many people of Kuri, violating his responsibilities as daimyo. Therefore, he is hereby stripped of his daimyo position!"
Whoosh!
The onlookers, ordinary people from Jiuli, were in an uproar.
"Hey, what kind of joke are you talking about?!"
"That's right, His Highness has just gone out to sea on business; he'll definitely be back!"
The lightly armored warrior scoffed disdainfully:
"Alright, come out and answer a few questions for me!"
The civilians who were called out lost their arrogance and moved their feet timidly.
"I...I didn't say anything, sir!"
"Stand still and answer me!"
The samurai gripped the hilt of his sword with his right hand, conveying an attitude of "If you don't obey, I'll kill you."
"Is the Kozuki Daimyo still in office, leading you towards a better future?"
"No," the commoner replied truthfully, head bowed.
"Is Ashura Doji, a retainer of the Kozuki daimyo, the leader of the bandits!?"
"Yes." "One last question, you must answer loudly!"
The samurai's eyes revealed undisguised contempt.
"Has the daimyo Kozuki Oden responded to the recent raids by mountain bandits on numerous towns, including Momohara Farm, Oden Castle, and Hōra Town?"
The civilian shook his head: "No, no!"
"Very well! Go back."
The samurai looked around, and none of the civilians he saw dared to meet his gaze.
"I do not deny the contributions Your Highness made to Kuri while He was still alive."
"But relying on his pioneering achievements, he disregarded national laws and insisted on going to sea!"
"He unjustly endangered the lives of thousands of ordinary people in Jiuli, while his retainers became bandits in the mountains, harming the people's property!"
"For this reason alone, General Dai is worthy of the death penalty!"
After a brief pause, the samurai raised his head, his admiration evident in his expression.
"But General Orochi, with his heart set on the world, believed that Daimyo Kozuki Oden might have his reasons, and defied the opinions of the crowd, thus sending us samurai to post this proclamation."
Do you still have any doubts?
Seeing the commoners bowing their heads and not daring to speak, the samurai left satisfied, leaving behind only the ever-growing gossip.
People come and go, then gather again.
In less than a day, the entire city of Oden was in an uproar over this matter.
In the streets and alleys, in taverns and teahouses, everywhere were ordinary people verbally attacking the acting shogun and expressing their indignation at the disappearance of Kozuki Oden.
"It's time."
In a corner of the tavern, Nishino, dressed in a black robe, left through the back door.
I glanced at the moonlight in the sky.
He took the smart snail out of his pocket.
"—Boss Shutenmaru, we can begin the operation."
"receive."
Several hours later.
Just as Oden Castle was about to fall silent, a wild roar came from outside.
As the city walls collapsed, the piercing sound of gongs echoed through the streets and alleys.
"A monster! There's a monster!!!"
"Run! Monsters are attacking the castle!!"
At first, the commoners were cursing the lunatics, but when they saw the huge, disguised pterosaur swooping down and crashing into the inner city where the nobles lived, they were all amazed.
They ran towards the city gate in the opposite direction as if they had gone mad.
Compared to the chaotic commoners, the nobles, who had received advance warning from the city gate guards, had already packed up their gold and silver and evacuated in carriages laden with treasure.
"Make way, make way! Let the esteemed Lord Yoshino leave the city first!"
"Those who block the way will be killed without mercy!"
"Get out of here!"
The blade flashed, and blood splattered everywhere.
"Anyone who dares to block Minagawa's path is an enemy of us samurai!"
The civilians who had blocked the road out of the city dared not retaliate when they saw that the warriors were serious, and tremblingly hid to the side.
The curtains of the luxurious carriage were drawn back, revealing a nobleman with a small mustache.
"How dare a lowly commoner block my path? I am a nobleman of Wano Country, hmph!"
"West Mountain!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Anyone who dares to block the carriage again will be killed on the spot."
"Yes, Minagawa-sama!"
roar--!!
With another roar, just as the pterosaurs were wreaking havoc in the inner city, a brachiosaurus with paint-coated skin descended from the sky.
"Monsters! Monsters really exist!"
The smell of urine wafted over.
Nakamura, who had a sword at his waist, suddenly remembered the arrogant words he had uttered that morning.
He drew his sword.
"I cannot be afraid! My dream is to become a great swordsman like Shimotsuki Ryoma!"
"I am certain that I can slay the monster with my unwavering belief!"
"ha!!!"
Just as the man charged forward with his crotch soaked, a sharp sword appeared out of nowhere.
"Please step back. Subduing monsters is the mission of our clan."
"I originally thought that Wano Country was peaceful and my clan could retire in peace, but I never expected that there would be such things as yokai."
"You, you—"
The dark clouds in the sky dispersed, and the moonlight shone on Tian Yueshi's beautifully styled, coiled blue hair.
Dressed in red and white shrine maiden attire, she held a sharp sword in her hand, her eyes filled with pity.
"That story—it's actually true?!"
Atsuta Nakamura stared at the woman in disbelief.
"Legend has it that the Tianyue clan didn't disappear, but rather perished together with a great demon eight hundred years ago, leaving only a few survivors!"
"But they will still appear when Wano Country faces trouble, because it is their clan's mission!"
Tian Yueshi blushed slightly, but thinking about the role she was playing, she couldn't care less about her shyness.
"I'll leave the task of organizing the civilian evacuation to you. My men and I will subdue these monsters."
"Ashura Doji!"
With a sharp shout, Ashura Child immediately led his men out of the darkness.
"You bunch of scoundrels!!!" Nakamura Atsushi roared.
Ashura Doji and the others didn't say anything, ran past the man, drew their swords, and charged at the two ancient dinosaurs that the giants had transformed into.
Bang--!!
Nakamura Atsuta stared blankly as Ashura Doji, who had fallen in front of him, got up and continued his charge.
"Get out of here, you bastard!"
Shotaro Nishino, who was sent flying backwards, kicked the stunned Atsuta Nakamura.
"We thugs don't have much time to stall. This battlefield doesn't belong to you. Don't get in the way, get out!"
"The Ultimate Technique of One-Sword Style!"
Nishino shouted and rushed out.
As for the name of the secret technique, Nakamura Atsuta no longer cared about it.
His gaze fell upon the villains who were being pounded by the monsters' bodies.
"Leave now! I'm about to summon Wuleitingmaru. Staying here will only lead to your death."
Tengetsu's voice was serious yet not gentle.
"I beseech the God of Thunder to descend! Bind evil spirits and subdue demons, eliminate all ghosts, so be it!"
As the hand gestures for "Lin Bing Dou Zhe Jie Zhen Lie Qian Xing" were slowly made, thunder rumbled across the previously clear night sky.
roar--!
A majestic roar resounded throughout the heavens and earth.
Immediately afterwards, Nakamura Atsuta, who was fleeing, saw a giant beast wrapped in flames and lightning descend from the sky.
A single, thunderous fall overwhelmed the two monsters.
"Thunderbolt, full-power attack!"
As he spoke, Tengetsu drew his sword again and led the retreating thugs in a charge.
Atsuta Nakamura stood frozen in place, his disbelief mixed with excitement and horror.
"It's true! Everyone, stop running away!!"
"The legend of the Tianyue Clan is true!"
"I was saved by the priestess of the Amatsuki clan! That shikigami wreathed in flames and lightning was summoned by her!"
"We're saved! Legend has it that when disaster strikes Wano Country, the Hidden Moon Priestess appears in the human world to drive away enemies and bad luck!"
"This story is actually true!!!"
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