One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 550 Making Kaido's Future End

The sounds of string and wind instruments emanate from the shamisen.

The tone is pleasant to the ear.

The vibrations produced by the plectrum plucking the strings were within the owner's expectations.

And it also makes people immerse themselves in it.

If the Empress became the world's top beauty because of her absolute beauty...

So Hiyori's looks and temperament alone were enough to make her a beauty who could rival the Empress.

The tone is like flowing water.

It flows into everyone's heart.

It's addictive.

So that people can better appreciate the music, instead of focusing on their own faces.

Xiao Zi usually wears a fox mask when she plays.

However, now that I'm in my own room, I don't need to think about that.

Finally, the song ended.

Having just finished playing a piece, Komurasaki put the shamisen back down.

That completes the training of the skill.

Next...

She secretly took out the account book she had hidden under her pillow.

This contains all her income.

Inside the bedside table was a large stack of gold coins.

Ok.

I still made quite a bit of money.

I can't believe I could earn so much.

As the princess of Wano Country, Hiyori has hardly ever enjoyed a life of luxury.

She was born from Whitebeard's ship, and the waves were like her cradle.

Later, she returned to Wano Country with her sick mother.

However, the great serpent had already seized power and betrayed her grandfather.

Hiyori had never even seen her grandfather's face.

This also resulted in the family of three suffering from severe mistreatment in terms of food, clothing, and daily necessities.

The mother was also wounded by an arrow.

Even after the father returned, the situation did not change much.

And on that day, it met its end.

Parents died.

My brother is missing.

If it weren't for Kawamura, I probably wouldn't be able to survive.

He has always taken care of himself.

But she cannot become a burden to Kawamura.

At that time, Hiyori knew there was nothing she could do.

On the contrary, it will drag down Kawamura.

So she left.

Regardless, do what you can do.

At least, it will make life a little better for some people.

Then, when the great serpent comes again, we'll leave it to Denjiro.

With that thought in mind, Yamato carefully wrapped up the gold coins.

But when she turned around, she found two women standing silently to the side, staring straight at her.

The three of them stared at each other, wide-eyed.

If it were an ordinary person, they would probably scream.

Hiyori thought to herself that this.

She was already quite adept at pretending.

But she hesitated for a moment.

Because both of them looked somewhat different from others.

Roman spoke first just as Hiyori was about to speak.

"Hello, Hiyori."

……

The heat on the table intensified.

Because one cup of tea became three cups.

The table was filled with even more Japanese sweets.

Among them, the pink and soft dumplings, resembling cherry blossoms, deeply attracted Yamato's attention.

However, she knew this was important business, so she looked away.

Now all three women are facing each other.

However, only Hiyori is in the standard kneeling position.

Both Yamato and Roman casually assumed positions that made them comfortable.

"I wonder what your intentions are in revealing my identity so directly?"

Hiyori knows that she is good at deceiving people.

But she knew exactly who she could fool.

This is an undeniable fact.

They weren't among my father's old subordinates.

At least I haven't seen it myself.

Even if he really is a former subordinate, he looks too young.

The two of them didn't look more than a few years older than him.

but……

Their hands...

As the daughter of a samurai, Hiyori understands weapons, while Komurasaki, as a courtesan, is more adept at observing details.

Their hands were calloused.

One obvious sign is that he carries a knife year-round.

Another possibility is that they prefer weapons like hammers and clubs.

Regardless...

Both of them should have the ability to easily subdue her.

If you really want to hurt yourself.

When I had my back to them just now, I guess I was already decapitated.

They probably aren't one of Orochi's people either.

Otherwise, a bunch of people would have come and arrested him long ago.

They are now very polite to me too.

Furthermore, Denjiro did not pass on the information he had leaked.

and so……

"Hello, Hiyori of the Kozuki family. I am Arlong. This gentleman is Yamato, who has inherited Oden's will."

"Ah Long? Father's last wish?"

“That’s right, that’s right, so now I am Kozuki Oden, and you are…”

Before Yamato could continue, Roman didn't hesitate to use a pastry to shut him up.

"Ah... don't worry about her, that's just her outspoken personality. But who we are isn't important, you don't need to worry about that. We only have one thing to do on this island right now. And that's what you've been waiting for."

Looking at Hiyori's face, Roman paused slightly:

"It's about ensuring Kaido has no tomorrow."