One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 608 I will never forget your kindness

"She's reunited with her family and looks very happy!"

"That's true, but it sounds a bit strange that you're saying it like that."

Luo and Yamato watched this reunion scene from the sidelines.

It's perfectly normal for family members to support each other and share their joys and sorrows.

However, this situation is not suitable for me and Yamato.

It should be said that it's incongruous.

"Although Hiyori lacks a foundation, with the help of her grandfather, a former general, there shouldn't be any major problems."

Sukiyaki knows she has done wrong. It's impossible for her to rise to power again.

The great serpent has now fallen from power.

The former heir, Oden, is dead.

Momonosuke, who was the most qualified to inherit the position, has disappeared without a trace.

That leaves only the sun and the moon.

It's quite clear who Sukiyaki will support next.

The old general's intervention to mobilize public sentiment should save Japan from many detours.

Wano Country is about to embark on a new path, and a new shogun.

Of course, this change is negligible for the world.

The policy of isolationism in Wano Country cannot be abolished anytime soon.

After all, they are still very weak.

However, the ideal choice is to keep it out of the public eye.

Therefore, the fact that the Beasts Pirates were destroyed was only learned much later.

For me, this also means one less trouble.

I doubt anyone would associate themselves with this.

Even Aokiji was wary of going to Tottoland.

But who could have imagined that he would be fighting Kaido in Wano Country!

No one would have expected that.

In any case, this matter must be kept secret before going to Totland.

However, it's time to go back to Marineford.

The events in Wano Country are now almost over.

The grudges and entanglements between Yamato are over; it's time for him to take over.

Mom, it's time for me to settle things with you.

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"I will never forget your help."

Hiyori bowed deeply to Roman and Yamato.

For Hiyori, who has the potential to become a shogun in the future, this gift was undoubtedly of great importance.

"You don't need to be too grateful, it's just because..."

"You don't need to give so many reasons. I know that defeating Kaido was not because of Whitebeard's orders, but because of your choice."

These words made Roman's lips curl into a slight smile.

Yamato, on the other hand, looked completely bewildered.

She was starting to lose track of what was being said.

"When did you find out?"

When did you realize that I had no connection with Whitebeard?

Yamato: "..."

What are they saying?

Despite having experienced a major battle, unfortunately, Yamato is Yamato.

"When I saw my grandfather again, even though it was the first time we met, I couldn't help but call him grandfather."

Hiyori's voice remained gentle, but her excitement was palpable.

When she learned that she still had living relatives, Hiyori's excitement was beyond words.

Therefore, she called out "Grandfather" without hesitation.

She had been lonely for too long.

Although Denjiro stayed with her the whole time.

But she still misses her family.

Both parents are deceased.

Her brother, who could keep her company, has also disappeared.

So you can imagine how excited she was to be able to see her grandfather.

But at that moment, when she uttered that name, she suddenly remembered what Arlong called Whitebeard.

It wasn't his father, but Whitebeard.

Although the memory is already blurred.

But she still remembers.

The people on the ship all called him Old Man Whitebeard.

This is something my father mentioned before.

Whitebeard is the name given to Whitebeard by people outside the Whitebeard Pirates.

In an instant, Hiyori understood.

As for Ah Long, she didn't want to pretend to be confused.

"I see. I had thought about that too, but I just couldn't bring myself to call you that. I was hoping to get away with it, but it seems I underestimated you, Hiyori."

Roman looked at Hiyori with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

She had considered this loophole, but thought it was harmless.

Hiyori was too young when she left the Whitebeard Pirates, so she might not remember.

However, Hiyori still keenly noticed it.

Do you feel deceived?

"No, I am still grateful to you."

The words were lies, the name was a pseudonym, but the deeds were real.

Hiyori knew that she had truly saved herself and the country.

All she could do was express her gratitude.

"So, could you tell me your name?"

Yamato is his real name.

Hiyori knew that the woman didn't seem like someone who was good at lying.

But only her...

"You'll find out later..."

Roman didn't tell her directly, but instead made a shushing gesture.

“I understand, but I also want to tell you that no matter who you are, Guangyue Rihe will never forget your kindness.”