The Performance Has Not Yet Ended
"Please, Your Excellency…"
Looking at Bell-lin sitting on the Throne, Kanjuro directly knelt on the ground and spoke earnestly.
Their overall Strength is insufficient, they desperately need the Combat Power that Nicholas and the others possess.
Feeling Kanjuro's sincerity and urgency, Bell-lin was silent for a moment. Although she could make decisions for Nicholas. But what did the fate of these Kozuki Clan guys have to do with her? Moreover, it might also bring some trouble to Nicholas.
Kanjuro secretly glanced at Bell-lin's calm face, feeling a sense of helplessness in his Heart. After meeting the White Dance Head, he originally thought that with the common Enemy Kaido's Existence, they should easily obtain White Dance's assistance, but the outcome was quite unfavorable.
Clearly, in their opinion, the remaining Power of the Kozuki Family did not have the Qualification to form an Alliance with them. Moreover, these people are really hard to fool.
Just as Bell-lin was about to speak, Nicholas's Voice suddenly came from the Great Hall, accompanied by a flash of Lightning.
"The person you want to ask for help is me, right?"
"Huh?"
Kanjuro heard the Sound and immediately subconsciously looked up.
The people present then looked towards Nicholas who slowly appeared, following the Sound, with happy expressions on their Faces.
Seeing Nicholas appear, Kanjuro's Eyes lit up, he composed his Emotion, and quickly rehearsed his actor's training in his Heart. Then, seeming completely sincere, he nodded in agreement and said: "Yes, my original plan was to obtain help from you, my Lord. I believe that with your help, we will definitely be able to liberate Wano Country from Kaido and Orochi! And to show our Sincerity, we are willing to marry Princess Hiyori Guangyue to you, making you the Prince of Wano Country!"
"..." Upon hearing this, black lines appeared on Nicholas's Forehead. If he wasn't mistaken, that Oiran (Courtesan) from twenty years later was still a little brat now, right?
Simon and Brook and the others stared at Kanjuro in disbelief, then looked at Bell-lin again, thinking, couldn't you be a little more tactful? And saying this kind of Thing in front of Bell-lin, even if there was originally a possibility of an Alliance, it has become impossible now.
As for Isshin and Honda Tadakatsu, they looked strange. After all, they had also considered choosing Beautiful Women from White Dance to send to Nicholas, because according to the tradition of Wano Country, being able to serve the Monarch was a rare honor for these people.
However, after Bell-lin had Vistad Sparring with them a few times in a friendly manner, the two promptly abandoned this Thought.
But Kanjuro completely couldn't understand Simon and the others' Mood, earnestly looking at Nicholas, and once again looked at Nicholas expectantly and said: "Lord, will you agree to form an Alliance with us...?"
"Hmm." Nicholas's Eyes were Calm, and he did not respond to Kanjuro's request. Instead, he asked with a smile: "You are a Kozuki Retainer, aren't you worried that after I help you deal with Kaido, I will also deal with you in passing? After all, dealing with you is not that difficult for me."
"I've said the same Words many times!" Kanjuro's expression was serious, and he said emphatically: "We have long made our Resolve. Relying on our Power, we absolutely cannot avenge Lord Oden Guangyue, and we cannot even take back Wano Country from Kaido, which is suffering under oppression! So we are willing to gamble once, betting that you are a great person!"
Nicholas walked in front of Kanjuro, slowly bent down under everyone's Gaze, and looked at Kanjuro kneeling on the ground calmly and said: "Even if it means personally killing Kurozumi Orochi, are you willing?"
"Uh..." Kanjuro's Gaze narrowed slightly. He didn't understand why Nicholas would suddenly mention Kurozumi Orochi. He knew that according to his Intelligence, in the Eyes of Nicholas and the others, Kaido's Threat was undoubtedly greater. As for Kurozumi Orochi, he was just a good-for-nothing.
That's right, in Kanjuro's Eyes, Kurozumi Orochi was a good-for-nothing. He clearly obtained the same Mythical Zoan Eight-Headed Serpent Ability as Kaido, but he was so weak that even a veteran Samurai could kill him. It was simply a Disgrace.
"Uh, Lord, why would you ask this? A guy like Orochi certainly deserves to die!" Facing Nicholas's question, Kanjuro was obviously a little flustered, but relying on his excellent Acting Skills and actor's training, he quickly regained his composure.
Watching Kanjuro's earnest Performance, Nicholas couldn't help but sneer, then he helplessly rubbed his Forehead with one hand.
"Sit down." He signaled with his Eyes for Kanjuro not to keep kneeling, to be more natural, so that it could bring a better Performance.
Kanjuro was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously obeyed Nicholas's commanding Words, and subconsciously changed from kneeling to sitting cross-legged.
Nicholas then asked: "Speaking of which, you were with Kozuki Oden for so long, why did you still Betray him? Isn't it said that Kozuki Oden's personal charm is very strong? And you and Kurozumi Orochi don't look like the relationship between a Spy and a boss, right? Moreover, you are such a good actor, there's no need to put yourself in danger and come to White Dance alone. White Dance's attitude towards Orochi or Kozuki Oden isn't much different, right? Isn't it better to continue staying by the Kozuki Heir's Side and watch their Performance? Speaking of which, back then, was it really just you and Kurozumi Orochi left in the Kurozumi Family in Wano Country? Kanjuro Kurozumi?"
"..." After a series of soul-searching questions, Kanjuro was immediately stunned. The reason he came was simply to clear himself of the suspicion of being a Spy, but who knew that the other party would be so clear about his background.
"..." Kanjuro opened his mouth, wanting to speak but stopped. After all, you not following the expected script made him not know how to continue to perform.
These few Words of Nicholas almost all struck Kanjuro's Heart deeply. He turned his Head to look at the surrounding people, wondering if he could escape from these people.
However... As soon as this Thought arose, it was immediately extinguished by him. Just kidding, he wasn't a Monster, where would he get the Strength to fight his way out from so many Monsters.
Nicholas calmly looked at Kanjuro Kurozumi who was silent for a moment, and smiled. "Kanjuro Kurozumi, don't worry. Not many people know your Status, and I don't intend to take your Life either. After all, the Performance has not yet ended, and I'm still waiting for you to bring me a more exciting Performance."
Nicholas waved his hand at Honda Tadakatsu. "Have someone take him down, 'take good care' of him, and then hang him at White Dance's Blade-Weapon Port. Of course, if someone secretly wants to rescue him, let them be rescued."
Hearing Nicholas say this, Kanjuro's Eyes changed slightly. He completely didn't expect that the way things are developing seemed to be somewhat beyond his expectations.
Not long after Kanjuro was taken away, the Victory Banquet began. After all, White Dance had repelled the Allied Forces of Orochi and Hundred Beasts through practical Action this time, and Nicholas had also declared White Dance's authority with his powerful Strength.
This also meant that even if those Kaido guys were to go to war with White Dance, they would have to carefully consider it. (End of Chapter)