SailorStar9: So with Chapter 266 uploaded, this is Chapter 267 of this fic. . For everyone who put this fic on your favorited and followed lists and/or story alerts, thank you, but remember everyone, a lot of authors (myself included) sustain on readers' reviews.
Pairings: Married!Ace/Sasha, Sibling!Luffy/Sasha, Sibling!Sabo/Sasha, Background Protector!Law/Sasha
Disclaimers: One Piece belongs to Oda EiichirÅ-sensei. Me, on the other hand, own absolutely nothing, except my OC, the pairing and the fic idea.
Chapter 267: Arc 16: A Legendary Samurai - The Man Who Roger Admired!
"20 years ago?" Chopper gawked. "What do you mean? How did you get here?"
"No way." even Nami was stunned. "Who can do a time leap?"
"Everything that I'm going to tell you is true." Kin'emon started. "It's the truth about Wano. Here is where Oden Castle used to stand. But it was just a nickname; it's actually called Kuri Castle. The people of Kuri truly loved Oden-sama. That's why they nicknamed it. Our lord, Oden-sama, is a very daring person. He was the son of Kozuki Sukiyaki-sama, a Shogun in Wano at that time, but he was free-spirited and hot-blooded. He caused violent incidents again and again and he was eventually banished from the Flower Capital. For the young Oden-sama, the Flower Capital was too small and too boring. There was a so-called 'lawless area' in Wano at that time. There, the criminals and ronin who were expelled from their hometowns formed groups. They stole from and mutilated each other and there was bloodshed every day. The place was so wild that even the Shogun family gave up on it. That was Kuri. The young Oden-sama stepped into that infamous Kuri of all places. Then, Kuri's most dangerous man who was leading the ruffians of the region showed up. His name was Ashura Doji and they clashed almost immediately. He brought Ashura Doji down beautifully. That wasn't all, he became the leader of the ruffians. On top of that, Oden-sama brought change to the town. First, he taught the ruffians to work. He developed the town, built the castle and made the Paradise Farm for everyone. Kuri became a free and vibrant region full of laughter and Oden-sama was finally given the title of 'Daimyo of Kuri' by the Shogun Sukiyaki-sama. That's what Oden-sama accomplished at only "
20 years old. He made a river and built docks. He connected regions and people. He was a Daimyo who was loved by the people of Kuri. But Oden-sama was a free-wheeler; having so many vassals didn't suit his style. This is what he kept saying: this is so restrictive."
With Dogstorm's group...
"Wano was a little too small for Oden-sama." said canine Mink reminisced. "The good old days... that was this beach." he recalled. "We were washed ashore here and everyone called us 'the talking dog and cat' and they were afraid of us. But Oden-sama was different. He was our savior." the large dog Mink wept. "The samurai from Wano who mesmerized Whitebeard and was admired by Roger.; he was a true hero. He was our master."
Back in the Oden Castle ruins...
"Oden-sama was funny, dynamic and merry." Kin'emon continued. "His spirit and good nature turned Kuri into a great region."
"But now, because of Kaido, it has become..." Nami hissed.
"It's unforgivable!" Kin'emon fumed. "Kaido and Kurozumi Orochi secretly joined forces and they set Oden-sama up. Wano fell to pieces and Oden-sama was labeled a criminal. Oden-sama who was loved by everyone... he died as a criminal at the Flower Capital. The horrific death of Oden-sama happened 20 years ago, but for us, it was only a few months ago. Kozuki Oden was a brave samurai. His final moment still vividly replays in my memory. We no longer had allies." the retainer sniffled. "So from there, we just ran for our lives. We left the execution grounds and ran straight for Oden Castle. On our way, Dogstorm and Cat Viper quarreled with each other and were caught by Orochi's underlings, so we gave up on them. Even if any of us might have died, someone had to get to Oden Castle. Orochi who was looking to bring down the Kozuki Clan was taking aim at Momonosuke-sama who was in the castle. But Kaido had already made a move and the castle was on fire. Momonosuke-sama and his younger sister, Hiyori-sama and their mother, Kozuki Toki-sama were left behind in the castle. It was hard to believe but rumor had it that Toki-sama was born way back in the past. Since we came from the past, this world after 20 years was literally unknown. To learn about the country had been completely changed by Orochi and other's evil doing, we walked around. We saw a row of factories, and so many blackstacks that vent black smoke. Undrinkable water, food under strict control, Daimyo and regions that are destroyed, sterile lands, Kozuki's name is despised because of their lies. This is no longer the Wano we know. I thought no one would fight together with us. But that was not true. Even after 20 years, there are still people who admire Oden-sama and want to help the Kozuki Clan."
SailorStar9: Any OOC-nes is regretted. *Sighs* Don't you just hate plot bunnies sometimes? Reviews are much appreciated.
