“Really like”

Outside the City of Flowers, under the influence of the ripening technique, Momonosuke's figure changed from the original appearance of an eight-year-old child to become taller and straighter. Xiao Shinobu couldn't help but shed tears when he looked at the grown-up Momonosuke.

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"Wow~"

Denjiro waved his arms, and he took off his coat and covered it on Momonosuke. After all, the original clothes had been stretched open and could not be worn at all.

"Lord Oden!?"

Around, some Wano people who were relatively close couldn't help but exclaimed when they saw Momonosuke's current appearance. Even Skyler and Mihawk looked at Momonosuke almost at the same time.

Of course, the two of them were not attracted by Momonosuke's appearance, but by Momonosuke's body, which grew from weak to strong in just one breath.

"Sometimes, I have to admit that there are always some people who are separated from others from the moment they are born. His father left him a treasure house, and I know how he will develop it."

Mihawk shook his head and said. Skyler could hear Mihawk's faint resentment, and Skyler could understand it. After all, he had worked hard for decades to train his body without daring to stop, and that was how Mihawk became today.

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Suddenly seeing a child who can overcome countless years of practice and polishing just by relying on the characteristics left by his father's bloodline factors, this feeling will indeed make people feel angry and powerless.

But Skyler didn't think so. She shrugged and said, "Some people envy your eyes, and some envy my resilience. Everyone has a unique talent that is envied by others.

But talent will not bring us the experience accumulated through hard work, nor will it give us the skills to deal with any enemy, nor will it give us the courage and determination to defeat every enemy.

Do you think that talent can make a person become the greatest swordsman in the world?"

Hearing Skyler's words, Mihawk showed an open-minded smile, nodded, and replied: "I forgot that I was once a monster with extraordinary talents that people envied."

At this time, Momonosuke, who seemed to have initially adapted to his body after the great change, looked at Skyler and said, "Sir Skyler, maybe now is not the time to found a country."

Hearing this, Skyler's smile instantly faded, and her body began to exude a chilling murderous intent. She looked at Momonosuke and said, "Why, do you think you can negotiate terms with me?"

Next to Momonosuke, Denjiro, Kinemon, and Shinobu all looked at Momonosuke worriedly. In their hearts, Momonosuke was the next general of Wano and the one they were loyal to.

people.

But they did not support Momonosuke saying such things to Skyler at this time.

However, they still chose to stand by Momonosuke's side and became his support. Raizo and Saou's Cat and Dog King saw that something was wrong and quickly came closer.

Seeing the nervousness of the people around him, Momonosuke quickly waved his hand and said, "That's not what I meant. Mr. Skyler, don't be angry, and everyone, don't be nervous either."

Go ahead, Momonosuke took a deep breath, tried to keep his tone calm, and said: "Sir Skyler, I have already talked with the Elephant Master.

When Joyboy returns in this era, a huge war will surely break out in the world. At that time, no country will be able to escape the storm, except for the current Wano Country."

Hearing this, Skyler quite agreed. The terrain of Wano was already easy to defend and difficult to attack. The height and the width of the ocean currents in the port could keep most enemies out of the country.

And for the country of Wano, which is already underdeveloped and has been neglected by Kaido, Orochi and others for twenty years, now is indeed not the time to border the world.

From a rational analysis, the current Wano Country is indeed not suitable for founding.

But this is considered from the perspective of Wano. Skyler wants to open the gates of Wano not to allow them to border the world, but to accelerate a huge war that will affect the world.

Today in Wano Country, she is determined!

Noticing that Skyler's expression had not improved at all, Momonosuke's last hope was shattered and he continued according to his plan:

"Eight hundred years ago, the ancestors of Wano Country may have also considered this and chose to close the country, but I do not agree that this is the right approach.

Over the past eight hundred years, the isolation of the country has indeed brought peace to the country of Wano, but it has also prevented us from seeing the world and being unable to connect with the world, which has led to today's tragic backwardness.

If you still do not choose to found a country today, then in the future, the country of Wano will only gradually become a barbaric state."

As Momonosuke spoke, his voice gradually became louder. It seemed that he was not only speaking to Skyler, but also to the retainers of the Kozuki family and the people around him. He raised his voice and said:

"Kaido has warned us that Wano is not an absolutely closed place and may still be attacked from overseas. Perhaps in the past eight hundred years, only one Kaido has defiled this land.

But in the future, especially when the commuting problem in Wano is conquered by the outside world, there will be more and more Kaidos, and more and more beasts will invade and pollute this land.

Perhaps the country of Wano, which has gone through twenty years of suffering, does not have the conditions and preparations to connect with the world. Maybe we should not open the country today.

But in the future, what if we are still not prepared? Will we not open the country?"

Momonosuke had been paying attention to the surroundings, and when he saw most people nodding subconsciously, his heart dropped a little.

In fact, from the bottom of his heart, Momonosuke did not want to found a country at this time, because in this era, rashly integrating with the world would be a great test for the country of Wano.

Momonosuke also believes that although most people will say things like Mrs. Toki's prophecy about the founding of the country because of this incident, there are not many who really want to found the country.

But with Skyler here, the gate of Wano must be opened or not.

In this case, Momonosuke can only choose to convince himself and convince Wano. It will be difficult after the founding of the country. This is an unchangeable fact, but dealing with it with that kind of mentality is something he can strive for.

Seeing that everyone around him was willing to believe what he said, Momonosuke breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "The best time to found a country is when the country of Wano closes, and the second is today.

On this sea, there is not only the country of Japan, we are destined to integrate with the world, so why not open the country today, starting from today, so that we can adapt earlier and be prepared to face challenges earlier."

After saying this, everyone around nodded in agreement. Seeing this, Momonosuke also bowed deeply to Skyler, then stood up and said: "Sir Skyler

I, Kozuki Momonosuke, in the name of my late father Kozuki Oden, the general of Wano Country, implore Lord Skyler to open the door for me and Wano Country!"

In today's situation, although Momonosuke is destined to become the next general of Wano Country, he is still just a young master who traveled from twenty years ago.

His current status is not enough to entrust Skyler to open the country to the country of Wan, and the country of Wan will not agree with his request for others to open the country to the country of Wan.

Therefore, he had to borrow his father's reputation. Perhaps twenty years ago, Kozuki Oden, who had experienced five years of disappointment for everyone in Reiwa Country, did not have this appeal.

But twenty years have passed, and at a time when countless people are remembering Kozuki Oden who was willing to commit suicide to save the people, Kozuki Oden's reputation has gained enough weight.

Skyler didn't like Kozuki Oden's style of doing things, and she wouldn't let Kozuki Oden's false reputation affect her decision-making. But at this moment, she looked at Momonosuke with admiration.

Because at this moment, the future general of Wano, who had been entrusted with important tasks since time traveling twenty years ago, finally had some consciousness to take up the responsibility of Wano.

Moreover, his acting style is even more spiritual than that of Kozuki Oden twenty years ago.

Seeing that the aura exuded by Skyler was no longer as cold as bone, the retainers of the Kozuki family also reacted at this time, saluted Skyler at the same time, and said loudly:

"I beg Mr. Skyler to open the door to my country!"

The surrounding Wano people, seeing their future general, and the Kozuki retainers who had built up their reputations over the past twenty years, all asked the stranger in front of them to found the country of Wano.

They no longer questioned, but called on other people around them who had not yet reacted to stand up, or woke up the children who were still ignorant, and stood up together to salute Skyler, shouting in an uneven but very passionate tone.

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"I beg Mr. Skyler to open the door to my country!"

A smile finally appeared on Skyler's lips. In fact, Skyler didn't care whether it was the pleas of Momonosuke and Kozuki's retainers, or the public opinion of the Wano people who were coerced and exploited out of ignorance.

What she cares about is that things can continue.

If a young man had never seen the storm, standing in her current situation, he would be moved speechless, or perhaps he would have a sense of mission on his shoulders.

But Skyler has never lacked applause and compliments. She has shouldered bigger occasions and more important commissions countless times. She really doesn't like Wano's flattery.

But she still nodded. After all, she had to open the gate to the country of Wano. She was just giving Momonosuke, a young man, some insignificant opportunities.

Seeing Skyler smiling again and agreeing, the stone in Momonosuke's heart finally fell to the ground. Although he was a little worried about the future after the founding of Wano Country, it was not the time to think about those things.

Momonosuke took two steps closer to Skyler, and no longer raised his voice, but whispered: "Sir Skyler, the Elephant Master told me that it is willing to found the country of Wano, you see."

"Keep it far away, it's just a matter of establishing the country."

Skyler shook her head. She just used her momentum to attack the Elephant Master. This was actually her first attempt. After all, she hadn't really attacked with all her strength since the summit war two years ago.

But the release of her momentum just now made her feel confident that she could do it in Wano Country.

When Momonosuke saw Skyler's refusal, he did not continue to ask. After all, he didn't know much about the navy. He only knew that there were many powerful weapons in the navy.

Maybe Skyler really doesn't need to rely on the elephant master to found the country of peace.

Skyler turned to look at Bebo and said: "Bebo, lead the surrounding detachments and evacuate as quickly as possible. I have already notified the others."

"Yes! Lieutenant General Skyler!"

When Momonosuke's first misleading words came out, Bepo had already come to Skyler's side just like Kozuki's retainer standing beside Momonosuke.

Although he had a good impression of Momonosuke in the past period, he was also a marine after all. Even if he knew that Duke Inarashi and Neko Viper were on Momonosuke's side, he would not be able to jump over.

Of course, Bebo was most happy to see the matter resolved amicably. After saluting, Bebo turned around and left to contact each detachment.

The three detachments that landed in Wano Country landed in different directions, and the warship docking points were also far apart. Although Skyler asked him to lead each detachment to retreat, Bepo could not really follow each detachment.

The navy stationed around them did not question or hesitate after hearing the order conveyed by Beibo. They did not care where their superiors were now. They quickly counted the number of people, left some supplies, and quickly retreated.

At this moment, Momonosuke looked at the naval forces who were enforcing orders and had an inexplicable emotion in his heart.

Before his body grew up, Momonosuke also saw this, but he never had any thoughts.

But now, after he chose to shoulder the mission of general of Wano in front of the people of Wano, he suddenly had other views on these navies.

In his mind, he quickly recalled what he had seen and heard about the navy during this period.

Suddenly, he wished to establish such an army in Wano Country. Wano Country was civilized with warriors, and Wano Country's samurai were also very powerful.

Twenty years ago, if it weren't for Kaido's conspiracy and Oden's poor decision-making, Wano would definitely be able to bring down the Beast Pirates who first entered Wano.

However, it was difficult for the Wano samurai to organize a strong and sustained offensive and defensive posture. The assembled samurai group was not weak in combat power, but it could only fight one wave of battles.

There is no command, no tactics, and no division of labor. It seems like one force is fighting against another force, but in fact it is each individual fighting against each individual of another force.
To be continued...