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Zou, Mokomo Dukedom.
The once peaceful country was now engulfed in war, with ruins everywhere and heavy casualties among its citizens.
Just ten days prior, a pirate named Jack invaded this country, starting a war without reason.
The battle lasted five days and five nights, and even the two Kings couldn't defeat Jack; his strength was beyond common sense.
"The pirates will return!"
"But this time, we will make them pay!"
"The full moon is coming!"
The citizens were filled with righteous indignation.
To this day, they still didn't know why the pirates had invaded.
"Roar~"
A thunderous roar echoed in the sky.
"It's Zunesha's warning!"
"The pirates are back!"
"Prepare for battle!"
All Minks quickly gathered. Since it was daytime, they were led by Duke Inuarashi, the King of Daytime, and the Musketeer Squad.
The Minks rushed to the front line, and when they saw the invaders this time, they were so shocked they almost forgot to breathe.
"So big!"
"What is that? Giants?"
Giants, nearly twenty meters tall and incredibly strong, burst into the city, instantly crushing the Minks guarding the front line.
Hajrudin, carrying Mjolnir, looked coldly at the approaching Minks, without a trace of mercy in his eyes.
As a mercenary, war was commonplace for him; his goal was to defeat all enemies.
"Stop them!"
The Mink warriors suppressed their fear and charged at the foremost Hajrudin, arcs of electricity appearing on their bodies.
Hajrudin looked disdainful, raising Mjolnir and smashing it into the center of the crowd.
"Thunder!"
"Boom!!!"
A massive bolt of lightning descended from the sky, striking Mjolnir, and then dense lightning spread forward.
"Waaahhh!!!"
The Minks screamed as they were blown away.
Although they could use static electricity to wrap currents around their hands and weapons for combat, the lightning power summoned by the Giant far exceeded their endurance.
With just one hammer strike, dozens of Minks were charred and smoking, severely wounded and near death.
Hajrudin raised Mjolnir and roared.
"Attack!!!"
"Oh oh oh!!!"
The Giants roared excitedly, swinging their weapons and destroying everything. Even though the Minks were strong, they were no match for the Giants.
Until Inuarashi arrived with the Musketeer Squad!
"Stop!"
Inuarashi parried a Giant's battle-axe with his sword, angrily demanding. "What is your purpose? What good does destroying this country do for you?!"
"We are just following orders."
Hajrudin replied coldly.
"Orders? Whose orders?"
Inuarashi loudly pleaded. "Please let the one who gave the order come out. I want to speak with him. If you have any demands, we can agree!"
"I gave the order."
The Giants parted to create a path.
Daichi stepped forward and said indifferently. "As for why we want to destroy this country, you should be very clear, Inuarashi, one of the Nine Red Scabbards, Kozuki Oden's retainer."
Inuarashi's pupils contracted.
Initially, upon seeing the Beast Pirates' flag, he had considered this possibility.
"Gerd."
"Here."
Gerd extended her hands and lifted Daichi.
Daichi stood at a high vantage point, looking down at the Minks below. "Listen well, our purpose in coming here is to hunt down the two criminals who escaped that year!"
"Inuarashi and Nekomamushi!"
"It was their crimes that brought disaster to Zou back then. If you don't want this country destroyed, hand them over."
The King's enemies?
The Minks finally understood the reason, yet not a single one showed fear; they all stood behind Inuarashi.
They would not abandon their King.
"Is that your answer?"
Daichi's gaze was cold.
If they couldn't be used, then they should all be eliminated. Otherwise, in the future, these foolish Minks would also become enemies!
Only the obedient ones needed to be left alive.
"Inuarashi!"
Daichi's killing intent permeated the air.
"I'll give you one last chance. If you commit suicide, I will spare this country. Otherwise, Mokomo Dukedom will be completely annihilated."
"I refuse!"
Inuarashi gripped his sword. He already understood that this war was unavoidable; the hatred between the Kozuki clan and the Beast Pirates would not dissipate.
"What a pity."
Daichi raised his hand and ordered coldly.
"Kill them!"
"Oh oh oh!!!"
The Giants roared and charged!
Inuarashi immediately waved his hand and ordered.
"All ordinary residents retreat to the forest! Leave this to us!"
"Duke!"
The residents were worried, but they knew very well that they couldn't do anything against the powerful Giants; the previous conflict had already proven this.
"Hurry up!"
"Go find Boss Nekomamushi!"
This pirate offensive was ten times more terrifying than previous ones. Duke Inuarashi and the Musketeer Squad alone might not be able to hold them off.
Only with both Kings fighting side by side was there a chance to overcome this crisis.
Daichi sat down, leaning his back against Gerd's chest, which was soft and comfortable, perfect for a backrest.
"Gerd, aren't you going?"
"I'm staying with Daichi-sama!"
Gerd smiled happily.
Daichi-sama was so cute, wasn't he?!
"As you wish."
Daichi was very comfortable and didn't want to move.
Against the Minks, the Giants' combat power was enough to crush them. After working so long, they deserved to fight to their heart's content.
And Hajrudin.
It was a good opportunity for Hajrudin to train. He couldn't improve by always fighting low-level opponents. The potential of Conqueror's Haki needed to be stimulated in battle.
"Your opponent is me!"
Hajrudin roared excitedly, swinging Mjolnir at Inuarashi. The opponent was a strong enemy whom even Jack found difficult to defeat. He had been waiting for such an opponent!
"Clang!"
Mjolnir was blocked by a sword blade, unleashing countless bolts of lightning!
Inuarashi cried out in pain as his weapon flew from his grasp. He immediately leaped back to create distance, staring at Mjolnir with extreme solemnity.
"Every strike can unleash lightning. What kind of weapon is this?!"
"Are you afraid of it?"
Hajrudin deliberately released Mjolnir, letting it fall to the ground. The enemy had lost his weapon, and he didn't want to defeat him with Mjolnir.
He wanted to prove his own strength!
Elbaf Spear would bloom!
Hajrudin clenched his fist and slammed it down towards Inuarashi below!
"Boom!!!"
The ground cracked layer by layer!
With just one punch, there was the force of thunder!
"What terrifying power!"
As the dust cleared, Inuarashi appeared next to Hajrudin's fist, leaping up onto Hajrudin's arm and running upwards.
The enemy's body was too massive; he had to attack vital points.
When he had enough momentum, Inuarashi shot out like a lightning bolt, his right leg wrapped in electricity, kicking towards Hajrudin's chest!
"Inu Storm!"
"Thud!"
Half of his leg embedded itself!
"Zzzzzzt~~"
Lightning spread!
However, the imagined scene of the Giant being kicked away did not occur, and the attached lightning did not cause effective damage.
"This level!"
Hajrudin's face was grim. His chest muscles, covered in Haki, contracted and tightened, firmly clamping the enemy's leg, enduring the kick.
The pain stimulated his nerves!
Before meeting Daichi, such a powerful kick would have been enough to defeat him, but he was no longer the useless good-for-nothing he once was.
He had to keep getting stronger!
"Oh oh oh!!!"
Hajrudin roared, raising his hand and grabbing Inuarashi from his chest, then slamming him downwards with force against a nearby building!
"Rumble!!!"
The ten-meter-tall building completely crumbled!
"Cough, cough!"
In the rubble, Inuarashi coughed up blood.
"Monster!"
In terms of pure strength, the Giant in front of him was in no way inferior to Jack, and perhaps even stronger.
The Beast Pirates had more powerful individuals than before.
"Waaahhh!"
Inuarashi looked at the battlefield.
Screams rose and fell, and Mink warriors continuously fell, though a small number of Giants were also brought down by the Musketeer Squad. The situation was precarious.
If they couldn't defeat the enemy's officer, they were doomed to lose!
"Nyaaaaaaaaaa!!!"
A sharp roar came from the forest!
"The unreasonable guy is finally here!"
Inuarashi stood up to face Hajrudin, a smile appearing on his face. With that clumsy Nekomamushi around, the tide of battle might yet be turned.
Moreover, tonight was the night of the full moon!