Indeed, the rising resistance forces were increasing, and Oden needed stronger power.
Himura Kenshin's students, the mysterious person who brought him back to life, the increasing number of outsiders, and the Kurozumi clan remnants that had been lurking for decades were all his enemies.
So, he needed even greater power to deal with them.
That dark energy was making it hard for him to become stronger. Although he could sense that there was still some that hadn't been absorbed, it wasn't as easy to absorb as it was at the beginning.
He needed…
Faith?!
Yes, something like that!
He needed others to worship and even have faith in him, to gain that kind of spiritual mark from them, so that he could stimulate the dark power within his body even more.
However, if he wanted people to have faith in him, what should he do?
Give generously and govern with kindness?
That was too much trouble, and he didn't want to do that kind of thing at all.
If only there was a simpler, more direct method.
"If people could see my words and actions, they would surely be captivated by my greatness."
Oden suddenly had an idea. He had been writing a diary before, and now he decided to inject his dark power into it, turning his diary into a medium that could contain the power of his idol worship.
As long as people read his diary, they would gradually have faith in him. When he became a general, he would spread the diary among the people and let them read it one by one.
Although it was a little troublesome, it was much simpler than going out and infecting people one by one himself.
He would do it now. He would return to the general's residence to modify his diary.
......
Meanwhile, Ann, who was seriously injured, was indeed rescued.
However, she was not rescued by the Kurozumi clan, as they didn't have the ability to do so.
Currently, there were only four members of the Kurozumi clan.
The first was Kurozumi Semimaru, a mimicry fruit user; the second was Kurozumi Semimaru, a barrier fruit user. These two were more inclined to support.
The remaining one was Kurozumi Orochi, who was a weak person. The last one was Kurozumi Kanjuro, but he would soon become a Kozuki family slave.
None of these four had the ability to take Ann away in time, not even Kaido, the powerful reinforcement Kurozumi Semimaru brought.
However, An was still relieved, because she heard someone calling her in that direction. This was the application of advanced observation Haki. Like Fujitora, she could read people's minds.
Among those voices, one person said his identity, and after An saw that the person in the last glance she took was indeed as that voice said, she fainted with peace of mind.
Because that person was her colleague…
It was…
The god of thunder!
Although she didn't see his face clearly, the iconic blue mask was indeed a symbol of the god of thunder, and there was lightning radiating from his body.
So, it could only be the god of thunder from The Black Order!
Only the god of thunder's speed could take Ann away in that instant without being discovered by Kozuki Oden.
The two of them came to Wano Country representing their respective departments, but they had only contacted each other through Den Den Mushi before. This was the first time they had met.
And this first meeting was in this kind of situation, which no one could have imagined.
The god of thunder quickly took Ann to a secret basement. This place was not far from where she had collapsed. The members of the Kurozumi clan were in the basement.
The old woman Kurozumi Semimaru, the old man Kurozumi Semimaru, and the small Kurozumi Orochi were all there.
"Kozuki Oden is becoming more and more insane! They actually attacked a World Government Admiral!" Seeing An unconscious, Kurozumi Semimaru said angrily.
Of course, at least 99% of this anger was acting.
"We have confirmed that the Kozuki family is evil, and our World Government will naturally fight against evil." The god of thunder laid An on the bed that was already prepared, and then said to the three members of the Kurozumi clan,
"As long as your Kurozumi clan cooperates well, Wano Country will be ruled by you, and you will become the new generals of Wano Country."
His words made the three of them happy. Kurozumi Semimaru immediately said, "We are relieved with your words. Then our Wano Country can join the World Government and become an indestructible barrier for the World Government!"
The god of thunder nodded, and then said, "The top priority now is to relocate. Your traitor should have been discovered. If he exposes our location, we will face their crazy revenge."
"Don't worry." Kurozumi Orochi said flatteringly, "Kanjuro will never betray us, because that's his way of survival."
"No, I sense that Kozuki Oden's evil power seems to be able to bewitch people, so so-called personality and ways of survival are unreliable." The god of thunder shook his head.
?!
His words surprised Kurozumi Orochi. Orochi didn't expect Kozuki Oden to have such an ability. No wonder Kanjuro said it was the last time he was passing on information.
He trembled all over, as if he was about to be caught and executed at any moment.
"Lord God of Thunder is right, we do need to move our location." Kurozumi Semimaru was not flustered. She said with a smile, "Our clan has been preparing for this moment for decades, how could we be easily discovered?"
"Let them block the Flower Capital, we can leave the city through the underground passage, and then let them run around in circles in the city."
Kurozumi Semimaru walked to a location and seemed to press something. Immediately, a door appeared in the dark basement.
The god of thunder nodded. He glanced at An lying on the bed and said slowly, "Then wait a moment, we'll leave when An wakes up."
At this time, Kurozumi Orochi said excitedly, "We have discovered the true face of the Kozuki family. As long as we announce it, we will be able to take down the Kozuki family easily under our leadership!"
He was trembling with fear just now, and the next moment he was daydreaming. Kurozumi Orochi displayed people's timidness and greed to the fullest.
After more than two hours, An finally woke up slowly, but she could only move a little.
If she wanted to recover from her injuries, she would need at least a week, as Toguro had predicted.
But being able to move a little was enough. The five of them hurriedly walked towards the narrow passage, preparing to leave the Flower Capital.
During the process, Ann also heard the god of thunder talk about the situation here.
"It's thanks to the fact that Wano Country is proficient in armament Haki, but their observation Haki is very average, otherwise it wouldn't have been so easy to take you away."
Ann nodded. She whispered to the god of thunder, "But, how did you end up with the Kurozumi clan?"
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