MM Racing Chapter 1718 The Arrival of That Man
Chapter 1718 The Arrival of That Man
The veins on Kurotan Orochi's forehead bulged like earthworms, and his face was so gloomy it looked like it could drip water.
Staring intently at the screen, at the little purple courtesan—no, it was Kozuki Hiyori—who was easily deflecting the Navy Admiral's attack with a mysterious black sphere!
"Kozuki Hiyori... Good, very good!!" Kurozumi Orochi gritted his teeth, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with deep-seated hatred.
He was actually deceived for so many years by a courtesan he thought he had long since controlled, who was nothing more than a plaything.
This woman is not only alive, but also possesses such bizarre and powerful abilities, and even stands by Whitebeard's side, opposing the World Government.
The most important woman's surname is Kozuki. She is the daughter of that foolish samurai. When Kozuki Momonosuke died, Kurozumi Orochi thought he was safe and sound, so he became even more indulgent in his life.
Who would have thought that a descendant of Kozuki Oden would survive? Why is Kozuki's daughter still alive? She has been hiding in the Flower Capital for so many years, and even during the height of her life, she went to drink with Kurozumi Orochi.
There's a mole! Orochi suddenly remembered the defector Kyoshiro. Everything clicked. It must be him. This undercover agent protected Kozuki Oden's daughter. Otherwise, how could a little girl have survived to adulthood?
This is not just betrayal, but the ultimate contempt for his authority, Kurozumi Orochi. Such a terrifying remnant has survived in the world and grown to this level!
"Danzo—!!!" Kurozumi Orochi suddenly stood up from his seat, staggering slightly from anger and alcohol, but he shouted at the top of his lungs regardless.
He roared with all his might towards the outside of the hall, his voice distorted and deformed by extreme anger:
"Danzo! You get your ass over here and see me—!!"
"Danzo, where the hell have you been?! Get over here right now—!!"
The general's furious roar, like the howl of a wounded beast, pierced through the luxurious palace and echoed in the air above the general's mansion, silencing all the servants and warriors within.
Before long, a series of slightly hurried but deliberately steady footsteps approached from afar.
A figure strode into the hall.
He was tall and thin, with half of his face and one eye tightly wrapped in thick white bandages, revealing only his sinister left eye.
Danzo was dealing with some shady business when he heard the general's outburst of anger and knew that something earth-shattering must have happened, so he immediately dropped everything.
Without daring to delay for even a moment, they rushed over.
Upon entering the hall, Danzo's single eye quickly scanned the entire scene: the injured Plum Blossom King kneeling on the ground, and the general Kurozumi Orochi before the throne, his face ashen and his eyes burning with fury.
Finally, his gaze fell on the broadcast screen inside the hall, where he saw the white-haired woman standing in front of the white-bearded man.
Danzo's one eye narrowed almost imperceptibly.
With his sharp mind, he connected everything almost instantly and understood the root of the general's rage.
Kurozumi Orochi's chest heaved violently, his voice hoarse and trembling with extreme humiliation, "Go and dig up that bitch's grave, and find out what these remnants are up to!"
Not long ago, he held a very grand funeral for the deceased Little Purple Flower Queen.
He may have felt a pang of regret for the lost beauty at the time, but looking back now, it all seems utterly absurd and laughable.
It was like swallowing a fly whole, not a whole swarm of flies, making him feel nauseous and angry enough to want to destroy everything.
No wonder Xiao Zi, who had always been in good health and had never been ill, suddenly contracted a strange disease and then passed away so tragically.
It turns out that after gaining power, she faked her death to escape, leaving Wano Country to seek refuge with her deceased father's good brother, Whitebeard.
Orochi Kurozumi rose to power through betrayal and intrigue. In his distorted value system, ability may not be the most important thing, but loyalty must come first.
"Yes, General. I will arrange the most reliable people to do it right away."
"At the same time, I will personally lead a team to thoroughly investigate everyone associated with Little Purple Courtesan."
This includes the shop that nurtured her, her maids, the courtesans she associated with, and anyone else who might know the truth.
Danzo believed that she might be able to escape by faking her death, but those who were connected to her and were still making a living in the Flower Capital might not be able to leave cleanly, and some clues would always be unearthed.
Danzo said no more, bowed again, then turned and walked out of the luxurious palace filled with the smell of alcohol with steady and quick steps.
It took less than twenty minutes in total.
A warrior dressed entirely in black, wearing an animal mask, appeared at the palace entrance, knelt on one knee, and reported the results of the preliminary investigation.
"General Danzo has ordered me to report that the tomb of Komurasaki Kokoro has been excavated, and there is indeed a female corpse that has been treated in the coffin."
"However, after examining the remains and comparing them with the records from before the death, the age and physical details of the skeleton did not match the records, confirming that the person in the tomb was not Xiao Zihua Kui herself."
"Furthermore, Lord Danzo has personally led a team to the entertainment district and is currently controlling those connected to Kozuki Hiyori..."
"boom--!!"
The black charcoal serpent slammed its fist into the low table beside it, and a crack appeared in the hard sandalwood tabletop.
His face contorted in pain, and his last shred of hope was shattered. It really was a fake!
That woman was lying to him from beginning to end!
"Great...very good!!"
At this moment, Mei Hua Kui was like a frightened quail, huddled in the corner, carefully refilling a cup of wine for the black charcoal serpent, even deliberately keeping her breathing slow and gentle, not daring to make even the slightest extra sound.
The grotesque marks on her neck still served as a constant reminder of the general's brutality. She feared that if she wasn't careful, he would skin her alive.
Kurozumi Orochi took the wine cup and drank it all in one gulp. The scorching liquid was able to slightly suppress the evil fire in his heart.
His somber gaze returned to the enormous broadcast screen inside the hall, focused on the brutal battle at Marineford that would determine the fate of the world.
He wanted to see how long the woman who had betrayed him could remain in the limelight by Whitebeard's side.
Just as his attention was drawn to the screen, something unexpected happened!
The once calm air in the center of the palace began to distort and fluctuate without warning.
It was as if an invisible boulder had been thrown into the tranquil lake, creating clearly visible ripples in the water.
This unusual way of making an entrance was not the first time Orochi had seen it.
Almost the instant the ripples appeared, the hairs on his body stood on end, and he almost slipped the wine glass from his hand.
Mei Hua Kui was so frightened that she let out a short scream, covered her mouth tightly, and looked at the strange scene that had appeared out of nowhere with extreme terror.
At the center of the ripples, space seemed to be torn open, and a tall figure calmly walked out from it.
The newcomer was dressed in a simple, dark red, layered armor, with thick, black hair cascading over his shoulders, giving him an air of unrestrained arrogance and disdain for the world.
One eye was perfectly concealed by the long, black hair that fell across her forehead, leaving only the other, bright red eye visible.