HST: Chapter Chapter 278: Enjoy The Moonlight

"Young master!" Raizo looked miserable, his expression uglier than if he had eaten filth. "Caelan just said in the sky above the Flower Capital that Wano will be under his rule. Anyone who disagrees will be killed without mercy!"

"To ask Caelan to return Wano now, isn't that just walking into a trap?"

Earlier, when Caelan stood atop the Azure Dragon and made his declaration, he acted immediately.

So many protesting samurai were cut down, their swords and dojos destroyed along with them.

Under such a blatant threat, going to him now would be nothing but seeking death.

"Yes, young master, wait and see. We must make a long-term plan."

Kin'emon and the others tried to persuade Momonosuke earnestly, hoping he would endure.

The current situation was truly not suitable for taking action.

"I don't care, you must take action immediately!"

Momonosuke cried and made a fuss, his tone filled with determination.

If they delayed, wouldn't all the credit for defeating Kaido and Orochi go to Caelan alone?

Only by acting now could he present the "facts" to the people of Wano and establish himself as the greatest shogun.

"This, this, this…"

Kin'emon and the others were almost in tears.

Damn it, why couldn't he remain as cowardly as before!

Now he was bold to the point of stupidity, an idiot beyond saving.

"Tell me, you don't want to go find Caelan, do you want to betray the Kozuki family? Are you traitors like Kanjuro?!"

When no one agreed with him, Momonosuke suddenly grew suspicious.

He thought of Kanjuro, whose real name was Kurozumi Kanjuro, and who had always been Orochi's spy.

Could it be that someone among them was also an undercover agent, unwilling to see him become the shogun of Wano?

"Young master, what are you saying!"

"Our loyalty is clear to the sun and the moon. We are the most faithful retainers of the Kozuki family!"

"We swear to the heavens that we will never waver in this life. We vow to help you ascend to the position of shogun!"

Kin'emon and the others did not get angry at Momonosuke's words.

Instead, they knelt on the ground, expressing loyalty in fear and trembling. The samurai loyal to Kozuki Oden would never bare their fangs against their lord.

"Good! If that's the case, then help me reclaim the position of shogun immediately!"

Momonosuke knew his words had been wrong, but he refused to change.

All he wanted was to reclaim the shogunate of Wano.

"Young master, wait two more days, then we will take action!" Kin'emon said through gritted teeth.

Since this was a matter of loyalty, he had no choice but to take a stand.

By mobilizing all of Wano's strength within two days, perhaps they could force Caelan to bow to public opinion and leave Wano.

According to rumors, the God Slayer was not a conqueror by nature and had never seized any country. Even Dressrosa, the Neo Navy's headquarters, had not been stolen but was only a site of military cooperation.

If they could stir public opinion, they might force Caelan to retreat.

"Alright, then in two days, I will become the shogun of Wano!"

Momonosuke stopped throwing a tantrum and burst into laughter.

He already imagined himself seated as shogun, surrounded by beauties, his fame echoing across the nation.

"Alas…"

Kin'emon and the others looked stricken.

To act in only two days was far too reckless. They had no confidence at all.

"No, we must gather information first."

Kin'emon said in frustration.

Without intelligence, they were moving blindly, their chances even slimmer.

"I'll go."

Denjiro stepped forward. "I have run a brothel in the Flower Capital for over ten years. All of my women are both talented and beautiful. With the lustful nature of the God Slayer, I believe I can uncover something."

He planned to use a beauty trap, which had worked well against Orochi. He had extracted many secrets from him that way.

"Alright, then it's up to you, Denjiro."

Kin'emon nodded.

Among them, only Denjiro had such resources.

At this moment, Kozuki Hiyori, who had remained silent, finally spoke. "Let me go with you."

"Princess, no! We cannot allow you to take such a risk!"

Denjiro quickly stopped her.

This was not like dealing with Orochi.

Before such a dangerous man as Caelan, he had no confidence he could protect her.

"There's no need to say more. I have already made up my mind."

Kozuki Hiyori said firmly, "As the daughter of Kozuki Oden, this is my duty."

"Besides, I am the most beautiful woman in Wano. The chances of success will be higher."

She was confident she could use her beauty to sway Caelan.

Perhaps the God Slayer would be bewitched and squander everything on her like other men.

Seeing Hiyori's determination, Kin'emon, Raizo, and the others exchanged uneasy glances, but in the end, they had no choice but to agree to her request.

(To be continued.)