[One Piece] Inferior Star

Chapter 423 Flower of Poisonous Soil

Finally got here...

Ace and his brothers stood in front of the super-exaggerated mansion of Miko Chai's family in Huadu, staring at Chris with displeasure.After accepting Iji's violent attack, he didn't know whether it was "acting" or "public revenge", he and his companions ran out of Ebisu Town, followed Mansfield's suggestion, and everyone separated , and their brothers were said by others:

"Don't be self-willed, go to Mr. Chris!"

So it finally came.

"Come in, don't look like that. Ace, Sabo."

Chris didn't mind at all, he opened the door and let the three brothers in: "Do you remember me? Luffy? The last time we met was in...Kingdom of Goa."

"I don't remember!" Lu Fei said it as a matter of course and confidently.He said, "So we've met before. Thank you this time!"

"This is my mother's decision. You don't need to thank me." Chris smiled and said, "As long as you hide here, no one will find you. Of course, the premise is that you don't make trouble. The big snake trusts mother very much."

"Your mother really likes to make friends with villains." Ace couldn't help but mocked.

"It's just a coincidence." Why is there always a villain who likes to find us.Chris was not ridiculed. He said calmly, "No matter who the mother negotiates with, she can get a safe result. This is for the consideration of the whole family."

"..." It's hard to refute anything.never mind.Ace stopped talking, but Luffy looked around at the environment of Mikoshiba's house, and said, "I always feel that this place feels a little different from the outside."

"Because this is a place protected by the gods. As soon as we came back here, we re-enshrined the shrine that had been abandoned for a long time." Chris explained, "so the gods will ensure that we are sheltered. It's just... now In this land, the power of the gods has also been weakened."

"...Chris." Sabo didn't hold back from asking, "Are you sure there is really a god here?"

"Don't make that tone, I'm serious." I'm not some blind believer... and I'm not out of my mind.Chris turned his head slightly, and he said, "I didn't believe it at first, but the demons around Youxiang have confirmed that there are indeed gods living in the shrine. Although it may not have as much power as we imagined."

"Hmph..." You still dare to mention Youxiang... Sabo said, "We all know what happened in Totland. Don't you think it's a bit strange that your mother is still helping us now?"

"Youxiang didn't come because of my mother." Chris shook his head, and he said, "My mother doesn't feel that I have done anything wrong so far. She will apologize to Youxiang, but if she chooses again, she will I won't change my mind either. Mother is here to protect the family... I think there should be a better way, but..."

"but?"

"...The matter is over. It doesn't make sense for me to say anything."

Chris didn't say any more about this matter, but changed the subject: "Mr. Mansfield and his mother discussed the best plan. For us, Wano Country's current state is not beneficial at all. Like We don’t want the situation in Totland to happen again, so we choose to help you secretly. In return, you have to save this country.”

"Is it really good to bet this kind of thing on us?"

"Mother is someone who can see the future. Whether it is Orochi, Kaido or Mansfield, they all believe what she says." Chris emphasized, he said, "The same goes for other people in the family. Therefore, the mother bears a heavy burden. Responsibility, she will not make a decision casually."

That is to say, it was she who thought it out to make You Xiang what it is now?Your family really knows how to make people angry.Sabo also felt that he had nothing to say.He didn't speak, just silently followed behind Chris and the others.Now only Luffy didn't lose his mind. He said, "Although I don't know about gods, isn't it dangerous for you to help?"

"Ah. There are risks. But relatively speaking, you don't have to worry too much." Chris has always been friendly, and he has this kind of personality, "Luffy, don't you...don't hate us? Actually, I thought you guys I will go directly to the Five Ghost Hall."

"Don't be kidding, there is a navy over there. We are pirates!" Luffy said that he can't fall into the trap anyway, right?He said, "And Nami said that you have a lot of people here, so it's better to hide something... Anyway, about Xiangxiang...Since Xiangxiang doesn't mind, then I won't say much."

"really?"

"Hmm... I feel like you're not a bad person." Luffy didn't seem to think much, and he seemed to think too much.Compared with his brother, he is indeed much more tolerant.

Chris was still a little worried about the three brothers.According to his own memory, even in the Goa Kingdom a long time ago, the three of them were very sensitive about Youxiang.Although the ways of caring are different and somewhat clumsy, no one can doubt that sincerity.

I really didn't expect that the three of them would really come here, maybe they came here to seek revenge... Chris was a little nervous, but he still took the three of them to the garden behind the house.

As soon as you walk into the garden, you can see that the entire courtyard has been remodeled. Unlike the traditional gardens in Wano Country, this courtyard is covered with smooth stones, without stone lanterns, trees or artificial landscapes.Near the center is a shrine made of stone, with some simple offerings placed on it, and under the shrine is a small flower field.

What grows in the flower field is a plant with white fluffy balls that look like dandelions, which can barely be called flowers.At least slightly better than weed.But when it comes to things like flowers and plants, they are considered rare species in Wano Country, after all...

"The land of this country is no longer able to grow flowers."

It was Yulian who spoke.She was wearing a white robe with a very long hem that dragged to the floor, a slightly complicated bun, and a white veil on her face.Combined with the surrounding scenery, it is inevitable that people will have the illusion of seeing a fairy.

"These flowers are barely grown under the protection of the gods. Come here, but be careful not to step on them."

After saying this, Yulian began to take care of the flowers and shrines again.Chris made a 'please' gesture to let Luffy and the others go forward.

Although it is known that the person responsible for the Totland incident is Chris's mother, but Ace and the others have never seen Yulian once.Originally, I thought she was some kind of old witch, but after seeing Yulian herself, I was quite surprised.If it weren't for the fact that she made enemies first, she probably wouldn't think that Yulian is a bad person.

"You are Chris' mother." Luffy walked over carelessly and spoke first, "Thank you for your willingness to help us this time!"

"This is also helping us." Yulian turned her head slightly, and Luffy realized that her eyes under the veil were a bit dim, "I... can't see your face clearly. Come closer."

"...?" Lu Fei didn't quite understand what happened to Yulian.Still, he moved a little closer.Yulian raised her hand and gently touched his face, but her dim eyes still seemed not to be able to see clearly.She said, "Monkey D. Luffy. The undead ghost on that ghost island...can you defeat him?"

"If you were talking about Kaido, I would definitely defeat him!" Luffy's expression became serious, and he said, "But now Momoko also said that just beating him is not enough."

"That's right." Yulian put down her hand, and she said, "My entrustment is also to hope that you can save this country. Therefore, even not defeating him is still an option."

"Don't defeat him...?"

"There are many ways to save a country. You have been to Dressrosa, and you also know that Totland...whether a country controlled by pirates can exist has actually been proven. The crux of this country is, It’s not that it is ruled by pirates, but that the pirates don’t want to rule here at all.”

Huh?

Sabo suddenly realized that Yulian seemed to have answered the question he was struggling with.What is the crux of the world?Is it because of being ruled by the aristocracy?No, it's not.It's because... because these nobles don't want to rule anything at all.They just want to enjoy their privileges and only care about their own glory and wealth-

This is the real problem.Therefore, simply overthrowing the nobility is not enough.Saving the country is the same as doing what the Resistance does.The will of the people must be aroused, people who are truly willing to give everything for the people must be found to maintain order, and an orderly system must be established.

Otherwise, this world, this country will still be a mess.This is not something that one person or one organization can do.The great changes in history are all the result of everyone's resistance.

"For Kaido, the Wano country is just a stepping stone to fulfill his ambition. It is a tool, not even a base. Therefore, there is no need to maintain the superficially beautiful peace like Dressrosa. .As long as all the value is squeezed out, he doesn't care what happens here in the end."

Yulian shook her head, she said: "That's why we choose to help. The Wuguitang family thinks so too. Because if this continues, everyone will die, and this country will even cease to exist. If we don't make a decision now, Just sit back and wait. You don’t even have to know the future.”

"You saved Shuangyue Kang's family." Yulian continued, "I think this is a good start."

"It was Youxiang who saved Shuangyue Kang's family." Sabo came back to his senses, and he emphasized, "I have something to ask you. Don't you have any remedy for Youxiang's current situation?"

"..." Yulian turned her head to the direction where Sabo's voice came from.But because she couldn't see clearly, it was a little bit unclear which one was speaking, Ace or Sabo.She said, "If it was an ordinary person, I would say...the remedy is to use contract magic to summon someone who can protect her. But, she is already a sacrifice of a certain contract, isn't she?"

"Has anyone ever said that the way you speak makes people angry?" Sabo looked unhappy. Yulian could be considered a mother's generation anyway. He didn't want to be too rude, but he couldn't suppress his anger. "Since you know She's already...why do you want to hurt her again?"

"If I hadn't done that, then we wouldn't be talking here. I made the decision to protect my family... However, I understand your anger. I understand all the resentment. I won't defend, nor Not begging for forgiveness." I will take responsibility for my choices.Yulian said, "However, my entrustment is another matter, you can stay here..."

"When necessary, I will also help." Yulian didn't seem to care about Sabo's attitude, "If you think I'm annoying, please feel free to leave. I won't blame you. However, I want to remind you What is..."

Yulian leaned down and touched the flower at her feet: "This kind of flower is called poisonous calamus. Although it looks weak, it actually has a poison that can quickly paralyze or even kill people. In this polluted land This is the only flower that can grow smoothly. That child is like this poisonous calamus... If you accidentally break it, you will be poisoned."

"I almost understand the reason why Youxiang doesn't want to come here." Ace shook his head after hearing this, and said, "Luffy, I can't stay here. Otherwise, Chris's house will probably turn into a sea of ​​flames. I'd better discuss it with the eldest sister of the Navy."

"Hey? Really?" Lu Fei didn't really understand what Yulian meant, he looked back at his brothers who were so angry that their heads were smoking with a naive face, "Okay, then I'll go with you too. !"

"Ah. Let's go." Sabo said and turned around, "Master Yulian... I don't think we have anything to say. Whoever you want to form an alliance with has nothing to do with us. To be honest, we have nothing to do with the Guangyue family. , since you are negotiating business with Mansfield, then go to him."

"Goodbye, Chris. I finally know who you inherited your temperament from." Ace patted Chris on the shoulder, followed Sabo and left.Luffy, who didn't understand the situation at all, had no choice but to keep up with his brothers.

Watching the back of them leaving, Chris sighed: "Mother, did you do it on purpose?"

"... Anyway, they won't listen to persuasion. What I said is the truth, the truth that no one is willing to tell them." Yulian was still taking care of the poisonous calamus, she said, "I think it's because...even if It is poisonous calamus, and it is already the only flower in this land. There are still many people who love it."

"Then there's no need to force them to leave..."

"They won't be happy here. It's better to go to Wuguitang's house, after all, they are more compatible in temperament."

Mother is really... Chris didn't know what to say, he sighed: "They are very strong, Mother. If it was them, they should be able to defeat Kaido."

"Ah, indeed. If they all fail, then no one will succeed. Then it means we are doomed." Yulian was very calm, she said, "I have seen the future, Chris. We Just wait here patiently for the end."

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The author has something to say:

A new chapter has begun~~~~ This one is mostly original daily life, very cheerful!There are members of the Charlotte family, Germa, and the opera troupe participating. I hope you like it!

The cover was changed to Matthew!I remember this Matthew was put away for a few days, so let's change it now!I kind of like this! (Sakaski, who was originally planning to draw, was put on hold because he bought a new game. The game is really fun, Cang Cang admit defeat)