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Wano was a very peculiar country, with geography that defied common logic and gravity. Surrounding it, at sea level, there were various peaks encircling the country before even reaching it.
It was situated above sea level, surrounded by an imposing natural barrier formed by steep cliffs and jagged mountains, creating an insurmountable ring around it. Between these elevated walls of land, a vast current of water flowed, encircling the country like a moat, hiding its interior from the outside world. Meanwhile, those on the outside could only see Wano's waterfalls cascading down from all sides.
In the waters around the country was Onigashima, a smaller island shaped like a giant demon skull. The island, serving as Kaido's fortress, had been a hub of constant activity over the past month. The area was surrounded by over 200 ships, loaded with weapons, provisions, and soldiers, circulating incessantly, reinforcing defenses and intensifying preparations for the upcoming battle. Ships entered and exited Wano's ports directly to Onigashima, as Kaido ramped up resource collection.
At the heart of Onigashima, Kaido himself appeared somewhat changed. Despite his arrogance, he had felt the power of Luffy in their battle at Marineford. Each punch from the Straw Hat in that state had made Kaido bleed and his body collapse under the impacts. It was a kind of power that prompted an unusual reaction from Kaido: he began to train. Surprising even his own subordinates, Kaido had sporadically dedicated moments over the past year to prepare himself, eager for a rematch against Luffy. That moment was drawing ever closer.
In the country itself, the atmosphere was one of great apprehension. Even the most skeptical about the impending war began to feel the weight of Kaido's increasingly oppressive regime. Kozuki Hiyori was a woman who foresaw this war being won by Kaido and his allies, due to the prophecy her mother and even her father had spoken of, awaiting her brother's return less than a year from now. However, what she witnessed began to shake her beliefs.
The people were suffering more than ever. Even Orochi was treated like a dog by Kaido, with the Calamities themselves taking over the city. From what she heard, in the distant factories and villages, inhabitants had been forced to work harder than ever, preparing resources for the Beast Pirates and their war.
Across all provinces, starving people begged for food, but not even soldiers were present anymore to hear their complaints or to steal from them. All resources and forces were being directed to Onigashima, with the Beast Pirates' troops organizing there.
In the middle of the country, there was a small town where people resembled zombies, wandering back and forth. It had been over a month since all the food was taken from the town, and no one had brought any back, leaving them with nothing but scarcity and a polluted river from the factories to drink from.
People were so thin that their bones showed through their skin. Others lay collapsed on the ground with vacant eyes, and even corpses that couldn't endure the conditions any longer lay in the streets. Yet no one had the strength to remove them, trying instead to conserve energy. People even fell into states of madness, considering cannibalism, but all who acted on this idea were killed by fellow citizens.
The terror that had plagued Wano for 20 years only grew more intense. Nearby, there was a large hill with an abandoned castle, where the former family of Daimyō Kozuki, who ruled Wano before Kaido and Orochi's defeat, had resided.
Everything seemed calm there, despite the atmosphere of despair blanketing the country. Suddenly, a distortion in space occurred as a door began to manifest. Sai opened it, stepping out with other people.
The ship they had taken reached the skies above Wano, but after Luffy shrank the ship, Sai used his door powers to enter a separate space, allowing them to travel undetected to Wano. Despite the difficulty of detection, Luffy wanted to ensure Kaido remained unaware of their presence, so they could stir the country from within before the final battle.
The samurai, Sai, Luffy, Lucy, Zoro, Kuina, Yamato, Chouchou, Nojiko, and Lami stepped out of the door, landing in the middle of the ruined place. As they all were proficient in Observation Haki, they quickly sensed the atmosphere for the first time.
"This...!" Yamato murmured. It was her first time in Wano, and instead of smiling with excitement, she looked on in shock.
"So much negative emotion in this place..." Zoro muttered, frowning.
"How... how could they do this to these people!" Nojiko murmured with a tone of worry.
"Au..." Even Chouchou whimpered.
"..." Lami, Reiju and Kuina remained silent, while only Sai and the samurai couldn't fully grasp what was happening.
"Why... everyone should have the right to eat..." Lucy said, her voice carrying a rare tone of anger.
"Calm down. Kaido is managing this country worse than I imagined..." Luffy commented, glancing out at the city. He hadn't anticipated Wano being in such a critical condition, wondering if he should have come sooner. The situation was truly macabre.
'I'm hungry...'
'If only I could give my son some food... He doesn't cry anymore. That should comfort me, but it scares me. Has he given up? Is he even alive?'
'My hands are covered in calluses... my lungs burn from the poisonous air. But if I stop, they'll kill me, like they did to that old man yesterday. Still, maybe that would be better than continuing to breathe in this hell.'
'Mom and Dad promised they'd come back... But it's been so long. I'm so hungry I can't even remember what rice tasted like. Will I see them again? Have they forgotten me?'
'I was supposed to protect the people... but now I'm just a broken man, powerless, watching everyone around me suffer. How did I let this happen? What's left of my honor? Maybe... nothing.'
'There's nothing left to sell; no one has anything to buy. Orochi and Kaido took everything. My shop is empty, and so are my children. I just want to disappear. There's no future here.'
'I've lived too long to see my country turn into this. I wish I'd died with Oden... At least I would've died with pride. Now all I do is wait for the end. Maybe in the next world, Wano will be free.'
'I want to run, to escape this place. But where? There's no one to help me. My body doesn't respond the way it used to... It feels like hunger is eating me from the inside.'
'I heard rumors... They say the samurai will return, waiting for the right moment. Maybe, just maybe, there's a chance. I need to believe... not for me, but for my children.'
'Is there a place where we don't feel this? I thought this was how it was for everyone. Maybe this is just how the world is. But I wish, one day, I could eat until I'm full.'
'How many more minutes can my body take? They say if we work hard, they'll give us food. Lies. It's all lies. We're cattle to Kaido. But one day, even if it's my last day, I'll do something. I'll break something. I'll fight.'
'I don't cry anymore. There are no tears left to shed. Only hunger... hunger and emptiness. Maybe this is how the world ends, not with a scream, but with the silence of the starving.'
A series of thoughts began to be detected by everyone, hearing the darkest musings of the people in that place.
"Luffy..." Lucy murmured, torn between anger and complicated emotions, mostly feeling pity.
"I know... We'll fix this situation before we deal with Kaido. Don't worry about it," Luffy said as he turned his back to the city and headed into the castle. The rest of the group followed him closely, trying to ignore the dark atmosphere.
Luffy arrived at an area where, besides a part of the castle that was destroyed, there were markings with names on the ground.
"Are those graves...?" Zoro asked suspiciously.
"These are the graves of the heroes who fought nearly 20 years ago!" the samurai explained as tears began streaming down his face.
Kozuki Oden -
Kozuki Toki -
Kozuki Momonosuke -
Kin'emon -
Kanjuro -
Raizo -
Kikunojo -
Kawamatsu -
All the names were there, as everyone stood in silence, the only sound being the samurai's sobbing.
"Not all of them are dead... some reappeared here months ago," Lucius said. There were names masking the return of some to the future, deceiving Orochi, despite him having spies among the samurai.
"Why is that?" Kuina asked, puzzled.
"Because Oden's wife had a Devil Fruit that sent some of them into the future, but that doesn't matter now... The focus is on dealing with this country," Luffy said in a neutral tone. Even he couldn't summon any humor in the face of what he was feeling.
"So this is where Oden was killed..." Yamato murmured. Her voice no longer carried the fantasy of wanting to be Oden as it once did. She had embraced her femininity, yet she gazed at the sight with somber eyes. After all, she carried a desire to protect Wano, driven by her Akuma no Mi.
The Okuchi no Makami, a mythical white wolf said to be a protector of Japan in legends, was the spirit of her fruit. As it was said, Zoan fruits had their own will. Yamato's feelings toward Wano had never wavered.
Luffy sighed, turning to face everyone. "I've gathered you as a small group because we're going to begin our actions in this country subtly. That's why I called you here. Let's start our change." His gaze swept over each of them.
"We'll start with this city. From what I've noticed, there are no Kaido troops here, which gives us the freedom to act without being noticed. Even so, we must take down any Beast Pirates we encounter. Let's gather people who want to fight against Kaido, uniting all the samurai in this country. That's why we'll start by feeding the people of this city, purifying the water. We'll invade the factories, free all the prisoners, and spread this throughout the country without anyone realizing it. In the end, Kaido and Big Mom won't just face a fleet of nearly 18,000 pirates, but the rebellion of an entire nation," Luffy declared, his eyes fixed not just on his companions but on the city beyond.
"Yes..." Lucy agreed.
"Woolf Woolf!" Chouchou barked.
"I'm looking forward to dealing with some of the people who allowed the country to end up like this," Zoro said.
"This is the land of my ancestors... so let's go," Kuina added.
"We'll finally free Wano!" Yamato said with determination.
"..." Lami, Reiju, Nojiko, and Sai only nodded, while the samurai, still tearful, seemed grateful for their words.
Luffy then smiled for the first time since stepping into this place. "Alright then, let's go. It's time to begin," he said as they started to take action.
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Raccoon Here: Reiju was someone I hadn't planned to include in the last two chapters, a big mistake on my part. After all, she was crucial to Luffy's operation, as she clearly wouldn't refrain from commenting after seeing so many hungry people in the previous chapter.
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While everything seemed hopeless in Wano, the people didn't even notice the arrival of a massive ship emerging in the city. It appeared, flying from the sky without warning, landing at the city's entrance.
A man, his head bowed, stared at the ground, thinking his life should end right there and then. He needed to escape this horrendous suffering, and death seemed like a merciful way out.
He didn't even realize that the space around the entire city had turned bluish and appeared normal to him, his mind solely consumed by his anguish. Suddenly, a strange sound echoed. Something fell right in front of him, directly before his eyes, snapping him out of his state of apathy. His eyes widened at the sight before him: a bottle of water and a plate of hot food. He didn't even recognize the recipe, only noticing the meat and some carbohydrates.
"What...?" he stammered, unable to finish the sentence, too tired and exhausted to articulate words, his dry mouth barely cooperating. It seemed impossible. Yet, as he kept his eyes on that plate of food, he thought he might be witnessing some kind of mirage, or perhaps this was a passage ritual into another life. Maybe his death was finally here, and his prayers to the gods had been answered, allowing him to begin his transition with a full stomach.
"Could it... be real?" he whispered, his voice trembling. "Or is it just a cruel trick of fate?"
The plate was so lavish that he hadn't seen anything like it in over 20 years. It was impossible not to remember a time when Wano wasn't under Orochi and Kaido's tyranny, when food was plentiful, the waters clean, and the animals healthy. Back then, there was no misery or destruction.
Even with doubt gnawing at his mind, the man decided that, illusion or not, or even if it were his passage to death, it didn't matter. He didn't think twice. Smelling the food, he decided that if this was his last act, he would fight to savor it or die trying.
With trembling hands, he picked up the plate of food, almost unable to believe the reality before him as he felt the plate was solid. Nervously, he brought it to his mouth. Ignoring the utensils, he opened his mouth directly, disregarding etiquette as he buried his face into the plate. All that mattered was tasting something real again.
The moment the first morsel touched his tongue, he froze. The taste was real. It felt as if something deep inside him, long dead, was awakening. His eyes filled with tears, unsure where the moisture came from in his malnourished body. In the next moment, he devoured each bite without hesitation, savoring it as though it was the first meal of his life.
Soon, he grabbed the water bottle, quickly opened it with trembling hands, and drank straight from the neck. The water coursed down his throat, cleansing the void that had settled there for so long. He felt every drop bringing life back to him.
Tears continued streaming down his face as he ate and drank, forming a small puddle on the ground. Even though the tears wasted part of the water he had just consumed, it didn't matter; he couldn't hold them back any longer.
In that moment, he felt something he hadn't in years: hope.
"Thank you... Thank you..." he said, crying.
The word "thank you" began to echo from all directions at the same time, and he finally looked up. He no longer needed to save all his strength. Then, he saw everyone on the street in the same state as him, crying as they finished their plates like starving animals.
It wasn't just that street. The entire city shared a collective sentiment as they wept and ate the mysterious dishes that had appeared before them, caring not for the delicious taste, but simply grateful to have something non-poisonous to consume.
"This has to be a dream... This has to be a dream..." the same man murmured, seeing children, women, and men everywhere holding their plates and bottles of water, tears in their eyes.
Before he realized it, his plate disappeared like magic, making him open his eyes in bewilderment. But suddenly, another plate appeared in front of him, accompanied by a new liter of water, ready to be consumed. He hesitated for a moment but soon lunged forward faster this time. Grasping the utensils with newfound strength, he began eating again, this time more controlled, no longer like a starving animal. He could truly savor the taste of the food, as if he had never eaten anything better in his life.
He devoured the food once more. And, like everyone else, as soon as they finished, a new plate magically appeared before them. It wasn't just one or two; a third plate emerged, and the entire city began eating until their stomachs could take no more.
Meanwhile, at the city gates, the Sunny Go lay docked. Aboard, the Straw Hats were working at full steam. In the ship's kitchen, Reiju was cooking at high speed, trying to feed the entire city. Luffy, his speed enhanced by the multiplication fruit, helped her. Nojiko and Lucy assisted in the preparation, enabling her to finish one plate after another, which would then disappear through Lami's Room ability. The plates were instantly transported to the city, and the used dishes were returned to the kitchen, where Lucy cleaned them for Reiju to reuse.
Even Lucy, who usually loved eating, refrained from taking any food this time.
"I'd rather the citizens eat," she said with determination, despite her love for food.
On the deck, the rest of the crew worked tirelessly as Lami continued to send plates across the city, using her powers to manipulate them within her Room, which expanded to cover the entire area. With her proficiency in Observation Haki, she ensured that no one was left unfed.
"We can't save those who've already been killed," Luffy murmured beside Lami, "but we can give hope to those still standing."
The samurai with them, who had been observing everything, was incredulous. He had spent years with Shutenmaru's band of thieves, stealing food from Kaido and Orochi to survive as selfish individuals, without any hope of saving Wano. Yet, seeing people eating well after so many years was something he hadn't witnessed in over 20 years.
"An entire city being fed... This is a miracle," he whispered, moved by the hope he saw.
"I think that's enough now," said Lami, sensing that everyone had eaten at least three plates.
Luffy nodded. Reiju, Nojiko, and Lucy stopped producing food in the kitchen, turning off the large pots and stoves as Lami retrieved all the utensils and plates, returning them to the kitchen sink to be cleaned.
"This is really good..." Yamato celebrated, laughing joyfully as he saw the city beginning to rise. Until then, the people had been lying on the ground, but now, they were standing up one by one.
A significant amount of food had been consumed here, but Luffy had stored so much with him that feeding all of Wano was not difficult. He had more than enough resources to sustain the entire population, all stockpiled from his territories over the past year.
"Great!" said Luffy with a smile, also feeling the city's atmosphere shift completely.
"Woolf! Woolf!" Chouchou barked happily, and the rest of the crew smiled silently.
The people of the city, for the first time, began looking toward the ship docked at the city's entrance. Now that hunger and thirst were no longer issues, they finally noticed the Straw Hat flag proudly raised on the ship's sail.
"What is that...?" someone murmured.
Even with tattered clothes and dirty bodies, a newfound strength resonated in their voices as they gazed at the ship, surprise and hope shining in their eyes.
"I think it's time we introduce ourselves," Luffy remarked, stepping toward the prow. The onlookers stared, more and more gathering with curious eyes. After all, that food had to have come from somewhere, especially since they had been completely abandoned by the Beast Pirates, who had stripped the city of all its resources.
"People of Wano!" Luffy called, his voice echoing through the crowd. His crew joined him to watch.
"I am Monkey D. Luffy, a pirate, and the one who is here to defeat Kaido!"
The people began murmuring among themselves.
"He... that pirate who's going to fight Kaido?" some whispered incredulously, recalling how the Beast Pirates had mentioned this as they left the city.
Before they could continue, Luffy interrupted, raising his voice:
"Listen, everyone! We're leaving shortly, so I won't give a long explanation. We have an entire country to save. But I want you to understand that we are here to free Wano, and that's all you need to know."
He paused, then continued:
"However, I demand that everyone who can still fight gather in the Udon region. I don't just want to free this country. I want its people to fight for it and join us. This is your best chance to face Kaido, your fears, and your doubts, and fight for a better Wano!"
The people's eyes widened as Luffy pressed on:
"And for those of you who think I'll be like Kaido, taking Wano for myself and ruling like a tyrant, hear this: I will make Wano my territory, but I will not treat it like Kaido did. There will be no abuses in my territory!"
He then pointed to the horizon and said:
"Either way, I'm going. Remember, only those who truly want to fight for a better Wano and have the strength to do so, come to the coast and join me! We're heading to Onigashima!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the ship began to levitate, controlled by Lami's powers. The space around it seemed to distort as the ship left the city.
The people stood stunned, watching the ship fly away, unable to say anything after hearing such words. But before Luffy disappeared, crates upon crates of supplies began falling from the ship, landing in front of the crowd. These were not just food supplies; swords and other weapons made of Wapometal were among them, equipping the people to finally fight for their freedom.
Quickly, Luffy and his crew moved on to other towns in the Kari region, repeating the same actions. People on the brink of death received plates of food that appeared like magic before them in their moments of despair. They began eating, regaining their strength. Many thought it was all a dream.
Luffy didn't let anyone thank him or protest his actions. He simply delivered his speech and moved on to the next town, knowing he didn't have time for debates. His only goal was to provide the people with the means to survive and fight, giving those who chose to join him the opportunity to do so. He never forced anyone to fight, understanding the deep-seated fear Kaido had instilled in their hearts, a fear that had crushed their will. But he marked each person who came to him, knowing they would guide Wano's future.
Meanwhile, in a forest, a little girl was walking slowly. Beside her, a small animal followed obediently. She was sad, and her stomach rumbled. It had been days since she last found any food. The fruit trees had been destroyed, and the water was poisoned.
"I wonder if the professor is okay," she murmured to herself as she made her way to her home in the middle of the forest. She knew that all the towns were in terrible shape, but hers seemed even worse.
Perhaps due to her hunger, she didn't notice someone approaching. A voice called out from behind her:
"Hey, are you okay?"
She quickly looked up, startled. There stood a man wearing a straw hat, smiling at her.
"Who are you?" she asked, her voice wary and trembling.
The man kept his smile.
"I'm Monkey D. Luffy, Ace's brother. Do you remember him?"
The girl froze at the mention of Ace. But before she could respond, Luffy raised his hand, and a tray filled with plates of food appeared in his grasp. He placed the tray in front of her.
"How about eating with me?" Luffy asked, his smile warm and gentle.
Without a second thought, the girl lunged at the first plate, momentarily forgetting even Ace at the sight of food after so many days of hunger. As she ate quickly, Luffy watched her with satisfaction.
"Go ahead, eat as much as you want," Luffy said as the girl continued devouring the food in front of her.
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