In less than a minute of engagement, the Kozuki remnants lost half their numbers, their formidable strength shocking all the guests.
"Too strong!"
"Is he really not a Beast Pirates Headliner?!"
"Damn Kozuki, they deserved it!"
"Hahaha, what a perfect performance!"
The guests were flushed with excitement, unable to resist cheering at the scene before them, and many even offered money as a reward.
Gold and silver scattered across the floor!
In the center of the battlefield.
Daichi's eyes glowed red, and he panted heavily, his entire body steaming with hot waves as if it had been cooked.
The Precipice Blades was highly effective, but it also consumed a lot of stamina. He could only use such a powerful move once in a short period.
Next, was the real battle.
"Rumble!"
Losing the support of the Earth's power, the stone pillars crumbled one after another, and the surviving samurai reappeared in public view.
"Bastard!"
Looking at their fallen comrades, the samurai's eyes were filled with fury. No one had expected to lose half their brothers before even seeing Kaido's daughter.
"Don't give him time to rest!"
A samurai with blue long hair roared as he charged toward Daichi, swinging his long katana with full force, a deep blue slash flying out.
"Autumn Water Style: Falling Leaf Slash!"
"Flying Slash!"
Daichi's gaze sharpened, and he immediately raised his greatsword vertically in front of him. The wide, door-like blade blocked the slash, and the powerful impact caused him to slide back several meters uncontrollably.
"A swordsman!"
Daichi stared at the blue-haired swordsman, an excited grin spreading across his lips.
Wano Country was famous for its samurai, so it was perfectly normal for there to be swordsmen among the enemies, and likely more than one.
"Clang!"
Blades collided, sparking profusely.
"Refreshing!"
Daichi laughed loudly, feeling the power transmitted from the opponent's blade, and exerted force with his arm again, pressing the greatsword down on the opponent little by little.
"So heavy!"
The blue-haired swordsman's face flushed, and veins popped out on his neck, but even with all his strength, he couldn't stop the greatsword from pressing down!
Their strengths were completely unequal!
"Pfft!"
The blade pressed onto his shoulder, and blood instantly gushed out!
"Gensuke, I'm coming to help you!"
Just as he was about to be torn apart by the greatsword, another samurai arrived in time, swinging his long katana to stab Daichi's head!
"Crack!"
In the samurai's terrified gaze, Daichi, with a ferocious expression, suddenly turned his head and bit down on the blade, not letting go even as his mouth filled with blood from the sharp edge.
The greatsword in his hand pressed down again!
"Ahhh!"
As his body was slowly torn apart, the blue-haired swordsman couldn't help but scream!
"Bastard!"
The rescuing samurai's eyes were filled with fury. He wanted to pull back his katana, but it was bitten down on tightly, so he immediately kicked toward the opponent's chest.
With a dull "thud," his right foot felt like it had kicked a hard iron plate. Not only did it not move the pirate an inch, but he himself was shaken back several steps and landed on his backside.
At this moment, the blue-haired swordsman was spitting blood continuously, his strength to resist the greatsword growing weaker and weaker, his eyes filled with the fear of death.
"Yugoro, save me!"
"Hold on!"
Yugoro shouted anxiously, picking up the long katana of a fallen comrade beside him, quickly getting up, and holding the katana with both hands, he stabbed toward the pirate's waist!
"Pfft!"
Blood spurted!
Yugoro stared in horror at the long katana embedded in the pirate's waist, astonished that the pirate completely ignored his attack.
He knew very well what this meant!
He looked at Gensuke, whose eyes were filled with desperate tears, his strengthless arms hanging limply, and then his body was torn in half by the greatsword.
The sky-high blood splattered and dyed him red.
"Gensuke!"
There was no time to mourn his dear friend. After the greatsword tore through his friend's body, it immediately appeared before him.
Death was imminent!
Yugoro had no time to draw his katana to intercept, so he immediately covered his arms with Ryuo and crossed them in front of him.
When the greatsword struck his arms, he finally understood what his friend had felt.
"Crack!"
Ryuo failed, and his arm bones shattered.
The heavy greatsword, with undiminished momentum, slammed into his chest, shattering all his ribs and internal organs.
His corpse was thrown flying.
"Clang!"
The greatsword plunged into the ground.
Daichi leaned on the greatsword, gritting his teeth as he pulled the long katana from his waist. With no time for treatment, his gaze immediately swept around.
More and more samurai were charging at him.
"Bring it on!"
Fight, fight!
Daichi roared madly, each swing of his greatsword slaying a samurai, but his broad, sweeping fighting style also exposed many weaknesses!
"Pffft!"
His back, waist, legs...
The injuries on his body increased at a visible rate.
Daichi's eyes glowed red, and he attacked even more frantically, willing to take injuries if it meant killing an enemy.
Especially when facing the strong among the samurai!
He knew very well that when facing a large number of enemies, reducing their numbers was paramount, especially those strong individuals who could pose a fatal threat to him.
Better to kill one than injure ten!
For him, this battle was not just about eliminating the Kozuki remnants. It was also his response to his superiors!
He had to firmly establish himself in the Beast Pirates!
On the observation deck, Ulti's fan club quartet was anxious.
"If this continues, Daichi will die!"
"Are we really not going to help?"
"Shut up, trust Daichi!"
Before the battle, Daichi had instructed them not to interfere no matter what happened, even if he died.
This was Daichi's battle!
But seeing Daichi's body covered in injuries and the horrifying amount of blood loss, how could they not be anxious?
If anyone else bled this much, they would probably die eight times over. It was a miracle that Daichi could still fight.
After an unknown amount of time.
"Boom!"
Daichi roared as he swung his katana, cutting a samurai in half at the waist, his blood-blurred eyes fiercely scanning the surroundings, searching for the next enemy.
However, as far as he could see, there was no one within ten meters.
The remaining seven or eight samurai were all hiding tens of meters away, their faces pale and their bodies trembling.
"Mon...monster!"
The remaining samurai were scared out of their wits.
They couldn't understand why the enemy, despite being riddled with blades and countless cuts, could still swing his greatsword and fight, why he hadn't fallen.
"Clatter!"
Swords and katanas fell to the ground.
The samurai turned and fled in terror, wanting to return to the deserted wilderness.
"Bang bang bang!"
A dozen arrows landed at their feet.
Then, dozens of pirates appeared in front of them, led by a beautiful girl holding a longbow.
"He's really putting his life on the line."
Speed looked at the tragic battle, especially Daichi, who was barely clinging to life in the center of the battlefield, and her scalp tingled.
She had originally thought Daichi was a very shrewd man, who planned everything he did, especially with the hot spring inn this time. Knowing the entire process of buying the property had truly shocked her for a long time.
She had never thought that Daichi also had a crazy side.
"Capture all the living ones and send them to the Prisoner Mine!"
"Yes!"
After instructing her subordinates, Speed quickly approached Daichi.
The more she looked at the man, the more she felt a chill.
A slender hand waved in front of Daichi's eyes.
"Are you dead?"
"Not dead."
Daichi glared at the girl.
Although he was covered in wounds, and there seemed to be a few blades still stuck in his back, none of them had hit his vital organs.
Speed was somewhat shocked.
"You still have the strength to speak!"
"..."
Daichi rolled his eyes.
He truly had no strength left. His ability to endure until now, besides his own tough body, had another important reason.
He was standing on the ground!
At this moment, the power of the Earth was continuously flowing into his body through his feet, slowly healing his injuries.
It was estimated that if he stood for three days and three nights, all his injuries would be healed.
Speed rubbed her hands together.
"Do you need me to carry you?"
"No, let me stand a bit longer!"
Daichi quickly stopped her.
At this moment, he should ideally be lying down.
Increasing contact area with the ground would improve the recovery effect, but with so many people watching, he had to maintain his image as a strong person.
Speed: "..."
Onigashima, banquet hall.
"Worororo, well done!"
Kaido laughed heartily, clearly pleased with Daichi's performance.
King and the others also smiled.
It could be said that Daichi had given them a perfect answer sheet.
Fighting the samurai with his life on the line not only completed the mission but also demonstrated his potential and his loyalty to the Beast Pirates, willing to risk his life for them.
Simply put, it was:
"Brother, I'm one of us!"
Kaido took a joyful swig of sake.
He liked strong people!
Although Daichi wasn't considered strong yet, he had the potential to become one!
And, he was worth cultivating!
"King, issue an order: Daichi is promoted to Headliner for his meritorious service in putting down the Kozuki remnants!"
"Oh, and since Yamato's shop is opening, I, as her father, haven't shown my support yet. You go and send her 10,000 gold on my behalf!"
"Also, assign the task of receiving Joker to that kid!"