The Big Snake Arrives And Kills All The Imperial Fans

Kurozumi Orochi seethed with anger upon hearing Kuaishi Lang's demise at the hands of the younger brother of the Kurozumi family.

"Kuaishi Lang is dead? This waste!" he exclaimed, snapping the case shut. "Calling troops! I must capture that woman!"

Unlike Kozuki Sukiyaki, Orochi, backed by Kaido, imposed a brutal dictatorship. Despite his power, he faced opposition, and as he mobilized troops, Imperial Court Banners and Kurozumi Semimaru accompanied him.

Wanokuni soldiers gathered, and Arias and Hancock's presence forced everyone to retreat, though many observed quietly.

"Outsiders killing the Kuangshilang family boss! Are they starting a war with General Orochi?" the people murmured, cautious yet hopeful for their potential defeat.

"Hey, I hope they can take down Orochi and Kaido."

"Hush! Don't risk your life saying that!"

The atmosphere was tense as Wanokuni residents speculated on the outsiders' fate.

Approaching a restaurant owner with a smile, Hancock asked, "Old man, how do we get to the General's Mansion?" The question left the owner frightened and stammering.

The elderly guide remained silent, clearly terrified, possibly fearing repercussions for guiding those who might challenge General Orochi.

Inquiring about the General's Mansion doesn't necessarily imply going to war; it could be seeking an audience or addressing an issue.

However, the guide, relieved to spot General Orochi in the distance, pointed him out. As Orochi approached in a grand sedan with soldiers, Arias, standing tall, noticed the spectacle.

Close encounters revealed Hancock's stunning beauty, leaving the guide almost entranced: "I must get her! I must!"

The enamored snake, lost in fantasies, couldn't resist Hancock's allure.

Surrounded by Wanokuni soldiers, Arias focused on the sedan, recognizing Kurozumi Semimaru, the octogenarian with barrier abilities.

"Kurozumi Semimaru? This old guy is still alive?" Arias remarked, recalling how Orochi's use of Semimaru's barrier played a crucial role in facing Oden. The defensive barrier fruit proved formidable in Orochi's exploits.

Even Four Emperors-level experts might struggle to forcefully break through the impenetrable barrier defense, but Arias smirked, knowing he could still defeat the big snake.

As Kurozumi's square face emerged from the sedan, Orochi eagerly addressed Hancock, expressing his impatience to indulge in his desires.

Kurozumi Semimaru intervened, cautioning Orochi: "Be careful! Those two can kill Kuroshiro; they are not weak!"

The big snake paused, still yearning for Hancock: "Bring that woman here quickly!"

Assured by the Yuting fans, Orochi urged them to handle the situation. However, Arias, seeing through their abilities, swiftly activated his transparent cover, slicing through the imperial court members.

Unable to cut Kuroshiro due to Haki, Arias efficiently dispatched the Yu Ting fans. Strangely, despite being cut in half, the ninjas showed no signs of pain, their detached bodies resembling pupae on the ground, a bizarre and unsettling sight.

With another resounding clang, Arias continued his onslaught, reducing the imperial court members to even smaller pieces, yet they stubbornly clung to life, attempting to merge their dismembered bodies.

Arias, however, showed no mercy, relentlessly pounding the scattered remains into a pulp, ensuring they could no longer reform. Strangely, their demise didn't trigger any system response.

Recognizing their inconsequential impact on the world, Arias dismissed their deaths as inconsequential to the plot and world line progression.

As the Imperial Guards were swiftly obliterated, Orochi, panicked, sought refuge behind Kurozumi Semimaru's barrier for safety.

Observing this, Kurozumi Semimaru extended his protective barrier to shield Orochi, wary of Arias's potential sneak attacks.

The desperate Orochi, seeking retaliation, barked orders to the soldiers: "Kill that man or face death yourselves!"

Fearful of Arias's brutal methods and Orochi's threats, the soldiers reluctantly approached, torn between the merciless outsider and their tyrannical leader.

Arias sneered at their hesitation, aware that their release of the barrier wouldn't ensure their safety.