Wano Country isn't large. It only takes a day to travel from the northernmost Kibi to the southernmost Habu Port by beast-drawn carriage.
Therefore, news traveled extremely fast.
"Kaido's daughter!"
Within just one week, Yamato's existence shocked countless Wano Country residents. No one had expected Kaido to have a daughter.
Not only that, Kaido's daughter also opened a hot spring resort in the Flower Capital, which is scheduled to officially open in a week.
Those who received invitations were ecstatic, while those who didn't were on edge, especially those with some wealth and status, who would go to great lengths to attend.
Everyone in Wano Country knows that the true master of Wano Country isn't the showy General Orochi, but rather the Governer-General Kaido!
If they could use this opportunity to connect with Kaido's daughter, wouldn't they rise to prominence and achieve instant success!
A secret stronghold of the Kozuki samurai.
The samurai gathered, all overjoyed.
"This is great!"
"I never thought Kaido would have a daughter!"
"This is an excellent opportunity for our revenge!"
"Kill Kaido's daughter and make Kaido suffer immensely!"
The samurai present were well aware that even united, they couldn't defeat Kaido, but they had no choice.
As time passed, their bodies were like candles in the wind, unable to wait for the twenty years Mrs. Toki had prophesied.
They were unwilling to die silently. Even if they knew they would die, they wanted to die gloriously as Kozuki samurai.
But now, a turning point had appeared.
They would make Kaido feel the pain of losing a loved one!
Flower Capital, Red-Light District.
After wandering for a week, Daichi brought Yamato to the Flower Capital, preparing to visit the largest flower shop in the Red-Light District.
"Those rats should have taken the bait by now."
A smile appeared on Daichi's face.
If the Kozuki remnants were easy to find, they would have been wiped out by the Beast Pirates long ago. He wasn't interested in thankless tasks.
Since they were hard to find, he would make them come out themselves.
Coincidentally, he had the most delicious bait beside him!
Daichi looked at Yamato beside him and couldn't help but lick his lips.
What a wonderful, naive, beautiful, and rich girl!
With this girl around, his rent collection plan could be even bolder!
The young woman looked at the brightly dressed young women in the shops on both sides, feeling a bit envious. She also wanted to wear beautiful kimonos.
"Daichi, what is this place?"
"This is a brothel."
Daichi smiled brightly, pointing forward.
Under the protection of a group of guards, a grand oiran procession was parading through the streets. Judging by their direction, they seemed to be heading to Orochi's castle.
"Look over there."
"Hmm?"
Yamato turned her head to look, unable to help but exclaim.
"What a beautiful woman!"
"If you dress up, you won't be worse than her."
Daichi sighed helplessly.
This girl had an excellent figure and appearance, but she was too masculine, disliked dressing up, and had no femininity at all.
"If I dress up..."
Yamato looked at her own clothes and couldn't help but blush.
It felt a bit embarrassing.
"Daichi, who is she?"
"Her?"
Daichi grinned.
"Her name is Komurasaki, and she is a—courtesan—famous throughout the Flower Capital and renowned nationwide!"
"Crowtesan?"
Yamato was full of confusion, and an odd image of Komurasaki standing on a rooftop, crowing with all her might, inexplicably rose in her mind.
Cluck-cluck-cluck-a-doodle-doo!
How terrifying!
"Stop thinking nonsense, come with me."
After the oiran procession left, Daichi took Yamato to the largest flower shop in the Red-Light District, which was also Komurasaki's flower shop.
"I'm here to see Kyoshiro."
"Please come in, and please wait a moment."
Seeing the clothes Daichi was wearing, the guard dared not be careless and invited the two to come in for tea before immediately going upstairs to report.
Kyoshiro was sleeping.
It didn't take long before a sleepy Kyoshiro appeared before them, looking quite tired, which made one wonder if his nightlife was too busy.
Upon seeing Daichi, Kyoshiro angrily wanted to draw his sword.
That damned scoundrel!
He had originally thought a new warehouse would cost how much, at most 200 gold, but now it had cost more than 2000 gold!
These days, he had to work overtime until five in the morning every day!
Have you ever seen the sunrise at five in the morning?
He saw it every day!
Kyoshiro.
You must endure, endure!
The most important thing for an undercover agent is patience!
Kyoshiro forced a smile, gritting his teeth as he spoke. "It's Daichi. It's truly an honor for you to visit my humble home."
"Kyoshiro, you're too kind."
Daichi smiled and bowed his hands. "Don't worry, Kyoshiro, I'm not here to 'collect a debt' this time."
While he said he wasn't, he specifically emphasized the words "collect a debt," making his meaning obvious.
When will the 500 gold compensation be paid?
A vein throbbed on Kyoshiro's forehead as he suppressed the urge to chop someone.
That scoundrel, coming to his home to collect a debt!
If outsiders knew, what would happen to his reputation as the City Hero?
Kyoshiro took a deep breath, suppressing his angry emotions, and said in a deep voice. "Daichi is joking. It's just 500 gold. It will be sent over immediately!"
"What a generous boss!"
Daichi beamed with joy, bowing his hands in praise.
Soon, 500 gold was placed before them.
Daichi quickly put the money away and said with a pleasing expression. "Kyoshiro, actually, I have another favor to ask!"
"..."
Kyoshiro thought for a moment, subtly glancing at Yamato, who was busy eating pastries, feeling some doubt in his heart.
According to recent rumors, if he wasn't mistaken, this somewhat foolish-looking girl was Kaido's daughter.
He had known Kaido had a daughter for a long time, but he had never seen her in person. King and Queen were also very secretive when they mentioned Kaido's daughter, only knowing that Kaido's daughter was a berserker who constantly challenged Kaido to become stronger.
She didn't look like it!
Kyoshiro withdrew his gaze and looked at Daichi.
One thing was certain: the man in front of him had a close relationship with Kaido's daughter. Otherwise, it would be impossible to hold an opening ceremony in Kaido's daughter's name.
He must make friends with him!
Only five years remained until the promised day. Before Momonosuke's return, he had to build good relationships with the high-ranking Beast Pirates officers as much as possible to prepare for the war five years later.
Giving a favor today might have a miraculous effect in the future!
Kyoshiro took a sip of sake, revealing his characteristic fox-like smile. "Daichi, just tell me what difficulties you have. As long as I can do it, I will not refuse."
"Kyoshiro!"
Daichi touched the corner of his eye, moved.
What a good person! If he didn't know the other party's true identity, with such a generous attitude, he would definitely become sworn brothers with him.
Hehehe, then I won't be polite.
"Boss, you know that my hot spring resort is about to open, so I want to borrow some courtesans from you to help out."
"So that's it."
Kyoshiro breathed a sigh of relief.
This was simple.
It's just borrowing a few people.
"How many do you need?"
"Well, for now, about 100 people."
"How many???"
Kyoshiro's tone suddenly rose!
His establishment had fewer than fifty courtesans in total!
"100 courtesans!"
Daichi rubbed his fingers with a smile.
"Oh, by the way, Kyoshiro."
"Also, lend me the oiran Komurasaki."
"Without an oiran to grace the occasion, the excitement would be much less!"