"Hey, Orin-sama, what story are you going to tell today?"
Yamato, hanging from Orin's neck, looked excited and full of anticipation. Without even realizing it, she had started calling him Orin-sama.
"You've already drained me dry, Yamato~"
Over the past few days, Orin had told her nearly everything he could remember, even making up details about places he'd never been to just to help broaden her worldview.
But this girl seemed insatiable, pestering Orin for stories every single day.
"One day, you'll go on your own journey too, Yamato."
Orin gently patted her small head.
"When that time comes, you'll see everything with your own eyes. That's way better than me just talking about it."
"But..."
Yamato's smile faded as she pouted slightly, a hint of gloom in her eyes.
"Father won't allow it... and neither will the higher-ups in the pirate crew..."
Ever since she was little, Kaido had forbidden Yamato from leaving the Beasts Pirates, which frustrated her to no end.
And now, after she declared that she wanted to become Orin in the future, things would only become worse.
"That's because you're still a kid, Yamato."
Seeing her so upset, Orin reached out to gently rub her head and her small horn, giving her a warm and confident smile.
"When you've grown up, and you want to go out to see the world, if Kaido still tries to stop you, just give me a call."
"Ah..."
Feeling Orin's warm hand and hearing those unbelievably confident words, Yamato's eyes lit up.
"So cool!!!"
She was overjoyed.
Not only did she have such a good friend in Orin, but he was even willing to oppose her father for her. She was so touched that tears streamed down her face.
In fact, a thought crossed her mind—
If only Orin were her father, how wonderful that would be!
"Orin-sama, thank you so much... You'd do that for me..."
Having grown up surrounded by villains, this was one of the first times Yamato had ever experienced such genuine kindness and care. She was overwhelmed with emotion.
She threw herself into Orin's arms, soaking a patch of his clothes with her tears.
"It's alright, Yamato. After all, I truly see you as my daughter."
Orin patted the little girl's back, his eyes half-closed and a smile tugging at his lips.
"Isn't it natural for a father to care for his child?"
Clearly,
Compared to Kaido, who only knew how to beat her into submission, Orin—who was willing to talk with her, encourage her, and support her—was far more like a proper father figure.
In just a few short weeks, Orin had completely won over Yamato.
In fact, just a few days ago, the little girl had shyly called him "father."
Orin had nearly burst out laughing from the surprise and treated her to a proper feast in the Flower Capital.
Thanks to the Oni tribe's immense appetite, the restaurant owners made a fortune, and the two of them had a fantastic time. It was the first time Yamato truly understood what "fatherly love" felt like.
...
Over the next few days, Orin continued to travel across Wano, taking Yamato along to play and explore.
He even tried on a kimono and tested out his new skin: [Wano Country · Orin].
But it was so ugly that he took it off immediately.
"Oh!!! Those dumplings look so tasty..."
Riding on Orin's shoulders, Yamato looked every bit like a real daughter. When she spotted the skewered dumplings on the roadside, she couldn't help but gulp.
Orin casually tossed a handful of gold coins, buying out the entire stand.
The two of them happily gorged on the dumplings.
But just when everything felt warm and peaceful, trouble appeared.
"Hey!!! You there, outsider! You snuck into Wano, didn't you?"
A few samurai with thug-like faces sneered, looking at Orin.
Though he was tall and broad, he had a child with him. Clearly, he couldn't be anyone dangerous.
They'd heard all about this guy throwing around money like crazy in the Flower Capital—as if his fortune had no end.
And as subordinates of Orochi-sama, wasn't it their job to help the Kurozumi clan maintain order?
...
Elsewhere in Wano—
Kurozumi Orochi, fully focused on watching Oden being boiled alive, suddenly sneezed.
"Huh... must be Kozuki Oden cursing me in his heart! Whatever! He's a dead man anyway!"
Beside him, the massive Kaido sat in silence, drinking from a sake gourd.
His eyes watched Oden, who held up a plank to support his retainers above the boiling pot.
His mood was sour.
On one hand, it felt like a dishonorable victory. On the other, it was the disappearance of Yamato.
That bastard Orin... what the hell did he do to Yamato?!!!
Yamato must be terrified right now, hoping for her father's protection...
...
"Hey! You samurai!! What are you trying to do to my father?!!"
Little Yamato, bold as ever, gripped her spiked club and stood protectively in front of Orin.
He couldn't help but feel proud—he hadn't doted on her for nothing...
In the original story, even young Yamato was strong enough to beat up a whole group of Beasts Pirates. These random samurai thugs were no match for her.
Orin didn't move to help immediately. Instead, he stood back and let her defend him, only intervening by subtly redirecting attacks at the last second using instantaneous blade shifts.
In the end,
Though a little disheveled, Yamato managed to defeat all of the samurai.
"Fa... Father, I did it!!!"
Though her win hadn't been easy, Yamato beamed with pride as she turned back to Orin, who stood with arms folded, watching her.
She had done it—beaten the enemy—
Just like Orin always defeated hordes of opponents!
"That was amazing, Yamato!"
Orin enthusiastically praised her, making her smile even brighter as she leapt into his arms, laughing and gripping his clothes tightly.
"I'll keep working hard to catch up to you!"
"Father!"
"Yamato!"
...
"That bastard!!!"
Though Kozuki Oden was now dead, Kaido's expression didn't ease.
He drank alone, clutching his sake gourd, while his subordinates stood frozen in fear, not daring to make a sound.
They knew how terrifying Kaido could be when angered.
"Those useless fools still haven't found a trace of Orin?! It's been so long, the guy could've escaped all the way to Paradise by now!!!"
Kaido roared and hurled his gourd to the ground, smashing it and spraying sake everywhere.
"Kaido-sama! We've got a lead!!!"
Just then, a Beasts Pirates lackey came running in, yelling breathlessly as he entered.
"Orochi sent word! Yamato and the Black Emperor were spotted in the Flower Capital!!!"
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