Chapter 145 Enlightenment
Chapter 145 Enlightenment
"But if Master Yamato believes what Lu Li said, what should we do if he really wants to implement some management reforms in Wano Country in the future?"
Black Maria said worriedly, "This will affect the operating income of our Beasts Pirates."
Kaido frowned upon hearing this, "I don't think so. I don't think that guy is someone who knows a lot about management, and Yamato knows nothing about these things either. They shouldn't come up with any strange plans together."
If Yamato had a clear self-awareness and was willing to return to the arms of her father, then she would of course become the Demon Princess of the Beasts Pirates again.
By then, she would have the power to do something.
In order to develop his daughter's abilities, Kaido really can't let Yamato do everything, as that would discourage Yamato's enthusiasm.
"I hope so."
Maria said this and looked back at the screen, ready to continue watching the live broadcast.
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"...Taishang Laojun brought his blue ox back to heaven, and the difficulty was over."
Lu Li stretched his body when he finished speaking. "Let's stop here today. Yamato, you are really energetic."
After completing the day's education, Lu Li naturally wanted to give Yamato some rewards. As a result, he told Yamato stories while doing physical exercises, and he did not stop until nightfall.
Yamato was like a child addicted to listening to stories. He listened to one chapter after another without getting bored at all, and urged Lu Li to keep telling.
Moreover, Yamato dug more mines than Lu Li and did not look tired at all, so Lu Li was impressed by Yamato's high energy.
This is the difference brought by the physical attribute. Yamato has 60 points of physical attribute, so mining in Usagi Prison is like playing and he doesn't feel tired at all.
"Ah, one more chapter."
Yamato said disappointedly that she wanted to hear the continuation of the story.
Seeing this, Lu Li was also helpless and changed the subject: "Yamato, since you like listening to this story so much, why don't I test you to see if you listen carefully."
Yamato perked up after hearing this. Although she wasn't continuing the story, it was still a topic related to the story, and it wasn't the kind of question that would make her autistic. Of course, she was happy to listen. "Ask me."
Lu Li smiled, "Yamato, I've talked about quite a few chapters. Have you noticed any difference between the Monkey King's journey to obtain scriptures and the time when he caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace?"
Yamato pondered for a moment and concluded, "It seems that the Great Sage is not as arrogant as before. He has become much more humble and no longer does whatever he wants. To be honest, I feel a little aggrieved."
"Haha, I thought so when I was a kid, but maybe this is the price of growing up."
Lu Li smiled and said, "Have you noticed that Sun Dasheng treats monsters differently?"
Yamato frowned and thought for a while, then asked in confusion: "Is there any difference?"
"Recall what I just said about the One-Horned Rhinoceros King, and think about it again."
Lu Li prompted.
Yamato thought for a moment and his eyes lit up. He raised his hand and said, "I see. The Green Ox was not killed by the Great Sage, but some monsters were killed by him."
"Well, why do you think this is?"
Lu Li patiently and kindly persuaded him.
This time Yamato reacted quickly, "Because the blue ox has an owner. Its owner is Taishang Laojun, a powerful immortal."
Lu Li nodded, "In summary, Monkey will not kill monsters with backgrounds, but he will kill any monsters without backgrounds that provoke him."
After Yamato came to her senses, she suddenly felt a chill down her spine. She originally thought that what Lu Li told her was just a very innocent adventure story, but when she thought about it carefully, it was indeed true. There were actually so many complicated human relationships on the journey to obtain the scriptures.
Suddenly, she felt that this story was no longer 'pure'.
"So it is very important to have a good background. If a guy who has neither strength nor background is arrogant, he will often die miserably."
Lu Li concluded after seeing Yamato in silence, and then looked at Yamato with a smile, "So, Yamato, why do you think you haven't died yet despite your misdeeds on Onigashima and Wano Country?"
Yamato was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly, "Brother Lu, so you were waiting for me here, I knew your problem wouldn't be that simple."
After being bombarded with questions for several days, she now really doubts the correctness of Kozuki Oden. During the mining process this afternoon, she never called herself Kozuki Oden once.
How could she not know the answer to Lu Li's question? Thinking about it carefully, she seemed to be unable to defeat the Flying Six in the Beasts Pirates, the big bosses, and even some real fights.
But she escaped from prison many times and caused chaos on Onigashima. Even when she met the cadres of the Beasts Pirates, she fought them bravely. Even though she was defeated, she did not die, and she did not even suffer any serious injuries.
No matter how you think about it, it's not that Oden protected himself, but those cadres held back, just like Sun Wukong held back when fighting monsters, because he has a "background".
What other background could she have? Is it Kozuki Oden?
Of course it's impossible. Except for himself, no one in the Beasts Pirates worships Kozuki Oden, and Kozuki Oden is already dead.
Her background can only be her father, the Four Emperors Kaido.
Because his father was the direct superior of those cadres, the cadres could not kill him even if they were attacked by him.
"It seems that you are thinking about it, so I won't say more."
Lu Li looked at Yamato's expression and knew that Yamato understood what he meant, so he leaned against the wall and closed his eyes to take a nap.
While having dinner in the evening, he touched Yamato's belly again. He had basically understood what the return of life was all about. He just needed to practice and adapt for another two days.
Once he masters this skill, I believe his attributes will be greatly improved by doing daily fitness and eating like crazy in Rabbit Don Prison.
After a while, Yamato came back to his senses, sat down next to Lu Li, and said, "Brother Lu, I feel very conflicted recently."
"Which aspect?" Lu Li asked knowingly.
Yamato frowned slightly, "I'm wondering if I am Kozuki Oden, and if Kozuki Oden's behavior is right or wrong, and what should I do to be right?"
"It's hard for me to answer such a philosophical question."
Lu Li said, "But I think that in the final analysis, the reason why you are confused is that you don't know who you are."
"Yeah, who am I?"
Yamato said blankly.
"As much as I want to just tell you that you are Yamato, I don't think that's right."
Lu Li’s words made Yamato even more confused.
"What do you mean? Didn't Brother Lu always call me by my real name before?"
Yamato was puzzled.
Lu Li looked up at Yamato and said, "You know this is your real name, but what I mean is that it is not your name, nor the words and opinions of others that determine who you are."
"So what determines who I am? And who decides?"
Yamato asked confused.
Lu Li sat up slightly straighter and looked at Yamato with a serious expression, "The only one who can decide who you are is you. It is your heart that determines who you are."
"my heart……"
Yamato murmured, raising her hand to her chest, "Will it tell me who I am?"
"Back to the original question, if you think you are Kozuki Oden, I will not say anything more about it, because it is your own decision; if you think you are Yamato, then perhaps you still haven't found the truth."
Lu Li said seriously that he felt Yamato was close to reaching the stage of enlightenment, so he added fuel to the fire.
Yamato seemed very distressed and conflicted. She held her head in her hands and said, "I should be Oden, but now I feel that some of Oden's actions are not right. But if I say I am Yamato, I also feel that it is not right."
"Why do you think it's wrong?"
Lu Li inquired.
"Because I think Yamato is Kaido's daughter, and should be the demon princess of the Beasts Pirates, the villain who invaded the Wano Country camp. This is different from the justice that I gradually understand in my heart."
As Yamato spoke, his eyes gradually became clearer, "Yes, so I am not 'Yamato' either."
"So, you still think that liberating Wano Country and resisting Kaido's tyranny is the right thing to do, right?"
Lu Li asked with a smile.
Yamato nodded firmly, "I have seen the integrity and character of true samurai. They once regarded me as the hope of Wano Country, and I do think that what Kaido did was wrong, and I want to correct it."
Lu Li nodded and said, "Isn't this good?"
Yamato looked at Lu Li in confusion, "Brother Lu, don't you object to me? Obviously, this can be regarded as inheriting Kozuki Oden's legacy."
"Why would I oppose you?"
Lu Li spread his hands and said, "When did I say that Kozuki Oden's legacy was all wrong? I also didn't tell you not to liberate Wano Country, did I?"
"But...but, what I want to do next will go against the prophecy in Kozuki Oden's diary, and also go against Kozuki Oden's code of conduct. I will no longer be Kozuki Oden..."
Yamato's face was full of confusion and pain. "At the same time, because I am against Kaido, I am no longer 'Yamato', so who am I?"
Facing Yamato's question, Lu Li clapped his hands, "Congratulations, Yamato, you have found yourself."
Yamato was a little overwhelmed by Lu Li's congratulations. She looked at Lu Li with a little confusion in her eyes, "I... am 'Yamato'?"
"A name is just a code name. When you understand your position and know what you want to do, you will have your own identity. Whether you are called Kozuki Oden or Yamato, you are just you, a friend that I, Lu Li, recognize."
Lu Li said with a smile.
Yamato seemed to understand a little, but also seemed to not quite understand, "So... should I call myself Yamato?"
Lu Li nodded, "That's the best. At least this is the name your parents gave you. And you will slowly discover in the future that the relationship between father and daughter is not so easy to sever."
He has initially completed the ideological transformation of Yamato. Yamato finally realized that she is not Kozuki Oden, nor is she the demon princess 'Yamato' in the Beasts Pirates.
Her life has just started from now on. Facing the new life, she will encounter many confusions and bewilderment, but at least she has a chance to get on the right track.
At this stage, Yamato is basically a normal person, but his experience of claiming to be Oden and fighting against the Beasts Pirates for many years has some sequelae that will take time to slowly smooth out.
She is like a piece of paper that is half white and half gray, and she needs to gradually paint her own life on it.
As for whether this piece of paper will eventually turn black or white, that depends on subsequent developments.
"If what Brother Lu said is true... no..."
Yamato shook his head when he said this. "Thinking from a logical point of view, your reasoning is mostly true. Dad has indeed been very indulgent to me over the years. He cared about me in his heart and allowed me to grow up..."
Lu Li did not interrupt, but looked at Yamato, waiting for her conclusion.
After a pause, Yamato's eyes became clear. "Although I feel a little sorry for my father and some of his actions are too much for a daughter, I don't think my resistance is wrong. I want to correct the mistakes of this country."
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