Chapter 529 Please Apologize
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"Your Excellency, you are really very courageous!"
Shimotsuki Yasuie, who has always been low-key, modest and conservative, could not find the right adjective to describe the arrogant young man in front of him.
The warriors in the hall had different expressions, and many of them were dissatisfied with Gol's "nonsense". If Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido were really that despicable, and were really the kind of people who were traitors in the eyes of the other party, then what were they, who had been ridiculed and shit on by Orochi and Kaido all these years?
If it weren't for the fact that there were two strong men protecting Gel, the warriors really wanted to give him a real beating on the spot so that this ignorant guy would not dare to underestimate the various forces in their Wano country again.
Momonosuke and Hiyori Kozuki hid behind their mother, revealing half of their heads and secretly looking at the spirited young man sitting next to them.
All the defense forces of the Kuri Daimyo Prefecture were gathered in this hall, so Mitsuki Toki felt it was safest to keep the two children with him.
"Mr. Chopper, please have some tea!"
Kozuki Toki did not show disgust and contempt for the big talker Tony Chopper like others did, at least not on the surface.
"Since Mr. Chopper has determined that we will only become enemies because of our different goals, I wonder why you are here this time?"
Kozuki Toki asked.
"Hahaha, I was just wandering around when I had nothing to do, and I happened to run into Lao Kang so I wanted to come over and chat with him."
Gel ate his snacks and responded vaguely.
"Well, I'm afraid it's not that simple. I wonder if you can tell me the truth?"
Mitsuki Toki raised her head and looked at Gel with a smile, making it clear that she didn't believe his nonsense.
"Cough cough!"
Geer coughed awkwardly twice, picked up the teacup and drank it all, then smiled.
"Is there anything else delicious? This snack is a bit choking."
The warriors gnashed their teeth, wishing they could tear this annoying bastard to pieces.
Mitsuki Toki cooperated well and asked the servants to bring a few more plates of food. Then everyone continued to look at Gel quietly, waiting for his answer.
"Well, since Madam asked, I feel embarrassed to continue hiding it."
Gel sat upright and said sincerely.
"Although Brother Oden and I have only met once, and our positions also destined us to be enemies, this does not prevent us from sympathizing with each other. Brother Oden went to defeat Kaido this time, which was a bit overestimating his own abilities. He probably won't be able to come back. Please accept my condolences. As for me, I am actually prepared to help him "raise" his wife and children."
The field fell into silence.
"Sir...you..."
Shimotsuki Yasuie took a deep breath and was so angry that he almost couldn't hold back from cursing.
You know you only met him once, and Oden is not familiar with you at all, but you went to his house to help him take care of his wife and children. You are such a nice person, and the words you used are a bit inappropriate. And you still say you have no ill intentions? Who would believe it?
(The word "豢养" has a rich meaning. It can refer to feeding livestock, or it can be used to refer to bribery and exploitation. For example, in ancient times, some powerful people might raise some retainers, assistants, singers and dancers to give them advice and entertainment. In this context, "豢养" carries the connotation of exploitation and control.)
Kozuki Toki frowned. No matter how bizarre the words of the person in front of her were, there was always a convincing certainty in his words. For some reason, she always felt that the other person's words might come true. Of course, it was not the statement that he would take care of her and the two children for Oden, but that Oden was doomed to fail in this expedition against Kaido.
“You’re lying!!”
Momonosuke, whose face was flushed from holding back his anger, jumped out. He clenched his hands, as if he was going to rush up and punch Gel in the chest with his little fists in the next second.
"You're lying! Father will never lose to a pirate!!"
Momonosuke overcame his fear and retorted loudly.
"Lord Momonosuke..."
Seeing that this timid young master finally showed some manliness, Shimotsuki Yasuie squeezed the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes and revealed a gratified smile, just as excited as he was many years ago when he saw Kozuki Oden successfully reorganize the exile land of Kuri.
It is true that like father, like son!!
When a child speaks up to defend his father, that in itself is something worthy of praise.
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"Yeah!"
Gel was too lazy to argue with a little brat, so he just waved his hand and smiled.
"Your father is invincible. One Kaido is not enough for him to defeat. He needs to defeat at least ten of them!"
"My father can definitely...you...damn it!"
Momonosuke was originally planning to praise "my great father", but he didn't expect the other party to directly agree with him. Before he even started his speech, all the lines got stuck in his throat. He forced himself to hold them back and even felt that he couldn't breathe smoothly.
Although he knew very well that the other party was just trying to fool him, Momonosuke didn't know what to say for a moment and could only puff out his cheeks like a bullied wife.
"Hahaha, kid, is it okay for me to agree with your point of view? You are indeed a pampered young master, with a bad temper."
Ger teased.
"Damn it! You are so rude!"
The little brat became even angrier, tears of grievance already welling up in his eyes.
"Brother..."
Hiyori pulled Momonosuke's sleeve with concern.
"Mr. Chopper, I think what this kid said is right, and I also believe that Oden can definitely defeat Kaido, the King of Beasts!"
Kozuki Toki turned around, patted Momonosuke's head with a smile, and started to defend him.
"Mother!"
Momonosuke wiped away the tears from his eyes, and with his mother's encouragement, his eyes became more determined.
Looking at this scene of loving mother and filial son, Gel couldn't help but interrupt.
"Yeah, it turned out to be like this, that's why I didn't want to say it. Before everything becomes a fait accompli, you will definitely be stubborn and it will be a waste of words for me to say more."
"However, as the saying goes, think about defeat before you win. You might as well think about what to do if Kozuki Oden is really defeated. In fact, I am quite sincere. I have even thought about the future development plan for this kid. He has a bright future! Hehehe!"
Gel looked at Momonosuke and smiled.
If you are carefully taught by the "Miracle Man", you will definitely become a talent when you grow up! Even if you can't become the second-generation demon king, you can at least be a miracle walker.
"Ah! I don't want it!"
Momonosuke was so frightened by Gel's malicious look that he fell to the ground.
The warriors in the living room also got goose bumps all over their bodies. They all reacted to this sudden malice and subconsciously wanted to draw their swords.
"Stop it all!"
Shimotsuki Yasuie hurriedly spoke out to stop him.
The warriors finally came to their senses, quickly stepped back and stood up again, wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads with their sleeves, and looked at the young man in front of them again with some fear in their eyes.
Oh my god, what happened just now? Such terrible malice, this guy must have been thinking about something terrible just now.
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