Chapter 167: Got It? Lotte's Stupefaction
Hearing the two of them say this.
Duke Nekomamushi immediately showed a relieved smile.
"It seems you've already found the principles to continue surviving in this world. Then this old man won't say much more."
"By the way, aren't you going to introduce these guests to me?"
Hearing him say this.
Nekomamushi and Inuarashi finally came to their senses and hurriedly began introducing them to their Duke.
"This is Lord Hokage, currently the captain of our pirate crew."
"And this is Kozuki Oden, our lord, as well as one of the crew members. Our pirate crew has only just been formed not long ago."
"The purpose of coming this time is for the Poneglyph."
When the name Kozuki Oden was mentioned.
Duke Nekomamushi also narrowed his eyes slightly, then looked at Kozuki Oden with some curiosity.
"Since when did someone from the Kozuki clan start becoming a pirate? Has Wano's economic situation deteriorated to this point?"
"Logically, that shouldn't be the case?"
The Duke's face was full of confusion.
After all, the Kozuki clan was the most prosperous in Wano.
Logically, they had always been candidates for shogun. Since when could even a shogun candidate set sail? Had the isolation policy been canceled?
Hearing the black panther elder say this, Kozuki Oden raised an eyebrow.
Nearby, Izou quickly grabbed his lord and stepped forward to explain to the other party.
"Wano is still doing well. The reason our lord came out to become a pirate is mainly because it's his own interest."
"Wano is still the Country of Samurai!"
Mentioning this.
Pride still filled Izou's face for Wano's existence.
The Duke also came back to his senses at this moment and quickly apologized to Kozuki Oden in front of him.
"Sorry about that."
"By the way, since you're here to find that Poneglyph, let this old one lead the way for you."
"With someone from the Kozuki clan here, deciphering it should be no problem for you."
Saying this.
Duke Nekomamushi deliberately glanced in Lotte's direction.
This masked existence gave him far too much pressure—even earlier, he hadn't had the courage to speak directly to him.
He truly didn't know where this monster had come from!
Fortunately, they weren't here to target the Mink Tribe—otherwise, the entire Mink Tribe would probably face annihilation right now!
Thinking of this, the black panther elder breathed a sigh of relief.
He turned around and led everyone straight toward the location of the Poneglyph.
It didn't take too much time.
They passed through a mechanism and arrived at a sealed hidden passage. He calmly led everyone toward it and saw the location of a Poneglyph.
This was exactly the one Luffy and the others would find in the future.
Though there probably wasn't much information on it, Lotte still had Kozuki Oden and Toki go decipher it first. He himself found a place to sit down.
Olvia followed and sat beside him, quietly watching the busy group.
"The commotion in Wano should have spread by now. The World Government has probably noticed my situation. I don't know if Imu will make a move."
"But our current location is Zou Island. Even if Imu himself sets out personally, it won't be easy to find this place."
"It looks like we can rest for a while."
Lotte stretched lazily and said in a low voice to Olvia beside him.
For him at this stage.
Though he temporarily had no way to kill Imu, it was far from easy for Imu to capture him.
The reason he was caught by Imu last time.
Was mainly because Lotte wanted to personally test Imu's strength.
Otherwise, with his transformation technique, even if Imu came personally, finding him would be nothing but wishful thinking.
Hearing Lotte's words.
Olvia frowned slightly while leaning her head on Lotte's shoulder.
"Then should we have Shadow start moving now? If Imu really takes action, logically the World Government should show some movement."
"Perhaps we can start from that angle?"
Olvia asked softly.
For her, even abandoning the Shadow Organization was completely fine.
As long as Lotte's safety could be guaranteed.
Lotte, however, shook his head without hesitation. He stared ahead and said calmly.
"We must prepare for the worst possible scenario."
"The Shadow Organization isn't ready to act yet. If it's discovered and alarms are raised, it would be disadvantageous for both of us."
"By the way, how is the situation in Ohara now?"
In Lotte's view, the Shadow Organization still had enormous potential to be tapped.
Though it hadn't fully expanded its potential yet.
As long as it grew under his support, becoming the largest intelligence network in the New World wasn't out of the question.
But there was still a major obstacle ahead.
Charlotte Linlin.
He needed to find time to have a friendly talk with her personally.
Olvia smiled slightly when Lotte asked about Ohara.
"Ohara's situation isn't too bad right now. With many pirates in the New World becoming active, the Marines and World Government don't have the energy to interfere yet."
"For now, it's considered safe."
Ever since leaving the West Blue last time.
Lotte had never returned and had left everything to Olvia to manage.
Now it seemed this was a wise choice.
But whether Imu could find him or not, Lotte had enough options. There was no need to worry too much.
As for evolving the Sharingan, he already had some ideas.
Though logically.
Only under extreme emotional stimulation could one evolve to Mangekyō Sharingan.
But if he put himself into an illusion, it could also be achieved.
What was needed next was how to make it happen.
That was the hardest part.
While Lotte was deep in thought, Olvia beside him gently stroked her abdomen. A faint blush appeared on her fair cheeks.
"Last time… it seems like it took?"
As her words fell.
Lotte froze completely in place.
He turned his head in bewilderment to look at Olvia beside him. For a moment, he didn't know what to say next. His mind was in complete chaos.
This was way too fast! Did it really have to hit the mark on the first try?!
At least let him mentally prepare first!