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Chapter 124: Assassination Attempt!

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Wano Country

A land shrouded in mystery and isolation, nestled deep within the New World. A nation steeped in history, the birthplace of the very poneglyphs that chronicled the lost 100 years, crafted eight centuries ago by the artisans of the Kozuki Family, guardians of their secrets and the method of deciphering them.

Over generations, Wano's artisans had perfected the art of working with seastone, crafting the restraints and weapons used by the Marines and other powerful organizations.

Wano itself was a treasure trove beyond measure, coveted by many, yet for centuries, only Kaido of the Beasts had managed to truly conquer and occupy this land.

Then there was the geography. Wano was no ordinary island. It towered high above sea level, and entry required navigating a treacherous waterfall.

The method of ascending this waterfall, using carp to pull ships up the cascading torrent, was a secret known to very few.

Finally, there was the strength of its people, the samurai, whose prowess was feared throughout the New World..

Twenty years ago, Kozuki Oden, the rightful shogun, was betrayed and executed by Kaido and Kurozumi Orochi, and Wano fell under their tyrannical rule.

The samurai's influence had waned since then, but Wano remained free from external threats, largely due to the presence of Kaido.

Even Whitebeard, another Emperor, hesitated to engage Kaido's Beasts Pirates in open conflict without absolute certainty of victory.

Years ago, the people of Wano had developed a habit of shooting down News Coo, preventing any news from reaching the outside world. As a result, the citizens of Wano remained largely ignorant of global events.

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Off the coast of Wano, the sea churned, winds howled, and waves crashed against the towering cliffs of the unusual landmass, rising hundreds of meters above the waterline.

The closer one approached, the clearer the water became, transforming from a turbulent ocean into a crystalline stream, its depths easily visible.

Beneath the surface, massive carp, the size of small ships, their scales shimmering in various colors, gathered their strength, preparing to leap against the cascading waterfall, enacting the legendary feat of the carp ascending the dragon gate.

Suddenly, three figures appeared: a bespectacled young woman, a pale young man in white, and a phoenix wreathed in blue flames.

It was Ian, Tashigi, Marco.

"That's the Kuri region of Wano, Ian." Marco gestured towards the landmass, his voice somber as he observed the barren wasteland.

Compared to the vibrant, bustling Kuri he remembered, the current state of the land was a desolate testament to Kaido's destructive reign.

He had anticipated that Wano would suffer under Kaido's control, but the extent of the devastation was far worse than he had imagined.

With the major players of the One Piece world converging on Wano, Ian and Marco had agreed to split up, Marco to gather intelligence and Ian to explore the Flower Capital.

As evening approached, Ian, utilizing his enhanced speed, flew to the Flower Capital with Tashigi.

Upon arriving, he immediately orchestrated a shocking event that would send ripples throughout the nation.