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Among the three key divisions under Alex's command, each has a distinct role:
The Guard Division, the newly reford Oniwabanshu, is no longer limited to just nine mbers. Instead, anyone who ets Alex's standards of strength and loyalty may join. Under this division, the coordination of Wanokuni's ninja, samurai, and other military forces is unified, with Guard Division mbers authorized to oversee and deploy combat power as needed.
However, the forr ninjas, whom Alex found lacking, have been relegated to a secondary team under the main force.
The General Manager position serves as the essential link between each governance, acting as a direct channel under Alex. This role involves relaying orders from the shogun to key officials in each division and compiling mission reports, ensuring a smooth flow of information and command across the organization.
Finally, there's the Reconnaissance Division, now known as the "Shadow Guard," where Shinobu currently serves. This unit is composed of skilled agents adept at stealth and intelligence-gathering, handling sensitive tasks to keep Alex well-inford. Previously, Shadow Guard reports were submitted weekly, but now, with the other two divisions still in formation, it's only been a day since their last report.
Seeing Alex's attention on her, Shinobu quickly explained her visit. "There's a girl who wants to see you."
Alex raised an eyebrow in surprise, though he refrained from comnting. Given his position, it wasn't unusual for him to have admirers—he was well aware of his popularity.
Yet, Shinobu wouldn't report just anyone, which hinted that this visitor was special. Sure enough, Shinobu's expression grew serious as she added, "She claims to be Kaido's son."
Despite his outward calm, Alex couldn't help but react. Kaido doesn't have a son, he thought, but rather… 'Yamato'.
He had even considered luring Yamato over with the promise of powers like the artificial Devil Fruits in the future—after all, Yamato was destined to be both exceptionally strong and strikingly beautiful. But to think Yamato had approached him voluntarily so soon after Kaido's departure was beyond his expectations.
"Where is she now?" Alex asked, intrigued.
"I've asked your head maid to welco her first," Shinobu replied. "I ca to report right away. It won't be long before she's brought here."
She glanced toward the door, and Alex nodded, understanding her unspoken caution.
He was well aware that Wanokuni's citizens didn't know about his agreent with Kaido, so the sudden appearance of Kaido's "son" might provoke a dangerous reaction from the populace. Even if she were only a young, spirited girl, her connection to Kaido would make her a target.
"She's been waiting for several days just to see you," Shinobu added thoughtfully. "She's a clever one."
"After seeing co and go from the castle multiple tis, she eventually approached , asking about my role here," Shinobu explained with a hint of amusent in her voice. "She seed genuinely impressed by you and had nothing but admiration in her tone."
"Looks like she slipped away from Kaido just to co to the Flower Capital," Shinobu added, her expression shifting into sothing half-amused, half-bewildered. Even without Observation Haki, Alex could tell what she was thinking.
"Ah, the burden of my own charm," Alex sighed, feigning exasperation. "Sotis it's just so… exhausting."
Shinobu rolled her eyes. "Shogun, you're impossibly full of yourself."
She leaned slightly, her stance turning flirtatious. "But, I understand. So of us just have that kind of magnetism. They even call 'n Buster,' you know."
Alex chuckled, appreciating her humor. True, Shinobu was confident in her appeal, but her "n Buster" title only reminded him of her infamous "Ninja Art: Ball-Crusher"—a rather comical yet effective move in her ninja repertoire.
Just then, a light knock ca at the door.
"Master Alex, a guest is here," announced Lilith, one of the head maids, her voice polite.
At that, Shinobu gave Alex a quick nod and disappeared into the shadows, slipping through the large French window like a wisp of smoke.
"Let the guest in," Alex called.
As the door opened, a young girl's face peeked in. The mont her eyes t Alex's, her expression lit up with pure excitent. Without hesitation, she dashed forward.
"Alex!"
Alex caught Yamato as she barreled into him, her enthusiasm so genuine it left him montarily perplexed. All he'd done was share so tales of magical islands beyond the sea, hoping to pique her curiosity. But now, her admiration felt stronger than he'd anticipated.
What Alex didn't realize was that witnessing his confrontation with Kaido and his responsiveness to the people of Wanokuni had made him an idealized hero in Yamato's eyes. In the world of One Piece, idol worship could drive even the most steadfast to defy the odds—Yamato defied Kaido, and Bartoloo once dared to challenge Red-Haired Shanks in support of Luffy's legacy.
With a faint smile, Alex gently tousled Yamato's hair. "You ca all the way here just to find ? Kaido's going to storm the gates any minute."
Yamato blinked innocently. "I left him a letter in my room, and I still have a Den Den Mushi on . He hasn't called in days, so he must've agreed that I could co see you!"
Alex thought it over, piecing together Shinobu's observations with Yamato's story. It seed she had left Onigashima with a plan, likely after learning that the island would be relocated. Since it had been several days since Kaido's departure, even if he hadn't noticed, one of his subordinates would have by now. Perhaps Kaido had allowed her departure, likely anticipating so future benefit from her interactions with Alex.
Trust Kaido to even leverage his own child, Alex mused. If that's his ga, then he had no reason to hold back either.
"Hey, Alex," Yamato said, looking up at him with a slightly pleading expression. "Do you have any food? I'm so hungry!"
Alex looked at her curiously, his gaze resting on the red oni horns atop her head. Even without Kaido's influence, she would've likely struggled to fit in among the rigid culture of Wanokuni, where those different from the norm were often feared or rejected.
This solidified his resolve to open Wanokuni to more diverse perspectives. He planned to bring in skilled foreigners in the future, but he couldn't afford to have rumors of "monsters" stir up resentnt or discord among the people.
"I'll have a big al prepared for you right away," he said, gesturing to Lilith.
He then turned back to Yamato. "Have you been starving all this ti?"
Yamato nodded, then shook her head. "Not all the ti. I t a girl with horns like mine. She shared so food with ."
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