Aftermath

Teacher Kaido released Flame Cloud, which swept everyone on the sea surface into the sky, and then placed them on the shore above.

Sirius steadied himself, looked up at the Divine Dragon and Pteranodon flying in the sky, and once again marveled at how wonderful it was to be able to fly.

I must learn Geppo if I have the chance, otherwise, as a Devil Fruit User, fighting at sea is too dangerous.

"Let's return."

Teacher Kaido is giving orders.

Although this battle should be considered a victory for the Beasts Pirates, Teacher Kaido doesn't seem particularly happy.

Perhaps he'll never have the chance to have a thrilling battle with Whitebeard?

Everyone boarded the ships, and the fleet began its return voyage.

The great battle between the emperors did not last long, and the Beasts Pirates suffered only minor losses, with a few Numbers almost dying, but they should be able to be saved.

Besides that, Jack's good friend and Maria's good friend were also seriously injured.

Inside the cabin on the ship, Sirius looked down at the two people lying on the two beds, Jack and Maria bound like dumplings. A smirk played on his lips.

"It seems like I just saw someone like you not long ago."

"Stop with the sarcastic remarks, Sirius."

Jack snorted coldly.

"But Sirius really did a remarkable job this time."

Black Maria said with a smile, "If it weren't for you, we might be dead already."

That's indeed the case. At that time, both they and the Numbers had reached their limits. If it weren't for Sirius's actions that led Whitebeard to finally decide to retreat, they might not have had the chance to wrap themselves in bandages.

"It's not just me,"

Sirius laughed and said, "And Yamato too. With my help, even the Moby Dick wouldn't be able to get close."

"Whee."

Yamato just smiled.

"Sirius, are we too weak?"

Jack suddenly said, "Both times, I couldn't be of any help at all."

"Then let's strive to become stronger!"

Sirius stretched. "We're all still young, and the future is infinitely bright."

"Snort."

Jack gave a soft hum, closed his eyes, and remained silent.

Sirius didn't stay there for long; Teacher Kaido sent someone to fetch him and Yamato.

"Hehehehe!"

Teacher Kaido was, as usual, drinking heavily. Sirius seriously suspected he might use techniques like Drunken Fist. "Well done this time, kid."

"I just did what I was supposed to do."

Sirius said casually.

"So, kid, do you think you've repaid my debt of gratitude?" Teacher Kaido put down his sake gourd and asked with great interest.

"Two points short," Sirius replied with a smile.

Consider this a way of paying back all the meals I've eaten over the years.

He still owes the debt of gratitude for being taken away from the Desert Island and for the debt of gratitude for being taught and guided.

Teacher Kaido didn't seem inclined to delve into the matter; he simply drank silently, then burst into maniacal laughter, "Hehehehe! I'm really looking forward to the day you think you've repaid all your debts!"

After a burst of laughter, he suddenly burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably, "Grow up quickly, kid!! Time is running out!"

Time is indeed running out.

The original agreement was to wait until Yamato turned twenty, but now Yamato is fifteen.

The Beasts Pirates returned to Onigashima.

Meanwhile, the outcome of this war was quickly reported to the Flower Capital.

"Hehehehe!! We won!! Kaido won!"

The Kurozumi Orochi, who had been hiding behind the semi-transparent barrier, began to sing and dance, shouting, "Fukurokuju! Quickly, go and call the geishas! I'm going to throw a banquet!"

Orochi lent his ninja and samurai units to Kaido, but he still kept his strongest protective force by his side.

For example, Black Charcoal Semimaru, Devil Fruit User the Oniwabanshu Fruit, and Fukurokuju, the leader of the Fukurokuju.

For example, Kyoshiro, the ronin leader who has been highly regarded by Orochi in recent years, is currently kneeling below him.

After the banquet, Kyoshiro returned to his residence.

As an Orochi, Kyoshiro owns a very luxurious mansion in the Flower Capital.

When he returned to the mansion, in the middle of the courtyard, a girl dressed in martial arts attire, wielding a Katana, turned around and said, "Mr. Kyoshiro, you're back!"

"Yes, Lord Komurasaki," Kyoshiro replied respectfully.

"No need to add 'sir,' right? Didn't you say that we can't use our real names to avoid being exposed?" Kozuki Hiyori said with a smile, leaning on her sword.

"Then please forgive my overstepping my bounds."

Kyoshiro said, "The war is over."

"What was the result?" Hiyori asked anxiously.

"The Whitebeard Pirates have retreated."

Kyoshiro was filled with regret. If the Whitebeard Pirates had won, they could have avenged Lord Oden by now.

"It is said that the boy played a crucial role in the battle, ultimately forcing the Whitebeard Pirates to retreat."

"I see?"

"So, Komurasaki, what's next?"

"What's next?"

Hiyori swung his sword, "Of course, I'll continue practicing swordsmanship!"

As the fleet of the Beasts returned to Onigashima, news of this war, unknown to outsiders, quietly spread.

Whole Cake Island.

"That bastard Kaido actually managed to defeat Whitebeard?"

Charlotte Linlin looked on incredulously.

My little brother from back then has become so amazing!

"It is said that the Whitebeard Pirates suffered heavy losses this time."

"Even the captain has been killed in action," said the eldest son, Perospero.

Charlotte Linlin's anger instantly turned to joy. "Mother, Mother, that's not bad either! Newgate is really going to be Kaido's nemesis now!"

"Perospero, tell me, if I go and ask Whitebeard to team up with me to take down that bastard Kaido, would he agree?"

"Forehead--"

Perospero remained silent.

"Or should we cooperate with Kaido to take down that bastard Whitebeard?"

Marine Headquarters.

"Whitebeard was actually defeated?"

Sengoku looked astonished as he held the intelligence from the CP system. As his old rival, he knew very well the prestige of the Whitebeard Pirates. Without a doubt, after the Roger Pirates disbanded, the Whitebeard Pirates were the only gold medalists on the sea.

"Kaido already possessed this level of power?"

The exhausted Fleet Admiral Kong, who had been slumped over his desk, straightened up. "That Black Wolf cub played a decisive role again, dropping the virus bomb specially made by Queen the Plague onto Whitebeard's ship, which forced Whitebeard to retreat."

"That kid..."

The Sengoku Admiral also looked grave. "He's only thirteen years old, isn't he?"

"Yes, Sengoku, when that kid grows up—"

Fleet Admiral Kong's expression was very solemn. Sengoku swore that he rarely saw his elder brother show such an expression, which showed that he was indeed very wary of that brat.

Yes, with the talent that kid has shown so far, what will he be like when he grows up?

"By the time he grows up—I should have already retired!"

The Fleet Admiral laughed heartily, "You'll have a real headache then, Sengoku!"

"You bastard, is that what you mean?!"