Sparring, Departure! Destination: Wano Country

On the sea, some distance from the Golden City.

At this moment, the azure sea was frozen, turning into a vast expanse of white ice that stretched to the far, far distance.

In the distance on the ice, a roaring sound continued to echo, and surging winds radiated in all directions.

A group of people stood silently at the edge of the ice, gazing at the distant view.

"So that's why they started fighting?"

Jack said with a hint of helplessness, "I really don't know what to say about these two guys."

"That's true."

The man standing next to Jack slowly exhaled a smoke ring.

He had gray hair and a cigarette dangling from his mouth.

He is Ben Beckman, the First Mate of the Red-Haired Pirates.

"Haha, it's okay."

Yamato, who was constantly releasing freezing air to maintain the surface of the ice, looked at the distance with a grin, "Aren't they both very happy?"

"Only an idiot would be happy about something like this," Ulti retorted.

The entire crew of the Sirius Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates gathered here to watch their two captains fight.

"However, a duel of this caliber is rare even on the entire ocean."

A dark green cloak fluttered in the wind as Dragon arrived. "Both of you are among the strongest warriors on the high seas!"

"Mr. Sirius's strength is undeniable, but Red-Haired's power is indeed not to be underestimated," Tesoro remarked.

The news of Red-Haired's arrival reached Sirius through him, so of course he didn't miss this duel.

The power of the two monsters filled him with deep admiration.

He could never match either of them.

"However, if the government really is hiding such a terrifying force,"

Hiyori was somewhat worried, "Should we suspend the operation?"

If they act rashly, they might really pose a huge threat to the Sirius Pirates.

"Don't say such things, Hiyori!"

Without turning his head, Jack shouted, "Sirius has made his decision, so let's proceed according to plan."

Hiyori pursed her lips.

"Without a doubt, that will be our most formidable opponent!"

Dragon sighed softly. "I knew the government was hiding deeper secrets, but I never imagined it would reach a point where it would take the combined might of three Ancient Weapons to fight them off."

The enemy's strength was far beyond our imagination.

"But we'll have to face it sooner or later!" Tesoro said. "This time might be an opportunity; at least we have a chance to glean some insight into their true strength!"

Dragon nodded slightly; that was all he could think of for now.

On the distant ice, the battle between Sirius and the Red-Haired was nearing its end.

When!

Two jet-black blades clashed violently in mid-air, and the next second both figures were thrown backward.

Sirius took a few steps back and shouted, "What astonishing Haki, Shanks! Even Charlotte Big Mom's Haki can't compare to yours!"

The Red-Haired opposite him also steadied himself, and he chuckled, "I was just about to say, Sirius, your strength is a bit too much!"

"Charlotte Big Mom is no match for you!"

"Really," he said helplessly, "You haven't even used your full strength yet, have you? Looks like I can't beat you."

"Don't talk nonsense. I don't think you've already given it your all."

Sirius chuckled and slung his sword back over his shoulder. "Let's end today's battle here."

The exchange has gone far enough; if it continues, both sides will have to go all out.

Shanks is truly a formidable opponent.

His strength is more than enough to deserve the title of Pirate Emperor, and he is in no way inferior to Charlotte Big Mom.

This guy's greatest strengths are Armament Haki and swordsmanship.

His Armament Haki was even stronger than Sirius's, and his swordsmanship was at a level that the layman Sirius could never reach.

This battle was exhilarating.

"Anyway, be careful from now on, Sirius." The Red-Haired sheathed his sword and said seriously, "As a friend, of course I don't want to see anything happen to you."

"Don't worry,"

Sirius laughed and said, "No one in this world can kill me."

The Red-Haired chuckled softly, stretched, and said, "That's all for now, time to go."

He suddenly glanced at Sirius, smiled, and said, "Next time we meet, I'll introduce you to a friend."

"Friend?"

Sirius raised an eyebrow slightly, wondering why he suddenly brought this up.

Kindness?

Sirius suddenly raised his head and looked up at the sky.

The sky, which had become clear due to the battle between the two, was now covered with dark clouds again.

The clouds were churning.

But the focus is not on the clouds, but on what's above the clouds.

What is that?

Sirius in surprise, "Shanks? What's that?"

What's above the dark clouds?

The aura was very strange, yet very strong.

Sirius is certain that thing is definitely connected to Shanks!

"Hahaha, anyway, take care, Sirius." The Red-Haired just laughed and went to meet up with his companions.

"You bastard!"

Sirius gritted his teeth.

Are you going to be the riddle solver again?

He looked up, as if trying to see through the clouds to see that thing in the sky.

Could it be that it was --

The Red-Haired Pirates have left.

Watching the ship disappear into the distance, Sirius smiled and said, "Well then, it's time for us to make our move."

"Yay! We're finally going back to Wano Country!"

Yamato laughed Yamato delight.

"In that case, I'll go and meet up with my comrades first."

Dragon said, "Miss Hiyori, we'll meet again in Wano Country."

"Good."

Hiyori nodded.

Their goals are different from Sirius's.

Sirius and his companions prepare to storm Onigashima and engage in a decisive battle with Teacher Kaido.

Meanwhile, Hiyori and Dragon are heading to the Flower Capital to defeat Kurozumi Orochi.

After gathering the samurai forces of Wano Country, they will then join forces with the Sirius Pirates.

Hiyori herself needs to return to Wano Country first to reunite with Nekomamushi and Inuarashi and Inuarashi, and gather a force of Kozuki.

So now we need to split up and act separately.

Dragon went to meet up with his companions and then headed straight for Wano Country.

"Well then, I can only wish you all the best," Tesoro said with a smile.

"Mr. Tesoro has already been a great help," Hiyori said solemnly.

Tesoro did indeed help; he provided Hiyori with a lot of weapons.

Anyway, see you next time.

Sirius farewell to Tesoro in the end.

Tesoro was indeed a scumbag in the original work, but the attitude towards him is different now.

He is a friend.

The Sirius set sail again, heading straight for Wano Country.

Sirius stood at the bow of the ship, gazing at the boundless blue sea in the distance, a bright smile on his lips.

Teacher Kaido, we're back! Are you ready?

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