The Game, Ulti, and Page One

"I refuse!"

Yamato shouted loudly.

She directly rejected her Old Father's temptation.

Sirius smiled and shook his head.

What a hassle. He still needed to find a way to get this Devil Fruit for Yamato.

The lack of this fruit would still have some impact on Yamato's future strength.

In the original story, Yamato ate this fruit because she was hungry. This indicated that either Uncle Kaido did it on purpose, or it wasn't stored very securely.

Regardless of the reason, Sirius felt that obtaining this Devil Fruit wouldn't be difficult.

Once the fruit was eaten, what could Uncle Kaido do to Yamato?

Sirius thought to himself.

But immediately, something unexpected happened.

Kaido glared fiercely at Yamato, "You brat! Wasn't the beating last time harsh enough! Fine, very good! It seems you're itching for another one."

Sirius sighed softly. Was she going to get beaten in advance this time?

"Since you don't want it, don't regret it!"

Kaido crushed the box in his hand, but he nimbly held the Devil Fruit without damaging it. "Then let's play a game."

"A game?"

Sirius said with a grin, "Uncle Kaido, what game is it?"

He had been on this island for three years. Although his daily training and life were fulfilling, he sometimes felt bored. Playing a game seemed like a good idea.

Sirius's supportive response seemed to please Kaido greatly. He grinned, "Ugh-gh-gh-gh! Let's have a battle of contention that will make everyone's blood boil!"

"The time is set for tomorrow! The location is this Onigashima! The prize is this fruit! All the Bastards who covet it are welcome to come!"

"Whoever can snatch it, it belongs to them!"

"Ugh-gh-gh-gh!"

Uncle Kaido laughed heartily, "Prove who is its most suitable owner with strength!"

Sirius was genuinely surprised. This sense of déjà vu hit him immediately.

So, that whole thing with Xiao Ming was learned from you, Uncle Kaido.

However, it certainly fits the Beasts Pirates' vibe.

Kaido's words were like a bomb dropped into water, instantly causing the Beasts Pirates to erupt.

"Mythical Zoan!! Okuchi-no-Makami! That's a Mythical Zoan!"

"Boss Kaido said whoever snatches it, gets it!"

"Hahahaha, once we get it, we can become an executive like Lord Sirius!"

"I'm claiming that Devil Fruit! Anyone who dares to snatch it, I'll kill them!"

"With your strength? I can beat you to death with one hand! That Mythical Zoan fruit is mine!"

Everyone knew the Beasts Pirates were the most stubborn.

They didn't care if they had the strength to get the fruit; they'd just snatch it.

How would they know they couldn't do it without trying? What if they actually got it? Who could say for sure?

Amidst the cheering pirates, two were particularly special.

Ulti hugged her younger brother tightly among the jubilant crowd. The little girl's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Did you hear that, Pay-tan! If we get that fruit, we can become an executive! We won't be bullied anymore!"

"Pay-tan! I'm definitely going to get that fruit, big sister!"

However, in her excitement, she didn't notice she was hugging her brother too tightly. The little boy's eyes were starting to roll back, his face turning red.

"Sis--sis--"

"Huh! Pay-tan! Who! Who did this to you!"

But their voices were lost in the cheers of the pirates, not standing out at all. No one paid them any mind.

Lord Sirius's eyes lit up after hearing Kaido explain the game rules, and he immediately asked, "Boss Kaido, you said anyone can participate in this game, but what about people like me who already have abilities?"

Kaido glared at him. "Didn't you hear? I said anyone can."

Lord Sirius nodded, then asked again, "Then will Teacher King and Teacher Queen participate?"

"I don't have that kind of free time," Queen waved his hand, chuckling. "Mwahahahaha, my Plague Calamity Bomb is at a critical stage of improvement."

Lord Sirius nodded, not surprised. This guy's Plague Calamity Bomb versions were always being updated, mainly because he kept providing him with toxins for support.

"King isn't participating either."

Kaido said, "King will be the referee, overseeing the whole situation from the sky."

"I understand, Mr. Kaido." Teacher King would never contradict Uncle Kaido's decisions.

Sirius had always been curious about what had happened between him and Uncle Kaido that made him so obedient.

"I see, I understand."

Sirius nodded with a smile.

Since King and Queen weren't participating, wouldn't this be an opportunity to snatch the Okuchi-no-Makami Fruit?

The current Beasts Pirates were not the ones from the future. The Flying Six had only gathered three members so far, and they were all brats.

Besides the two Disasters, the rest were basically unknown figures. Only the Numbers could be considered formidable. The other small cadres and pillars were just trash.

Kaido seemed to know what Sirius was thinking, letting out a soft snort, but he didn't say anything.

Then, the banquet began.

Amidst the revelry, everyone began to enjoy the joy of the banquet.

Sirius was already feasting, his mouth stuffed full.

In the past two years, Yamato had never mentioned competing with him in terms of eating capacity again. Jack no longer said that his idol Uncle Kaido's eating capacity surpassed Sirius'.

Sirius had already proven that his eating capacity was unrivaled.

While eating, Sirius mumbled, "Let's help Yamato snatch this fruit tomorrow."

"En."

Jack, who was also feasting, nodded.

"Sure."

Black Maria also said with a smile.

Sirius nudged Yamato, who was wolfing down food beside him, "Stop eating, what do you think?"

"Mmm, mmm, mmm."

Yamato nodded repeatedly, trying to swallow the food in her mouth, then raised her right hand and clenched her fist, "I'm determined to get it!"

The banquet lasted until midnight, only ending after more than half of the pirates had passed out drunk.

Sirius, as usual, wolfed down food for half the night, eating the food of several people by himself, before heading back to his residence with his companions.

"The ones we should pay most attention to tomorrow are the Numbers!"

Sirius, as usual, sat on Jack's shoulder, listening to his good friend analyze the situation. "They definitely won't miss this opportunity!"

"Those guys are like monsters, every single one of them!" Black Maria added. "I'm afraid even you, Sirius, can't compete with them in terms of strength."

"We'll only know if we can win tomorrow," Sirius said with a smile. "Moreover, their greatest reliance might just be our advantage."

"That's right!" Yamato said confidently. "We will definitely succeed!"

Suddenly, a noisy commotion came from ahead. Sirius looked in the direction of the sound and saw an interesting scene. The siblings from before were now surrounded by four pirates. The younger brother hid behind his sister, while the sister glared defiantly up at the pirates with ill intentions.

"Look, this girl still seems unconvinced!" one pirate said with a laugh. "She's got quite a temper. No wonder she dared to cross Lady Oni-Hime."

"She's just asking for death," another pirate sneered. "What do you think Onigashima is? Boss Kaido doesn't even care about you, yet you're talking about taking that fruit. Hey, little girl, you're just asking for death!"

"Wow, these guys are bullying people!" Yamato's anger flared instantly, and her hand reached for the mace on her back.

"Wait," Sirius said, stopping her. "Don't interfere."

"Huh?" Yamato was taken aback.

Meanwhile.

The surrounding pirates filled the young brother, Page One, with fear. He couldn't help but grip his sister's back clothes tightly. "Sister!"

"You guys--" Ulti lowered her head, the shadow of her bangs obscuring her eyes. "You guys!"

"You scared my Pay-tan, you bastard!!" The little girl leaped up and headbutted the pirate in front of her directly in the stomach. Her strength was immense, sending the pirate flying backward.

His temper was more violent than imagined.

"Waa!"

The pirate let out a miserable cry and fell heavily to the ground. He bared his teeth and roared in exasperation, "What are you guys waiting for! Beat her!"

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