Grand Entrance
"Damn it!!"
Ace roared in fury, and with his anger, the flames surged even more violently, filling the entire sky with brilliant firelight.
That Hedgehog Bastard has already defeated his opponent so quickly, but now he can't do anything about the guy in front of him.
"Kid, aren't you underestimating me a bit?"
A jet-black shadow tore through the flames like scissors, and Ember flapped its wings as it flew in, asking, "Who do you think I am?"
"Tankyūdon!"
The thick, jet-black wings slashed towards Ace like blades.
"Don't look down on me!"
Ace's eyes widened, an invisible aura surged, flames and Haki swirled around his fist, and he unleashed a powerful punch.
Boom!
Thunder roared across the sky, and dark Inazuma flashed in all directions.
Ace's body flew backward.
Although he had learned Haki long ago and had been working hard to hone his physical skills before setting sail, he still shifted his main focus to developing his abilities after obtaining the Flame-Flame Fruit.
Even so, Ace's punch was no weakling. King lost his balance and had to flap his wings repeatedly to regain his footing in the sky.
"Three Dragons!"
Amidst the surging flames, Ace soared into the sky once more. With a wave of his hands, the flames gathered and transformed into three ferocious Divine Dragon, which surrounded and tore at King.
No way!
This guy has an incredibly high resistance to fire!
Ace was secretly getting anxious. This couldn't go on; that spiky-haired bastard was about to fight Kaido first!
"Thunder Bagua!!"
Just then, a loud shout echoed through the sky from not far away.
Ace immediately turned his head away.
He happened to see a huge robot in the distance instantly shatter, its parts flying everywhere, and a figure was also being sent flying backward.
Through the swirling debris, Ace saw the man slowly approaching, dragging a Spiked Club.
"Kaido!!"
With an excited shout, Ace turned around, ignoring King, and flew directly towards Kaido.
The next instant, Jhin tore through the flames that had trapped him, and looking at Ace's retreating figure, he did not rush to pursue him.
He simply snorted, "You ignorant brat."
He no longer needs to lift a finger.
"Waaaaah--"
Kaido, dragging his Spiked Club, strolled over, his face flushed with drunkenness and tears streaming down his face. "Queen, you idiot, you got defeated just like that? It's all because you're too weak!"
"Cough cough--"
Not far away, amidst the scattered parts, Kid coughed and sat up, rubbing his still dizzy head. Looking at the demonic figure ahead, his eyes were filled with dread. "What a monster!"
"Kid, are you alright?"
A figure landed beside him; it was Killer.
"Fine."
Kid shook his head, stood up, and smirked. "That's exactly the kind of guy we need!"
Compared to the monster before him, what kind of trash were the opponents he had encountered in the past?
"He is my rival!"
Flames descended from the sky, Ace revealed himself beside Kid.
"Snort,"
Kid snorted coldly, "The cooperation ends here, you fiery bastard. Now let's see who can take Kaido's head first!"
"So, Hedgehog Bastard, you better not get in my way!"
"That's what I'm saying! You little brat, get the hell out of my way!"
"You're the one who should get lost!"
These two guys actually started arguing right in front of me.
Kaido frowned.
Beat them half to death first, then slowly ask them if they're willing to surrender.
"Both of you step back! My father is my opponent!"
Suddenly, a loud shout filled with laughter rang out from the sky.
That sound!
Kaido looked up in surprise.
Then he saw a figure falling rapidly from the clouds, as fast as a falling meteorite.
Above that figure, in the clouds, a colossal creature began to slowly descend.
That is--
Jhin, who was kicking the unconscious Queen on the ground, was stunned.
Not only them, but even Eskicchio and the other two looked up in astonishment.
Then, smiles simultaneously bloomed on Ace's and Kid's faces.
"That voice is—" Ace would never forget that voice.
"There's no mistake! It's--" Kid was already excited. Compared to these guys, what was Kaido?
"It's Yamato!" the two exclaimed almost simultaneously.
Then they both froze, wondering how he knew Yamato's voice.
They exchanged a glance. "You know her too?" x2
"You know them too?" X2
Confirmed.
Is it really such a coincidence?
"Hehehehe!! So he's still alive!!"
Kaido had completely sobered up. He looked up at the huge Black Ship in the sky and couldn't help but burst into laughter, "You've kept me waiting for ages!"
He still hasn't gotten over the defeat he suffered four years ago!
Although the Awakening power that Sirius displayed at the end four years ago was incredibly terrifying, it did not diminish Kaido's confidence.
The figure falling from the sky suddenly slowed down as it approached the ground, then floated lightly to the ground.
Her white hair, gradually turning blue, fluttered in the wind. A radiant smile graced her face Yamato stood before her long-absent father. "It's been so long, Father."
"Yamato-- "
Kaido looked at his silly daughter, whom he hadn't seen for four years. The only difference between her and four years ago was that she looked a bit more mature. He sneered, "I thought you were already dead."
"I won't die!"
Yamato and said, "There are even more amazing adventures waiting for me! I want to go on many more adventures with my friends and Sirius!"
"Hey, Yamato, your appearance means—"
Behind Yamato, Kid said anxiously, "Sirius is up there, right!"
Yamato turned around, "Oh! Kidd, Kira, and Ace, hehe, long time no see!"
"It has indeed been a long time."
Compared to the anxious Kid, Ace was much more polite. He smiled and said, "I knew you would come back someday."
"Hey-hey."
Yamato scratched her head, then, as if remembering something, she said seriously, "However, although we are all friends, my father is my rival!"
She absolutely will not allow this!
Kid and Ace exchanged a glance, then said in unison, "Then it's up to you."
With Sirius already here, who cares about Kaido anymore?
That man is the one closest to becoming the Pirate King!
"Hehe, thanks."
Yamato, oblivious to their thoughts, turned around with a grin, her hand already on the White Mace behind her back. "Father, I've wanted to give you a beating for a long time! Prepare yourself!"
Kaido gave her a disdainful look. "Get lost, and get Sirius down here!"