Wano Country, Onigashima.
This was the Beasts Pirates' stronghold, the island the people of Wano Country passed down in tales as the dwelling place of demons.
But now, this island occupied by demons had been reduced to utter ruin.
With Captain Kaido having set sail with nearly all of his elite forces, the island's defenses were now utterly empty.
Under such circumstances, when it was ambushed by a powerful enemy, the island naturally fell with ease.
Bright stood atop the tip of one of the great horn protruding from Onigashima's giant skull, calmly gazing out over the distant sea.
Looking ahead from here, one could even see the end of Wano Country's inland sea.
"Everyone has been brought under control."
Kawamatsu climbed up from below. "But unfortunately, we can only choose to retreat now."
"It can't be helped. If I'm not mistaken, Kaido is about to return."
Bright smiled.
"Yes, Kaido."
Kawamatsu sighed.
In Wano Country, the name Kaido was as notorious as a nightmare. Merely recalling that name was enough to make the people of Wano Country tremble awake through the night.
Everyone knew that although Kurozumi Orochi ruled the country, he was merely Kaido's lapdog.
That monster was the one who truly ruled this country through his power.
"Next, you should prepare to retreat. Hide yourselves well. Kaido's search efforts will probably be several levels harsher than before," Bright warned.
That was only natural. Kurozumi Orochi, the shogun who ostensibly ruled this country, had been killed.
Even the Beasts Pirates' headquarters had now been conquered. Kaido would be even less willing to tolerate their existence from now on.
"I understand."
Kawamatsu nodded. "You need to be careful on your side too."
Black had roughly told him about the current situation on the seas, as well as the enemies