The Great Whirlpool Spider Squard, Lady Toki's Whereabouts

The docks of this small town were in chaos.

A large number of pirates were fleeing, crying out in panic, wishing they had more legs.

"Hahaha! Don't run!"

A young girl wielding a mace chased after them like a gust of wind, "Come and fight!"

"Divine Foot · White Snake Drive!"

The girl suddenly vanished from her spot, and the next second, she had already charged into the fleeing pirates. A large number of pirates behind her were sent flying into the sky like scattered petals.

Originally a high-speed movement technique, after mastering Rokushiki, Yamato had also integrated Soru into it. Her speed was now terrifyingly fast. The pirates' eyes couldn't even track her movements; they only felt like an invisible person was constantly attacking them.

She flickered continuously, and with each flicker, a group of pirates was blasted into the sky.

For a time, the docks were filled with a continuous stream of screams, pleas for mercy, and, most frequently, the sound of flesh being struck and pulverized.

"This is fun."

Ian and the other two walked out of the docks leisurely. Watching Yamato wreak havoc among the pirates, Black Maria covered her mouth and chuckled, "Yamato's energy is finally back. Indeed, an energetic Yamato is the cutest."

Cute?

Ian turned his head and shot Black Maria a sideways glance. What a terrifying thing this woman was saying with a straight face.

Did she call someone cute who was laughing heartily, ignoring pleas for mercy, and swinging an iron club to twist pirates' bodies and send them flying everywhere?

"Ian!"

Ian heard Yamato calling him.

The little girl wiped the blood from her face and waved at him with a grin, "Come play with us!"

Oh, what a sharing child.

I wonder how many children would share their beloved toys with others?

Ian thought, So cute.

"I'll pass. You play by yourself."

Ian said.

Jack, who was already getting restless, lowered his head after hearing Ian's words. He also wanted to join the fight.

He had been bored on the ship too.

"But, are there more and more pirates?"

Black Maria, taking advantage of her height, gazed into the distance and said with some surprise.

The pirates who had been fleeing towards the distance had changed direction. Many pirates from behind them were heading this way, directly joining the battle against Yamato.

"Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're the Beasts Pirates!"

"Let us show you our courage!"

"If we defeat them, we'll become famous across the seas!"

Shouting nonsensical slogans, the pirates joined the fray.

Ian found it utterly baffling.

Did they misunderstand something too?

Time returned to a little earlier.

Facing Yamato's attack, the first batch of quick-reacting pirates had already fled the port.

Naturally, their unusual behavior drew questions from other pirates on the island.

Thus, the rumor spread that the Beasts Pirates were going to slaughter the pirates on the island.

Some pirates immediately fled, but there were indeed quite a few stubborn ones. Many were dreaming of becoming famous by defeating members of the Beasts Pirates.

And then, the situation Ian and the others saw unfolded.

"Hahaha! Good! It's more fun with more people!"

As more and more pirates surrounded her, Yamato felt no pressure at all; instead, she became even happier. "Let's have a blast!"

Along with her laughter, a furious aura instantly swept across the entire battlefield.

A large number of pirates foamed at the mouth and fainted.

Many pirates' bodies went limp, collapsing to the ground, unable to even stand.

Not many pirates were still standing, and without exception, their faces were filled with shock.

"Conqueror's Haki!!"

"How is this possible! Such a child!"

Haki was not uncommon in the New World, but Conqueror's Haki was still something that existed in legend. None of them had ever seen it before.

"Let's continue!"

With the number of people greatly reduced, Yamato laughed heartily, and the battle continued.

On a civilian house outside the dock, a man held binoculars in one hand, observing the battlefield.

"A white-haired girl and a black-haired boy, both looking about thirteen or fourteen. Their ages match perfectly with the two children Lady Toki mentioned. There's no mistake, they're Kaido's daughter and disciple!"

The man put away his Den Den Mushi. A spider-like tattoo could be seen on his forehead. His hair was long, but thin on top.

He carried a giant longsword on his shoulder, half again as long as his entire body. A samurai sword hung at his waist. His teeth were sharp, and his long tongue licked his lips like a snake.

"Hey, Rock!"

The man jumped down from the rooftop.

"Boss Squard!"

A pirate responded to his call.

"Contact Pops,"

the man said, "and tell him I've seen the two children Lady Toki mentioned. I'm going to capture them and bring them to him now!"

There wouldn't be a better opportunity!

Kaido actually dared to send out brats like these!

Since I ran into them by chance, don't blame me for bullying kids!

As for whether doing this would anger Kaido, why worry when Pops is here?

Before his subordinate could answer, the man drew the giant blade from his shoulder. "The rest of you, follow me!"

"Yes!"

The man, Great Whirlpool Squard, was on the move!

"War Cry!"

Yamato swung her iron club with all her might. Invisible waves transformed into a spear, roaring out and piercing the pirates blocking their path.

Now, there weren't many pirates left standing before her.

Those who hadn't lost consciousness were slumped on the ground, trembling and too scared to move.

"Huh? Is it over already?"

Yamato looked around the battlefield with some disappointment. "Anyone else strong enough to fight?"

I haven't had my fill yet.

Whoosh!

Her wish was immediately granted as a sound tore through the air.

"Yamato!"

From behind, Ian's voice rang out simultaneously.

Yamato abruptly swung her mace.

Clang!

With a loud explosion and the sound of colliding steel, a flying greatsword was sent flying back.

The next second, Ian appeared beside Yamato, looking at the man holding the returned greatsword with some surprise.

He looks a bit familiar.

The greatsword, and the way he appeared... are you--

Momochi Zabuza!

"It's you two, right!"

The man slung the sword over his shoulder, looking down at Ian and Yamato with a confident air. "Kaido's daughter and disciple!"

Behind him, a group of pirates who had followed him had already drawn their swords and loaded their guns, watching menacingly.

The pirates slumped on the ground stared at Ian and Yamato in stunned silence.

Kaido's... daughter... and disciple?

No way? Such important figures?

Have we stumbled into a serious incident?

"Eh? Ian!"

Yamato exclaimed in surprise. "He knows us!"

Ian looked at the man and thought carefully, but couldn't recall his identity. It couldn't possibly be Zabuza, could it?

"Hey,"

he kicked a pirate next to him, who was cowering like a quail, trembling and wishing he could bury his head in the dirt. "Do you know him?"

They've all been active on this island, so these pirates should recognize this guy, right?

The pirate who was asked trembled and quickly replied, "He's the captain of the Great Whirlpool Spider Pirates, Great Whirlpool Squard! He's a pirate crew under the Whitebeard Pirates!"

Oh, Squard.

I remember now.

The unfilial son who stabbed Pops deeply during the Summit War, right?

That makes sense, this sea area is indeed close to the Whitebeard Pirates' territory. It's not surprising for this guy to show up here.

Ian raised an eyebrow, "So, are you Whitebeard Pirates going to war with us, the Beasts Pirates?"

"You don't think Pops doesn't know what you did in Wano Country, do you!"

Squard said angrily.

Ian felt like laughing after hearing this.

Because isn't this hilarious?

If he knew, why didn't he do anything all these years.

"Although Kozuki Oden joined the detestable Roger Pirates, he was also Pops' sworn brother!"

Squard hated Roger because Roger had once destroyed his pirate crew, leaving him with nothing. "Pops was heartbroken and cried over his death! Bastards, you deserve to die a thousand times over!"

This man was furious for the Pops he admired.

But when Ian thought about how he would stab Whitebeard through the heart in the future, he wanted to laugh even more.

Squard dropped his long sword, and as he stepped forward, he dragged the sword, sparks flying from the ground. "You're unlucky to meet me here today. Come with me to see Pops, to see Lady Toki!"

Ian immediately grasped the key point, "You said, Lady Toki?"

Did he mean Kozuki Toki?

Didn't that woman leap into the future in one go to pursue the "moment the world turns upside down" she had always been searching for?

She went to the Whitebeard Pirates?

Great Whirlpool Spider had no intention of answering further, merely raising his great sword, "Capture them!"

The Great Whirlpool Spider Pirates charged.

It seems that if I want to know more, I'll have to interrogate this guy properly.