Onigashima.
Everyone sat out in the open, with no buildings, tables, or chairs.
That was because none of those things could withstand their leader getting drunk even once.
Kaido cradled a wine jar in his arms, gulping down its contents.
Apophis sat across from him without saying a word.
The Calamities sat to the side, though Queen and Jack's bruised and swollen faces were particularly eye-catching.
As for the other True Gifters and lower-ranking pirates, they had all hidden far away. The smarter ones had even fled Onigashima entirely, watching its movements from aboard their ships.
They all knew their leader's personality very well. Whenever he encountered a strong individual of comparable level, he would most likely fight them.
Therefore, Onigashima was no longer safe.
At last, Kaido tossed his wine jar aside. "Hic~ So you're the bastard who wanted to see me?"
Hearing the provocation in Kaido's voice, even Queen and Jack couldn't help quietly moving farther away.
There was not the slightest ripple in Apophis's calm eyes. He merely said, "A deal."
"A deal? Interesting. Let's hear it. What are we trading?"
"I'll give you a rubbing of the Poneglyph. In return, you help me stop someone."
Hearing about the Poneglyph, Kaido sobered up somewhat. He leaned forward slightly, exuding immense pressure. "The Poneglyph?"
"The stone tablet guarded by the Kōzuki Clan, one of the four Road Poneglyphs pointing to Laugh Tale," Apophis said calmly.
"What?"
When they heard that the Poneglyph in Apophis's possession was precisely the Road Poneglyph they needed most, everyone was visibly shaken.
"Explain yourself. How did the stone tablet guarded by the Kōzuki Clan end up in your hands?" Kaido asked, his eyes wide and his expression savage.
"I obtained it in Zou nine years ago."
"Zou?" Kaido scratched his head, looking utterly