Two weeks later, Wano Country.
In a small tavern in the Flower Capital, three figures sat by the window.
"Hehehe, according to the intel I gathered, that fool Kaido is indeed planning to reject my proposal. In that case, while we can't be sure of Red-Haired's attitude, Apophis and Katakuri will never let that guy block their path!"
Blackbeard licked the dry corners of his mouth, ambition dancing in his eyes. "Next, as long as we find a way to ally with those two factions and gather all our strength, even a dragon flying in the sky will only be ours for the butchering!"
Redfield reminded him from the side, "Don't ignore the Navy's attitude. I've heard that the Navy is making big moves as well!"
Hearing him say that, Blackbeard calmed down. He still placed great importance on his arch-enemies. "The Navy is indeed a hassle. Therefore, we must contact Apophis and Katakuri as soon as possible and seize Kaido's power before the Navy reacts!"
Suddenly, Blackbeard turned around and looked around.
"What's wrong with you?" Bullet asked.
"It looks like someone is peeking at us over here!" Blackbeard said with a gloomy face.
"Is it Kaido's men?" Redfield tilted his head and asked.
"Heh, who knows?" Blackbeard quickly withdrew his gaze and smiled sinisterly. "However, we truly should hurry up and make our move! Otherwise, the ones who fall into a passive state will likely be us!"
Kuri, Wano Country, on the ruins of Oden Castle.
Two factions stood distinctly apart: the mountain bandits of Wano Country and the Marines from the outside world.
"You've finally returned!" The man with a tree on his head looked at the group before him with considerable emotion.
"Lord Ashura, we have returned in accordance with our promise!" Kawamatsu said solemnly,