Wano Country, Flower Capital, Kabukicho.
Yamato, who was drinking with a courtesan, was slightly taken aback. She put down the wine bowl that was already at her lips and looked up at the window.
Noticing Yamato's actions, Komurasaki, who was nestled beside her, pursed her lips, reached out and took Yamato's wrist, and smiled.
"My lord, what has happened? What could be more anticipated than fine wine served to one's lips?"
"If it's alright, could you please have a brief chat with me, this humble person?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Komurasaki smiled sweetly, a smile that made Yamato, who was looking at her, blush.
Wow, how can there be such a beautiful woman?
Even if I were Kozuki Oden, I would find it hard to resist such a smile!
With her face flushed beneath the mask, Yamato gently pulled her arm away from Komurasaki's hand and then shook her head.
"It's nothing, Miss Courtesan, I just... Hmph!"
I just had a sudden urge, and for some reason, I felt that Kaido, that bastard who's entrenched on Onigashima, is facing some kind of predicament!
After saying that, Yamato took Yamato gulp of sake and then exhaled in annoyance.
Yamato, who considers herself to be Kozuki Oden, felt a bit disgusted by the strange emotion that seemed to be Kaido's.
Beside her, watching Yamato continuously drink, Komurasaki's expression paused slightly.
This woman in front of me is quite interesting. She's clearly the daughter of Kaido, that Arlong, yet she wraps her breasts around her waist, wears a loose kimono and wooden clogs, keeps saying she's Kozuki Oden, and always ends up giving her father a look of disgust and loathing.
Isn't she Kaido's daughter?
So, it's not like being a daughter means looking at your dad like that?
As she thought about it, Komurasaki filled Yamato's wine glass, then picked up a small wine cup, covered her mouth with one hand behind her sleeve, and took small sips with the other.
Just as Komurasaki was drinking, Yamato eagerly gulped down another mouthful of wine, then grinned.
"Haha, let's not think about those things anymore, let's cherish the fine wine and beautiful woman in front of us!"
Come, courtesan, as the top courtesan, your dancing skills must be top-notch.
Please perform a graceful dance for me, so that I, a samurai, may enjoy myself to the fullest!
You dance, and I'll play the Five-Colored Strings for you; only music and beauty are worth cherishing!
A beautiful day and a lovely view, just like... just like...?
Damn it, why is it that the people of our Kozuki Family just don't have the same talent as the Shimotsuki Family?
Those bastards from the Shimotsuki Family, even when they're fighting, keep spouting verses and poems!
But it's alright, what can I do? I am Kozuki Oden, hahaha!!!
Amidst the laughter, Yamato stretched out his legs.
Stretching her toes, she wiggled her toes while playing the Five-Colored Strings, her breath reeking of alcohol.
Komurasaki smiled, stood up, and began to dance gracefully to the music.
Wearing wooden clogs, Komurasaki moved her feet lightly and quickly. With each light step, she swayed her waist, waved her hands, and her every smile and glance was radiant.
But in the very next instant, as Komurasaki faced the window during her dance...
The allure in Komurasaki's eyes vanished instantly!
She stared blankly at the horizon outside the window, even stopping her dancing involuntarily!
Not far away, Yamato, who was playing the Five-Colored Strings instrument, was slightly taken aback.
"Hey, courtesan, what are you looking at?"
Is today's sunshine more intoxicating than my music?
As soon as he finished speaking, Yamato put down the Five-Colored Strings in a sullen mood. The beauty's rudeness had made him lose the will to play.
And Komurasaki...
Watching Yamato resume his somber drinking, she blankly reached out her hand and called out softly.
"Lord Yamato... Yamato, look out the window!!!"
" By Amaterasu, the Wano Country from the sun in the distant horizon!!!"
Meanwhile, on Onigashima).
Kaido was gripped by a strange sense of panic.
For some reason, after discussing the situation in the New World with King, Kaido felt that something was amiss.
It's not that there's anything wrong with what he said, but rather, his instincts, honed by countless trials and tribulations, told him that something was about to go wrong!
As Four Emperors- level powerhouse with exceptional Observation Haki, Kaido might not possess any useless abilities to predict the future.
His Observation Haki had long since transcended the realm of observation, possessing certain instincts known as sensing!
This feeling of unease made Kaido frown in displeasure; he hadn't felt this way in far too long!
Since Oden's death, and Whitebeard's gradual aging...
He always felt that there was no one left on the sea who could kill him.
Since then, he has never felt this kind of panic again.
It wasn't so much panic as it was fear.
Kaido gritted his teeth and pondered, wondering what damned thing his Observation Haki and instincts were afraid of at a time like this?!
At that very moment, Kaido inexplicably glanced at Kaido, whose brows were furrowed.
Suddenly someone burst into his main hall.
"Kaido!!!"
The newcomer called out Kaido's name repeatedly, and before King could reprimand him for his panic, the newcomer continued speaking.
"Something terrible has happened! A gigantic bird-shaped ship has fallen out of nowhere from the clouds, which are more than 10,000 meters above the ground, and is now crashing down on Wano Country!"
Based on the landing point, the ship will land precisely near the Flower Capital of Wano Country in about two minutes!
If... if I'm not mistaken, this ship is... the one we've been tracking and investigating recently, but ultimately it took to the skies and disappeared without a trace...
Dark Bird Ship!!!
At this point, the pirate who brought the news clenched his fists, feeling both worried and excited.
"In short, Kaido!"
That Celestial Dragon caused so much trouble has actually brought his ship right onto our territory!!!
"What?!!"
Suddenly, Kaido raised his enormous head and looked up at the dome of his palace.
He took a deep breath, then exhaled, and the intense wind pressure blasted a crack in the dome large enough for observation!
In the sunlight filtering through the crack, Kaido saw the Dark Bird Ship rapidly descending, or rather, rushing forward in the distance!
Even at this moment, his gaze pierced through space, fixed on Gawain at the bow of the Dark Bird Ship!
In that instant, Kaido finally understood why his instincts were constantly issuing warnings!
Because Gawain deceived every pirate in the New World!
While all the pirates in the New World, including the Four Emperors including Kaido, were making unfounded guesses and speculations about Gawain's whereabouts.
Gawain actually abandoned all routes and advanced directly from the sky, bringing his ship and all his crew, God's Soldiers!
In an instant, Kaido's hair began to dance wildly, and his aura surged forth.
Beside him, King paused for a moment before quickly speaking to Kaido.
"My lord, it seems that the Celestial Dragon has no intention of following our plan!"
I immediately gathered all combat personnel and prepared to fight the Dark Bird Ship on home soil!
Besides that, there's Kaido, the eldest brother!
Should we... should we call Charlotte Linlin?
"Call up?!!"
Upon hearing King's words, Kaido fiercely picked up the Hassaikai and walked step by step toward the crack in the dome.
Just as he reached the bottom of the dome, Kaido paused for a moment, then continued speaking to King without turning his head.
"Hmph, I'd love to see Charlotte Linlin make a fool of herself!"
I made the call, but I was the one waiting for that bastard to come and ask me for help!
And now, ugh!
Jin, keep the Den Den Mushi that you use to contact Charlotte Linlin with you at all times. If the entire crew of the Dark Bird Ship arrives, we'll have to make that call sooner or later!
But before I make that embarrassing request for help, I at least need to have a proper run-in with those bastards!
They're trying to beat me up by ignoring Linlin because they think I 'Linlin softer and easier for them to manipulate!
At this point, Kaido raised the Hassaikai and swung it fiercely.
A moment later, boom!!!
The palace that was blocking Kaido's view was instantly torn apart by the air currents created by the Hassaikai.
Amidst the soaring debris, Kaido glanced at the ever-growing Dark Bird Ship and gave a cold smile.
He laughed as he spoke to Jin without turning his head.
"Jin, you decide when to call for reinforcements. After I've had some fun with those bastards, let that lucky Linlin come to our aid!"
This time, it looks like I'm going to be laughed at by that damn woman!
I'm really annoyed.
I'm extremely annoyed!!!
Boom!!!
The next instant, the spot where Kaido just stood trembled violently.
Immediately afterward, Kaido's figure vanished.
Kara Kara!!!
The floor of the main hall rippled violently like flowing water, the floorboards were instantly lifted off the ground, and then pressed back down by the wind from Jin's flapping wings.
Watching Kaido soar into the sky, King rubbed the Den Den Mushi in his arms and let out a long sigh.
"This time, it seems like things are really getting complicated."
"Should I decide when to ask for help?"
After chanting, Jin's body slowly transformed, growing larger and larger until it became a burning pterosaur.
After he had fully transformed, he flapped his wings twice and soared into the sky.
But after taking off, he couldn't help but look down at the ground, where Queen had already transformed.
However, even though he could see the locations of the All-Stars and the Flying Six, he couldn't help but feel...
If we're talking about when is the right time to ask for help...
It should be now, right?
On the Dark Bird Ship, Gawain stood at the bow, letting the entire ship pierce the clouds at an angle and crash towards the Flower Capital!
With the wind howling, Gawain let his hair dance wildly as he raised his right hand high.
"No one could have predicted our actions, gentlemen!"
"Neither Whitebeard, who parted ways with us not long ago, nor any pirate in the New World could have predicted that we would come here!"
Wow!
Gawain suddenly drew Shusui, pointing its black blade at the exquisite Castle Keep of the Flower Capital.
Facing the sunlight, Gawain laughed and roared.
"Right here, right now!"
Let Wano Country witness the power we've gathered over a full year and five months.
What kind of expression do you think Kaido will have at this moment?
Hahahaha!!!
Amidst the laughter, Gawain's words finally fell silent.
In the next instant, Rayleigh strode past Gawain's body and leaped onto the ship's side near the bow.
Even though the Dark Bird Ship was descending, Rayleigh seemed to be standing on flat ground, firmly anchored near the ship's side.
He gripped the long sword at his waist and continued Gawain's words, shouting at all the people who were poised to attack.
"Everyone heard what the captain said, right?"
Look at the Shusui in the captain's hand! Holding that National Treasure of Wano Country so tightly, the captain is the most fitting ruler of Wano Country, hahaha!!!
Amidst the loud laughter, Rayleigh snatched the wine jug from the gust of wind.
Rayleigh took a big gulp of wine, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and continued to roar.
"Next, let's lift up the captain and help him conquer the mysterious Wano Country!"
Zephyr, you will lead the Sixth Division to stay behind on the Dark Bird Ship and prevent the enemy from attacking and ambushing our ship while we are wreaking havoc!
Ichisho, you and Gion are naturally the main force in this battle. Have a good fight against the immortal dragon that is entrenched in Wano Country!
Crocodile, you used your Devil Fruit power to seal off the entire Wano Country region, preventing anyone from entering or leaving at will!
Bartholomew Kuma, Doflamingo, Moria, the three of you will each face All-Stars of Kaido's top lieutenants. I will cover for you and strive for a swift victory!
Hancock, you follow the captain and charge straight into the Flower Capital Castle Keep. While we are resisting Kaido, together with the captain, you will tear apart the current Shogun's shogunate in Wano Country!
Crocus, Kureha, Chopper, you each lead your medical teams, under Jinbe's protection, and do your utmost to support and save every wounded soldier!
Luo, your abilities are better suited for moving the wounded, so you should cover Crocus and the others!
Shiryu, while we fight Kaido, you must lead your subordinates to suppress the forces in various regions of Wano Country, and prevent those within Wano Country from joining forces with Kaido to fight against us!
Whether someone stands up against Kaido or someone stands up against us, you must suppress them as quickly as possible!
Do not allow anyone other than ourselves to participate in this war against Kaido!
In addition, Iron Eagle Swordsmen, step forward!
"I am here!!!"
At that moment, a blazing flame ignited on Ace's shoulder; he could no longer control his burning heart!
Looking at Ace, who was surrounded by raging flames, Rayleigh smiled slightly, then raised his fist fiercely.
"Ace, although you only managed to fight Blackbeard, one of Whitebeard's subordinates, to a draw before."
You have already failed to bring enough honor to the Dark Bird Ship. This time, do not disappoint me again!
Bring your team members, bring along those eager young people behind you, and freely seek opportunities on the battlefield, as well as suitable enemies for you!
Go forth and fight with confidence, for the captain's thunder is upon you!!!
At this point, Rayleigh opened his arms, laughed, and turned around.
In his eyes, a figure burst forth from the palace on Onigashima, perched high in the clouds, carrying immense power and the Conqueror's Haki!
The moment Rayleigh saw that figure, he let out a satisfied roar.
"Haha, Kaido can't wait to launch his attack on us!!!"
Let them see what the power to usher in a new era truly is!!!
The instant Rayleigh finished speaking, Gawain, carrying Shusui, strode to the figurehead of the Dark Bird Ship.
Facing the dark figure rushing towards him at breakneck speed, Gawain gripped the knife handles tightly with both hands, as if wringing out a towel.
Boom!!!
His pupils contracted slightly, and an immense surge of Conqueror's Haki erupted into the sky!
Then, it swept unstoppably towards Kaido!