"What???"
At that moment, Kaido's expression was as colorful as if he had been hit in the face with a bucket of bright paint!
It was just a simple pair of eyes and a nose, but now even its Kakuzu seemed to be shimmering with rainbow light!
He stared wide-eyed in disbelief, then roared and grabbed Gawain's arm.
Well, his hands were so big that he was pulling Gawain along with two fingers.
What did you just say?!
After asking incredulously, Kaido and pressed for another question.
Are you sure you just said... that you want me to become your father-in-law???
That's fucking hilarious, hahaha, that's fucking hilarious!!!
In the end, am I really going to have to rely on that foolish... daughter who betrayed her own father to eke out a living?!
At this point, Kaido's expression gradually turned serious, and he shook his head with difficulty, as if trying to convince himself.
Kaido released Gawain and struggled to sit up. He placed his hands on his lap and shook his head as he spoke.
"What the hell? I never expected to hear such good news after failing!"
But... hehe!!!
Suddenly, Kaido sneered, and with a cold smile, he extended his index finger to Gawain and gently wiggled it twice!
While wagging his finger, Uncle Kaido grinned with a magnanimous expression.
"Do you think I'm the kind of person who would willingly live a life of ignominy, Gawain!"
No matter how you defeat me, it only proves that I am not strong enough, and also proves that I am not destined for greatness!
I myself have done things where the many bullied the few; there's nothing shameful about it. You don't need to feel uneasy about what has happened in the past few days.
Most importantly, no matter how you become the winner, you shouldn't, and have no need to, pity me, the loser!
He laughed heartily, patted Gawain on the shoulder, and then continued in a grand manner.
"Damn it, I was originally planning to stay silent until I died, because I thought you and I wouldn't have anything in common."
But I'll just consider myself defeated by your naiveté, haha!
Your innocence is truly amusing to this old man!
Listen to my advice, Gawain. No matter where you stand, you bastard, never forgive an enemy you've already decided to fight to the death!
You really think you married my stupid and seriously ill daughter?
You thought that by becoming my son-in-law in this way, you could also make me your father-in-law.
Do you think that by doing this, I will become like your subordinates, both grateful to you and serving you as their master, like dogs waiting to be fed, obeying your commands while waiting and fighting for the bones you throw at me?
Haha, how could I be that kind of person? I would never wag my tail for anyone!
So, give up, you bastard!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Kaido grinned and then clapped his hands enthusiastically.
"Interesting, really interesting. These past few days have been the most exciting days of my life."
Although I was defeated, I met an interesting person.
Although your tricks are useless against me.
However, he can so easily decide to marry the foolish daughter of his mortal enemy, yet in the blink of an eye he can throw aside the lives of tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, of soldiers who died in battle among us!
With your abilities, you already possess the qualifications to dominate the entire ocean. My death at your hands may only leave me with an even more illustrious name in history!
What was I originally? Nothing more than a temporary pirate Four Emperors!
Anyone who cannot become the Pirate King, no matter how glorious their past, will gradually be forgotten by the world, just like Shiki and Iron Fist!
But I, ha ha, if you win everything, then my name can be passed down with yours for ten thousand years!
That's precisely why I don't mind talking to you a bit more!
At this point, Kaido's expression became even more serious. He clapped his hands again and then laughed.
"If you're willing to listen, then give me a few bottles of wine, and let's have one last drink together."
As for your idea of keeping this old man alive, try to swallow it down like food and drink!
You might not mind becoming my son-in-law, but I would mind becoming your father-in-law!
Throughout my life, I, Kaido, have always been the center of attention. I don't want to be forgotten by others on my deathbed, and instead be called Gawain's father-in-law!
That was an absolute disgrace to me, an absolute disgrace!!!
After saying that, Kaido sat there casually, looking at Gawain with a meaningful smile.
Clearly, he was waiting there for Gawain's wine!
Seeing Kaido's expression, Gawain frowned and nodded, then transformed into lightning and flashed for a moment.
The next instant, he handed the large wine jug he had just retrieved to Kaido.
"On my ship, Kuma is the only one who is physically strong, but he doesn't like to drink."
So, there isn't a wine flask that's particularly suitable for you, you'll have to make do with what you have."
"It doesn't matter."
Kaido shook his head dismissively, then took the drink Gawain offered and took a large, satisfying gulp.
Kaido raised his hand to wipe his mouth, revealing his teeth, and sneered.
"Now that we're friends who can sit and drink together, I might as well ask you a few more questions."
Damn it, you bastard, did you really defeat Garp?
Has Garp gotten weaker over the years?
"If it were just you on your own, I could easily crush you on the beach and make you beg for mercy in less than a day!"
"Ha ha."
Facing Kaido's question, Gawain showed no sign of embarrassment. He simply waved his hand and responded.
"You're right. If I could defeat Garp on my own, the Navy would have been wiped out by you monsters among the pirates long ago."
When I fought Garp was already carrying injuries that were even more severe than the ones you sustained when Mihawk cut you.
In addition, the old man himself threw the game a lot, which is why I barely managed to get a Pyrrhic victory.
But like you said, winning is enough. I don't care how I won; I just need that result for publicity.
After saying that, Gawain raised the wine jug and took a swig. He and Kaido didn't need to toast each other; they could each drink their own.
While Gawain was drinking, Kaido nodded and continued to ask.
"Very good, just as I guessed, Garp is indeed not old yet. It's a pity I won't have the chance to have another good fight with him."
Besides that, there's another problem...
Is your true ideal far beyond the imagination of this old man and the whole world?
Are you... planning to overthrow the World Government and use your Celestial Dragon identity to destroy the Celestial Dragon?
The moment he finished speaking, Kaido grinned and then waved his hand lightly.
"Shut up, Gawain. You don't need to answer my question, because I'm absolutely certain that even in my own base, there are those bastards from the Five Elders, or maybe that dead bird from the World Economic Journal!"
Anyway, hehe...
Whether it's Whitebeard or Red-Haired Shanks, these guys who care more about the big picture all remained quite friendly towards you after meeting you.
So, even without you saying it, I already know your answer!
After saying that, Kaido grinned and then downed a large jug of sake that was over two meters tall in one gulp.
After finishing his drink, he put down the wine jug with a thud and then leaned against it to rest.
Seeing Kaido carefree demeanor, Gawain smiled slightly, a hint of admiration in his eyes.
Such a guy truly deserves the title of Mingwang (a powerful deity), and his existence and attitude towards life are worthy of the gods he reveres in his techniques.
As he sighed, Gawain nodded.
"As you expected, Kaido."
The ideals and plans I often use to persuade others are indeed not very friendly to the World Government as a whole.
In the future, perhaps not all the Celestial Dragon will disappear.
Unfortunately, the World Government is indeed not within my territory.
After saying that, Gawain sat down on the ground and crossed his legs.
He took a sip of wine, then waved the empty wine jug at Kaido.
"I understand what you mean, Kaido. Someone like you would never choose to live a life of ignominy by marrying off his daughter."
More importantly, someone like you probably can't stand having a prefix added to your name...
Although you didn't say it, I can understand.
How could a life that once soared in the sky be willing to submit to the foot of a mountain?
At this point, Gawain chuckled and shook his head.
"Putting myself in their shoes, how could I possibly be content to be someone who has to obey orders at a time like this?"
So sometimes I wonder, how exactly do they manage to do that?
"Huh? Them? Who are they?"
Beside him, Kaido keenly heard Gawain's key words and then frowned as he pressed for an answer.
When Kaido pressed him for an answer, Gawain casually replied with a single sentence.
"Nobody here, just a few interesting old people. It's none of your business."
In short, I understand your choice, and I'm willing to give you the opportunity to choose.
I will no longer demand that you live and obey my orders. You will die on the Execution Platform as you wish, as one of the Four Emperors Kaido.
And also, I will grant your final request and hold a live broadcast of your execution, broadcast to the entire world as comprehensively as possible!
"That's great! Haha, I can die in front of the whole world!"
I was born extraordinary, and my death was destined to be extraordinary as well. Although I served under others at times, I ultimately died as a king!
Only this version of me is the real Kaido, hahahahaha!!!
Upon hearing Gawain's words, Kaido; it wasn't a joke, he was genuinely happy.
Although he truly cared about his daughter, even after being betrayed by her, he couldn't help but want her to have a better life.
But Kaido knew that his daughter was not good enough for someone like Gawain!
Even if he climbed into Gawain's bed because of his own reasons, that idiot would eventually clash with Gawain because of his belief that he was Oden.
She simply lacks the ability to manage a man and a family, and she doesn't even have a father figure to support her...
In short, after a brief moment of thought, Kaido raised his hand and patted Gawain on the back.
"That's enough. It's enough that I can die as if my dream has come true. That's what I'm truly grateful for."
As for you, Gawain!
As the one who defeated me, you absolutely cannot afford to fail so easily, do you hear me?!
The reason I told you so much before was largely because of this: if even the person who defeated me couldn't make it to the end, wouldn't I seem too weak?!
"Haha, of course!"
Gawain simply nodded to Kaido.
"Having come this far, there's no turning back for me. Do you think I'd be willing to give up in the future, closer to the finish line?"
Of course not!
Kaido nodded firmly, then waved his hand and continued speaking to Gawain.
"Alright, that's enough for now. You still have things to do with Onigashima and Wano Country!"
Since I'm not causing you any trouble, spare my men. Without me, with their strength and intelligence, they wouldn't be able to stir up any trouble.
Let's go, let's go quickly, let this old man rest here for a little while longer.
Whether you agree to my final request or not, I don't want to hear the answer anymore. If you agree, I'll feel indebted to you.
If you don't agree, then won't my already fulfilling life be filled with even more guilt and resentment? Haha!!!
Amidst loud laughter, Kaido continued to drive Gawain away.
Seeing this, Gawain nodded, then turned to leave.
However, before leaving, Gawain still felt a little uneasy.
It's obvious that Kaido will never submit to her, and Big Mom is no different; neither of them is likely to Kaido.
So, am I truly destined to be forever barred from the talents of the Demon Body and the Iron Balloon— talents that practically grant the highest rank even with my eyes closed?
As he pondered this, Gawain stopped in his tracks, then turned around, intending to say something to Kaido one last time.
Seeing Gawain turn around, Kaido fell silent in dissatisfaction. Fortunately, Gawain did not utter any more insulting words of surrender.
Gawain said softly.
"Oh, right, Kaido."
Although you don't intend to live under the Yamato name, actually...
I really like girls with white hair.
Although she's not very bright, she has big breasts, and big-breasted girls are often considered less intelligent—this is something men should understand.
So..."
Meeting Kaido's increasingly angry gaze, Gawain continued, amused.
"So, please forgive me, I have decided to give your daughter the position of wife. I already have many women around me, so one more or one less won't make a difference."
So remember, from the moment I made that promise, you became my father-in-law, and even more so, the father-in-law of my future country!
Even if you die content on the Execution Platform as a king, I will posthumously confer upon you an official position that stands beneath my throne, and give you a title worthy of your status.
For example, the King of Light!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain looked intently at Kaido immediately revealed a resentful expression.
But before he could say anything in protest, Gawain continued.
"You wouldn't be unwilling to accept even this, would you? It's just a meaningless posthumous title."
Most importantly, I feel that no one but myself is worthy of Yamato, and no one will learn to respect Yamato's extremely eccentric personality.
As a father, you should ultimately leave something for your daughter, whether it's a memory or a final act of devotion.
After all, although she doesn't understand now, as she matures, she might miss you, and might even live with guilt.
Do you really want her to live like that?
After saying that, Gawain silently looked at Kaido.
And Kaido...
He remained silent for a long time, then gave a cold laugh.
"I really don't know what you're thinking, kid!"
The way you're acting right now seems like you're having a really bad time, wanting to see me bow down to you!
Damn it, you really have all the qualities of a king, even the king's capriciousness and wicked sense of humor!
If simply bowing my head could Yamato that idiot Yamato's future, what harm would there be in calling him "you"?
At this point, Kaido chuckled and then gave a comical bow.
"As your protector king, I, Kaido, am willing to address you as Your Majesty."
Are you happy now, Your Majesty?
So, haha, get out of here, Your Majesty!
Because I'm in a hurry to die!!!