"Boss."
"Great Emperor!"
As Kaido transformed into a blue dragon and vanished into the sky, Chaos landed somewhat unsteadily on a mountaintop. The spiraling steam rising from his body faded, and his Golden Armor was battered and cracked.
His golden hair, eyes, and brows began returning to normal. His face turned pale, and blood clung to the corner of his mouth.
More than a hundred thousand people filled the area like a dark sea. Their shout of "Great Emperor!" drowned out the thunder and lightning overhead. The overwhelming presence and sheer spectacle were truly beyond compare.
Chaos's lips curled into a smile. He was really enjoying this grand spectacle.
With one hand behind his back, he looked like an emperor inspecting a million-strong army. His blood was surging!
Now this was what it meant to be a man with face.
Mighty and imposing!
Swallowing mountains and rivers!
Ruling over all under heaven!
In a word: exhilarating!
Stussy, standing beside him, couldn't help rolling her eyes.
She knew this silly man was trying to hold it in, but the corners of his mouth gave him away.
His vanity must be swelling by the second!
"Boss, should we tell the others to come back?"
Stussy's ample chest rose as she let out a breath and turned to Chaos. Her cool, clear eyes were filled with seriousness.
"No need. Those guys will come back once they've had their fill."
"We're calling it a day."
Chaos stretched. His body and mind were both worn out.
After all, Kuma had already bounced his damage once, and Roger had beaten him up badly. Chaos needed time to talk himself through it. He also wanted to see if he could find a way to get stronger in the short term.
Aside from Future Prediction, there ought to