"So you're treating us like we don't exist, huh??"
Everyone's faces darkened, looking extremely unpleasant.
Sukiyaki's heart leaped into his throat, and he was unbearably nervous. "That bastard Oden... He wouldn't really agree, would he?!"
"Even though they've severed their father-son relationship, with so many people watching, he can't possibly..."
But things did not go as he wished.
Oden's chest heaved violently. Panting heavily, he said, "Hey—you guys, if you can really win the duel, I'll join you!"
By joining them, he would be able to challenge Ares and Kaido more often, and even come into contact with more powerful fighters from overseas, improving his own strength.
"Worororo—" Kaido grinned. "Don't worry. We won't lose. We'll show you our strength. As for this insignificant Land of Wano, whoever covets it, I'll smash them with my fists!!"
"Lord Oden!"
"Lord Oden!"
Kin'emon, Raizo, Izo, and Kikunojo all rushed to Oden's side and helped him up.
Kaido swaggered toward Sukiyaki and said, "We won the first round. Are you ready for your next defeat?!"
"Don't get cocky! You've only won one round. It's not over yet!" Sukiyaki retorted, his face dark.
He turned his gaze toward Shimotsuki Yasuiie. Shimotsuki Yasuiie answered with a resolute look, then stepped onto the dueling grounds.
Seeing Kozuki Oden being supported by Kin'emon and Raizo, he was furious. Keeping his face stern, he cursed inwardly, "That bastard Oden really doesn't understand my feelings as his father at all..."
"How did I end up with such a rebellious son?!"
Although his anger was boiling and he desperately wanted to teach Oden a lesson, in a situation like this—
he could only force down his fury and maintain the dignity and face of Wano's shogun.
Everyone beside Ares began cheering as if welcoming a victorious general home.
Slada laughed.