The Beasts' Plan

"You damned Garp, I'll kill you!" Kaido's furious roar echoed from the massive palace of the Babarossa Kingdom in the New World.

On Kaido's body are several shallow fist marks, which are the marks left by Garp.

In the great battle between Kaido and Garp Zephyr, Kaido was beaten by Garp and his Garp for two whole days, facing two equally powerful opponents and an even more threatening Garp the Hero.

At the last moment, Garp unleashed his true power, his powerful iron fist breaking through Kaido's almost invincible defense, leaving several fist marks on Kaido's body.

Its powerful Armament Haki was Kaido struggled to withstand.

Even with Kaido's regenerative abilities, it would take him several days to recover from those fist marks.

However, after resting, Kaido has recovered almost completely. In the great battle, with his monstrous physique and regenerative abilities, Kaido did not suffer serious injuries; the main problem was the depletion of his stamina.

Beside him, his daughter Yamato was mocking him, which made Kaido very angry.

At the same time, he was also somewhat worried. Garp was still very strong and was at his peak, even stronger than he was more than ten years ago.

He knew he was no match for Garp; Garp possessed the true strength to defeat him. However, the gap between Garp wasn't that significant.

Kaido believes he could fight either Zephyr or Garp for ten days and ten nights without any problem, and he is confident he can defeat Zephyr in even longer.

However, when facing two powerful opponents, he would be hit with powerful punches as soon as he was slightly restrained. The fact that he could withstand the attacks of Admiral -level admiral-level martial arts masters for two days and two nights is enough to demonstrate Kaido's terrifying strength.

Even if Garp and Sengoku teamed up, it would take them three days and three nights to defeat Golden Lion Shiki. Golden Lion is also more skilled in aerial combat and has more troublesome abilities.

Although Kaido lost this battle, he was still honorable in defeat.

It's important to know that in the previous era, when the Navy was most active in the New World and was the dominant force at sea, Zephyr, Sengoku, and Garp, as the Navy's top combatants, faced off against three legendary pirates: Golden Lion Shiki, Whitebeard Newgate the Newgate, and Pirate King Roger.

Zephyr's strength is slightly lacking because after experiencing that tragedy at the age of forty-two, he resigned from his position as Marine Admiral and devoted himself to educating the future of the Marines. Since then, Zephyr's strength has not improved.

However, although Zephyr's lifespan is now shorter, his strength is still at its peak. The reduced lifespan simply means that Zephyr will enter the decline phase more quickly.

Furthermore, Kaido wasn't just passively taking hits; he wasn't fighting by trading blows. His endless basic attacks with Thunder Bagua left even Zephyr and Garp, who didn't have his monstrous physique and regenerative abilities, with considerable damage.

Kaido is not stupid. This battle is also a test of the world's top combat power, including Whitebeard and Golden Lion, who are at their peak, and Garp, who is on the same level as them.

This is preparation for challenging Golden Lion and Whitebeard, and for firmly establishing himself as the Emperor.

Furthermore, his confidence in his own strength and his Immortal Body meant that even if the Navy captured him, they couldn't kill him. His immense power meant that Seastone could no longer restrain him; he could even break chains and handcuffs made of Seastone.

"Captain, let's not go looking for trouble with the Navy for now. Fighting for the Sea Emperor is the priority. Let's first decide which dominant pirate crew we want to defeat and start a war with them." King advised Kaido. He didn't want to face Garp and Zephyr again. Zephyr and Garp were incredibly powerful during the battle. If Garp and Zephyr hadn't deliberately not interfered, he didn't know if he could have brought Kaido back.

They probably knew that capturing Kaido would be pointless and would only cause unnecessary losses, so it was better to just let Kaido go than to go through all that trouble.

Moreover, they had already achieved their goal; if Kaido hadn't insisted on continuing the fight, the battle would have ended long ago.

Over the years, Kaido's strength has become sufficient, but he has been continuously developing the strength of his pirate crew, since a pirate crew cannot rely solely on the strength of its captain.

Furthermore, the battle for supremacy is not only a contest between two dominant pirate crews, but also a battle of their overall strength. If a pirate crew is not strong enough, it will not be able to occupy a large territory, and even if it does, it will not be able to hold onto it and will have to give it away to others.

"First and foremost, Trickster."

"Well, let's continue. Tell me who we should defeat next?" Hearing King's words, Kaido calmed down, sat back down on his massive throne, his spiked club leaning against one side, one hand resting on the armrest, supporting his chin.

"There are many people we can choose from, but it would be best to choose a dominant pirate crew that is close to our territory." The young Krell looked at the information in his hand and analyzed, "The first one is Akane Rexter, the Trickster of the Weird Pirates. He is not strong among the many dominant crews, and he has never had any intention of expanding further. He seems to have no interest in the throne. He is the closest to us, but the governor probably won't fight him."

"That guy is so boring." A hint of apprehension flashed in Kaido's eyes. He was wary of the Mind-Mind Fruit's power because he had dealt with Akane Rexter before, so he knew how terrifying the Mind-Mind Fruit's power was.

There was once a pirate crew whose captain had a bounty of 600 million Beli. They wanted to challenge Trickster, but in the end, without even knowing how the Trickster did it, the pirate crew was wiped out, destroyed by infighting.

Or rather, the captain killed all his crew members and then committed suicide.

Trickster possess a terrifying power to suppress the weak, those weaker than themselves, easily controlling their minds. Kaido isn't afraid to fight Trickster; what he fears is that his hard-earned crew will suffer heavy losses when facing Trickster.

Moreover, although the Weird Pirates have expanded in recent years, it hasn't been as aggressive as other overlords.

The Trickster probably doesn't have such a strong desire for the throne, and he has kept a low profile all these years, unlike Kaido who challenges strong people everywhere. Even when he has conflicts with other pirate crews or Great Pirate over territory, he rarely takes action.

Considering all these factors, Kaido didn't want to challenge the Trickster. More importantly, fighting Trickster was pointless.

Although the Trickster is weaker than him, the strange power of the Mind-Mind Fruit allows the Trickster to remain undefeated unless Big Mom intervenes.

Kaido's meaning was clear: he refused without a doubt, which was exactly what Krell had expected.

"The second one is Demon Caesar, captain of the Demon Pirates. Like the captain, he is Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit User, possessing great strength and posing a significant threat. He also has many powerful subordinates, but they are still no match for our Beasts Pirates. In a war, we would have a very high chance of winning."

"Anything else?" Kaido wanted to hear Krell finish speaking in one go.

"Finally, there's the old-school overlord, the Silver Axe Pirates, who were defeated once by the Whitebeard Pirates, who had become the Sea Emperor. Although they were defeated and weakened, and part of their territory was annexed by the Whitebeard Pirates, they are still the overlords of the sea, with considerable weight and a strong foundation." Krell said, taking out a map and pointing to the territories of the Beasts Pirates and the Silver Axe Pirates, which were not far apart, with some islands in between that were occupied by other forces.

"I'm leaning towards the Silver Axe Pirates. Our development is almost complete now, and we can further expand our power and territory. The Silver Axe Pirates' territory is also very valuable and can yield high profits." Krell drew another circle on the map, including the part of the map he mentioned. Within this circle were dozens of islands, each with a name.

"Furthermore, Silver Axe is getting old. The last defeat has prevented him from fully gaining the respect of his men, and some of them are already harboring other ambitions. 'Warhammer' Omon, a senior member of the Silver Axe Pirates, has secretly contacted us, expressing his desire to join the Beasts Pirates. He's not alone; it includes several Silver Axe Pirates executives led by 'Warhammer' Omon, as well as their subordinates. However, they can't simply leave; they need a legitimate reason. If necessary, he will even help us, making the takeover of those territories very easy."

Upon hearing this, Kaido's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but gasp. The others did the same, their hearts pounding with excitement.

"Warhammer" Omon is a powerful officer in the Silver Axe Pirates. He is strong, has a bounty of 870 million Beli, is 32 years old, and is young and has great potential.

Furthermore, he is also Ancient Species Ankylosaurus Devil Fruit User, which is obviously very much to Kaido's liking. Omon has already looked down on the aging Silver Axe. What qualifications does an old guy who cannot become an emperor and is about to be eliminated by the times have to be loyal to him? Therefore, he needs to find the next powerful captain, Kaido has obviously caught Omon's eye.

Omon had long coveted Kaido, especially after Kaido's rise to power, where he was highly likely to become the new Sea Emperor. Therefore, he planned to help Kaido by combining the two. Omon not only found a suitable new ally, but the Beasts Pirates also gained a powerful new officer, and the Silver Axe Pirates gained a portion of their strength, greatly enhancing the Beasts Pirates' power and foundation.

But Krell hadn't finished speaking.

"Furthermore, we've received intelligence that the Big Mom Pirates seem to have their eyes on the Ochoku Pirates as well. If these two veteran overlords are defeated again, they might not even be able to maintain their positions as overlords. They could become stepping stones for other overlords, their prestige would plummet, and they wouldn't be able to hold out for long. Their territories would also become targets for other Great Pirate, drawing their attention. During this time, we can rapidly expand our power and digest the newly acquired islands."

Krell had everything planned out, then looked at Kaido and said, "I heard that the Governor and Big Mom used to be on the same ship. If possible, make contact and try to act together. That would be more impactful, and we could target a larger area. The longer this chaos lasts and the fiercer the struggle, the more advantageous it will be for us."

Upon hearing Big Mom's name, Kaido frowned and glanced furtively at his daughter Yamato, who was sitting to the side.

Judging from this, Kaido clearly doesn't want to have any contact with Big Mom. Although they had some connection in the past, they haven't seen each other for a long time.

"Ah, that woman?" Kaido pondered. For his own benefit, for the growth of the Beasts Pirates, Kaido quickly made up his mind. He turned to King beside him, "King, deliver this Den Den Mushi to Big Mom. I need to have a good talk with her."

"Yes." Jin nodded. This mission was very important, as it concerned the future development of the Beasts Pirates and their ascension to the throne. He immediately agreed.

"Should we challenge Whitebeard and Golden Lion now?" Kaido asked, already impatient, having just finished a major battle and eager for another.

"No need. Those monsters are even more destructive than the Marine Garp the Hero. I must say, Governor, you're still a bit weaker than them. You should focus on improving your strength during this time. Even if you gain their approval and prematurely establish your status as an emperor, it might only arouse the suspicion of other Great Pirate, causing them to unite against us and delay our ascension to emperorhood and the development of our power. That would be a losing proposition, so it's better to postpone it."

Krell saw it clearly, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. He didn't give Kaido face. Even though Kaido was a level below Garp, with his physique, he could more easily deal with a physical master like Garp and last longer.

However, compared to Whitebeard and Golden Lion, neither of them are easy to deal with. Kaido comes to challenge them, they will definitely go all out. Knowing that Kaido is coming to gain fame from them, and given their personalities, how could they possibly show any mercy?

With Golden Lion's swordsmanship, the immense power of the Float-Float Fruit (allowing him to control even the air and seawater), and his full-force attack, he might just embarrass Kaido without giving him Kaido face.

Whitebeard was a monster; he had developed the Tremor-Tremor Fruit to its limit, and could unleash devastating power with a mere wave of his hand, unlike Future, who, due to his physical condition, could not use excessively powerful tremors.

Although Kaido is said to be Immortal Body, he is not truly immortal. Compared to Whitebeard, Golden Lion, and even Garp, who all fought with all their might, Kaido would have been capable of killing him, though it would have been extremely difficult.

Besides, Kaido isn't stupid. He doesn't really want to die. Faced with a threat to his life, why wouldn't he run away? If he wanted to leave, he could just jump into the sea, and no one could stop him.

Kaido was well aware of this. Even Garp had only fought him seriously and had not entered his strongest, most insane "Demon" state.

Compared to these legendary predecessors, he is qualified to be ranked alongside them, but he still has a long way to go to truly reach their level.

"Then let's leave it at that." Kaido. Right now, the development of the Beasts Pirates' power is the most important thing. Challenging Whitebeard and Golden Lion should be left until last. That battle will definitely be the focus of attention, and his strength must be further enhanced.

He hasn't reached his limit yet.