Just as Kaido's Conqueror's Haki pressure was about to materialize, Caesar seized the opportunity.
Caesar, who had been caught by his own shadow, suddenly dissipated into gas with a "poof" instead of struggling desperately and futilely!
Even when Elementalization, one can still be touched by their own shadow, but...
After Caesar dispersed, his shadow became much fainter, which is a natural phenomenon. Consequently, the Shadow Power that "Shadow Binding" or "Awakening Prison-Prison Devil Fruit ability" could utilize was greatly reduced, and he broke free instantly, immediately drifting away as if seeking Kaido's protection.
However, immediately afterward came a dragon's roar that sounded somewhat painful.
Caesar froze in shock—if Kaido lost outside, would he still be safe to go out?
Fortunately, what followed wasn't Kaido's scream, but an angry shout, "I never thought you, Hawk Eyes, would also become a dog of the World Government!"
Sig finally understood; the other Conqueror's Haki that followed was the legendary Hawk Eyes's...
Upon hearing the name "Hawk Eyes," Caesar gritted his teeth and hid himself, secretly relieved that the strange ability user hadn't chased after him.
However, Caesar didn't notice was that although he was clearly cowering, his shadow... was now gesturing as if he were thinking, and his coat on the shadow looked like a cloak!
On the deck, Hawk Eyes, gripping his Black Blade Yoru, said to Kaido, who had transformed into his Human-Beast Form, "The World Government? No, it's just that I've suddenly become interested in you."
Of course, Sig didn't believe that at all...
If CP0 could have recruited Mihawk from the start, would they have needed to seek out Moria?
Using the White Tower's abilities and a little imagination, Sig quickly figured out most of it.
It's highly likely that CP0 initially approached Mihawk, but Mihawk completely ignored them— the Shichibukai are never that "obedient," especially when it's a "side job" for CP Organization.
What? Revoke my Shichibukai title? Heh, you can try... Did you give me that Shichibukai out of pity?
CP0 then approached "Mountain Mover" Pawa, only to be betrayed. Therefore, instead of seeking other Shichibukai, they went to contact outside help.
As for why Mihawk is here...
Sig suspected it was because he had encountered Shanks earlier— Sig knew perfectly well that Mihawk and his Captain were having an affair!
Of course, given Shanks' temperament, he definitely wouldn't ask Mihawk for help. However, once Mihawk learns that Shanks is going to Wano Country, he will surely remember the time CP0 contacted him before.
So...
If simply wanting to fight Kaido wasn't enough to persuade Hawk Eyes, then adding the final straw of "helping his friend restrain Kaido" was enough to motivate Mihawk to make this trip.
Then, clashes of Conqueror's Haki appeared one after another on the deck, while the reactions of other living beings gradually decreased...
Sig didn't dare to use his Observation Haki to observe too closely, otherwise Kaido and Mihawk would definitely have sensed it. However, he could guess that the two of them had fought fiercely, causing the surrounding "grunts" to die from various unknown area-of-effect attacks.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps sounded—someone was coming down!
Caesar, in fear, immediately tried to flee, and his reaction proved to be correct, as the person who came down was none other than a CP0 agent dressed in white.
It was clearly Hawk Eyes's sudden appearance that allowed CP0 to spare manpower to capture Caesar!
Although he is Logia Devil Fruit user, Caesar's abilities are not suited for combat, so he quickly fled to the lower cabins.
However, Sig didn't think he could escape, because he could already sense the opponent's Observation Haki locking on him—of course, the opponent hadn't noticed Sig.
At this moment, Sig was clearly hiding in Caesar's shadow...
The Shadow Ascetic's ability to Hide in Shadow alone is not enough to do this, but the Rose Bishop's ability allows Sig to parasitize the flesh and blood of others!
The power of the Vampire Fruit combines the Blood Power with the Shadow Power, serving as a nexus that allows Sig to combine these two powers—this is also why he was able to turn Oz's flesh into his own shadow.
Now Sig has used this opportunity to hide in Caesar's shadow...
Otherwise, Sig really wouldn't have been able to hide inside the bodies of Logia Devil Fruit users, or even some Paramecia users, since their bodies aren't made of flesh and blood when they're displaying their abilities!
No matter how skilled the Rose Bishop is at flesh and blood, it's useless...
On the contrary, hiding in the shadows has a lower barrier to entry and better concealment—it has the dual concealment effect of flesh parasitism and being hidden in the shadows. As long as Sig himself does not use his Observation Haki to peek around, even Kaido will not be able to find him unless he pays special attention.
Caesar was being chased by footsteps and was now cornered...
The reason he wasn't caught was because Caesar could at least float, could squeeze through ventilation holes and pipes, and had a better understanding of the ship's structure!
However, seeing that he had already hidden in the watertight compartment, there was nowhere to escape to hide further down—the watertight compartments were also separate, and this was not the one that Sig had broken through to flood the room when he came in.
Seeing that the CP0 members were still following, Sig hesitated for a moment before making a move.
While it's unlikely that Caesar will fall into the hands of the Celestial Dragons, Sig's real purpose in hiding in his shadow is to delay Kaido. If CP0 takes him away, Kaido will definitely pursue him, and even Bruno won't be able to immediately send Caesar to Mary Geoise. During this time, Sig has a lot of room to maneuver.
On the contrary, if Caesar had stayed on Kaido's ship and hadn't been kidnapped, Sig would have had a real headache—if he had to personally kidnap Caesar to lure Kaido pursuit, the pressure would have been far too great!
However, Sig doesn't even need to intervene...
"Huh?" Sig suddenly noticed that another group of people were rushing up, and... they were coming up from underwater.
Just as the CP0 agents were chasing Caesar to the lowest watertight compartment, a loud "Duang" was heard, followed by a violent tremor. A fiery red bird's head... no! A bird-shaped bow suddenly crashed into the cabin!
Seawater kept pouring in through the holes around the "bird's neck," but then the bird's head opened its beak, revealing a figure wearing a Doflamingo cape and pink sunglasses, sitting inside with legs crossed, leisurely holding a glass of red wine...
"Over here!"
Doflamingo grinned, as if victory was assured, and pointed behind him with his thumb to Caesar, saying, "This way."
Although he hadn't quite grasped what was going on, Caesar made a quick assessment—being captured by CP0 was definitely the most dangerous situation, because these people were just as inhuman as he was, and they weren't afraid of Kaido. Any other pirate would have at least negotiated with Kaido...