Bolo Breath!
Night Demon Swoop!
On the vast sea, the Azure Dragon breathed scorching flames, while Sig unleashed Night Demon Swoop to defend, but the bats formed from his shadows were like moths drawn to a flame...
The "Bolo Breath" swept directly across the Shadow Bat and surged towards Sig's main body until it engulfed him!
However, at this moment, several bats that had previously scattered and "escaped the net" flew together and reassembled into the appearance of Vampire nobles.
The ability to evade attacks by dispersing into a swarm of bats is an inherent ability of the Vampire Fruit. However, because the true Vampire Fruit user is "Bananaman," not Sig couldn't use it before. Otherwise, only the Battle Suit would have scattered while Sig himself remained in place.
This isn't dodging, this is clothes ripping off in a second...
However, after becoming the Rose Bishop and playing the role for a period of time, especially after his more in-depth research on "flesh and blood" on the Thriller Bark and Numancia Flamingo in the previous two months, Sig was able to use a "combination technique" with Bananaman, causing his own flesh and blood to differentiate and recombine.
Sig is still a bit short of being able to use this ability on his own, but with the help of the Vampire Fruit, he can do it. Bananaman is Devil Fruit item that Sig guided using the power of the Sun Path, and its combination with Sig is equivalent to a fusion.
However, Sig is also quite frustrated now. Not Kaido discovered him, but... he's been relentlessly pursuing him!
Although it's nighttime and Sig can fly in his Vampire form, the Azure Dragon can also fly in its beast form.
The Azure Dragon has no wings, but it can create fiery clouds that it can "grab," achieving a flight that seems to "ride the clouds."
The two had been chasing and fleeing for over an hour, and Sig couldn't shake off the guy at all. Instead, he kept getting injured. Fortunately, he had compressed a lot of "flesh and blood" to consume, which was why he had been able to hold on until now.
Seeing Sig flee in a sorry state, Kaido in his Azure Dragon Form scoffed, "Is this all the resolve you have? On the sea, your shadow power is severely limited. You might as well come with me to land and have a good fight!"
Indeed, when flying over the sea, although there is a shadow cast by the Moon, the shadow is on the surface of the sea.
Although Sig's Shadow Power was essentially granted through Paths of the Divine and was not affected by this, it is true that the Awakening ability of the Prison-Prison Fruit cannot be used with "shadows in the sea".
Kaido considered this to be "cowardly" behavior...
If you're a real man, find an island and have a duel; everyone can unleash their full potential there!
Sig naturally declined the offer.
Sig Kaido stop, Sieg stopped as well and said, "Governor Kaido, my target is only a 'Celestial Dragons,' you don't need to keep chasing me, do you?"
The Beasts Pirates have many ships, and the leader of such a large fleet is generally called a "governor".
Even amidst his arrogance, Sig showed a slight hint of weakness.
After all... it's almost dawn!
Once the Vampire Battle Suit's abilities become unusable, Sig will have no choice but to try to escape by diving.
Kaido's Devil Fruit is called "Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Azure Dragon Form," which is essentially a "Fish-Man." He can definitely survive drowning in the sea, but it's hard to say how much power he can unleash.
However, if Sig escapes by diving, Rear Admiral mean that his identity cannot be kept secret, and Sig doesn't want to gamble unless absolutely necessary.
At the same time, Sig used language to obscure his true intentions; otherwise, if Kaido knew that his original purpose was to stall him, he would probably be even more determined to kill him.
As for the Celestial Dragons...
Sig estimated that once news of the Numancia Flamingo's incident spread, those in the know Auction House at Sabaody Archipelago. Kaido might even have some connections to know about what happened at Sabaody Archipelago.
Sig's insistence that he was a "former Celestial Dragons" and that his dislike for Doflamingo stemmed from this makes perfect sense.
And...
What Vladimir did has nothing to do with me, Siegfried.
In any case, the only people who know about their Vampire Fruit abilities are Red-Hair Pirates members and Moria's group, who are bound by contracts, so their knowledge won't be revealed for the time being.
"If Governor Kaido insists on this, how about... I become the vice-governor of the Beasts Pirates?" Sig deliberately asked rhetorically.
Kaido:...
As expected, even Kaido hesitated.
If it were any other Mythical Devil Fruit ability who had developed their abilities to this extent, Kaido would likely have agreed.
While Sig's strength may not be comparable to Pizarro's, and in a direct confrontation he would most likely be inferior to Queen and certainly not King, considering that he is Mythical Zoan user with greater potential, and that he is "obliged to bow down," Kaido can lower his expectations a bit.
However, what happened on the Numancia Flamingo had clearly left Kaido with some lingering unease.
"Want to join me? Hahaha... You're far from being a vice governor. If you want to join the Beasts Pirates, you'll have to be my advisor!" Kaido hesitated for a moment before bursting into laughter.
Sig didn't expect Kaido to be in such a good mental state. Sig only dared to observe Kaido's emotions, and wouldn't even use extraordinary methods to "read" him. He would just observe and analyze, otherwise the possibility of being discovered would be too high.
As for interfering with their judgment, that's even more impossible...
Those who possess Conqueror's Haki have extremely high resistance to abnormal mental interference. Even with newly Awakening Conqueror's Haki, Sig would find it difficult to shake him instantly; only a gradual approach could influence him. Moreover, Kaido's Conqueror's Haki has reached the point where it can entangle physical attacks!
Sig originally only wanted to escape, so he used a feigned retreat to advance, confident that Kaido wouldn't dare to take him in.
Who knows...
This guy is really something else!
Of course, Sig probably thinks "advisor" is just "secretary" —Kaido's ambition and will dictate that he cannot say "no" to those who pledge allegiance, even if he knows that the other party is most likely harboring evil intentions, just like the King of Tyranny Pizarro.
By rejecting "power," Kaido to question his own magnanimity and even his beliefs...
Kaido had nothing to worry about with Pizarro, as he was neither loyal nor capable of causing any trouble. As for the Vampire... Kaido decided to keep him by his side and keep an eye on him personally!
Sig immediately placed his right hand on his chest and bowed slightly, saying, "Vladimir greets Your Excellency the Governor."
Kaido's enormous dragon head stared at him for a while, and he felt that... this guy's "sincerity" was quite questionable.
Sig secretly decided to hide within the Beasts Pirates for a while, hoping to buy more time. Moreover, whether he could escape later or rejoin the Red-Hair Pirates back in Wano Country, it would be better than his current situation.
"Hmm." The enormous dragon head nodded slightly.
Upon seeing Sig immediately asked sincerely, "Governor, does our Beasts Pirates need tattoos?"
Even if Sig doesn't dare to hypnotize Kaido, pretending to be sincere is all too easy for him.
"Unnecessary..."
"Hey? I think the Beasts Pirates' flag is pretty cool. I've wanted to get it tattooed for a while now. Are you sure you don't need it?"
Looking at Vladimir's sudden change in sincerity, Kaido felt as if he had made an Error.
Dongdong: The good news is that my uric acid isn't particularly high, 358... which isn't low either, but it shouldn't cause swelling at uric acid levels of just over 300.
The bad news is that my foot is completely swollen, and I have to rest for three to five days without putting weight on it.
I suspect it's plantar fasciitis (I injured this foot in middle school), but plantar fasciitis shouldn't be this severe. So it's probably an old injury combined with the blanket being too tight while sleeping (the cat and the bed table causing the plantar fasciitis to flare up), and then the already high uric acid levels accumulated again...
Fortunately, the pain only lasts at night; it's fine during the day as long as I don't get out of bed. I'm starting to resume updates; there will be another update this afternoon.