Although Sig has already been at sea, buying the Red-Hair Pirates an extra month or so, he still can't say it's "enough."
After all, Kaido knows the way back to Wano Country much better than Red-Hair, especially the small islands around where he docks, which are all Kaido's territory, making it convenient for resupplying and finding his way.
Furthermore, the sea area where Wano Country is located is not only considered to have a harsh climate in the New World, but the topography of the island on which Wano Country is located is also very unique!
Sig learned the specifics from Moria.
Simply put, the entire terrain of Wano Country resembles a super-enlarged, and especially super-tall, "Thriller Bark."
There is a mountain surrounding the area, which acts like a wall. Only by crossing this mountain can you see the "sea" that is recessed at the top of the mountain, and the island in the center of the "inner sea".
Unlike Thriller Bark, whose "inner sea" is level with the outside sea level, the island Wano Country is located is like a giant bucket. The water inside is not only much higher than the sea level, but also constantly overflows from the surrounding mountain peaks due to special ocean currents.
At a height of ten thousand meters, if an ordinary Sky Island were to drift over, it could directly "border" Wano Country.
In other words, Wano Country is surrounded by a super waterfall thousands of meters high. Outside the waterfall, there is extreme weather with constant lightning and howling winds. One must go upstream against the waterfall to enter the relatively calm inland sea, or rather, the "mountain-top lake." And in the center of this mountain-top lake lies the land portion of Wano Country...
Wano Country not only has a relatively mild climate, but it is also a rare island with all four seasons – although there are no distinct seasons, different areas will experience different seasons.
Moria also knows a secret path: at the bottom of Wano Country's "giant bucket," there's actually a hole. If you find this secret path, you can cross the waterfall and reach the bottom of Wano Country, where you can be hoisted up by people inside.
Of course, Moria only said he didn't know the exact location of this secret path, let alone describe it to Shanks, but Kaido definitely knew the shortcut in "his own house"!
In other words, even for the Red-Hair Pirates, finding and entering Wano Country a challenge, while for Kaido, it's simply "going home"...
Moreover, King, who is currently staying at the main base, is one of the All-Stars of the Beasts Pirates and the strongest of the All-Stars Wildfire. The entire Red-Hair Pirates, even Shanks, would not dare to say that he is stronger than him. It is not that we can immediately achieve our goal just by arriving in Wano Country.
Therefore, two months is a long time, but not a short time... It is indeed very possible that Shanks will not have achieved his goal by the time Kaido returns to Wano Country!
Therefore, Sig did not give up at first and tried to "delay" the return journey of the Shutenmaru.
However, Kaido was clearly wary of him, keeping him hidden in his shadow. Occasionally, at night or in the dark cabin, when Sig "free" to move around, he could feel a faint sense of being watched.
Fortunately, Kaido overlooked one crucial detail—this "Vampire" wasn't just hiding in the shadows, but rather parasitizing them!
Sig previously said he wanted to hide in Queen's shadow, and Kaido knew he was just asking for too much. However, he didn't know that... Sig actually coveted his shadow as well!
By observing the reflection of Kaido's shadow, Sig was able to study Kaido's body even from within the shadow itself...
You just can't use Observation Haki!
I can only sense his shadow and deduce his physical condition; otherwise, I will definitely be discovered.
Originally, Sig was completely baffled by this deduction, but Sig had one more thing related to it— the Artificial Azure Dragon Fruit!
This Artificial Devil Fruit sample was originally created by Vegapunk through research on Kaido's Lineage Factor...
It's just unknown whether Vegapunk and Kaido made some kind of deal, or Kaido out having fun and was captured by the Navy when a sample of his Lineage Factor was collected.
To be precise, this Artificial Devil Fruit is not actually the Fish-Fish Fruit: Azure Dragon Form, but rather the Fish-Fish Fruit: Azure Dragon Kaido Form.
In the original work, Kaido and Kozuki Oden were undoubtedly mortal enemies and bitter rivals. However, Kaido's daughter was determined to become Oden Honda, while Oden's son unexpectedly inherited Kaido's Lineage Factor!
With this fruit as a reference, things that had previously Sig baffled were now starting to make sense...
May 22, 1510.
As the strategist of the Beasts Pirates, I felt bad for not being able to offer any advice to Kaido, so I could only... offer some advice on Kaido's health. That would be fulfilling my duty.
May 23, 1510.
I saw the newspaper today— Captain John was wiped out by the World Government. Pawa, one of the Seven Mountain Mover of the Shichibukai, and Moria, who reformed, cooperated with the World Government during the operation. Unfortunately, Pawa was killed in action, and the World Government decided to grant Moria the title of Shichibukai to fill the vacancy...
These high-sounding platitudes can be completely ignored. In short, the fake John is dead, Pawa is dead, and Moria has taken over as he wished!
Unfortunately, "Yunlai" was just an unknown figure, and his situation was not reported in the news.
May 24, 1510.
Another day of idling around, consulting with Kaido's shadow.
Through the interplay between the body and its shadow, I indirectly gained insight into Kaido's physical form. This further enhanced my understanding of Kaido's body and the Artificial Azure Dragon Fruit.
Even without eating the fruit, I can simulate 50 Artificial Azure Dragon Fruit —or rather, the Artificial Kaido Fruit!
Therefore, even if I could resist losing control, I couldn't possibly eat the fruit directly...
Similar to my research on Oz, after analysis, it's perfect for leveraging strengths and compensating for weaknesses. However, to accept it entirely is problematic. After all, I'm not Kaido. Directly activating the Devil Fruit's power, while it might increase physical strength in the short term, is actually detrimental in the long run.
May 27, 1510.
It seems the Beasts Pirates have learned through some channels that Wano Country is in turmoil!
Right now, they're completely focused on getting back. I wanted to offer them some advice, maybe even suggest we look for some treasure along the way, but Kaido is utterly ignoring me.
June 16, 1510.
As expected, this route was likely a supply route calculated by Kaido, as it passed through the territory of his pirate crews, making it more convenient and faster than sailing according to the compass.
Before, I wasn't sure where I was, but today I've entered this area with lightning, thunder, torrential rain, waterspouts, and thunderstorms everywhere. I guess I'm getting close to Wano Country!
I wonder if the boss and the others have left yet...