Sig was unable to follow the orders to pursue the Red-Hair Pirates, and instead returned to the Shutenmaru with Kaido, after which they arrived in Wano Country.
Although Kaido was still sent to pursue Queen after that, everyone knew that after missing the initial opportunity, the chances of catching up were slim.
The Shutenmaru took a secret path under the waterfall, entering directly from the "underground" level with the sea surface. Then, it was met by people above who pulled the entire ship up.
Since he arrived directly in the Flower Capital, Sig didn't witness the devastation in Wano Country.
As the capital of Wano Country, the Flower Capital maintains a facade of prosperity.
Kaido then inquired about King's condition—King's strength was second only to Kaido's within the Beasts Pirates...
Even his recent fight against Shanks cannot be described as a "loss".
In terms of injuries, Jhin might not be more seriously injured than Shanks, but... Jhin's clothes were torn!
Sig didn't understand why having his clothes cut off could be considered a reason for "losing his fighting ability," or at least "losing his fighting spirit"—Jin looked tall and strong, and his clothes were a black uniform with rivets, exuding masculinity. Sig absolutely didn't believe it when he thought it was a woman disguised as a man.
However, judging from his emotions, Sig did understand the meaning behind Kaido's and the messenger's words about the Pokémon Devil Fruit ability —King's clothes were damaged during his fight with Shanks, forcing him to end the battle.
Furthermore, if we're just guessing, Sig isn't entirely without a clue...
Although he didn't know much about Jhin—after all, he wasn't as big Yamato Sig, and Sieg hadn't paid much attention to him—he had at least heard that Jhin was a descendant of some ancient, mysterious race.
In the eyes of the public, this race is an "extinct" race, and... this race was once called "gods," a race that lived on the Red Line Continent!
If nothing unexpected happens, it will definitely be closely related to the Void Century, lunar visitors, and the like.
So perhaps his clothes have some other meaning?
When Sig saw him, he immediately noticed the "strangeness" of his body. The most striking feature was the pair of huge black wings on his back, and... a raging ball of flame!
The wings were larger in size and proportion than the large wings that the Moon person used as decorations, and they were pure black. More importantly... although he didn't flap them on the spot, Sig noticed that these wings could move, and they were not just pure decorations like those of the Sky Island person.
Jin's fruit is Ancient Zoan, Dragon- Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Pteranodon form. However, these wings are clearly not from a pteranodon, and Jin is currently in his normal state, not yet having activated his Human-Beast Form.
What's even stranger is that there was actually a ball of flame burning fiercely on the back of his neck; if you looked at it from the front, you could see half of the flame protruding from behind his head...
It's already incredible enough that the Mink Tribe can control lightning to attack by "generating electricity through friction," but this guy even has a creature that can generate fire on its own?
What do you expect the Flame Fruit to think?
Kaido, with a stern face, asked Jin a few words of concern—given Kaido's character, the fact that he could calmly express such concern was already a sign that he considered Jin a trusted confidant.
Furthermore, Kaido had just witnessed Shanks' strength while injured and understood the concerns King had after his clothes were torn...
Otherwise, why would they be so lenient with subordinates who have generally suffered setbacks?
"I'm sorry... Mr. Kaido."
King usually refers to Kaido as "Mr. Kaido"...
At this moment, King also felt a bit guilty... and angry. He felt guilty because he had failed to fulfill his responsibilities before, and someone had actually infiltrated Wano Country and stolen a Road Poneglyph. Fortunately, Kaido managed to retrieve it. He was naturally angry because Shanks had previously torn his clothes.
"That brat is indeed much stronger than I imagined, and it's not all your fault... But, can't you control your flames?" Kaido was blaming King for his abilities.
"Still a little short..." Jin said helplessly.
In the short time it took to say a few words, King had already glanced at Kaido's shadow several times—clearly, King's Observation Haki was already at the level of being able to detect Sig's parasitic shadow.
Because there was an "outsider," Kaido didn't say much. Instead, he turned to the shadow and said, "Come out! Vladimir. You should know that this is King, one of my All-Stars... and the only All-Stars you haven't seen before."
Sig's figure emerged directly from Kaido's shadow.
"Yes, Lord Jin, I am Kaido's advisor, and I may relay Kaido's orders later..."
"Shut up! No way!" Kaido felt this guy was asking for a beating.
However, it was just "nonsense," and it seemed a bit inappropriate to just beat him up directly...
"This is Vladimir, Mythical Zoan, Bat-Bat Fruit user in Vampire Form. He wields the power of blood and shadow, and... like the legendary Vampire, he can hypnotize his enemies!" Kaido specifically told King about Sig's abilities.
King immediately understood Kaido's meaning—this guy needs to be watched!
"The power of shadow... Then how about I take the lead in guiding the new strategist and getting him familiar with the Beasts Pirates?" King volunteered.
His Observation Haki was enough to detect the Vampire's subtle movements, and he wasn't afraid of the vampire hiding in his shadow.
Kaido clearly had other plans, shaking his head and saying, "No, I'm going to ask Vladimir to talk to Yamato about it."
"Hmm? Yamato Master Yamato... he's just still young." Jin clearly didn't think it was a good idea.
Kaido treats Yamato, and King treats her like a young master. However, King clearly feels that it is not a good thing to let such a dangerous Devil Fruit user get close to Yamato, but he doesn't say it because Sig is in front of him.
"Ha, young? He's been Oden for eight years already, he's not young anymore!" Kaido, as if to say, "You don't need to persuade me."
After visiting King, Kaido walked straight out of Orochi's castle without offering any comfort to his frightened ally, Kurozumi Orochi.
Because Red-Hair and his crew had fought a major battle with King in the Flower Capital, King was currently recuperating Flower Capital, mainly fixing his clothes, and hadn't returned to Onigashima yet...
The inland sea of Wano Country consists of two landmasses: the main island of Wano Country and Onigashima. The main island, even when considered alone, is considered large in the New World.
In comparison, Onigashima is much smaller, and the Beasts Pirates' headquarters is also on Onigashima. Oldest One, Kaido was very wary of the number of skilled fighters in Wano Country and dared not go too far, but now... hehe.
Afterwards, Sig parasitized Kaido's shadow— Sig had a premonition that such opportunities would be few and far between, and as for Kaido's body... Sig really hadn't studied it enough, and felt a little reluctant to let it go.
Onigashima is also surrounded by mountains. There are two entrances. One is just a flat area, while the other has a natural recessed deep-water harbor, which was also built by the Beasts Pirates as the official entrance.
Kaido came in through the entrance and just disembarked...
Thunder, Roar, Eight Trigrams!
This time it wasn't Kaido, but a figure dressed in Wano Country robe and wearing a demon mask who suddenly rushed out and wielded a club to deliver a Thunder Bagua to Kaido!