On the other side,
Sarutobi Hiruzen appeared aboard his own ship, carrying Kaido, who stood seven or eight meters tall.
"I have to say, spatial abilities are really useful."
"Only a spatial ability would let me exploit a loophole and travel such a long distance back and forth in a single day."
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed.
"Boss, is that..."
Nico Robin was startled. She had been waiting on the ship the whole time. As she wasn't a member of the Shichibukai, she had no right to enter Marine Headquarters.
"Kaido of the Beasts..."
"One of the Four Emperors..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled faintly and tossed Kaido onto the deck with a thud.
"One of the Four Emperors?!"
Nico Robin's eyes widened. She hadn't expected Sarutobi Hiruzen to bring back such a huge man, even though he'd been at Marine Headquarters.
He was one of the Emperors of the Sea!
Sarutobi Hiruzen explained,
"Taking this guy down by myself would've been difficult. I doubt anyone besides Whitebeard at his peak could've done it."
"But I got lucky..."
Kaido was known as the strongest in a one-on-one fight, as well as the undying Kaido. Even powerful opponents of the same level struggled to hurt him. His body was unmatched, and the Azure Dragon Fruit made him even stronger.
In terms of physical strength, Kaido was undoubtedly the strongest in the world.
The Red Hair Pirates had also worn down most of Kaido's stamina. Sarutobi Hiruzen had merely delivered the final blow.
"Bring Blackbeard over."
"And bring the ice coffin I brought earlier, too."
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't bother explaining further. The most important thing now was what came next.
Kaido was so huge that there was no way his little ship could carry him inside.
Nico Robin nodded. Before long, she brought over Blackbeard, who