After successfully repelling the Beasts Pirates, the Marines temporarily settled down in Migo Town.
The severely wounded Kuzan was sent to the hospital. However, by the time they arrived, the medical staff inside had all been affected by the Conqueror's Haki that had spilled over from Tsugikuni Yoriichi and Kaido's battle, leaving them unconscious for the time being.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi could only have the half-trained military doctor aboard his ship give Kuzan emergency treatment. With Yoriichi's Transparent World assisting him, the treatment was fairly effective despite the doctor's limited skill. All Kuzan needed now was time to recover.
The people of the Pirate World were remarkably tough. Forget someone like Kuzan, a soldier who trained year-round—even an ordinary person like Usopp could do sit-ups after being beaten by opponents far stronger than himself. Kuzan's injuries were severe, but he would likely make a full recovery within a few months.
While the Marines were stationed in Migo Town, Kaido and King, now stripped of their subordinates, were speeding toward Water Seven.
Fortunately, King always carried important items such as Log Poses with him. Otherwise, Kaido and King, having fled Migo Town in such a hurry, had no idea how many days they would have had to drift at sea before reaching land.
Night fell. An azure dragon swam swiftly above the clouds as bright moonlight spilled over the sea of clouds, illuminating its massive form.
A white-haired young man sat cross-legged atop the dragon's head. When he was alone with Kaido, King had no need to wear his mask and conceal his hair color.
"Kaido, what do we do next?"
As he gazed at the boundless sea of clouds before him, King's thoughts drifted far away. He felt more lost than ever about his and Kaido's future.
It had been many