Kaido: "I'm the Strongest!"

"No... don't...!"

His tiny eyeballs bulged straight out of their sockets as his life began flashing before his eyes.

"Damn it, I finally surpassed Vegapunk, only to die at my own boss's hands. I refuse to accept this!!!"

Temperatures exceeding a thousand degrees surged alongside blazing flames. The powerful shockwave struck without deviating in the slightest, instantly turning the ground into magma and erupting into raging fire.

Above the smoke clouds, Kaido stood atop the flames and threw back his head in wild laughter.

"Wororororo! I'm not that rookie from the Rocks Pirates ten-odd years ago anymore! Did you really think you could make me lose consciousness with a single look? Bastard!"

The countless Beasts Pirates members who had been laughing as they watched were left dumbfounded, their faces filled with shock.

"Hey, hey, hey, did I mishear that just now?"

"No need to think about it—you definitely heard wrong. Lord Kaido is the strongest creature on land, sea, and air. How could he possibly have lost to someone else?!"

"But... I heard it too..."

Whoosh! Thud, thud, thud...

The pitch-black ancient pteranodon folded its wings and stared at the scene melting within the sea of fire before shouting sharply.

"Don't let your guard down! Our opponent is Uchiha Hanazuki. That guy won't be easy to deal with. He's the strongest of the Four Emperors, so get your heads in the game!"

The Beasts Pirates: "Eh?!!!"

"You've got to be kidding me! Two Four Emperors meeting—are they about to start a war?!"

"Dad, Mom, my inheritance is hidden on that island in the New World. I'm sorry, your son wasn't filial, but I'll die with honor..."

"Damn it, I only made plans yesterday to settle down with Little Blue! You damn Four Emperors, I'll fight you!"

"Shut the hell up!