The Beasts Pirates' dragon-shaped warship was still several hundred meters from Amazon Lily.
The air on deck had frozen solid, as if water could be wrung from it.
Every crew member held their breath, afraid of disturbing their captain's fighting spirit.
Kaido stood at the bow, blazing battle intent burning in his eyes.
The humiliation of those past years had tormented him every single day.
As the beast of Wano Country, he had never imagined that he would lose to a young man.
That defeat had become an everlasting pain in his heart.
"Lin Ye!!!"
Kaido threw back his head and roared, his voice overflowing with endless fighting spirit.
Unable to wait any longer, he shot into the sky, his entire body radiating dazzling azure light.
That overwhelming aura shook the entire sea.
Yamato stood at the bow, complex emotions flickering in her beautiful eyes.
Over the years, she had witnessed Kaido's mad training firsthand.
Every day, he pushed beyond his limits; every moment, he pursued greater power.
Even in his sleep, he shouted Lin Ye's name.
That obsession made her both admire him and ache for him.
"Father..." Yamato murmured.
"You have to win this battle."
Jack stood beside her, his eyes filled with reverence.
Over the past few years, he had personally witnessed his captain's transformation.
The growth of that power had already surpassed his imagination.
"No wonder Captain's bounty surpassed Lin Ye's."
"This aura is simply unbelievable!"
Kaido became an azure streak of light and charged straight toward Amazon Lily.
His mighty presence made the entire sky change color.
Dark clouds gathered as lightning flashed and thunder roared.
It was as if even the heavens were cheering for this earth-shattering battle.
Towering waves surged across the sea, some dozens of meters high.
Countless Sea Kings were cowed