Responsibility

Kaido's fists rained down on Moke, each punch carrying immense power, as if to shatter the entire world. Moke, however, was equally relentless, Kaido with equal ferocity, each punch imbued with boundless rage and power.

Their fists clashed in mid-air, producing a series of dull thuds, like two shooting stars colliding. The sound was deafening, as if the entire space was trembling.

Strangely, neither Kaido nor Moke showed any sign of backing down. They seemed completely unconcerned about each other's attacks, simply engaging in head-on confrontations, each punch landing squarely.

They exchanged punches for a while, until both of them were panting heavily before finally stopping.

They stood face to face, their chests heaving like bellows as they gasped for breath, as if they had just survived a life-or-death struggle. Their eyes met, each revealing a hint of helplessness and resentment.

The reason is actually quite simple: no matter how hard they tried and used every attack method, they couldn't break through the opponent's rock-solid defense. It was like two peerless masters exchanging blows; every move contained boundless power, but they could never inflict any real damage on each other.

Moke secretly made up his mind that after this battle, he would master the three skills of Armament Haki Emission, Ryuo, and Conqueror's Haki Coating, no matter what. He especially knew that Ryuo was the key to breaking Kaido's defense.

It's important to know that in the original work, Kaido's achievements are astonishing. He is one of the Four Emperors, and his strength is unfathomable. Whitebeard is hailed as the World's Strongest Man, Charlotte Linlin is known as the strongest woman, Red-Haired Shanks possesses the strongest Conqueror's Haki, and Kaido of the Beasts is even called the World's Strongest. Facing such a powerful opponent, Moke knew that he could not afford to be the slightest bit careless.

As one of the Four Emperors, Kaido's strength is unfathomable. He has experienced 7 defeats, 18 imprisonments, endured thousands of tortures, and even been sentenced to death 40 times, yet he remains unyielding.

Neither the chains of hanging, nor the guillotine, nor the thrusting of spears could inflict any real damage on Kaido. Even elemental attacks like fire, lightning, and water, and even deadly poison—the Navy tried almost everything, but none could kill him.

In conclusion, while some have indeed managed to defeat Kaido, surprisingly no one has been able to truly kill him. Even Whitebeard, hailed as the World's Strongest Man, couldn't achieve this. This is the fundamental reason why Kaido's repeated attempts at suicide have consistently failed.

Since he cannot die, Kaido no longer feels any fear, no matter how reckless or self-destructive he may be. However, at this moment, Kaido deeply understands the helplessness of those who have fought against him before. Despite being evenly matched in strength and fully capable of defeating each other, they simply cannot break through each other's rock-solid defenses.

Ultimately, the two sides could only rely on their stamina to determine the victor; whoever ran out of stamina first was destined to lose. However, this guy in front of him, like Kaido, had consumed a Mythical Zoan -Mythical Zoan. For powerful individuals like them, stamina was never an issue. They possessed superhuman physical abilities and endurance, allowing them to fight continuously in intense battles without feeling fatigued. Yet, at this moment, Kaido suddenly felt as if he had lost the will to continue fighting.

After all, after a long and fierce battle, neither side could break through the other's rock-solid defenses. Such a battle seemed to have no other meaning besides endless attrition. Kaido began to ponder the true purpose and value of this battle, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of bewilderment.

At the same time, Moke clearly felt the same way. He realized that this protracted battle would not only be a huge test of both sides' physical strength, but might also create a special bond between them. This bond might not be hostility, but rather a mutual understanding and respect.

Their eyes met, and in an instant, an indescribable awkwardness filled the air between them. It was a feeling they had never experienced before, leaving them both somewhat at a loss. In the silence, time seemed to freeze, with only their breathing clearly audible.

Finally, Kaido broke the silence, his voice deep and powerful. "Release my men..." He said it decisively, without the slightest hesitation. Moke thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement. "Fine... I can even release Jack. But I have one condition."

Kaido responded without hesitation, "Speak..." His tone was decisive, because he knew very well that the situation was not favorable for him at this moment.

Moke's lips curled into a sly smile, his eyes gleaming like a fox's, carrying an unfathomable quality. His smile appeared friendly, but it concealed subtle calculations and scheming.

"I heard you have a daughter named Yamato?" Moke's voice was soft, like a gentle breeze brushing past his ear, yet it struck Kaido's nerves like a bolt of Inazuma shattering the calm air.

Kaido's expression instantly turned serious. His brows furrowed, and his eyes, sharp as a hawk's, stared intently at Moke, as if trying to see through his appearance to his true thoughts. That piercing gaze seemed to penetrate Moke's soul, leaving him nowhere to hide.

"What do you mean?" Kaido's voice was deep and powerful, carrying a clear hint of wariness. These three words slammed into the ground like a heavy hammer, making a dull thud.

Despite Kaido's questioning, Moke showed no sign of panic. He maintained his smile, a smile that was neither obsequious nor arrogant, but rather perfectly conveyed confidence and composure.

"You see, neither of us can completely defeat the other, and we don't have any irreconcilable blood feud between us," Moke explained unhurriedly, his tone calm and gentle, as if discussing something perfectly ordinary. "In that case, why don't we arrange a marriage and become in-laws? That would benefit everyone."

His words, though spoken lightly, carried a profound meaning. Kaido remained silent for a moment, clearly considering Moke's suggestion.

However, before Kaido speak, Moke seemed to feel that his words were not convincing enough, so he shamelessly added, "Why don't you make me your son-in-law!" This sentence was like a bombshell, triggering a silent storm between the two.

These words struck Kaido like a bolt from the blue, leaving him speechless. His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Moke, thinking to himself, "I, Kaido, have roamed the seas my entire life. What kind of people haven't I seen? Not to mention shameless scoundrels, I've dealt with the most despicable and vile individuals. However, I've never encountered anyone as brazen as Moke before!"

Just moments ago, the two sides were locked in a fierce battle, fighting to the death, but now, in the blink of an eye, one is proposing marriage to the other, wanting to take his daughter as his own? What on earth is going on? It's utterly unbelievable! He couldn't help but curse inwardly, "Has this guy gone mad? Does he really think I'd agree so easily? And he's even dreaming of becoming my son-in-law? That's just wishful thinking!"

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, his anger erupting like a volcano. He felt his dignity had been greatly insulted; this guy was far too arrogant. Did he really think he was afraid of him? His fists clenched tightly, his sandbag-sized fists seeming ready to smash into the other man at any moment.

However, after calming down and thinking it over carefully, he realized that the idea wasn't entirely without merit. First, the guy in front of him was about the same age as his daughter, which was quite suitable. Second, this young man, like his daughter, was a gifted genius who had already achieved top-tier strength at a young age. If the two of them were to get together, they would undoubtedly be a match made in heaven.

Moreover, if they could truly unite, Whitebeard's position as the ruler of the seas would likely become precarious, perhaps even forcing him to relinquish it... And, more importantly, the path to Laugh Tale would be revealed to them like Pandora's Box being opened. For any pirate aspiring to become the One Piece King, this would undoubtedly be an irresistible temptation.

However, this was not the worst-case scenario. If he refused the marriage proposal, judging from that young man's usual behavior, it was likely that none of his crew members would escape unscathed and would leave this place alive. Just thinking about this made him feel as if a cold current had suddenly invaded his heart, a chill instantly rising from his spine and quickly spreading throughout his body, causing him to shiver involuntarily.

Despite being filled with fear and anxiety, when his gaze met Moke's again, an uncontrollable rage erupted like a volcanic eruption. That face filled him with utter disgust and anger, as if it were his mortal enemy, making him want to rush up and punch him a few times.

"Great Vajra Thunder Bagua!" Finally, Kaido could no longer suppress his inner impulse. He roared and gathered all his strength into the iron rod in his hand. He gripped the iron rod tightly with both hands, Conqueror's Haki coating, and swung it at Moke with astonishing speed like a roaring dragon.

This move is one of the techniques named after Kaido's Four Great Kings, and it belongs to the enhanced version of Thunder Bagua. In that instant, the air around the iron rod was compressed to the extreme, forming a Shockwave that could be seen with the naked eye. And the Inazuma, condensed to the extreme, released enormous energy like a nuclear explosion, and wherever it passed, space seemed to be torn apart.

When this attack hits Moke, it will create a massive mushroom cloud, making it the most terrifying of all of Kaido's techniques.