Zou

Kin'emon leaned closer to Swain, curiosity written all over his face. "Lord Swain, what exactly are we going to Zou for?" Confusion over this journey showed in his eyes.

Swain replied calmly, "I need some important intelligence. I have to go there in person to verify it."

By then, the winds and waves on the sea had grown increasingly violent, and the ship rocked without cease.

A trace of concern appeared on Kin'emon's face, but he remained firmly at Swain's side.

Looking into the distance, Kin'emon continued, "Cat Viper is one of Zou Island's leaders. If we want to enter, we must have his permission. Otherwise, conflict will surely arise." A thoughtful glint flashed through his eyes.

Swain nodded, recalling Cat Viper as a child.

Back then, Cat Viper had nearly been burned to death in Wano Country. Fortunately, Oden saved him. From then on, he swore to follow Oden unto death, even secretly following Oden aboard Whitebeard's and Roger's ships.

However, after Oden's death, Cat Viper and Inuarashi had argued endlessly over Oden. While fleeing, they blamed one another and were unfortunately captured by numbered members of the Beasts Pirates.

Fortunately, they eventually escaped. But after returning to Zou, their relationship became exceptionally bitter, and they turned against each other. Later, they each became kings of the Mokomo Dukedom and began ruling the country separately. As the King of Night, Cat Viper governed from six in the evening until six in the morning.

Still, they had once been liberated in Wano Country. The moment they learned that Kaido had been killed by Swain, both of them sent envoys to celebrate.

Unfortunately, those uninformed diplomatic personnel mistook their envoys for a force of Kaido's remaining ability users and drove them away.

Kin'emon stared solemnly ahead and could not help saying