The endless logistical support from Wano Country had played a vital role in allowing Kaido to sustain such an enormous army with so little territory in the East Blue.
Regarding this, Lind, far away on Oran Island, remarked that this was the caliber and professionalism of Oran University's outstanding graduates.
Although their combat strength might not match those extraordinarily gifted geniuses, their overall capabilities were absolutely among the world's finest. They could govern the land with a pen and conquer it on horseback.
"In that case, let's head straight back." With the professionals Lind had kindly sent managing Wano Country, neither of them needed to worry about anything. There was no need to stay any longer, and returning early would be good.
With that, Kaido transformed into his Azure Dragon Form again, then spat out a flame cloud that carried Martha and Black Maria as he flew toward the East Blue.
As Kaido and Kozuki Oden returned to New Onigashima, many of those watching felt rather baffled. The two had departed with such fanfare, only to return after spending less than an hour in Wano Country. Just what were they up to?
However, most factions were in no mood to ponder that now, because the eight Overlords who had previously gathered on Oran Island had all left.
The East Blue, where Kaido was based, in particular welcomed four Overlords once again.
When Shiki used the Float-Float Fruit to brazenly bring a Marine battleship down at the East Blue Marines' base, few people could have remained calm.
That included Dragon, even though he had experienced this once before and had expected it.
"Jihahahaha! Garp, we'll be going, then. Come visit Bahar Island when you have time," Shiki said with a booming laugh after setting the battleship down.
Then he boarded the