Just as Xie Wen and the others were welcoming their new companion...
To be precise, before they had left Wano Country, the latest issue of the World Economy News Paper had already spread across the entire sea by News Coo.
Previously, everyone had only known that Kaido had been defeated by Xie Wen. Once Morgans, who had "inside information," revealed the course of that battle to the public, almost everyone was stunned.
"T-two Kaidos?!!"
"Doesn't that mean the Palico Research Commission has two people on the level of the Five Emperors?!"
"Don't forget the 'Running Sun,' who actually forced Kaido to retreat and blew off one of his horns!"
"Luckily, the 'Sapphire Star' isn't a pirate. He's even still cracking down on other pirates, just like before."
"But he's wanted by the World Government too! He can't be a good person!"
"As if the World Government hasn't falsely accused plenty of people! Besides, the charge the 'Sapphire Star' is wanted for is..."
"Shh! Do you have a death wish?!"
The Five Emperors and such were still far too distant for most ordinary people, so they mostly treated this as a topic for idle conversation after meals.
The ones who truly paid attention to this information were the major powers renowned across the seas...
"Hahahahaha! So Xie Wen really went through with it!"
Shanks, who had known Xie Wen's plans for some time, burst out laughing as he read the newspaper. "What a shame I didn't get to see the fight between two Kaidos. That must have been fun."
Benn Beckman, meanwhile, looked at the enormous "Ringo Inland Sea" in the newspaper and marveled, "I never imagined Little Klee could make such a terrifying weapon when she looks so adorable..."
The other members of the Red Hair Pirates all voiced their