However, just as King was about to act, he saw the fierce battle between Kaido and Madara's Wood Clone.
King stared at the scene before him, his eyes wide with shock.
The sight completely robbed him of any desire to fight.
It was not because he feared death, but because he knew his strength was insufficient. If he joined the battle, no one would be left to collect Kaido's body.
So he decided to take care of Kaido's remains and repay his kindness before fighting Madara to the death and following Kaido.
But at that moment, he discovered to his astonishment that Madara had no intention of killing Kaido, and had even clearly held back at the last moment.
King was puzzled, unsure why Madara would do such a thing.
Could he have some other plan? King wondered privately.
Still, when King saw Kaido's battered, swollen face and the blood flowing endlessly from his body, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Kaido was badly injured, at least he was still alive.
King knew that as long as Kaido lived, everything else could be worked out.
Despite looking as though he was on his last breath, Kaido would recover quickly if given some time.
After all, as a Mythical Zoan user who had achieved Devil Fruit Awakening, his recovery abilities were no empty boast.
A glimmer of hope rose in King's heart. He believed Kaido would make it through this.
With a grave expression, King stared straight at Madara, his voice calm but wary. "Sir, what exactly is your purpose?"
The corners of Madara's mouth lifted slightly in a mysterious smile as he slowly said, "Follow me, and I will lead you into a higher world, where you can reach a higher plane!"
Madara's gaze settled on King with