In the sky,
A colossal azure dragon, blotting out the sky, is swooping down from the clouds!
That body was thousands of meters long!
A ferocious and majestic dragon head overlooks the entire Hachinosu!
Kaido!
Bullet's face darkened. "Damn it! That guy's here too!"
Savi, Yamato, and the others also wore solemn expressions.
Yamato's expression was complex as he gazed at the azure dragon and murmured, "Father..."
The Azure Dragon swooped down and suddenly stopped several hundred meters in the air above the main island of Hachinosu.
The enormous dragon head slowly lowered, its lantern-like eyes staring directly in the direction of the main island palace.
"Giggle giggle giggle!!!"
A deafening laugh erupted from the dragon's mouth, echoing throughout the entire Hachinosu!
" Roy!!!"
"I'm here!!!"
"Aren't you going to come out and greet us?!"
The laughter, like thunder, echoed throughout the heavens and earth.
In the conference room, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.
Bullet gritted his teeth, "This guy's got bad intentions!"
Tesoro's body crackled with lightning. "Boss, should we..."
Roy raised his hand, signaling him to shut up.
Then, he stood up, straightened his robes, and remained calm.
"Let's go and greet our 'ally'."
Main Island Plaza.
A gigantic azure dragon coiled in mid-air before slowly descending.
Its enormous body almost filled the entire sky.
On the dragon's body, figures leaped down and landed steadily on the plaza.
Ember, with black wings, a black mask, and a long sword at his waist, exudes a chilling aura.
Queen, with his obese body and comical attire, was someone no one dared to underestimate.
Jack, the Mammoth Man, has a massive body like a small mountain.
Black Maria, Ulti, Page One...
Almost all of the core members of the Beasts Pirates were present.
Finally, the Azure Dragon rapidly shrank, transforming into a burly man with two horns on his head, who descended from the sky.
The moment Kaido landed, the ground beneath his feet shattered inch by inch, and shockwaves surged.
He strode toward Roy, a smug smile on his face, holding a spiked club.
Roy!
"Haven't seen you for a long time!"
Roy looked at him calmly, " Kaido, what brings you here?"
Kaido grinned, "Nonsense!"
"How could I possibly pass up something as valuable Pure Gold?!"
He glanced around at the group behind Roy, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
"Tsk tsk tsk, quite a few people."
" Hawk Eyes, Red Count, Bullet... they're all formidable characters."
His gaze finally settled on Roy.
" Roy, we're allies!"
"If there's something good, you can't keep it all to yourself, right?"
Roy looked at him, rather helplessly, and waved his hand.
Let's go!
" Kaido, let's go inside and talk."
Roy turned to the side, gesturing for him to proceed.
Kaido laughed heartily and strode towards the palace.
Jhin, Queen, and others followed closely behind.
Roy looked at Bullet and the others, and nodded slightly, "You're here too."
Meeting room.
Kaido sat imposingly in the guest seat, picked up his wine cup, and drank it all in one gulp.
" Roy, I'm asking you a question—"
He put down his glass, looked directly at Roy, and a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes.
Is it really Pure Gold?
Roy sat in the main seat, meeting his gaze.
It's true.
Kaido's eyes lit up. "Where?"
Roy said calmly, "Not found yet."
Kaido frowned. "Didn't find it?"
Roy nodded. "Just a clue."
"We're still looking for that lanternfish, the Sea Kings."
Kaido stared at him, remaining silent for a moment.
Then he grinned, " Roy, I heard you've had the Sun Pirates searching for you for over a year."
"It's been so long, and you still haven't found it?"
Roy picked up his glass, took a sip, and said, "The ocean is so vast, finding a fish isn't easy."
Kaido snorted, "Is it difficult, or do you just not want me to know?"
Roy looked at him, a faint smile playing on his lips.
" Kaido, what do you mean by that?"
Kaido stood up and walked up to Roy.
"If it weren't for all this news spreading, would you have kept the Pure Gold for yourself?"
Kaido stared intently at Roy.
" Roy, we're allies."
"But if you find Pure Gold, would you share some with me?"
Roy paused for a second, then slowly said, " Kaido, don't be naive."
"Although we are allies, immortal things—"
"Would you share this if it weren't already common knowledge?"
Kaido's smile froze slightly.
Roy continued, "You dare say you don't want to keep it all for yourself?"
Kaido stared at him, remaining silent for a long time.
Then--
"Giggle giggle giggle!!!"
He burst into laughter, his laughter shaking the heavens.
" Roy! You're quite honest!"
"That's right! I really do want to take it all for myself!"
He walked back to his seat, sat down again, picked up his glass, and took another big gulp.
"But now, the news has spread."
" Whitebeard, Linlin, Shiki... they're all watching."
"I can't take it from the four of them by myself."
He glanced at Roy, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
" Roy, I have a suggestion—"
Let's join forces.
"If you manage to steal Pure Gold, give me a share."
"Not much, one serving will suffice!"
Roy looked at him without saying a word.
Kaido continued, "I'll block one direction for you."
" Whitebeard or Linlin, just pick one."
"You can handle the rest yourself."
"How about it?"
Roy was silent for a moment, then he smiled.
" Kaido, you certainly know how to do business."
Kaido grinned, "That's right!"
"I'm not stupid. Why would I charge in alone and get surrounded by the four of them?"
"Isn't that courting death?"
"Joining forces will benefit both of us."
Roy picked up his wine glass, stood up, and walked over to Kaido.
"Make a deal."
Two wine glasses, lightly clinked together.
Kaido burst into laughter, "Hehehehe! Good!"
"Then I'll wait right here!"
He downed the drink in his glass in one gulp, then turned and walked towards the door.
As he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and turned to look at Roy.
"By the way, Roy."
"Are your Fish-Man still running around outside?"
Roy raised an eyebrow. "What?"
Kaido grinned. "Tell them to watch out."
" Linlin has already sent people to keep an eye on them."
"If you get caught, don't blame me for not warning you."
He pushed open the door and went out.
Jhin, Queen, and the others all stood up and followed them away.
Only the members of Roy Pirates remained in the conference room.
Bullet was the first to speak, " Roy, you really believe that guy?"
Roy sat back down and said calmly, "I only believe half of it."
" Kaido may be reckless, but he's not stupid."
"He knows he can't handle this alone, so he came to me to join forces."
"Whether he'll turn on us once we find Pure Gold is another matter."
Crocodile exhaled a smoke ring, "So now we..."
Roy waved his hand, "No rush."
"Let them wait."
"We'll talk about it after Fisher Tiger finds the lanternfish."
He looked out the window, a cold glint in his eyes.
"When the time comes, anyone who wants to steal it can try."