Chapter 110

This child is indeed very lovable.

Who wouldn't like a boy like that?

"Little brat..."

Kaido's eyes showed considerable surprise.

Armament Haki capable of penetrating one's own defenses, plus this level of Conqueror's Haki!

That brat!

"Kaido, don't even think about attacking him!"

Zephyr launched himself into the air, blocking Kaido's path. "Naito is the future of the Navy! Attacking him is suicide!"

Kaido stared intently at Naito behind Zephyr.

That old Zephyr is nothing, but if this brat grows up—

But now is not the time.

It's not time to gamble everything yet!

Get out of my territory!

After leaving these words, the enormous azure dragon turned and headed back towards Ore Island.

Naito smiled gently.

Let's just say a fight won't break out.

Kaido a cunning man; how could he possibly risk everything just to vent his anger?

Wano Country is a territory he absolutely cannot give up.

Chapter Seventy-Nine: Aftermath, Naito the Hero

Only when they watched Kaido's massive body descend towards the distant Ore Island did the marines on deck finally breathe a long sigh of relief.

"That's really scary."

Doll lit another cigarette. "Professor Zephyr, were all the monsters you fought in the past like this?"

"This sea is so vast."

Zephyr also let out a slow sigh of relief. "Stay humble, Doll. No one knows how many powerful figures are hidden in this world."

"Well, I don't think you should be saying that to me, Zephyr- sensei,"

Doll casually exhaled a smoke ring, a smirk playing on his lips. "There's the most unhumble guy here."

Clatter.

Naito landed lightly on the deck as he slid down from the mast. "Who are you implying?"

Hehe, who knows?

Doll just smiled nonchalantly, "However, some people are going to get criticized."

Just as Doll said, Zephyr looked at Naito with a serious expression, "Naito, you were too impulsive! Kaido is not one of the opponents you've faced before. If he were any more reckless, you might already be dead!"

That was indeed very dangerous.

After more than half a year of rehabilitation, Zephyr believes he has regained about 80-90% of his peak strength. The reason he cannot return to his prime is that he is already over sixty years old, and the erosion of time cannot be overcome by willpower alone.

But 80-90% of his power was enough; he was still one of the strongest warriors on the high seas.

However, Zephyr was certain that even at this moment, he had absolutely no chance of winning against Kaido.

That guy's strength, even if it can't compare to Rocks and Roger back in the day, isn't by much.

Naito is already far superior to other members of the younger generation, and he is not at a disadvantage even when facing a master like King the Conflagration.

However, his strength was still too weak in front of Kaido.

If Kaido wanted to, he could easily kill Naito instantly.

Naito frowned. "Professor Zephyr, isn't that a bit stingy? Do you really want to take on an opponent of that caliber all by yourself?"

"..."

Zephyr was momentarily speechless. "Is that what I meant?"

That brat!

"Okay, Professor Zephyr,"

Gion, standing to the side, chuckled and said, "Little Naito just doesn't want you to face the enemy alone."

What a good child! Although he's a little awkward, he has the purest heart.

Even so, it was still too impulsive.

Zephyr, not forgetting to offer a lecture, said to Naito with a rather earnest tone, "In short, next time you encounter an opponent of this caliber, stay calm."

"You're still growing. What you need to do now isn't rush to fight those monsters, but to quickly develop the strength to rival them!"

"Since you have this talent, don't waste it!"

"Did you hear that, Little Naito?"

Gion smiled and said in a tone that Naito always thought she was coaxing a child, "Don't make Zephyr angry again."

"Understood."

Naito nodded coolly.

He was simply certain that Kaido wouldn't actually attack, so he wanted to test how much damage his current Haki could inflict on him.

As it turns out, Kaido is indeed not as tough as Jin.

"That's good."

Zephyr nodded in satisfaction.

Immediately, he glanced around the deck. "Let's return. The battle Kaido and Ochoku is over. This island now has a home, and the Bauhinia Kingdom and the Auguste Kingdom are safe."

He paused, then looked at Naito. "Where are Ain and the others? We need to meet up with them first."

"We should be there soon, right?"

Naito said.

The distance wasn't that far to begin with.

Therefore, the naval fleet turned and sailed away from the area.

Meanwhile, on Ore Island...

Kaido, clearly unhappy, is playing a battle royale game.

There are also many exploration teams that Ochoku on the island, as well as pirates stationed there.

Kaido found them all and killed them.

After venting a little, the frustration in my heart dissipated somewhat.

He took out his Den Den Mushi and dialed.

The call was connected very quickly.

"Mr. Kaido, I was just about to contact you."

Jin's voice came through the Den Den Mushi.

However, Kaido sensed a hint of weakness in his voice.

How are things on your end?

"Hahaha! I beat that guy named Bristone so badly he ran away like a stray dog!"

Queen's booming voice suddenly cut in, "However, that idiot Jhin is in a sorry state."

"Um?"

Kaido frowned immediately. "Jin, what happened on your end?"

Jin was his most trusted subordinate; how could he possibly be made a mess of by those worthless scoundrels under Ochoku?

"Mr. Kaido,"

Jin's voice rang out again, tinged with apology, "An unexpected incident occurred. While I was fighting Paris, the Navy's rising star Thousand Shadows Naito, appeared and easily defeated Paris. After that, I began fighting him."

"That guy may be young, but he's incredibly difficult to deal with; I can't handle him at all."

"He couldn't break through my defenses either, but he suddenly unleashed a very special kind of Haki, severely injuring me with a single blow. I couldn't be sure of the consequences of continuing the fight, so I chose to retreat, and I've only just reunited with Queen."

"Hahaha! Stop making excuses, Jhin!"

Queen interjected again, "Getting beaten up by a brat and running away in disgrace, it all comes down to you being too weak!"

"That navy kid?"

Kaido smirked coldly. "No need to blame yourself, King. Because, I was hurt by him too."

"What?" X2

An incredulous gasp.

Meanwhile, Ochoku, who had fled in a sorry state, had also escaped to a ship in the nearby sea. Fortunately, his men were all in this area hunting down the Beasts Pirates, otherwise they really wouldn't have been able to find a ship to stay on for a while.

"Damn Kaido!!"

As his men treated his wounds, Ochoku gritted his teeth and cursed, "I'll never let him get away with this!"

"That captain,"

Doro, the second-in-command, asked with a serious expression, "Are we going to start a full-scale war with the Beasts Pirates?"

As expected of the captain!

Even knowing that he was no match for Kaido, he remained fearless!

"..."

Ochoku seemed to have been choked, and fell silent for a moment.

Then he glared at his loyal subordinate with some annoyance.

Don't you have any common sense?

I was just making some tough talk.

Starting a full-scale war with that bastard Kaido now would just be asking for trouble, wouldn't it?

"Let's go back to Hachinosu first!"

Ochoku said.

Will that bastard Kaido gather his forces and attack again?

That would be troublesome.