The Gathering Ends! A Parting Gift

Queen, now transformed into a Brachiosaurus, roared with laughter, "We've got this group covered! Anyone else who wants to be their enemy, bring it on!"

Katakuri veins bulged, and the trident in his hand creaked as he gripped it tightly.

"Katakuri?"

Oven looked at his twin brother.

What should we do now?

Should we join forces with the Navy to deal with these fugitives and the Beasts Pirates?

"Kaido's orders?"

Naito World nodded slightly.

No wonder they haven't shown up yet.

That's the kind of plan they're hatching; no wonder they're considered strategists like Kaido.

They even said they'd run away with everyone once this group appeared, since they had the More-More Fruit, and even Jin, who had turned off the fire, couldn't catch them.

But in hindsight, Chun Chun was overthinking it.

Since that's the case.

Let's call it a day.

That's what Naito said.

Chapter Forty-One: The Music Ends and the Party Gathers! Parting Gifts

Let's stop here.

Everyone heard World say this as if nothing had happened.

What does he mean?

Jin looked down at World and asked Luna, who was right in front of him.

Reinforcements have just arrived, and they're already preparing to retreat?

"The master's orders need not be questioned."

Without any hesitation, Luna shrunk into her orc form, not even bothering to glance at Jhin, and headed straight for Naito.

As Jin watched her retreating figure, his brows furrowed slightly beneath his mask.

Doesn't this woman feel even a little excitement at encountering someone of her own kind?

Even he felt a surge of indescribable joy at that moment.

However, King admires this loyalty, just as he admires Kaido.

It's just that the person this fellow clansman is loyal to is a bit too awful.

That's why we brought her to the Beasts Pirates.

As Luna approached, the fugitives obeyed Naito's orders without question and immediately ceased fighting.

Meanwhile, the remnants of the Charlotte Family, who had been relentlessly beaten by them, were at a loss for what to do.

Should we continue fighting?

They looked at the person in charge.

Katakuri, his face grim, looked up at the ashes in the sky.

Jin looked down at him.

The two monsters' henchmen faced off across the distance, their gazes meeting as if Inazuma were leaping across the horizon.

However, Queen had just made those harsh remarks, felt ignored.

The massive Brachiosaurus glared at the calm World with displeasure. "Hey, World, aren't you being incredibly rude? Shouldn't you say something to your benefactors who came to your aid?"

Naito just smiled. "You seem to have misunderstood something, Queen the Plague. When did I ever say we needed help?"

"What?"

Queen paused for a moment, then sneered, "You bastards! You think you can escape without our help?"

Jin frowned as well.

Kaido's goal is to get these guys into the Beasts Pirates.

But now it seems this guy is ungrateful; doesn't he understand the situation?

They were facing simultaneous attacks from both the Navy and the Charlotte Family. If they refused the Beasts Pirates' help...

Or, how about we don't help them yet, but teach them a lesson first?

They need to know that only by joining the Beasts Pirates can they escape this crisis!

Almost simultaneously, despite the lack of any communication and their completely opposing stances, a hint of joy appeared in the eyes of both Katakuri and Zephyr.

Chance!

If the Beasts Pirates stop interfering—

"Whoever it is, feel free to try and stop us."

Naito laughed heartily, casually waving his right hand as if shooing away a fly.

Unseen hands coalesced and connected to him with transparent lines.

An invisible hand instantly seized all his subordinates.

At the same time, Zephyr and Katakuri's eyes flashed red, and they were about to intervene.

However, upon glimpsing the future, their expressions changed simultaneously.

Because, beside Katakuri's younger siblings, transparent blades once again materialized.

Because, in front of Naito in the sky, a huge, jet-black blade suddenly pierced through the air.

Wow!

Naito looked startled; after all, it really was fast.

"Asshole!"

Katakuri and had no choice but to activate his Awakening once more, manipulating the mochi that formed from the ground to drag his younger siblings away.

Damn it!

Zephyr's forehead veins bulged as he swiftly stepped in front of Naito, shattering the black greatsword with a backhand punch.

Meanwhile, the More-More Fruit's power had already been activated.

Naito and all his men seemed to teleport, appearing on the deck of a ship not far away in the blink of an eye.

"Vomit--"

Because it was going so fast, some people even vomited.

It wasn't over yet; the invisible substance had already enveloped the entire ship, lifting it into the sky.

Queen's pupils suddenly contracted.

Such speed!

Jin clenched his fists as well. Oh no!

Not only them, but Zephyr and Katakuri also looked grim.

This guy's ability to create intangible entities, combined with the More-More Fruit, creates an incredibly terrifying power!

"Although I don't need help,"

Naito stood at the ship's railing, glancing at King, whose expression also looked grim. "But I understand the situation. I'll go to Wano Country to talk to Kaido later."

Then he looked at Katakuri, "As for you, the Charlotte Family... if you want to humiliate yourselves again, remember to have Charlotte Linlin come here in person."

"You bastard!!"

Cracker roared.

The next instant, his expression changed drastically. He brandished his beloved sword to block a huge black sword coming straight at him, the powerful force pushing Cracker backward repeatedly.

Naito smiled, then looked up at Professor Zephyr in the sky, "Your Navy, not even sending out an Admiral, aren't you taking us too lightly?"

"World..."

Zephyr gritted his teeth.

"Well then, farewell, everyone."

Naito smiled slightly.

The next instant, the large ship launched itself at zero frames, its speed instantly reaching its limit. It transformed into a black streak and shot out, disappearing into the depths of the sky within a few breaths.

"Eh!!"

Queen was almost speechless. "What on earth is wrong with this guy?!"

That's too fast!

Is it even possible to travel this fast with a ship?

Jhin wore through his gloves because he clenched his fists so tightly.

The plan has completely failed.

This group is much more troublesome than I imagined.

Not only does it possess formidable frontal combat capabilities, but its mobility is also astonishing.

Even if the monsters of the New World were to personally intervene, they probably wouldn't be able to stop them.

However, World said he would visit Wano Country, so there's no reason for him to lie, right?

In that case, the situation isn't as bad as it seems.

"Teacher Zephyr..."

Naito gazed at the now empty sky, the direction the ship had gone, and thought, "Did I really hold them back?"

Zephyr shook his head. "That guy's abilities are just too troublesome."

However, Zephyr felt that something was amiss.

After all, they were from the same era, and he had dealt with World when he was young.

Putting aside his abilities, the World he knew was definitely not that kind of person!

Would something frozen for over twenty years undergo such changes?

What is going on?

However, while the doubts remain unresolved, there is one thing Zephyr can confirm.

It seems we can no longer pursue this group.