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Kaido, this guy… his natural talent alone is terrifying. He also ate the Cat-Cat Fruit, Mythical Zoan Type: Gryphon Form!
It's a high-tier Mythical Zoan.
With a Devil Fruit of this caliber…The power Kaido could unleash was beyond doubt.
And now, backed by the World Government?
The level he could reach was simply unimaginable.
BAM!
Kaido stepped forward, his gaze sharp and intense.
Around him stood numerous figures in pitch-black suits—Each one of them exuding a sinister aura, their twisted smiles making them look like demons.
It was as if…They had no emotions at all.
Only endless madness.
"ROAR!"
With a furious howl, they released shockwaves of terrifying power.
Kaido sneered, his voice rough and menacing. "King! How did the situation go?"
King replied coldly, "That brat Amaterasu escaped. The Charlotte Family is on their way. I didn't continue the chase."
Kaido nodded. "So those bastards will be here any moment."
BAM!
At that thought, Kaido tightened his grip on his massive kanabo.
His eyes gleamed with murderous intent.
"I still remember how those damn bastards ganged up on me?!"
"Heh—"
A cruel grin spread across Kaido's face.
A glint of pure bloodlust flashed in his eyes.
After he escaped from the battle earlier, he crossed paths with Garp, Sengoku, and Zephyr and was easily captured by them.
However, before the Navy sent him to prison, the World Government actually offered him a deal.
For Kaido, this was a golden opportunity.
A partnership with the World Government?
The benefits were massive.
King's cold voice broke the silence. "Kaido, should we wipe out the entire Lunarian Tribe?"
Kaido shook his head. "Not yet. We can't touch them for now—they still have their uses."
The two continued their discussion.
Originally, Kaido had planned to simply capture the Lunarian Tribe and be done with it.
But…He hadn't expected to run into King—A madman who matched his own taste perfectly.
After dozens of battles…King was finally subdued and became Kaido's first and strongest subordinate.
And what a monster he was!
Loyal.
Brutal. Even towards his own race.
"Hmm?"
At that moment…Kaido's brows furrowed slightly.
His expression twisted.
"ROAR!"
With a deafening roar, Kaido instantly transformed into his Gryphon form.
BOOM!
With a single breath, he unleashed a storm of wind and lightning.
SWOOSH!
Two blades slashed down—Cracker had blocked Kaido's attack.
But…Cracker's eyes narrowed, his body feeling the overwhelming pressure.
He muttered, "Second Brother… the last time we fought Kaido, how strong was he?"
Perospero answered, "Not that strong. We didn't need to worry too much."
This time.
Perospero's sharp gaze locked onto Kaido.
"Wororororo~~!" Kaido grinned wickedly. "Where are those five brats?! That crazy woman Linlin's kids who call themselves generals! I'm gonna kill them all!"
"ROAR!"
With another furious roar, Kaido's aura erupted like a raging storm.
CRACKLE!
It was Conqueror's Haki—pure, unrestrained dominance.
"Hmph!"
Cracker snorted coldly.
He stepped forward.
Unleashing his own terrifying Conqueror's Haki.
As their Conqueror's Haki clashed—Dark purple lightning erupted between them, crackling violently as it spread outward.
BOOM!!!
A massive shockwave exploded through the air.
Cracker staggered back a step, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"Impossible… How did Kaido get so strong in such a short time?!"
He honestly couldn't believe it.
Kaido's growth rate was insane.
His strength had skyrocketed…at an absurd rate.
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[Kaido's Status]
Title: Captain of the Beasts Pirates
Strength: Silver Rank 4 (Awakened his dragon Bloodline)
Potential: Gold Rank 3
Devil Fruit: Cat-Cat Fruit, Mythical Zoan Type: Gryphon Form
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Sitting casually with his legs crossed, Joey observed Kaido with a calm expression.
The system had already explained everything.
Now he knew why Kaido had become so much stronger.
"So that's it… Kaido is a descendant of the legendary Dragon Race."
"I always thought he was an oni, but now that makes more sense. At least with Kaido as an example, the Dragon Race should be real. Good!"
Behind him, Katakuri looked stunned. "Big Brother… Are you saying Kaido is actually a descendant of the legendary Dragon Race?!"
Joey nodded. "Kaido is a hybrid—half-Dragon, half-human. That's why he has such an extraordinary physique."
"Seems like when the World Government captured him, they found a way to awaken his Dragon bloodline. Now, he's at Silver Rank 4. At this level, he's on par with legends like Golden Lion, Whitebeard, Roger, Garp, Sengoku, and Zephyr."
Honestly…If his mother put in more effort, she could also reach Silver Rank 4.
But the problem was…She was just too damn lazy.
All the other powerhouses had already advanced.
Yet…Linlin was still stuck at the peak of Silver Rank 3.
If she worked even a third as hard as Katakuri…She wouldn't just hit Silver Rank 5 right now—She could reach Silver Rank 7 within 10 years.
And in 30 years…She could step into Gold Rank 1.
Becoming the strongest being in the world.
As for Katakuri?
Based on his calculations, he'd reach Gold Rank 1 in about 40 years.
Joey had laid the perfect foundation for his family.
The balance of Body, Soul, and Stand Power…was the foundation of the Charlotte family. And there were even powers like Haki and Devil Fruit.
Lost in thought, Joey shook his head and muttered, "Damn, I keep getting distracted. My mind drifts too much… The real issue here is Kaido! I need to figure out how to deal with him."
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Meanwhile, on the island below…
Katakuri's eyes gleamed with a crimson light as he scanned the island.
A moment later, he withdrew his gaze and reported, "Big Bro, there are about 80,000 people on the island. Around 300 of them share a similar aura with Amaterasu. The rest… their energy is violent, terrifying. They don't seem human. They feel more like some kind of monstrous beings."
"Hm?"
Joey frowned, surprised. "That sounds like… berserk beastmen?"
Katakuri pondered for a moment and nodded. "Yeah, Big Bro. That's exactly the feeling. But they're far more terrifying, on a completely different level."
"I see!" Joey mused. "Whether from the Alabasta Kingdom or the Germa Kingdom, they must've obtained the berserk beastmen's genes and modified them. With Dr. Vegapunk's skills, this wouldn't have been difficult."
Katakuri thought aloud, "So they've turned them into specialized soldiers… This is both an experiment and a means to stop us—killing two birds with one stone."
"Exactly!"
BOOM!
"Thunder Bagua!"
"Pretzel Roll"
Kaido and Cracker clashed instantly.
But within moments, Cracker was already being overwhelmed.
"Guardian Knight!"
Cracker immediately summoned his Stand.
Clang!
Kaido's spiked club smashed against Guardian Knight's shield but failed to break through.
Joey had already tested it before.
Guardian Knight could withstand attacks from enemies up to five ranks higher than Cracker himself.
At Silver Rank 1, Cracker's Stand could endure attacks up to Silver Rank 6.
As for Gold Rank? Well, that would be a problem for the future.
"Oh?"
Kaido narrowed his eyes, grinning viciously. "What the hell is this? It actually blocked my attack!"
ROAAAR!
"But it doesn't matter!" He laughed maniacally. "No matter what tricks you use, today I'll wipe out your entire Charlotte Family! Once you're dead, those fancy cloud Ships will be mine!"
ROOOOAR!
With Kaido's beastly roar, a deafening screech echoed through the sky.
Suddenly, at least ten thousand pterosaurs took flight, darkening the skies.
Everyone stared in disbelief.
"Holy shit!!!" Daifuku cursed. "Is this some kind of joke?"
Oven added, "Where the hell did he get ten thousand pterosaurs? Weren't these creatures extinct? Even if some survived on islands like Little Garden, there's no way there could be this many!"
CLAP!
At that moment, Joey stepped forward with his hands behind his back, speaking calmly, "It's actually quite simple. As long as you have one, Vegapunk can mass-produce an unlimited number of them. Looks like the World Government has officially completed its air force."
The others looked at Joey and Katakuri, still struggling to process what they were seeing.
WHOOSH!
Flapping his massive wings, King scanned the battlefield with burning eyes.
"You bastard!"
"Traitor!"
Amaterasu, overcome with rage, shouted, "King! You sold out your entire race! How can you do something like that?"
King simply stared at her coldly and replied, "You managed to escape, huh? Doesn't matter. You'll die here today."
"Heh."
Joey chuckled. "Kaido, you really think you've got me cornered?"
Honestly, Joey found this whole thing hilarious.
The sheer arrogance. It wasn't just an act—Kaido genuinely believed he was unbeatable.
Joey had assumed dealing with Kaido was worth taking seriously… as maybe he would prepare a big trap.
But it turned out…Kaido was just as reckless and overconfident as ever.
Did he really think that just because he had the World Government backing him, victory was guaranteed?
ROAAAR!
Kaido sneered, "Of course I'm confident! This time, I've made sure to be fully prepared. Honestly, your Charlotte Family's growth rate is a major headache."
"But do you have any idea how many people want you dead?"
A sinister grin spread across his face.
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