Watching the Kaido who had fallen into madness, Rosse only smiled and quietly observed.
As for Kaido's analysis, Rosse could only say, 'The result was all correct, the analysis was all wrong.'
The reason he was able to reach the level of SS rank wasn't because he tricked fate into giving it to him, but because of his own actions and hard work time after time.
Most importantly, before reaching SS rank, Rosse himself hadn't even thought that the key to breaking through was fate.
To reach SS rank, either you become the King of the World, or you walk all the way to the very end like Luffy, both of which are paths that break the norm.
But the former is breaking the norm through forcibly relying on the masses, while the latter is breaking it through the favor of heaven and earth.
Often, when the former appears for too long, the corresponding latter will emerge.
Luffy's appearance and mission were also for the sake of overthrowing the World Government, overthrowing that illegitimate King of the World.
Of course, Kaido's method wasn't completely unworkable either.
If Rosse had already known the essence of SS rank, and if he didn't have the system's help, then without a doubt he would've acted according to Kaido's method.
This world isn't so small that it can't contain three SS ranks, especially since Luffy hasn't yet taken his place.
By changing people's perception, he would most likely be able to take part of the fate originally belonging to Luffy, thereby rising to SS rank.
But at the same time, this also meant he would be bound by that fate, forced to overthrow the World Government and rebuild a new order.
And if he didn't walk in that direction, then that fate borrowed from the favor of heaven and earth could very well turn into poison that took his life.
After learning the meaning of fate, Rosse didn't feel uneasy. Instead, he found it even more interesting.
The greatest joy in life, naturally, is to contend.
Contend with people for gain, contend with heaven and earth for gain, contend with all things for gain.
Heaven and earth are not invincible.
At the very least, the one sitting on the throne achieved it with a trick.
If that one could do it, naturally, he could do it too.
The will of the world was of course countless times stronger than him. Even the fruit he had eaten was a manifestation of this world's rules.
But since there was heaven and earth's favor, since there was a child of destiny, that proved heaven and earth were not without desire.
Rosse very much wanted to know what it was this world desired—and whether he could defy the heavens halfway.
"Heh! Say it, what do you want me to do?"
This time, Kaido didn't try to guess anymore, but directly asked his question.
Some things were not meant for him to know.
Or rather, he didn't even have the qualification to know.
As for matters of fate, if Rosse didn't speak, then for his entire life he might never know.
Maybe just like Rosse said, twenty years later he'd encounter the reincarnation of Joy Boy somewhere, and then no matter what he'd be unable to beat the opponent, finally being defeated by the other in some laughable way.
Now that Rosse had said it, and had even personally brought him here, to look upon the altered Poneglyphs of history, this proved Rosse had some use for him.
But what that use was, he didn't know. And even if Rosse told him, it might not be Rosse's true intent.
The gap in information, the pure difference in schemes... The Kaido right now was very rational, and he was very clear that in every respect, he had no advantage.
If Rosse wanted him to enter the game, then the moment he came here, he had already entered.
Just like those fools who went to the Holy Land, sold off and still happy about it.
"You don't need to do anything, I just want you to be a witness. Oh, right, twenty years from now, the child of destiny is Dragon's son."
Rosse smiled faintly, directly pointing the person out.
"Heh!"
Kaido narrowed his eyes slightly, but in his heart didn't try to guess Rosse's intent.
Since they weren't on the same level, there was no need to think about what Rosse's thoughts were.
If you can't figure it out, then it's meaningless.
For all he knew, however he thought now, it might already be within Rosse's expectations.
Whether he pondered deeply, or acted recklessly, perhaps it was all already accounted for in Rosse's calculations.
This wasn't to say Rosse could predict his every thought, but Kaido believed that no matter what action he took, Rosse would make it so that he acted according to Rosse's will.
This was the understanding Kaido had of Rosse at this very moment.
"I understand. I'll remember this matter in my heart," Kaido lowered his eyes, simply remembering the information Rosse had given him.
If it weren't for Rosse being overwhelmingly powerful in every respect, he might've been shocked at the news itself.
But with Rosse here, everything felt dull and tasteless.
The child of destiny hadn't even been born yet, and Rosse had already calculated exactly who it would be.
In this situation, he couldn't imagine how the other side was supposed to win.
Perhaps only heaven itself could play a match against Rosse.
And as for himself, at most he was just a chess piece in Rosse's hand.
But in this match of contending against heaven, even being a chess piece was enough to make one's blood boil.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA!"
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[East Blue, Goa Kingdom, Foosha Village, inside a Small House]
"Dragon!"
Just as Dragon had hung up the Den Den Mushi, a gentle yet joyous voice came from his side.
"Mm?", Dragon turned his head, looking at his wife's face full of joy, a little curious about what good news she had heard.
After the incident at the Fishman Kingdom, he had completely hidden himself, secretly manipulating things remotely through the Den Den Mushi.
As for himself, he had returned to the East Blue, and returned to his wife's side.
In the past year, though he had been constantly on the move, by chance he and she had ended up together.
Although he couldn't give his wife a grand wedding, the two had already become husband and wife in truth.
"Dragon, we're having a child."
"Mm… a child… we're having a child!", Dragon's mind had still been focused on how to cause trouble for the World Government. But hearing his wife's words, he was stunned for a moment.
Then came unparalleled joy.
He suddenly stood up, holding his wife tightly.
Whether him or Garp, both of them were on the World Government's blacklist now, dying any day would be normal.
If not for his wife having originally been a Revolutionary Army member, he might never have even considered ending up with her.
And now, not only did he have a wife, he was going to have a child. This without a doubt gave Dragon even greater encouragement.
"This is heaven's blessing for us, giving me such a beautiful gift in this difficult time," Dragon's face was full of smiles.
"Yes, the doctor said it's most likely a boy. Should we give him a name?", Dragon's wife's face carried a gentle smile.
She had always believed that only Dragon was the best man.
She had joined the Revolutionary Army because, in her most desperate moment, Dragon had saved her.
Being able to end up together with Dragon in the end, she was truly happy.
As for the child's name, it was as though Dragon had long since thought it over. Without hesitation, he immediately said:
"If it's a boy, then name him Luffy. If it's a girl, then name her Lucy!"
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