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As a Mythical Zoan‑type user, Kaido possessed extraordinary advantages in this regard.
It was said that over the years, countless enemies—marines, rival pirates, and even agents of the World Government—had captured him more than once.
Every time, they had tried every possible means to end his life. Yet without exception, they had all failed. Kaido always survived.
In fact, even Kaido himself seemed unable to kill himself. He traveled across the entire world, searching tirelessly for some way to bring about his own death—it was his greatest obsession.
Strangely enough, despite this overwhelming desire for self‑destruction, he still worked relentlessly to expand and strengthen his crew.
But regardless of his motives, the Beasts Pirates remained a formidable force, and Kaido himself was an opponent worthy of El's full attention.
Having only just parted ways with the Whitebeard Pirates, El had not expected to encounter the Beasts Pirates so soon.
And knowing El's character, there was no way he would simply let this opportunity pass.
"Wait a minute…"
Doflamingo fell silent as he watched El order their ship to draw closer.
From his perspective, provoking someone as dangerous as Kaido was the last thing they should do.
But he had forgotten—this was no longer his own crew. El feared no Emperor.
Whether Whitebeard or Kaido, they were merely stepping stones on his path to the top.
The only question was whether he would challenge them now or later.
Meanwhile, the Beasts Pirates had also noticed the approaching vessel.
The Beasts Pirates stood at the absolute peak of power in the New World.
There were very few forces anywhere in the world capable of standing against them.
Yet even the Four Emperors were not entirely without rivals.
The Beasts Pirates, for example, had long‑standing tensions with the Red‑Hair Pirates—whenever the two met, a massive battle was inevitable.
Still, the New World was vast, and such encounters were rare.
Besides, the Beasts Pirates had firmly established their strongholds and had been building their power there for years.
Recently, they had also begun preparing for even greater plans, making their presence even more stable.
Yet no matter how settled they were, their strength and reputation remained unchanged.
It was rare for such a mighty crew to face anyone bold enough to challenge them.
Now, however, here came a ship sailing straight toward them.
"Who dares approach? Can't they see our flag?"
To enter their territory without permission was an insult to the Beasts Pirates.
And on board their ship near Dressrosa were no ordinary figures—two of the crew's three top commanders, known as the All‑Stars, stood alongside their captain Kaido.
First there was King the Wildfire, then Queen the Plague, and finally the youngest, Jack the Drought.
These three held authority and power second only to Kaido himself.
And right now, both Queen and Jack were present on this very vessel.
Sending two of their highest‑ranking officers at once suggested that the Beasts Pirates might be looking to expand their influence beyond Wano Country and claim more territory across the New World.
Given their standing, it was well within their reach—provided they planned carefully.
But their true purpose here remained unknown. El's intention in drawing closer was simply to find out what they were up to.
"Have we stayed out of the spotlight for so long that pirates in the New World have forgotten just how terrifying we are?"
The speaker was a large, round‑bodied man standing at the bow.
Though he looked comical and slow, he was in fact Queen the Plague, one of the three All‑Stars.
"Queen‑san, let me go and take care of these intruders!"
The man beside him was no ordinary subordinate either.
This was Jack the Drought, the youngest of the three All‑Stars.
Though he was often considered the weakest among them, his strength still placed him among the very elite of the New World.
Most of the Beasts Pirates' top officers were Zoan‑type Devil Fruit users, and many possessed rare and special varieties.
Zoan‑type fruits were the most numerous of all Devil Fruit categories.
For a long time, however, they were widely looked down upon.
They granted less destructive power than Logia types, and fewer versatile abilities than Paramecia types.
To many, they seemed like a poor trade—only offering increased physical strength, better recovery, and the ability to transform into an animal.
Even when awakened, Zoan‑type users gained immense power and endurance, but true awakening was extremely rare.
But this was only true for ordinary Zoan fruits. When it came to the more special and legendary varieties, the old assumptions no longer held.
Whoever said Zoan‑type was the weakest category?
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