Chapter 141: Kaido's Reluctance! Unrest in Wano Country
"That one is my crew member."
"And currently, my only one."
Lotte raised an eyebrow toward Whitebeard, speaking in a calm tone as he beckoned toward Toki.
Whitebeard's face showed surprise upon hearing this. He focused once more on sizing up Toki.
He couldn't help feeling puzzled in his heart.
What ability could this seemingly frail girl possibly have to be taken as a crew member by Lotte?
But he knew that since Lotte had chosen her, there must be a reason—otherwise, he wouldn't have made such a decision.
Whitebeard turned to Marco.
"Make sure to treat this young lady well later. Pops has some things to discuss with this old friend. You guys go on with your own tasks."
Marco nodded quickly.
Toki, hearing her captain call her over, immediately stepped forward and walked toward the Whitebeard Pirates.
She couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief in her heart.
That battle earlier had looked so intense, but it finally ended with a clear winner. Her captain truly deserved his title as the man with the highest bounty!
Dealing with that samurai had been effortless.
Lotte then gave instructions.
"Toki, stay on the ship for now. Marco will arrange your accommodations later."
"I have some things to discuss with this old friend."
"Tomorrow, I'll officially take you into Wano Country."
Toki obediently nodded upon hearing this.
After all, her captain had been a legendary figure ten years ago. After suddenly disappearing for a decade, there were surely many matters to discuss.
Marco stepped forward as well.
He gave a slight bow toward Toki, then led her toward the Moby Dick.
Though parts of the ship were damaged now, daily living was still no problem at all. Even though Marco and the others were extremely curious.
About who this masked man really was.
But since Pops had already said so, they didn't dare ask too much.
Lotte and Whitebeard
Exchanged a glance, then moved in tacit understanding and walked together toward the Moby Dick.
...
The sky gradually darkened.
In the evening, far from Wano Country.
A large ship flying the Beasts Pirates flag sailed quietly. Several pirates at the bow looked at the intelligence report in their hands.
They couldn't help frowning.
"Whitebeard actually reached Wano Country—the place Kaido-sama told us to monitor. If that guy claims Wano as his territory, it'll be big trouble."
"Not only that, there seems to be a mysterious masked man who appeared. His strength apparently surpassed even the Kuri daimyo Kozuki Oden."
"We need to report this to the boss quickly."
Several years ago.
When Kaido's wings were still not fully grown, he had already set his sights on Wano Country. If he could occupy it, he'd gain a solid foothold in the New World.
Moreover, because Wano was a closed country.
Any events there would ripple through the New World quietly and unnoticed.
Wano's most famous genius,
Kozuki Oden's information had naturally been collected by the Beasts Pirates.
The leading pirate exchanged glances with the others.
In the end, they decided to leave this matter to the boss.
And when Kaido received the news.
He was currently standing atop a newly destroyed village, letting the surrounding flames burn freely—they had no effect on him.
The pirates were blocked outside the wall of fire and didn't dare approach. They could only shout loudly toward the massive figure.
"Boss!"
"What should we do next?!"
"Do we need to head back and deal with Wano first?!"
Kaido narrowed his eyes slightly.
From the intelligence, the Whitebeard Pirates had only run aground in Wano by accident. It shouldn't greatly interfere with his plans.
As for Kozuki Oden.
Though his strength was indeed impressive, it was still a step below Kaido's.
Moreover, that guy had always longed to set sail. If this time he could be made to leave obediently, it would actually be good news for Kaido's plan.
"No need to pay too much attention to that brat Kozuki Oden. Whitebeard won't set his sights on Wano either."
"No reason to be overly tense."
Kaido said calmly.
Now that his strength had grown even further, from any angle, he no longer needed to be as cautious as before.
Moreover, during his time in the Rocks Pirates, he had come to understand Whitebeard's personality quite well. A guy without ambition wouldn't be interested in Wano.
What he was somewhat wary of now
Was that suddenly appearing mysterious masked man who had actually defeated Kozuki Oden head-on.
He had no idea when such a figure had appeared in the Whitebeard Pirates—it was simply unbelievable.
Thinking of this,
He immediately spoke to the other pirates without hesitation.
"Split off some of your men from now on and investigate that masked man. No matter what, you must find out his true identity."
"Got it?!"
As Kaido's deep shout rang out.
An astonishing aura instantly exploded from his body. The surrounding flames flickered and were instantly extinguished. The other pirates hurriedly nodded.
"Don't worry, boss!"
"Our spies in Wano will do everything to uncover the masked man's identity!"
Their hearts were filled with shock.
Their boss's strength seemed to have grown even stronger. At this point, even compared to the most top-tier great pirates, he probably wouldn't fall behind!
The Beasts Pirates
Were destined to become one of the absolute top pirate crews!
Watching the pirates resume their busy work, Kaido let out a cold snort, picked up his kanabo, slowly stood up, and looked around.
In the destroyed village.
Among the ruined walls, some bounty posters caught Kaido's eye.
Charlotte Linlin, Whitebeard Newgate, Kaido himself, and others were all posted side by side.
Kaido scanned over them.
Suddenly, his pupils contracted sharply.
At the very top of the wall, above all the other pirates, was the one known as the Azure Emperor—Lotte.
Even though he had disappeared for ten full years,
This 5 billion berry bounty poster was still there, reminding everyone—including Kaido.
This made Kaido clench his fist tightly.
He suddenly let out a cold snort.
"Just you wait, Lotte. I'll eventually start the greatest war in the world. When that time comes, I'll definitely surpass everything you've ever done."
"This time, I won't lose to you again!"
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