"So, Miss Yamato, have you gotten a feel for what I've experienced? That feeling where you're at home doing nothing, yet your bounty skyrockets like it's flying."
Zeraora went home to visit his family, and Kuzan went back to where he lives to see Camel. After they both left, Queen actually came looking for her on his own.
As a seasoned scapegoat, he could tell at a glance how Yamato's bounty had risen. The newspaper didn't say it outright, but it was clearly nudging people to think in Yamato's direction.
Zeraora and Shayna are clearly members of the Beasts Pirates. In that situation, if they don't name names and only mention "ice," anyone with some knowledge will easily associate it with Yamato.
"Ah, I don't feel anything."
"No… no feeling?"
"Yeah. It's just a bounty. Those guys can't beat me anyway; a little more or a little less makes no difference. What was more nice is that place where there wasn't a bounty."
Yamato suddenly felt a bit nostalgic for her self on the other side; without a bounty, she could even visit Marine Headquarters without being stopped.
Here, she could do that too, but how to get in was uncertain; as for leaving, she would definitely have to fight her way out.
Queen had forgotten a key point: there was a fundamental difference between him and Yamato.
His bounty was raised for something that he didn't do, even reaching a level that didn't belong to him, while Yamato's was earned step-by-step, forged under Kaido's fists and kanabo.
A bounty can only serve as a partial reflection of one's strength. There are always cases where the amount doesn't match the reality. But Yamato can shoulder an amount like this, so naturally she doesn't care about the blame that comes with it.
"No, wait, then why does your face look so conflicted?"
"Hm? Obviously because of this."
Yamato pulled out a Vivre Card; the degree to which the paper was pulsing was enough to show its owner was approaching.
"That b*stard father is returning. How could I possibly be happy? He's been gone so long this time; who knows what new tricks he has come up with!"
At that, Yamato was full of anger; the happy days when Kaido wasn't around were always so short.
"Boss Kaido is coming back? That really isn't good news."
Queen still remembered Hawkins's divination. Based on his analysis of his own bad luck, if Shayna continued her vacation, then the root of his misfortune would most likely be related to Kaido.
Whether this crisis could be defused might depend on Yamato.
Queen didn't realize that at this moment Yamato had the same idea as he did, just with the roles switched.
After learning that Kaido was about to return, Queen used having reached a critical point in his research as a reason to lock himself in the lab and begin a special period of seclusion, while Yamato searched around Onigashima for a while and finally found Bao Huang.
"Oni Princess, is there something you need?"
Hugging a large notebook to her chest, Bao Huang's eyes showed a hint of fear. Yamato was truly frightening at the moment; anyone would be scared with Yamato laying her kanabo across their neck.
Even if Yamato's kanabo had no spikes, it didn't affect the power of her swing.
"You arrange Father's schedule, right? Hand over his itinerary to me, don't leave out a single thing!"
"Oni Princess, that kind of thing doesn't exist."
"Aren't you his secretary? Don't lie to me, or the consequences will be very severe."
Seeing that Bao Huang was unmoved, Yamato made an even fiercer expression, and Bao Huang could only helplessly hand the large notebook to Yamato.
"Oni Princess, you know Governor-General Kaido's temperament, would he ever listen to my arrangements?
You've got the order backwards. It's not that I make arrangements for Governor-General Kaido; only after Governor-General Kaido has made a decision can I work out a reasonable schedule. If you don't believe me, see for yourself."
This notebook was made according to Kaido's size. In Bao Huang's hands, it was like a giant mountaineering bag, and even in Yamato's hands, it was still oversized.
Not finding what she wanted on it, Yamato finally let go of Bao Huang. Just then, the Den Den Mushi on Bao Huang rang.
"Oni Princess, Governor-General Kaido just sent me a message saying he'll be back soon, and he also said he wants to have dinner with you tonight."
"Hah??"
In one of the rooms on Onigashima, Kaido and Yamato sat on the floor together. The food on the table was all Wano Country's local cuisine. They looked like a loving father and filial daughter; if one ignored the weapons lying beside them.
Both Kaido or Yamato had Hassaikai and Takeru close at hand, so if there is a sudden situation, they can react immediately.
Yamato held a pair of chopsticks, silently shoveling food into her mouth, but her eyes never left Kaido. She felt there was a conspiracy here.
It would be normal for a father who had been away to come home and eat with his daughter, but when it came to Kaido, it was different.
"Yamato, soy sauce."
"What about soy sauce? The pork cutlet's fried pretty well today."
"I mean, give me the soy sauce."
Hearing Kaido's request, Yamato remained unmoved. She simply sped up her chopsticks, finishing the food in her bowl.
"Get it yourself, it's clearly closer to you."
Even as she said this, Yamato had already put down her bowl and chopsticks, reaching for her weapon. She had already sensed Kaido's intention, the so-called soy sauce was nothing but a pretext.
Even if it wasn't soy sauce, it could just as easily have been wasabi or grapefruit.
Since trouble was bound to come sooner or later, she might as well eat her fill first and then start fighting directly.
And things went exactly as she expected. The so-called dinner was nothing but a "Hongmen Banquet" targeting her. [TN: The "Hongmen Banquet" is a Chinese idiom that refers to a situation where a seemingly friendly gathering or banquet is actually a trap or a treacherous situation disguised as hospitality. It originates from a historical event where a rebel leader called Xiang Yu invited his rival Liu Bang to a banquet with the intent to assassinate him.]
Only, Kaido didn't need executioners. He could handle it himself.
"Looks like you've forgotten what respect means in this time apart. Let me teach you properly, Thunder Bagua!"
"Cut the crap! You're just looking for an excuse, Thunder Bagua!"
Their kanabos clashed, and Kaido revealed a triumphant smile. The next instant, their weapons smashed into the nearby wall. Onigashima's outer wall was smashed open once again. Alarms blared throughout Onigashima, and all the pirates immediately stirred into action.
"You b*stard father, what the hell are you doing?!"
Yamato had thought Kaido was just looking for an excuse to fight her, but just now, when he swung his kanabo, it seemed like Kaido wanted a direct clash of strength. In reality, however, he guided Yamato's power to slam towards the side instead.
"Worororo, you've figured it out, haven't you? You're still too naive, Yamato."
Kaido was proud of his plan's success, but in the next instant, he suddenly vanished, replaced by Arceus's figure.
"Dad? Listen to me, this was all that b*stard father's doing, it has nothing to do with me!!"
"I know."
"Phew, that's a relief—"
Yamato hadn't expected Kaido to lure her into wrecking the place. That was ridiculously outrageous. Luckily, Arceus had seen the truth.
"Dad, where did you send my father?"
"A very special place. As for what happens next, you're on your own."
"On my own?? Wait, Dad, don't leave! Explain it clearly!"
Watching Arceus turn to leave, Yamato rushed after him. This cryptic behavior was making her feel anxious.
At this moment, Kaido had already realized something was wrong. In Onigashima, the only one who could catch him off guard was Arceus. Looking around at the unfamiliar environment, he was sure this was Arceus's work, though he didn't know his intentions.
"This realistic sensation… is it similar to that brat's Dragon Dimension training?"
Pinching his own arm, and after making some judgment, Kaido began observing his surroundings. It seemed to be a deserted island, with no signs of human presence around. The dark-blue seawater was crystal clear.
Just as he was about to explore further, everything changed.
The sea on his left grew dark, and a gigantic whale revealed its body from within. Red stripes wound around its body, and with its appearance, the sea level immediately began to surge upward.
Meanwhile, on the other side, a monster as massive as a mountain emerged from the sea. Though it came from the sea, every place it set foot upon instantly transformed into land.
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