Kaido, you said you found Komurasaki—what exactly is going on? Did you bring her back?" Orochi suddenly snapped back to his senses, glancing around.
However, after repeatedly confirming that only Kaido was present, Orochi shrank back immediately.
"Kaido, I didn't expect you to learn how to lie and deceive me happily!"
But compared to Orochi, Kyoshiro narrowed his eyes slightly, showing a hint of concern.
Unlike him and Orochi, Kaido's intelligence network wasn't limited to Wano Country.
He also had considerable influence in the New World.
His sudden claim to have found Kouzuki Hiyori's whereabouts was probably not unfounded.
"Orochi, this is intelligence I obtained within the Whitebeard Pirates," Kaido said, casually pulling out a photo and tossing it onto the table.
"Although my men can't access the core of the Whitebeard Pirates, as members of the escort fleet, we also managed to secretly take a photo."
As a Yonko, whenever they set sail, besides their main battleship, there are also pirate ships patrolling around for security.
Kaido, being chosen by Whitebeard to join the flagship Moby Dick, couldn't get his men directly into the core of the Whitebeard Pirates.
But that didn't mean others on the escort ships couldn't do so.
This kind of operation was similar to Akainu sowing discord between Oda and Big Mom in the original story, or sneaking attacks on Whitebeard.
"This really is Komurasaki!" Orochi took the photo, his face lighting up with ecstasy.
"Kaido, what's going on? Why is Komurasaki outside Wano, and who is that big bald guy standing beside her?"
"He's standing so close to Komurasaki! I want to kill him!"
Seeing Orochi's murderous intent as soon as he opened his mouth, Kyoshiro's expression darkened.
He thought that Kouzuki Hiyori, after escaping Wano, would lay low for a while.
He never expected her to get on Whitebeard's ship so quickly,
and to be discovered by Kaido's men.
If Kaido really pursued this matter, Kouzuki Hiyori might not even have encountered Skull Demon before being taken back.
Thinking of this, Kyoshiro was the first to speak: "Orochi, don't be impulsive."
"The New World isn't comparable to Wano. Similar-looking people do appear from time to time."
"Moreover, Komurasaki has wealth and status in Wano—why would she run outside to suffer unless..."
"Unless she has other motives?" Kaido said in a deep voice.
"Kurozumi, your guess isn't wrong. If this person really is Komurasaki, she even boarded the Moby Dick."
"Don't forget, Oden was once part of Whitebeard's crew. There might be some connection there."
Seeing Orochi's expression suddenly change and Kurozumi's jaw stiffen, Kyoshiro's face twitched.
He hadn't expected that shifting the topic would make it even more sensitive.
This was basically shooting himself in the foot.
After his expression flickered several times, a series of thoughts flashed through Kyoshiro's mind: "Lord Kaido, I think regardless of whether this woman is Komurasaki or not, this matter could involve Whitebeard, another Yonko."
"I believe Lord Kaido isn't afraid of Whitebeard, but if we act rashly and come into conflict with the Whitebeard Pirates, it might affect your forces' development—especially your artificial Devil Fruit army."
He then smiled and said: "We can use others to investigate her identity first, then take action."
After this, Kaido fell into contemplation.
Orochi was the first to speak: "Kaido, Kurozumi is right. Don't ruin our control of Wano over outside matters."
"Don't you have many people outside who can handle this? Let them probe and deal with it."
"Probing?"
Kaido frowned, glancing at the bald man in the photo. "You all have a point."
"I'll have Doflamingo negotiate with this guy later. If we can't figure out the truth, and Whitebeard's old man keeps pestering us, I might as well go to sleep."
"But if that woman really is Komurasaki, I will make her regret leaving Wano. I'll make that useless Queen cry his eyes out!"
In Wano, besides Orochi, the biggest fan of Kouzuki Hiyori was Kozuki Oden, one of the Three Disasters.
In the original story, upon learning that Kouzuki Hiyori was killed by Kyoshiro, Queen held a memorial service himself in the Rabbit Bowl.
Now, the Beasts Pirates were suffering successive setbacks at Laxus' hands, leading to a weakness in their strength.
If at this critical moment, even Queen faltered, Kaido, who is known for his straightforwardness, would be the one to suffer.
Leaving this aside, Kaido once again activated his Devil Fruit ability, shifting into dragon form.
With a fierce crack of air, he soared into the sky.
Kyoshiro secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Kaido entrusting this matter to Doflamingo was also a way to give Kouzuki Hiyori a chance to breathe.
Now, Kyoshiro hoped that the big bald man accompanying the princess could become stronger.
At least, he could buy time for Kouzuki Hiyori to meet Skull Demon or seek help, before being defeated or killed by Doflamingo.
In the coming period, Kyoshiro knew he couldn't be idle either.
Whether the plan succeeded or not, he had to support Kouzuki Hiyori.
Recently, Jack set sail to seek revenge on Laxus.
The Six Flying Dragons also went to sea, aiming to bring back Escanor's head.
This greatly weakened the top combat power of the Kaido group.
Kyoshiro saw a glimmer of opportunity.
If he could seize this chance, and Kouzuki Hiyori returned safely, he was confident he could orchestrate a brilliant coordinated attack.
"Alright, Kurozumi. Be sure to pay close attention to Komurasaki," Orochi, recovering from his grief, grinned like a sneering fox. "If this woman really isn't Komurasaki..."
"This general will also have that clown bring her to Wano to fill the void left by Komurasaki."
"Hahaha, coming up with this plan, I realize I truly am a genius!"
Watching Orochi turn and walk away after saying this, Kyoshiro's narrowed eyes gradually relaxed.
Rubbing his aching head, he turned to leave.
His current task was to try and find those lost swordsmen.
Following Kaido's command, in the entrance of the Dressrosa Kingdom in the New World, a ship flying the Don Quixote family flag quickly docked.
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