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"Hakai!!!"
The shockwave pierced the sky!
When the smoke and dust cleared, the Azure Dragon was coiled in a serpentine formation, all its scales lifted, and blood gushed out from the gaps like a fountain.
In an instant, its body was dyed red with blood.
"Wororororo."
The Azure Dragon roared, raising its head, looking down at Daichi and Yamato, panting heavily, its eyes filled with shock.
When did these two master Hakai!
It hurts—his whole body is hurt!
He was almost killed!
"You actually withstood it?"
Daichi raised an eyebrow and lifted his weapon again.
"Yamato, one more time!"
"Right!"
Yamato excitedly raised her kanabo.
For some reason, this battle felt exceptionally comfortable. The more she fought, the better her condition became, as if she had endless strength.
A feeling of pure exhilaration!
She could still fight!
Seeing his daughter and son-in-law assume the stance for Hakai again, Kaido's face turned green, and he quickly roared.
"Stop!"
"Huh???"
Daichi and Yamato paused.
"Wororororo!"
Kaido gritted his teeth and roared, his body slowly shrinking back to human form, blood flowing from all over his body. He was clearly severely injured and a little unsteady on his feet.
"Daichi, Yamato."
Facing the couple who still wanted to fight, Kaido showed a smile uglier than crying. "Let's stop here today. I acknowledge your strength!"
"Alright."
Daichi knew when to stop.
After all, Kaido was the Governor, so he couldn't show weakness in front of his subordinates. His and Yamato's joint effort was to save brother Kaido's dignity.
After thinking for a moment, Daichi whispered a reminder.
"Yamato, sit down and rest for a while."
"Huh?"
Yamato didn't understand, but seeing Daichi sit down with a tired, heavily panting expression, she quickly followed suit.
This scene fell into the eyes of the subordinates.
"So strong!"
"They're evenly matched with Governor Kaido!"
"Supreme Commander Daichi and Princess Yamato's strength is incredible!"
"We Beast Pirates have two Yonko!"
The pirates were excited.
In their limited perception, Boss Kaido was the strongest existence and could never lose to anyone.
Supreme Commander Daichi was equally powerful—there was no doubt about that—but teaming up with Princess Yamato, they were actually able to fight Boss Kaido to a draw, and even gain a slight upper hand.
It was unexpected yet reasonable.
As expected of the next Governor of the Beast Pirates!
"Wororororo! Bring me some sake!"
"Oh oh oh!!!"
The pirates roared excitedly, carrying large amounts of fine wine and delicacies to the battlefield.
Kaido gulped down sake, alleviating the pain in his body, his gaze at Daichi filled with both satisfaction and a touch of melancholy.
This kid had truly caught up to him.
If it were a one-on-one fight, he didn't think he would lose, but to win against Daichi, he probably really had to fight with his life on the line.
Had he also become a remnant of the old era?
Linlin...
Kaido took another big gulp of sake, then glared at Daichi. "You brat, you're really making me feel older and older."
"Kaido, everyone gets old."
Daichi pulled Yamato to his side and said with a chuckle. "Don't worry, Yamato and I will take care of you in your old age."
"Hmph!"
Kaido snorted coldly.
The brat's wings had hardened. He was already disrespecting him so quickly.
After drinking for a while, Kaido felt the drunkenness coming on, transformed into his Azure Dragon form, and soared into the sky, flying out toward the sea.
Daichi quickly stood up and called out.
"Kaido, where are you going?"
"Wororororo! To clear my head!"
Kaido left without looking back.
Clear his head?
Daichi withdrew his gaze, stroking his chin.
Looking at the direction Kaido left in, it seemed to be toward Totto Land. Could it be that he was hit hard and wanted to reminisce with Big Mom?
Ah, empty nesters need care.
Yamato tugged at Daichi's sleeve and asked happily. "Daichi, did we win just now?"
"Sort of."
Daichi nodded with a smile.
"Wahahaha! That's great!"
Yamato smiled brightly, and as she smiled, she suddenly burst into tears, sobbing in Daichi's arms.
She had finally defeated her father.
Although it was a joint effort with Daichi, it could only be considered half a win.
But half a win was still a win.
From the age of eight until now, almost twenty years had passed. She had lost countless times, and finally, she had won once.
After crying for a while, Yamato awkwardly sat up straight, wiped her swollen eyes, and sniffled.
"Thank you, Daichi."
"Mm."
Daichi ruffled Yamato's hair.
Having Kaido as a father, this girl really had it tough.
On the other side, at Hachinosu Port.
A smuggling ship from a certain country docked.
Inside the cabin, the King and nobles were tied up, and facing the pirates who had hijacked them, the King roared in anger.
"I'll burn you all to death!"
Law looked at the King indifferently.
He had received intelligence that a Road Poneglyph had appeared on Hachinosu.
Arriving in the New World meant the journey had reached its end. To further find the One Piece, one must gather all four Road Poneglyphs.
Although he didn't know if the Poneglyph on Hachinosu was actually a Road Poneglyph, he couldn't miss it if there was even a slight possibility.
Therefore, he hijacked the ship he was on, intending to secretly infiltrate Hachinosu, but he didn't expect this ship to be a smuggling vessel from a certain country, and that there were also a King and nobles on board.
It was foreseeable that the Marines would act, and as the main culprit for kidnapping royalty, he would inevitably become the Marines' primary target.
Things were getting troublesome.
According to his plan, it was best not to attract anyone's attention, as Hachinosu was not a safe place.
"Captain!"
Bepo and a group of crew members excitedly entered the cabin, each holding a large pile of treasure, clearly having gained a lot.
"There's so much treasure on this ship!"
"I know."
Law had little interest in treasure. He was currently only concerned with the Road Poneglyph and how to escape afterward.
Hachinosu was Beast Pirates territory. Minor skirmishes were fine, but causing too much trouble would offend the Beast Pirates.
Plus, the Marines' pursuit.
If they offended both sides, they would be unable to move an inch in the future.
"Captain, we have trouble!"
The lookout burst into the cabin, reporting anxiously. "A large number of pirates have come, and they seem to have a deal with this ship!"
"Prepare for battle!"
Law's face was grim.
When he discovered the ship was a smuggling vessel, he had already anticipated this situation, as smuggling ships definitely had trading partners.
Conflict was unavoidable.
However, he thought of a solution.
"Room!"
A disturbance quickly erupted in the port.
On the other side of the island, the four-person SWORD team secretly docked their small wooden boat and climbed up along the reefs.
"I really don't want to come here!"
"Me too!"
Peacock and Grus exchanged glances, and bad memories flooded their minds. If they could, they would never want to come to Hachinosu in their lives.
"Peacock-senpai, Grus-senpai!"
Koby followed below, reminding the two senpai. "We need to hurry. We just received news that the Cozia Royal Family's ship has arrived at the port, and Trafalgar Law has also appeared!"
Their mission was to protect the nobles and civilians on the ship!