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The streets were filled with thick smoke, and bodies and blood were visible everywhere.
Buildings collapsed under the ravages of the great fire.
Even though our side had nearly ten thousand troops, and the opponent was only one person, the situation was strangely one-sided.
Reckton's face was ashen, a cross-shaped vein pulsed on his forehead, his knuckles cracked as he clenched his fists, and he trembled with rage.
Kaido swung his spiked club, and with a single sweep, large numbers of soldiers flew up like paper, screaming repeatedly.
With each swing of his blood-soaked spiked club, soldiers who grazed it were wounded, and those who bumped it died!
Looking around, thousands of soldiers lay in pools of blood, and the remaining soldiers were filled with fear, shrinking back... It was like a bucket of cold water mercilessly poured over their heads, stunning these once-aggressive soldiers.
"Woro-roro-roro, come on, why aren't you coming?! Hey, I haven't even started warming up yet?!"
Kaido scanned the soldiers present, who turned pale with fright and hastily averted their gaze.
That demonic face was seared into their minds, becoming an unshakeable shadow hanging over them!
Army Commander Frank was furious, roaring, "What are you all standing around for?! Go! All of you, go! Where is your honor as Kingdom warriors?!"
The soldiers hung their heads in shame, standing rooted to the spot.
Army Commander Frank hated their inaction, gripping his golden longsword tightly, glaring at Kaido, his eyes burning with anger that transformed into a fierce fighting spirit: "Get out of the Oren Kingdom, Kaido! This is not where you belong!"
Bang!
Kaido struck the ground with his spiked club, sending bricks and stones flying: "Compared to the others, you have some courage, but... you are too weak."
Army Commander Frank was enraged and humiliated, wielding his sword with both hands, he charged towards Kaido with heavy steps.
Like an enraged rhinoceros, he swung a powerful, heavy blow, fiercely striking at Kaido's head: "Die—Round Dance!"
It was his full power from the start; Army Commander Frank poured all his strength and conviction into the golden greatsword!
This sword strike of his could easily cut through a building!
Army Commander Frank saw Kaido remain motionless, and immediately laughed triumphantly.
But soon, he couldn't laugh anymore.
Kaido opened his mouth and suddenly bit down on the golden greatsword!
"How is that possible?!"
The smile on Army Commander Frank's face froze, he exerted force with both hands, his face flushed red like a pig's liver, and the greatsword in his hand could not advance another inch.
Crack!
Kaido applied a little force, and the meticulously crafted greatsword snapped into two under his sharp teeth.
Army Commander Frank was in disbelief.
Kaido, with the metal shards still in his mouth, squinted at the dumbfounded Army Commander Frank.
Spit!
The metal shard transformed into a streak of light, piercing through Army Commander Frank's throat.
Army Commander Frank's eyes widened, he clutched his profusely bleeding neck, his body temperature rapidly dropping, and a rapid, gurgling gasp escaped his throat as blood seeped through his fingers.
He struggled for a long time, eventually falling powerlessly to the ground, his bright white armor stained with blood, a pool of blood spreading beneath him.
"Army Commander Frank has fallen!"
The entire army was in an uproar, their already wavering hearts could no longer stop the growth of fear.
The soldiers were horrified, their fighting spirit collapsing like a flood, they abandoned their armor and weapons, fleeing in panic, scrambling over each other.
For a moment, there was pushing and trampling, and the entire army fell into chaos.
Reckton watched the soldiers flee, his face extremely grim, he wanted to raise his arm and rally them from the high platform, but he suddenly froze in place.
The hairs on his body stood on end, and a huge shadow covered his vision.
He stiffly turned his body, his voice trembling: "Kai..."
"Pfft!"
Kaido's lips curled into a chilling smile: "Surrender, or die?"
Reckton felt as if he had been drenched in cold water, chilling him to the bone.
Looking at that sinister and fierce face so close, Reckton's Adam's apple bobbed, and he slumped to the ground in despair, reluctantly uttering two words: "Surrender..."
"Woro-roro-roro!"
Kaido laughed heartily: "Even a proud King will lower his head?! Indeed, this world is all about violence!"
The war in the Oren Kingdom ended, and in the Kingdom palace, Kaido sat high on the throne, looking down at the trembling ministers and Kingdom nobles below.
"First, the Oren Kingdom must pay an annual tribute of one hundred million Berries to Snow Country."
"Second, Snow Country will take thirty percent of the profits from the Oren Kingdom's arena."
"Third, I want you to organize an army of 500 men to assist me in escorting warships and supplies."
"How about it, no problem, right?!"
Kaido took two sips of sake, playfully scrutinizing the ministers below, his gaze finally settling on King Reckton.
Reckton trembled, stammering nervously: "No, no problem."
Kaido's eyes narrowed: "I advise you all to be sensible. If you dare to play any tricks behind my back, I think the Sea Kings in the sea wouldn't mind a taste of your flesh."
The ministers were so frightened that they prostrated themselves deeply: "We will definitely obey your instructions!"
Kaido stood up, his immense aura startling several ministers into falling to the ground, he sneered derisively: "In a few days, my people will come to contact you, don't disappoint me."
With that, Kaido strode out of the palace, he leaped high, transforming into a giant Azure Dragon, riding a fiery cloud as he departed the Oren Kingdom.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
The ministers hastily helped the convulsing Reckton, only then realizing that cold sweat had soaked Reckton's royal robes.
"He, he's gone far, hasn't he?"
Reckton's eyes were filled with uncontrollable fear, his heart pounded wildly, and his forehead was covered in fine sweat.
It was a long time before he recovered, followed by a surge of anger and resentment: "Damn it! As the King of the Oren Kingdom, I actually surrendered to a mere pirate! This is an absolute disgrace!"
The ministers looked at Reckton worriedly: "Your Majesty, the entire nation now depends on you, please don't make any mistakes!"
"Are you telling me to willingly be a dog for a pirate?!"
"Your Majesty..."
"Silence!"
Reckton angrily scanned the ministers, sneering: "You truly are the excellent ministers I've raised. It's bad enough that you don't offer me advice, but now you stand by and watch your King grovel before a pirate."
The ministers hung their heads in shame.
Reckton snorted twice, then smiled sinisterly: "We are a World Government Member States , and the heavenly tribute we pay annually is more than tens of millions. Kaido is slapping the World Government in the face! If the World Government wants to save face, they will absolutely not let this go!"
The ministers looked at Reckton in disbelief: "Your Majesty, do you mean to..."
"It's exactly as you think!"
Reckton's eyes showed a hint of madness: "Immediately contact the World Government, just watch! The World Government will immediately send troops to conquer Kaido!"
He laughed maniacally, as if he had already foreseen that day's arrival.
"Hahaha! Kaido, you absolutely won't expect this, I still have the World Government as a backup plan!"