Pirate's Freedom

"Come to us at this time? Uh-huh-huh...!"

Putting the iron rod on his shoulders, Kaido laughed deeply.

"Does the world government actually care about the life and death of pirates?"

"Lord Kaido is not an ordinary pirate, but the [Emperor] of this sea."

[Not looking] explained carefully and calmly.

"Although the World Government doesn't care about pirates, the World Government cares about order."

"Lord Kaido, simply put——"

"We have an opportunity here, an opportunity for you to take it all back."

Behind him, [Don't speak] spoke again.

"In other words, what the world government cares more about is the chance to end it all decently."

"..."

Kaido stared at the two of them without saying a word for a while, and then suddenly asked in the increasingly stagnant atmosphere.

"Has the navy mobilized to invade the new world?"

"...!!!"

The long neck didn't move, and Quinn froze.

"Stop joking, Lord Kaido, you also know this is impossible."

[Don’t say] Denied calmly.

"Of course the Navy would not engage in such unintentional actions."

Happy to open up the topic with this, [without looking] continued to add without caring.

"The World Government doesn't want to see the Sengoku General's resignation either."

"Uh-huh-huh...! I think so, Konglaogui will say otherwise."

It was like Kaido was really making a joke.

"Sengoku and Garp will not be led around by the World Government."

"Woo-!"

The tall Brachiosaurus made a long whistle.

Lord Kaido! !

Quinn took a deep breath and shouted in his heart——

Don't say such scary things casually! !

"Uh-huh-huh...! Then who is it? Giving you the courage to say such things."

While speaking in doubt, Kaido's tone was very sure.

"At this time and place, I really can't think of where you would have the strength to confidently change the situation. If it wasn't for the navy's full deployment, then..."

"That's right, just like Lord Kaido thought."

[Not looking] showed his trump card.

"Lord Rao has stood behind us."

"..."

Thinking of everything that just happened, Kaido was silent for a moment before continuing to speak.

"Rao doesn't look like a guy who can be easily manipulated by power."

"Of course we have paid a sufficient price to convince Lord Rao."

Without concealing the existence of the transaction, [Don’t Tell] hopes to get to the point as soon as possible.

"So, what do you think, Lord Kaido, to seize the last chance?"

Gazing across the back of the Brachiosaurus, [without looking] asked in a casual tone.

"Also, what is BIGMOM's opinion?"

"No more boring trials."

Kaido's words made them withdraw their attention.

"In order to achieve this level of order..."

His voice was a bit joking, "The [Shichibukai] is already an eye-opener, huh... the position of the World Government is really underestimated..."

"However, the loser has no choice."

"You, no, Rao's kindness gave me a chance to make a comeback."

"Just let me listen and see!!"

……

From day to night, the banquet in the Flower City was in full swing.

At the stall selling three-color meatballs, a group of members of the Kozuki family were having a meeting while eating meatballs.

"People from all over the world will come..."

After listening to Kozuki Oden's story about what was going to happen next, Kawamatsu looked filled with longing.

"That's right! Just let nature take its course—"

Inuarashi and Neko Viper waved their claws.

“Let’s [found the country] in one breath!!” x2

"[The founding of the country] is certainly great, but the key is what happens next."

Kinemon looked serious and turned to look at Kozuki Oden who was devouring the meatballs.

"Lord Oden, what did Mr. Rao say, will there be many people coming?"

chew~chew~

"...Guah..."

After swallowing the balls full of balls in his mouth, Kozuki Oden spoke in a leisurely manner.

"He said... it was the huge organization called the World Government that united the world to promote it, and also offered real treasures as prizes."

Kozuki Oden concluded happily.

"There will be countless people coming!"

Most people were smiling, but some were worried.

"It's easy to say, I want to make sure I can become the [strongest in the world]..."

Snapped!

Denjiro suddenly slapped his face with both hands, trying to cheer up.

"Don't be too ambitious, just have the possibility to become the [strongest person in the world]..."

Denjiro's forehead was dripping with cold sweat.

"No, seriously, do we actually know anyone who could qualify?"

"Such a powerful person..."

Denjiro turned his head and looked at everyone with hope.

"Do any of you know anyone?"

"..."

Everyone looked at each other and then looked at Denjiro.

"You don't have any clue at all..."

Looking at those confused eyes, Denjiro gave up thinking.

"It's been so long, haven't you thought of it yet?"

The bamboo sticks on the table were piled up like a hill. Kozuki Oden, who had replenished some strength, seemed to have almost recovered. He stood up.

"Then let me show up personally——"

Lifting one foot, Kozuki Oden raised one hand half way and stretched the other hand forward.

"I am confident in myself!"

"Stop messing around! Oden-sama!"

Kinemon covered his forehead.

"Don't move!"

Kozuki pushed Kozuki Oden back onto the chair and fixed it so that he wouldn't move.

"I do have a choice."

After carefully tying the last bandage, Guangyue raised his head and smiled.

"But you won't believe what I say now."

"Ah?"

Kozuki Oden opened his mouth wide.

"Mrs. Shi!"

All the retainers were also a little surprised.

at this time--

"Hey!!"

"Everyone, go and see!"

A loud noise came from a distance.

"The list has been announced!"

After looking at each other, everyone in the Guangyue family stood up.

……

The flow of people surged in one direction.

"What list? Do you know what's going on?"

Most of the people were watching, and almost no one really knew what was going on.

"Actually, I don't know much about it. It seems there is some big news to be announced later."

A huge list was hung on the tower of [Food is the Sky], and Guangyue and his party, following the flow of people, also came here.

"This is the first time I know..."

Some people are dazzled.

"Are these the 100 strongest people in the country?!"

"Hey! Mr. Kinemon! Look over there!!"

Struggling to push through the tidal wave of people, Denjiro shouted behind him.

On the red list with ten rows and ten columns, in the third row and fifth column, a familiar name is clearly visible——

Kinemon's eyes widened.

"A-Ahe!!!"

……

In another place not far away in a straight line, Tata Tot dove into the kitchen after returning from the fight.

"drink!"

Black and red lightning shot out everywhere on the stove.

"what!"

Invisible momentum fluctuations made the ground tremble slightly.

"It's now!!"

The stir-frying iron pot was raised high, and countless golden rice grains flew into the air——

Tata Tot bent over, clenched his fists, took a step back and took a deep breath!

"Beidou Hundred Fissure Fist!!!"

boom! ! !

After a while, the kitchen floor was covered with a layer of popcorn.

"Keep an eye on every grain of rice..."

Tata Tot rubbed his chin with a solemn expression.

“Is it too early for me to have fried rice?”