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The Day of the Fire Festival
Onigashima was completely renewed, with wedding banquet setups everywhere. Even the two giant ox horns above Skull Castle had huge red ribbons tied into bows.
When the General's fleet arrived, Yamato hadn't even figured out what was happening before she was taken by Black Maria and her bridesmaid team to her Red-Light District, where she was meticulously made up and dressed.
"Huh? Marriage?!!!"
Yamato's mind went blank.
How could such an important matter not be communicated to her? She wasn't ready to get married!
The pirates handled things quite roughly.
If they said marriage yesterday, the wedding would be today.
They would never drag it out until the day after tomorrow!
In the Grand Banquet Hall
Kaido drank heartily.
"Wororororo!!!"
"Today is a great day of celebration. The only rule is that you must get drunk! Open your bellies!"
"Oh, oh, oh!!!"
The officers raised their glasses and cheered.
On the stage outside the banquet hall, Queen led his subordinates in singing and dancing, quickly igniting the festive atmosphere and cheering with his subordinates.
"Next up are the Flying Six!"
As usual, there was no response.
"Mwahahaha, just kidding, they never respond anyway."
"Wahahaha!"
The pirates burst into laughter.
In the Small Banquet Hall on the Third Floor
Who's-Who and Sasaki sat on either side, hands clasped together, contemplating life. Aside from Black Maria, who had gone to help Yamato with her makeup, they were the only two Flying Six left on Onigashima.
"This year's Fire Festival is a bit quiet!"
"Because the brats aren't here."
The two men stared at each other, not even having the desire to drink. In the past, they could argue when Ulti was around, but now it was just too boring.
Who's-Who crossed his legs, a mocking smile on his face: "Sasaki, do you think that Giant Hajrudin will become one of us?"
"It's difficult!"
Sasaki's eyes were cold.
He had heard of Hajrudin's name. As an S-rank war mercenary, Hajrudin was quite popular with various forces.
But that was all.
The Underground World and the Surface World were completely different. Those famous guys meant nothing in the Underground World.
"Let's go take a look together!"
The two left the room and went to the viewing platform.
Below, the banquet square was set up with various arenas. Besides the large central arena, there were also multiple smaller arenas and octagonal cages around.
"SLAP!"
The sound of slapping faces rose and fell.
Last year's Fire Festival's slapping game had now become Onigashima's most popular activity, and influenced by a certain man, wrestling and boxing matches also began to gain popularity.
The two looked at the central arena.
"BOOM!"
A huge fist landed, smashing the opponent into the ground with one punch!
"Hajrudin, thirty-seven consecutive wins!"
"Oh, oh, oh!!!"
The pirates roared with excitement.
The Giant race, whether in terms of size or unparalleled strength, brought several times more visual impact than ordinary combat.
"Who else!"
Hajrudin raised his arms and roared in the central arena.
He wanted to stand until the end in this largest arena, claim the title of Flying Six, and prove himself to Mr. Daichi.
Although he hadn't yet made achievements for the Beast Pirates, the Giant race joining the Beast Pirates was itself a major achievement.
"His strength is indeed astonishing."
Who's-Who grinned.
Currently, Hajrudin posed no threat to him. Although his strength was great, it was impossible for him to touch Who's-Who.
"Sasaki, don't you want to go down and play?"
"I'm not interested."
Sasaki snorted coldly.
He was also a strength-based fighter. As a powerful Ancient Zoan, he didn't believe he would lose to a Giant in terms of strength.
But this time there was no quota to challenge an All-Star. Winning against Hajrudin brought no reward, and losing would be humiliating. Even if it was a draw, it would only serve as a stepping stone for Hajrudin.
He wasn't stupid.
"Oh, look over there."
Their gazes shifted to the side.
"It's Speed!"
"She gained a powerful ability."
In the arena, Speed played with her opponent like a toy in her hands, who couldn't even touch her clothes, and was quickly shot into a porcupine by arrows.
"And that girl over there."
Sasaki pointed to the other side.
"Ora ora ora ora!"
The girl wearing a fighting mask was fiercely beating Holdem. Her formidable strength surprised both of them.
Even among the True Headliners, Holdem was not weak.
Who's-Who's expression was grave: "Sasaki, I remember her. She was that timid little girl who followed Daichi, right?"
"That's right."
Sasaki slowly nodded.
He wasn't interested in the weak, but he felt a threat from Daichi, not from Daichi himself, but from the subordinates Daichi brought back.
Unexpectedly, even the seemingly fragile little girl had a powerful side. If this continued, their status as Flying Six would be threatened.
"Kaido is out!"
The two looked outside the grand banquet hall.
Kaido walked out, followed on his right by Daichi in a black suit, and on his other side, Yamato, in a white wedding dress, escorted by Black Maria and others.
The large screen on Onigashima displayed the scene of the three of them together, instantly attracting the attention of all the pirates. Even the warriors in fierce combat stopped their duels.
"Wororororo!!!"
Kaido laughed loudly: "My subordinates, today I have an important announcement! My daughter Yamato will marry Daichi today. The child born to them will surely become the strongest warrior!"
"Cheer, my subordinates!"
"Oh, oh, oh!!!"
The pirates raised their weapons and cheered.
Daichi's face was covered in black lines.
Was this a wedding blessing?
But marriage was not bad - it essentially designated him as the Beast Pirates' heir. After all, considering Kaido's age, he would at most fight for another twenty years.
By then, Daichi would be in his prime.
Although he didn't care, for the Beast Pirates, it was like a reassurance, meaning that even the three All-Stars could be mobilized when needed in the future.
The position of Captain was secured!
"Wororororo, there's no need for complicated wedding rituals. I forgot to invite a priest. If my daughter wants it, we can make it up later!"
Kaido left the stage to Daichi and Yamato.
"Next is the kiss of vows!"
The originally long wedding process turned into just a kiss.
Daichi's face darkened.
No matter what, this was his first marriage. Couldn't there be some sense of ceremony? This memory would be full of complaints!
Daichi turned to Yamato, speechless.
Yamato immediately blushed, her panicked small hands not knowing where to put themselves.
"She looks quite pretty in a wedding dress."
Daichi pulled Yamato into his arms, and amidst the girl's surprised cry, he decisively kissed her.
"They kissed!"
The banquet square fell silent. The pirates stared intently at the big screen. The moment their lips separated, the pirates immediately erupted in a thunderous cheer.
"Daichi! Daichi! Daichi!!!"
The strongest union has been born!
"Wororororo!"
Kaido laughed uproariously, looking up at the sky with satisfaction.
"My subordinates, celebrate!"
"Oh, oh, oh!!!"