Meanwhile.
As soon as Ron returned to the laboratory on Skypiea, he spotted Whitebeard waiting for him at the entrance.
A wave of confusion washed over him—why was the captain here at this moment?
"Captain? What are you..." Ron asked, his tone laced with puzzlement.
Whitebeard, noticing Ron's return, broke into a broad grin and stepped forward with a mysterious air.
"Ron, how would you like to get your hands on Kaido's blood?"
At these words, Ron's pupils contracted sharply, and a realization began to dawn on him.
He took a deep breath and probed cautiously.
"Kaido? Captain, don't tell me you're planning to go after Kaido?"
"Gurararara!" Whitebeard laughed heartily, his eyes gleaming with confidence.
"You always get me, kid! Though I don't think much of that bastard Kaido, his Devil Fruit ability is undeniably useful!"
Ron nodded in agreement—there was no denying that.
The Azure Dragon Form not only granted control over wind, fire, thunder, and lightning but also allowed flight on clouds.
Most crucially, its regenerative abilities were absurdly overpowered.
Such a power would be irresistible to any pirate!
Whitebeard continued speaking.
"Right now, we're on Skypiea, and going up and down is a hassle. If we could have a few dragons as transport, it'd solve the problem perfectly."
Ron nodded in approval.
"Captain, that's a solid idea.
However, we'll need to carefully plan the specifics to make the most of this rare opportunity.
After all, Kaido, as one of the Four Emperors, must have amassed a fortune over the years!"
"Oh?" Whitebeard's interest was instantly piqued.
Though he had little personal interest in wealth, he knew their crew needed funds now more than ever.
"Kid, do you have a concrete plan?" he asked eagerly.
Ron pondered for a moment.
Truthfully, he had been mulling over a plan to attack Kaido for a long time—he just hadn't expected it to materialize so soon.
As their Pirate Crew's strength grew, the obstacles that once seemed daunting were no longer insurmountable.
"Here's the plan, Captain," Ron said slowly. "You can keep Kaido occupied on Onigashima. As for the Three Disasters, do your best to pin down as many as possible—even if you can't hold them all, it's fine.
We can have Enel, Izou, and Jiru and those with the Glint Fruit abilities—join the operation.
Their speed is unmatched, allowing them to seize vast amounts of gold and jewels in a short time while staying out of reach."
The more Ron elaborated, the brighter Whitebeard's eyes grew, his face alight with unconcealed excitement.
Finally, he could no longer contain himself and burst into booming laughter.
"Gurararara, good idea, Ron! Let's do it just like that!"
Seeing Kaido in trouble was undoubtedly Whitebeard's greatest joy.
He imagined how priceless Kaido's expression would be when he discovered all the gold and jewels he'd accumulated over the years were gone!
At this thought, Whitebeard's mood grew even brighter.
Meanwhile, Ron took out a Den Den Mushi to contact several people.
In no time at all, streaks of lightning and golden laser beams flashed across the sky!
One after another, division commanders and allied Pirate Crew captains excitedly arrived on the scene, their faces filled with anticipation and eagerness for battle.
"Vice Captain, Pops, are we really going to fight Kaido this time?" one commander couldn't wait to ask.
"Great! I've been so bored here I could only fart all day!" another commander chimed in excitedly.
The entire scene was charged with a tense yet exhilarated atmosphere as everyone prepared for the upcoming battle.
They all knew this would be a rare and extraordinary fight!
"Never thought I'd return to Wano Country so soon. I wonder how they're doing," Izou murmured to himself, his mood somewhat somber.
The last time he left Wano Country was with Oden, and those memories still felt vivid.
Now he was returning alone.
"Oden-sama, I will definitely avenge you!!!" His fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white, the cracking sounds echoing like thunder across the silent deck.
His eyes burned with unwavering determination—a deep longing for his friend and resolve for the battles ahead.
"Alright! This mission is crucial," Ron stepped forward and patted his shoulder.
He understood the complexity of Izou's emotions, but as vice captain, it was his duty to ensure everyone remained calm and clear about the mission's importance.
Izou looked up at Ron with complicated emotions, opening his mouth to speak but finding no words.
The sea breeze gently swept by, carrying away some of the heaviness and bringing new hope.
Taking a deep breath, Izou steadied his emotion and nodded firmly.
"Understood, Vice Captain. I'll follow your orders."
"Enough, I know what you're thinking," Ron cut him off.
Then, facing the group, his sharp gaze swept across them as he continued.
"Your mission is to loot all the treasures of the Beasts Pirates while the captain keeps Kaido occupied!"
The atmosphere in the room instantly tensed at his words.
Everyone knew this was a daunting and perilous task, yet the temptation was irresistible—they were robbing one of the Four Emperors!
Robbing Kaido himself!
Ron then turned his attention back to Izou, his tone slightly softer but still serious.
"Izou, your target is Kurozumi Orochi. That puppet shogun has amassed quite a fortune over the years."
Pausing briefly, Ron assigned him a special task.
"Do whatever you need to do there, but remember—looting treasures is our top priority. And don't get caught."
Hearing this, Izou's eyes widened as he stared at Ron in excitement.
This was a privilege granted to him—a chance to complete the mission while also settling some scores for Oden!
Warmth surged through Izou's heart at the thought.
"Thank you, Vice Captain Ron."
Izou bowed deeply, his voice filled with gratitude.
He knew that this trust and opportunity didn't come easily, and he had to make the most of it.
"Alright, let's aim to empty Kaido's treasures—not a single Belly left for him!" Ron joked.
"Don't worry, Vice Captain. Even if we don't get the treasure, we'll turn their world upside down!"
"Hahaha, that's right, that's right! My Laser Cannon isn't exactly precise."
"..."
The group could barely contain their excitement—this was their first battle as Devil Fruit Users!
They had to make it spectacular!
They had to win!
"Gurararara, you brats, let's move out!"
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