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Chapter 163 Awakening Kaido
Wanokuni Onigashima Throne Room
Torrential rain poured down, thunder roared, and the sky seemed to be torn apart by an angry god. The huge mouth of the Onigashima Skeleton roared like a giant beast, as if it was about to swallow the entire world.
In the pitch-black throne room, Kaido's huge and terrifying body leaned against the huge stone seat, and his heavy mace "Eight Fasts" was inserted diagonally into the hard floor, with cracks extending like spider webs.
The strong liquor in the wine gourd had already spilled all over the ground. The smell of liquor mixed with the moisture from the rainstorm, creating a suffocating heaviness.
The Three Disasters and the Flying Six stood on the left and right, their faces as solemn as cold iron. The atmosphere was so oppressive that it seemed to be solidified. Everyone held their breath and did not dare to be the first to break the dangerous silence.
"Director Kaido..."
Jhin spoke cautiously, his broad black wings trembling uneasily. His eyes beneath the mask revealed unconcealed worry and vigilance. "Should we reconsider rashly declaring all-out war on G5?"
"Ugh, cluck, cluck..."
Kaido's rough and desolate laughter suddenly rang out, low and hoarse, with a chilling madness.
He slowly straightened up, the flames burning in his dragon eyes swept over everyone, and his deep pupils revealed the clarity and determination after the drunkenness subsided.
"What? You also think Laozi is crazy?"
Quinn quickly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his huge body retreated slightly, his voice trembling: "That Rogge doesn't even dare to provoke Big Mom easily, not to mention the Phoenix Zephyr who has returned to his peak, and guys like Rhett and Enel who are so strong that they can pervert..."
Before he could finish his words, Kaido suddenly grabbed the mace violently and smashed it hard to the ground!
boom!!
The huge and heavy stone slab exploded instantly, and the scattered debris hit all directions like cannonballs. Everyone raised their hands to block it, but their faces were full of shock and fear.
"Listen to me!"
Kaido's roar was like thunder, and the entire Onigashima Island trembled violently. "Laozi always thought—"
He ripped open the clothes on his chest, revealing a hideous scar - the shameful wound that Kozuki Oden had inflicted on him still burned his heart like a blazing fire. "I am destined to overturn the world!"
"I thought the bullshit predictions in the historical texts, the ridiculous information from that old woman Linlin, and the ridiculous legends of Wanokuni all indicated that Laozi would become the legendary 'Joey Boy'!"
Peggy Wan of the Flying Six took a step back in fear, and Black Maria dropped her pipe in astonishment.
"But what's the result?"
Kaido's voice gradually faded, and finally he said with a hint of self-mockery, "Laozi is not a f*****g 'Joey Boy' at all!"
Jack's eyes widened in disbelief, shock showing on his rough face: "Governor, you..."
Kaido slowly turned his head and stared at his most trusted deputy, Jhin. His voice was sharper and more decisive than ever before. "You know what, Jhin? When I realized that the title of 'the world's strongest creature' was nothing compared to fate—"
He clenched his palms fiercely, and his dragon claws crushed the wine gourd. Broken pottery shards fell along with the liquor. His voice was low and cold: "I even think it would be better to die at the hands of Marine."
As soon as the words fell, the hall fell into deathly silence.
The rainstorm suddenly stopped, the thick dark clouds were torn apart by the strong wind, and a dazzling moonlight suddenly fell, shining on Kaido's violent and ferocious face, and the dragon scales reflected a cold light.
"But now I understand completely—"
He stood up suddenly, and Conqueror's Haki exploded, forming an invisible shock wave that was enough to shake the heavens and the earth. The dark clouds above the entire Onigashima disappeared in an instant, leaving only a clear and cold starry sky!
"Destiny, fate, prophecy—they're all excuses for the weak!"
The roar was deafening, full of complete contempt and disdain for fate!
Jin's pupils contracted violently, as if he had penetrated time and returned to the scene 20 years ago when he single-handedly attacked Naval Headquarters and stood before Big Brother Kaido, Haki Lingtian.
"How can Rogge make the World Government bow down? Because he's strong enough!"
Kaido kicked the throne over, sending it crashing into the wall. "What the hell is Joyboy, what the hell is Freedom Fighter—"
The mace pointed to the sky, and thunder struck down!
"The only thing that can break everything is strength!"
Jhin's mask cracked open with a crack, and a blazing fire ignited in his single eye!
"This is the Kaido brother I follow!"
Black Maria picked up her pipe again, her bright red lips curled into a dangerous yet charming smile. "In that case, I'll also prepare a grand funeral... but this funeral is for those Marines~"
Quinn laughed wildly and pulled out the terrifying plague bomb he had prepared long ago: "Laozi can't wait to see how long those bastards in G5 can resist Laozi's virulent virus!"
The six flying companions gripped their weapons tightly, the surprise and fear on their faces disappeared, replaced by burning fighting spirit and excitement!
"Ugh, cluck, cluck..."
Kaido suddenly picked up the mace and strode towards the palace gate with his dragon scales reflecting a cold bronze luster under the moonlight.
He leaped out, transforming into a gigantic blue dragon, his body winding into the air. His violent dragon roar resounded through the sky, shaking the entire New World!
He roared with contempt, "Only truly unrivaled power can shatter all lies and shackles!"
"In three days, I will make the waters of New World—"
"Stained with Marine's blood!"
Rumbling thunder and violent storms intertwined, and dark clouds instantly condensed into the shape of a giant dragon, hovering over Onigashima, obscuring the sky and the earth. The Beasts Pirates' flag fluttered in the strong wind.
At this moment, Kaido is no longer the drunkard bound by fate, but a true overlord who breaks all the shackles of fate and crushes all obstacles under his feet.
——"The strongest creature in the world" - Kaido!
Kamabaka Kingdom Revolutionary Army Headquarters
In the dim underground conference room, the air seemed to freeze.
The projector Den Den Mushi repeatedly played the news of Kaido declaring war on G5. In the picture, the dark clouds of Onigashima turned into a giant dragon, and the flag of the Beasts Pirates fluttered in the storm.
"Has the intelligence been confirmed?"
Dorag's voice was low and cold. He sat in the chairman's seat, his face shrouded in shadows, only his sharp eyes flickered in the darkness.
"Rogge...will he take action himself?"
Ivankov stood aside, his huge body leaning forward slightly, his expression solemn:
"It's been confirmed. Little Rogge is mobilizing the G5 fleet. Sakazuki has even approved the Buster Call-class's operational authority!"
"In three days, Marine will launch a full-scale attack on Onigashima!"
The atmosphere in the conference room became even more depressing.
The four commanders—Bello Betty, Crow, Lindbergh, and Mori—looked at each other, with a complex emotion flashing in their eyes.
"leader..."
Betty clenched her fists, the revolutionary flag fluttering behind her. "This is an opportunity!"
"If the Marines and the Four Emperors go to war, the World Government's attention will be completely diverted!"
"We can take advantage of World Summit—"
Dorag suddenly raised his hand, interrupting Betty.
His knuckles tapped the table, the sound neither light nor heavy, but it made everyone quiet down instantly.
"Stay with the original plan."
His voice was cold as iron, leaving no room for doubt.
"Operation World Summit... continues as normal."
The four army commanders were slightly startled, then sighed softly.
They knew that Dorag was not blinded by anger.
The Revolutionary Army's target has never been the Marines or the Four Emperors.
But World government!
But Dorag's face remained gloomy, as if he was suppressing something.
Ivankov keenly noticed something unusual and asked in a low voice:
"Doragu, you..."
Dorag slowly stood up, the shadows fading from his face, revealing eyes burning with determination.
"I'll let him know—"
"What do you mean by 'fire of revolution'?"
Holy Land Mariejois·God's Knights Trial Field
Blood dripped from Shanks' fingertips, forming dazzling blood flowers on the white marble floor.
His breathing was steady and deep, as if the one-on-two life-and-death battle just now was just a warm-up.
In front of him, Fegalando Shamrock half-knelt on the ground, his golden armor shattered;
At the other end of the trial field, Saint Somaz fell face down on the ground, blood foam oozing from the corners of his mouth, his eyes rolled back, and he had obviously lost consciousness.
The entire trial field fell into a deathly silence, and even the sound of breathing could be clearly heard.
"…The winner is decided."
The voice of the Ancient Saint Grimm came from above, and he slowly walked down the steps, his cloak spreading out behind him like the night.
"Shanks, from today on—"
"You will become the Vice-Leader of the Knights of God, replacing Shamrock."
Shamrock, who was lying on the ground, suddenly raised his head, vicious anger burning in his golden pupils. His fingers dug deeply into the ground, and his knuckles turned white due to the force.
"How dare you—"
Shanks's Conqueror's Haki suddenly erupted, the air twisted in the tremor, and visible dark red lightning jumped in the void.
Shamrock was pressed into the ground by an invisible pressure, his face pressed against the cold marble, unable to move even a finger.
"The loser has no say."
Shanks' voice was soft, but it was like a sharp sword piercing the heart of everyone present.
Those members of the Knights who originally looked down on the new vice-leader who was a "pirate" now all lowered their heads and did not dare to look him in the eye.
Ancient Saint Green led Shanks through layers of restrictions and finally stopped in front of a huge door engraved with ancient characters.
"Five Elders grant you permission to choose a Devil Fruit."
Following the spell of Ancient Saint Green, the door slowly opened, and the light of countless rare fruits poured out like a tide, illuminating Shanks's angular profile.
Ancient Saint Green looked at Shanks meaningfully:
"Choose. This is the power you deserve."
Shanks's gaze passed over those rare treasures and went straight to the darkest corner of the treasury.
There lay quietly a gray fruit covered in spiral patterns. It lacked any dazzling light and even seemed a little dim, but Shanks' Observation Haki keenly detected a strange fluctuation.
"I want this."
Ancient Saint Green's pupils suddenly contracted, and for the first time, his voice showed some fluctuations:
"Are you sure? That's..."
He didn't finish his words, but Shanks had already tightened his grip on the fruit.
His expression was solemn and determined, as if he was making a decision that concerned his fate.
"Some power should not be buried."
Outside the treasure house, Shamrock covered his wound and peeked from the shadows.
His nails dug deep into his palms, blood dripping from between his fingers, but his eyes burned with crazy rage and a hint of barely perceptible fear.