Evidently, Hawkins' sudden defection was a complete surprise to all the Supernovas who had come here.
On the vast sea, feeling Kaido's gaze upon them, the expressions of these Supernovas changed drastically.
"Hey, Hawkins, you bastard, what are you doing? Don't tell me you were swayed by a few words from Kaido. Are you really that weak?" Eustass Kid, the Captain of the Kid Pirates, demanded, cold sweat dripping from his forehead. After witnessing the war before him, he had completely abandoned the idea of challenging the Four Emperors in the New World for now. He understood that his current strength was no different from an ant's before the Emperors. Even so, he was unwilling to become Kaido's dog.
On the deck of the Hawkins Pirates' ship, Hawkins' expression remained calm despite Kid's angry shouts.
"No... this isn't weakness. It's simply me following the guidance of fate and seeing reality clearly!"
"Seeing reality!"
"That's right, Kid. Look at this battlefield. If you were 'Straw Hat,' do you think you could have survived until now?" Hawkins' expression grew serious. "Kaido-sama is right; this is reality, Kid. 'Straw Hat' and we are not the same. Haven't you seen it clearly yet? I was originally very curious why the Straw Hat Pirates dared to attack the Celestial Dragons and invade Impel Down, yet they still survive to this day. But I understand it now. Whether this guy intended it or not, only he on this vast sea can do all this and survive. If it were you or me, we would have probably been captured and locked in Impel Down long ago. And at that time, Kid, do you think so many people would come to save you?"
"You..." Kid was momentarily speechless. He looked toward the battlefield, scanning 'Straw Hat' Luffy, Fire Fist Ace, and Yamato. He knew Hawkins was right; if it were him, no one would come to save him. No... Killer might, he thought, but what good would that do? But even so, he was unwilling to yield and could only express his jealousy and resentment through silence.
Not only Kid, but also Apoo, Captain of the On Air Pirates, and Capone Bege of the Fire Tank Pirates, wore grim expressions. As for Law, Captain of the Heart Pirates, he frowned tightly, while Drake, Captain of the Drake Pirates, seemed to be contemplating something. Only Urouge, Captain of the Fallen Monk Pirates, had a slight smile on his face.
Seeing Kid fall silent, Hawkins then looked toward Kaido on the warship in the distance.
"My apologies, Kaido-sama, for making you witness such a sight!"
"No... I know you, this year's Supernova: Basil Hawkins. Not bad, I didn't expect there to be a smart person like you among this year's Supernovas. Very good, I allow you to join my Beasts Pirates. And, as a reward for being the first, I will give you the position of First Division Captain of the Oni Squad, second only to the Four Calamities and the Tobi Roppo, the ten executives of the Beasts Pirates..."
"It is my honor!"
Just then, Urouge, Captain of the Fallen Monk Pirates, suddenly stepped forward and spoke up.
"Kaido-sama, I wonder if I can become a member of the Beasts Pirates?" As Urouge spoke, he looked at Eneru. "I have also heard of the great legend of Eneru-sama, the God of Thunder from God's Country!"
"Oh!" Eneru immediately became interested and asked, looking at the wings on Urouge's back, "Are you also from Sky Island?"
"That's right, Eneru-sama. My name is Urouge, born from: Ruins Baron Terminal."
"I see!" Eneru then explained to Kaido, "Kaido-nii, Ruins Baron Terminal is the end point for all islands on the White-White Sea of Sky Island. Because all exiled ships reach this island via the White-White Sea, it is called Ruins Baron Terminal."
"I understand!" Kaido looked at Urouge. "Since that's the case, I'll give you two paths. One is to become Eneru's subordinate—after all, you are both Sky Islanders. The second is that I will give you the position of Third Division Captain."
Urouge was very smart and immediately said, "I choose to become Eneru-sama's subordinate!!!"
"Worororo, a smart choice!"
Seeing that both Hawkins and Urouge, fellow Supernovas, chose to join the Beasts Pirates and obtained such high positions, Drake, Captain of the Drake Pirates, also had a flash of inspiration. Being a spy himself, he realized this might be a good opportunity to openly infiltrate the Beasts Pirates. But just as he was about to speak, Apoo, Captain of the On Air Pirates, jumped out faster than him.
"Kaido-sama... I... I also want to join the Beasts Pirates?"
"Worororo!" Kaido's hearty laughter rang out. Having three promising Supernovas voluntarily join the Beasts Pirates would undoubtedly have a huge impact. Just look at Sengoku and Garp's grim expressions, and you'd know. "No problem, then you will be the Third Division Captain of the Beasts Pirates' Oni Squad!"
"Thank you, Kaido-sama!!!"
Kaido then looked at the remaining four people.
"What about you, kids?"
"I... I want to join too!" Seeing this, Drake also seized the opportunity and stepped forward.
Although Kaido knew Drake was a Marine spy, he would not refuse, as this was also a good opportunity to mislead the Marines. "No problem, I know you are a user of the Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Allosaurus form. It perfectly suits the style of our Beasts Pirates. From today onwards, you will be the Fifth Division Captain."
As for the others, under Kaido's gaze, no one else stepped forward.
Kaido didn't say much more and turned his head.
"Open the rear hatch and let our Captains board!" This made the remaining three Supernovas breathe a huge sigh of relief. However, seeing four Supernovas directly join the Beasts Pirates, the pressure they felt was immense.
Once these four Supernovas steered their pirate ships into the warship, the four Captains brought their subordinates onto the deck, and all four bowed.
"Kaido-sama!!!"
"Worororo, no need to be so formal. We Beasts Pirates don't stand on ceremony. From today onwards, we are family!"
"Yes, Kaido-sama!!!"
Upon closer contact, the four also found that Kaido was not as difficult to approach as they had imagined, especially his words about being a family, which greatly relaxed their tension. From today onwards, they would embark on a new journey.
"Well then, Sengoku, Garp, Red Hair, I'm leaving now. If you have anything to say to me, come find me in the New World. I'll be waiting for you in the New World, Worororo!!!"
Amidst joyful laughter, the massive warship took off directly, flying towards the distance.
At least for Kaido, this Marineford War, which affected the entire sea, had completely ended, and the impact he caused had just begun...
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