One piece: Establishing a Pirate Family

Chapter 241: Kaido's Invasion

After Charlotte decided to go to Wano Country, the Poseidon adjusted its course and headed toward Wano.

At the same time, another group had also set their sights on Wano Country.

Kaido! Kaido! Good news! Good news!

Kurozumi Murasaki hurriedly ran into the large hall of the completed fortress.

Inside, Kaido was drinking heavily, indulging in his usual drunken stupor.

But upon hearing the sudden shouting—

His eyes glared fiercely! His Conqueror's Haki surged into the sky.

What is it?!

Kaido smashed his empty sake jug, his deep voice laced with irritation.

If this wasn't important, interrupting him while drinking would come with a heavy price.

Kurozumi Murasaki shuddered under Kaido's intimidating gaze.

Now in her fifties, she had lost all the beauty she once had. Her face was wrinkled, and she looked like nothing more than an aged, scheming old woman.

Wano! Something big has happened in Wano!

Kozuki Oden, the son of the Shogun, has gone out to sea! Wano Country no longer has anyone to stop us! We can begin our plan now!

Kurozumi Murasaki forced herself to stand firm as she spoke.

Kaido immediately stood up when he heard this.

Kozuki Oden... that samurai you've always been wary of?

Kaido asked.

Yes! And now, Kozuki Oden and Whitebeard are both gone!

Kurozumi Murasaki said with excitement.

Whitebeard?

Kaido frowned at the name.

Why is Whitebeard involved?

It seems that the Whitebeard Pirates accidentally landed in Wano. They rested there for a few days before meeting Kozuki Oden. Oden begged Whitebeard to take him out to sea, and Whitebeard agreed. Now, Oden has left Wano for good!

Kurozumi Murasaki said eagerly.

For five long years, she had been waiting for this perfect opportunity to take over Wano.

And now, it was finally here.

Kaido grabbed another sake jug and chugged it, spilling liquor all over his chest.

Then, he suddenly threw his head back—

WOOOOOOOOOOH!!

Kaido let out a deafening roar, his body expanding rapidly inside the fortress.

A massive azure dragon broke through the roof, spiraling into the air.

BEAST PIRATES, ASSEMBLE!!

Kaido's dragon form bellowed, his voice shaking the entire island.

Hearing this, Jhin and Queen emerged from their respective locations.

What is Big Brother up to now?

Queen grumbled, annoyed.

He had been conducting an experiment, and Kaido's roar had nearly caused it to explode.

The Beast Pirates! Destination: Wano Country! Let's go!

Kaido declared before taking off, flying toward Wano at high speed.

From above, Kaido gazed down at the cherry blossom-filled town.

A cruel grin spread across his draconic face.

His body coiled in the air, then—

He dove toward the town like a meteor.

From the ground, the people of Wano looked up in confusion.

What's that in the sky?

A few saw the massive, flaming figure falling from above.

It's a meteorite! Run!!

One of the samurai shouted.

Panic spread instantly.

People ran, terrified, as the 'meteor' plummeted toward the town.

Within seconds, Kaido crashed into the town center.

BOOOOM!!!

A massive crater formed in the town square. Shockwaves rippled outward, collapsing dozens of buildings and burying people in debris.

A once prosperous town was reduced to ruins in an instant.

The samurai of Wano immediately rushed to the scene, swords drawn.

Even Kozuki Sukiyaki, the current Shogun, arrived under heavy guard to witness the destruction.

The townspeople stood frozen in fear as they surrounded the massive pit.

General, be careful!

The samurai warned Kozuki Sukiyaki as he tried to step closer.

Suddenly—

A massive clawed hand reached up from the pit.

The people gasped in horror and instinctively took a step back.

Then, the ground trembled.

A colossal figure emerged from the crater—

Kaido, now in his Hybrid Beast Form, stood tall with his spiked kanabo (mace) resting on his shoulder.

His fiery red eyes scanned the crowd.

The warriors of Wano tightened their grips on their katanas, their faces grim.

Who are you?! Why have you come to Wano?!

One of the lead samurai stepped forward, demanding an answer.

Kaido's gaze fell upon him.

Who is the Daimyo?

Kaido's deep, guttural voice sent chills down everyone's spines.

The samurai furrowed his brows.

First, you must answer my question! Wano does not welcome outsi—

BOOOM!

Before he could finish, Kaido swung his kanabo, smashing the samurai into the ground.

The man was instantly crushed—his body left as nothing more than a bloody mess.

Lord!!

The remaining samurai screamed in horror.

They all turned toward Kaido, their eyes burning with fury.

Intruder! Die!!

Wano was a nation of swordsmen.

Seeing one of their own slain, they immediately charged at Kaido.

One after another, flying slashes filled the air, each aimed at the beast before them.

But Kaido did not move.

The slashes hit his body—but only tiny sparks appeared.

His scales were completely unharmed.

The samurai froze in shock.

Their strongest attacks had no effect.

Kaido noticed a group of guards protecting one individual.

His eyes narrowed.

The Shogun must be among them.

Raising his massive kanabo, Kaido swung in a wide arc.

BOOM!!

A dozen samurai were sent flying, crushed instantly.

The warriors of Wano were fearless, and despite witnessing their comrades' deaths, they kept fighting.

Daimyo! Hurry! We must retreat!

The remaining samurai desperately tried to pull Kozuki Sukiyaki away.

But Kaido was far from done.

Wano had become his battlefield.

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