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"Ulti, Win!"
"Sasaki, Win!"
"Black Maria, Win!"
"Iron Body! Bang!"
As time passed, the Tobi Roppo successively defeated all challengers, leaving only Who's-Who, who was enduring blows with his Iron Body, and the ultimate showdown between Daichi and Queen!
There were very few pirates watching Who's-Who's side, and even the Headliners who were challenging had shifted their attention to Daichi's arena.
Third floor, stands.
"Worororo."
Kaido took a swig of sake, shaking his head with a smile.
"Ah, why is that idiot Queen competing with Daichi? An All-Star bullying the Tobi Roppo, isn't he afraid of being laughed at if word gets out!"
"Queen is an idiot to begin with."
King's eyes were cold, and he criticized Queen without mercy.
They were truly disgracing them.
Kaido grew interested.
"King, Jack, who do you think will win?"
"Queen."
King and Jack did not hesitate.
There was an unbridgeable gap between the All-Stars and the Tobi Roppo. On this point, both of them had complete confidence.
"Worororo, then I'll bet on Daichi!"
Kaido laughed loudly, looking at the two of them.
"King, Jack, don't underestimate that kid Daichi. He's likely to challenge you two next, so don't be careless."
"No problem."
Neither of them changed their expressions.
There were no outsiders around, so King's manner wasn't as cold. Seeing Kaido value Daichi so much, he didn't want to spoil Kaido's mood.
"Kaido."
King pointed to the arena below.
"Is there a wager for this match?"
"A wager... how about 100 million Berries."
Kaido said with a smile.
100 million Berries was a considerable sum even for an All-Star.
And in King and Jack's eyes, Kaido was just giving them money to spend, after all, how could Queen possibly lose to a Tobi Roppo?
They acknowledged Daichi's strength.
But that was all.
Kaido rested his chin on one hand.
"King, Jack, if that kid can really become an All-Star, I'll marry Yamato to him. What do you think?"
"..."
Their pupils got smaller.
So that's it!
No wonder Kaido thought so highly of that kid!
King's look was serious: "Kaido, I admit that kid Daichi is excellent, but marrying Yamato to him, isn't that a bit inappropriate?"
"Worororo, you don't understand."
Kaido grinned.
He saw something in Daichi that pirates didn't possess, and this was exactly what they lacked.
That kid was a master of politics!
In terms of pure combat power, Daichi's improvement to the Beast Pirates was limited, but Daichi's rare quality was that he had both means and strength.
He saw in Daichi the future of the Beast Pirates moving further, surpassing other Four Emperors crews, and he had to firmly grasp it!
"Have you found information on Fire Fist Ace?"
"We have some leads."
King said in a deep voice: "Fire Fist Ace went to Whitebeard's territory after leaving Wano Country, and he appeared on Honeycomb Island a few days ago."
"Worororo, that's a bit troublesome."
Kaido rested his chin on one hand.
Fire Fist Ace had provoked the Beast Pirates repeatedly, so they had to demand an explanation, but Honeycomb Island was Whitebeard's base, and if they went to capture him, it could easily trigger a war.
A war between Four Emperors would only result in mutual destruction!
After a long period of thinking.
"Let Daichi handle this!"
"Oh, and the Man-Beast transaction will also be handed over to Daichi. After he returns from Honeycomb Island, have him make a trip to Happy Street as well."
The Man-Beast, ancient giant experimental subjects created by the World Government.
Although their intelligence was not high, they possessed unparalleled size and destructive power, making them a rare combat force.
The Beast Pirates already had six Man-beast, with four remaining. According to the agreement, the World Government needed to deliver two Man-beast to the Beast Pirates every five years.
This transaction was extremely important to the Beast Pirates.
"Worororo, let's watch the show."
Daichi's arena.
"Queen! Queen! Queen!"
The pirates roared excitedly.
Queen covered his swollen cheek, looking at his subordinates cheering for him below, and Daichi, whose eyes were glowing red. His face turned green with fear.
Damn it, stop shouting!
Don't have such high expectations for him!
No, no, no, no!
If he took two more slaps, he would definitely die!
Daichi's mouth stretched to his ears, his swaying right arm was completely in battle mode, ready to strike with maximum power at any moment.
He was lacking an opponent, and he didn't expect Queen to deliver himself to him.
What a good brother, sacrificing himself for others!
"Queen, are you ready?"
"Yes, yes!"
Queen swallowed hard, slowly getting into position like a snail. At this point, he could only brace himself.
Hoo~ hoo~~
Relax.
What twenty percent of the force, this brat must be trying to scare him!
Queen simply threw caution to the wind and roared at the top of his lungs.
"Come on, hit me!"
"Good!"
With a crisp and clear reply,
Daichi slightly turned his body, stomping his right foot heavily backward, and the hard rock ground instantly shattered.
Haki burst forth!
"Oh oh oh!!!"
Daichi twisted his right arm, swinging it forward from behind, his open fingers tearing through the air, creating a violent airflow!
Full power!
Full throttle!
"Shattering Gold Violent Wind Palm!"
"Slap!!!"
Time seemed to slow down at this moment. Along with a sonic boom-like airwave, Daichi's palm slammed heavily into Queen's left cheek.
Under the impact of the violent force, a layer of dead gray skin erupted on Queen's face, his head extended to the right, his neck stretched, and his round body began to spin along with it.
Secret Technique: Great Spinning Top!
"Purupurupuru~~"
Like a spinning top, Queen rotated at high speed, approaching the edge of the arena, his blood-spitting mouth uttering a series of incomprehensible syllables.
Until the rotation stopped, Queen stood with wide, blank eyes at the edge of the arena, half a foot suspended in the air, just barely avoiding falling off.
A river appeared in the depths of his consciousness.
"Queen, come quickly."
"It's Mama and Papa."
"We've come to pick you up…"
On the other side of the river, someone was waving at him.
Just as he was about to step into the river, a shout came from behind.
"Queen, keep it up!"
"Don't fall down!"
"You are an All-Star!"
Under the dazzling spotlight, Queen's eyes gradually focused, and his fat body was falling backward.
Oh no!
Realizing he was about to fall off the stage, Queen subconsciously flapped his hands up and down with all his might, like a chick flapping its wings.
Fly!
I'm flying!
His falling body miraculously regained its balance.
The whole place was boiling!
"Queen!!!"
Queen leaned on his legs, letting out a long sigh of relief.
Just now, he almost died.
That was close!
"Queen, one more slap!"
A terrifying voice sounded in his ear.
Queen stupidly lifted his head, looking at Daichi, who was giving off scorching heat and whose aura was even stronger than before.
His body felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar!
"Slap! Slap, slap, slap!"
Queen slapped himself, then, still angry, slapped himself a few more times, hot tears filling his eyes.
Wuwu, why did he get up!
Wouldn't it have been better to just fall off the stage!
Kaido, scum King, little brother Jack.
Come save him!
"Go, Queen!"
The pirates excitedly waved their fists!
Queen didn't fall!
He was still fighting!
Wooow, he was simply too dazzling!
"Third round!"
As the beautiful sign-holding lady circled the arena, Queen and Daichi took their positions again, and the third round began.
Everyone held their breath in excitement.
"Wait a minute!"
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Queen clutched his stomach with a pained expression.
"My stomach hurts, I need to go to the restroom first!"
Before anyone could react, Queen used the fastest speed of his life and disappeared from the party plaza in the blink of an eye, leaving only a trail of dust.
He ran away, he ran away.
The pirates were shocked.
"Queen!!!"
"He actually ran away, how cunning!"
"Come back, Queen!"
However, there was no news of Queen.
Daichi was also so shocked by Queen's outrageous move that he was speechless. With so many subordinates watching, how could he have the nerve to run away?
He really had no shame at all!
"Dong!"
The gong sounded!
On the arena, Daichi pointed both fingers to the sky!
Win!!!