The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

With water droplets dripping from the corners of his mouth, Kaido finished his drink and let out a hearty laugh.

"Are they after my head and my seat?!"

Wine dripped from his hairline and flowed slowly down his chiseled muscles.

"No, they didn't even take Lingling's head. It seems their goal isn't the so-called 'reputation' or the 'Emperor's throne,' and they even disdain them."

"In that case..."

Kaido's eyes suddenly sharpened:

"They wouldn't be doing this to challenge the strongest creatures on the sea and seek thrills, would they?"

"That way, we won't have to disperse our forces, so..."

Kaido said with extreme determination, "Their target is what I and Linlin possess that is enough to attract them."

"As for the Straw Hat Pirates, based on their past practices, their primary objective is undoubtedly..."

"The final island, Laugh Tale!!!"

"Then if you say so..."

King immediately understood and chimed in: "The Straw Hat Pirates want the Road Poneglyph that Kaido has?!"

"That should be correct~"

Kaido placed his hand on one end of the spiked club beside him and gently shook it:

"And if I'm not mistaken, they might have already obtained the historical text of the road signs from Lingling."

"Charlotte Linlin's Road Poneglyphs, so in that case..."

A glint of light flashed in Jin's eyes.

"Ah, if we defeat them, we might be able to get our hands on the historical text of the road sign that Lingling has."

Kaido grinned, his eyes showing interest as he spoke.

"In this way, I can get my hands on the historical text of the road sign from Lingling without lifting a finger."

"Even if she finds out about this in the future, she won't be able to do anything to me, and she won't even have any reason to cause trouble."

"It's her own fault for accidentally losing such a precious item, and I even thoughtfully helped her find it~~~"

It seemed that he was thinking of Charlotte Linlin's frustrated expression, and a sense of satisfaction welled up inside him.

If he defeats the Straw Hat Pirates, he can then repay the favor he owed Charlotte Linlin for the Mythical Zoan-type Fish-Fish Fruit power he obtained during the God Valley battle.

Moreover, I'll also gain combat power on par with Straw Hat Punk, along with a multitude of unique items from the Props Master, plus yet another Road Poneglyph...

This is an absolute steal, killing several birds with one stone!

"Find out the Straw Hat Pirates' location thoroughly. Report back to me immediately if they approach Wano Country!!!"

Kaido waved his hand and gave an order to King.

"Yes, brother!!"

The latter nodded seriously and was about to accept the order and leave.

And at that very moment~

"No need to investigate further~~~"

A soft, gentle voice slowly rose within the arena.

"They've arrived."

563 The Yonko's Butler, the Toughest Opponent! The Real Great Pirate Kaido!!

A small girl with short, light-yellow hair, a paper with a picture of glasses on her face, wearing a kimono-style skirt, carrying a fan on her back, and barefoot in blue shoes, slowly walked in.

"What do you mean, 'protect the emperor'?"

Kaido looked at this pillar of the Beasts Pirates, his personal secretary, and the person in charge of his daily activities, took another swig of wine, and casually asked.

The Four Emperors' pirate crews, besides having strong individuals who demonstrate their status and strength and lay the foundation for their hegemony, also have...

The civil servant role, which occupies numerous islands and territories, analyzes and observes the external situation, makes correct judgments, and manages their own base, is also not to be overlooked.

Charlotte Linlin's Totto Land has an eldest son, Perospero, who is not a Sweet Commander, and an eldest daughter, Compart, who manage the many countries as her right and left hands.

On the Red-Haired Pirates' ship, Ben Beckman is a character who combines the roles of a Yonko's first mate and a civil official.

On the Whitebeard Pirates' ship...

Well, it seems they don't have any islands stationed or managed; they just lend their flags to others, so you could say they don't actually have any power.

On the Beasts Pirates' ship, there are numerous matters to manage, including the foreign trade of Seastone, the food and supplies for the crew, the construction and resource extraction of the Wano Country factory, and daily income and expenses.

Basically, everything was handled by the royalists.

This small-bodied but incredibly powerful figure holds a significant place in Kaido's heart, even if he doesn't quite reach the level of the Three Disasters.

After all, its capabilities are something that others cannot replicate.

"However, if we obtained the [Item Master's] items, managing a pirate crew would probably be much easier~"

Such an idea was gradually emerging in Kaido's mind.

Despite not having much direct interaction with Link, he could still rely on the intelligence he had gathered and the effects of Link's items he witnessed during the Marineford War livestream.

Kaido had already begun to try to use Link's tools to solve many problems.

It can be said that he is the first pirate since Link set sail to think about how to use Link's gadgets to solve various problems and maximize their effectiveness!

This is what makes Kaido completely different from others. Unlike Charlotte Linlin's stubbornness and stupidity, unlike Whitebeard's indifference to these situations, and unlike Shanks' casualness and nonchalance.

Kaido is a person with a very clear and strong sense of purpose.

If Whitebeard represents unbridled spirit and boldness, Shanks represents romance and freedom, and Charlotte Linlin represents oppression and ideals, then Kaido truly represents what a pirate should be like.

Domineering, ambitious, ruthless, highly organized, and knows exactly what he should do and how to do it...

This kind of Kaido is the most difficult opponent among the Four Emperors, aside from the factor of strength.

"According to surveillance footage from the area near the waterfall, the Straw Hat Pirates, under the command of former Shichibukai Jinbe, are steadily approaching the island of Wano Country."

The royalist spoke the truth.

The projected images in the monitoring room clearly showed the USS Sonny Merry.

The other party seemed to have barged in openly and without any attempt to conceal themselves.

Completely unconcerned about being discovered, they stride forward with unstoppable momentum, chest out, seemingly oblivious to everything.

"Is this so~"

Kaido wiped the wine from the corner of his mouth. "Hmph, you certainly have some guts!!"

He laughed loudly and slammed the wine jug he was holding onto the table.

"Do you need me to go there, brother?!"

Jin immediately followed up, and the flames behind his head burned even brighter.

He had done this countless times before, and it was second nature to him to go up the waterfall and kick him into the sea.

"No, for now, just keeping an eye on them is enough."

Kaido waved his hand dismissively, "Judging from the strength they displayed during the Marineford War and their intrusion into Big Mom's territory..."

"Even if you go there in person, you will definitely not escape unscathed, and you may even get yourself into trouble."

Another difference between Kaido and Charlotte Linlin is that Kaido also has a clear understanding of his opponents. He can clearly know information about his opponents, thereby assessing their strength and making correct judgments.

Such abilities and circumstances are extremely rare and valuable for a pirate.

"So let the giant snake go; he should be the one most terrified of this."

Kaido grinned, "This will allow his Oniwabanshu and ronin samurai to test the Straw Hat Pirates' strength for us, and also see if we can force out some more items from the [Item Master]."

"Of course, it would be even better if we could get one or two items by chance!!"

Kaido clenched one hand into a fist and rested it on one cheek.

"And I remember, Quinn happened to go to Udon, right?"

"Contact that idiot and put him in charge of this matter, keeping an eye on the movements between Orochi and the Straw Hat Pirates."

"If anything unexpected happens, have him contact us immediately to report it!"

After Kaido finished speaking, he didn't even wait for King's reply before closing his eyes slightly.

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His aura surged for a moment, then quickly dissipated, leaving him relaxed.

Even his breathing gradually became longer and more even.

"They're already conserving their energy?!"

Seeing Kaido like this, King's heart skipped a beat.

This state of mind is what Kaido prepares for every major battle he faces.

Fully adjust your body to its most vigorous state, suitable for combat.

It's worth noting that even when Kaido set off for Sphinx to fight Whitebeard, he didn't make such adjustments.

And then there's the Straw Hat Pirates, who have already arrived...

"Does this person really deserve such attention from Brother Kaido?!"

King, who has always been arrogant and disdainful of everyone, suddenly had his assessment of the Straw Hat Pirates' danger level rise several notches due to Kaido's current state!

......... ..... .......

"Actually, besides the Straw Hat Pirates, there are some other things I need to report."

Seeing that Kaido was adjusting his body there, Baohuang turned to look at Jin.

Often, when Kaido is drunk and crying loudly or sleeping, or in the past, when he deliberately seeks death by jumping off a cloud in the sky, or when he deliberately gets captured by the Navy for execution, he does so in many unreliable situations, such as when he is not on the island.

The royalists would also inform Jin of the relevant information, and the other party, who was the second-in-command, would be fully responsible for various other matters.

"X Drake of the Red Flag, one of the Supernovas, has recently caused quite a bit of trouble on our island. He is quite strong and also possesses the Ancient Zoan of the Dragon-Dragon Fruit, which is the kind that Boss Kaido particularly likes."

"It just so happens that Boss Kaido wants to combine some extremely outstanding and powerful Ancient Zoan creatures to become another brand for our Beasts Pirates, besides the Three Disasters."

"Although everything is still in the planning stage, it will be on the agenda soon."

The royalist flipped through the documents in his hand, "Besides Drake, there is also Apoo of [Sea Cry], who has clearly declared his allegiance to us and is temporarily resting on the outskirts of Ghost Island."

"Is he an Ancient Zoan, or a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user?!"

Jin looked up and asked a question.

"No~"

Baohuang adjusted the sticker on his face. "He's a user of the [Music Instrument Fruit], which is a Paramecia type."

"Any part of the body can be turned into a musical instrument. Different playing techniques can produce different sound wave attacks that can cause different damage to the human body. The attack range depends on the target's hearing range."

"Is this so..."

After listening to the royalist's explanation, Jin withdrew his gaze without interest and entered.

564. Orochi's reaction!! They actually came back here?!

"As for him, you can handle and arrange things yourself. I doubt that Brother Kaido will be very interested in him."

Jin turned his gaze away, seemingly unconcerned.

"As for that Ancient Zoan Dragon-Dragon Fruit power, the [Red Flag]..."

He thought for a moment, then said, "Let Jack handle it."

"That idiot may not be very bright, but his overall abilities are quite good."

"Given his strength, he should be able to handle it..."

At this point, Jhin suddenly paused.

"By the way, where did that Jack guy go? I haven't seen him lately!"

"He was sent out on a mission by Kaido."