However, the scene that followed left the Tobi Roppo and the two Lead Performers in absolute shock.
Ryōsuke slowly walked up to Kaido, drew back his fist, and smashed it directly into Kaido's head.
In an instant, Kaido was sent flying.
He sobered up immediately, letting out a painful howl. "Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch!"
His massive body then crashed heavily onto the top floor. The entirety of Onigashima Castle trembled from the impact.
The Tobi Roppo and Queen the Plague widened their eyes. This guy had actually committed such a massive act of disrespect. He had attacked Kaido without even saying a word. His audacity was simply off the charts.
King the Conflagration's face darkened; it was clear this newcomer was looking for trouble. However, he didn't step forward. Even after taking such a heavy blow, Kaido wouldn't be taken down so easily. There was no need for him to intervene.
Meanwhile, Kaido slowly picked himself up from the ground, his face twisted in fury. "Which bastard hit me?"
He slowly walked toward the people on the top floor, his every step causing the ground to quake, a clear testament to his raging anger. After all, that strike had genuinely hurt him. He had been sent flying into the air—just who possessed that kind of strength?
Standing at the forefront of the crowd was a slender figure.
"Are you the bastard who hit me?"
Page One was the first to speak up. "Lord Kaido, he is indeed the one who hit you, and he's also Yamato's man."
*Once Lord Kaido hears this news, he will definitely beat the living daylights out of him,* Page One thought.
Hearing this, Kaido froze completely. Yamato's man.
*Has my child actually started looking for a man?* Kaido thought, an inexplicable sense of gratification welling up in his heart.
*Yamato has grown up; she knows how to find a man now. And to find someone like this...* The more he looked at Ryōsuke, the more satisfied he became.
*Although the guy is small, that punch he threw seriously hurt. It even left me a bit dizzy. This kid's body is probably even stronger than the late Whitebeard's.*
A smile suddenly broke out on his face. "Yamato, you've really grown up! To think you'd find me such a great son-in-law."
"Kid, do you want to join our Beast Pirates? I'll give you the position of the fourth Lead Performer."
*How did this completely deviate from my expectations? Shouldn't Lord Kaido be absolutely furious? Why is he actually looking a bit happy now? He's even offering him the position of the fourth Lead Performer!* Page One thought, his eyes widening in sheer disbelief.
Within the Beast Pirates, that position was absolutely second to only one and above all others. After all, the Lead Performers were of equal rank, and they stood directly above the Tobi Roppo.
*Bearing his children... perhaps that wouldn't be so bad after all,* Ulti thought, feeling her heart flutter slightly. This man was truly incredibly strong, enough to make Lord Kaido thoroughly satisfied.
The rest of the Tobi Roppo and the two Lead Performers naturally had no objections. Not only had he taken down Ulti in a single strike, but he had also just sent Kaido flying with one punch. They couldn't possibly best this guy in terms of strength. Since his power was unquestionable, there were no issues whatsoever. The Beast Pirates, after all, respected strength above all else.
*If he joins the Beast Pirates, the crew's power will increase exponentially, making them an even more difficult threat for the Marines to handle. The state of the world will become even more severe; I have to report this information back as soon as possible,* X Drake thought, feeling a growing sense of dread.
Yamato, however, was furious. "Kaido, we didn't come here for a Lead Performer position! We came to expel you from Wano Country, so give up!"
Kaido's face darkened upon hearing this. "So, you're saying this guy is actually Yamato's accomplice?" he muttered. "What a disappointment." He then looked at Ryōsuke. "Kid, do you share Yamato's opinion?"
The Tobi Roppo and the two Lead Performers also stared at the man. If he shared Yamato's goal, then he was an enemy. Yamato was Kaido's child, so she would naturally be spared. But if anyone else dared to make an enemy of the Beast Pirates, their only path would lead to death.
*It would be great if he doesn't join,* X Drake thought, feeling pleasantly surprised.
*Is this guy actually an enemy?* Ulti thought, unable to find it in herself to be happy anymore as anger flared up within her. *If he is an enemy, then why did he provoke me? Making me bear his children... this man definitely won't be a match for Kaido.*
Ryōsuke smiled and said, "Of course I didn't come here to expel Kaido."
Kaido was overjoyed to hear this. "Yamato, it seems that even though you're ignorant, the man you found is quite sensible. I am extremely satisfied." He laughed. "Then hurry up and have a child early; that'll be my grandchild. I will grant you the position of Vice Governor-General of the Beast Pirates."
The Tobi Roppo and the two Lead Performers were stunned. If that happened, this newcomer would indisputably become the second-in-command of the Beast Pirates. Had they not witnessed that heaven-shaking strike that sent Kaido flying, they would have definitely stepped forward to object today. But that single blow proved that this man was far from simple. He was an absolute monster.
Yamato couldn't believe her ears. She looked at Ryōsuke with sadness and heartbreak. "Ryōsuke, what are you saying? Didn't you promise me that if I bore your children, you would expel Kaido?"
Seeing Yamato on the verge of tears from anger, Ryōsuke comforted her, saying, "Yamato, I only promised to save Wano Country. I never told you I was going to expel Kaido."
*What the hell is this guy playing at?* Kaido thought, his face darkening again. *I initially thought he was quite mature, but he still seems so naive and innocent. My child, Yamato, is too soft-hearted, wanting to expel me and save Wano Country. But this guy isn't going to expel me, yet he still wants to save Wano Country just like that?*
The others were also completely baffled by the man's stance.
Yamato recalled her previous conversation with Ryōsuke and realized that it was indeed true. Confused, she asked, "Then how do you plan to fulfill your promise? How will you save this country?"
Ryōsuke burst into loud laughter. "I'm about to show you my method right now."
He then turned to look at Kaido. "Kaido, since you're already giving me the position of Vice Governor-General, why not just give me the position of Governor-General of the Beast Pirates instead? You can be my second-in-command from now on."
*What the hell is this guy saying?* the Tobi Roppo and the two Lead Performers thought, freezing in their tracks. *He actually wants to replace Kaido as the Governor-General of the Beast Pirates and become one of the Four Emperors. His ambition is simply too massive. It's also incredibly shameless; he's basically using Yamato to steal Lord Kaido's empire.*
Ulti, however, felt differently. She found this man to be incredibly charismatic. His ambition was so grand, and she loved strong men like him.
*This guy is just courting death by daring to harbor such thoughts,* Page One thought, instantly feeling annoyed upon seeing that his older sister was actually captivated by this man. *In the Beast Pirates, if there is anyone whose position cannot be replaced, it's Kaido. The Beast Pirates only exist because this man is here; without him, the crew would crumble. Lord Kaido will definitely obliterate him.*