"Cough, cough, cough!"
The sharp sounds echoed through the vast hall.
Monet's face was deathly pale. She stared at the raging flames engulfing the center of the room, where Kaido and King had been standing. Cold sweat ran down her forehead, and her entire body began to tremble.
At that moment, she wanted to scream, to curse, but she forcibly held it all back.
Although she had known for a long time that Baby-5, when she went crazy, would even dare to attack her own Young Master, she had never imagined that this madwoman would actually attack Kaido.
"It's over!"
Monet's mind was already racing, desperately trying to think of an excuse she could use to clear her Young Master, Doflamingo, of any involvement in this.
She knew it was probably hopeless, but she had no choice but to try. As for escaping, she hadn't even considered it.
Next to her, Otama was also stunned with fright.
She had heard everything Baby-5 just said.
Although she knew that Baby-5 was very kind to her, she had never imagined that Sister Baby-5 would actually attack Kaido just because he made her sad.
While she was incredibly moved, she also became terrified.
She was afraid that Kaido would get angry and harm Sister Baby-5. This worry was so overwhelming that she didn't even notice her master, Sukiyaki, standing dazed beside her.
And just then, from within the explosive flames, a metal fragment began to grow and twist. Baby-5's body completely reformed and recovered.
Seeing this, Otama immediately rushed over to her, crying and shouting, "Sister, why... why?"
Baby-5 seemed completely unaware of the immense trouble she had caused. She just hugged Otama, then looked fiercely in Kaido's direction. "Hmph! Otama is my younger sister. I'll kill anyone who dares to make you sad!"
Otama had never seen Baby-5 in such a murderous state. Yet, she felt no fear in her heart; instead, it was filled with emotion.
Meanwhile, the pirates outside, hearing the explosion from inside, also rushed in.
They immediately saw the area enveloped in flames. That was the location of Governor Kaido and Boss King. They instinctively raised their weapons and shouted at the three women, "Bastards, what have you done?!"
Fortunately, at that moment, King's voice rang out from within the flames.
"Get back!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the flames seemed to be controlled by something, dancing in the air. Finally, like a tornado, they swirled together and disappeared, absorbed into the fire burning on King's back.
And there, next to King, Kaido stood motionless, not even having changed his posture.
However, the aura emanating from both Kaido and King, as well as their terrifying gazes, showed that they were furious.
Seeing this, the subordinates knew that what was happening was not something they could get involved in, so they immediately fled in a panic.
Only Otama, Baby-5, Monet, and the dazed Sukiyaki remained.
However, at this moment, Otama no longer had the presence of mind to care for her master. She bravely stood in front of Baby-5, spreading her arms to shield her, and pleaded in an urgent and supplicating tone, "F-Father, please, let Sister Baby-5 go. She didn't mean to…"
At this moment, the atmosphere in the entire hall solidified. Everyone's gaze fell upon Kaido, and a chilling, murderous aura enveloped them, causing cold sweat to stream down their bodies. Even Otama's small frame was trembling.
But just as everyone was struggling to bear the pressure, Kaido's lips suddenly curled into a smile. His hearty laughter echoed throughout the entire hall.
"Worororo!!!"
This sudden laughter stunned everyone, including King, who was beside him.
As everyone remained bewildered, Kaido looked at Otama and at Baby-5 behind her. He said with a happy expression, "Don't worry, I'm not angry at all. In fact, I'm very happy!"
Kaido's subsequent words completely dispelled the anger that had risen in Otama's heart because of her master.
Kaido looked at Otama with a gentle gaze and slowly said, "Otama, no matter what I am in your heart—a demon or an ogre—I want to tell you that from the moment I chose you to be my daughter, you were already my daughter. Now, someone is protecting my daughter without fear of anything. What do I have to be angry about?!"
At this moment, Kaido's words echoed through the hall.
Everyone's faces became incredulous as they looked at the Kaido before them.
The resentment in Otama's heart had long since vanished, and she looked at Kaido with tear-filled eyes.
When Kaido saw this, he knew his goal had been achieved.
However, it wasn't enough.
He pointed at the already dazed Sukiyaki.
"Otama, do you know who he is?"
On Otama's small face, such a complex expression had never appeared before. Her tone, devoid of the previous anger, slowly said, "He... he is my master, Lord Tengu. He adopted me."
"No... he is not just your master, Tenguyama Hitetsu. He is the former Shogun of Wano Country: Kozuki Sukiyaki!"
"!!!"
At this moment, Otama's face was filled with shock.
Although she was young, how could she not know the name Kozuki Sukiyaki?
"So, you should understand," Kaido continued, his voice becoming low. "Whether it's from my standpoint or the Beasts Pirates' standpoint, I shouldn't let him live. However, I still did. Do you know why? There's only one reason, and that is I don't want to make my daughter sad. I know his place in your heart."
"!!!"
At this instant, Kaido's words echoed in Otama's mind. She felt Kaido's unprecedented gentleness, and the tears in her eyes finally streamed down again. She slowly asked, "Why... why are you so good to me?"
Kaido's gaze seemed to fall into memory.
"I once had a daughter. But whether it was due to my flawed parenting or something else, that child always hated me, even wanting to kill me."
Otama's expression suddenly changed, and her gaze towards Kaido held a touch of sympathy.
"However, don't misunderstand, Otama. You are not her substitute. You are you, do you understand? From the moment I saw you, I saw incredible potential in you. Kindness, bravery, intelligence, gentleness, and gratitude. I chose you because I believe in you. I believe you will become my most outstanding daughter, and I also believe you will become the future of Wano Country—no... not just the future, but the most outstanding Shogun Wano has ever seen. So, tell me, Otama, do you think I was wrong?"
Kaido's deep voice rang out, but Otama's eyes no longer showed hesitation or struggle.
She wiped away her tears, bit her lip, and her gaze became firm as she shouted loudly, "I... I... I want to eat that Devil Fruit!"
"Worororo..."
Kaido's joyful voice rang out.
Accompanying Otama's words, it echoed throughout the entire hall.
"No problem. But the power of that Devil Fruit alone isn't enough to become my most outstanding daughter. How can the Shogun of Wano Country not know swordsmanship? Next, I will bestow upon you the Black Blade: Shusui, which represents Wano Country's national treasure. Besides that..."
Kaido looked at King.
"Hey, King, you don't mind taking on a disciple, do you?"
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