The dragon spiraled into the sky. As it flew, great sheets of flame surged forth all over its body. Upon reaching high altitude, Kaido completely transformed into a flaming dragon. He glared, completely disregarding his injuries, plunging fearlessly toward Leo below like a falling meteor.
"Flame Dragon Torch: Rising Dragon: Flame Bagua!!"
The flaming dragon roared, gathering Armament and Conqueror's Haki on its head without reservation. This was the final blow he could muster in his current state, the strongest lethal move across all three forms. Success or failure rested on this!
"Kaido, I gave you your chance. Now, let it all end."
"Hyper-Frequency Tremors!!!"
Leo's gaze sharpened. He applied vast tremoring power onto the Chamberlain Armament: Ichimonji. With the influx of power, the sword's blade vibrated intensely, seemingly transmitting a signal of excitement to Leo.
"Kaido, bow your head and submit to me!!" Leo, from below, swung the blade upward with force!
Slash~
A bright sword slash carrying tremoring power and Conqueror's Haki infusion shot forth, instantly colliding with the flaming dragon's head.
"ROAR!!!" The dragon roared ferociously, its flames at their peak. The sword light sliced through the flames like a hot knife through butter, shattered Kaido's Conqueror's Haki, breached his Armament Haki armor, then chopped into his skull.
"ROAR!!!" An agonized wail impossible to describe erupted from the flaming dragon's mouth. The next second, under the horrified gazes of all the Beasts Pirates, the flames on the dragon gradually dimmed until extinguishing completely. The colossal azure dragon body visibly shrank, finally completely reverting to Kaido's human form. This wasn't an active transformation by Kaido, but a passive reversion after losing consciousness.
"Lord Kaido!!"
"Lord Kaido!!"
Several shouts rang out in succession from the crowd. The All-Stars and Flying Six were beside themselves with anxiety. The pteranodon and the giant mammoth charged toward Kaido recklessly.
"Don't get in the way!!" Leo snorted coldly, teleporting before the two, kicking each once.
Thud!!
Thud!!
Two consecutive dull thuds. A shoe print appeared on the faces of the pteranodon and the ancient mammoth. The two flew backward at a speed faster than before, crashing heavily to the ground.
The other Beasts members' hearts sank. They stood obediently in place, not daring to make another move. Advancing now was pure suicide.
Leo cast a sidelong, disdainful glance at them, then flashed before Kaido. Kaido was now completely unconscious. He lay sprawled on the ground in a spread-eagle shape, bathed in blood, his entire body covered in wounds. Most horrifying was the ghastly wound on his forehead that exposed the skull. Under the influence of Ichimonji, these wounds simply could not heal. Severely blood-depleted, Kaido's face was deathly pale, clearly breathing more in than out.
Leo took out two pairs of Seastone shackles and swiftly secured Kaido's hands and feet. He had long been prepared for this moment. After restraining Kaido, Leo immediately used his healing ability to cure his injuries.
Mmm~
With a groan, Kaido opened his eyes dazedly.
Thump~
Another powerful kick. Kaido's eyes rolled back, and he lost consciousness once more.
"STOP!!"
"Leo, you BASTARD!!" In the distance, King struggled to his feet, shouting with eyes straining in rage. Watching the king of his heart being so wantonly humiliated by Leo, he truly couldn't hold back. The other Beasts members also glared at Leo, gnashing their teeth.
"No rush. Now it's your turn." A mocking arc curled at the corner of Leo's lips. His figure flashed, teleporting before the All-Stars and Flying Six.
"You… what do you want??"
"Leo, I'm warning you, don't come any closer."
"You… AHH!!!"
Seeing Kaido defeated, Black Maria and Ulti finally panicked. Both covered their chests with their hands, retreating fearfully. The utterly loyal King and the hard-headed Jack wore expressions full of rage. If looks could kill, Leo would have died hundreds of times by now.
"Don't worry. I'll train you all well." Leo smirked mischievously. As his form shifted, he successively implanted Slave Brands into the minds of the All-Stars and Flying Six. The necessary conditions for imprinting a Slave Brand:
①: The target's willing consent.
②: Unless one's power overwhelmingly crushes the target. (Females are not restricted.)
The All-Stars and Flying Six naturally fell into the second category.
Before long, the branding was complete. After a brief discomfort, everyone opened their eyes dazedly.
"This subordinate pays respects to the Master!"
"This subordinate pays respects to the Master!"
"This subordinate pays respects to the Master!"
Under the jaw-dropping stares of the numerous Gifters and Headliners, led by the 'Fire' King, all the All-Stars and Flying Six dropped to one knee, their voices extremely respectful.
"All rise." Leo responded flatly. With his permission, they stood up one after another.
Leo looked at the still terrified Beasts Pirates ahead and proclaimed loudly:
"From this moment on, Wano Country changes hands. The Beasts Pirates are under my jurisdiction."
"This…"
The Gifters looked at each other. Fear, disbelief, reluctance, grief… the expressions on their faces were varied. But no one responded.
"Didn't you all hear the Master's words?!" Jack glared fiercely, grabbing his scimitars, immediately placing them against a Gifter's neck.
Thud~
"Lord Jack, have mercy!"
"I am willing to submit!" Feeling the chill on his neck, the Gifter trembled in fear, immediately falling to his knees and begging humbly for mercy.
"Lord Leo, I am willing to submit."
"I submit as well!!"
"Lord Leo…"
After someone took the lead, the other Beasts members bowed in submission one after another. With Kaido defeated, and the All-Stars and Flying Six now Leo's subordinates, their persistence held no meaning.
Seeing this, Leo nodded with satisfaction. He didn't need to brand every Beasts member. Moreover, the brands were limited. As long as he controlled the All-Stars and Flying Six, it was equivalent to controlling the entire Beasts Pirates.
"Jack, take Kaido back to Onigashima."
"Yes, Master." Jack cast a complicated glance at the unconscious Kaido nearby. He could clearly remember everything. But deep down, he couldn't muster the slightest thought of defying Leo's orders. Only obedience, unconditional obedience.
Several Gifters worked together to carry Kaido onto a ship, then went full throttle heading for Onigashima.
"Kalifa, Robin, take Black Maria and Ulti back to the ship first." Leo's gaze continuously roamed over their alluring figures. If not for the little spicy one waiting for him to conquer on Onigashima, he would deal with them right here and now. He'd endure a little longer. Once all five women were secured—except for Tama—he would start immediately! Enter the Time Chamber and do it for three days and three nights first.
"Leave it to us." Nami piloted the flying ship down. Kalifa led several women aboard.
"King, lead the way. Head to Onigashima at the fastest speed!"
"Yes, Master." King acknowledged, transforming back into a pteranodon. His black wings beat once, and the massive body took to the air, vanishing without a trace in the blink of an eye.
Leo leisurely rode an Island Cloud, following at a constant speed beside King. Behind them, two Beasts ships parted the waves. Above, the flying ship followed closely.
Onigashima, East Coast.
For most Beasts Pirates members, this was a forbidden zone.
At this moment.
A tall figure was swinging a kanabo, conducting her daily training. She wore a hannya mask, had gradient white hair, a pair of red demon horns on her head, wore a white, sleeveless, form-fitting kimono on her upper body, and a red long skirt below.
Kaido's daughter, Yamato.
User of the Zoan-type, Dog-Dog Fruit, Mythical Zoan Model: Okuchi no Makami.
Since becoming obsessed with Kozuki Oden, Yamato had yearned more and more for the outside world. But every time she proposed becoming Oden to Kaido, she would, without fail, be beaten severely by Kaido. To prevent Yamato from sneaking off Onigashima, Kaido went so far as to fit her with explosive shackles. The moment she left Onigashima, the shackles would explode. Yamato didn't dare test them lightly, could only stay obediently on Onigashima, training desperately. She only hoped that one day she could defeat her old man, Kaido. Then, no one could stop her from coming or going. But after so many years, while her strength had greatly improved, the gap between her and Kaido remained a chasm.
"You bastard old man!!" Yamato put all her strength into a swing, the kanabo heavily striking a giant boulder.
Crack~
Cracks spread, then with a boom, the boulder shattered to pieces. Yamato panted heavily, threw the kanabo aside, and lay flat on her back without care, resting with her eyes closed. These damn days, when would they ever end?
"Yamato." A light voice came from afar.
"Hmm??" Yamato suddenly opened her eyes. Above, a small Island Cloud was flying toward her.
"You are…" Yamato slightly furrowed her brow, scrutinizing the figure upon it. "You're Leo??" The next second, her eyes suddenly lit up. Though living on Onigashima, she had seen plenty of news about Leo. But why was Leo here?
"Since you know me, this will be easier." The Island Cloud dissipated. Leo walked slowly toward Yamato.
Yamato picked up her kanabo from the ground warily, assuming a laughable posture as she pointed it at Leo from a distance. It looked like a Japanese soldier holding a bayonet.
"Yamato, we'll be family soon. Stop waving weapons around. Put it away." Leo feigned a scolding tone.
"Who's family with you? Leo, why are you here? King! Where's that bastard old man??" Yamato spat, looking at King beside Leo and demanding answers.
King opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing. Leo waved a hand, and King retreated respectfully to the side.
Yamato stared in disbelief, her expression utterly astonished. After all, King was proud by nature. In the entire Beasts Pirates, aside from Kaido, he looked down on everyone. Why would he act this way toward Leo…?
"Yamato, stop thinking about being that Kozuki Oden. He was an idiot." Leo advised earnestly. He truly couldn't understand what was so good about Kozuki Oden. With all his advantages back then, he could still lose to Kaido, ending up with a country destroyed, family ruined. Was someone like that worth Yamato's admiration?
"You bastard! What did you say?!" Yamato cursed angrily. Hearing her idol insulted, she truly couldn't take it. She was like the brain-dead fans of certain celebrities. "I'll smash you!!" Yamato gripped her kanabo tightly and charged at Leo like a young bull.
"So naughty." Leo chuckled and shook his head. No wonder Kaido had headaches; even her little hands were this unruly.
"Teleport!" Leo suddenly appeared before Yamato.
"Wha…" The black patterns from his palm instantly invaded Yamato's mind.
Clang~
The kanabo fell to the ground. Yamato's face showed an expression of pain. But it came and went quickly.
"Call me Captain." Leo waved his hand.
"Captain." Yamato's gaze cleared once more. "Th-that bastard old man… was he defeated by you?" Looking at King's absolute obedience to Leo, Yamato asked quietly.
"Correct. But don't worry, I won't kill him." Leo didn't hide it. Yamato nodded slightly, asking no more. Even if Leo hadn't acted, she would have defeated the bastard old man one day and left Onigashima. As long as she knew Kaido was alive, that was enough.
"King, go inform the other Beasts members on Onigashima of the change in command."
"Understood." King gave Yamato a deep look, then beat his wings and took off again.
"Yamato, go to your room, take a bath, and wait for me." Leo suddenly wore a mischievous grin. Knowing Leo's nature, Yamato bit her lower lip lightly. Her lower half suddenly felt a warm, damp sensation. Even though she lived in seclusion on Onigashima, having long lived in a pirate crew that was 99% men, she naturally understood what Leo meant. But a certain mysterious force deep within made her unable to utter a single word of refusal. Yamato lowered her head, murmuring in response.
Gulp~
From this leaning-forward angle, Leo could恰好看到 the pair of colossal, magnificent objects nearly jumping out. They were a pair of雪白的奶子 (snow-white breasts). Damn you, Momonosuke! Just thinking about how, in the original story, he galloped freely within them, Leo felt a surge of anger. Seemed he needed to call Tesoro, and tell him to turn up the intensity on Momonosuke.
After helping Yamato remove the explosive shackles, she hurriedly scampered away. In her fluster, she even forgot her kanabo.
Leo watched Yamato's back as she fled in panic, a satisfied curve lifting the corner of his mouth. The final beauty, secured! His trip to Onigashima was truly a bountiful harvest.
First, he had successfully recruited the five beauties of Wano:
Yamato, Ulti, Kozuki Hiyori, Black Maria, Tama.
Second, the entire Beasts Pirates, including Kaido.
Third, three of the 21 Great Grade Swords.
Aside from Wano's livelihood issues, everything had basically settled. Once all the women gathered, he'd have his fun first, then handle the rest later. Staying in the Time Chamber would only delay things by a day. As for now…
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully recruiting crewmate Kurozumi Tama. Claim reward?]
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully recruiting crewmate Kozuki Hiyori. Claim reward?]
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully recruiting crewmate Black Maria. Claim reward?]
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully recruiting crewmate Ulti. Claim reward?]
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully recruiting crewmate Yamato. Claim reward?]
The longed-for moment had arrived again.
"Claim immediately." Leo responded promptly.
[Congratulations, Host, for obtaining reward —————— Tiger-Level Monster Cell!]
[Congratulations, Host, for obtaining reward —————— Demon-Level Monster Cell!]
[Congratulations, Host, for obtaining reward —————— Imperial Armament: Demon God Manifestation!]
[Congratulations, Host, for obtaining reward —————— Chamberlain Armament: Rattlesnake!]
[Congratulations, Host, for obtaining reward —————— Chamberlain Armament: Thousand-Layer Garment!]
Two Monster Cells.
One Imperial Armament, two Chamberlain Armaments.
Leo looked at the system annotations in turn.
Source:
Monster Cells are unique power-enhancing items from the anime One Punch Man.
There are five levels: God, Dragon, Demon, Tiger, Wolf.
Tiger-Level Monster Cell:
After consumption, if the user can withstand the cell's side effects, they immediately gain the power of a Tiger-Level monster.
Demon-Level Monster Cell:
After consumption, if the user can withstand the cell's side effects, they immediately gain the power of a Demon-Level monster.
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