Chapter 55

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055: Kaido Appears! A Huge Threat In Kaido's Eyes!

Kong's body rapidly became engulfed in flames, separating from the corpses. Bai Ye at this moment pondered the ramifications of killing the 'World Government Generalissimo', an act that would surely send shockwaves throughout the entire Grand Line. However, his heart remained calm. To him, Kong was merely an obstacle removed on his path to overthrowing the world government, nothing more.

Bai Ye scoffed at the notion of 'consequences' for killing his opponent. He questioned whether mercy from the World Government would be granted to him if he spared Kong. It seemed like a ludicrous idea. The World Government had gone to great lengths to protect its reign, involving itself in numerous scandals. It had gone as far as initiating a Buster Call against Ohara without hesitation, just to erase historical knowledge and obscure the truth of the world. Furthermore, the World Government had established the Shichibukai system to create a balance of power among the Marines, the Shichibukai, and the Four Emperors of the pirates, keeping the world in perpetual chaos.

The World Government aimed to maintain its rule over the 703 nations without disturbances. Any threat to their authority was not tolerated, as demonstrated by the fate of the Rocks pirates. Most people in today's seas were unaware that such a group ever existed before Roger became the One Piece. The World Government had effectively erased even the name of the Rocks, showcasing its domineering attitude towards any threat to its power.

"Have you seen enough?" Bai Ye suddenly raised his head while standing on the battlefield and looked toward the sky not far off. A powerful aura that had lurked in the shadows during his bare-handed fight with 'Kong' was present there. It radiated tyranny, confidence, and arrogance. On the entire first half of the Grand Line, only Whitebeard, who was about to initiate the Summit War, and one other could possess such a presence—Kaido of the Four Emperors. This realization prompted Bai Ye to call out Kaido's name.

As Bai Ye's voice echoed, the sky's hue subtly shifted, and dark clouds gathered, forming a stark contrast with the sea that Bai Ye's flames had evaporated on the other side, as if dividing the world into two.

Shortly after, a roar pierced the silence. "Ooooh! He actually discovered me! I thought he was hiding well!" A fierce, gigantic dragon head pierced through the clouds, its massive body coiling amongst them. Blue scales covered its back, and sharp claws trampled the flame clouds.

In the following moments, a huge and menacing blue dragon dominated the sky nearby—an imposing presence that would strike fear into countless hearts across the Grand Line.

No doubt about it.

This doubt looms over everyone navigating the first half of the Grand Line.

One of the Four Emperors, the Pirate known as 'Beasts' Kaido, had indeed visited this place long ago.

Yet, his reason for appearing now is quite straightforward.

He is obsessed with battle — a lunatic craving combat, relentlessly searching for an opponent, unfazed by causing chaos anywhere he goes.

But Kaido is no fool.

Facing a lineup at the level of the World Government is no small matter.

Understanding their intentions is crucial because Kaido knows that once he appears, 'Kong' would not hesitate to order an attack on him.

He seeks a duel, not a clash with the formidable World Government.

As a veteran who lived through the 38-year God's Valley War, Kaido is well-aware that the Marine government isn't immune to provocation.

With his power, no one can hold him.

However, with the history he has cultivated over decades, now is not the time to stir up significant trouble with the World Government.

So, Kaido opts to bide his time.

Then he'll seize the chance to take down Bai Ye.

Indeed, Kaido has resolved to kill Bai Ye at this very moment.

Initially, he wished to challenge Bai Ye, favoring this so-called folk monster over the pretenders playing at piracy.

If Bai Ye impresses him, the Beasts Pirates' combat strength could grow!

Yet, upon seeing Bai Ye's terrifying might from afar, Kaido's plans shifted.

Such a formidable individual threatens to disrupt the New World's balance of power if he were to survive the World Government's inevitable efforts to destroy him, much like what happened to the mighty Rocks.

Don't forget, Bai Ye is currently a lone force.

Should he amass his own power, the standing New World's Four Emperors might not contain him.

Hence, Kaido transitioned from seeking a brawl to eliminating Bai Ye on the spot!

Kaido now emerges, having watched Bai Ye survive numerous battles, including a confrontation with the World Government's Commander-in-Chief, 'Kong'.

Bai Ye's aura is indeed fearsome, but surely he must have expended some energy.

No monster, no matter how strong, can have infinite stamina.

This Kaido firmly believes.

Additionally, Bai Ye has not consumed the Zoan Devil Fruit's power!

In Kaido's current assessment, if someone wants to rid themselves of Bai Ye — a certain future threat to the New World's balance — now presents the perfect opportunity!