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In Wanokuni, once a serene land of samurai adorned with Sakura blossoms, now lay in ruins, enveloped in smoke.

Following the climactic clash between Kaido of the Beasts and Luffy, the remnants of the pirates and samurai launched a desperate counterattack, only to be defeated and captured by Kaido's forces. The Flower Capital, once a symbol of elegance, now served as the temporary headquarters for the Beasts Pirates.

Seated amidst the aftermath, Kaido, his form wrapped in bandages, presided over a banquet, the atmosphere heavy with tension and wounds both physical and emotional. His generals, bruised and battered, sat in subdued silence, nursing their injuries and contemplating their failures.

As the wine flowed and spirits lifted, Kaido, in a rare moment of joviality, encouraged his companions to revel in the present, setting aside discussions of rewards and punishments for another time.

Yet, as the evening wore on, the weight of defeat pressed upon them, and Jin, one of Kaido's most trusted confidants, broached the subject of consequences. In a display of authority, he outlined strict penalties for the defeated, met with uneasy compliance from the assembly.

However, it was Jack, typically deferential to Jin's authority, who surprised them all by standing and offering to double his punishment, citing his perceived inadequacy and expressing a desire to lower his status.

This unexpected declaration drew the attention of both Kaido and Jin, prompting questions of Jack's motivations and loyalty, as the gathering braced for the repercussions of their defeat.

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