The Fifth Giant

Since Yamato is so pure that she sees Kahn as a good person, comparing him to Whitebeard and Roger—those who would take her out to sea and explore the world—Kahn decides to fulfil her dreams. He promises to take her out on adventures after their current tasks are done, eventually shaping her into his tenth personal maid.

Upon hearing Kahn's promise to take her to sea, Yamato is thrilled. Much like Kozuki Oden, she yearns to explore the world and reach the final island with no concern for the people of Wano. Returning to Wano only means taking the Poneglyph and leaving.

Yamato not only mirrors Kozuki Oden's actions but also shares his mindset. She doesn't care about the fate of Wano's citizens as long as she can set sail and explore. She has no desire to return to Wano and check on the state of its people.

At this moment, Yamato is as innocent as a child. This innocence can be seen as both a positive and a negative trait. A child's heart is the purest but also the most indifferent. Imprisoned in Wano since she was eight and only trained in combat, Yamato is, in some ways, simpler than Luffy.

But this simplicity is exactly what Kahn desires. Once the Kozuki family descendants and the Nine Red Scabbards are dealt with, and Wano's people are treated slightly better than under Kurozumi Orochi's rule, Yamato will willingly follow Kahn's plans.

The future fifth giant of the "Cross Guild" has essentially been set in motion.

However, before taking Yamato on her world adventure, Kahn has to focus on the New World. With half of Wino's cleansing plan complete, only a few targets remain Momonosuke, the four Red Scabbards, and the two Scabbards on Zou, all aligned with the events of the Sea Circle Calendar in 1522.

After finishing this, Kahn can take his time digesting the two large prizes: Wano and the Beasts Pirates.

Three days later, Kahn returned to Amazon Lily on the Grandine. Even though he had been away for almost a week, no one dared to invade or cause trouble on Amazon Lily or Dressrosa.

It wasn't due to a Paramecia user with rule-based abilities hiding in Dressrosa but simply because the Great Pirate Era hadn't yet reached its peak. Aside from Shanks, Monkey D. Dragon, and the rapid growth of Hawkeye tied to Zoro, the up-and-coming stars of the New World weren't as bold or influential as the notorious "Worst Generation" that would rise after 1517.

As for the pirates who survived in the New World, they would never dare to challenge such power. Before Kahn replaced Kaido and rose to become an emperor of the sea alongside Whitebeard and Charlotte Linlin, no one in the New World dared to provoke the "Cross Guild."

Now, with Kahn solidifying his position as the newly crowned emperor of the sea, there's even less chance of anyone attempting to offend him. After returning to Amazon Lily, Kahn didn't immediately transform into a dragon and use his telekinetic powers to raise the island. Instead, he visited Dressrosa, where he spent time with Scarlett and informed her of his plans, staying the night in her chambers at the King's Plateau.

While Kahn was attending to this, Yamato, experiencing life outside of Onigashima for the first time, wandered across Amazon Lily, Dressrosa, Morlaix Island, and Medicine Garden Island—located north and south of Amazon Lily. Her explorations caused some minor chaos, including trampling some flower fields, which drew the ire of the Tontatta dwarves.

The next day, a major announcement spread through Dressrosa: Queen Scarlett had decided to ask Kahn, the head of the "Cross Guild," to help move the kingdom closer to Wano's seas. Those who did not wish to relocate were given three days to leave Dressrosa.

Most people ignored the announcement, thinking it was just a ruse to keep the World Government and Marines at bay. Few left the kingdom, except for some tourists and passing merchants. However, one person did contact Kahn—Doflamingo.

"Heh heh heh… Kahn, are you moving house?" Doflamingo chuckled as he made the call.

With a smile, Kahn replied, "Yes, you're welcome to join. It'll make future cooperation easier."

"Heh heh heh… I was hoping you'd say that."

Relieved, Doflamingo was thrilled by the invitation. He had acquired a small island and planned to move it near Amazon Lily. Under the protection of the "Cross Guild," he could establish the new base for the "Donquixote Family" without interference.

Had Kahn not extended this offer, Doflamingo would have been left vulnerable. The island's isolation could have led others to believe that the "Donquixote Family" had been abandoned or was no longer valued by the "Cross Guild," making it a target for rivals. But now, with Kahn's backing, Doflamingo's position was secure.

Three individuals were especially excited about Kahn's defeat of Kaido: Gekko Moria, who had joined the "Cross Guild" in their attack on Onigashima; Morgans, who had been waiting for this day for years; and Doflamingo. With Kahn now one of the three great emperors of the New World, the "Donquixote Family" gained untouchable status.

As an ally of the "Cross Guild," no one in the pirate world or the underworld would dare to disrespect Doflamingo. Kahn's influence extended beyond piracy, making him a dominant figure in both worlds. Under his protection, even a minor player could rise to prominence.

Additionally, Doflamingo, as the underworld broker known as "Joker" and a former Celestial Dragon and Warlord, understood the importance of seastone—Wano's greatest resource, once controlled by Kaido. The Marines relied on it more than gold or gems, and now that Kahn had control of Wano, the rights to sell seastone could elevate Doflamingo's standing even further.

Along with seastone, the "Beasts Pirates" had controlled the strongest cold weapons market. With Kahn's "Cross Guild" taking over that market, they now dominated not only in arms but also in medicine, entertainment, and more. It was only a matter of time before Kahn became both the wealthiest and most powerful man in the world.

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