Chapter 266 : Kidd!!

While the audience remained captivated by the scene of Luffy's defeat by Kaido, a golden light once again illuminated the sky, signaling the continuation of the live broadcast.

[The review of this pinnacle battle has concluded, and the next pinnacle battle will commence shortly. Please stand by....]

The announcement sent shockwaves throughout the world.

What?

This pinnacle battle broadcast live has ended?

So quickly! ?

No one had anticipated this development, especially considering the ongoing live broadcast of the pinnacle battle.

The recap showed Luffy and the Straw Hats venturing to Wano Country.

They soon parted ways, only to confront Kaido shortly after.

Within moments, Luffy was swiftly defeated, leaving no room for retaliation...

Could this mark Luffy's second pinnacle battle?

Such a swift and decisive defeat?

However, doubts began to dissipate as the voice from the sky's live broadcast clarified matters.

[Next, we shall unveil the top-ranked pinnacle battle!]

[The first and second battles hold special significance and are interrelated!]

[We kindly ask all viewers to remain patient as we commence the live broadcast shortly...]

The voice of the live broadcast resonated.

All viewers understood the implication.

Indeed, the first and second pinnacle battles shared a connection.

In essence, Luffy's failure and defeat by Kaido in the second pinnacle battle hinted at something greater to come in the top-ranked battle.

While many viewers remained puzzled, they couldn't help but anticipate what lay ahead.

What would the top-ranked battle entail, surpassing the intensity of the preceding nine battles?

How exhilarating would it be?

Could it possibly depict a showdown where Luffy confronts a Yonko with all his might?

True to expectations, the live broadcast screen soon materialized in the sky.

As the image unfolded, the gaze of every viewer was instantly drawn to it.

They watched intently, their eyes fixed on the sky without exception...

[Luffy's defeat at the hands of Kaido left him sprawled amidst the ruins, a sight that sent shivers through Hawkins and the onlookers nearby. All were struck by the sheer destructive force of Kaido.]

[Their astonishment was palpable!]

[At that moment, Kaido roused slightly. His gaze fell upon Luffy amidst the rubble, prompting him to mutter to himself,]

["Could the pest I casually swatted away really be Straw Hat?"]

["Has the boy hailed as the fifth Emperor of the Sea truly ventured to Wano Country to challenge my rule?"]

["In that case... reclaim him!"]

[With those words, Kaido strode off with purpose.]

[Hawkins and the other underlings dutifully obeyed, lifting the unconscious Luffy and departing alongside Kaido.]

[Kaido's intentions were clear; he sought to subjugate Luffy.]

[Prior to Luffy, numerous purported strongmen of the sea had dared to challenge him.]

[Yet, without exception, they had all succumbed to his might!]

[Hawkins was among them. Aware of Luffy's background, he understood that ending him would not be so simple!]

[If that were the case, then let him bend the knee of his own volition!]

[After all, Luffy had bested countless formidable opponents in succession, earning the title of the fifth Emperor of the Sea.]

[Though Kaido doubted Luffy's qualification for such a title, he couldn't deny...]

[...the lad possessed tremendous potential for growth!]

[It would be quite advantageous if such an individual could be brought under his wing...]

The spectators were left in stunned silence at this turn of events.

They were certain that Luffy's character would never allow him to surrender to Kaido and willingly become his subordinate.

When he awoke, he would undoubtedly strive to break free from Kaido's grasp and endeavor to defeat him! What would the next chapter of this saga unveil?

[Once back at Kaido's stronghold, Luffy found himself tossed into a quarry and imprisoned within a cage.]

[Here, everyone's sole purpose was to mine ore in exchange for their daily sustenance.]

[Escape was a futile endeavor, for Kaido's men swarmed the area in abundance.]

[Those with Devil Fruit abilities were bound by Seastone shackles.]

[My abilities are completely sealed here…]

[Luffy found himself trapped in the Sea Tower's Stone Shackles, rendering him unable to utilize his rubber fruit powers, his once mighty physical prowess greatly diminished.]

[Yet within the confines of his cell, he unexpectedly encountered a familiar face.]

[This individual was none other than one of the renowned figures from the Worst Generation, standing shoulder to shoulder with Luffy, Zoro, and Law.]

[It was Kidd!]

As this revelation unfolded, the audience witnessing the live broadcast were left in utter disbelief, their collective astonishment palpable.

Gazing skyward, their disbelief lingered...

Never had they fathomed that amidst Luffy's imprisonment under Kaido's control, he would cross paths with such a familiar figure.

Though Kidd may not have been as prominently featured as Luffy, his presence had certainly left an indelible mark.

Etched into their memories!

For he, too, stood as one of the mightiest among the supernovas!

Among the Eleven Supernovas, boasting a bounty surpassing three billion Beli!

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