Chapter 10:Navy headquarters
Suoshiwan island, Guanhao Archipelago
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As Kuzan rushed toward Kaido with his new move he was confident he could defeat Kaido or at least immobilize him.
When Kuzan clashed with Kaido, he immediately sensed something different about Kaido's Haki. Although punch only slightly cracked defense, the damage was far more significant than it appeared. A burning sensation surged through kuzan chest, as if his very core was ablaze.
The intense pain caused Kuzan to momentarily lose control of his Devil Fruit powers, resulting in his punch landing on his own body. Blood sprayed from Kizan mouth as the impact hit him.
The strain took a toll on Kuzan as well. Feeling dizzy, he was sent flying away from the force of the clash.
As Kaido watched Kuzan flying away, a grin spread across his face. He glanced down at his knuckles, now covered in both his own blood and that of his opponent. For the first time, he felt the true savagery of this world and the overwhelming power coursing through him.
As the dust settled, Kaido sensed someone observing him. Turning toward the source, he spotted a Navy ship. A sudden thought crossed his mind: 'Should I kill them all?' But no, he wasn't the original Kaido. His goal wasn't just mindless destruction and war. Everything he did was for a purpose—gaining power for greatness and a comfortable life. Making enemies with the Navy and killing the weak wasn't his purpose.
Controlling his bloodlust, Kaido started walking toward his ship.
As he stepped onto the deck, the sound of cheers erupted from his crew.
"Wali, make it seem like we're heading towards Sabaody, then take a cut to go back towards Rusukaina," Kaido ordered, his voice commanding. Then, with a wide grin, he added, "Worororo, it's banquet time!"
The crew's cheers grew even louder as the ship set course for its next destination.
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**Navy Side**
A minute after the battle ended, the Navy searched frantically for Kuzan. Suddenly, an ice platform appeared in the middle of the ocean. At its center, a gap opened, revealing a staircase. The sound of footsteps echoed from below as Kuzan emerged. Blood dripped from the his chest and mouth, his eyes bloodshot as if he might pass out at any moment.
As he reached the surface, Kuzan's face was dark with sadness. Just then, a voice called out, breaking through his thoughts.
"Rear Admiral Kuzan, we are here!"
Seeing his troops unharmed, a look of confusion crossed Kuzan's face. "He didn't kill them... What happened to him? First his fighting style, then withholding information, and now he's not killing... It's like he's a different person altogether," Kuzan pondered as he slowly made his way to the Marine vessel.
After boarding the ship, the ship's doctor immediately began tending to his injuries. Kuzan, still deep in thought, made a call.
Meanwhile, back at Navy headquarters, the imposing structure stood tall, with officers patrolling and new cadets training in the courtyard.
On the top floor of the building, in a large conference hall, Fleet Admiral Kong, Admiral Sengoku, and various rear and vice admirals were in the middle of a heated meeting.
"There is news from CP that Gol D. Roger and his crew are seeking information on the ancient weapons. The government is demanding that we capture him immediately," Fleet Admiral Kong announced.
"Sir, we're trying, but they keep slipping away like mice," one of the officers responded.
"I don't want excuses, I want a plan! Enough with the excuses!" Kong barked.
Just then, the sound of a Den Den Mushi rang out. "Purururu, Purururu, Kachak."
"This is Fleet Admiral Kong, Navy headquarters."
"Master Kong, this is Rear Admiral Kuzan reporting. I'm sorry... I wasn't able to capture Kaido. He got away."
"What?! Have I only got incompetent people under my command? If he tried to run, why didn't you chase him? I have already called Zephyr from the New World. He should be there in 4-5 hours."
"Well, it's not that he ran... I... I lost the fight. He threw me into the ocean, and by the time I got out, he was already gone."
"What? How could you get defeated so quickly? You couldn't even hold him off for 10 hours? Did someone help him? Did he kill your battalion?"
"... No one helped him, and he didn't kill my crew. I don't know what's happened to him... He's a lot different from before and much more powerful. I know it sounds like an excuse, so I've already sent you the video of our encounter..."
"Kuzan! Kuzan!"
"Sir, I'm the ship's doctor. Due to blood loss and internal injury , Mr. Kuzan has passed out. It may take some time for him to wake up."
Hearing reply form kuzan side there was deadly silence in conference hall
"These bastard form rocks "said Kong with gloomy face" Well let's watch the video Kuzan send , set the video conferencing in hall" .
"Yes sir"reply came.
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