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After dealing with Zunesha, Ian teleported back to where he left, but he didn't find the rest there.

After sensing their place he was currently on his way back to meet them.

He had left abruptly earlier when he had detected the beast pirates, but it appeared they had continued walking and talking in between them. Not that he minded at all.

Ian had infused his energy with Zunesha, and just like he expected it to, it did work, though since the body this time was quite large it was apparent to him after he did it the first time, that he was going to need to do it a few more times. Still, it did work, and that was all Ian needed to know.

Doing it a few more times wouldn't really hurt after all. And if he was correct, Zunesha should be an ally… or at the least his brethren whom he guessed that they would be quite vital in the future…

The effects of what he had done were not apparent and seemingly nonexistent, but Ian knew that they were mostly internal for now.

As evidenced by Zunesha thanking him profusely and stating how it didn't hurt as much to walk right now.

Soon he had reached where the rest were standing.

They all noticed that he was there.

Inuarashi and Nekomamushi as expected were the first to ask Ian.

"Young Ian, is it done with?" Inuarashi asked him.

He knew of Ian's strength and unless Kaido had come by himself, he knew that most likely the threat was done with.

Ian nodded at him.

"Yes, since they didn't appreciate it when we let them go the last time it is only appropriate I dealt with them!" Ian replied. He sighed thinking of how stupid those fellows were even after they were spared…

"What could have driven them to attack once again?" Nekomamushi mused out loud.

With the rest sharing the same thoughts.

"Most likely they couldn't report their failure. So they made a plan. And that was to bring down Zunesha I guess. When I had reached the place, they were attacking Zunesha's leg with cannonballs. But don't worry I stopped them! Zunesha is safe for now!" Ian told them.

And he was able to see the look of realization on the two mink rulers' faces.

If Zunesha fell, everything would be done for them.

Still, that had already been dealt with, courtesy of Ian.

"Sorry about the trouble, once more!" Inuarashi shook his head as he said.

"Don't mention it! We are allies now! Not that I wouldn't help if we were not haha" Ian laughed as he replied.

The rest shared the laugh with him.

Before Ian asked them what to do now.

"Well, all of us would head out to the land of Wano. However, we decided to first interrogate Kanjuro to get some info, including how the Beast pirates are capable of reaching Zou! Only after that would we head out to zou!" Nekomamushi said.

And seeing Ian nod he continued speaking.

"When we reach there, we will devise a plan on how to bring down Kaido and his army with the help of Law!" All of them there knew that Law was the most ideal to plan their strategy.

Even Ian would give him that.

In fact, the rest were quite nervous about this, since they thought that Ian wouldn't agree.

But Ian was not like the rest.

"I have heard about you Law, and I have no problem with this! You can do as you want! The only thing I'll say is to leave-taking down Kaido to me! I'm not saying this just in spite or anything, but an emperor cannot be underestimated. You would understand once you have seen how strong Kaido can be that no plan would work against him. No matter how well-devised! So leave him to me in your strategy!" Ian addressed Law. His voice sincere, but most of all filer with absolute seriousness.

What he said was indeed truthful. He didn't mind Law at all. He knew about him from the anime after all.

He would even admit that his own mind was not well made to make strategic plans or anything. Rather he was the straightforward type, so it was best he left that to someone else.

But in front of true strength, nothing would work, it was best they knew that right now.

Law for his part understood this. Just like earlier with his plan against Doflamingo. As such he gave Ian a nod.

He would leave Kaido to Ian, but not without making some reserve plans in case that didn't work. That was just how he was.

"I understand!" He replied vocally. Still, he was glad Ian didn't assume the leadership of this and left him to devise a plan. It was what he was best at after all.

Ian smiled at him and then turned to Inuarashi for him to continue.

"Meanwhile you Ian, would head out to big mom and deal with your purpose there! Afterward, you will join us in Wano! So far this is the plan but once you head out after us, hopefully, our plan would already be underway!" Inuarashi told him.

Unlike in the anime, there was nothing for the minks to do other than interrogate Kanjuro. As such, they were going to go with the rest to the land of Wano.

Apart from Sanji who was going to go with Ian, all of the rest would head out together.

Also, Zunesha was not injured at all, as such there no time to be wasted on healing him or anything of the like.

Although Ian would have been able to heal that easily of course.

"Alright. I understand. Since the straw-hats are going with you if you need anything from me just have them call me okay? For example, if you can't interrogate Kanjuro on your own… hehe I have ways to make him spill the beans!" Ian told them with a feral grin at the end.

Luffy and co did have his den-den mushi number so they could contact him. Plus all of them knew about his teleportation ability so they knew he could reach them easily.

Inuarashi and Nekomamushi nodded at him.

While Kin'emon and Raizo didn't think they would need Ian's help with Kanjuro they still appreciated the gesture and thanked him.

Inuarashi asked Ian then.

"Are you going to go now then?" He asked.

"No! We have already stayed long enough that's true, but I was planning to leave the next morning! There is also someone I would like to recruit on the way to Big Mom. At that time when we reunite I guarantee he would be of massive help!" Ian grinned at them.

It was indeed time to leave! They had spent a lot of time here and it was time to move on.

"If you say that young Ian then he must be quite dependable!" Inuarashi laughed with him as he couldn't wait to meet such a person.

Things were looking out for them. With allies like Ian, they were surely going to win this fight.

"Oh, I just remembered but, about Pekoms, that guy, he is quite nice but I don't know why he is working for Big Mom. I would advise you to not let him go back to her! He is one of you after all!" Ian told Inuarashi and Nekomamushi.

And this was something they had planned on doing already so they nodded.

After that Ian and co went back to their home.

Ian had wanted to go right now at first, but then he thought about the newest addition to the crew. He didn't want her to be caught off guard after all.

As such he would help her become stronger, and then all of them would spend the rest of the day helping her train her new strength. And they would only leave on the next day!