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Kaido's declaration of war caused Red-Haired Shanks' heart to tighten suddenly. Shanks didn't know Mu Feng personally and had only heard about him a few times from Rayleigh. Aside from this transaction, there was no other connection with Mu Feng.

The two sides were at war, and the battle was on the verge of breaking out.

Just as Kaido was about to charge towards the Red-Haired Pirates, Mu Feng suddenly spoke, nervously pausing.

"Wait a minute."

"Is there anything else!?" Kaido's voice was slightly unpleasant. He had just been threatened by Mu Feng, which was unacceptable.

"Our Hunter Guild operates on the principle of equivalent exchange. You can't just let the horse run without feeding it. This situation is a bit unnatural. So, before accepting the task, let's discuss the reward," Mu Feng said with a smile.

A chill flickered in Kaido's eyes, but he suppressed it. He asked coldly, "What kind of reward do you want!?"

Even Kaido had to bow his head in this situation.

Mu Feng smiled and said, "Not much—ten Devil Fruits of the ancient Zoan species. Please pay half of the reward—five—before the mission starts."

Kaido's expression stiffened upon hearing Mu Feng's demand.

"Ten ancient species!? Are you kidding me?" Kaido growled.

Mu Feng, unfazed, replied, "Ten ancient species aren't that expensive. Ancient Zoan species are much easier to find than Logia. If the Beasts Pirates can conquer the Red-Haired Sea, I believe this loss will be quickly recouped."

Kaido sighed in relief, suppressing his anger, and said, "Ten ancient species? I can't provide them right now. I will send someone to collect them after the Red-Haired Sea is conquered."

"Oh, you can't provide them!?" Mu Feng said with a smile. His tone suddenly turned extremely cold. "Drop the mission if you can't provide the Devil Fruits. Those who brought you, get out of here. No money, no charge. You're still the Four Emperors at a loss."

"You!" Kaido glared at Mu Feng, almost furious.

"Hunter Guild!! Kaido will remember this. Let's wait and see! All of you, retreat!" Kaido threw out a harsh remark and shouted.

Though the Beasts Pirates were reluctant, no one dared defy Kaido's order, and they began to retreat. The Red-Haired Pirates also halted their pursuit as Shanks did not give the order to continue.

"Stroll, don't send them off," Mu Feng waved and said.

In just a few minutes, the Beasts Pirates had retreated.

"Mr. Senju Hashirama, you surprised me. I thought you would join Kaido against us," Shanks said with a smile.

With the Beasts Pirates retreating, Shanks had no more worries.

"I would have," Mu Feng said casually. "If Kaido had offered five ancient Zoan Devil Fruits, I think... the Red-Haired Pirates would be in dire straits. Unfortunately, Kaido didn't produce them."

Mu Feng's tone clearly expressed regret.

"Hehe... hehe..." Shanks looked awkward but smiled serenely.

He was relieved that Kaido hadn't brought five ancient Devil Fruits, but on second thought, the value of five ancient Devil Fruits was nearly equal to five Logia Devil Fruits. Even if Kaido could obtain them, he couldn't carry them all.

Shanks couldn't help but develop a favorable impression of Mu Feng.

He didn't know that if Kaido had produced five ancient Devil Fruits, Mu Feng might have been tempted to take action.

"Ahahaha... Everyone, the war is over. Let's celebrate with a banquet," Shanks cheered. Shanks had a knack for saving face; even Mu Feng found it somewhat infectious.

Recent heavy news bombarded the world.

First, the Marines announced that the highest combat power of Naval Headquarters, Admiral White Bear, had killed the legendary pirate Golden Lion Shiki in the East Blue. Shiki, the captain of the Flying Pirates, who had once battled Garp and Sengoku, had been killed by the Marines' new Admiral White Bear.

Before people could fully absorb this...

The New World broke more news: Kaido and BIG·MOM, two of the Four Emperors, joined forces to eliminate the Red-Haired Pirates. A major battle between the Four Emperors! The war affected three emperors. What would be the outcome? The Red-Haired Pirates faced defeat and retreat.

But then came even more shocking news—the ships of the BIG·MOM Pirates entering the Red-Haired Sea were being destroyed.

The BIG·MOM Pirates were wiped out at the entrance to the Red-Haired Sea. The existence of the BIG·MOM Pirate Group was obliterated, and it even interfered with the ongoing battle between the Red-Haired Pirates and the Beasts Pirates, causing them to retreat from the Red-Haired Sea in despair.

The conspiracy of Kaido and Big Mom came to an end.

After many inquiries, the people who intervened in the Four Emperors' battle also emerged—the Hunter Guild, with Vice President Senju Hashirama, who single-handedly ended the war.

Before today, no one knew about the Hunter Guild or Senju Hashirama.

But after today, everyone knew the names of the Hunter Guild and Senju Hashirama.

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