Hyogoro is considered the strongest among the locals in Wano Kuni today. Although he's getting older, his muscles remain robust.
He doesn't understand anything about the World Government, nor does he understand the Navy and CP Agents. Years ago, he opposed the Hundred Beasts' arrival.
But today, Hyogoro's attitude has changed.
From a former opponent to a staunch supporter.
His blade harbors no hesitation. For Hyogoro, wielding the sword this time is not for the Hundred Beasts, but for Wano Kuni, for the future of its residents.
Haki scatters like cherry blossoms, which is why Wano Kuni refers to Armament as Ryuo. As a genius Teacher who can enable mastery of Ryuo in just half a day, Hyogoro himself has impressive command of Ryuo.
Before the blade even makes contact, Ryuo deals significant damage from a distance.
Then it's a brawl with a crowd of Samurai. When faced with an enemy that might disrupt the current stability of Wano Kuni, Hyogoro isn't interested in single combat. Leading a group of Samurai, he quickly defeated the enemy.
All of this is recorded on video, eventually seen by Queen.
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"Muhahaha, these guys from Wano Kuni are quite interesting, but now I can rest easy."
Seeing the citizens of Wano Kuni unite to resolve the last of CP0, Queen reveals a satisfied smile. At least this means his safety level has somewhat increased.
If his people can't guard against it, at least outsiders can.
"Alright, it's time to prepare for the banquet. Uta isn't here, An isn't here, Tesoro isn't here. I want to see who can steal my spotlight this time."
Queen has a special obsession with hosting programs, but his underlings aren't giving him face and are more interested in the stars of the Hundred Beasts Fruit entertainment department.
This confuses Queen greatly. He acknowledges that the young girls Uta and An can stir their hormones, but recently even Tesoro has been more popular than him, which makes him, the "Art Disaster," quite perplexed.
Now without competitors, he's ready to showcase his talent.
But change always comes faster than plans.
Ghost Island's structures begin to morph; the banquet hall's appearance emerges again on Ghost Island.
"Queen! Queen! Queen!"
With the cheers of his underlings, Queen's flamboyant dance appears before everyone, serving as the opening act for the banquet.
But just as Queen finishes dancing and plans to host the event, someone steals the show.
"Kai...Kaidou Big Brother?"
Looking at Kaidou suddenly taking the stage, Queen is confused. Usually only interested in drinking and never actively hosting banquets, Kaidou now steps forward personally.
"Queen, go attend the banquet. Come back later."
"Kaidou Big Brother, I think I can handle this job..."
"Just go, and stop talking so much nonsense."
"Yes!"
Seeing Kaidou's impatience, Queen promptly sets down the microphone. At that moment, the words "Blood Disaster" suddenly flash in his mind.
Under normal circumstances, nothing unexpected should happen at such celebrations, but Kaidou is never a normal person, so Queen concedes this position.
Banquets are plentiful; he has countless opportunities to host in the future.
"Woohoo, very good. I see many familiar faces, which means you survived the war!"
Glancing over at the pirates attending the banquet, Kaidou flashes a pleased smile. He can't recall the names of the pirates below, some only remembered by code names, but the more familiar faces there are, the more it means people survived the war.
"I used to say we need to pull those born as nobles! Those who indulge in the comfort of power onto the battlefield!!
A battlefield with only life and death! No distinction of status, the same for everyone!
That is 'equality' and 'freedom!' Only war can determine value!"
To this day, Kaidou still holds fast to his original logic. If one lacks sufficient ability, one isn't worthy of their position.
"You are the victors of the war, you have demonstrated your value, so you have the right to enjoy this banquet and the results of your victory!
But, this war is just the beginning, merely an appetizer of the feast!
Prepare yourselves, my underlings! Next time the war comes, we will be the true protagonists!
Whitebeard pushed the era further upon his death. Roger and Whitebeard both represented an era, and the future era is ours.
My underlings! Let the world know the new era is called Hundred Beasts!"
Kaidou still has a knack for stirring emotions. The World Government has developed for eight hundred years; the class system has long become rigid.
The offspring of the Heavenly Celestial Dragons remain Heavenly Celestial Dragons. Unless they voluntarily give up their status, they are born as high and mighty beings.
The World Government's officials aren't much different. Spandam is incompetent, yet he can become a high official solely because of his father.
For ordinary people, it's impossible to break this limitation, but Kaidou wants to overturn the table and reshuffle the world. Such actions naturally attract a legion of followers, igniting their warlike spirits.
"Kaidou! Kaidou! Kaidou!"
"Hundred Beasts! Hundred Beasts!"
The calls of his underlings echo continuously, gradually forming a wave-like ocean of sound.
But Kaidou isn't just spewing empty words; after discussing ideals, he turns to reality.
"Those with the ability have the right to earn power. You aren't new to the Hundred Beasts, and you've long been aware of this rule, but before the Divine Grace ceremony, I'm announcing a new rule."
Gesturing to his underlings to quiet down, Kaidou proceeds in a calmer tone with the next arrangement.
"Everyone now has a new opponent - your Ghost Princess, who is none other than my daughter Yamato.
As long as you can defeat her, whether by poison or sneak attack, as long as you can beat her, everything she enjoys now will be yours! I might even consider this person as my successor to cultivate!
This order takes effect after the banquet ends, so make sure to seize this opportunity."
Kaidou plans to give the idle Yamato something to do. Nowadays, an individual alone isn't useful, so he wants Yamato to experience the world's treacheries. If he has any kindness, it is in setting this order to take effect only after the banquet.
However, Yamato's reaction is quite peculiar. She acts as if she hasn't heard the order and is engrossed in playing with Mandfeish's daughter...