Doflamingo was stunned.
Queen… you can't play like this!
If Kaido also received a Second-Generation God Body—
New grudges stacked on old ones—
He wouldn't survive past today.
Meanwhile, Kaido was overjoyed.
He turned toward Doflamingo and bared his teeth in a savage grin.
The message was obvious.
You're dead today.
But then—
Kaido suddenly calmed down.
"What's the price?"
He wasn't stupid.
Power always came at a cost.
Back then, Big Mom had given him a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit—
and to this day, he still owed her that favor.
Liang Bing smiled sweetly.
"Very simple."
"Call me your queen, and spread the ideology of corruption and freedom across this world."
"That's all. Easy, right?"
Kaido didn't answer immediately.
If he agreed, he'd be bowing beneath a woman.
What meaning would his life have left?
Back in the Rocks era, when Rocks D. Xebec charged into God Valley,
Kaido and Golden Lion had refused to remain subordinates—
That was why they betrayed Rocks in the end.
Just as Kaido was about to refuse—
Liang Bing spoke calmly:
"Submitting to someone?"
"Heh… the one sitting before you is the Queen of the Demon Civilization."
"A god."
"I won't interfere in your little pirate game of 'Pirate King' either."
"What a childish title."
"So—call me Queen, spread my ideals, and I give you power."
"That's the entire deal."
This time—
Kaido didn't hesitate at all.
He nodded instantly.
"Understood, my Queen."
"Queen Morgana."
At that moment—
A certain sunglasses-wearing handsome man inside the tavern felt his heart shatter.
That's it? He agreed just like that?!
Kaido—where's your pride as a Yonko?
Your dignity as a powerhouse?!
Did a dog eat all of it?!
…Though honestly, if he ran now, he might still make it.
"Get along well with Doflamingo from now on."
"I may be a demon, but I hate infighting among allies."
Liang Bing reminded him softly.
Kaido immediately wrapped an arm around Doflamingo's neck and grinned darkly.
"Don't worry, my Queen~"
"We're partners. I wouldn't dare kill him."
"Right, Doffy?"
Doflamingo forced a stiff smile and nodded.
However—
Just as Liang Bing prepared to grant Kaido the Second-Generation God Body—
Kaisha, who had remained silent, spoke flatly:
"No."
"This world already has two Second-Generation God Bodies."
"Any more would disrupt the balance of our agreement."
Since Doflamingo's fusion—
His power had already far surpassed Yonko-level.
If Second-Generation God Bodies continued increasing,
things would spiral out of control.
Civilians would suffer.
Order would collapse.
That was not what Kaisha wanted.
Liang Bing thought for a moment, then smiled.
"Fair enough."
"Then let's each grant three First-Generation God Bodies instead."
"When war breaks out, it'll be far more entertaining."
"Just like when we played chess as children…"
Her voice halted abruptly.
Kaisha didn't reply—
she merely lowered her head and drank in silence.
That memory had once been beautiful.
But now it was the past.
Like sand clenched in the fist—
the tighter the grip, the faster it slipped away.
Leaving only dust…
and quiet disappointment in the cool wind.
After a brief silence, Liang Bing spoke again:
"Let's begin. First-Generation God Body it is."
A certain handsome man finally let out a long breath of relief.
Then—
Inside Kaido's mind, a mechanical voice suddenly rang out:
[Dark Lock Unsealed. Transmitting Authorization Code.]
[Beginning First-Generation God Body Fusion. Current Progress: 50%…]
In an instant—
A violent force surged into Kaido's body.
This power was strange.
It didn't simply enhance strength—
it dismantled and reconstructed his entire physical structure.
Within moments—
Kaido's very life level underwent a qualitative transformation.
When the fusion completed—
Kaido realized something shocking.
His previously shattered body was healing at an astonishing rate.
Power flooded out endlessly from within.
The sensation was intoxicating.
For a brief moment—
He genuinely believed he could punch Red-Haired Shanks to death with one blow.
Maybe even step on Doflamingo while shouting:
KAIDO, SUPREME AND INVINCIBLE!
"All right."
"Let Doflamingo explain my ideology to you."
"I'm tired."
Liang Bing rubbed her temples and waved her hand impatiently.
"Yes, my Queen."
Kaido nodded.
But suddenly—
From the corner of his eye, he noticed Doflamingo's expression change.
No more caution.
Only contempt.
His face clearly read:
You're trash.
"Fufufufufu…"
"What are you staring at?"
"Sit down and listen carefully about corruption and freedom."
SMACK!
Doflamingo slapped Kaido hard across the head.
Bang!
Kaido staggered, nearly falling off the stool.
His ears rang violently.
He froze.
What the hell?!
Shouldn't this power put him close to Doflamingo?
Why was the gap still this huge?!
"You fused a First-Generation God Body."
"I fused a Second-Generation."
"The difference is obvious."
"And you still want to sit on my head and take a dump?"
"Dream on."
Doflamingo grinned, flashing white teeth.
For the next few minutes—
While explaining the ideology—
Doflamingo beat him, cursed him, and occasionally delivered a vicious slap.
Years of humiliation were finally released.
Kaido clenched his teeth and endured it.
He dared not speak—
but deep inside, he swore:
You better pray I never get my chance…
Or you're finished.
After the "lesson,"
Doflamingo left the tavern—
Claiming he was going to help Ron fix the lawn outside.
As for Kaido—
He sat awkwardly at the bar.
Everyone there was either unfamiliar…
or impossible to defeat.
The only familiar face—Rayleigh—
didn't even acknowledge him.
Ron took two bottles of Niulanshan from the cabinet and slid them over.
"When can you bring my two Devil Fruits?"
"All the Devil Fruits are on Onigashima."
"I'll need to go back."
Kaido twisted the cap and took a huge gulp.
Glug—
The sharp burn exploded across his mouth.
His eyes lit up instantly.
"Good liquor!"
But then—
His gaze dimmed.
"…Sigh."
"I've been gone too long."
"My useless son… who knows what kind of mess he'll cause back on Onigashima."
Hearing this, the Holy Master immediately carried his drink over and sat beside him, sighing deeply.
"You have a son too?"
"How do you usually educate him?"
"Care to exchange some experience?"
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