After hearing Whitebeard's words, Ace, Marco, and many other crew members stood in stunned silence.
True, they didn't possess extensive knowledge about Kaido, nor did they comprehend the depth of his strength.
But as members of the Whitebeard Pirates, could it be possible that they still didn't grasp the true extent of their father's power?
In the eyes of all who sailed the seas, Whitebeard was the epitome of strength, the strongest man alive.
Only Roger himself could rival him in his prime.
Across the vast expanse of the ocean, there were scarcely any individuals who could stand toe to toe with him!
Had it been their father facing off against the Wano samurai depicted in that image... none would harbor an ounce of concern!
For they knew with absolute certainty that those individuals posed no threat to their father whatsoever.
Even if their numbers were to double, the outcome would remain unchanged!
Kaido and Whitebeard, both being titled Emperors, stood as equals among the Four Emperors.
Though perhaps not matching Whitebeard's might entirely, the disparity was negligible.
How could a man of such formidable strength be so effortlessly vanquished by a mere group of samurai from Wano Country?
As if to affirm their doubts, just as these thoughts began to coalesce in their minds, the live broadcast provided the answer…
"Has Kaido truly been defeated?"
"Observing Kaido sprawled upon the ground, blood trickling from his chest, several samurai from Wano wore expressions of jubilation."
"They never fathomed that their greatest enemy could be defeated so easily by their mere handful."
"Could this day mark the end of Kaido's tyranny over Wano?"
"Would it herald the liberation of all those oppressed within its borders, fulfilling their long-held aspirations?"
"And would justice finally be served for their fallen master, Lord Oden?"
[However, just as everyone was reveling in their ecstasy, the scene shifted abruptly...]
[Kaido, who had seemingly been defeated and lay sprawled on the ground, slowly lifted his head.]
[He regarded the assembled fighters with disdain and mockery.]
["Do you truly believe you can kill me so effortlessly?"]
["You're nothing but ants to me. I've merely been toying with you, yet you take it so seriously..."]
[Kaido's words hung heavy in the air, sending waves of despair rippling through the onlookers.]
[Indeed, Kaido had not been vanquished by their efforts in the slightest!]
[Even their most ferocious attacks amounted to little more than scratches on his formidable frame!]
[A mere trickle of blood was inconsequential to a warrior of his caliber, akin to a mosquito's bite!]
[Is there ever a battle without bloodshed?]
[Since the demise of Kozuki Oden, Kaido had reigned over the land, but his rule had been plagued by clandestine disturbances.]
[These insurgents, scattered across every corner of Wano Country, had vexed Kaido to no end!]
[Their audacity to unite and revolt now both incensed and surprised him!]
[At last, they had congregated, presenting Kaido with an opportunity to crush them all at once!]
[Yet mere execution seemed too mundane; he craved to inflict upon them the agony of true despair!]
[To see their hopes dashed after a fleeting glimpse of victory—now that, he knew, would be their ultimate demise!]
Despair!
Such despair!
As spectators watched the live broadcast in the sky, a sense of overwhelming hopelessness gripped their hearts.
They never anticipated that Kaido was merely putting on an act!
He hadn't been bested by those samurai at all; it was simply a whim of his to engage with them.
Reflecting on the exhilaration they experienced witnessing the scene earlier, everyone couldn't help but feel absurd.
As a figure of immense power among the Four Emperors, he reigns supreme over the entire sea.
How could such a formidable being be vanquished so easily?
It's nothing but wishful thinking!
Indeed, is the existence of Kaido, hailed as the mightiest creature in the world, so underwhelming?
Even under the onslaught of these samurai, they posed a formidable threat!
It could have been enough to raze a small nation, yet all they managed to elicit from Kaido was a mere trickle of blood.
Sending flower blossoms had absolutely no impact on his existence.
Who else could possibly subdue such a being?
Can Luffy and his comrades truly achieve it?
Can this rebellion, aimed at liberating the entire Wano country, truly succeed?
Countless spectators were left utterly clueless!
Yet, amidst this uncertainty, the expressions of many seasoned veterans of the sea, including Garp, Sengoku, the three admirals, Shanks, Whitebeard, and others, held little surprise.
For they had already foreseen that Kaido wouldn't be toppled...
[The live broadcast continued, but this time it shifted away from the clash between Kaido and the Wano samurai.]
[Instead, it zoomed in on another location!]
[Ever since Franky, Robin, and their companions transported Big Mom to an undisclosed location,]
[There, she unexpectedly encountered Marco and Perospero, who were racing towards Onigashima!]
[At this juncture, Perospero and other officials from Whole Cake Island had resolved to join forces with Marco to confront Kaido.]
[However, upon learning of this, Big Mom flew into a rage!]
[No one dared to underestimate Big Mom's temper. Perospero, the Minister of Candy and all the other subordinates were frozen in fear,]
[Not daring to make a single move...]
[Confronted by Big Mom's presence, Marco remained unfazed, meeting her gaze with a cold stare.]
[In return, Big Mom regarded Marco with disdain, her tone dripping with mockery as she spoke casually:]
["What's with all the remnants of Whitebeard gathering here? They're just a bunch of losers who got trounced by the navy... "]
[Upon hearing her words, Marco's expression remained composed, devoid of any flicker of anger as he responded calmly.]
["Charlotte Linlin, what's your purpose in coming to Onigashima and aligning yourself with Kaido?"]
["To seek dominion over the entire world?"]
["What a laughable notion!"]
["If Whitebeard's is considered a remnant of the old era, then you're no different. The New World offers no ship to carry the likes of you!"]
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