As the battle raged on, its intensity only grew.
Countless spectators tuned in to the live broadcast, their excitement mounting with each passing moment.
But just as the clash between Luffy and the two Yonko reached what seemed like an unbreakable crescendo, a twist in fate loomed on the horizon...
The unfolding scene left everyone in utter disbelief once more!
Big Mom's sudden appearance at the heart of the confrontation spelled dire trouble for the Straw Hat Pirates.
Simultaneously, Kidd and Law entered the fray, pitting themselves against the four emperors in a clash of titans.
Yet, the focus abruptly shifted back to the duel between Kaido and Luffy...
Previously, Luffy had tapped into the might of the Advanced Conqueror's Haki, urging his comrades to retreat and facing Kaido head-on with unwavering determination.
But now, after a prolonged struggle, Luffy lay motionless on the ground, his body battered and bruised, devoid of the fervor that once consumed him.
Transformed into his formidable combat form, Kaido stood triumphantly over the fallen pirate, wielding his mace with an air of superiority.
As his disdainful gaze fell upon the unconscious Luffy, he scoffed, "The Fifth Emperor of the Sea... Pathetic."
It was evident to all viewers that, once again, Luffy had been bested by Kaido in their grueling battle...
In an instant, the jubilant expressions of the spectators turned to stone, replaced by a heavy silence that hung over the scene.
In his heart and in his eyes, there lay profound helplessness and disbelief.
If he and the others recalled correctly, Luffy had been knocked unconscious at least twice since arriving in Wano Country and facing off against Kaido.
And now, this marked the third time...
On the flip side, whenever Kaido defeated Luffy, there were scarcely any significant wounds on his body, and he remained utterly relaxed.
Each time Luffy rose to his feet, hope ignited anew in everyone's hearts.
But with Luffy once again falling in defeat, a layer of despair blanketed everyone's hearts yet again.
It couldn't be denied that although Luffy possessed immense strength, with each knockdown, he seemed to rise stronger, his combat prowess significantly enhanced.
Yet, there still existed a gulf between him and the Four Emperors!
Luffy's defeat made it glaringly obvious that the upcoming battle would take a drastic turn.
After all, Big Mom's involvement had already thrown a colossal wrench into the plans of the Straw Hat Pirates and their allies.
Had it not been for Kidd and Law, former members of the "Worst Generation" alongside Luffy, managing to impede Big Mom, it's likely that everyone on Luffy's side would have faced annihilation.
And now, with Kaido felling Luffy, as the ruler of Onigashima, he would undoubtedly join the feast.
When the time came, standing alone in battle alongside the Yonko-level matriarch, Kidd and Law would be swiftly defeated.
For as formidable as they were, the combined might of the two Yonko was simply insurmountable.
As for the other members of the Straw Hat Pirates like Sanji, Zoro, as well as Marco and his comrades...
It was doubtful if they could endure!
This battle was undeniably reaching its climax...
[The live broadcast continued, confirming the suspicions of all the viewers...]
[Following Kaido's victory over Luffy, he transformed into his monstrous dragon form, sneering, and swiftly made his way to the feast.]
[Upon witnessing the rebels disrupting the banquet, his fury knew no bounds. As the ruler of Onigashima, he had already set his plans in motion. How dare these insurgents thwart him?]
[Unforgivable, utterly unforgivable!]
[Only by making them all disappear can you calm your anger!]
[Consequently, Kaido erupted with terrifying power and commenced a banquet!]
[The power befitting that of one of the Four Emperors surged forth instantly, plunging everyone into the depths of despair.]
[The forces of villainy began to crumble. Under Kaido's formidable might, they stood no chance of resistance!]
As the live broadcast persisted... viewers witnessed Kaido's formidable prowess as one of the Four Emperors. Indeed, following Luffy's failed attempt to halt him, with Kaido's intervention... the balance of this conflict seemed to sway ever closer to the two Yonko!
For some reason, a sense of foreboding gripped countless viewers...
This clash might soon reach its conclusion.
With all the rebels vanquished, the highly anticipated battle was poised to conclude with Luffy and his allies' defeat...
Countless viewers found themselves shrouded in a haze of despondency, their spirits plummeting.
After all, despite never setting foot in Wano, they were aware of the dire circumstances under Kaido's tyranny, inflicting immense suffering upon its people.
Only through Luffy's triumph over Kaido could liberation and genuine freedom be achieved!
Yet, with Luffy and his comrades unable to contend with Kaido, who else could stand against him?
Even the most seasoned samurais, who had meticulously planned for years, found themselves falling short today!
Perhaps, this would mark the final opportunity for Wano's liberation, and should it falter...
Wano would remain firmly in Kaido's grasp, beyond salvation...
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