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The next day, the Groudon set sail.
Hoenn Fortress is very close to Wano Country, taking at most an hour to arrive, so Daichi simply stayed on deck fishing to pass the time.
Yamato sat next to Daichi, looking nostalgic: "Daichi, it's been a long time since we went back."
"It has been quite a while."
Daichi glanced at Yamato.
This girl had almost become the chief captain of the company's engineering team, and the kind that didn't even ask for a salary, busy and happy all day long.
"Don't you hate Onigashima?"
"This is different."
Yamato excitedly rolled up her sleeves, full of confidence: "Wahahaha! When I get back, I'll go fight Father. I've gotten so much stronger now!"
So that's what she was looking forward to.
Daichi shook his head with a chuckle.
It really was tough for Kaido, having such a rebellious daughter. If his and Yamato's child were also so rebellious in the future...
Heh, he'd break the little guy's legs!
"Yamato, do you want to go on an adventure?"
"Adventure?!"
Yamato's ears perked up.
Of course she did. She had always yearned to establish her own pirate crew, to go wherever she wanted, but Daichi had never allowed her to sail alone before.
"Can I really?"
"After this Fire Festival, if you want to go out to sea, go have some fun. But it's limited to activities in North Blue and the New World. These two sea areas are enough for you to play for a long time."
Daichi smiled and nodded.
He never minded Yamato going out to sea, but he had to ensure her safety. After all, Yamato's identity was special, and now that North Blue and the New World were under his control, he could relax a little.
"Splash!"
The fishhook suddenly sank!
Daichi's eyes lit up. Just as he was about to pull up the rod, everything suddenly went dark.
"Daichi, you're too good!"
Yamato excitedly hugged Daichi, burying his head in her chest. Her fluffy tail even popped out from behind, wagging like a propeller.
My fish, my fish!
Daichi finally broke free, looking at the fishing rod quickly drifting away on the sea, feeling defeated.
After all these years, it finally got a bite!
Damn it!
Daichi looked at Yamato with a dark expression and said grumpily, "Alright, alright, when you get back, remember to pick a few companions, and bring Gazelleman too. That kid is quite clever and knows navigation."
"Mhm, mhm!"
Yamato nodded vigorously, happily running back into the cabin to plan her grand adventure. There were so many places she wanted to go.
As soon as Yamato left, a disheveled woman, looking like a ghost, rushed to Daichi, her eyes bloodshot. She grabbed Daichi's arm.
"Great omen! Great omen!"
"What great omen?"
Daichi was startled, thinking a monster had appeared. If it weren't for her orange hair and large ears being somewhat recognizable, he almost didn't recognize her.
"Priestess?"
"Mhm, mhm, it's me."
Priestess's eyes were completely bloodshot, clutching a wooden stick tightly in her hand: "Supreme Commander Daichi, I calculated it, it's a great omen!"
Daichi's forehead was covered in black lines.
It was just a great omen. Her divinations were always great omens, and there wasn't much change, so was there really a need to be so surprised?
"What did you calculate to get a great omen?"
"The nine-tailed fox fruit!"
Priestess was in a state of euphoria.
During this time, she would divine for herself every day, but each time it was a bad omen, almost driving her to despair.
Today, on her way back to Wano Country, a flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in her mind. Her spirit instantly cleared up a lot, and she felt good luck was coming, so she quickly performed a divination.
Sure enough, it was a great omen!
Haha, her luck was about to change!
Daichi broke into a sweat. His peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of the woman's bald tail behind her. He couldn't help but reach out and pick it up. Was she sick and shedding fur?
"What happened to your tail?"
"I pulled it out myself."
Priestess excitedly waved her hand, completely unconcerned about her bald tail: "It's fine, new fur will grow in a month or two!"
Daichi gasped.
This silly girl had gone crazy with divination!
"So what did you figure out?"
"Kin!"
Priestess's mental state became increasingly questionable.
"As long as we follow this clue, we'll definitely find the nine-tailed fox fruit. This was divined using my fur as a sacrifice - it absolutely won't be wrong!"
"That's it?"
Daichi was a bit confused.
This clue was too vague.
Priestess suddenly realized something and asked cautiously, "Supreme Commander Daichi, will you help me find the Nine-Tailed Fox?"
Daichi broke into a sweat again.
Did this girl just realize that?
Leaving aside whether it could be found, even if the nine-tailed fox fruit was found, as a Mythical Zoan, it naturally had to be given to a capable subordinate.
But seeing this girl's pitiful appearance, and that she provided a clue, it wasn't impossible to let her eat it.
Daichi said grumpily, "If the nine-tailed fox fruit is found through your divination, then you can eat it."
"Supreme Commander Daichi!"
Priestess looked at Daichi, crystal tears welling up in her eyes. Soon, her tears burst forth, flowing down with her snot.
She had given so much, and finally, she was getting her reward.
"If you ask me for a divination in the future, I... I... I'll definitely give you a discount, eight... a nine-tenths discount!"
"Is... is that so? Thank you."
Daichi wiped the sweat from his forehead.
It was truly difficult for her. For something that hadn't even begun, she was willing to make such a significant concession on money.
"Zzz..."
Perhaps she was tired from crying, or perhaps her mental energy was drained. Priestess curled up like a small fox, nestled beside him, and fell into a deep sleep.
Daichi stroked Priestess's head, lost in thought.
This girl pulled out so much fur, she probably didn't throw it away, right? He really wanted a fox fur scarf.
The sky gradually darkened.
But it wasn't because of the time - it was because they had entered Wano Country's waters, and the shape of the waves had transformed into Ukiyo-e style.
Ahead, a waterfall came into view.
At this moment, on Onigashima.
At the top of Skull Castle!
Two pirate legends gazed at each other from afar.
"Long time no see, Kaido!"
"I didn't expect you to still be alive, Shiki!"
"Shihahaha!"
"Wororororo!"
Kaido laughed loudly, swinging his spiked club. Shiki also laughed loudly, kicking his leg, his famous swords inserted into his lower limbs meeting the spiked club!
"Clang!"
Winds rose, clouds surged, lightning flashed, and thunder roared.
The sky cracked open again!
The next moment, Shiki retreated more than ten meters as if sliding backward, while Kaido remained motionless. The power difference between the two was clear at a glance.
"Shihahaha!"
Shiki grinned widely.
"The intern kid on the ship back then has now become the world's strongest. It truly surprises me, Kaido. Now is your era!"
"Wororororo! Did you come here just to say that?!"
Kaido's gaze was cold.
Forty years ago, he was just an intern on the Rocks Pirates, looking up at the monsters on the ship like a weakling.
But now, he was the world's strongest!
No one could stand above him - even the monsters of yesteryear were destined to be trampled under his feet!
"Shihahaha! How domineering!"
Shiki clenched his fists.
"Kaido, I'm here to discuss a business deal with you!"
"Business?"
Kaido paused.
Was this guy here to buy his weapons?