Pirate: I am Kozuki's nemesis and Nika's enemy!

In a flash, two and a half months passed.

The country of Wan, Jiuli.

"I'm leaving!"

“I don’t know when I’ll be back.”

Jello said to Mrs. Shi in his arms.

"Well, I'll wait for you..."

Madam Shi said in a low voice with her back to Jero.

…………

Leaving Jiuli, on the way to the Flower City,

"Why do I feel like Madam Toki has already discovered that I'm not Kozuki Oden?"

As Jello recalled every detail of this period of time, this thought suddenly popped into his mind.

"Forget it, I don't want to think about it that much."

"Maybe next time we meet, we can be honest with each other!"

…………

At this moment in Jiuli, Madam Shi was alone in the empty room, muttering to herself as she looked at the place where Jello disappeared.

"Even though I tried my best to resist in my heart, my body couldn't help but want to get close to you."

"Maybe... I'm not that good."

………………

"Hahaha, Momonosuke is dead too. Now we can really rest easy!"

Inside the Shogun's mansion, Kurozumi Orochi was holding Momonosuke's urn in his hands and laughing loudly.

"Tell Kanjuro that he doesn't need to go back to Kuri anymore. Just stay in the Flower Capital and monitor Kozuki Oden's every move."

After being happy, Kurozumi Orochi gave orders to his confidant beside him.

Originally, the Kurozumi family arranged Kanjuro as an undercover agent to find an opportunity to kill Momonosuke. Now that Momonosuke is gone, they just need to focus all their attention on Kozuki Oden.

Since hearing the news that Oden had returned to his country, Kanjuro has been staying in the Flower Capital and not in Kuri, perfectly avoiding the time difference with Zero.

This allowed Zero to steal Kozuki Oden's house without anyone knowing.

"Yes!"

The confidant took the order and left.

After receiving Orochi's new instructions, Kanjuro's sense of responsibility exploded, and he tried to get close to Kozuki Oden at all costs.

He even took the initiative to come out to block the rotten eggs for Kozuki Oden and acted completely.

Because of this incident, Kozuki Oden felt a little happy.

"See, this is the quality of a true samurai."

"Even though I've become like this, my retainer Kanjuro has always stayed by my side!"

Kozuki Oden, who was unaware of the situation, thought he had great personal charm.

Kurozumi Kanjuro was gradually able to live with Kozuki Oden in Leopard Goro's house.

Kanjuro's undercover agent let Orochi know that Baogoro was lip service and he decided to kill him.

One day, when Oden was about to go out dancing again, Kurozumi Kanjuro appeared in front of him.

"Your Highness, if you wear this hat, you can avoid being hit in the face with rotten eggs by passers-by!"

Kanjuro said respectfully, holding a greenish hat in his hand.

"Well, you are thoughtful!"

Kozuki Oden was deeply moved. He took the green hat from Kanjuro and put it on his head without saying a word.

It's neither too big nor too small, and it fits perfectly, as if it was tailor-made for me.

Looking at himself in the bronze mirror, Kozuki Oden was extremely satisfied!

"This time, I finally don't have to worry about being hit on the head with dirty things!"

Kozuki Oden went out confidently and began to look for his audience on the streets.

"Haha, what a fool!"

"I have successfully completed the task that Lord Muchan assigned to me!"

"In the days ahead, the number of supporters of the Kozuki family will only decrease!"

In an inn, Kanjuro, who acted harmless in front of Oden, looked at the funny scene in the distance and said with a sinister look on his face.

...............

While Oden was dancing, Kaido was practicing diligently in an open space on the outskirts of the Flower Capital.

The slight gap in strength between the two of them is gradually being caught up by Kaido.

"Governor, there is a special situation in the Linghou area!!"

The cries of the Beasts' minions came from afar. Ever since Kaido became the Protector of Wano Country, he asked the Beasts Pirates' men to call him "Governor-General".

"I'm practicing now, we can talk later if you have anything to say!"

Kaido, who was swinging the mace vigorously, didn't want to stop the training, so he took a moment to shout into the distance.

After a while, the little minion seemed to have heard some news again, and his voice came again: "Governor, Lord Beast Nova is back, and he wants to see you!"

"not see!"

Kaido said this almost subconsciously, without stopping the swing of the stick in his hand.

"Okay, I'll tell Lord Jello right away!"

The little minion said from a distance.

Hearing the familiar name, Kaido was stunned for a moment, and even the movements of his hands slowed down.

"What? Wait, Jello is back? Why didn't you tell me earlier!"

After fully reacting, Kaido stopped training without any hesitation, turned into a blue dragon and appeared in front of the pirate minion, glaring at him.

Ever since Zero left, Kaido's temper has gotten a little worse.

"I said it, didn't you hear it just now?"

The little minions were trembling with fear.

"You question me?!"

The Azure Dragon opened its huge mouth and was about to spit out hot breath.

Its body suddenly shook, and its Observation Haki sensed that something extraordinary was coming towards this direction.

"A devil fruit ability that's very similar to mine? This person is actually Zero!"

After fully sensing it, Kaido was stunned.

In Kaido's sight, a black dragon was getting closer and closer.

"Mr. Kaido, I'm back!"

When they reached the ground, Jello greeted him with a smile.

He has become stronger again, and his height has reached 2.82 meters, and his physique has become more muscular. (The standard height of a strong man in the pirate world, most enemies don't need to look up at him)

"Good! You didn't disappoint me!"

"Such a big change... Is it the power of the mythical beasts?"

Seeing Zero, Kaido also transformed into a human form, revealing a relieved expression like an old father.

"That's right, the mythical beast Black Dragon!"

"From now on, I will be able to stand on my own for the Beasts Pirates!"

A confident smile appeared on Jello's lips, and his domineering aura was released at this moment.

Kaido looked at Zero with satisfaction. A mythical beastman with the ability of domineering aura is fully qualified to command all beasts!

"Well, I declare——"

"From today on, Zero will be the new leader of our Beasts Pirates!"

"Code name - Natural Disaster!"

Almost a roar, Kaido's voice spread throughout the Flower Capital.