A golden light directly kicked the dragon's head.
Infused with Haki, accelerating the speed of light, Kaido's dragon head trembled, and his body was uncontrollably kicked and sent flying.
But his massive dragon body was flung over, crashing towards Enel.
Borsalino transformed into golden light particles, converging beside Enel, grabbing Enel's shoulder with one hand.
His other finger flashed with a rotating cross of light.
Swish—
The gathered laser beam instantly pierced the lightning chains connecting Enel and Kaido, followed by a violent explosion.
Exploding from within, the lightning chains were severed.
The colossal dragon body swept across the ground, crushing everything in its path, and shattered rocks flew into their faces.
But it no longer mattered.
With a flash of golden light and electricity, they instantly vanished from the spot.
They reappeared above the skull palace of Onigashima.
Borsalino glanced at Enel:
"Kowai ne~"
"That was a close one~"
Enel, with lingering fear, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth:
"Ah—"
"Yeah."
"Thanks."
"But why did you come over?"
Borsalino scratched his chin:
"Me......"
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Meanwhile.
Kaido's face was grim.
He transformed back into human form, carrying his Kanabo as he walked over.
There was no other option. Enel, having broken free from the chains, was certainly uncatchable, and all the armories on the island had been destroyed.
He narrowed his eyes, looking at Enel and Borsalino:
"So bothersome......"
Buru buru~ Buru buru~
The Den Den Mushi rang. As soon as Kaido answered, King's voice came from the other end:
"Brother Kaido!"
"Marine Admiral Kizaru has discovered our plan!"
"Fea—"
Kaido impatiently cut him off:
"I know."
*Snap*—
He hung up the phone.
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On the skull.
The two could clearly hear King's voice from Kaido's Den Den Mushi.
Borsalino said leisurely:
"Looks like I was faster~"
I flew at light speed to Onigashima, and King flew to the next island to find a Den Den Mushi for comparison.
It seems light speed has the advantage.
Enel also let out a wry laugh:
"So that's how it is..."
"Then I am truly fortunate."
Borsalino shrugged.
Enel chuckled and sat down on the ground, looking down at Kaido:
"Are we still fighting?"
Kaido snorted:
"How boring..."
He waved his hand and turned to leave:
"The cooperation continues."
Roar—
As Kaido departed, his head elongated infinitely, transforming from human to a blue dragon.
Swirling with flame clouds and thunderclouds, he flew into the distance.
His destination was towards Helmeppo's territory.
The objective of cutting off Sakazuki's wings had not been achieved, so there was no need to continue.
Besides, he couldn't catch them anyway.
As for the armories recently destroyed in Wano Country, it was of no consequence. The slaves of Wano Country were very useful.
The ultimate goal was to seize Helmeppo's business.
After flying a considerable distance, Kaido narrowed his eyes.
He transformed back into human form and stopped, pondered for a moment, and then took out a Den Den Mushi to dial.
Buru buru~ Buru buru~
A woman's voice came from the Den Den Mushi:
"Hey! Kaido!!!"
Kaido's lips curved slightly.
"Linlin..."
In reality, the cooperation with Sakazuki had already ended.
Who didn't know who? That dog Sakazuki was probably already retreating his troops.
But the opportunity of Helmeppo's entire force being out could not be missed.
Helmeppo had previously controlled the entire underground business of the New World.
But after today... that might not be the case.
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On the skull.
Enel relaxed:
"Hoo—"
He collapsed backward, stretching.
He moved a bit, grimacing from the pain.
Borsalino also sighed slightly:
"Finally gone~"
"Such terrifying pressure~"
Enel, lying down, gave him a glare.
Borsalino asked:
"I say~"
"Things happened so suddenly~"
"What's going on~?"
Enel clicked his tongue:
"Nothing much."
"It's just that Uncle Sakazuki and Kaido were cooperating."
"They were planning to scheme against Helmeppo."
"To stir up chaos in the New World."
"Of course... cooperation means mutual betrayal, right?"
"It's obvious."
"My attempt to betray them failed, and instead, that guy Kaido got betrayed."
Borsalino listened to Enel's words, and though it was clear, he still felt...
"So troublesome~"
Enel smiled and sat up.
Two flashes of light, one gold and one blue, flew out from Onigashima.
And disappeared.
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New World, Whole Cake Island.
Charlotte Linlin smiled into the Den Den Mushi:
"Mamamama~"
"So it was a collaboration with that Sakazuki fellow."
"You're quite something, Kaido..."
"Very well."
"I'll be there soon."
*Click*—
Her massive body leaped down from the throne:
"Guards!"
"Gather all the Ministers! Prepare for expedition!"
"Wait..."
After giving the order, she seemed to have second thoughts:
"First, go summon Brulee."
That dog Sakazuki... he wouldn't be that honest.
It's better to be prepared for any eventuality.
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New World, Saint Cassia Sea.
A ship with a red dragon head, predominantly gold and red, floated on the sea.
Few in the New World wouldn't recognize this ship's name.
The Red Force.
The ship of the fastest-rising Pirate Emperor, Red-Haired Shanks.
But this Emperor, whom no one in the New World dared to offend, seemed to have encountered something...
The sky above rumbled.
Explosions and white smoke continuously appeared.
The clash of Conqueror's Haki also caused the winds and clouds to change.
In the sky.
A blue afterimage flashed, repeatedly colliding with attacks from all directions.
The blue afterimage was Barrett, who was intercepting the Red-Haired Pirates.
And the attacks from all directions were from the Red-Haired Pirates.
With the speed boost from the Double-Double Fruit, the attacks of the Red-Haired Pirates could barely hit Barrett.
But the Haki of the Red-Haired Pirates was incredibly strong. They could even predict Barrett's movements in advance, surrounding him from all sides. This prevented Barrett from attacking.
Because if he lingered for even a moment, a torrent of attacks would follow, making it quite troublesome.
Both sides had been in this stalemate for half a day. It was only because Barrett and the Red-Haired Pirates had exceptional stamina that they could endure this consumption.
Buru buru~ Buru buru~
The Den Den Mushi rang. Barrett, while dodging, pulled out a Den Den Mushi and answered.
Sakazuki's voice came from the Den Den Mushi:
"Retreat."