Chapter 21 I'm In A Hurry And The Battle Will Be Over Within One Minute

Kaido nodded, showing little concern.

"I know a bit about you already. You've defeated Linlin's cadres and can match Whitebeard's Bista. You're strong enough to join the Beasts Pirates without any problem."

Before Carlos could react, Kaido's tone shifted abruptly.

"It's just a bit unfortunate that you arrived now. The cadre positions have just been filled."

"Here's what we'll do: King, find a place for this guy to stay, and we'll schedule a test of his abilities another day."

Carlos shook his head and refused flatly.

"Sorry, but if there's an assessment, let's do it now."

From the sky, he had a clear view of the square.

All the familiar faces were present.

He had been handling this task for a while now and didn't have the patience to wait any longer. It was better to seize this opportunity to demonstrate his strength, secure a position as soon as possible, and report to Stussy.

Kaido frowned slightly.

"We traveled from the Sabaody Archipelago to get here. It wasn't easy for you either, but given your disheveled state, you should rest and return another day."

Carlos sighed and spread his hands.

"You must have read the newspapers. I injured Charlotte Daifuku at the Sabaody auction. The BIGMOM pirates are currently chasing me and will likely arrive here soon. I'd prefer to join you as quickly as possible."

"Of course, you could also choose to capture me and hand me over to Charlotte Linlin to appease her."

Since he couldn't hide the situation, he chose to be upfront.

Based on his understanding of Kaido, however, there was a high chance he wouldn't do such a thing.

From what he knew about Kaido's actions in the original plot, it was clear that Kaido valued strong talents. Even if someone was an enemy, he wouldn't kill them easily. If someone had impressive strength and caught his eye, he'd find a way to bring them under his command.

"Oh? Linlin sent an army to deal with you? That's interesting…"

Kaido was momentarily stunned by the news, taking a while to regain his composure.

It wasn't that he didn't believe it, but such an extreme response was quite extraordinary.

Kaido spoke solemnly.

"Boy, whether what you say is true or not, I don't care and don't feel like investigating it. What bothers me is your suggestion!"

"Capture a strong man seeking refuge and hand him over to others?"

"Are you kidding? Who do you think I am?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a terrifying aura spread in all directions.

Everyone present was shocked and retreated in fear.

While other pirate groups might consider handing over an enemy to appease the BIGMOM pirates, Kaido, as the Governor of the Beasts Pirates, would never do such a dishonorable thing.

He was an emperor of the New World, equal in influence and strength to Charlotte Linlin.

How could he engage in such a disgraceful act?

A powerful man wasn't afraid of any challenge, and the Beasts Pirates weren't afraid of any enemy. To reach such heights, reputation mattered greatly.

If he did something like this, what would outsiders think?

Would they think he was afraid of the BIGMOM pirates?

Would powerful individuals still come to him for refuge?

In the square, whispers spread as people cast doubtful glances at Carlos.

"Is it true? Did the entire BIGMOM pirate group mobilize just to deal with him alone? That seems unlikely."

"I heard they dispatched at least fifty warships. Could they really go to war over this guy?"

The cost of mobilizing such a large army was immense.

There was also the risk of leaving the headquarters vulnerable to attack.

Others weren't fools; they could see that such a scenario was improbable.

Kaido pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Well, I'm aware of some of your deeds, so there's no need for further assessment!"

"You, like Black Maria, Sasaki, and Fozifu, are now a senior officer of the Beasts Pirates, second only to the top poster in terms of status."

"And you have the right to challenge any of them."

"Jhin, Quinn, Jack, you better stay sharp and not slack off. If you're defeated by him, it will be quite embarrassing! Hahaha!"

Kaido laughed, clearly pleased with the arrangement.

In the Beasts Pirates, wealth and status didn't matter as much.

Only strength determined dominance.

Seniority was irrelevant.

Strength was the only path to promotion!

"If that's the case, then I want to challenge the top position."

While everyone was still absorbing Kaido's words, Carlos's calm statement caught their attention.

He looked at the man with his arms crossed in surprise.

"Oh? You want to fight now? Are you so eager?"

Kaido frowned.

"You may not know that Jack is an ancient Zoan user. Even though your strength is considerable, it might take several days and nights to determine a winner."

According to his subordinates, the BIGMOM pirates were nearing their location.

The Beasts Pirates needed to meet them with the highest standards.

Kaido had secretly resolved to impress Linlin this time.

Compared to that, Garros versus Jack seemed trivial.

When was it ever impossible to fight internal duels?

"Kaido, this event was impressive. The strength of the Beasts Pirates has truly amazed me. I hope we can continue to cooperate in the future."

"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving before the next match."

Kurozumi said with a smile.

As the supreme ruler of Wanokuni, he had many responsibilities.

He had heard that remnants of the Kozuki clan were causing trouble lately.

So, he had little interest or time to continue watching the battle.

"You just joined the Beasts Pirates and are already challenging me? Are you underestimating me?"

Jack glared at Carlos with obvious displeasure.

The challenge was clear; Carlos intended to surpass him and make a statement.

No one would respond kindly to such provocations, and Jack was no exception.

He knew he was the weakest of the three top posters.

Many would covet this position and seek to challenge him.

Jack's eyes grew cold.

He was determined to use all his strength to teach Carlos a lesson.

It would be best to break his limbs and make an example of him!

Who would have expected that Carlos wouldn't even glance at him but instead smiled at Kaido on the stage?

"Don't worry. An opponent of this level can be defeated within a minute."

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