**Chapter 171: Young Kaido**

**Chapter 171: Young Kaido**

Sea Calendar 1479.

"They say that freak is coming to Honeycomb Island."

"Not bad, fighting his way from Paradise to the New World alone, causing quite a bit of trouble for the Marines."

"But he's a bit slow. We heard about him two years ago. The Marines are useless, can't even catch a kid like that. He even treated Marine Bases like free Mess Halls and messed around."

"Haha, don't worry about that. Looks like this year's Recruitment Tournament will be interesting."

"Not necessarily. There's still some time until the Recruitment Tournament. If he really performs exceptionally, he might be recruited into the Rocks Pirates early."

"Just like Pluto back then."

"No matter what, let's look forward to it, that kid named Kaido."

The Rocks Pirates paid close attention to young Pirates with potential, directly extending invitations to outstanding ones.

Kaido, possessing the Oni Bloodline, became the strongest warrior of the Woka Kingdom at the age of ten.

At thirteen, which was two years ago.

The King of the Woka Kingdom sold Kaido out to the Marines for the right to participate in the World Summit, but Kaido subsequently escaped and was given a Bounty of 70 million Beli.

Such a performance was already enough to attract the attention of the Rocks Pirates.

However, the prerequisite was that he could make it to the New World.

The Rocks Pirates wouldn't specifically go to Paradise for a young Pirate.

Dodging and hiding all the way, Kaido finally arrived in the New World.

Once in the New World, everything became easier.

 The Marine pursuers didn't dare to venture deep into the New World.

 The New World was now completely the territory of the Rocks Pirates.

As the defeated, they had to act like the defeated.

Under the influence of the Rocks Pirates, Kaido's subsequent actions could be said to have a green light all the way, proceeding very smoothly.

Of course, there was no shortage of fighting, but Kaido carved out a bloody path with his powerful Strength.

Having received news of the Rocks Pirates recruiting, he was now close to Honeycomb Island.

"Newgate, want to go take a look? That interesting little fellow. I have a premonition he's going to cause quite a stir today."

Hades said with a smile in his eyes, looking towards the Great Sea in the distance.

He could already sense the slightly immature Aura about to arrive.

"Gurahaha! Just like you back then? Then let's go, Hades."

Newgate laughed heartily upon hearing this, unable to help but recall the scene when Hades first arrived at Honeycomb Island.

Hades's long-range Observation Haki was no longer a secret to him.

It seemed the little fellow named Kaido would bring them some surprises.

The current Newgate had already grown a crescent-shaped Whitebeard.

This iconic feature officially became Newgate's title.

"Whitebeard" Edward Newgate.

With the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, Newgate's old title "Monster Strength Kid" was long outdated.

As they approached the Port.

A strong young man, holding a Spiked Club, with curved bull horns and wearing leather pants, stepped onto the Island.

He deliberately released a powerful Aura, instantly attracting the attention of numerous Pirates.

This year's Recruitment Tournament was being held again, and "Honeycomb Island" Hachinosu was once again gathering countless Pirates eager to join the Rocks Pirates.

The atmosphere at the Port was already tense.

Too many Pirates wanted to join the Rocks Pirates, but there were only a few spots.

The vast majority were competitors.

Some Pirates would team up to eliminate some seemingly threatening Pirates before the Recruitment Tournament began, increasing their chances of making it to the end.

Some Pirates who were powerful but also smart would hide their Strength, only unleashing it at the very end.

The Recruitment Tournament was held every year, and they had some experience.

Those who survived to the end were never necessarily the strongest.

In recent days, there had been constant fighting on the Island, and the Cleaners had to clear the ground every half day.

And Kaido's arrival undoubtedly broke the strange calm.

Some people had already recognized Kaido, while the vast majority of Pirates began to see Kaido as their biggest competitor.

Individuals of this caliber, strong to a certain extent, were difficult to deal with by simply teaming up a few people.

Many Pirates would list him as someone not to provoke and avoid.

Such individuals often already had a spot reserved.

However, the young and impetuous Kaido wouldn't take the usual path.

 He wanted to join the Rocks Pirates in the most difficult and dazzling way.

"Are you the only trash on Hachinosu? Let the truly strong guys come out."

Kaido's eyes widened as he laughed, his provocative words echoing throughout the entire Port.

Pirates who originally didn't plan to target Kaido stared intently at him.

This gave them a reason to attack Kaido.

A reason to team up and attack together.

With so many of them, could they not wear down a kid?

A great battle began.

 When Kaido spoke those provocative words, he was already prepared to turn this Island upside down.

Having fought his way here, Kaido was very confident in his Strength.

He knew the Rocks Pirates were terrifying, but he had only heard about them, never witnessed them firsthand.

Young Kaido was at a time when he charged forward without hesitation.

What Core Cadres? What Rocks? If they weren't strong enough, he would kill them and take their place.

Holding such a pure and simple idea, Kaido declared war on the entire Island.

His stated target included the members of the Rocks Pirates as well.

Calling them trash, this time, some members of the Rocks Pirates could no longer tolerate it.

A great battle commenced, and countless Pirates charged towards Kaido.

Kaido continuously pushed forward, swinging his Spiked Club, sending Pirates flying one after another.

Many Pirates couldn't withstand his terrifying Strength; their weapons were directly knocked out of their hands or shattered.

Battle-hardened Kaido's attack methods were simple and effective, experience gained from constant fighting on the Battlefield.

However, this couldn't really be considered Body Technique.

 Kaido relied more on his natural Talent in Combat.

With his powerful Physique and Strength, Kaido could deal with the vast majority of opponents.

This might work against these ordinary Pirates.

But facing those true Monsters, Kaido's current performance was still too immature.

But aside from that, what Kaido displayed was completely obvious talent.

His Physique, Strength, and Combat Awareness were all exceptionally outstanding.

And the Rocks Pirates finally welcomed another Monster with the Potential to become a Core Cadre.

(end of chapter)