One Piece: Dungeon Shop. Scamming Garp, Reward: Eight-Tails Jinchuriki-Chapter 291: Who Dares Touch Kaido? The Pressure of Three Legends!

Chapter 291: Chapter 291: Who Dares Touch Kaido? The Pressure of Three Legends!

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Chapter 291: Who Dares Touch Kaido? The Pressure of Three Legends!

"Foolish loyalty."

"Since you want to die, I’ll oblige you!"

Gion’s wrist twisted violently. Armament Haki erupted once more, aiming to crush King’s heart in a single, brutal motion.

However.

In that fraction of a second between life and death—

King’s voice, hoarse and choking on blood foam, exploded across the battlefield. But his words weren’t directed at Gion. They were screaming at the three Pirate Emperors watching from the sidelines!

"Red Hair! Whitebeard! Golden Lion!"

"Are you really going to stand there and let the Marines succeed?!"

"Cough, cough..."

King coughed up blood, screaming until his voice cracked:

"That’s right! We are enemies!"

"We are mortal foes who kill each other for territory, for glory, and for the One Piece!"

"But... Don’t forget! We are PIRATES first!!"

King snapped his head around, his bloodshot eyes locking onto Red-Haired Shanks.

"If we Four Emperors slaughter each other here, or even let the Navy use their hands to remove Lord Kaido... Who will be the happiest?! The World Government! Those Celestial Dragons who see us as thorns in their eyes!"

King’s voice was weak, but every word struck the hearts of the crowd like a heavy hammer.

"Today, it’s Lord Kaido who dies. What about tomorrow?! Once the balance is broken, once the Navy feels they can pick us off one by one... Do you think any of you will be safe?! Don’t let yourselves be used as a gun by this Marine woman!!!"

BOOM—!

These words struck like a thunderclap. In an instant, the hesitation in the eyes of Red Hair and Whitebeard was blown away. Even Shiki the Golden Lion, who had been reveling in the misfortune, slowly retracted the grin from his face.

Although he was incredibly annoyed by that brute Kaido... And although this kid King was effectively guilt-tripping them... They had to admit... The bastard had a point!

The Four Emperors were the Four Emperors precisely because they checked and balanced each other, while collectively withstanding the pressure of Marine Headquarters. If the Navy were allowed to pick off a weakened Kaido right here... The structure of the entire sea would truly change.

Furthermore, to have a Marine Vice Admiral decapitate one of the Four Emperors right in front of three other legendary pirates... If word got out... Where would these old legends put their faces?!

"Tch..."

Gion’s expression turned instantly unsightly. She could clearly feel it. The terrifying auras that had originally been locked onto Kaido... In this moment... Had all simultaneously turned their muzzles to lock onto her!

Especially that red-haired man. The famous sword, Gryphon, which had been sheathed, once again revealed a glint of cold steel.

"Vice Admiral Gion."

Shanks’ voice was soft, yet it carried an unquestionable dominance.

"Although King is an enemy... What he said isn’t without merit. Sheath your blade. If Kaido dies by Marine hands... I’m afraid this booze won’t taste very good."

THOOM!

Whitebeard’s Murakumogiri slammed heavily into the ground. A shockwave, potent enough to shatter an island, remained hidden but ready to burst.

"Gurararara!"

"The Red Hair brat is right. Pirate matters should be settled by pirates. Since when is it the Navy’s turn to meddle in my ’family affairs’?"

Even Shiki floated directly above Gion. His Mangekyo Sharingan spun slowly, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

"Hey, Navy girl. I may hate Kaido. But I absolutely refuse to see those pigs in the World Government smiling from ear to ear. If you know what’s good for you, get lost. Otherwise... I don’t mind making you into a specimen right alongside him!"

Damn it!

Gion gritted her silver teeth in frustration. Her beautiful face was written with unwillingness. Just a little more! Just a tiny bit more! Give her two more seconds, and she could have completely ended the myth of the Beasts Pirates!

But now... Facing the combined pressure of three legendary pirates... Even with the Rabbit Talisman, it was impossible to force a kill on Kaido in this situation and retreat in one piece.

"Count yourself lucky!"

Squelch!

Gion violently yanked Konpira from King’s chest. A spray of blood followed the blade. She tapped her toes and instantly retreated a hundred meters, widening the distance.

"Haa... Haa..."

King’s body swayed violently. But he did not fall. Even with a hole blown clean through his chest... He stood like a mountain, firmly blocking the path to Kaido.

Those eyes were filled with the relief of surviving a catastrophe, and... A profound understanding of this cruel world.

There are no eternal enemies. Only eternal interests.

Today... He won the gamble!

However.

"Hmph!"

Gion let out a heavy, cold snort. No nonsense. No cliché speeches about "Justice will prevail." That kind of thing was fine for fooling fresh recruits. In front of powerhouses of this level, saying it would only make her a laughingstock.

"All units, listen up! Retreat! Return to base!"

Gion whipped her Justice cape behind her. She turned and left! Without dragging her feet in the slightest!

Vice Admirals Onigumo and Doberman exchanged a glance. Although their eyes were also filled with reluctance, they knew the situation was irreversible. They could only glare viciously at the pirates before quickly leading their subordinates away.

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"Che..."

A light scoff, full of displeasure and regret, sounded from the edge of the smoke-filled battlefield.

Doflamingo was crouched atop a protruding reef. His iconic pink feather coat flapped loudly in the sea breeze. Even through those exaggerated sunglasses, one could feel the thick, lingering disappointment in his eyes.

"Is that it?"

"Fufufufu..."

Doflamingo’s fingers tapped lightly against his knee, the corners of his mouth hooking into a mocking arc.

"How truly disappointing. I thought I’d get to see this sea go completely berserk."

"Even if that monster Kaido died here... Or perhaps..."

Doflamingo glanced toward the distant Foosha Village, which remained as calm as ever.

"That God might personally take action and wipe out all these arrogant fools who don’t know the immensity of heaven and earth."

"No matter which ending... It would have whipped up unprecedented stormy waves across this stagnant ocean, wouldn’t it?"

"What a pity..."

Doflamingo shook his head. He looked down at the battlefield, which was already cooling down. Red Hair sheathed his sword. Whitebeard dispersed his quake bubbles. Even that old madman Shiki released the pressure of his Mangekyo Sharingan.

These monsters standing at the peak of the world... It was as if they had discussed it beforehand, tacitly guarding that invisible bottom line.

"Is this what you call the Four Emperors? So-called balance?"

"Truly a bunch of... utterly boring remnants of the old era."

The fanaticism in Doflamingo’s eyes gradually cooled, replaced by an extreme iciness and disgust.

He craved chaos. He craved destruction. Only by thoroughly destroying this hypocritical order could the true "New Era" descend!

But looking at it now... These guys who held the highest power in the sea, whether pirates or Marines... In their bones... They were still afraid. Afraid of the unknown variable, afraid of a future that might spiral out of control.

"Boring."

"Too boring."

Doflamingo stood up, bored out of his mind. Since the curtain had fallen on the show... It was time for him to attend to proper business.

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