Chapter 176: Azure Dragon vs. Azure Dragon (Part 2)

Above the Flower Capital, two dragons soar through the sky.

This absurd and bizarre scene violently assaults Kaido's cognition.

Kaido is utterly certain that the Azure Dragon form is unique in the world, yet how can Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen transform into an identical Azure Dragon form?

Another Azure Dragon Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit?

But didn't Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen eat the Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Model: Lei Shen?

Not only is Kaido stunned in mid-air, but the rest of the Beasts Pirates members are also left dumbfounded for a moment.

Two Boss Kaidos?

Queen lies beside King, eyes gazing at the sky, and mutters a complaint with a grunt.

"This guy... is simply not human."

He clearly ate the Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Model: Lei Shen, clearly just transformed into the Thunder Giant not long ago, and now he has transformed into Boss Kaido's Azure Dragon form.

The Lei Shen form is indeed terrifying like this.

And King stares at the Flame Azure Dragon, at the flames burning fiercely upon it; it is the exact same aura as the flames of his Lunarian race behind him.

【You are indeed my kin.】

【Was a powerful guy like you, having your wings on your back cut off by the World Government when you were a child?】

In the world of pirates, as long as the prerequisites are sufficient enough, everyone is a master of imagination.

In an instant, King has imagined a scene where Saint Saint Saiwen was captured alive by the World Government as a child and subjected to inhumane experiments.

And then escaped to the East Blue, was invited by Roger to join his ship, lay low for many years, and in one stroke became an Emperor of the Sea.

Compared to this kin, King suddenly feels he has brought shame to the entire Lunarian race.

Both are Lunarians; King was completely crushed by Golden Lion, and if Golden Lion had not held back his killing intent, King might already be dead and fallen.

Yet Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen can subdue Golden Lion.

The gap between the two is clear at a glance.

If Boss Kaido had not shown him kindness before, King would really want to join Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen: Brother, did you receive the inheritance of the Lunarian race?

Can you teach me?

This brother also wants to improve.

King recognized the flames on Saint Saint Saiwen's body; as King's big brother, Kaido naturally recognized them too.

"Wu la la la la~"

"King, look quickly, it's real."

Knowing he is about to be defeated and leave Wano Country, Kaido still does not forget to share his joy with little brother King, sharing the joy of discovering a secret and verifying a hypothesis.

At least for King, he is no longer alone.

No longer the sole sprout of the Lunarian race.

Kaido did not directly call out the name of the Lunarian race, nor does he intend to reveal Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen's identity, after all, he is the only kin little brother has.

The only two sprouts of the Lunarian race.

"Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen, come fight."

Two Azure Dragons, each about five hundred meters long, tread on flame clouds, weaving and vanishing within the cloud layers, and successively exhale the same heat breath and destructive wind.

Like two dragon-form ranged mages, they wildly bombard each other with all kinds of magic.

For a time, the battle becomes so fierce that day turns to night and the sky darkens.

Unlike the fierce battle in the sky, the ground presents a different scene.

The various commanders of the Beasts Pirates are guarded by Golden Lion and Mihawk, while the remaining members are tied up together by Baret and Rainy Yuzhi Xiliu.

In fact, except for Baret, Rainy Yuzhi Xiliu, and Moonlight Moria, the entire Morning Star Pirates did not deal many killing blows.

Baret fights for the thrill; every move is a killing blow.

This is related to Baret's military background; in battle, he never gives the enemy any chance to survive or catch their breath.

If one move can be fatal, why make a second move?

Every ounce of strength saved on the battlefield is a guarantee and hope for survival.

Rainy Yuzhi Xiliu is filled with killing intent in his heart; usually suppressed by Saint Saint Saiwen, now that he finally has a chance to vent, he naturally cherishes the slaughter immensely.

And Moria simply seeks revenge against Kaido; if he can deal a killing blow, he will show no mercy.

Killing one is no loss; killing two is a blood profit.

As captain, Saint Saint Saiwen already knew this but did not obstruct; blind kindness is meaningless, and necessary slaughter better demonstrates deterrence.

The Marines are the most vivid example; Saint Saint Saiwen beating up Baret and Moria was the same.

At least let the Beasts Pirates know pain, know the consequences of opposing the Morning Star Pirates, and know the price of invading Wano Country again.

This is also fully utilizing the initiative and value of every crew member.

Members who love slaughter and the thrill of battle go to suppress rebellions, go to expand territory, and go to make the name of the Morning Star Pirates ring out.

And commanders like Master Tenghu, Jin Ni, and Kuma are more suitable for governing Wano Country's internal affairs.

The sun sets and rises again; a new day arrives.

At the beginning, Saint Saint Saiwen could still concentrate, experiencing the various wonders of the Azure Dragon form, such as controlling storms and riding the clouds.

But after truly fighting day and night.

While battling old man Kaido, Saint Saint Saiwen can occasionally zone out, pondering how to govern Inazuma next, how to integrate the forces under his command—

And how to execute Momonosuke.

In Saint Saint Saiwen's Observation Haki perception, Kouzuki Toki currently seems somewhat hesitant.

After all, all the nobles of Wano Country have been killed by Kaido, leaving only her son and daughter; this time the Morning Star Pirates came, is it to help Oden restore the nation, or do they have other plans?

Kouzuki Toki is very conflicted.

Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen's occasional distraction only fueled Kaido's rage—he was clearly looking down on Kaido.

"Tornado—Hai Fū!"

Kaido roared, shattering the sky; violet lightning writhed around him as his massive dragon body spun like a colossal top.

The hurricane-force wind spewed from his dragon maw twisted into a vortex that tore through the clouds, hurtling straight at Barzab with the force to annihilate heaven and earth.

But when the tornado struck Barzab's dragon body, it only sparked a dense clatter of ting-tang-tang, leaving not even a single scratch.

Seeing this, Kaido's fury boiled over into crimson rage—his boundless brutality and helplessness surged, yet he could do nothing.

Barzab's overwhelming strength was absolute—his power, domineering aura, weapons, and even his physique, bloodline, and martial arts were all monstrously superior.

And in every single aspect, he was stronger than Kaido.

Originally, Barzab's foundation was already formidable; when the Lunaria clan burned their flames, their physical defense surged dramatically.

With this synergy of strength upon strength,

it was simply beyond the limits of possibility.

After a day and night of battle, still unable to break Barzab's defense, Kaido's own resolve cracked.

"Enough. This is pointless."

Since becoming the strongest warrior of the Voka Kingdom at age ten, Kaido had ruled the seas for nearly thirty years—never had he fought such a humiliating battle.

He accepted he couldn't defeat his opponent.

But failing to even pierce Barzab's defense—that was what tormented Kaido—

the gap was this vast.

Didn't it mean: those twenty years he'd lived beyond Barzab were twenty wasted years?

What purpose was there in continuing? Just to save face?

If so, then he'd rather not save face at all.

Kaido descended from the sky, sullenly shifting back to his human form, and plopped down beside Ace.

"Barzab, I'm done eating—I'm leaving."