Chapter 328: All Detained?

Saint Saint Saiwen days later, near the waters of Onigashima.

The great ship flying the Beasts Pirates flag cut through the waves, about to arrive at Onigashima.

Vergo stood on the deck with his hands in his pockets, letting the sea wind blow against his face.

At this moment, the second-in-command, Kizaru, wore a mournful expression.

"Boss Vergo, is it really okay for us to return like this? What if Admiral Kaido asks..."

Well, we left in perfect order.

But only you, Vergo, returned. Where is Ace? Where is Solara? Where is Reiju? Where is Xiao Shan Zhi? Could it be that they were all detained by Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen?

"Rest assured, I will take the blame if anything happens."

Even with Vergo's assurance, when Kizaru recalled the sight of Kaido's rage, he still felt terrified.

"My lord Ace, why didn't he come with us?"

Vergo smiled slightly.

"Some secrets are beyond the right of our rank to know, but as long as Boss Kaido understands, that is enough."

In fact, Vergo had only just learned that the Captain and Ace were actually of the legendary Lunarian race.

As the saying goes, the truth is revealed in the details.

The moment he learned the Captain was a Lunarian, Vergo finally saw the path the Captain would walk and the deeds he would do.

This has nothing to do with dreams.

This is destiny.

The hatred of a wiped-out clan cannot be shared with the living.

Even common mortals can spill blood within five steps and fight to the death just to avenge their grievances; how much more so for a man like the Captain who stands tall between heaven and earth.

Perhaps before long, this great sea will welcome a world-shaking upheaval.

And judging by the Captain's record of never having lost since setting sail, the World Government is probably doomed.

Then we must make plans for the future.

Pity that Young Master Doflamingo, for some reason, misunderstands him too deeply and is never willing to accept gifts.

Does the Donquixote Family have a future?

As for Ace staying in Inazuma, Vergo did not take it to heart at all.

Given the time Ace has followed Kaido, Kaido naturally knows Ace's identity; thus, he only needs to tell Boss Kaido that Ace has chosen to stay in Inazuma for a while.

Why he stayed, Kaido knows perfectly well in his heart.

The nearly wiped-out Lunarian race rarely meets a fellow clansman on the great sea; of course, they must spend some time getting along well.

"Very well." Kizaru looked helpless.

Since Boss Vergo said so, what could she, as the second-in-command, say?

Kizaru prepared to observe closely how Vergo, the brains of the Beasts Pirates, would endure Admiral Kaido's wrath, or perhaps directly smooth away Kaido's anger.

The group docked the ship at Onigashima's port; Vergo dismissed the others and went alone to report.

Upon seeing that only Vergo had returned, Kaido rubbed his eyes, and his heart immediately sank.

"What happened?"

"Were they all detained by Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen?"

Before Vergo could even open his mouth, Kaido had already slammed the wine jar in his arms heavily onto the ground.

"Bastard! Simply too arrogant!"

"It is like this, Boss." Vergo hurriedly explained: "Brother Ace wants to train with Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen for a while."

Kaido's tightly furrowed brows relaxed a bit.

Young brother Ace rarely meets a fellow clansman; following Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen to train, Kaido expressed understanding, after all, he understood nothing about the Lunarian race's innate flames... not a bit.

"Then what about Solara? What about Reiju?"

"Lady Solara's condition has eased somewhat; she must stay in Inazuma to continue treatment for a while. Reiju stayed behind to care for her mother, and..."

"And what?"

Vergo sighed.

"Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen took Xiao Shan Zhi as an adopted son; I could not forcibly bring Xiao Shan Zhi back."

"That bastard." Kaido said in a rage.

If he could not defeat Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen, Kaido would absolutely rush to Inazuma immediately and tie up the rest of the Morning Star Crew to bring them back as laborers.

First, he forcibly detained Yamato; although she was taken very good care of, she was Kaido's daughter!

Now he has detained Reiju as well.

"Reiju is my disciple, mine!"

Kaido cursed incessantly, yet he did not worry at all that young brother Ace would be recruited or detained; the years of brotherhood between him and Ace were not fake.

But the more he thought about it, the angrier he became, especially since Kaido was already three parts drunk.

"This matter is not over."

Kaido immediately decided to go to the South Blue and tear the Navy Academy in the South Blue up by its roots to vent his anger.

Meanwhile, in the Zou District of Inazuma.

Inside the Zou Daimyo's mansion.

Having just finished sparring with Mihawk, Shanks dragged his exhausted body back to the guest room and plopped down beside Beckman.

"I originally thought only Barrett in the Morning Star Crew was a battle maniac; I never expected that fellow with thick eyebrows and big eyes, Mihawk, to be one too."

Having spoken, Shanks panted a few times.

"How was it? Did you see anything?"

These days, they toured all seven districts of Inazuma—Kumoji, Hime, Usobana, Suzuhara, Bai Wu, Zou, and Hanakado—finding them utterly breathtaking.

The prosperity and tranquility of Inazuma's seven districts are enough to be called a paradise upon the seas.

"Saint Saint Saint Saiwen's plans are grand indeed."

Benn Beckman whispered, "You should know in your heart what that specifically is."

Shanks picked up the teapot and poured a cup of water.

"Saint Saint Saiwen has never changed; since childhood, he has felt this world should not be like this."

"Do you think Saint Saint Saiwen can succeed?"

Beckman flipped the notebook in his hand to the front.

"Judging by the Morning Star Group and Inazuma's apparent strength, rising up now would be difficult; the Navy could at least hold the Morning Star Group for some time."

"As for specific information on the World Government side, we know very little, making it hard to give a precise judgment."

Shanks paused.

"What if we count the Revolutionary Army? Is there a chance?"

"Difficult." Beckman shook his head: "Even if successful, once the order on the seas is broken, an unprecedented chaotic age will arrive."

"According to the intelligence I have gathered, the Revolutionary Army never confronts the Navy or the World Government head-on; instead, they strike once and move to another location."

"From this, it is not hard to see that the Revolutionary Army does not yet possess the ability to fight head-on."

"And do not forget, in recent years, Giant King Harald led giant soldiers to eliminate many pirates for the Navy."

"Elbaf is, after all, the world's strongest nation; no matter how you look at it, the odds of victory are not high."

Beckman shifted the topic.

"Unless the Morning Star Group has a hidden hand, but what that hidden hand is, we cannot see at all."

Shanks gripped his teacup.

"I have decided to return to Mary Geoise; Beckman, I leave the Red Force and everyone else to you."

To support his close brother's upcoming actions, Shanks finally made up his mind to return to Mary Geoise to probe the true state of the World Government.

This time, Beckman did not try to stop him.

"Since you have decided, we will first stay in Inazuma to cultivate for a while before setting sail to recruit people."

"Should we tell Saint Saint Saint Saiwen?"

Shanks gently set down the teacup.

"Ultimately, it is my family's business; Saint Saint Saiwen is already busy enough managing Inazuma, so do not trouble him further."

"I hope it can be of some help to him."

Beckman, however, offered a different opinion.

"Saint Saint Saint Saiwen might know more about the World Government; before returning to Mary Geoise, I suggest you best speak with him."

Shanks fell silent for a moment, then stood up and said.

"Very well, I will go find Saint Saint Saiwen to talk now."