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Chapter 86: Kaido and the Mad King are worth killing; in the moment of crisis, Taiko no Momo arrives
Chapter 86 Kaido and the Mad King are worth killing; in the moment of crisis, Taiko no Momo arrives.
The figure of Youyi Hassan emerged from the deepest nightmare into reality, appearing in the shadow behind Kaido's massive blue dragon body.
There were no ripples in space, no fluctuations in energy, and not a trace of aura leaked out.
He simply lay there quietly "attached" to Kaido's skin, which was covered with thick dragon scales, like the most inconspicuous shadow.
Kaido's top-tier Observation Haki, capable of sensing an area of a hundred miles, seemed to have malfunctioned at this moment.
His enormous dragon eyes continued to scan the battlefield below, locking onto the crumbling naval defenses and the Mad King, who was momentarily stunned.
He was completely unaware of the deadly threat that was right next to him, right up to his vitals!
It's not just Kaido.
Below are naval soldiers fighting fiercely, Fleet Admiral Sengoku on the command platform, and Kizaru, heavily wounded and leaning against the wreckage.
Everyone's gaze, senses, and attention were completely drawn to the commotion on the battlefield and the Mad King's dazed state.
The writhing shadow domain was indeed eerie, but no one could pinpoint the entity that had merged into it, which was like a shadow itself.
At that moment, without any unnecessary movements, the black shadow on his hand surged. He gently touched Kaido's neck, which was covered in hard dragon scales.
The sound was so faint that it was practically insignificant on the battlefield—the sound of a needle piercing leather.
The dark figure ignored the hard dragon scales and, like a hot knife cutting into solidified grease, easily disappeared into the gaps in Kaido's reverse scale.
Deep into flesh and blood!
"Well-?!"
Kaido's massive dragon body suddenly stiffened!
The deafening laughter abruptly stopped, and a sharp pain originating from the depths of his soul, along with the frantic loss of his life force, instantly swept over his nerves.
The dragon's eyes, burning with flames of destruction, suddenly widened, its pupils contracting violently due to extreme pain and disbelief.
puff!
A mouthful of dragon blood, mixed with fragments of internal organs and as hot as magma, gushed from Kaido's massive maw, spraying across the sky.
It was like a rain of blood!
"Lord Kaido!!"
At the edge of the battlefield below, King and Queen of the Beasts Pirates let out heart-wrenching screams of terror!
What did they see? The invincible Lord Kaido—was actually coughing up blood?!
"What?! Kaido—?"
Sengoku, Kizaru, and all the naval officers and soldiers who witnessed this scene were stunned and their minds went blank.
What just happened? They only saw Kaido suddenly freeze, and then, without warning, spit out dragon blood!
No attack was observed! No powerful energy fluctuations were sensed!
Kaido's massive blue dragon body tumbled violently in the air, letting out a painful and furious roar.
"Roar!!! Who?! Who is it?!" Dragon breath uncontrollably spewed from its mouth, but it shot off at an angle toward the distant sea, stirring up a column of steam that shot into the sky.
He tried to scratch the back of his neck with the dragon's claws, but all he got was the shadow covering the claws.
The ultimate goal of every assassin in the world is to disappear into the shadows and vanish without a trace.
What if this killer is conceptually just a shadow?
The attacker, just as he had appeared, vanished from sight once more after delivering the fatal blow.
There was no breath, no sound, and it seemed as if it had never existed at all.
Vanished without a trace in an instant!
There was only a tiny, barely perceptible hole at the back of the neck, from which deathly energy was constantly emanating.
The rampant death energy within his body proved that the terrifying attack just now was not an illusion.
If Kaido hadn't possessed the abnormal vitality and defense of the "world's strongest creature," any other powerful figure, such as an admiral, a Yonko, or even an ordinary Heroic Spirit, would have been instantly annihilated and killed on the spot!
Even Kaido suffered an unprecedented blow, with blood gushing from his mouth.
"You bastard!!! You cowardly coward! Get out here right now!!"
Kaido's roar was filled with rage, and even a hint of horror at being shrouded in an unknown threat.
The entire battlefield fell into an eerie and terrifying silence.
A voice, filled with absolute confidence and chilling killing intent, pierced through all the roars and booms, resounding clearly in everyone's ears.
"Kaido of the Beasts—the strongest creature in the world, the 'Emperor' of the New World—"
"And your heroic spirit—"
"They're all worth killing!"
Before the words had even faded, several figures, like black lightning, swiftly cut into the heart of the battlefield at speeds exceeding all limits!
The leader, dressed in white—symbolizing the highest authority of CP0—wears a strange mask and has eyes as sharp as knives.
That was Rob Lucci, who had just been promoted because of the Holy Grail War!
Behind him, C members Kalifa, Jabra, Kujira, Owl, Bruno, and others instantly dispersed, each locking onto their target and unleashing their full power.
The sailors on the field instantly saw a lifeline, and their eyes ignited with the hope of survival.
"It's Rob Lucci! He's a contestant too! He can summon Heroic Spirits too, we're saved!"
Sengoku's furrowed brows finally relaxed. Kaido's injury earlier must have been caused by Lucci's spirit. In any case, now was a good time to launch a counterattack.
"All troops, heed my command! Assist the CP in their counterattack!"
Amidst the deafening cheers of the Marines, Lucci's gaze swept over Kaido in the sky, his eyes filled with a chilling killing intent.
"Oh—I forgot, the government's participant is you too—"
Despite the excruciating pain and corrosive effects within his body, Kaido turned his massive dragon head toward Lucci.
"World Government lackeys, you bunch of scum who can only hide in the shadows and shoot arrows?! Assassins? You dare to fight against warriors?! Die! Heat Breath!!"
The raging dragon's breath, carrying an aura of annihilation capable of burning everything, hurtled towards Lucci and his group who had just landed. He intended to completely vaporize these government lackeys!
Almost at the same instant Kaido unleashed his dragon breath, on the battlefield below, the Mad King Cú Chulainn also erupted!
"Disappear, ho-i!!! Gáe Bolg!!!"
The Mad King let out a roar that was not human, pouring all his magic power into the magic spear in his hand, and the crimson curse light was stronger than ever before.
Since his master is Kaido, this guy's magical power is practically inexhaustible.
He ignored the navy attacking him and focused his attention on Lucci!
A dark red demonic spear, imbued with the power to reverse cause and effect, struck first despite being delayed, even faster than Kaido's dragon breath. It tore through space, carrying a deadly intent, and aimed straight for Lucci's heart.
Two devastating attacks, one from above and one from below, almost completely blocked Lucci's room to dodge.
This is a declaration of destruction issued by Kaido and the Mad King in their rage against Lucci and the "authority of the World Government" he represents.
However, the mask on Lucci's face concealed his expression; only his eyes remained cold and unwavering, showing no sign of panic.
Seeing his furrowed brows, Kizaru, who was standing to the side, knew that he had just tested the power of the cursed spear.
Just as he was preparing to transform into his elemental form to lend a hand, the Mad King's sure-hit magic spear, Gáe Bolg, pierced Lucci's heart.
At the same time, Kaido's devastating dragon breath pillar crashed into Lucci's body, and the shockwave spread out instantly!
The terrifying energy, powerful enough to incinerate mountains and boil seas, raged on, and the high temperature emanating from its edges melted the surrounding ground into magma, proving the terrifying power of this attack.
The entire audience was shocked. Had the person who had just arrived and was supposed to break the deadlock been killed in one blow?
Kaido scoffed from the sky, "Hehehe! Fool! Assassins, stay hidden in the shadows and never come out to see the sun! Otherwise, you'll only die!"
Amidst the astonished and incredulous gazes of the crowd, the Mad King frowned; something had just felt off.
There was no sensation of penetration, only a muffled sound like being pierced into a sticky swamp.
puff!
Suddenly, something unexpected happened. Lu Qi, who had been pierced by the spear, turned into a black shadow and flowed back to the ground.
Behind the Mad King, a figure emerged from the shadows resembling a black cloak.
That's right, Rob Lucci!
The moment he emerged from the shadows, Lucci's body began to transform; fur covered his skin, and sharp claws extended. Leopard form!
His claws and teeth not only possessed unparalleled power, but were also imbued with a unique killing intent bestowed upon them by Youyi Hassan.
His voice came through the mask, cold and piercing.
"Foolish brute! Knowing that assassins live by shadows, why don't you pay attention to their shadows? Marines! Charge in and wipe out the Heroic Spirits!"
"Kaido—I entrust this to my Heroic Spirits!"
Upon hearing his shout, the ground beneath the feet of the naval officers of colonel rank and above cracked violently, and their bodies charged towards the Mad King like cannonballs.
Faced with the onslaught of attacks, the Mad King roared even more furiously, but since he had just launched the Demon Spear, his weapon was not at hand at the moment!
"Hmph, a rat in the gutter, you think you can defeat me?" Kaido's rage intensified.
Without any thought, driven entirely by emotion, he actually raised his hand, the bright red, fake Command Seal gleaming on the back of his hand.
"Berserker! I command you with a Command Spell! Destroy the Marine Headquarters completely and slaughter everyone inside!" Just as the order was about to be given, a slightly flippant voice fell from the sky.
"Why ruin the harmony among family members? Isn't this like the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple? Or have you all truly washed away your own temple?"
High above, the aura of otherworldly grace gradually calmed the bloodthirsty crowd.
Once the scene had completely calmed down, a huge, snow-white celestial beast with magnificent divine horns slowly descended through the clouds.
That divine beast was clearly extraordinary. Its face, which seemed to understand human nature, was calm, wise, and even carried a hint of divine aura, making it completely different from ordinary livestock.
What's even more striking is the beast's owner, who squinted as if no one could make him take anything seriously.
The divine whip in his hand twirled gently, and his magnificent Taoist robes seemed otherworldly.
"It's not good for you all to fight amongst yourselves. Why don't you put aside your differences and join forces to fight?"
"Don't let my appearance fool you, I have a basic understanding of military strategy. If the alliance succeeds, victory this time will be a piece of cake."
Sengoku's eyes lit up immediately, and he looked up at the Heroic Spirit that the World Government had told him to remember.
It was summoned by the Celestial Dragon Sherlock, and he was comparable to the King of Heroes, Rider Taikomo!
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