Chapter 309: I Have Been Moving Forward for Too Long and Have Forgotten Why I Set Sail
Hearing Kaido's surrender, Orn couldn't help but smile slightly:
"In that case, let's go down and announce the news to your men."
Kaido nodded first, then shook his head:
"It's okay to announce to them that Wano Country will be handed over to you, but I also have a request... You and Yamato can't arbitrarily deal with the life and death of my old subordinates."
After hearing this, Orn gave a straightforward answer:
"No problem. If you like, you can continue to live on this ghost island in the future, as long as you stop persecuting the people of Wano Country and stop opening arms factories on the land of Wano Country.
Of course, if someone thinks that such a life is not the life of a pirate, then he can leave, and I will never stop him."
However, after saying this, he silently added in his heart:
I won't stop it, but if these people dare to do bad things again after going out to sea, then what kind of actions the new navy will take against them will have nothing to do with me.
Kaido had inquired about Orn and Yamato over the past few years, so he had some understanding of their personalities.
Although he felt that if he didn't do anything bad, he would still be called a chicken feather pirate.
But considering that he was no longer Orn's opponent, continuing to interfere would only make Yamato even more unhappy, so he just shut up silently.
After reaching such a consensus, Orn supported Kaido and returned to the open space on Onigashima.
In Kaido's imagination. His men should be able to fight with Orn's men, or even directly crush Orn's men.
But when he really appeared at the scene, he was deeply shocked by the scene in front of him.
Whether it was the three big names, Jin, Quinn, or Jack, or Fuzz.F, Black Maria and other flying six, they were all lying on the ground unconscious, or had completely lost their combat ability.
"Jin, how come you are so embarrassed?"
Kaido was more surprised than he was when he lost to Yamato.
This surprised expression made Jin and others look ashamed.
In this speechless embarrassment, it was Orn who finally broke the embarrassment:
"The process is not important anymore, what is important is the result. From today on, the Orn Pirates and the Kaido Pirates can officially announce the merger, and everyone will be family from now on.
Luo, return Quinn's heart, and you, Leia, release your opponents.
Garette, come and treat everyone's injuries."
Garette has always been a very discerning woman. When she saw the harmonious attitude between Orn and Kaido, she knew that both sides had already negotiated all the conditions.
So she did not hesitate at all and obediently stepped forward to show her double shield to treat Kaido.
After curing Kaido, she spared no effort to cure the injuries of Kaido's three main bosses and the Flying Six, causing these people to not know whether to thank or hate Garette.
Hostile, right? The other party just saved her, and Orn just said that from today on, the Beasts Pirates and the Orn Pirates will officially merge.
Admiral Kaido doesn't seem to have any objection, so this matter is probably finalized.
But if you want to say thank you, Garette's friends just beat them up, and the one in front of them is Orn's concubine, who should be a competitor of their Princess Yamato...
On the other hand, the red scabbards changed their expressions after hearing that the Orn Pirates and the Beasts Pirates merged.
They know that Orn is a good person, but Kaido is Kaido after all.
With him around, who knows if there will be any trouble one day.
In addition, they in Wano Country don't want such a fierce tiger to live next to their bed.
Several people were looking at each other, discussing who should start to persuade Ornn.
Before they could reach a conclusion with their eyes, Kaido snorted coldly:
"Tsk, a bunch of cowards."
While speaking, Kaido instantly transformed into a blue dragon, generating several island clouds that rolled Onigashima into the air:
"I have already said that I will hand over Wano Country to my daughter and son-in-law, and I will not go back on my word. If you don't trust me, then I will just move Onigashima out of your Wano Country!"
While speaking, Kaido's body shook, and he actually carried Onigashima out of Wano Country and placed Onigashima in a sea area outside Wano Country.
The red scabbard warriors were shocked and embarrassed by this situation, and they lowered their heads and said nothing.
Aoun ignored the strange expressions of the Beasts and the Red Scabbards, and directly stated the conditions that he had just agreed with Kaido that all members of the Beasts Pirates could choose to stay or leave.
Sasaki and Fuzz.F, who were hot-tempered and ambitious, were the first to speak up, saying that they felt it was boring to be a pirate like this.
In response, Kaido's cheeks twitched twice, but he didn't say anything after all, just waved his hand impatiently, indicating that they should take their men and get out quickly.
Drake finally found an opportunity to leave the Beasts Pirates, so he also stood up and said he wanted to leave.
In response, Orn did not try to keep him, and was ready to contact Zephyr to intercept Drake when he returned.
Although his strength was average, he was more than capable of being a vice admiral and managing a naval branch.
The remaining three disasters, Black Maria, Page One, and Runti were all Kaido's diehard fans, so they did not plan to leave Onigashima, and they would probably live on Onigashima with Kaido for a long time in the future.
After deciding who would leave and who would stay, the group walked into Onigashima and dug out the more than 20,000 members of the Beast Pirates who were stunned by Kaido from the warehouse.
Kaido announced the transfer of power between him and Orn in front of these people, and they were so shocked that they couldn't even close their mouths.
After Kaido finished his announcement, Orn brought up his previous remarks again, and warned:
"I advise you to make plans early. Don't think that you can continue your current life with the care of the three big bosses and Black Maria.
I will make it clear to you today.
For those who leave, I, Orn, will never ask whether they live or die on this sea in the future.
But those who stay will be part of the Orn Pirates from today on. The Orn Pirates will be responsible for your life and the death of you and your family.
But correspondingly, those of you who stay must abide by the rules I set, and you are not allowed to cheat in the name of the Orn Pirates, and you must not bully men and women.
If I find that any of you violate the rules I set, I will never let you off easily!"
Orn's words were sonorous and powerful, and many people were stunned.
Many people who thought that they could still do whatever they wanted with the names of the three big bosses gave up their thoughts.
Those who did all kinds of evil directly followed Fuzz.F and others and stood together, ready to leave Onigashima early and break up and work alone.
Seeing more and more people expressing their intention to go out and start their own business, Orn did not react at all and did not attack anyone.
Some people who thought Orn was fishing finally made up their minds to leave.
According to the last statistics, among the more than 20,000 pirates of the Beast Pirates, 5,000 were determined to leave Onigashima and start their own business.
The remaining 15,000 were determined to join the Orn Pirates and become Orn's subordinates to serve him in the future.
Orn was actually not very satisfied with this number.
Although he had money and industry, and could let Wano Country pay for these people, the number was still too much for him.
And he knew in his heart that there must be some opportunists among them, who thought they were just pretending, and when they really had power, they would soon become no different from Kaido.
For these smart guys, Orn was too lazy to pay attention, he had already given them the opportunity to choose.
If they don't leave by themselves, don't blame him for using these people to establish his authority in the future.
After providing a ship for the 5,000 people who were ready to leave and letting them leave, Orn finally held a grand banquet in accordance with the customs of the pirate world.
At the banquet, Kaido was surprisingly able to hold his breath, and he didn't ask Orn anything about his future plans.
It was not until the end of the banquet and everyone had dispersed that this guy came to Orn's room in the name of seeing his daughter.
"You kid should tell me now, what do you want to do next, do you want to attack Red Hair? Or that old woman Lingling?"
As soon as he entered Orn's room, Kaido couldn't wait to ask this question.
Orn looked at his impatient father-in-law, smiled and shook his head gently:
"I admire Red Hair's way of survival, and I don't plan to attack him. As for Big Mom, after all, I have the relationship with Garette. As long as she doesn't come to trouble me, I won't attack her."
"Tsk!" Kaido smacked his lips and took another sip of wine irritably:
"You don't fight Red Hair, and you don't fight that old woman Lingling, you just want to feed these people under me for free! Don't you want to be the Pirate King?"
"Pirate King?" Orn sneered:
"Father-in-law, what do you think becoming the Pirate King can bring you?"
Kaido was stunned when he heard this question.
He seemed to have never thought about such a question.
What can the Pirate King bring to a person?
Wealth? Fame?
Kaido has never lacked these things.
Then why is he so persistent in becoming the Pirate King?
It seems that it is just to break that prophecy.
Joy Boy will definitely arrive in Wano Country in 20 years, and Joy Boy will definitely change the whole world.
When he realized that he was not Joy Boy, but passively became the gatekeeper of the old era, becoming the Pirate King became his obsession.
Joy Boy will defeat himself and change the world?
Then I will become the strongest in the world and crush Joy Boy's legend with my own hands.
But what will I do after that?
He seemed to have never thought about such a thing.
Looking at the thoughtful expression of his father-in-law, Ornn finally spoke and gave him some small tips:
"Sometimes, moving forward for too long will make people forget why they chose to set sail in the first place."
The moment he heard this, Kaido felt enlightened, as if all the questions had found the ultimate answer.
At this moment, he seemed to have returned to forty-seven years ago.
At that time, he also didn't know why he was fighting.
When he heard that the king was fighting everywhere to collect the fees for Tianshangjin, he remembered his answer:
"Why should we obey the Celestial Dragons!"
Then, he escaped from the Marine transport ship and met the Rocks Pirates.
What was the reason why he chose to join the Rocks Pirates?
It seems that Rocks fantasized about becoming the "King of the World"!
Kaido suddenly trembled for no reason:
"Hey, you kid, you can't be..."
Facing Kaido's gaze, Orn nodded gently:
"I'm the same as you. I never believe in the prophecy that Joyboy will save the world... Why can the world only be saved by Joyboy?"
At this moment, Kaido felt as if something hit his chest.
He and Orn, like not believing in Joyboy, chose two completely opposite paths?
He chose to stop Joyboy from saving the world.
And Orn, he wants to get ahead of Joyboy!
Kaido suddenly felt a little dry in the mouth, so he gulped down the wine in his wine gourd:
"You know, the prophecy is coming..."
"Two years, I think that's enough." Ornn smiled at Kaido, with unparalleled confidence in his eyes:
"It didn't take me a few years to get from nothing to where I am today?"
Kaido was silent when he heard this.
Yes, thinking back to four years ago, this kid was just an unknown slave captured by his men.
But now, he is already one of the four emperors who is on par with him, and even has the power to defeat him head-on.
Such a talent, such a charisma... Why can't his son-in-law save the world within two years?
Why can't he get ahead of Joyboy and surpass Joyboy?
"Oh la la la la la~~~!"
Kaido finally laughed, holding his stomach and gasping for breath.
"Have you laughed enough?" Yamato, wearing a bathrobe, kicked open the bathroom door and smashed the small bathtub on Kaido's head.
She originally wanted to tell Orn how she felt about defeating her bastard father after taking a shower, and then have a good time with Orn, but it was all messed up by her bastard father!
This bastard bull-headed gorilla made her angry without any self-awareness!
It's really worrying!
"Enough laughing, enough laughing!"
Kaido sat up from the ground, then looked at Orn with admiration and said:
"I have never been convinced by anyone in my life, but today, I really am convinced by you, kid!"
"I look forward to the day when you break that prophecy. If you need me in the future, just ask... What a bullshit Joy Boy, let him die!"
After saying this, Kaido picked up the wine pot, staggered and turned away.
Such an interesting thing, he couldn't wait to share it with Jhin! (End of this chapter)