Nine Snake Island
Kaido and his crew hesitated to make a move after witnessing the formidable strength of Nine Snake Island.
In the absence of the two masters, Arias and Hancock, all the fighting power of the Beast Pirates was effectively contained. Even if Quinn were to arrive from Ghost Island, the situation would remain unchanged.
The sight of Arias's brief but powerful attack had already proven their dominance.
Nine Snake Island, once known for its low profile, had transformed into a colossal force!
"Hmph! It's just a bunch of women. What's there to be afraid of?" Jack scoffed, slumped in a chair and drinking with a sullen expression.
A news agency bird in the shape of an oriole swiftly flew back to the headquarters and delivered photos of Kuja Island to Morgans.
"Hiss!!!" Morgans gasped in astonishment. "That wolf Yamato, is she actually Kaido's daughter, the Governor of Beasts?"
"And these three women are so powerful? They're actually capable of fighting Kaido without losing!"
The daughter country of Nine Snake Island had always been legendary on the Grand Line. Many had heard of this mysterious country of only women, but due to its isolation and prohibition against men, few had seen its true nature.
With the arrival of the mysterious Arias, who married Hancock and then her two sisters, Nine Snake Pirates had become very active in Paradise, relentlessly defeating all pirates they encountered.
The Nine Snake Pirates' reputation and Hancock's role as a Warlord of the Sea earned them Marine's favor. Even when the fleet led by Vice Admiral encountered them, they would greet them amicably.
However, the unexpected strength of Nine Snake Island had shocked many, as no one anticipated its current level of power.
"Big news, truly big news!" Morgans was thrilled. He could already picture the global reaction to this revelation.
"Quickly, everyone work overtime tonight to get the newspaper printed before tomorrow morning!" Morgans ordered.
"Yes, I'll handle it right away," Robin replied with a smile.
The next day, when seagulls delivered the latest newspapers across the world, the news stunned everyone.
Naval Headquarters, Marineford
Sengoku had just finished signing documents with a satisfied expression.
"Has the approval come through?" Sengoku asked.
Garp, having recovered from his injuries and discharged from the hospital, was lounging on the sofa in the marshal's office, reading a newspaper.
Sengoku handed the document to the goat and said, "Sakazuki's suggestion for a world conscription to strengthen Marine has been approved by the Five Elders."
"There have been so many incidents lately. Even the Holy Land was attacked. Initially, the higher-ups thought it was just an attempt to steal a Devil Fruit, so they didn't take it seriously."
"Even though many slaves were released, it didn't attract much attention. But it was later discovered that several Celestial Dragons were killed in the Holy Land. This incident was too severe."
"According to the captured slaves, the attacker was a member of the Revolutionary Army. Long has been identified as a top threat by the Conquerors and will be targeted for elimination. Garp, your son has really stirred things up this time!"
Garp shrugged nonchalantly. "He's a kid. You can't control him forever!"
But as he spoke, his expression suddenly became serious. "Sengoku, read today's newspaper."
Sengoku looked puzzled. "What gossip has that guy Gance spread now?"
Upon taking the newspaper, Sengoku's face grew solemn as he saw the bold headline.
[Surprise! Yamato, the Sirius of Nine Snake Island, is actually the daughter of Kaido, the Governor of Beasts!]
[Who is Yamato's mother? Could it be BIG MOM?]
[Shocking battle! Three snakes face off against the green dragon! The strength of the daughter country is immense!]
The paper featured vivid descriptions and numerous pictures, showcasing undeniable evidence.
"Is this Nine Snake Island?" Sengoku was astounded by the unexpected strength of Nine Snake Island.
"Nine Snake Island has grown too powerful. If they harbor malicious intentions, it could spell disaster!"
The sea was already chaotic, and the emergence of Nine Snake Island as an uncontrollable force added to Sengoku's unease.
Garp, munching on senbei, said casually, "What's there to worry about? Don't they enjoy killing pirates?"
"It's a good opportunity. If they're so strong, we could recruit them for the upcoming battle against the Whitebeard Pirates!"
Sengoku nodded in agreement. Garp's suggestion made sense; using the Nine Snake Pirates in the conflict could be advantageous.
"You focus on your recovery. I've sent extra manpower to locate Moria and recover your shadow!"
Sengoku glanced at Garp, feeling troubled. His old friend had suffered greatly, losing his heart and shadow.
Sengoku was determined not to let Garp's suffering go unaddressed and had even requested the World Government to call Vegapunk to create a suit that would allow Garp to walk in the sun.
Nine Snake Island
Arias and the others awoke early. With two weddings in three years, they were well-versed in preparations and management.
Hancock personally dressed Arias, sending him out.
Meanwhile, Sony sister Mary was applying makeup to Yamato and Salome.
As festive music played, the three newlyweds entered the marriage hall. Kaido, Jin, and others watched quietly as Yamato, now grown and mature, walked down the aisle. She no longer yearned to be Oden, which was a relief.
However, her continued desire to prove herself was a bit irksome.
"Master Kaido, Master Yamato looks so beautiful today!" Black Maria whispered to Kaido, holding his arm. "Do you want to have another son?"
Kaido replied calmly, "From now on, Yamato will be known as Princess Wanokuni. I am the King of Wano, and she is Princess Wano!"
He glanced at Black Maria and added, "Having another son? It's not impossible."
The wedding proceeded smoothly, without incident. Afterward, Kaido and others were invited to a banquet, while the newlyweds retired to their bridal chamber.
As the night passed, Kaido and the others bid farewell and departed.
"Boy, do you want to form an alliance?" Kaido asked Arias from the bow of the ship.
Arias, whose strength warranted such a proposal, was taken aback.
"No, thanks!" Hiyori interjected loudly before Arias could respond.
"Oh? Who is this girl?" Kaido inquired, noting the hatred in her eyes. "Didn't she claim that I killed her father?"