Hachinosu Island, the dock.
The Raikougo slowly docked, and a group of people led by Kane disembarked.
The pirates on the dock observed Kane and the others, but quickly lost interest.
The reason was simple: including Kane, the few people were unknown nobodies, without even a bounty.
"They aren't impersonators, are they? Why don't I recognize any of them?"
"Are you stupid? Do you dare to impersonate the Beasts Pirates?"
"That's not necessarily true. The timid starve, and the bold thrive."
The pirates discussed amongst themselves, but none dared to come forward and test Kane and the others' strength.
This showed how successful Wang Zhi's training was.
At this moment, a pirate wearing glasses, looking like a steward, walked over and began to explain the rules of Hachinosu Island.
Pirate ships entering Hachinosu Island had to pay an island fee based on their tonnage, and this was not a one-time charge.
The same amount was charged every day spent on Hachinosu Island.
"This eating habit is really ugly."
Ulti frowned, speaking bluntly.
Paying once was fine, but there was also a daily charge.
The steward pirate was not angry, calmly explaining, "Please rest assured, sirs, this money is absolutely worth it. As long as you don't act recklessly on the island, Lord Wang Zhi will protect your safety."
Saying that, he handed over a detailed explanation of Hachinosu Island's rules.
Ulti said unhappily, "Do I still need him to protect me?"
"Forget it, when you're on someone else's territory, you should follow their rules."
Kane said indifferently, "Speed, pay the money."
After paying, Kane and the others successfully left the dock.
According to the previously agreed-upon rendezvous point, Kane successfully found a tavern and met the Shichibukai Hanafuda.
Hanafuda was over five meters tall, wearing a black mask that obscured his face, and a black leather coat, resembling the Beasts' style of dress.
At his feet lay his weapon—a giant scythe.
The end of the scythe was also connected to a meteor hammer.
Kane openly met with Hanafuda in a bustling tavern.
He had originally thought the cautious rendezvous would not happen.
Thinking about it, it was just a Shichibukai having a transaction with the Beasts Pirates. What was the big deal?
Not to mention that the World Government couldn't control the Shichibukai; they themselves were doing Sea Stone transactions with the Beasts Pirates.
"Papa!" Ulti shouted, throwing herself into Hanafuda's arms.
Page One was much calmer, but still came to Hanafuda's side with red eyes, softly calling out, "Papa~"
Only then did the tough young man and woman show a hint of their soft inner selves.
Kane tactfully stepped back, leaving the space for their family.
Snubbull Snubbull Snubbull.
Kane was still planning to explore Hachinosu Island when the Den Den Mushi in his pocket suddenly rang.
He took out the Den Den Mushi and answered.
A cold voice came from the other end.
"It's me, King."
"Is something wrong?" Kane asked.
"The Charlotte Family has declared war on us."
Since Kane joined, Kaido felt sufficiently strong and changed his defensive stance, beginning to let his pirates expand their territory.
When some people's territory expands, others' naturally shrinks.
It was just that this time the object of friction became the Big Mom Pirates.
King explained the process; in short, the Beasts Pirates' expansion goals overlapped with the Big Mom Pirates' expansion goals, and neither side would yield.
Thus, the arrival of war was evident.
Although Kaido and Charlotte Linlin had a good private relationship, even intimate, both of them were characters who separated public and private matters and would not hinder their crew's development because of personal feelings.
"I understand."
Kane clicked, hanging up the Den Den Mushi.
The Charlotte Family, huh?
A bit troublesome.
Kane scratched the back of his head; he was already starting to miss the peaceful life in Wano Country.
As fellow Yonko, if Kane hadn't joined midway, the Big Mom Pirates were actually stronger than the Beasts Pirates at this time.
The Sweet Commanders, except for the youngest Snack and Smoothie, the other two commanders in their thirties had basically mature combat power.
Besides them, Perospero, Compote, Daifuku, Oven, and other ministers were not to be trifled with.
Adding their many capable siblings, this pirate crew was definitely the silver medalist of the New World.
And the Beasts Pirates?
In the original timeline, besides Kaido, the Beasts Pirates only had King as a presentable high-level combatant.
Queen's abilities were more reflected in technology; his actual combat power was not top-tier.
Further down, there was the immature Jack.
Although five of the future Flying Six were assembled, the combat power of the still-growing Ulti and Page One was questionable.
The artificial Zoan army and the Numbers were not even a shadow.
It was Kane's appearance that greatly strengthened the Beasts Pirates.
Not only did they gain a major signboard, but they also got Yamato, whose strength was not inferior to Queen's.
With the two of them, this battle was worth fighting.
Kane returned to the tavern.
"Although I don't want to disturb you, we don't have time."
Kane told the three the news.
Unexpectedly, Ulti seemed extremely excited.
"I finally waited for this day!"
Page One, who had been somewhat gloomy, also showed a hint of excitement in his eyes.
Hanafuda nodded slightly, appearing quite pleased with his children's performance.
"These are the Devil Fruit I promised Kaido."
Hanafuda beckoned with his finger, and his subordinate behind him carried three small boxes and placed them in front of Kane.
"All three are common Zoan types, specifically the Reticulated Python form, Mongoose form, and Ox form."
They were all common types, no wonder he dared to reveal them directly.
Kane suddenly understood.
But even so, Kane still overlooked the Devil Fruit's appeal to pirates.
The appearance of the words "Devil Fruit" instantly attracted the attention of all the pirates in the tavern.
They stared intently at the three small boxes on the table, their greed almost devouring Kane.
A bunch of nobodies.
Kane looked at them contemptuously and opened the small boxes to inspect them.
Pirates who coveted even such trashy Devil Fruit couldn't be any good.
"No problem. Happy cooperation."
Kane closed the lids and casually tossed the small boxes to Ulti and Page One.
He was only responsible for receiving the goods; payment was King's business.
After bidding farewell to their father, Ulti and Page One followed Kane and left.
"Boss, should we send someone..."
Hanafuda's subordinate scanned the tavern and found that several groups of people had followed Kane and his group out.
Their intentions were obvious.
"No need. The aura on that man even makes me feel a bit dangerous."
Hanafuda shook his head.
Moreover, he believed Kaido wouldn't send incompetent people.
On the sea three kilometers from Hachinosu Island.
The Raikougo was trampling countless ship fragments as it sailed towards Braed Island.
"Damn Kane, you acted too fast!" Ulti leaned against the ship's rail, gazing at the chaotic sea.
She also wanted to get some action.
"What's the point of those small-fry pirates? The big stuff is still ahead."
Kane said, using his ability to summon strong winds to accelerate the Raikougo.
King hadn't given him much time.
"Are we going to war with the Charlotte Family now?"
Violet nervously swallowed.
This was too exciting.
She had only joined for less than half a month, and she already had to play a high-stakes game?
Kane patted Violet's shoulder, comforting her, "Don't worry, this time it's just about fighting for a small island. Mr. Kaido and Charlotte Linlin won't be making a move."
If two emperors had to fight over a small island, then being an emperor would be too cheap.
In fact, this time the war might not be without the Big Mom Pirates' intention to test the Beasts Pirates' strength.
This concerned the status of the two pirate crews in the New World.
Now the conditions were just right; with the two bosses not acting, the intensity of the war could be controlled.