Michael, who learned from Rosinante that Hancock was Miss Snake, subconsciously rubbed his temples.
To be honest, he should have guessed.
Miss Snake...
Didn't that mean "Snake Princess"?
In other words, is Hancock currently captured by Kaido?
No!
Kaido still referred to her as "Revolutionary Army executive Miss Snake."
That is to say, Hancock's strength and identity have not been exposed...
Then Hancock must have been deliberately captured.
It seems she must have discovered something internally.
Therefore, Michael didn't hide anything and told Rosinante about his conversation with Kaido and his own speculation.
Rosinante's expression kept changing, eventually turning into a sigh.
"...Is Hancock being too reckless?"
"Reckless about what? Although she was captured, she didn't reveal her true strength or identity. Such a ticking time bomb, ready to detonate at any time, is buried in Kaido's plan... Hancock did a pretty good job."
"But what about her personal safety..."
"Rosinante... After all, you're still overprotective of the members of the SWORD Secret Special Force. Don't forget, Hancock is the strongest one among you."
...
Kozuki Oden finally calmed down after continuous shock.
He expressed his heartfelt thanks for the arrival of the Navy.
Wano Country is now only nominally closed off; in recent years, it has also begun to establish friendly cooperative relations with the Navy.
But the mentality back then was completely different from now.
He previously felt that it was a general trend anyway, and the Navy would not interfere with Wano Country's internal affairs... it couldn't hurt to befriend them.
But now, the Navy's most elite SWORD Secret Special Force turned out to be Michael's subordinates!
And they are still loyal even after Michael was removed from the Navy roster...
Kozuki Oden felt that the psychological pressure when saying "Father-in-law" was getting smaller and smaller!
"However, we already know that Kaido is going to attack Wano Country... But what is the specific time?"
"Since war has been declared, it's definitely better sooner than later. Kaido will surely try to launch a blitz attack on Wano Country before the defenses are fully formed... After all, Raijin Island is not too far from Wano Country." After Michael finished speaking, he said to all the members of the SWORD Secret Special Force, "You will also go and set up the defense lines... Ensure that we have our people in every line to minimize casualties."
"Yes!"
"I will take you... If you go by yourselves, you will definitely be treated as spies stealing military secrets."
Kozuki Oden sighed and walked out first.
The members of the SWORD Secret Special Force, led by Rosinante, saluted Michael with a Marine salute, then immediately turned and left, following behind Kozuki Oden.
Kozuki Toki, who hadn't said much, now stood in front of Michael.
"Father... If I'm not mistaken, the Navy's gradual decoupling from the World Government over the years, even showing a tendency to fall out... should be part of your plan, right?"
"...No, how many things have I actually taught you?" Michael gave a wry smile, "Did you analyze this from the state of Rosinante and me just now?"
Kozuki Toki patted the Kogarashi and Oto at her waist with pride.
However, they do look like they have more signs of use than the Kogarashi and Oto in Michael's hands.
...
Time passed quickly. Since Kaido finished his call with Michael, the speed of assembly across Raijin Island increased significantly.
Just one day later, Kaido's allies, each bringing their own trump cards, gathered once again on Raijin Island.
"Kaido, don't forget that this time we are going to divide Wano Country, right?"
"Of course, as long as we can take Wano Country, relying on Wano Country's natural geographical advantages, no one will be able to pose a threat to us anymore."
Kaido looked at the allies in front of him, each with their own selfish motives, and felt completely at ease.
These people still lack the opportunity to be taken in as dogs...
This attack on Wano Country, which has Michael in charge, is both a crisis... and an opportunity.
What Kaido is pursuing has never been just a simple Wano Country.
"Alright, since our allied forces have assembled, let's set off..." Kaido heavily slammed his fist on the table, "Hanafuda, I've sent the prisoners' jail to your ship."
"Don't worry, just leave it to me." Hanafuda, known as the "King of Lizards," took a sip of wine and replied, "I won't give them even the slightest chance of escape."
Kaido nodded and scanned the surroundings once again.
"King of Lizards" Hanafuda, Gecko Moria, Ochoku of Hachinosu, "Blackbeard" Teach, "Devil Heir" Douglas Bullet, "Red the Aloof" Patrick Redfield, "World Destroyer" Byrnndi World...
"Fufufufufu!"
"I haven't come too late to this feast of villains gathering, have I?"
A strange laugh rang out.
Doflamingo, who had only been in contact via Transponder Snail before, appeared with the members of the Donquixote Family behind him.
"No, you've come at just the right time."
A dangerous smile appeared on Kaido's face.
"Let us... drag that lofty angel down to the mortal world!"
...
"Report, Vice Admiral Tsuru, Doflamingo led the former members of the Donquixote Family and left Dressrosa overnight."
"You did very well, Viola. The information was delivered very promptly." Vice Admiral Tsuru smiled and asked, "Did Rosinante know?"
"It has been reported to Vice Admiral Rosinante before reporting to you."
"Very good, let Dressrosa maintain the status quo. I can guarantee that you will soon usher in a... true wise king."
With that, she hung up the Transponder Snail.
Looking up, Vice Admiral Tsuru looked at Sengoku beside her.
"Doflamingo finally couldn't hold it in... It seems the 'hell' that Michael custom-made for him was enough to drive him mad."
"Hmph! Don't mention that prodigal son to me!"
"Sengoku, you've been angry for several years now... isn't it about time to let it go? I warned you about what might happen back then."
"Is that what I'm angry about!?" Sengoku mumbled gruffly, "That bastard son... even Garp and Zephyr, and even those brats from the SWORD Secret Special Force knew, but I was kept in the dark!"
"Oh my, just get used to it. You should know Michael's wild imagination best, shouldn't you?"
Vice Admiral Tsuru patted Sengoku's shoulder, then stood by the office window, looking out in the direction of Wano Country.
"Speaking of which..."
"What kind of towering waves can Michael stir up with this opportunity?"
"I'm really looking forward to it."
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