Lucci probably never imagined that his two psychic attacks on Yamato would actually make Yamato more clear-headed.
However, even though Yamato became a little more lucid, he still couldn't break free from Oden's charm. The clash between their wills actually caused Yamato to split into two personalities.
Right now, the personality that worships Kozuki Oden has the upper hand, but the main personality hasn't been destroyed. She will continue to fight against the negative personality.
Putting Yamato's changes aside for now, Kaido has once again received an invitation from Yuri.
Kaido already knew that something had happened at the research lab. The sound of artillery fire from there was so loud that even Kaido in Suzuna could hear it. But when he saw Yuri and learned that the super-powered device had gone missing, he was greatly surprised.
After learning everything from Yuri, Kaido said thoughtfully, "That's... the Shadow Army."
Kaido had certainly seen the Shadow Army during the Great War in Wano Country.
Yuri's expression made it impossible to tell what he was thinking. Even though the research lab had been attacked and the super-powered device stolen, there was no anger on his face. Kaido secretly admired this man's unfathomable depth, able to remain outwardly calm despite such a sudden and serious event.
It could only be said that this man truly lived up to being the King of Wano Country. Under his rule, Wano Country had rapidly become powerful, far more so than when the Kozuki family was in power.
At this moment, they were inside Yuri's royal palace.
Although it was a modern metropolis, it was a monarchy. In the center of the Capital of Law stood a massive imperial palace, and it was here that King Yuri controlled everything in Wano Country.
Yuri was talking with Kaido in his study. He said calmly, "Yes, it seems they were indeed there all along."
"Shadows... Perhaps even our conversation right now is being monitored by them, Brother Yuri." Kaido suddenly thought of something and said coldly, "Those guys must be hiding in the shadows of Wano Country, which is why our searches have failed to find them."
"Hmm, I had that thought too," Yuri said. "That's why I urgently manufactured a 'rift generator.' This device can produce a special signal that shields everything within its range, making it impossible for the outside world to detect what's happening inside."
"Rift generator?!" Kaido was a little surprised. He wasn't surprised by the device itself, but by Wano Country's creativity. They were attacked last night, and today they've already created a corresponding device. This level of technology is truly terrifying.
"Kozuki Oden's actions this time exposed himself and he didn't even get the super-powered device in the end. I imagine he must be furious." Yuri chuckled. "I wonder what Kozuki Oden's condition is like now."
"It must be bad, otherwise that guy would have already rushed out." Kaido recalled the battle between Roger and Kozuki Oden, and his expression turned serious.
While the world believed that Himura Kenshin had killed Kozuki Oden, and that was indeed the outcome, the truth was that Kozuki Oden was already at his last leg at that time.
Kozuki Oden's true battle was against Roger, and Kaido had a very clear understanding of that fight. Their power at that time was probably unmatched in today's era.
Kaido himself was very strong, but he didn't believe he could match their strength now.
If Kozuki Oden were to return now, leading his immortal Shadow Army, could they handle it?
"However... it's fast approaching, Brother Kaido." Yuri stood up, sighed, and said, "Only a little over a decade left..."
A decade might seem like a long time, but they would definitely live to see it. They were sure to witness Kozuki Oden's return.
Kaido remained silent. He wasn't from Wano Country. If they were truly defeated, he could just leave.
However, no one wanted to run away in disgrace if they could avoid it. He knew that Yuri had been trying to win him over precisely because he hoped to use his strength to resist Kozuki Oden in the future, wanting to unite their forces.
Yuri continued, "By the way, do you know who the other group fighting the Shadow Army was?"
Kaido let out a cold laugh. "Who else could it be but the World Government?"
Although they hadn't seen Lucci use psychic abilities, there was no need to complicate things. In today's world, only the World Government could do such a thing.
Because it was already difficult enough to obtain information about the super-powered device in the first place.
Those who knew about the super-powered device were the scientists in the research lab, meaning there was a spy among those scientists. Pirates, on the other hand, would never have a scientist act as a spy.
Even the powerful figures were struggling, and many pirates didn't even have scientists of their own, let alone send them out as spies. The only ones who could do such a thing were the wealthy and powerful World Government, whose CP had spies from all walks of life.
Therefore, they didn't need to consider any power attributes. They could pinpoint the World Government as the suspect based on this fact alone.
However...
There was no evidence.
With only suspicions and no evidence, Wano Country couldn't really do anything, as they couldn't break off diplomatic relations with the World Government based on mere suspicion.
And there was nothing to be gained from that spy. He was probably dead by now, right?
"But looking at you, Brother Yuri, the World Government probably didn't get anything out of it, did they?" Kaido asked, looking at Yuri's expression.
Yuri shook his head. "I can be sure the World Government didn't get the super-powered device. That special agent was likely destroyed by my giant cannon, but whether the super-powered device was destroyed or sank into the sea, I don't know. I've already sent people to dive and search, but we haven't found any clues yet."
Kaido frowned and asked, "Can't you build another one?"
"As I said, manufacturing the super-powered device requires a massive amount of materials, and all the experimental data from that time has been completely destroyed. It's impossible to build another one in a short period." Yuri sighed. "I originally wanted to perfect the super-powered device as soon as possible and use its data to optimize resources, but now... that's probably not going to happen."
Kaido also felt it was a shame, because that super-powered device was truly interesting, and its loss was a great one.
He couldn't help but say, "Brother Yuri, tell me the real reason you asked me here."
It couldn't just be to discuss the attack on the research lab yesterday.
Yuri gave a slight smile. "That's right. If the World Government is unjust, then don't blame me for being unrighteous, Brother Kaido. Do you want the World Government's Shikon Jewel shards?"
"What?!"
Kaido's eyes widened. He looked at Yuri and said in a deep voice, "What do you mean by that?"
"The World Government tried to steal my super-powered device, so we'll go steal the Shikon Jewel shards they've hidden. This... is fair, isn't it?"
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