Reincarnated as Kaido, married Big Mom, and formed a dual-Emperor pirate crew.

Chapter 232 Garin, the Cunning Little Irene

PS: I added 4000 words to the previous chapter.

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'It's precisely because I know Dragon's true thoughts that I'm worried...'

'Given Kaido's rule over his subordinates and the level of happiness among the common people under his command, Dragon kid…'

Sigh~~~

Garp crunched the senbei in his mouth, not voicing his inner worries, but simply nodding calmly to Vice Admiral Tsuru and the others.

Let's get back to the Isle of Aure.

The first day of the qualifiers has now come to a complete end.

The 32 winners returned to the island one after another along the same route they had come from.

The other pirates who were stunned by Conqueror's Haki, or the experts from various forces, did not wake up until the list of victors was completely announced.

Pairs of lost and confused eyes looked around the arena.

"It's already a failure?!"

"I haven't done anything yet, I haven't even used my ultimate move..."

"Conqueror's Haki... such terrifying Conqueror's Haki..."

Many people felt their defeat was unreal, as if it were not real at all.

I didn't even have time to do anything. I couldn't defeat the so-called winner, let alone anyone else, and I lost...

Many people who were unwilling to accept defeat, or who believed that the qualifiers were still ongoing, began to take action against those around them.

"Damn it!! I'm a pirate with a bounty of 2 million Berries! How could I possibly lose so easily!!"

"I refuse to accept this! There's no way I could be stunned by Conqueror's Haki! This preliminary round isn't over yet! I'm the winner!!"

"You bastard! You're insane! The qualifiers are over! Why are you still attacking me?!"

"It's not over yet! You piece of trash, get out of here!!"

"Damn it! You really think I won't fight back?!"

Driven by those unwilling to accept defeat, an unprecedented melee erupted on the once peaceful arena.

The camera-transmitting snail captured all these scenes and broadcast them remotely to every screen around the world receiving the live stream.

Kaido, who had already returned to the castle lord's mansion, received a report from Morgans' subordinates.

Kaido thought for a moment and then said, "Ignore them and let them fight."

"No, wait a minute!"

Kaido, who had only been sitting for a few minutes, strode over to Morgans's broadcasting desk.

He picked up the microphone that Morgans was using for commentary and shouted into the 32 rings where the battle was still raging.

"Listen up, all you pirates still fighting in the arena!!"

"I am Kaido!!"

Kaido's voice echoed across the numerous arenas, briefly pausing the chaotic battle.

Seeing that everyone had temporarily stopped what they were doing, Kaido continued, "..."

"As the organizer of this competition, I think I can understand your feelings of dissatisfaction."

"However, since the list of the top 32 has already been decided, it cannot be changed!"

"Therefore, in order for everyone to benefit from this tournament, and for all those watching the live stream to be able to watch it during the actual tournament breaks, I, Kaido, hereby make this decision!"

"An additional ranking tournament for positions 33rd to 100th has been added!!"

"I'll discuss the competition rules later. You can continue fighting on the 32 arenas now."

"Until two winners are determined in each arena, for a total of 64 people!"

"Then, I will select four more people from the prisoners who caused trouble on the island recently, to make a total of 68 people with you."

"During the break between the round of 32, it will be the elimination round for your group of 68."

"Finally, both sides will form a team that is among the world's top 100!"

"This top 100 ranking is not just a title; I will also issue corresponding rewards afterward!"

"So pirates! Let's have a great battle!!"

"Prove yourselves with your abilities!!"

Even if you don't make it into the top 32, you will still be among the top 100 strongest people in the world!

Kaido's final shout successfully ignited the fighting spirit of all the pirates still in the arena.

They shouted loudly, venting their excitement.

"So what if I don't make it into the top 32! I'll still be famous worldwide if I make it into the top 100!!"

Not only them, but also many pirates on the island who had given up on the competition and chosen to watch the fun after Kaido's speech ended, all had red eyes now.

They rushed to the Beasts Pirates' registration office for the tournament.

"I want to sign up!"

"I want to sign up too!!"

"Damn it! I'm just self-aware enough to know I can't beat those 32 strongest, but what the rest of you are, you piece of shit!"

"I want to be number 33! Don't stop me! I'm the number one person outside the top 32!!"

The number of pirates wanting to participate in the competition at the last minute almost brought the registration point to a standstill.

The Beasts Pirates, who were in charge of receiving them, were at a loss for what to do.

Just then, the trainees from the Beasts Pirates arrived.

Not only them, but also the officers of the Hundred Beasts led their teams and followed behind.

"What's all the noise about! What's all the noise about!!"

"Registration has closed!! If you're not satisfied, come and test your skills against us!!"

Olga took the lead, and despite her young appearance, she exuded a strong older sister aura.

"I don't agree!!"

A pirate stepped forward from the crowd.

"This is a tournament that Kaido added on the spot, and all of us should be eligible to register!!"

"right!!"

"That's right!!"

"We are all eligible to apply!!"

One person takes the lead, and everyone else follows suit.

Olga gave a cold smile, picked up a microphone, and made a declaration to the entire island.

"Captain Kaido just told me!"

"The newly added World Top 100 ranking battle is only open to those who have already registered and entered the arena!!"

"Those who were only thinking about having fun and didn't register are not qualified to participate in this ranking battle!!"

"You're not convinced?!"

"That's what you deserve!! Who told you you didn't even have the courage to step into the ring!!"

Olga held her chin high, completely regarding these people who were clamoring to sign up at the last minute as trash.

"This is an extra treatment that Captain Kaido arranged for those who were defeated! It's a sign of his favoritism towards them!!"

"You want to participate? It's impossible this year! Just wait patiently for the next World Martial Arts Tournament!!"

With that, Olga waved her hand domineeringly, and immediately there was a sound of swords being drawn.

The Beast Pirates drew their swords, loaded their guns, and the Devil Fruit users all displayed their transformation forms.

Faced with the Beasts Pirates' persuasive reasoning, the pirates who had originally intended to cause trouble all retreated.

Over the past few months, the interns' abilities have become widely recognized.

The pirates on the island who hadn't participated in the competition were either self-aware or had witnessed the strength of the Beast Trainees.

Even among the powerful Beast Trainees, only Douglas Bullet received Kaido's permission to register for the competition; the rest remained at their posts.

A simple comparison of my own strength with theirs will show that even if I signed up, I would be swept aside.

Therefore, although these pirates seem to cause a lot of trouble, most of them are just bullies who prey on the weak and fear the strong.

Thus, faced with the violent intimidation of the Beast Trainees, the riot, which was enough to overturn the entire island of Aure, was completely suppressed.

City Lord's Mansion.

Kaido ignored the commotion on the island.

He returned here after announcing the new top 100 rankings.

Then, unsurprisingly, he saw a pair of hateful eyes that seemed to want to tear him apart, skin him, and break his bones.

"Ugh, Karin, you're still the same as always."

Kaido completely ignored the anger in Karin's eyes, walked to the sofa opposite him, and sat down casually.

Karin withdrew his gaze from Kaido; he had absolutely no interest in this so-called brother-in-law.

"uncle……"

With her red hair styled into four braids and her exquisitely beautiful face, Eileen was held in Garin's arms.

She blinked her big, watery eyes, first looking at Kaido who had just entered the room, and then at Korin, who had been looking displeased ever since Kaido entered.

"Does Uncle not like Dad?"

Upon hearing the soft, sweet voice of the little baby in his arms, Jialin's icy expression instantly melted into a warm, gentle smile.

"Little Eileen is right, your uncle really doesn't like your dad."

"Your father is a complete scoundrel. He forcibly took your mother away from your uncle. He's a robber! No wonder your uncle treats him badly!"

Upon hearing this, Eileen's big eyes immediately narrowed into crescent moons with a smile.

She first echoed Karin's words and said to Kaido, "Father, you're so bad, you're a real villain!"

Then, she looked up and asked Garin with a confused expression.

"Uncle, I know Dad is a bad guy, but... Dad is a pirate, after all. If he didn't steal Mom away, how would he have a wife?"

"puff--"

The little guy's innocent words almost made Kaido burst out laughing. He knew that although this little darling was sometimes a bit cunning, she was mostly very considerate.

Upon hearing Eileen's naive words, Garin's face instantly stiffened, and he almost turned to stone.

"No, little Eileen, that's not how it works."

"Even if your father doesn't take my sister away, he still has your Lingling's mother!"

"So he's basically a scumbag! A heartless womanizer who not only stole my sister but also married so many other wives!!"

Garin gritted his teeth in hatred.

He didn't think there was anything wrong with Kaido having multiple wives and concubines.

What's worse, after Kaido already had Selene, he still wanted to add other women to his harem. This is an outrageous crime, deserving of death!!

He should be executed by slow slicing, with 3600 cuts, each cut a piece of flesh!

Little Eileen listened to Garin's angry accusations and nodded in deep agreement.

"Uncle is right, Dad is really awful. Every time he comes home, Mom can't get out of bed the next day, and we have to dress ourselves in the morning. He's such a jerk!!"

The little girl's words once again made Kaido chuckle and left Korin speechless.

Garin couldn't help but wonder if this little girl was helping him, or if she was secretly helping her own father prick him with needles.

Kaido suppressed a laugh and patiently watched the interaction between Karin and the little girl.

Time passed by, second by second.

Eileen is not only cute, but also a bit cunning, and she's very good at coaxing people.

In short, it's about giving a stick and then a treat.

After saying something cynical to Karin, he immediately followed up with compliments like "Uncle is so good, Uncle is so good, Dad is so trash," praising Karin and Selene while belittling Kaido.

Then, after making Garin feel flattered and elated, subtly stab him in the back.

He made Garin feel like he was dying of pleasure, and he couldn't get enough of his niece.

Fortunately, Karin is, after all, a leading figure among the elite Celestial Dragons of this generation, and it's impossible for him to truly be infatuated with his little niece.

Seeing that it was almost time, he took out a Mythical Zoan from his pocket and gave it to Irene, telling her to go play with Selene. Then he looked at Kaido with a cold and serious gaze.

Kaido glanced at the Devil Fruit that Irene was holding in her arms.

Zoan type, Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, Dragon form!

This is a genuine Western mythical beast dragon fruit, not the dragon fruit that King transformed into through fruit sublimation.

Garin noticed Kaido's gaze and said with a hint of warning, "That's a gift for little Irene. If you dare to embezzle it, I'll cut your head off!!"

"Uro ro ro..."

Kaido chuckled softly, his attitude uncompromising.

"That's my daughter! My eldest daughter! I care about her future more than you do!"

"Humph!"

Garin snorted coldly, not wanting to dwell on the topic any longer, and simply extended a hand.

"Give it to me!"

"what?"

Kaido narrowed his eyes, not understanding what Karin wanted him to produce.

"The technology and formula for artificial Devil Fruits!" Korin glared at Kaido. "Don't think we know nothing!!"

"Ugh, that kind of thing doesn't even exist!"

Kaido sneered; there was no way he would admit to having such a thing.

"There's no point in cheating on me!!"

A murderous glint flashed in Garin's eyes, and his bloodthirsty killing intent materialized into a red aura that began to emanate from his body.

"Uro ro ro..."

Kaido picked up the red tea on the table, took a sip, and said unhurriedly:

"As for artificial Devil Fruits, even if I did have them, I would never give them to you."

After saying that, Kaido glanced at Karin again.

Seeing that his murderous aura was growing stronger and stronger, and that he seemed ready to take action right now, he changed the subject.

“I don’t have any artificial Devil Fruits here, but I can certainly help you find your son.”

Garin narrowed his eyes, his killing intent undiminished, but his desire to attack had diminished considerably.

"You mean that bastard on Roger's ship?!"

"Hmm, it seems that child isn't quite to your liking."

Kaido put down his teacup and changed the subject again.

"So, what do you think of the suggestion to use him as a basis to create a son who is entirely raised and taught by you?"