Seeing this, Tsuru asked, "Fleet Admiral, should we pursue Kaido?"
Ryuya replied, "No need. Eliminate the remaining pirates."
Tsuru and the others exchanged glances before carrying out the order.
Kaido vanished from the Grand Line.
The Marines simply reported Kaido's defeat.
The pirates initially believed this was a bluff, expecting Kaido's return.
However, upon learning that Kaido's entire crew had been annihilated by Ryuya's forces, they were shocked.
After leaving Wano, Kaido sought a place to train.
Unexpectedly, he encountered an even more formidable opponent—Zero, the Dawn Birds' leader.
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Kaido's pupils constricted. He never expected to encounter Zero.
"How did he get here?!"
Kaido decided to flee, believing Zero wouldn't recognize him in his current state.
But Zero appeared before him like a phantom.
"Well, well, if it isn't Kaido.
What happened to you?"
He'd never felt such fear.
His diminished strength, due to his reverted age, prevented any retaliation.
He needed three or four decades, or at least ten years, to regain his former power. But Ryuya's presence prevented any action.
Ryuya said, "You need time to recover, but that will be difficult in your current state."
Kaido's expression changed.
"Kaido, join the Dawn Birds.
Fleet Admiral Ryuya has crushed you. You're a lone wolf now."
Kaido fell into thought.
Joining the Dawn Birds was advantageous; he'd have access to resources and could quickly regain his strength.
"Fine, I accept," Kaido said.
"Welcome to the Dawn Birds!" Ryuya laughed.
A weakened, younger Kaido, with his past experience, would quickly become a powerful asset.
The battle was a resounding success.
Kaido vanished, and the Marines' reputation soared, surpassing even previous heights.
Ryuya's decisive actions as the new Fleet Admiral far exceeded expectations, even surprising the Gorosei.
Kaido's disappearance was a significant victory for their rule.
Ryuya then announced a new order: use all available forces to locate and weaken the Revolutionary Army.
This announcement shocked the world.
They couldn't fathom Ryuya's confidence.
Defeating Kaido didn't equate to defeating the Revolutionaries, who lacked a fixed territory and operated like ghosts, liberating nations then vanishing.
Admiral Tsuru even tried to dissuade Ryuya, but he'd already made his plans.
He would use the Marines' most loyal troops, those who were essentially expendable.
It was a perfect opportunity to weaken the Marines' overall strength.
Ryuya chose Aokiji to lead this mission.
With Akainu severely injured, this was the logical choice to maintain high-level combat strength.
Aokiji led the Marines towards the Revolutionaries.
Ryuya shifted his consciousness back to Zero.
The Dawn Birds now included Big Mom's former crew and a former Yonko, Kaido.
Ryuya possessed a powerful ability: a system-granted power to plunder the abilities of those near death, including Devil Fruits.
Ryuya targeted Whitebeard, who was gravely injured.
The Gura Gura no Mi was incredibly tempting; its power to shatter space was unmatched.
However, Ryuya respected Whitebeard, a true warrior.
Without his illness and injuries, Whitebeard would have remained at his peak for much longer.
Ryuya wouldn't simply take Whitebeard's power; he would use his medical expertise to heal him, giving him a strong, healthy body.
Whitebeard, in the original timeline, didn't live long.
Ryuya aimed to ensure Whitebeard witnessed a worthy successor.
Whitebeard had waited for someone who embodied Roger's spirit—a true pirate spirit.
Ryuya smirked. "Advance towards Whitebeard's flagship!"
The Dawn Birds were incredibly strong, possessing a powerful fleet, Katakuri, and more.
Most importantly, they had Kaido, a former Yonko. Ryuya, using his medical expertise, rapidly enhanced Kaido's physical capabilities, boosting his strength threefold.
Kaido attacked Ryuya, but it was futile; he was no match for Ryuya.
Kaido completely surrendered.
The Dawn Birds' flagship reached Whitebeard's territory.
Whitebeard noticed them, but Ryuya, unfazed, soared into the sky, observing Whitebeard from above.
They'd met at Marineford, but now, the atmosphere was tense.
Behind Ryuya stood Kaido, Katakuri, and Kuina.
Whitebeard's eyes widened upon seeing Kaido.
"Kaido! Impossible! How did you join the Dawn Birds?!"
Kaido laughed, "Whitebeard, join us!"
Whitebeard laughed, "Kurararara! Impossible, Kaido! I'm Whitebeard!"
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