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

Chapter 223 Extra 2

"If not a single member of our Navy attends such a grand event as the World Martial Arts Tournament, the pirates will inevitably worry that we are planning to wipe them out in one fell swoop."

"Therefore, in order to lower the pirates' guard and also to attract their attention, our navy needs to send some sufficiently heavyweight experts to participate in the competition."

"And in the Navy today, the only people qualified to participate in this competition are myself, Garp, Zephyr, Tsuru, the three of you, plus a few other vice admirals."

"Garp and I will never go, and I believe that you and the pirates are well aware of that."

"Therefore, the three of you have become the best representatives of our navy in the competition."

Sengoku stood before Sakazuki, Kuzan, and Borsalino, and patiently explained:

"Don't think of this as a tough job; there are quite a few benefits."

"First of all! You are still young. Even if you don't get a very high ranking, it doesn't matter too much. In fact, it can even boost your reputation."

"Secondly! This competition can broaden your horizons and let you young people see how the world's true top fighters battle!!"

"Thirdly! It's still because you're young enough! The earlier you spar with the world's top experts, the better it will be for your future growth."

Sengoku's words were reasonable and well-founded. Although there was indeed some danger in participating in this operation, as a naval officer, what operation was without danger?

Therefore, Kuzan and Sakazuki, still passionate young men, declared their willingness to participate in the operation almost without hesitation.

Only the quick-witted Borsalino, with a bitter face, said to Sengoku:

"Mr. Sengoku, isn't this mission too dangerous? I'm worried that as soon as we get to Kaido's territory, we'll be surrounded and beaten up by pirates. That would be terrifying."

"So you mean you're planning to refuse this mission?"

Sengoku looked at Borsalino. He knew the kid's personality very well. It wasn't that he didn't want to take on missions; he just liked to flirt.

"Well, it's not that I'm unwilling to accept it."

Borsalino scratched the back of his head.

"I mean... is there any support or anything? They're not just sending the three of us, are they?"

"Well..."

Sengoku stroked his short mustache and said, "Sending only three people is indeed a bit too few. How about this, I'll select a few more people and try to make a full action team..."

Off the coast of Aure Island.

A pirate ship is heading towards the island described in the flyer.

Suddenly, the lookout on the ship screamed.

"Hard to left! Hard to left!! Iceberg ahead! Detour immediately!!"

Upon hearing this, the ship's helmsman immediately began to steer, enabling the ship to successfully complete a 90-degree turn before hitting the iceberg.

"The climate in this new world is truly awful. Icebergs appear all the time, and there are frequent extreme weather events like storms and blizzards. It's no place for humans to live!!"

After successfully completing the turn, the pirate ship began to sail along the edge of the iceberg. The pirates on board looked at the glacial continent not far from the ship and couldn't help but start complaining.

"Well, that's how it's been all these years, you get used to it."

"Speaking of which, is the information on this leaflet even true? We should be in stable waters under the influence of the island's climate by now, so how come there are still icebergs? Navigator!!"

The navigator, glancing at the compass on his wrist, replied, "I can confirm that we've entered the island climate zone! But... I have no idea what's going on with this iceberg."

The captain of the pirate ship frowned slightly upon hearing this. He thought of a possibility and said, "Perhaps it's man-made."

"Man-made?!"

The captain nodded slightly.

“I visited Aure Island years ago. It’s a summer island, and even if there is a winter, it’s very short. It’s impossible for such a large iceberg to appear there.”

"And now the iceberg has appeared so clearly. I can't think of any other possibility besides the deliberate actions of an ability user."

The ensuing voyage quickly confirmed the captain's suspicions.

Not far ahead, at the edge of the ice field, a group of pirates dressed in cotton-padded clothes were working together to install a huge wooden sign.

When the pirate ship approached to inquire, the pirates working there simply pointed to the large wooden sign they had erected.

Please follow the arrows to reach the island.

Above this line of text is a large arrow pointing in the direction they are going.

After a brief thank you, the pirates on the pirate ship continued on their original course.

Soon, they saw the second sign.

This sign also points in the same direction.

Then, the third piece, the fourth piece...

Until a crack appeared in the ice field.

The new signs indicate that entering through this opening will allow access to the island.

The pirates on the pirate ship looked towards the other side of the ice field crevice, where the layout was almost symmetrical.

Without further hesitation, they continued along the crack in the ice sheet toward the island.

After sailing for about 10 kilometers, they finally saw the port of Aure Island.

The port area is already home to many pirate ships.

The town, which is still under construction, already has a certain prosperity and liveliness.

Dock, moor the boat, and land on the island.

A muscular man wearing the Beasts Pirates' logo quickly approached.

He picked up a flyer covered in writing and handed it to the captain of the pirate crew.

"These are the rules on the island. A first violation results in a warning; a second violation results in execution!"

"You all saw it clearly. Don't say that the Beasts Pirates didn't explain it to you beforehand."

The muscular man's tone was stiff; it wasn't exactly condescending, but it was clear he didn't take them seriously.

Therefore, before the pirate captain could speak, one of his subordinates couldn't help but speak up.

"Who the hell do you think you are! How dare you talk to us like that! Have you never heard of the Fire Dragon Pirates?!"

"Our captain, Fire Dragon, is a top-tier pirate with a bounty of 444.44 million Berries!!"

"Summon your captain! Only your captain is qualified to speak with our captain!!"

Barrett looked calmly at the arrogant pirate officer and said coldly, "You provoked me. I'm warning you now. If you break the rules again, I will kill you without hesitation."

"What did you say?!"

The pirate officer, who had been maliciously provoking them, glared at them.

"Say that again if you dare!!"