One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 328 This way, it can be considered a proper ending.

The sudden turn of events left not only Gion and Kajiya stunned, but even Kaido was momentarily taken aback.

"Why..." Jien asked weakly, feeling the excruciating pain.

She was prepared to die at Kaido's hands, but she never expected that Roman would be the one to deliver the blow.

"I'm sorry." Roman didn't explain, but instead activated his Devil Fruit ability again.

Beautiful flowers with purple petals bloom from the earth, but the open buds are still startling.

Both Gion and Kakei knew what that meant.

The two of them will become food.

"Gizo, my advice is that a swordsman must also have a pair of eyes behind him. Farewell."

"Why... Luo..." Before they could finish speaking, they were both swallowed by the enormous purple object.

At this moment, her dark pupils were fixed on Roman, hoping to see a trace of regret in her.

but.

Roman's expression remained calm; he even waved to them.

"Goodbye."

Having devoured the two, the plant was satisfied and gradually returned to the soil.

Plants derived from the power of the Baron of the Stomach can also be quickly digested by humans.

However, the name Baron of the Stomach is too awful.

It's not really true to call it the "man-eating flower"; it should be called the "corpse-eating flower," that name would be better.

Alright, now it's time to take a look at my real enemy.

Kaido was unusually silent for a while after hearing Roman's actions, unsure of what to say.

"Why be so strange, Kaido? Aren't there more betrayals in the pirate world? Smiling in front of people, stabbing them in the back. You've lived this long, shouldn't you have seen even more?"

Yes, that's right, Kaido has certainly seen many.

But even pirates wouldn't resort to underhanded tactics when fighting a common enemy.

They would not cut off the head of their comrade as a pledge of allegiance unless they had already made up their minds to defect to the enemy.

Nothing in this world is truly safe from attack.

Intrigue and treachery are everywhere.

Oden died because of a conspiracy orchestrated by his own men.

Even a man like Whitebeard wouldn't let his guard down when facing his closest comrades.

Gion and Kakei forgot this point, which is why they died such a miserable death, unable even to put up a fight in their dying moments.

However, the young navy woman before him seemed to have no intention of submitting, after all, her blade was once again pointed at him.

"why?"

Is this Kaido's question?

"Isn't it obvious? We can't beat you, we know that very well, so our fate is also very obvious: either we die at your hands, or we bow down to you."

"But neither Gion nor Kakei are people who would ever betray the Navy, which means they will ultimately die at your hands."

“I asked them to come with me, so I naturally have to take responsibility. If I can’t get them out of danger safely, then I shouldn’t let them die in my hands. But I can’t save their lives now either. After thinking about it, the best choice is for me to send them on their way myself. Let them suffer less, and that will be a proper ending.”

Kaido: "..."

I always felt that there was something wrong with her head.

However, Kaido, who thought this way, seemed to have forgotten that he was not a normal human being in the eyes of others either.

After all, what normal person would dare to venture into Marineford alone?

More than once.

Even putting that aside, the fact that she threatens suicide every now and then already puts her out of touch with normal people.

"And what about you? You didn't kill yourself, which means you believe you have the potential to submit to me?"

She only said that Shion and Kakei would never obey her, but she herself...

"There's nothing shameful about obeying the strong, at least that's what I think. Even you, a top fighter like Whitebeard, had to bow down to Rocks at some point, didn't you?"

Hearing Roman mention Rocks made Kaido's thoughts clearer.

Rocks has been gone for many years.

Even with such a formidable presence, as time passed, Kaido almost forgot what he looked like.

Of course, this does not change the fact that Lox is powerful.

Even though many years have passed, Kaido can still recall his power.

But even Rocks couldn't change the world.

Only the man who defeats her can.

This is the biggest difference between me and others.

Whether I will submit to you depends on your performance, doesn't it?

"Kaido of the Beasts Pirates, either kill me or use your power to make me submit. Aren't these what you're best at? Come on, let's begin."

There wasn't a trace of fear in her eyes.

Hmph, but that kind of gaze isn't bad either.

"Alright, kid, just watch and see. If you die, it just proves you're too weak."

Their momentum has become even stronger.

Even without Observation Haki, Roman could tell that Kaido was ready to strike.

This mature emperor was about to lose his temper.