Chapter 32
Kaido Wants to Challenge Whitebeard, Rhodes' Concerns
Chapter 32 Kaido Wants to Challenge Whitebeard, Rhodes' Concerns
"Haha, this opponent has always been there, it's that old bastard Whitebeard, he's the most suitable opponent," Kaido said.
It's time to teach Whitebeard a lesson and show him my current power, this terrifying power.
"Are you serious? I think if you want to find a worthy opponent, you might as well go find Charlotte Linlin!" Rhodes rolled his eyes and said.
Is Kaido trying to bully an old man? Whitebeard is over 70 years old this year, although he's still very strong and known as the strongest man in the world. (I looked this up; Kaido was called the strongest in one-on-one combat two years after Whitebeard died, and it seems that in terms of pure fighting strength, Kaido has never been able to beat Whitebeard.)
But he can't compare to you now. After being enhanced by fel energy, Kaido's attributes have doubled. And the life-corrosion ability that fel energy brings is no joke. If Kaido hits Whitebeard even once, the fel energy will cause permanent damage, continuously harming Whitebeard.
It's possible that Kaido won't even need the Marineford War; he could defeat Whitebeard himself. And given Kaido's personality, he's likely to do it.
"No, no, no, Linlin used to be evenly matched with me, but now she's definitely no match for me. I've become familiar with the power of fel energy and created several new techniques! Moreover, I can add fel flames to my heat breath," Kaido said.
"Then why did you challenge Whitebeard?" Rod asked.
"Although Whitebeard isn't at his peak right now, I have a way to bring him back to his peak condition once," Kaido said.
"You bastard, you don't actually want me to give the healing stone and those potions to Whitebeard, do you?" Rhodes asked in surprise.
"Hahaha! That's right! Use your kind of potion to treat Whitebeard and bring him back to his peak condition!"
"I really, really want to defeat Whitebeard at his strongest," Kaido said.
He desperately wanted to beat Whitebeard. When Whitebeard was at his peak, he hadn't yet grown up. By the time Whitebeard had grown up...
Yet he was still no match for Whitebeard. Even when Whitebeard's strength waned and he entered old age, he still couldn't defeat him.
In terms of physical strength, Whitebeard is actually not as strong as Kaido. Kaido's physical strength is definitely the strongest. He is no joke as the strongest creature in the world of sea, land and air.
However, Whitebeard's use of the three types of Haki, as well as his Devil Fruit ability, makes him Kaido's nemesis.
The Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power renders some of Kaido's ranged attacks ineffective. Furthermore, if the two were to exchange punches, Whitebeard, imbued with the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power, Conqueror's Haki, and Armament Haki, could send him flying with a single blow.
Whitebeard's body has now deteriorated to its lowest point; neither his Conqueror's Haki, Armament Haki, nor his physical abilities are as strong as before.
Even so, this old man still retains the title of the world's strongest man, a seventy-two-year-old bastard.
"You seem quite confident in your abilities, but I can tell you that Whitebeard can never return to his peak condition. Healing Stones can only heal injuries, and some external wounds can be treated, but what Whitebeard is losing is his life force."
"What he lost was his youth. As for the sobering potion, it might slightly enhance Whitebeard's Conqueror's Haki and Observation Haki, but it won't affect the course of the battle anymore," Rhodes said.
"What if the old white-bearded man also consumes your fel blood? Will his strength return to its peak?" Kaido asked.
If we can also recruit Whitebeard, then the Rocks Pirates will be reunited. At that time, we should try to get Golden Lion over as well, and the Navy will be terrified.
"Your idea is good, and I can tell you definitively that if Whitebeard is willing to accept the power of evil energy, then Kaido, you will definitely be beaten up by him."
You've become so much stronger after drinking the fel blood, do you think Whitebeard won't become stronger too?
"Don't you think his life force will be replenished?" Rhodes rolled his eyes and said.
After the Kaido incident, Rod realized that even if Whitebeard drank the blood of the evil spirits and accepted their power, he could not subdue him in the same way he had subdued Kaido.
The Four Emperors possess their own pride, especially top-tier pirates like Whitebeard. It's only because Whitebeard isn't interested in the Pirate King's title that he's already headed to the final island.
After drinking the blood of evil energy, it wouldn't be difficult to find a way to inscribe a demon enslavement array on him.
But could he really enslave the white-bearded man? The old man would probably rather die than accept being enslaved.
That's why Rhodes thought of using necromancy to control Whitebeard. It's impossible to make Whitebeard submit willingly. If you try to control him by force, he'll only fight you to the death, even though fish die but the net doesn't break.
This is the pride of a Yonko. If it weren't for the 10-year agreement he made with Kaido, Kaido would never have accepted his enslavement.
Using tricks might work once, but it won't work if you do it too often.
"Damn it! You're right, if he takes the Fel Blood, Whitebeard won't be under your control." Kaido sighed helplessly, it seemed his wish to defeat Whitebeard in his prime was impossible to fulfill.
Given Whitebeard's personality, he would absolutely not accept enslavement.
"Hey! You bastard dad, maybe we could try getting Whitebeard to owe us a favor, and then ask him for help. What do you guys think?" Yamato, who was standing to the side, said.
"???? You idiot son, how could Whitebeard possibly owe anyone a favor!" Kaido rolled his eyes and said.
Are you kidding me? Making Whitebeard owe someone a favor? Ha! That old man is incredibly stubborn, how could anyone possibly make him owe someone a favor?
"Heh! Yamato won't work," Rhodes said, shaking his head.
Whitebeard's personality dictates that he cannot submit to others. Is it really a good thing for him to owe someone a favor?
Rhodes never believed in these vague and ethereal things; he considered human relationships the most useless thing.
However, Yamato's words did enlighten Rod: Whitebeard was indeed uncontrollable, but his sons were his Achilles' heel!
If Whitebeard is to be transformed into a Death Knight in the future, then if he resists, threatening him with his sons will definitely have unexpected effects.
(End of this chapter)