One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 168 Isn't marriage just a kiss?

On the day of the fire ceremony.

Ghost Island has been completely transformed, with wedding banquet decorations everywhere. Even the two giant bull horns above the Skull Castle are tied into bows with huge red silk ribbons.

When the general's fleet arrived, Yamato was still confused when she was taken to her boudoir by a group of bridesmaids led by Black Maria, who carefully dressed her up.

"Huh? Marriage?!?"

Yamato's mind went completely blank.

How come no one informed her about something so important? She's not ready to get married yet!

Pirates are extremely brutal in their actions.

We talked about getting married yesterday, and we're having the wedding today.

I absolutely won't put it off until the day after tomorrow!

In the grand banquet hall, Kaido drank heartily.

"Uro ro ro!!!"

"Today is a joyous day, the only rule is that you must get drunk, everyone eat your fill!"

"Oh oh oh!!!"

The officials raised their glasses in celebration.

On the stage outside the banquet hall, Quinn led his men in singing and dancing, quickly igniting the celebratory atmosphere, and cheered with them.

"Next up is—the Flying Six!"

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There was no response, as always.

"Hahaha, just kidding, anyway they never responded."

"Wa hahaha!"

The pirates laughed.

The small banquet hall on the third floor.

Fozfo and Sasaki sat on either side, their hands clasped together, contemplating life. Apart from Black Maria, who went to do Yamato's makeup, the only remaining members of the Flying Six on Onigashima were the two of them.

"This year's fire festival is a bit quiet!"

"After all, none of the brats are here."

The two men stared at each other, not even wanting to drink. They used to be able to argue when Runti was around, but now it was just too boring.

Forzford crossed his legs and gave a mocking smile: "Sasaki, do you think that giant Hajrudin will become one of us?"

"It must be difficult!"

Sasaki's eyes were cold.

He had heard of Haildin's reputation; as an S-class war mercenary, Haildin was quite popular with various forces.

But nothing more.

The underworld is completely different from the surface world; those famous figures are nothing in the underworld.

"Let's go and see it together!"

The two left the room and went to the observation deck.

The banquet plaza below is set up with various arenas, including a large one in the center and several smaller arenas and an octagonal cage around it.

"Snapped!"

The sounds of slapping each other rose and fell.

The slapping game from last year's Fire Festival has now become the most popular activity on Onigashima, and wrestling and boxing matches have also become popular due to the influence of a certain man.

The two looked toward the central arena.

"boom!"

A massive fist slammed down, slamming the opponent into the ground!
"Haylding, thirty-seven consecutive wins!"

"Oh oh oh!!!"

The pirates roared with excitement.

The visual impact of giants, whether in terms of size or unparalleled strength, is several times stronger than that of ordinary combat.

"Who else!"

Haildin raised his arms and roared in the center of the ring.

He wants to stand on this biggest stage until the end, win the title of Flying Six, and prove himself to Mr. Goode.

Although they have not yet rendered any service to the beasts, the fact that the giants have joined the beasts is itself a great achievement.

"Their strength is truly astonishing."

Forzford grinned.

As it stands, Haldin poses no threat to him whatsoever; although he is very strong, it is impossible for him to touch him.

"Sasaki, why don't you go down and play?"

“I have no interest,” Sasaki scoffed.

He is also a strength-type warrior. As a powerful Ancient Race, he does not believe that he is inferior to the Titans in terms of strength.

This time, however, there was no chance to challenge the Grandmaster. There was no reward for beating Hajrudin, and losing would be even more shameful. Even if the two were evenly matched, they would only be stepping stones for Hajrudin.

He is not stupid.

"Hey, look over there."

The two of them shifted their gaze to the side.

"It's Speed!"

"She gained formidable abilities."

On the ring, his opponent was completely outmaneuvered by Speed, unable to even touch the hem of his clothes, and was quickly riddled with arrows.

"And the girl over there."

Sasagi points to the other side.

"Oh oh oh oh oh oh!"

The girl wearing a fighting mask was beating Holdem wildly, and her powerful strength surprised both of them.

Even in a real fight, Holdem is no weakling.

Forzford's expression turned serious: "Sasaki, I remember she was the timid little girl who followed Goode around, right?"

"Yes."

Sasaki nodded slowly.

He wasn't interested in the weak, but he felt threatened by Goode, not by Goode himself, but by the men Goode had brought back.

Unexpectedly, the seemingly weak little girl also has a strong side. If this continues, the status of the Flying Six will be threatened.

"Boss Kaido is out!"

The two looked out of the grand banquet hall.

Kaido stepped out, with Goode in a black suit on his right and Yamato in a white wedding dress on his other side, surrounded by Black Maria and others.

The scene of the three together on the giant screen on Onigashima instantly attracted the attention of all the pirates, and even the warriors in the midst of their fierce battle stopped fighting.

"Uro ro ro!!!"

Kaido laughed loudly: "My men, I have a momentous announcement to make today. My daughter Yamato will marry Good today, and their child will surely become the strongest warrior!"

"Cheers, my little ones!"

"Oh oh oh!!!"

The pirates raised their weapons and cheered.

Good was speechless.

Is this considered a wedding blessing?

Marriage is also a good thing, as it essentially designates him as the successor of the Beasts. After all, given Kaido's age, he can only fight for another twenty years at most.

At that time, he was at the peak of his career.

Although he didn't care, it was a reassurance to the Beast Pirates, who could now mobilize even the three top commanders when needed.

I've secured my position as first mate!
"Well, let's skip the elaborate wedding ceremony. I forgot to invite a priest. If my daughter likes it, we can do it later!"

Kaido left the stage to Goode and his companion.

"Next up is the vow kiss!"

What was originally a lengthy wedding ceremony was reduced to a simple kiss.

Goode's face darkened.

No matter what, it's their first wedding. Couldn't they have at least had some sense of ceremony? Looking back, this is full of things to complain about!

Goode faced Yamato speechlessly.

Yamato blushed immediately, her panicked little hands not knowing where to go.

"She looks quite pretty in her wedding dress."

Goode pulled Yamato into his arms and, amidst the girl's gasp, kissed her decisively.

They kissed!

The banquet square fell silent as the pirates stared intently at the large screen. The moment the two parted their lips, the pirates erupted in a deafening roar of cheers.

Good! Good! Good!!!

The strongest alliance has been formed!
"Uro-ro-ro!"

Kaido laughed heartily, looking up at the sky with satisfaction.

"My lords, let's celebrate!"

"Oh oh oh!!!"

(End of this chapter)