#485 - Chapter 485 Gathering in the Flower City

Jin An stood quietly in the shadow of the towering city walls of the Flower Capital, watching the bustling crowd below.

Resistors from all directions surged in, gathering in Wano Country, this focal point.

He didn't show himself, choosing to hide behind the scenes, leaving the limelight and the center of the storm to Kaido.

Jin An knew that at this stage, appropriate forbearance and planning were far more important than being overly assertive.

At this moment, he was like a calm chess player, arranging all his forces step by step, waiting for the moment to launch a fatal blow against the World Government.

Kaido, on the other hand, stood on the city tower, arms crossed, his body as majestic and immovable as a mountain.

His sharp, knife-like eyes peered through the fluttering wind and snow, overlooking the crowd below, surging with the desire to fight.

At this moment, he was like a fierce beast, seasoned in battle, exuding unparalleled deterrent power.

The long whip, like an iron chain behind him, drooped to the ground, trembling slightly with each breath he took, as if telling of his restlessness and bloodthirst.

Kaido enjoyed this feeling of being in control of the entire situation, and he strode forward, standing in the spotlight, as if declaring war on the entire world.

"Listen up!" Kaido's voice exploded like thunder, piercing through the howling of the cold wind, reaching everyone's ears.

"Today, Wano Country is the common battlefield for all those who refuse to submit to the World Government! If you truly have the courage, then let this stage become the starting point to the New World!"

His words were like a spark, igniting a cheer and roar from the crowd.

Among those who had gathered, there were many fierce generals who had experienced battles, and their faces were full of excitement and fanaticism.

Everyone harbored hatred for the World Government, whether for years of oppression or for personal gain.

But no matter what their motives, everyone who stood here had risked their lives.

Kaido's aura enveloped everyone, and his beast-like eyes swept across the heroes in front of him.

He understood that at this moment, he represented not only himself, but also the symbol of the resistance force, the spokesperson for Jin An.

Although Jin An was hidden behind the scenes, the blueprint he had drawn for Kaido was already very clear—to unite all forces that could be united and launch a decisive battle while the World Government's prestige was at its lowest.

Now that cracks had appeared in the rule of the Celestial Dragons, Jin An's "World Grand Alliance" card was played at just the right time.

As the news spread throughout the world, many forces and individuals eager to change their fate responded, some for fame, some for revenge, and some just to get a piece of the pie in the torrent of history.

And Wano Country became the best platform for this force to gather.

Kaido looked at those "allies" with their own agendas and snorted coldly in his heart.

Although the loyalty of many people was questionable, it was enough as long as these forces could play a role when needed.

Kaido turned slightly and made a gesture to the soldiers behind him.

Immediately, the sound of war drums rang out, the deafening beat of the drums was like the prelude to the coming war.

The huge drumbeat pounded on everyone's chest, accelerating the flow of blood, and the fighting spirit continued to rise with the beat.

Kaido looked in the direction of Jin An not far away, with a hint of playfulness in his eyes.

He knew that if this war succeeded, Jin An would become the ruler of the New World; if it failed, everything would be reduced to ashes.

At this time, Jin An, hidden in the dark, calmly observed everything.

Although he seemed to have retreated behind the scenes, he had not relaxed his control over the overall situation in the slightest.

Every action, every decision, was the result of his meticulous planning.

Now, letting Kaido take the stage was not only an expedient measure, but also to shift the enemy's attention away from him, giving himself more opportunities to manipulate the course of the war in the dark.

"It's time."

Jin An muttered to himself, as if he was talking to himself, and as if he was declaring to the whole world.

He knew that if he wanted to completely subvert hundreds of years of rule, he had to use all the power, no matter whether it was pure or turbid, good or evil, he had to use it for his purpose.

In this turbulent Wano Country, the horn of war has been sounded.

Resistors, ambitious people, avengers, and profiteers from all walks of life flocked here, forming a mighty force, waiting for the final charge to destroy the World Government.

"Heh~~"

Kaido's cold eyes swept across the crowd below, and a cold smile appeared on his face.

His broad chest rose and fell slightly with his deep breathing, and an order was given, like a boulder falling into a lake, instantly setting off fierce waves.

The warriors raised their arms and shouted, and the sound waves swept in like a raging wave, and the deafening shouts echoed in the air, as if to tear the sky apart.

He looked at those familiar faces, many of whom were "old friends" he had met before, and many pirate leaders who had heard of the "Beasts" name and came here.

Their faces were engraved with the traces of years and battles, and every scar was like a silent cry on the battlefield.

Kaido couldn't be more familiar with them—these fearless guys, their bloodthirsty eyes revealed endless fighting spirit and greed for the World Government.

At this moment, everyone longed for battle, longed for blood and glory, and wanted to get a piece of the pie.

"Well, it's good to have these pirates test the waters and see the real skills of the World Government." Kaido sneered in his heart, with a hint of cruelty in his eyes.

Although there were many forces gathered here, there were not many that he truly trusted.

Sending them out could just take the opportunity to consume some unreliable factors, and it could also make the World Government relax their vigilance, making the other party think that these miscellaneous soldiers were Jin An's real trump card.

He knew in his heart that the role of these people was nothing more than cannon fodder, and it would be great if he could use this to find out the enemy's situation.

The people below took out their weapons one after another, raising long knives, firelocks, and even huge iron hammers and sharp battle axes.

Everyone's faces were filled with crazy and fanatical expressions, which was the expectation and excitement for the upcoming battle.

Some people had already started clamoring at each other, scrambling to take the lead; others were just silently wiping their weapons, watching the group of restless beasts coldly.

Kaido looked at them, and a strange expectation rose in his heart.

He knew that as long as these people's fighting spirit was ignited, they would be unstoppable like a flood.

"Since you all crave battle, then show your skills!" Kaido's voice was strong and powerful, like thunder exploding in the air, "Charge forward, tear apart those enemies who try to stop us! Let them see what real fear is!"

A wild roar erupted from the crowd, as if this roar was the prelude to the battle.

Countless eyes were as hot as fire, reflecting the ruthlessness and tragedy of the upcoming war.

They were eager to try, and could not wait to tear the enemies in front of them to pieces.

There is no place for the weak on the battlefield, and everyone knows that those who stand here can only prove that they are qualified to stay if they kill a bloody path.

Kaido stood high and looked down at the boiling sea of people.

He seemed to see a torrent about to roar, and that force was about to surge out and rush towards the seemingly unshakable iron wall of the World Government.

His cruel smile deepened, because he understood that the real war had just begun.

At the center of this storm, Jin An was still calmly manipulating everything behind the scenes, allowing this increasingly fierce anger to burn throughout the world.

He turned around and looked towards the farther direction, as if he had already seen the old world about to collapse.

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