Chapter 61: 61. Ulti Headbutt
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On the shore, the stage.
"Ulti! Ulti!"
Daichi, with his subordinates, passionately shouted slogans.
Ulti was his base, and he had to maintain her well. Moreover, he was the president of Ulti's fan club, so he had to consider the emotions of his subordinates.
As Ulti's former deputy, he knew her little thoughts well. Besides tormenting her younger brother, that girl loved nothing more than showing off.
Heh, easily handled.
"Daichi!"
Ulti leaned over the ship's railing, her face flushed with excitement, waving vigorously at Daichi. She even dragged her younger brother, who was trying to slip away, over to her.
"Pay-Pay, Pay-Pay! Look!"
"Daichi is welcoming us!"
*shy laughter*
Feeling the scrutinizing gazes from all directions, Page One's face flushed red, wishing he could dig a hole and bury himself immediately.
It was too embarrassing.
As a high-ranking executive, he should be more quiet to appear cooler and more like a strong individual.
If he were led astray, how could he act cool in front of outsiders in the future!
On the deck of the pirate ship next to them.
A man wearing a military cap held a wine bottle and stood with Who's-Who, looking at the Daichi quintet on shore, instinctively showing disgust.
"Who is that guy?"
"Sasaki, that's Daichi!"
Who's-Who smirked, a cigarette dangling from his lips.
"That's him?"
Sasaki was somewhat taken aback.
Several months ago, his territory was invaded by the Beast Pirates.
After his defeat, he greatly admired Kaido's immense power, so he led the entire Armored Division to join the Beast Pirates. He then made significant contributions in subsequent expeditions, earning a promotion to one of the Tobi Roppo.
During this time, the name he heard most often was Daichi. He had long wanted to meet him, but never expected it to be in this manner.
Sasaki's eyes showed disdain.
"Doesn't look like much."
"Don't underestimate him."
Who's-Who sneered wickedly. "That guy is highly regarded by Kaido. His strength might even be greater than yours or mine!"
"Then I'd like to see it!"
Sasaki snorted coldly and took a large swig of wine.
He respected strength and disdained the weak. If that Daichi truly possessed power, he would gladly share a drink with him.
Coincidentally, the Fire Festival was about to be held.
Fleet center, main ship.
"Mwahahaha, that kid is really too much."
Queen stared at the stage, feeling both dissatisfaction and a touch of jealousy. As the most popular singing and dancing prince of the Beast Pirates, he should be the one on stage.
Damn it, he stole his thunder!
Also, shouldn't that guy welcome Kaido first? Although Kaido wouldn't care about such things, the order shouldn't be messed up.
Did he not put him in his eyes?
Queen secretly glanced at Kaido, seeing that Kaido not only didn't care but even laughed. He immediately shifted his target and sidled up to Jack.
"Jack, don't you think that kid Daichi is too arrogant?"
"Whatever."
Jack stood like an iron tower, not even a wrinkle on his brow.
Too straightforward.
"...."
Queen wore a look of disappointment, as if he couldn't make something out of nothing.
Idiot Jack, can't you understand your brother's hint!
If Jack didn't understand, King should.
Queen then sidled up to King.
"Trash King, don't you think that kid Daichi doesn't care about us high-ranking executives at all? Isn't that too much?"
"Idiot."
King spoke blandly.
Queen was stunned for a moment, then immediately became furious.
"Are you looking for a fight, King!"
"...."
King did not reply, raising a hand to point towards the shore.
Queen turned his head to look, a string of question marks appearing above his head.
"What do you mean?"
"That's why I said you're an idiot."
King said coldly. "Have you not noticed the changes happening nearby?"
"Changes?"
Queen's small eyes widened.
What changes?
He only saw a bad guy threatening his position as the singing and dancing prince!
King shook his head speechlessly and looked at Kaido.
"Kaido, you've noticed, haven't you?"
"Worororo, quite a change!"
Kaido grinned, his gaze sharp as a torch.
They were evil pirates, bringing deep fear and pain to this country, yet now a large number of common people came to welcome them.
So strange, how could he not feel it.
It wasn't easy to mobilize so many common people. If it was a grand display arranged by Orochi, he could understand, but he didn't see Orochi. This scene was clearly arranged by Daichi.
How did he do it?
Also, the farmlands on both banks.
Kaido stood up, gazing into the depths of Hakumai. A golden ocean came into view, seemingly endless.
It was a rice field about to be harvested!
"I remember that place should have been barren land."
"Hmm?"
Queen looked at the golden rice fields and finally found the blind spot. His two small eyeballs burst through his glasses in shock, wide-eyed.
"Eh?!!!"
What's going on?!
When they left Wano Country, this place was still a barren wasteland, let alone rice fields, not even a single weed.
Only half a year had passed!
And judging by the growth of the rice fields, they could be harvested before the Fire Festival, meaning these rice fields had been tended for at least several months.
Where was Orochi? What was he doing?
Queen's brain was a bit frozen.
"Worororo, it seems that Daichi really prepared a surprise for us, even my appetite has been whetted!"
Kaido laughed loudly, his interest piqued.
No matter what happened, he would find out once they returned to Onigashima.
The Beast Pirates fleet advanced at full speed and soon reached Onigashima.
Ulti, with tears of emotion, leaped onto the ship's railing, bent her knees to gather strength, and shot straight towards Daichi like a cannonball.
"Daichi!"
"Hmm?"
Daichi had just reached the shore when he heard Ulti's call. He immediately smiled and welcomed Ulti's embrace, but before he could react, the girl's head, adorned with sharp horns, violently crashed into his arms.
"Pfft!"
Daichi's body bent backward, almost spitting out his overnight meal. The next moment, he flew backward.
"Boom!!!"
The city wall exploded, and smoke and dust shot into the sky!
"What's going on, artillery fire?"
The pirates looked over in amazement, thinking it was artillery fire.
When the smoke and dust dispersed, Ulti was straddling Daichi, snot and tears streaming down her face, weeping like a pear blossom bathed in rain.
"Wah, Daichi!"
"I'm so touched!"
"This little woman loves you so much!"
Plop, plop.
Tears dripped onto Daichi's chest.
"First, first get up!"
Daichi moved Ulti aside, clutching his stomach as he struggled to his feet. Seeing the two red marks on both sides of his chest, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.
If his body wasn't sturdy enough, he would surely have two bloody holes. This wasn't an embrace. It was clearly murder.
But looking at Ulti's pitiful crying face and those beautiful long legs, he couldn't bring himself to say anything blaming. (T/N: SIMP)
Alas, he brought this upon himself.
Page One walked over, looking at Daichi's disheveled appearance, and couldn't help but show sympathetic understanding, with a hint of satisfaction.
Hahahaha!
Does he know how he's been living these past few days?
It's like this!
Page One extended his fist.
"Daichi!"
"Page One."
Daichi raised the corner of his mouth, extended his fist, and bumped it against Page One's, silently ignoring Ulti.
"Let's go, Kaido is waiting for us!"