One Piece: Wielder of the Void

80. kaido's Invitation

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Kaido's immense height cast a daunting shadow, his presence radiating a weight that settled like a thick fog.

Even injured, Kaido's form was imposing, as if the power he wielded was too vast to be contained within one body. His every movement seemed to cause a ripple in the air, suffocating those around him under an invisible but tangible force.

Anos couldn't help but feel a tightness in his chest as if the oxygen had thinned under the weight of Kaido's aura.

For a moment, he considered retreat. Facing someone with Kaido's sheer power and resilience was a gamble he wasn't entirely willing to take. But this was not the time for fear.

Beside him, Daiki had taken a cautious step back, his face set in grim determination, though his eyes betrayed a flicker of hesitation.

Sensing his companion's unease, Anos leaned in and whispered, "Let's act according to the situation."

Daiki nodded, his fingers twitching instinctively toward his weapon.

The question of why he'd come so suddenly, without warning, lingered in Anos's mind, but he set it aside for now.

They could settle those matters later assuming they made it out alive.

Anos straightened, adopting an air of composure as he turned back to Kaido.

With a respectful yet guarded tone, he said, "Mr. Kaido, we don't have much fondness for the New World. We'd rather stay in our quiet corner." Anos's gaze remained steady, refusing to waver under Kaido's cold eyes. "But we're honoured by your invitation."

For a moment, Kaido seemed to consider Anos's words. The silence was thick, each second stretching as if the entire world held its breath.

Finally, Kaido's lips twisted into a humourless smile, his voice chilling as he replied, "So, you're refusing my invitation?"

Anos felt the shift in Kaido's energy as his aura flared, sharp and suffocating.

He held his ground, but Daiki flinched, instinctively pressing back as though to escape the weight of Kaido's presence.

Anos, however, remained composed, keenly observing Kaido's body. He noted the fresh scars that marred the Yonko's skin, rapidly healing even as he watched, an awe-inspiring display of vitality and resilience.

It was clear if they lingered much longer, there would be no escape.

Anos met Kaido's gaze, voice calm and resolute. "If we are declining, may I ask what Mr. Kaido intends to do?"

There was a subtle shift in Anos's energy as he spoke, a subtle yet undeniable sense of authority that clashed with Kaido's oppressive aura.

The Conqueror's Haki of both men collided, creating an invisible storm between them.

Waves of raw power lashed out, the island itself seeming to tremble under the strain.

The air crackled with energy, and a distant rumbling sound echoed as the seawater at the island's edge was forced back by the sheer force of their clashing wills.

Kaido's laughter was a low rumble, dangerous and mocking. "What if I say... join or die?"

Anos's eyes narrowed, his stance shifting subtly as he readied himself. "If we weren't cornered like this, then we would gladly risk our lives to test your strength Kaido"

He felt the adrenaline coursing through him, sharpening his senses as he held his ground, refusing to yield even a step.

Kaido's eyes glinted with a mixture of amusement and irritation, and Anos sensed that he was testing them, gauging how far they were willing to go.