In a private room inside the inner chambers of Onigashima, Kaido, Orochi, Tormal and Zenos Road were together with festive Beast Pirates. Alongside Zenos was Sentibug and Verde Oz-Borne, as well as Shez. And at Tormal's side on his left was a man in armor with a sword strapped to his waist and a shield on his left wrist as well as a long blue cape, and on his right was Pedrol.

"So, Sentibug, how goes your introspection?" Zenos Road asked his subordinate.

"It's progressing." Sentibug stated after she took a calm sip of sake. "I can feel the darkness Ehto used to separate me from the Peacock Miraculous. I haven't tapped into it yet, but soon, I'll be able to use it to summon creatures of darkness."

"Lord Zenos, why do you insist on her tapping into this power?" Verde asked. "If it was to augment her strength, then I could see the merit, but…"

"It's quite simple, Oz-Borne." Zenos answered. "As you know, you two are replacements for my previous Heavenly Kings who perished in combat with the Cautious Hero. You are my frontline enforcer, using strength to cow those who would oppose me into submission, just as Chaos Machina once did. Sentibug, meanwhile, will use her dark power to summon both Heartless and Unversed to further bolster our forces. She fills the place once held by the dwarven demon, Kilkapul. Meanwhile, Shez here will hopefully take over the duties of Deathmalga, creating and modifying monsters to make up the majority of our army. And Eraser Kaiser is my second in command, seeing that my will is carried out."

"Is that why he is not here tonight?" Tormal asked.

"Yes. Since my decapitation, my army's power has waned. While we once controlled 75% of our home world, the humans have slowly been taking back territories we've taken. Kaiser is overseeing defense, but he shall join us soon." Zenos explained.

"Speaking of overseeing things, why aren't you on your mission, Black Maria?" Kaido asked, said towering temptress right by his side.

"Oh, what's the harm, Supreme Commander? The others and that Shadow Knight who volunteered can handle it just fine." Black Maria replied, embracing her leader while he drank. "I'd rather be here~."

"Worororororo! Fine by me then! This is after all our chance to party and mingle once a year!" Kaido said. "So why don't the two of you enjoy? You can worry about everything else later. Come Zenos, Tormal, have a drink or two!"

"With all due respect…it's rather difficult." Zenos said, using his eyes to motion down at his armless makeshift body.

"As much as I enjoy a drink or two, I am no longer able to feel the hammering effects of it." Tormal said.

"Ah come on. Celebrate. After all, tonight is worth it. After 20 years, I am finally free from those wretched Kozuki. Once Kanjuro returns, his 20 year acting job will be finished as those samurai rest in their watery grave." Orochi said.

"Very impressive of him. I could've killed him without realizing who he really was." Kaido said. "Still, if he was so utterly trusted and claimed Oden never told him anything…it means he gave no hints to his samurai about getting to Laugh Tale."

"Laugh Tale?" Verde asked.

"It's the island where Roger supposedly hid the One Piece." Shez said.

Suddenly, there was a loud crash as someone broke down the doors to the chamber. At this, Pedrol, Sentibug, Shez, Verde and the armored man readied for combat.

"Pardon the disturbance, but I have business with Lord Orochi." the man said as it was revealed to be Kanjuro.

"Ah! You're here at last, Kanjuro!" Orochi said.

"So that is your man?" Zenos said. "Sentibug, Verde, Shez, stand down."

"Lower your weapons, Pedrol, Rugul." Tormal said, as all five lowered their weapons.

"Sorry I took so long. This place was so big and I got lost. Anyone who crossed my path met an untimely end. My apologies." Kanjuro said.

"Guhuhu! Don't worry about it!" Orochi laughed. "After all…it seems you brought me exactly what I asked for."

"Wait, so that kid is…?" Shez asked, seeing a beaten and bloodied Momonosuke in Kanjuro's hand.

"Indeed. He is Kozuki Momonosuke. Just as you requested." Kanjuro said as he tossed him to the ground.

"Oh…I remember this man. I also remember this boy. He is unfit to wear his family name." Kaido said.

"Man, you really messed him up." Shez said. "What did you do?"

"He tried to escape, so I had to pacify him. Rest assured, he is still alive." Kanjuro said.

"And yet he is but a child." Pedrol said.

"One unfit to be Oden's son." Kaido said.

"Now we raise a toast to…" Orochi said.

"Actually…I bring dire news. You see…we…haven't stopped a thing." Kanjuro said as everyone stopped.

"What?! You failed to stop them?! But I acted on your information!" Orochi said.

"I had known Kin'emon for years, but I never knew him to be so thorough. He outsmarted us." Kanjuro said.

"So they are here, hmm?" Rugul asked, gripping his sword.

"We cannot conclude that just yet." a man said as he appeared. He was a bald man with a long head and earlobes.

"Fukurokuju!" Orochi said.

"No ships have been sighted but the battleships we sent out have not returned. Also, four pirates have been sighted in the performance area along with four accomplices. We don't know the accomplices, but the pirates have been identified as Straw Hat Luffy, Pirate Hunter Zoro. Captain Kidd, and Massacre Soldier Killer." Fukurokuju said.

"Hmm…if those four are here, then it can only mean the Hero Alliance isn't far behind." Zenos said.

"Why wasn't this reported sooner?" Sentibug demanded.

"Apologies, but Master Queen said he would handle it. I thought best not to disturb the feast. Plus no suspicious samurai have been sighted as of yet." Fukurokuju said.

"Did you not think they would be in DISGUISE?!" Pedrol demanded as red and black lightning surged from him.

"Hey, easy big guy." Shez said. "All of our combined forces are concentrated on this island. There's no way they can take all of them."

"Worororor. That's right. Just drink up!" Kaido said as Orochi was being poured a drink as he still looked panicked.

"(I don't want to hear reassurances or platitudes. I want news that the samurai are good and dead. Especially the notion that he's not here!)" he thought as his hands shook the drink cup.

"You seem nervous, Orochi." Tormal said.

Orochi growled before grabbing Momonosuke off Black Maria's lap. "Get me a crucifix! I'll bring an end to the Kozuki line right on the grand stage!" Orochi said. "This is the enemy leader after all. Once he is dead, I can finally put this whole ordeal behind me!"

"Yes…" Tormal said as he nodded his head to Kaido and Zenos.

In the seas outside Onigashima…

"Are you there, cat?! The woman riding the pegasus said she spotted you! Where are you?" Inuarashi communicated on Transponder Snail as he and the rest of the Red Scabbards rode inside the Polar Tang.

"We just climbed up the falls! We'll be there soon, mrow!" a voice said.

"Seems Nekomamushi hasn't changed a bit. Kappa pa pa!" Kawamatsu said.

"I suppose he's all grown up just like doggy has." Kiku piped in.

"He'd better catch up with us fast. We're almost at the back door." Ashura added.

"Don't be too sure." a voice from the back of the room said as Trafalgar Law was leaning on the wall. "The currents are too strong all around the island. The only clear path is the front. However, since we're in a sub, we should get through without much worry."

"Let us hope Kin'emon and Denjiro have made their way to the rear as planned." Raizo said. "I wish for all of us to be there so that we can fulfill Lord Oden's desire together."

Meanwhile, aboard a ship not too far off from the island, a large cat Mink with the appearance of a lion and only one arm hung up his snail.

Mink King of the Night

Nekomamushi

"Seems they're in the middle of the raid." Nekomamushi said.

"Yeah. Guess it was a waste to ask you to write that note." Marco the Phoenix said.

"Mrow row row. Guess I'll toss it then." Nekomamushi said as he did so.

"I'm surprised you even got involved, Marco." the figure who was with the two said.

"I love Oden but news from Wano doesn't really travel outside. I had no idea things had gotten this bad." Marco the Phoenix said.

"Then let's hurry. I got a genius plan in mind." Nekomamushi said.

On the southern side, the team Denjiro was leading met with another gate, one that was not on the original plans where a certain man was.

"Huh? Is that…Kyoshiro! I heard you weren't coming this year." Sasaki said.

"Yes. Let's keep it a secret." Denjiro said.

"You snuck in? Ha! What happened to that fancy pompadour?" Sasaki said.

"What are you doing out here?" Denjiro asked.

"Right. It's Kaido's kid. We're all looking around for the brat. No way he's left the island, that much we know." Sasaki said as he took a swig of his drink.

Ordinarily, getting past an elite member of Kaido's crew like Sasaki would be a tall task for anyone. But having been close to Kaido's forces for 20 years…. It was no issue for Denjiro.

"What the hell?!" Sasaki said as he was being chained up.

"Make sure to gag him while we're at it." Naofumi said.

"What's the meaning of this, Kyoshiro?! Who are all these guys?!" Sasaki asked.

"Do you know…of Wano's history, Sasaki?" Denjiro asked as he showed the Kozuki symbol on his back as the pirate looked in shock. "All of you inside. We'll split into two once we're further in." he said as they ran inside.

Meanwhile, the Brachio Tank crew had their hands full with Big Mom.

"Fire!" Chopper ordered as a shell was fired at Big Mom as it exploded.

"Direct Hit!" Caspar said. "That had to have…" he said as Big Mom ran out just fine. "Seriously?! I think she's even tougher than my father."

"She's an emperor of the sea, a tank shell to the face won't even slow her down!" Kazuma said.

"Hand over your captain right now, Straw Hat Crew!" Big Mom demanded.

"Does anyone have any ideas how we're gonna lose her? I'm open to suggestions!" G. Aqua said.

"Well…I think the solution's simple…we keep on running!" Kaminari said. "Maybe we'll get lucky and she'll tire herself out."

As the tank fled, the pleasure hall infiltration group watched from afar.

"God speed to them." Qadira said.

"Nothing we can do but keep moving." Legolia said as the group headed further inside.

"But…that was…" Roxy said.

"Yeah…that was Big Mom. What were we supposed to do?" Nami said.

"She's right, Roxy. If there is one thing we know about her, she is a freak of nature." Aslana said.

"Aw…that's awfully rude to say." a cheery voice said.

"Yeah…thanks." Carrot said before the group looked to see a certain sun.

"Oh no…not him." Ramona said.

"I found you…" Prometheus said, looking to Nami as he flared up. "It's the woman who kidnapped Zeus! I found her, Mama!"

The girls screams, the loudest from Nami and Carrot, echoed through the halls. Hearing it was Hope and Alphen's group as they ran through the hallways.

"That sounded like Nami and Carrot." Rinwell said.

"Hurry!" Kisara said.

"They're in the other direction, Kisara. We don't have time to go back. They'll be fine, it's the Eds I'm worried about. They're in the thick of it with Luffy and the others near the performance stage. We've gotta go and back them up before any big guns show up." Hope said.

"Agreed. Those three can handle themselves, but what happens when those of higher authority appear?" Dohalim asked.

"You mean like those Tobi Roppo guys?" Law asked.

"Yeah. Hopefully we're not gonna be too late to help out…." Hope said as they were almost to where Luffy and the Eds were fighting.

Meanwhile, one floor above…

"You can do it, Pay-Pay! You can do it, Pay-Pay!" Ulti cheered on, as she and her younger brother were running down the halls on their respective mission. "Pay-Pay, Pay-Pay, Pay-Pay!"

"Can you please look somewhere else, you idiot?!" Page One snapped at her.

"But…Pay-Pay…I am ever so tired. I don't think I can go on." Ulti said as she panted.

"That's not my problem. Stop running then." Page One said before Ulti jumped onto him.

"You're supposed to offer to carry me!" Ulti snapped.

"Don't drag me down!" Page One said before the two of them started tumbling down the stairs.

It was at the bottom of those stairs that Luffy and the Eds were at the tail end of defeating a group of Beast Pirates.

"Hey, thanks for taking our orders, Waiters!" Eddy laughed. "Oh man, this is awesome!"

"I feel it, I feel the adrenaline Eddy-baby!" Double D laughed. "Nothing can stop us now!"

"Hey, guys!" Hope said as he and team Arise arrived just as Page One and Ulti were sliding right down the stairs and crashing at their feet.

"Huh? Hope and Alphen's gang?" Eddy asked.

"We made it just in time. Look who's here." Alphen said, pointing to the bottom of the staircase.

"Wait…is that Page One and Ulti?" one of the Beast Pirates said.

All present and accounted for then started right at the two siblings…mainly Ulti laying on top of her brother.

"Who the hell are you?" Ulti said.

"No. Who are you?" Luffy said.

"And the guy under you is…?" Eddy asked.

"Embarrassed to be seen with her." Page One groaned. "Obviously."