THE STRONGEST CREATURE OF THE BEAST PIRATES

The Blackbeard Pirates, who aimed to claim Whitebeard's legacy, ultimately failed to do so. However, Blackbeard proved himself far from ordinary. In a daring move, he ambushed Ochoku, a legendary member of the infamous Rocks Pirates. By defeating Ochoku, Blackbeard claimed Beehive Island, one of the most dangerous islands in the New World, as his own. This feat cemented his reputation, and the World Government officially recognized him as one of the new Yonko.

Meanwhile, the Navy, the dominant force of the seas, suffered a catastrophic blow during the Summit War at Marineford. Losing between 50,000 and 60,000 elite marines in battle left the organization severely weakened.

The esteemed Fleet Admiral Sengoku, taking responsibility for the losses, resigned from his position. This resignation triggered a monumental clash between two of the Navy's most powerful Admirals—Akainu and Aokiji—as they vied for the role of Fleet Admiral. Their battle transformed Punk Hazard into a wasteland of ice and fire, a testament to the devastating powers of their Devil Fruits.

After ten grueling days and nights, Akainu emerged victorious, claiming the position of Fleet Admiral. Refusing to serve under Akainu's extreme version of "Absolute Justice," Aokiji left the Navy, resulting in the loss of one of its strongest assets.

Wasting no time, Akainu issued his first command as Fleet Admiral—a World Conscription. Seeking to bolster the Navy's depleted ranks, he aimed to draft powerful individuals from across the globe to strengthen their fight against piracy. Under Akainu's leadership, the world braced for a new era of conflict and upheaval.

Alastor, who had just returned to Wano Country, faced a brewing storm of his own. As soon as he arrived, King, Kaido's right-hand man, confronted him with a hostile tone:

"You reckless brat! Ignoring summons and sneaking off to Marineford was bad enough. But now, you've gone and killed Joker! He was vital to the SMILE fruit trade, essential to Kaido-sama's plans!"

King's fiery gaze narrowed as he pointed toward Onigashima.

"Come with me. Kaido-sama is waiting for you."

Kaido didn't need confirmation to know that Alastor was responsible for Doflamingo's death. Joker had called Kaido shortly before his death, clearly trying to manipulate him against Alastor. It didn't take long for Kaido to put the pieces together.

Kaido's fury wasn't entirely directed at Alastor alone, however. In Kaido's mind, Joker's death was as much a reflection of Doflamingo's weakness as it was of Alastor's audacity.

"That brat Alastor has guts," Kaido growled. "But Joker… that fool! Too weak to even survive. Pathetic!"

Though Kaido was livid, Alastor had no intention of avoiding the confrontation. In fact, he welcomed it. Whether it was to increase his defensive abilities, secure his place as the strongest creature, or uphold his pact with Yamato, he knew that eventually, he would have to face Kaido's wrath.

A strange sense of anticipation welled up in Alastor.

"Maybe," he thought with a faint smirk, "I'll finally master Advanced Conqueror's Haki after a proper beating from Teacher Kaido."

Onigashima was shrouded in a heavy atmosphere. The Governor of the Beasts Pirates, Kaido, was furious.

The tension in the air was suffocating. Even the most hardened pirates dared not breathe too loudly under Kaido's oppressive presence.

"Boss Kaido's rage is terrifying," whispered one of the crew.

"Of course, Joker's death hit him hard. The SMILE trade was crucial to our operations!"

Another pirate spat in anger. "It's those damned Worst Generation rookies! Trafalgar Law, that Surgeon of Death… how dare he kill Joker!"

Rumors about Doflamingo's demise varied.

The public story pinned the blame on Viola, the current Queen of Dressrosa, who had supposedly killed Doflamingo in an act of revenge for the Riku family.

The underground world, however, spread a different tale: Trafalgar Law had orchestrated Doflamingo's assassination. This explanation seemed far more plausible—how could a mere queen take down someone like Joker?

Within the Beasts Pirates, most believed that Law was responsible. Only Kaido's inner circle knew the truth.

The real killer wasn't Viola or Law. It was one of their own—Alastor, the Fourth Calamity, a rising figure within the Beasts Pirates.

In the dimly lit mansion on Onigashima, Kaido sat on his throne, a bottle of sake in hand. His mood was dark, his gaze brooding. Only the top officers were present:

Queen, the plump and eccentric scientist, was fidgeting nervously.

King, the stoic and fearsome second-in-command, was still on his way back with Alastor.

Flying Six members stood quietly, avoiding Kaido's piercing gaze.

Kaido's rage was palpable. Even his drinking seemed ominous.

Queen broke the silence with a grumble, stroking his mustache. "You'd think Alastor would be reliable—finally, someone better than that idiot Jack. But no, he's gone and done something reckless! Doesn't he understand there are rules, even among pirates?"

Who's-Who, another member of the Flying Six, added while puffing on a cigarette, "A subordinate needs to know their place. That kid's arrogance is going to cost him."

As King approached Onigashima with Alastor in tow, the tension grew heavier. Kaido was known for his brutal discipline, and Alastor had crossed multiple lines.

For Alastor, however, this confrontation was inevitable. To him, Kaido's impending fury wasn't something to fear—it was an opportunity to grow stronger.

Sasaki crossed his arms over his chest and declared, "If someone needs to punish him, it should be us. And when we're done, we'll take his spot among the All-Stars."

Alastor, who had risen from a member of the Flying Six to a Disaster in record time, was a sore point for Sasaki and Who's-Who. Both were deeply dissatisfied with his meteoric rise.

Black Maria smiled faintly, her usual air of calm prevailing. "At a time like this, you'd do better to stop obsessing over promotions. Kaido-sama is truly angry this time. Besides, even if you were given the chance, you wouldn't win against him. Alastor's not someone who can be taken lightly, especially after surviving the Summit War unscathed."

Though Alastor hadn't displayed overwhelming strength within the Beasts Pirates, his feats outside Wano were the stuff of legend. His actions during the Summit War were especially shocking, as he supposedly faced off against high-ranking Marines, including an admiral, and still returned unharmed.

Who's-Who sneered dismissively. "He only made it back because Whitebeard and his crew were the Navy's main focus."

A voice suddenly snapped, "You don't know anything! Brother Alastor is hundreds of times stronger than you!"

The room turned toward the source: it was none other than Page One, glaring at Who's-Who with fiery determination.

Who's-Who's face twisted in anger. "What did you just say, you little brat? Do you think I'm afraid to put you in your place?"

Page One didn't back down, matching Who's-Who's gaze with equal intensity. "Try me. I'm not scared of you. I saw what happened during the fight against the Red-Haired Pirates. You got taken down by your opponent without putting up any real fight. Brother Alastor's one finger is stronger than you!"

Who's-Who's face contorted further in rage. The mention of his humiliation against the Red-Haired Pirates—a sore memory he tried to suppress—was like salt on an open wound.

"You little bastard!" he bellowed, lunging forward.

Before Who's-Who could act, however, a loud voice erupted from nearby.

"Hold it right there!"

It was Ulti, storming in with her usual fiery temper. She stomped toward Who's-Who, her hands on her hips.

"What did you just call Pei-Pei? A little bastard? You take that back right now, or I'll smash your face in!"

Though Ulti constantly berated Page One herself—especially for calling Alastor "Brother"—her protective instincts kicked in whenever someone else targeted him.

"You two siblings are insufferable," Sasaki chimed in, glaring at Ulti and Page One.

The room grew tense as the four members of the Flying Six squared off. Who's-Who and Sasaki exchanged hostile glares with Ulti and Page One, the air between them thick with animosity.

Queen, observing the brewing chaos, stepped back with exaggerated theatrics.

"Oi, oi, oi! First, the Joker gets killed, and now the Flying Six's about to have a civil war? This is bad—super bad! At this rate, the Beasts Pirates are gonna collapse from the inside!"

Suddenly, a loud crash silenced the room.

Kaido, sitting on his throne, slammed his sake jug to the ground. His Conqueror's Haki erupted, suffusing the room with an oppressive pressure that made even the Flying Six tremble.

"Shut up, you brats!" Kaido roared.

The immense weight of his aura crushed the tension in the room. Who's-Who, Sasaki, Ulti, and Page One instinctively fell silent, though their hostility lingered in their eyes.

Kaido's anger wasn't solely directed at Alastor for killing Doflamingo without authorization. He was also deeply dissatisfied with his subordinates' recent failures.

The humiliating losses against the Red-Haired Pirates had left a bitter taste in Kaido's mouth. His underlings, even some of the Flying Six, had been overwhelmed by Shanks' crew, exposing the stark difference in strength. It was a blow to Kaido's pride.

While Kaido prided himself on cultivating strong subordinates, the realization that only King could stand as a true pillar within his crew frustrated him. Yamato, though powerful, was rebellious. And Alastor, while promising, was reckless and insubordinate.

The strongest creature in the world felt his dominance slipping, and he hated it.

"This time," Kaido growled to himself, "Alastor will learn what it means to obey orders."

Hours later, as the sun reached its zenith, King finally returned, escorting Alastor into Kaido's mansion.

The Flying Six glared at Alastor with a mix of curiosity, resentment, and mockery. Among them, Page One looked worried, while Ulti's face was twisted with frustration, her grudge against Alastor evident.

Kaido remained seated on his throne, calm but radiating menace.

"You killed the Joker, didn't you?" Kaido asked coldly.

Alastor met Kaido's gaze without flinching. "Yes," he replied, his voice steady.

Kaido narrowed his eyes. "Give me a reason."

Alastor knew better than to spout idealistic nonsense like "justice punishes evil." He chose his words carefully.

"Doflamingo was an ambitious wolf, a Celestial Dragon by blood. He would've betrayed us sooner or later."

Kaido raised an eyebrow but didn't seem surprised. He already knew Doflamingo's nature well.

"The Joker was ambitious, yes," Kaido admitted. "But that's no excuse. When the time came, I would've crushed him myself. It wasn't your place to act!"

Kaido stood abruptly, the ground beneath him shattering as his immense strength shook the room. His aura grew even more oppressive, filling the air like a violent storm.

"Alastor, you should know your place," Kaido growled. "Are you ready to face my wrath?"

Without hesitation, Alastor met Kaido's glare.

"Yes," he said, bracing himself for what was to come.

Kaido's roar echoed through the mansion, signaling the start of a lesson Alastor wouldn't soon forget.