"Video Through Anime: Inventory of the Top Ten Combat Ceilings"

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Everyone watching the live broadcast across the One Piece world gasped sharply. Was this something a person could actually say?!

Kaido's dragon claw stomping down was enough to sink an entire island, yet a mere Warlord of the Sea dared to threaten him?

Even if he had managed to injure Kaido, wasn't this arrogance a bit too much?

"I really didn't expect you to say something so outrageous—it's a bit beyond my expectations," Shanks remarked, standing in midair, having just blocked Kaido's dragon breath.

Mihawk's sudden declaration nearly made Shanks strain his back.

Given the current situation, the fact that Mihawk could even injure Kaido, a monster of such magnitude, had already earned Shanks' respect.

But now he was actually claiming he would sever Kaido's claw? Did he even understand the situation?

Still, it was somewhat understandable. If there was no way to stop Kaido, then posturing and threatening him might be a viable tactic.

If Kaido really felt some hesitation, he might actually back off—though that possibility was slim, it was still worth a shot.

"Ma ma ma ma… This Warlord is quite interesting. If he really chops off Kaido's dragon claw, Perospero, find a way to buy it for me. I just so happen to be in the mood to try roasted dragon claw."

At the tea party, Big Mom, Charlotte Linlin, watched the broadcast with amusement.

Perospero, however, had an awkward expression—his mind was filled with fear.

Eating Kaido's dragon claw? That was too crazy!

If Mama's food cravings got out of control, what would the consequences be?

Besides, could a mere Warlord of the Sea really cut off Kaido's claw?

Was he just showing off?

"Yes, Mama. If he really cuts off Kaido's claw, I'll do everything I can to obtain it and have it roasted for you," Perospero forced himself to respond, his body tense.

The fear Mama instilled in her children was even greater than what outsiders felt.

"You're such a good son. Having you all as my children makes me so happy—ma ma ma ma!"

Perospero shuddered at the thought.

Would Mihawk really manage to sever Kaido's claw?

No, that was impossible! He was just overthinking things.

But if it did happen, he would have to fulfill Mama's request, or he'd be as good as dead.

What scared him the most was Mama's food cravings. Ever since Kaido transformed, she had repeatedly mentioned wanting to eat roasted dragon claw.

Even if she didn't get her wish today, she would eventually become obsessed with it.

And when that happened, the whole world might be thrown into chaos.

"Brother, how could you make such a promise? If Mama gets upset, she might take all your lifespan away!"

"Look at little Charlotte Brûlée—she's a prime example. Be careful, Peros-nii!"

Perospero gulped hard.

He could already picture Mama rampaging and destroying Whole Cake Island in a fit of food madness.

It was terrifying just to imagine.

In the Marine Headquarters conference hall, Sengoku, who had initially been excited, now had an awkward expression as he stood silently to the side.

He hadn't expected Mihawk to say something so reckless—it was way over the top.

Being able to injure a Yonko was impressive, but thinking he could seriously wound one, or even cut off Kaido's claw, was just delusional.

"I told you all to stop Kaido and not take things too far, but now you're making more and more outrageous threats. Let's see how you clean up this mess!"

"Hahaha! This kid Mihawk reminds me a bit of myself in my younger days—he's not bad!"

Garp chuckled as he recalled his own past, chasing after the Roger Pirates.

Back then, he had also declared loudly:

"Roger! If you resist arrest, I'll sink your pathetic ship to the bottom of the sea with a single punch!"

Ah, the memories of youth.

"Sengoku, if we could recruit Mihawk into the Marines, I'd fully support it," Garp added.

"This guy has been a pirate for years, but he's never committed any heinous crimes. I believe that if we give him enough freedom, we might be able to pull him away from neutrality."

Sengoku merely smiled without giving a definite response.

"You old fool, if it's so easy, why don't you go and convince him yourself?"

Garp quickly shook his head.

If it were that simple, Mihawk would have joined the Marines long ago instead of staying with the Warlords.

"Then stop talking nonsense. I have my own plans," Sengoku shot Garp a look of disdain and responded grumpily.

Out of everyone watching, no one felt Mihawk's words more deeply or shockingly than Kaido himself.

"You're different from the other Warlords, but you dare to provoke me like this?"

Kaido roared toward the sky, his furious dragon howl shaking the air.

Mihawk, however, remained impassive, his face showing no emotion, as if everything was under his control.

Seeing Mihawk's indifferent expression only fueled Kaido's rage.

To think that he, the Emperor of the Sea, was being looked down upon by a mere Warlord!

It was an insult to his power!

Although the Thousand Slashes were wreaking havoc inside his dragon claw, he could endure it!

But Mihawk saying he would cut off his claw? That was nothing more than a fool's dream!

"Fine then! I'd love to see how you plan to cut off my dragon claw! If you can do it, I'll beg you to kill me! Hahahaha!"

Right now, all Kaido wanted was to crush Shanks and Mihawk beneath his feet.

As for whether the island sank? He didn't care.

The fate of the island's residents and his own Beasts Pirates?

They would just have to fend for themselves.

"A frog in a well—let me show you how vast the world truly is!"

Shanks was speechless.

Mihawk was usually composed, but sometimes he just had to act cool.

Now, he was overdoing it.

This was beyond Shanks' expectations—Mihawk was showing off way more than usual.

But when Shanks looked into Mihawk's determined eyes, he felt something different.

Somehow, Mihawk seemed to deserve to show off like this.

To avoid exposing his own full strength, Shanks decided to step back and let Mihawk take center stage.

This was his old friend's moment.

Shanks' actions said it all.

He landed beside Mihawk, standing silently by his side.

But his expression clearly said:

"Go ahead. I, a Yonko, will stand here and watch you, a mere Warlord, show off."

Mihawk gave Shanks a slight nod and withdrew the fragmented blade covered in Ryuo.

He sheathed his sword!