The mission to Egghead was a surprise assault and didn't require a large team. Shayna, Zeraora, and the recently joined Kuzan were already an impressive lineup.
The so-called preparation was basically just changing clothes. If it weren't for the lack of an Eternal Pose to Egghead, they could've departed immediately.
"Zeraora, prepare to head out. Lord Sacred Beast has a new mission.
There's been news of a plate on Egghead. Lord Sacred Beast has ordered us to take care of this.
We expect to get the Eternal Pose within two days. Make your preparations, we could depart at any time. Then, I won't disturb you further."
Watching Zeraora sparring with his children, Shayna briefly conveyed Arceus' orders.
"I got it. Don't worry, I'm ready to leave at any time."
As he spoke, he used one foot to block Wolff, who had tried to sneak-attack him, sending him crashing into Bepo mid-air. Whether it was training one person, or training more, it was the same. To increase the difficulty a bit, Bepo, Carrot, and even Pedro were all added into the mix.
Even in a 1v5 situation, Zeraora remained at ease. He didn't even pause the training while talking to Shayna.
After all, for him, there was no difference between Pedro and Wolff once he got serious; either would be defeated in a single move. Right now, he was merely sparring with them.
"That's good."
Having delivered the mission details, Shayna left. It wasn't until she was gone that Wolff got up from the ground, clutching his stomach.
"Dad, do you have to be so ruthless? Sister Yamato was right. Dads are all devils."
Thanks to Kaido, Yamato had developed a twisted perception of the word "father." She even interpreted the Whitebeard Pirates from a unique perspective.
Those people were so close to Whitebeard must be because he wasn't their biological father.
"If I don't go hard during training, you'll suffer on the battlefield. But I do need to correct one thing, you can't compare my training to Mr. Kaido's. That's a fundamental difference. We're done for today. Go get some rest.
Since you think my methods are a bit too harsh, maybe your mother can take over next time."
As he spoke, Zeraora was about to clean up, but the next moment, his legs were suddenly hugged tightly.
Meowna clung to his left leg, while Carrot grabbed his right foot.
"What are you two doing?"
"Dad, think about it, I still think you're the better option."
"Yeah, Lord Zeraora, Duchess's so busy, don't let her worry about this too."
Either way, they were going to get beaten. If they had to choose, they'd rather stick with Zeraora, at least he didn't use things like Aura Arrows.
"Don't just stand there like an idiot! Say something quickly, bro!"
Seeing Wolff standing dazedly on the side, Meowna threw a seed at his head, snapping him out of it.
Realizing the possible consequences of what he'd said earlier, Wolff decisively joined them, becoming another accessory clinging to Zeraora's leg.
Things progressed even faster than Shayna expected. In just one day, Tesoro had already obtained the Eternal Pose to Egghead from a member of the World Government and had it sent back to Onigashima via Chubby Express Courier.
Everything was ready, but instead of heading to Mogura Port in Hakumai, Shayna and the others went to a beach in Kuri.
A shadow shaped like the character "凹" appeared on the beach.
It couldn't be helped. Both Shayna and Kuzan were over three meters tall, but Zeraora's growth genes had limits. He now stood at 172.5 cm, significantly taller than before, but still no match for these two.
"Ara ara, are you planning to fly over there? That's going to be a problem for me. Is there a bicycle around here? I'm pretty fast on a bike, I should be able to keep up with you."
Seeing there were no ships on the beach, Kuzan didn't immediately understand how they intended to get to Egghead.
Zeraora and Shayna both had the ability to fly, but he didn't.
"Are you trying to tell a lame joke? That's not funny. Don't worry, Lord Sacred Beast has arranged a special means of transportation for us."
As soon as the words left her mouth, bubbles began to rise from the inland sea of Wano Country, and the seawater surged upward. As the waves spread, a whale the size of a giant airship appeared before the three of them.
"Is this whale your so-called special transportation?"
Kuzan had considered special aircraft, Corviknight under the Beasts Pirates, standard pirate ships, or even submarines. He just hadn't expected a whale.
"This isn't just any ordinary whale. You should call it Wailord. Let's go, it'll take us to Egghead."
Wailord, the Float Whale Pokémon. A Water-type. Known to be the largest Pokémon in existence under normal state. Even the smallest Wailord after adulthood measures over ten meters in length, making it a true colossus.
Its lung capacity is enormous. Just one breath allows it to dive and travel long distances at 3,000 meters underwater.
As for its weight, based on unreliable data, the average Wailord weighs only 398 kilograms. If you calculate its density based on that weight and size, it's comparable to air, hence its nickname, "Air Whale."
But clearly, that data was just a measurement error.
This particular Wailord was about thirty meters long. For the Egghead mission, it was better suited to travel underwater stealthily rather than fly through the skies in a flashy display.
"Wai~lord"
Wailord let out a soft, somewhat ethereal cry, then opened its mouth wide.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, riding a whale is one thing, but are you saying we're supposed to enter its stomach?"
"Of course. You're a Devil Fruit user. If not this way, how else are you going to move underwater?"
While Kuzan was questioning reality, Zeraora and Shayna had already stepped into Wailord's mouth. Zeraora was holding a camping lantern to illuminate the space inside.
After a brief hesitation, Kuzan followed them in, experiencing what it felt like to be one of the Chosen Children inside the belly of a Whamon.
As Wailord's mouth closed, Zeraora's camping lantern became the only source of light. To avoid burning Wailord, the flames on Shayna's back had long been extinguished. In fact, unless in battle, neither Shayna nor King would keep their flames lit.
Kuzan didn't know exactly what he was standing on, but the soft sensation beneath his feet began to shake. Even without seeing outside, Kuzan knew that the whale had already set off.
Chapter 1111 Wailord Transport Team Departs
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