Chapter 276: The Flames Over Wano Country
"What did you do to my mother and sister?" Hearing about his family, the boy's emotions surged. He tried to lunge toward Renee in desperation, only to be met with a swift and merciless kick that sent him sprawling backward.
"They're fine for now," Renee said coldly, brushing off her boot. "But whether they stay that way... depends entirely on your choices."
She turned to leave, pausing only to glance back. "If you want to see them, I can have them sent to you tomorrow. I just can't guarantee whether they'll be alive or not."
With a subtle gesture, Renee summoned a black shadow soldier to her side.
"Keep an eye on him. When he makes his decision, notify me immediately. If he attempts anything suspicious, break his limbs without hesitation."
The soldier nodded in silent obedience.
Meanwhile, in the New World...
On the deck of a drifting ship in an unmarked sea region, a towering man sat in stillness. Talos, massive in frame and demeanor, stared ahead with eyes burning with anticipation. Without shifting his gaze, he asked Godot beside him, "Is the news true?"
Godot nodded. "Yeah, that guy's lucky. He got his hands on a Mythical Zoan fruit—Yamata no Orochi. One of the strongest among them. But Kaido is in Wano right now. If we make a move carelessly, we might get caught up."
Talos gave a dismissive snort. "I'm not here for Kaido. My target is Kurozumi Orochi. Someone else will deal with Kaido."
Kurozumi Orochi had consumed the powerful Zoan-type Mythical Beast Fruit, transforming him into the Yamata no Orochi. An impressive gain—for most. But Talos knew that Orochi's true power hadn't matured yet. Compared to real threats, he was still weak.