After explaining what had happened to Kaido and having Yamato soothe the raging father, he finally managed to dispel Kaido's notion of flying straight to the East Blue.
The East Blue was already undergoing turbulent changes because of Shang Qi, and if Kaido were to join the mix, it would undoubtedly plunge into a quagmire of war.
After leaving Shimotsuki Village, Shang Qi's party headed straight for the Goa Kingdom without visiting the Baratie, which was closer.
Chapter 173