Chapter 127: Kaido Teams Up with Big Mom
The New World, The Waters of Totto Land
Early morning, the sun had just risen, casting its dazzling and warm rays across every corner of the beach.
Charlotte Linlin awoke from her slumber and with the help of her servants, prepared to attend today's banquet.
Business had been booming lately and Charlotte Linlin had specifically invited many prominent figures from the underworld to the banquet.
"How's the guest? Cracker!" Charlotte Linlin sat on her throne, looking down at Charlotte Cracker, who was kneeling on one knee, as she munched on some sweets.
"Mom, except for Doflamingo, who is currently being summoned at Marine Headquarters, almost all the other underworld leaders have arrived!" Charlotte Cracker pulled out a notebook and reported earnestly.
"Good, then let's get ready to start our tea party! Remember to prepare plenty of my favorite sweets!" Charlotte Linlin said with a hearty laugh.
At the tea party, many people were greeting each other.
As a Yonko, Charlotte Linlin naturally had an extensive network!
Whether it was the influence of the Yonko or the connections of an information broker, these people had come here to meet Charlotte Linlin in person. The climax of the tea party atmosphere came when Charlotte Linlin entered the venue!
Soon, everyone had greeted Charlotte Linlin.
Just as Charlotte Linlin began munching on sweets on the stage, something unexpected happened.
The previously clear and sunny sky suddenly turned gloomy.
Charlotte Linlin, who had been in a good mood, immediately looked at Cracker.
"What's going on, Cracker? Didn't you say the weather would be perfect today?" Charlotte Linlin asked, clearly annoyed.
Charlotte Cracker immediately broke into a cold sweat.
"Mama, there's absolutely no problem! We have an expert from Weatheria who predicted it!" Charlotte Cracker quickly explained.
Suddenly, a dragon roar echoed from within the dark clouds!
Charlotte Linlin immediately frowned and looked up at the sky.
Within the clouds, a massive azure dragon was twisting and turning. This sight shocked many of the guests at the tea party!
"I didn't expect this guy to show up!" Charlotte Linlin said with a smirk.
Moments later, the dragon descended directly.
Among the guests, there were naturally those who had seen Kaido before.
"I didn't expect Kaido to come too. Big Mom sure has a lot of influence!"
"Kaido dragon aura seems even more powerful than before!"
"Yeah, his presence is absolutely terrifying!"
The guests whispered among themselves.
Just as Kaido was about to land, a flash of golden light appeared and Kaido transformed into his human form, walking towards Charlotte Linlin.
"Linlin, it's been a long time!" Kaido laughed as he looked at Charlotte Linlin on her throne.
"Yes, Kaido, it's been almost twenty years!" Charlotte Linlin nodded in agreement.
Suddenly, Charlotte Linlin froze as she noticed the scar on Kaido chest.
Charlotte Linlin was certain that when they had parted ways, Kaido chest had no such scar!
"What happened to you, what's with the scar on your chest?" Charlotte Linlin asked in confusion.
"There are too many ears here. Let's find a quiet place to talk!" Kaido expression immediately darkened as he headed towards Big Mom palace.
Charlotte Linlin also carried her cake back to the palace, leaving Charlotte Katakuri to entertain the guests.
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On Whole Cake Island, Inside the Castle
"I never expected Pryce inventions to be so powerful!" Charlotte Linlin exclaimed in shock.
Kaido had just revealed the details about the Zanpakuto.
"You need to be careful with Pryce, Linlin!" Kaido sat to the side, shaking his head at the snacks brought by the servants and took a swig from his gourd.
"Mamamama, Pryce! This young man is truly a genius!" Charlotte Linlin mumbled through a mouthful of snacks.
"If I could recruit this young man to my crew, even the Marines and the World Government would fear me!" Charlotte Linlin fantasized.
"Haha, I suggest you stop daydreaming!" Kaido sneered.
"What's the big deal? If I can't recruit him, can't I just take him by force? As long as he's in my hands, I won't have to worry about these things!" Charlotte Linlin said dismissively.
"That old man Whitebeard and his division commanders treat Pryce like a treasure! Trying to snatch him would be a fool's errand!" Kaido shook his head.
"Well, there must be times when he's alone, right?" Charlotte Linlin still refused to give up.
"Pryce is not just someone who can invent things! When I visited the Whitebeard Pirates, Pryce Conqueror's Haki easily overwhelmed mine!" Kaido recalled the moment Pryce unleashed his Conqueror's Haki—it was undoubtedly of a high level!
"What?! He has Conqueror's Haki and it's even stronger than yours?" Charlotte Linlin was shocked.
Seeing Kaido serious expression, the entire hall fell into silence.
"You didn't come here just to warn me to be careful, did you?" After a while, Charlotte Linlin narrowed her eyes and said.
"Indeed, there's more to it. I came here to propose an alliance, Linlin!" Kaido looked into Charlotte Linlin eyes and spoke earnestly.
"Let's join forces against the Whitebeard Pirates. At the very least, we should get our hands on some teleportation talismans and Pryce new inventions. Once we have them, we can better prepare against the Whitebeard Pirates, right?" Kaido spoke with great emphasis.
"Teleportation talismans and new inventions?" Charlotte Linlin stroked her chin in thought.
Indeed, although there were no major conflicts between her and the Whitebeard Pirates at the moment, minor skirmishes over territory expansion were frequent!
"Alright, I agree to form an alliance with you, but I must have priority access to the teleportation talismans and the other inventions of Pryce!" Charlotte Linlin said earnestly.
"No problem!" Kaido replied without hesitation, nodding in agreement.
After all, Big Mom combat prowess was extraordinary and with her assistance, their chances of defeating the Whitebeard Pirates would significantly increase!
"Let's show those Whitebeard Pirates the might of the Two Yonko, Wororororo!" Kaido laughed heartily.