Therefore, for Katakuri's safety, Charlotte Linlin had no choice but to lower her stance, even softening her tone.
"It's not impossible for me to let Katakuri and the others go, but you must offer something of equal value in return!"
"I won't release them for nothing—you know that very well!"
"So don't hold onto false hope!"
Charlotte Linlin's expression grew darker and darker.
Her face was grim, like storm clouds gathering.
The ministers of Cake Island who were present began to tremble.
They could feel it—
The overwhelming Conqueror's Haki erupting from Charlotte Linlin!
This suffocating aura rippled through the air like a tidal wave, affecting everything around it!
They knew very well what the consequences would be if their "Mama" flew into a rage!
Even an important minister like Streusen (Long Bread) couldn't help but sweat nervously, worried that the situation would spiral out of control.
If it really escalated, not even her own people would be safe!
There was even a possibility that Charlotte Linlin would vent her anger on them!
You couldn't blame ministers like Streusen for thinking this way—after all, similar things had happened before. The past had already provided them with harsh lessons.
"Name your conditions," Charlotte Linlin said coldly.
"Simple," Kronos replied.
"Do you remember the Tobi Roppo from the Beasts Pirates?"
Kronos suddenly brought up the pirate crew that, like Big Mom's, belonged to one of the Four Emperors.
Though she didn't know what he was getting at, Charlotte Linlin still played along. She frowned and asked, "Why are you bringing that up now?"
"Of course I know the Tobi Roppo. They're a core force under Kaido, second only to the Three Calamities!"
But as soon as she finished speaking, Charlotte Linlin seemed to realize something. Her expression darkened even further.
"Don't tell me—you want me to attack the Tobi Roppo, capture them, and then trade them to you as hostages?!" she growled.
Kronos sighed. "As expected of the cunning Charlotte Linlin—so quick to catch on. Yes, that's exactly my plan."
"I believe you know very well how important Katakuri and the others are."
"So let me ask you: who's more valuable—the Tobi Roppo, or your own children?"
"This multiple-choice question shouldn't be difficult for you at all, right?"
"Or do you not dare to choose?"
Kronos's voice was like a demon whispering from the depths of hell—creeping into the hearts of everyone present and unsettling them.
The ministers were panicking!
Their faces were drenched in cold sweat!
Their legs were trembling!
They seemed to have realized what Kronos was really up to.
"Damn it... He's planning to use this opportunity to break our alliance with the Beasts Pirates!" one minister muttered angrily.
"If we really go through with this, Kaido will definitely come for us when he finds out!"
Another minister gritted his teeth. "We can't stand this guy!"
His methods—
Too despicable!
Under the current world situation, they had been hoping to join forces with Kaido to resist the rising threats from other factions.
But if Kronos succeeded, their alliance with Kaido would surely fall apart!
Their grand plan would completely collapse!
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