"If it were before, I might have approached Big Mom with that thought in mind."
"However, before Mr. Kaido set off to challenge Rosen, I saw him make a phone call with Big Mom."
"Although Mr. Kaido did not admit it, I can tell that he and Big Mom have a very close relationship."
King recalls Kaido's last phone call with Big Mom:
"Think about it, over the years, Mr. Kaido has fought the Ochoku Pirates, the Whitebeard Pirates, and the Marine Headquarters one-on-one."
"Only, they have never fought the Big Mom Pirates one-on-one."
"This is not like Mr. Kaido's usual style."
These words were spoken.
Queen and Jack were both stunned.
After thinking it over, the two realized something they had overlooked for a long time.
Just as King said.
Kaido has never caused any major disturbances in Totto Land.
"Could it be that there's something between Mr. Kaido and Big Mom?"
Queen's eyes lit up; he was completely taken aback by the unexpected bite of melon.
"Then isn't Yamato a descendant of two of the Four Emperors?"
Jack also forgot that he was supposed to rescue Kaido.
"Suppress all those strange ideas in your heads."
"The relationship between them is not what you think."
"More like family."
King glared at the two of them.
"Brother King."
"What if all of this is just your own imagination?"
"Don't forget, even Big Mom shows no mercy to her own children."
Jack thought for a moment, then asked timidly.
He always felt that there was no real kinship between the Four Emperors, such as Kaido and Big Mom.
Even if they weren't related by blood, Big Mom would kill her own children just like killing chickens.
It's even less likely that they would risk their lives to help the Beasts Pirates rescue Kaido.
On the contrary, Big Mom would only take advantage of the Beasts Pirates' leaderless state to seize Kaido's territory.
"Then we'll have to use your method."
"Jack."
"Let's see if the charm trick works on Big Mom."
King shrugged, then ignored the two Beastmasters and turned to walk out of the room.
"I'll be in charge of persuading Big Mom."
"One of you guards Onigashima, and the other goes to help Orochi wake up."
"Don't let him do anything irrational just because Mr. Kaido isn't here."
After saying that.
King pushed open the door and stepped out. The black wings that had been folded behind him suddenly spread open, like a fallen angel from mythology. He soared into the sky above Onigashima, flapped his wings and broke through the air, flying rapidly towards the direction of Wano Country.
Having witnessed the Marine Headquarters parade and the Shinigami's capture of the dragon, the Beasts Pirates were not the only ones to take action under the terrifying pressure from Rosen and the Marines.
Commander-in-Chief of the Revolutionary Army.
Monkey D. Dragon summoned the four army commanders overnight.
Previously, he always regarded the World Government as an enemy, and his target was not the Marine Headquarters, but the World Government.
It's not that I look down on the Marine Headquarters, but rather that their roles and professions are different.
Therefore, the Revolutionary Army is comparable to the World Government, while pirates are comparable to the Marines.
But things are different now.
Having sensed that the Great Pirate Era was about to usher in unprecedented turmoil and change, Monkey D. Dragon has come to regard the Marine Headquarters as an entity on par with the World Government.
The strongest man in the world.
Edward Newgate, the leader of the Four Emperors, directly summoned his 43 affiliated pirate crews.
The pirate force of 50,000 men, like a colossal war beast that devours everything, entrenched itself in the waters of the New World, guarding against the Marines' potential invasion of the New World at any moment.
It wasn't just the Revolutionary Army and the Four Emperors who were waging a major war.
Even the Shichibukai, especially those pirates who hadn't yet been collared and become veritable watchdogs of the Marines, suddenly started making frequent big moves overnight after Rosen's investiture ceremony.
before.
Whether it's the Four Emperors, the Revolutionary Army, or even the Shichibukai, their actions are all driven by their own ambitions, but now their goals are surprisingly aligned.
It's just for self-preservation.
For no other reason than that the Marines produced the most powerful Admiral in history, whose combat power was so extraordinary that he could capture the strongest creatures on land, sea, and air.
Faced with such a monster, the first issue that all factions need to consider is not development and expansion, but survival.
The primary question is how to respond when Rosen comes knocking on the door.
To avoid being defeated one by one.
The revolutionary army, which previously chose to disperse around the world, start revolutions in various countries, and then surround Mary Geoise from all sides, has changed its strategic policy.
The choice was to bring the four armies together.
Previously, apart from its 16 divisions, the Whitebeard Pirates' affiliated pirate crews were mostly scattered across different islands within Edward Newgate's territory.
But now, the 43 affiliated pirate crews have joined forces.
Everything was for the purpose of being able to withstand Rosen's extraordinary combat power.
Similarly.
The same applies to the Shichibukai.
...
...
Arabasta.
Rain Dinners.
In the kingdom's largest casino, Crocodile watched the entire ceremony of the conferment of the title of Admiral of Death with a somber expression. Unlike Edward Newgate and Monkey D. Dragon, he did not gather all the forces of his Baroque Works.
It's not that we lack the ability, but rather that there's no need for it.
He knew very well that his subordinates could run rampant in the first half of Paradise without any problem, but it meant nothing to the Marine Headquarters.
Whether they unite or act independently, the outcome will be the same if they confront the Marine Headquarters.
Rather than placing your hopes on your subordinates, you should take control of your destiny yourself.
That's just like Crocodile's style.
Therefore, he only recruited one member from the Baroque Works.
Vice President.
Nico Robin.
"Mr.0".
"I wonder what brings you here?"
Nico Robin pushed open the door and entered Crocodile's office. Facing the unpredictable Shichibukai, she maintained a calm and indifferent demeanor.
"From now on, you can use a different form of address."
"Times have changed."
"I don't have time to play this childish pirate game with you and those Baroque Works guys anymore."
Crocodile first lit a cigar, then made a startling statement.
After making a certain decision, Baroque Works became worthless in his eyes.
Only Nico Robin.
"Mr. Crocodile."
"Was it because of that conferment ceremony?"
Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible glint flashed deep within Nico Robin's beautiful eyes.
As the vice president in charge of all affairs of Baroque Works, Crocodile usually doesn't get involved much, so she naturally knew everything about the world-famous headquarters parade and Rosen's capture of the dragon.
After watching the live broadcast, Nico Robin's first thought was...
The world will be shaken by Rosen.
That's why.
She understands Crocodile's current pressure and anxiety.
After all, there are already too many cautionary tales among the Shichibukai.
Even the world's strongest swordsman.
Dracule Mihawk was also trained by Rosen to be a Marine henchman.
Not to mention Crocodile.
"The previously formulated 'Ideal Land Operation Plan' can be abandoned."
Crocodile did not directly answer Nico Robin's question, but instead completely abandoned the long-planned and prepared Utopia Operation.
"Why?"
Nico Robin seemed to be deep in thought, but outwardly she feigned ignorance of Crocodile's feelings.
"What the reason is, does it matter?"
Crocodile exhaled clouds of smoke, then changed the subject:
"The problem you need to focus on now is that I want the ancient weapons, but I don't want to spend time executing the Utopia Operation Plan."
Nico Robin.
Is there any way?
"You, think about it for me."
Crocodile, a cigar dangling from his lips, stared intently at Nico Robin with an arrogant and icy expression.
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