"Hmm, so we're negotiating here?" Nero looked at Charlotte Linlin with a puzzled expression.
Only four people sat at their table: Newgate, Kaido, Linlin, and herself. Even Hathaway and Stella were seated elsewhere.
"What's wrong? Is there something Nero isn't happy with?" Charlotte Linlin tilted her head.
Based on her understanding of Nero, she had her own way of interacting with her.
As long as she treated her like an adult verbally, but like a child in reality, it would be fine.
"Hmm, no, not at all. In that case, hurry up and bring out the food and drinks! We need to eat our fill to have the energy to negotiate!"
Charlotte Linlin didn't mind, thinking Nero was hungry. She instructed her son beside her, "Mama, Mama, didn't you hear our esteemed guest? Why aren't you bringing out the delicious snacks quickly?"
Then she turned back to Nero and said gently, "Please wait a moment, the snacks will be here shortly."
Nero nodded. As someone just over a meter tall, sitting there felt like attending a giant's banquet.
Compared to Kaido and Linlin, even the small giant Newgate was shorter than them, let alone Nero. Each of their palms, placed together, was large enough for Nero to lie down on.
Then Nero curiously observed Kaido. This was the first time she had seen him. She heard he was from the rare Oni race.
Nero's intense gaze made Kaido a little uncomfortable. He wanted to turn his head away but felt that doing so would be like admitting defeat.
So he pretended to be nonchalant, but his neck soon became a bit stiff.
Fortunately, Charlotte Linlin noticed Nero's gaze and quickly introduced them: "Mama, Mama! Speaking of which, this is your first time meeting! This is Kaido, just like my little brother."
"You're so noisy, old hag! Who's your little brother?!" Kaido, relieved, instinctively retorted.
After all, in such an occasion, no one wanted to be a 'little brother' and be made to feel inferior for no reason.
Nero stood on her chair, her eyes still fixed on the dark-faced big man: "Hmm, I know! This is what they call tsundere, right?"
"Mama, Mamamama!" Charlotte Linlin burst into laughter upon hearing Nero's words.
"Nani?" Kaido's already dark face grew even darker. He looked at Nero with an unfriendly expression. If it weren't for their plan to win her over, Kaido would have already made a move.
Whitebeard, however, did not join their conversation. In his eyes, Kaido was merely an intern from the Rocks Pirates.
Originally, for him to even sit at the same table as Whitebeard, he would have to undergo some trials, but this occasion was arranged by Charlotte Linlin.
So he said nothing, just sat quietly, guzzling sake.
Soon, various delicacies, alcoholic beverages, and soft drinks were prioritized and brought to Nero's table.
Nero actually quite enjoyed dining with these little giants. For example, the strawberry shortcake as tall as she was, the fragrant black tea enough to bathe in... Especially the food from Big Mama's Pirate Crew; the ingredients, preparation, and chefs were all exceptionally skilled.
All of this was thanks to Charlotte Linlin. As a top-tier foodie, she had put a lot of effort into this aspect.
"Mama, Mama! It's been so long since we gathered like this, it's truly delightful! Mama, Mama, Mama!"
Charlotte Linlin spread her arms, looking at the scene before her: "Totto Land, Totto Land! That is my ideal, where all races can live together peacefully and happily like family, without distinction."
"For that, I must become the Pirate King!" Charlotte Linlin declared.
At this time, she had a good reputation among both pirates and the Marine, a beautiful woman.
Although she had already given birth to many children, her appearance showed no noticeable changes yet. Over 8 meters tall, with a voluptuous figure and a bold personality.
At this point, Charlotte Linlin not only held a place of power but also had a widespread reputation for her romantic escapades.
"Hmm, I am now planning to establish Nicuss and marry Stella! Gold! My country will extensively purchase gold!"
To make sure everyone heard her, Nero had already climbed onto the table to be seen.
"I will use gold to build the capital into Gold City!"
Why did the discussion suddenly turn to dreams? Women are indeed quite emotional.
Whitebeard was still drinking when he saw Nero and Charlotte Linlin's gazes turn towards him.
I don't want to discuss these things with you!
Originally, Whitebeard intended to respond that way, but since it was two women looking at him, even the man known as the world's strongest knew that women at this moment were unreasonable.
So Whitebeard put down the sake gourd at his lips and let out a boisterous laugh: "Gurarararara! My dream has already come true. It's enough to live freely on the high seas with these foolish children."
"I'm not interested in being the Pirate King or the Marine; as long as it doesn't bother me, it's fine!"
"For you, hmm, that's quite a simple wish!"
Nero looked at the blond man wearing a Captain's hat and suddenly said, "I suddenly feel that Newgate, you're quite similar to that guy Roger."
"Huh? How am I like that idiot?"
"Hmm, I can't quite put my finger on it, it's just a feeling that suddenly crossed my mind, suddenly!"
...Nonsense!"
Nero scratched her head and gave a silly smile: "Hmm, I kind of feel that way too."
"Hmph!" Whitebeard tilted his head back, drinking, to hide his strange expression.
In reality, Roger had met him once after disbanding his pirate crew.
As long as people continued to pursue the will of freedom, someone would eventually reach Raftel and find the treasure Roger left behind.
ONE PIECE!
At that time, the world would surely undergo a massive change, and there was also the D. clan, the natural enemy of the gods!
But Roger had only mentioned one other person: not his right-hand men Rayleigh and Jabba, nor any young upstarts, but Nero!
"Even after traveling together and landing on the Final Island, Nero's essence is not that of a pirate, but an emperor!"
"She cannot accept the truth of Raftel, nor can she wait for the next person to obtain the ONE PIECE after a long time."
"So my death also had the intention of calming her down! Otherwise, she would surely drag everyone into a vortex of madness!"
At that time, Roger's eyes were full of resolve.
"Create the balance of the New World! Newgate! After I die, perhaps only you can suppress Nero!"
"Huh? I don't want to! If that little girl is so troublesome, why did you take her to the Final Island?"
Whitebeard at the time looked at Roger with disdain, muttering to himself, still trying to cause trouble even after death.
"Ah~ How should I put this? Hahahaha! After all, we had already made a promise!"
...Are you an idiot?"
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