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New World, G-5 Base.
Although Atlas had done his best to draw the battlefield far away, the initial clash had still caused some minor damage to the port.
The Marine soldiers at the base were busy repairing the damaged buildings.
Garp, who had come to provide support, had already departed to return to his post at the G--3 base.
As for the defeated Kaido, he was naturally being escorted back to Marine Headquarters to be handed over to the World Government for execution.
However, Atlas held little hope that Kaido would actually be executed.
As far as he knew, the man had been subjected to hundreds of forms of torture and had been sentenced to death a full twenty times.
Even when hanged, he would snap the chains. And note, this was with Seastone chains! Kaido's resistance to Seastone was terrifyingly strong.
Atlas had heard that Wano had Seastone mines; he wondered if the guy slept with high-purity Seastone every night.
As for forcibly feeding Kaido a second Devil Fruit to make him explode, Atlas had not heard of the World Government ever trying such a method.
It was unknown whether they felt it was a waste of a Devil Fruit, or if they had already tried and Kaido had remained unharmed.
By Atlas's estimation, he would ultimately be transported to Impel Down by the World Government. Whether Kaido could become the second Golden Lion was up to him.
Meanwhile, Atlas sat leisurely in the base commander's office. He had changed into a clean, pure white suit, and a brand-new "Justice" coat hung on the rack.
His desk was piled high with a large amount of unprocessed paperwork, clearly a backlog from his time away.
"So irresponsible~"
Looking at the annoying documents on his desk, Atlas felt the urge to run to the training camp and drag Ain over to help him handle them.
Finding a considerate adjutant was now imperative.
Oh well...
He casually picked up a folder. Without giving it much thought, the Snake Talisman pattern in his mind flickered, and a magical scene occurred.
The writing on the document first vanished, and then the entire sheet of paper disappeared into thin air. Even with his Observation Haki fully active, Atlas couldn't find any trace of it.
Of course, it wasn't that the Snake Talisman's ability could evade Observation Haki.
Rather, any inanimate object without emotional fluctuations, after being made invisible, could not be detected by Observation Haki.
This was why Kaido, even with his own Observation Haki active, hadn't noticed the White Hō appearing nearby, though his attention wasn't focused on his surroundings at the time.
Both the Snake Talisman and the Clear-Clear Fruit only provided visual invisibility. The aura of life could not be completely hidden.
If one were to be splattered with paint or something similar, they would still be exposed to the elements.
Observation Haki does not rely on sight for detection, which is why it serves as a counter. So, Atlas felt this ability was more of a support tool for him.
Even if he could make his slashes or even islands invisible, true powerhouses were extremely sensitive to anything that threatened their safety.
A successful sneak attack was practically impossible. This ability was fine for bullying weaklings, but it wasn't of much use against a top-tier powerhouse like Kaido. Completely useless.
However... for now, I should think about how to deal with these damn documents.
"Smoker..."
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
Sengoku, with a headache, hung up a call from Mary Geoise and began to consider how to handle Kaido seriously.
The Five Elders' original words were that no matter what the Marines did, Kaido was their problem now; the World Government was washing its hands of him.
Although the World Government had already announced to the world that they had sentenced Kaido to death, this wasn't the first time.
Kaido was a hot potato that they simply couldn't kill. Even the most brutal punishments in Cypher Pol's arsenal were probably just like tickling to him.
"Forget it. We'll lock him up in the great undersea prison. As for the transport escort..." Sengoku was conflicted again.
Logically, an Admiral-level fighter should be sent to escort the prison ship to Impel Down, but the three Admiral Candidates were all guarding the New World.
The only one permanently stationed at Headquarters, Kizaru, was busy chasing Fisher Tiger lately.
He had found a lead, so he probably wasn't available for this mission. He doesn't seem to have had any missions recently, does he?
Purupurupuru~
Sengoku quickly dialled the Den Den Mushi on his desk and picked up the receiver.
"Yes, this is Sengoku. Get Chaton to my office."
Chaton's strength was decent, and more importantly, he had dealt with the people from Impel Down several times and knew the ropes.
He was the obvious choice for this mission at Headquarters right now.
--New World, Wano Country--
Onigashima was the headquarters of Kaido's Beasts Pirates. Located in the seas of Wano, it had been fortified by Kaido into an ironclad fortress that outside pirates could not penetrate.
Kaido had even declared himself the Guardian Deity of Wano.
At this moment, on Onigashima, two of the three All-Stars of the Beasts Pirates were gathered, creating a somewhat heavy atmosphere.
"King, what do we do? The Marines have arrested Captain Kaido. Maybe we should disband the Beasts Pirates now!" a man with a blond ponytail and sunglasses said in a flippant tone.
The man was obese to the point where calling him a mountain of flesh would not be an exaggeration.
His lips were a rare purple, perhaps due to a heart condition from his obesity. His left arm was a mechanical prosthetic.
He had two long golden moustaches, and the Beasts Pirates' jolly roger was tattooed on his right arm. A lit cigar was in his mouth.
"Hey, Queen, what nonsense are you talking about!" A vein throbbed on King's temple. Even with his mask on, his displeasure was palpable.
"Big Brother Kaido saved my life! Of course, we have to go to the Marines and rescue him!"
"You want to attack Marine Headquarters?" A look of fear appeared on Queen's fat face. "Even the Golden Lion couldn't do that! We could lose our lives!"
"Besides, this isn't the first time the Marines have arrested Captain Kaido. He'll probably be released in no time."
Suddenly, a Den Den Mushi in the corner of the hall began to ring.
"Before Captain Kaido left, he gave orders that if the Marines arrested him, we were not to attempt a rescue. He will find a way to get out on his own."
"Royal?"
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Totto Land Waters, Whole Cake Island.
Big Mom and her children were gathered in a somewhat dimly lit hall. Perospero, Katakuri, and Daifuku—the main executives of the Charlotte Family were all present.
The atmosphere was oppressive, as it always was in the Big Mom Pirates.
As the absolute ruler of the pirate crew, Charlotte Linlin's volatile and violent personality, coupled with her periodic eating disorders, made her family members fear her like a tiger, as if facing a tyrant.
"Mamamama, that idiot Kaido got himself arrested by the Marines again. How useless!"
Big Mom casually tossed the newspaper onto the table, her disdain for Kaido evident.
Back when she was an executive on the Rocks Pirates, Kaido was just a lowly apprentice.
If it weren't for the Devil Fruit she had given him back then, it was debatable whether Kaido would even be alive today.
"Well then, Mama, should we... make a move on Kaido's territory?" Perospero suggested.
The current New World was like a pre-sliced cake, with each power occupying a piece of the sea. Whitebeard's territory was the largest; his flag protected countless islands.
"What's so good about Kaido's shabby territory? Right now, I only want the giants and the sweets from Fish-Man Island! Besides, that guy Kaido will probably get out of the Marines' hands soon enough. Mamamama!"
Speaking of the sweets from Fish-Man Island, Big Mom's mouth began to water, and her eyes even took on a reddish glint.
She had been coveting Fish-Man Island for a long time, but that old geezer Whitebeard had planted his flag there and had even sent people to warn her off multiple times.
"Oh no, Mama's craving is about to start!" Perospero's heart tightened, and he shouted. The rest of his siblings immediately sprang into action. They had witnessed firsthand the terror of Big Mom's cravings. She had accidentally killed several of their siblings in such a state, so they had some experience in dealing with the situation.
"Quick, bring Mama's favorite sweets!"
Big Mom had a group of pastry chefs, personally led by Streusen, on standby twenty-four hours a day. The moment her cravings showed signs of starting, they could produce sweets in a short amount of time to pacify her.
Soon, fresh sweets were presented to Big Mom. Her mind, which had already started to blur, immediately focused on devouring them, and a satisfied smile gradually appeared on her face.
"Mamamama!"
"By the way, the matter I mentioned, did that guy Pizarro agree, Perospero!"
"I promised to marry my beloved daughter to him if he agrees to join my pirate crew!"
"This..." A cold sweat instantly broke out on Perospero's forehead. His already strange face turned even paler, and a sense of resentment toward that Pizarro fellow rose in his heart.
"Hmm?"
Big Mom sensed that something was wrong and shifted her gaze from the sweets in her hand to Perospero.
"He said..."
"Pizarro said that if you, Mama, give him the position of captain, he might consider joining the Charlotte Family."
"..."
Silence!!
The entire hall fell silent!!
As soon as he spoke, none of the family members present dared even to breathe. That guy Pizarro was far too bold. How dare he talk to Mama like that? Did he not know how terrifying she was?
"Mamamama! What a bold fellow..." Big Mom's anger turned to laughter. Her eyes instantly widened like bronze bells, and her purple eyeshadow seemed to warp.
It had been too long, far too long since anyone had dared to speak to her like that!
The last person who had been her captain was now dead, not even a scrap remaining!
"Katakuri, you will lead a team immediately and bring that insolent Pizarro before me! Let him know the proper respect one should show to an Emperor of the Sea!"
"Yes, Mama."
--New World, Broccoli Island--
The Chris Kingdom, a nation unaffiliated with the World Government, was situated in the pirate-infested New World, defended only by the meagre forces of its own royal guard.
This had indirectly led to the tragic events of some time ago. After all, in the New World, the weak have no say.
At this moment, inside the palace of the Chris Kingdom, a man in a white and dark brown fur coat and a light purple necklace was sprawled unceremoniously on the throne.
His eyes were half-closed as if in a light sleep. His light blue hair was like a wild mane, and he had a thick beard.
Two black metal plates were attached to his temples, from which two long white horns protruded.
From his appearance, he didn't look like the king of a nation at all. Rather... he looked like a pirate!!
"Lord Evil Tyrant King, all the members of the Chris Kingdom's royal family have been slaughtered. Only one little brat is missing, but he's probably dead in some ditch somewhere," a fat man standing below the throne reported to Pizarro with a fawning expression.
As the first person to pledge loyalty to Pizarro after he arrived in this country, the fat man was naturally placed in a position of great importance, responsible for almost all the major and minor affairs of the kingdom.
He was second only to one and above ten thousand, a supreme power that he, as a former marginal figure, could never have enjoyed.
Moreover, after witnessing the strength of the man before him, the fat man dared not have any disloyal thoughts.
He wished his parents had given him an extra head so his smile could be even more obsequious.
"Hmm? Just one little brat. He probably can't cause much trouble, nya," Pizarro said, slowly opening his eyes. Shockingly... this man had the eyes of a feline!
"Yes, Lord Evil Tyrant King." The fat man's heart trembled, and he subconsciously lowered his head.
No matter how many times he saw Pizarro's eyes, he always felt a chill run down his spine. That gaze was like pure malice, filled with a disregard for life.
"Has the Big Mom Pirates given a reply yet, nya?" As far as Pizarro was concerned, what was the point of being someone's subordinate?
If that old hag Big Mom were willing to let him be the captain, he might consider joining. As for her daughter? What was that?
"N-no..."
"Then forget it. It's not like I had any intention of joining them anyway, nya."
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