Stussy could naturally guess what Morgans was thinking.
When she received this information, she was also shocked, but the World Government was doing this just to cause trouble for Cyrus, and faced with the trouble of Cyrus and the Hunter Guild, the impact these released pirates would bring was no longer so significant.
Moreover, for the World Government, it was enough if these unruly individuals could cause trouble for Cyrus and the Hunter Guild, so this was likely the reason behind the World Government's decision.
Morgans pulled out a Den Den Mushi from his suit pocket but hesitated and ultimately did not make the call, because even if Cyrus knew about the situation here, he would still come.
As for the news Stussy had just revealed, it could wait until Cyrus arrived.
"How many people are there?" Morgans turned to look at Stussy.
"Probably three." Stussy knew Morgans was asking about the number of legends who had arrived and gave a direct answer.
"With Big Mom, that makes four," Morgans nodded. "Another big story," his voice showed little fluctuation but was filled with gravity.
...
In the palace of Whole Cake Chateau, Charlotte Linlin's massive body sat on a huge throne, staring at the small figure seated across from her.
"He's coming. Are you really here to deal with him?"
Charlotte Linlin did not fully trust this decades-long former companion and later rival, so even if Shiki claimed he was here to deal with Cyrus, she wouldn't believe it.
After all, Shiki and Cyrus seemed to have no contact or intersection, so for him to appear and claim he wanted to deal with Cyrus was suspicious no matter how one looked at it.
"Gyahahaha! Linlin, when did you become so paranoid?" Shiki sat sprawled in his chair and burst into wild laughter upon hearing Big Mom's words.
"Wait, what was I going to say?" In the middle of his laughter, Shiki raised his hand to scratch his head, the motion causing a grating sound as his hand brushed against the helm embedded in his skull.
"Shiki, are you getting senile?" Charlotte Linlin frowned when she saw Shiki's behavior.
"I'm just hungry," Shiki replied.
Charlotte Linlin narrowed her eyes at Shiki before waving her hand to have someone bring him large quantities of meat and alcohol.
"And you two," Charlotte Linlin turned her head to look at the other two individuals. "I thought you were dead."
"Linlin, don't say that. We're not like you so we have our own affairs to attend to." The speaker fanned himself with a feather fan, appearing frail and delicate.
Beside him sat a burly man eating and drinking voraciously, a gleaming axe placed at his side.
"That brat is too arrogant. That's why I came," Silver Axe grumbled as his words were muffled by the food in his mouth.
"And you? Your motives are definitely not pure, Wang Zhi!"
Charlotte Linlin was very familiar with this former shipmate and knew he surely had other plans.
"To be honest, even with the four of us here—well, the three of you—even if all three of you attack together, it's not certain you can take down that brat," Wang Zhi fanned himself, squinting as he spoke.
"But there's something strange about that kid. His growth speed is too fast, so he must have a major secret, and my target is that secret on him."
The other three listened to Wang Zhi's words, but none of them believed him.
This guy was too cunning, so even though he sounded sincere when saying this, the guy definitely had other plans.
"Hey, you bastard, you're not planning to join this kid, are you?" Shiki became sharp-witted and turned his head with an unfriendly expression.
"We've been partners for many years!" Wang Zhi looked calmly at Shiki.
"Tch!" Shiki snorted displeasedly at the words and stopped speaking.
"What do we do next?" Silver Axe looked toward Charlotte Linlin.
"Of course, we invite him in." Wang Zhi took over the conversation. "He might not be here to cause trouble, so what if he has other purposes?"
"Invite him in and then ambush him? I understand," Silver Axe nodded, indicating he had grasped Wang Zhi's meaning.
Wang Zhi was speechless.
'Did I say that? But never mind, you're no match for him anyway.' Wang Zhi twitched his mouth but remained silent.
"That guy Newgate has moved too. He's heading this way and might want to interfere in this matter," Shiki revealed some news.
"You know? You've met him?" Charlotte Linlin was startled upon hearing this and looked at Shiki in surprise.
"Yeah, I spotted his ship on the way here and had a drink with him," Shiki nodded.
"Great, how lively!" Charlotte Linlin said while narrowing her eyes.
It seemed that in the presence of these three former companions, Charlotte Linlin had regained the sharpness she had back on the Rocks' ship.
Wang Zhi looked at the three with different expressions, himself also pondering many things.
The current situation on the sea was quite turbulent, and under these circumstances, many things could be accomplished by seizing this opportunity.
As for the other three, they each had their own thoughts as well, or rather, their purposes for coming here weren't simple.
...
Out on the sea, an ornate ship appeared on the horizon and approached Whole Cake Island.
At the eastern entrance of Whole Cake Island, those waiting there caused a commotion upon spotting the ship.
The Rose Hunter.
The flagship of Hunter Guild Master Cyrus.
He had finally appeared, and as the ship drew closer, many could see the figure standing at the bow.
Pirate Hunter Cyrus.
Behind him stood the tall Issho with his eyes rolled back, while Robin and Baby 5 stood on the other side to observe the situation at the entrance.
The commotion at the entrance subsided and became unusually quiet.
Aboard the Rose Hunter, Cyrus faced Whole Cake Island as his Observation Haki swept across the entire island.
"We're here. Have you made your decision?" Cyrus spoke without turning his head.
"I understand. If you can defeat Mother...." Katakuri responded in a deep voice.
Compared to his unpredictable mother, Katakuri cared more about his younger siblings, so if siding with Cyrus could protect them, he wouldn't hesitate, but the prerequisite was defeating his mother.
Even for Cyrus, this wouldn't be easy, right?
Boom!
As Katakuri was thinking this, Cyrus unleashed his Conqueror's Haki, sweeping across the sea and enveloping Whole Cake Island.
In an instant, the Conqueror's Haki swept through the entrance.
Members of the Charlotte family and the Homies fell in waves, and even those with considerable strength paled as they resisted this powerful pressure.