Katakuri's expression was remarkably calm.
Even as he personally declared that he would betray his mother, betray the leader of the Charlotte Family—the monster people revered as an Emperor of the Sea, Charlotte Linlin.
"Worororororo..."
Even at a moment like this, even with the situation so unfavorable for them, Kaido could not help but laugh.
"She really raised herself a fine bunch of children. Now I finally feel balanced."
Kaido's tone dripped with mockery.
After all, until now, only his own daughter had rebelled. Whether it was Whitebeard's adopted sons or Charlotte Linlin's children, they had all been quite obedient.
"Looks like good news for us."
Hawk Eyes said calmly, greatsword in hand.
Since Katakuri and his siblings had not come to help Charlotte Linlin, it was naturally good news for their side.
"Seems that way."
Red-Hair chuckled softly.
Hawk Eyes sensed something was off. Why did this bastard not seem surprised at all?
The fact that Charlotte Linlin's children would betray her was not something anyone could casually guess, was it?
"Red-Hair, you bastard—" Hawk Eyes raised a brow.
Could he have known about this all along?
"Well."
Red-Hair merely grinned and did not answer directly.
At that moment, no one besides Hawk Eyes paid attention to his reaction. Charlotte Linlin's face had already turned livid, veins bulging across her forehead as she clenched her teeth so hard that the fat on her face trembled.
She looked as vicious as an evil witch from a fairy tale.
"Katakuri, what did you say? Did I hear wrong? Say that again!"
"Mother, I'm sorry, but your era of ruling the family ends here."
Katakuri said, "From now on, I will protect all of my brothers and sisters."
"You insolent brat!!"
Charlotte Linlin roared at once. Her Haki, which had already been