Coercion

"I don't see any good cooperation between us!"

Aunt Linlin sneered, "Who in the world doesn't know that the Beasts Pirates are the largest pirate crew in the world, the only transcendent entity that can be compared to the World Government!"

"You're all already so amazing, is there anything you need my help with? Or is there anything I can do to help?"

Oh my, that's really sarcastic.

It seems Aunt Linlin is indeed quite resentful.

No wonder, when Bullet and his gang came to steal the rubbings of the Road Poneglyph six years ago, they really trampled the Charlotte Family's dignity and Aunt Linlin's face into the mud.

It's perfectly normal for this aunt, who is not usually kind, to be angry about this.

"Don't be so quick to refuse, Aunt Linlin. Please listen to my concerns before making a decision."

Ian chuckled and said, "What if you're really interested in that?"

"Linlin,"

At this moment, Teacher Kai, who had been standing behind one of the people, stepped forward, his voice low and solemn, "Listen carefully!"

"Um?"

Aunt Linlin's brows furrowed instantly, her sharp gaze sweeping over Teacher Kai from head to toe. "Kaido, you brat, are you ordering me around?"

"If you, you old hag, don't want to regret it when you go to hell!"

Teacher Kai retorted without hesitation, shouting, "Now you'd better listen to me obediently!"

"That's right, Charlotte Linlin, you should listen to Ian."

Xiong also spoke up, offering earnest and heartfelt advice. "This will definitely not be a bad thing for you."

Katakuri had already keenly sensed that something was amiss.

The message conveyed by Kaido and Kuma's words is that if anyone dares to refuse Ian, something very bad might happen!

"Mama!"

Katakuri quickly spoke up, "It won't waste much time anyway, let's listen first."

"Snort!"

Charlotte Linlin also sensed something was wrong; it seemed that Kaido and Kuma were both warning her.

With Katakuri as a convenient excuse, she snorted and glanced sideways at Ian, saying, "Then let me hear what crazy things you've done this time, you crazy brat!"

crazy.

Ian, that brat, is definitely the craziest guy Charlotte Linlin has ever met in her life.

Even Rocks, who relentlessly attacked the Celestial Dragons back then, couldn't compare to Ian's arrogance.

This bastard actually dared to bomb Mary Geoise, and he really wanted to completely destroy the World Government.

Now she was genuinely starting to get curious. What unimaginable reason could it be that the usually eccentric Ian had come knocking on her door?

"Oh, Aunt Linlin, it's so wonderful that you're so understanding."

Ian smiled and said, "In that case, let's talk while we eat."

Although they arrived here quickly with the help of the bear, the Luffy from Wano Country still took quite a while.

Ian wasn't joking when he said he was hungry.

Aunt Linlin gritted her teeth inwardly.

That brat is still too arrogant.

They acted like this place was their territory, completely disregarding us!

Charlotte Linlin really wanted to chop that brat's head off with a knife.

But it can't be cut.

That brat and Kaido combined are enough to wipe out the entire Charlotte Family.

And so, with Aunt Linlin's reluctance, a small banquet was held to welcome Ian and his two companions.

All the Charlotte Family's key executives, whose names were known, were summoned.

"Wow! It looks really good!"

Ian praised without reservation, "Forget about the others, Aunt Linlin, the chefs under your command are truly no less excellent than those on Onigashima!"

After all, Aunt Linlin has very high standards for food quality.

Although she loves sweets, it doesn't mean she'll compromise on other foods.

Aunt Linlin sneered.

What do you mean by "the rest can be ignored"?

That brat, even at a time like this, he doesn't forget his arrogance.

Aunt Linlin glanced at the bear playing with Bill, then at Teacher Kai, who was calmly drinking his wine, and finally at Ian, who was enjoying his meal.

"So, kid, what's your reason for personally appearing in my country after not leaving Wano Country for so many years?"

"I have no idea what I have that you could possibly covet!"

Wasn't the most valuable landmark already stolen by this bastard?

"Don't underestimate yourself, Aunt Linlin,"

Amidst his busy schedule, Ian looked up and said somewhat vaguely, "You and your Charlotte Family are renowned and powerful figures on the high seas; no one can ignore you."

"That's why I've come to ask for your help."

Katakuri seemed to realize something, and his voice was low, "Ian, does this mean you're finally going to war with the World Government?"

Ian's hands and mouth swirled with Haki, easily brushing away the greasy residue. He chuckled, "As expected of Katakuri, truly perceptive."

"Although it's not time to go to war immediately, it shouldn't be long."

Katakuri's pupils contracted.

As expected.

Aside from waging war against the World Government, what else in this world can the Beasts Pirates do that they can't do themselves and need outside help with?

But really so fast?

Is the final battle to decide the fate of this world really coming so soon?

Ian.

He must have truly witnessed the power of the World Government.

Six years ago, somewhere unknown to everyone, a great battle must have taken place between the Beasts Pirates and the World Government; otherwise, there would be no reason for the World Government to simply cede the New World.

However, after conquering the New World, Ian also stopped expanding.

Therefore, Katakuri concluded that the Beasts Pirates must have also suffered a loss, and that Ian was wary of the World Government.

Has this fear disappeared now?

"Ian,"

Aunt Linlin finally understood Ian's intentions, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "You little brat, you want me to help you deal with the World Government?"

"How are you, Aunt Linlin?"

Ian smiled and said, "Interested in participating in this world-changing war?"

Why should I, your mother, fight for you?

Aunt Linlin felt that Yiran was completely fooling him, treating him like a fool.

Even if war were to break out, it would be a matter between the Beasts Pirates and the World Government. What reason would the Charlotte Family have to get involved?

Why should we sit back and watch the tigers fight instead of getting ourselves killed for that bastard Ian?

If the World Government were some insignificant organization, that would be fine; even if they joined the war, they wouldn't suffer any losses.

However, the problem is that the World Government is the most powerful organization in the world.

Even now, the Beasts Pirates are only considered by the world to be comparable to the World Government World Government, not superior to it.

Charlotte Linlin felt she must be out of her mind to want to get involved in the war between these two behemoths.

"Because only in this way, Aunt Linlin, will your Charlotte Family have a place in the New World of the future."

Ian's smile remained unchanged. "Otherwise, you'll just have to perish along with the old era."

Upon hearing this, the Charlotte Family fell silent instantly.

Perospero's face showed visible fear, and Katakuri's eyes were also frighteningly sinister.

Ian's meaning is very clear.

"Ian!"

Cracker, already short-tempered, slammed his fist on the table and stood up, yelling, "Are you threatening us?"

"No, no, no,"

Ian waved his hand and explained, "I'm just explaining your current situation to you."

"After all, I really don't want any guys trying to pick up the scraps outside the battlefield during that final battle."

"Wouldn't it be incredibly stupid if I won a hard-fought victory, only to be killed by hyenas that had been waiting in ambush?"

"So,"

Aunt Linlin gritted her teeth, "You little brat, you want to get rid of all the possible troublemakers before the final war even begins!"

"That's right, that's exactly it!"

Ian laughed, "If you're not willing to be my friend, then you can only be my enemy."

"After all, you are too strong; you could very well influence the final outcome of the war."

Aunt Linlin's face turned ashen.

How could that bastard say "You guys are too strong"?

If we were truly that strong, would you, a mere brat, have the audacity to spout nonsense here?

If we were truly that strong, do you think the Beasts Pirates would still be able to swagger around like this now?

"Linlin,"

Teacher Kai then spoke up with a serious expression, "This kid isn't joking this time. You've never been an idiot, and I believe you'll make the right choice!"

"Kaido!"

Aunt Linlin glared fiercely at Kaido, "You bastard, don't forget, you still owe me a huge favor!"

"I'm here right now because I still owe you a favor, you old hag!"

Teacher Kai roared impatiently, "Let me tell you the truth, Linlin, if you, you old hag, choose to refuse, then I'll beat you into an idiot just to make you obediently accept it!"

"You bastard! Is this how you repay a debt of gratitude, you worthless scoundrel?"

Aunt Linlin also slammed her hand on the table and stood up, her Conqueror's Haki Haki spreading outwards.

Ian used his Haki to protect the table and the food on it, preventing the table from being smashed to pieces and the food from being scattered everywhere.

Honestly, wasting food is not a good thing.

"Kaido, you idiot, you've really fallen so low, letting this brat ride roughshod over you?"

Aunt Linlin started to sow discord between Ian and Teacher Kai, saying, "This bastard is so reckless! If you ask me, you should team up with me right now and take care of this brat. Then the Beasts Pirates will be back in your hands!"

"Puff..."

Ian almost spat out the meat in his mouth.

As expected of Aunt Linlin, she really has a lot of ideas.

Even Katakuri was speechless.

Mama really has some wild ideas.

Do we even need to emphasize how close Ian and Kaido are?

He was raised by Kaido from a young age; he was both Kaido's disciple and his adopted son.

He might even marry Yamato in the future and become Kaido's true son.

Can such a close relationship be stirred up with just a few words?

Sure enough, Kaido roared the next instant, "Don't talk nonsense! The strong rule, the weak are silent—that's the simplest truth in the world!"

"Because Ian is stronger than ever before, he deserves to take everything! I'm weaker than him, so I should be led by him!"

"And you idiot, you don't actually think that you and I together can defeat Ian, do you?"

"What?"

Aunt Linlin was startled for a moment.

Even Kaido teamed up, they couldn't defeat that kid Ian?

Has that brat really gotten that strong?

"Kaido, are you kidding me?"

Aunt Linlin gritted her teeth, "Do you think I'd believe such stupid things?"

That bastard Ian might actually be very strong, even stronger than Kaido.

But how could anyone in the world be so strong that even if he and Kaido joined forces, they couldn't defeat them?

Even Roger and Rocks back then could never have possessed this level of strength!

"I have no reason to lie to you!"

Teacher Kai sneered, "Hey, Ian, let this old hag see your strength!"

"Well."

Ian sighed. In the end, did he still have to rely on himself?

However, you can feel Teacher Kai's determination to keep Aunt Linlin alive.

Teacher Kai, you are so gentle now.

So.

Buzz!!

A violent aura swept down in an instant.

Almost immediately, the Charlotte Family's executives fell one by one, like wheat being harvested.

Katakuri's body was trembling.

I can't move! My body is completely paralyzed!

Fear!!

Unprecedented terror!

How could such powerful Conqueror's Haki possibly exist in this world?

Perospero, Cracker, Smoothie, and others around him all fainted immediately.

How could that be?!

Katakuri looked at Ian with a pale face and almost in horror.

How could anyone in this world possess such an intense level of Conqueror's Haki?

The color drained from Aunt Linlin's face little by little.

As a true Conqueror's Haki's Haki, she could better understand just how exaggerated the Haki Ian was displaying at that moment truly was.

Even she felt immense pressure, and her head even started to feel dizzy!

Incomprehensible!

It's incomprehensible; how could someone possess such a strong Conqueror's Haki?

Conqueror's Haki is directly linked to individual strength. Since this kid possesses a terrifying Conqueror's Haki that is hard to comprehend, it means that his strength has also reached a terrifying level that is hard to comprehend!

But how is that possible? How could someone be so strong?

Monster!

How could such a monster exist in this world?

Since Ling was born, why was En born?

"Do you understand, Linlin?"

Teacher Kai shouted angrily, "From the very beginning, your only choices were obedience or destruction!"

"Now, come on, give me your answer!"

Teacher Kai shouted, "If you still refuse, then I'll have no choice but to cripple you, and then I'll talk to your children!"

Aunt Linlin fell silent.