Faced with Burgess's volunteering, everyone present was eager to give it a try as well.
Standing at the forefront, Blackbeard wore a teasing smile as he looked up at the burly figure atop the city wall, arms crossed and a trident planted at his side. He was the first to speak.
"Katakuri, I didn't expect to see you show up so soon. Charlotte Linlin leaving you to guard Totto Land was indeed the safest choice."
"However, she probably never expected that we, the Blackbeard Pirates, would set our sights on you."
"Your Big Mom Pirates joining forces with the Beasts Pirates certainly shook the seas. But as long as we take this place and seize enough Devil Fruits, there'll be no need to fear that madwoman coming after us later."
At this point, Blackbeard's smile widened. "Katakuri, you are indeed strong, and your mastery of Observation Haki is beyond compare."
"But I hope you'll use your Future Sight and see how things will end for you. I hope you'll consider everyone else's safety. Hand over the Devil Fruit users, and we'll leave."
"If you insist on opposing me, I'm afraid you won't be able to hold out for long."
His aggressive words echoed across the area.
Everyone's gaze shifted in unison and settled on Katakuri.
As the strongest member of the Big Mom Pirates second only to Charlotte Linlin, Katakuri clearly had the authority to decide the fate of those behind him.
However, facing the relentlessly pressing Blackbeard Teach, Katakuri spoke with a grim expression.
"Blackbeard, sometimes you shouldn't talk so big. Otherwise, you won't be able to take your words back."
"Oh, and I forgot to tell you. Whitebeard's Moby Dick has already reached the outskirts of Totto Land, along with Red-Haired Shanks's fleet."
"According to the intelligence, even