At the same time.
Just as Xia Luo and his companion were about to reach Jaya Island.
New World, Totto Land Waters.
After several years of development, Totto Land, the force established by Charlotte Linlin, had begun to take shape and was enjoying unmatched momentum.
At this moment, on Whole Cake Island.
Inside a luxurious palace, Totto Land's queen, Charlotte Linlin, whose figure had gradually gone out of shape, was wolfing down delicious cake.
Her eldest son, Perospero, stood respectfully to one side, silently waiting. He seemed to have something to report, but he clearly did not dare disturb Charlotte Linlin while she ate.
It was not until Charlotte Linlin finished the enormous cake before her that she noticed Perospero at her side. Frowning, she asked, "Why are you here?"
Perospero lowered his head and respectfully replied, "Mother, there is news about the person you asked me to keep an eye on. Intelligence indicates that he appeared in the Country of Endless War, Marik Sea, five days ago."
"Who are you talking about?" Charlotte Linlin could not recall who it was for a moment.
"The user of the Zoan, Mythical Zoan, Fish-Fish Fruit, Azure Dragon Form that you mentioned after returning from the West Blue. He has appeared, and he is in the New World."
"That brat!!"
Charlotte Linlin instantly recalled the little thief who had snatched the Azure Dragon Fruit right under her nose, and she flew into a rage.
Suddenly, overwhelming Conqueror's Haki erupted from her uncontrollably, sweeping through the surroundings as black-red arcs of lightning crackled and leaped. The sudden crushing pressure forced Perospero's back to bend. He braced both hands against the floor and struggled to endure it.
Cold sweat poured down Perospero's face as he shouted, "Mother, please calm down."
Just then, someone entered from outside the palace. He stood around two meters tall, with a cold face beneath short red hair, a thick scarf wrapped around his neck, and a trident called "Mogura" in his hand.
After entering the hall, Katakuri looked around. He saw only Perospero kneeling on the ground and his enraged mother, but no enemies.
He could not help asking, "Mother, what happened? Is this an enemy attack?"
Katakuri's arrival gradually calmed Charlotte Linlin down.
Thus, her outburst of Conqueror's Haki came quickly and faded just as quickly. Perospero rose from the floor with lingering fear and explained the reason to Katakuri.
"I see."
After hearing this, Katakuri showed a look of realization, then said, "Mother, do you need me to bring him back?"
Fifteen-year-old Katakuri was extremely confident in himself. From Charlotte Linlin, he had learned that the person who stole the Azure Dragon Fruit back then was not very old and should be about his age.
At the same age, Katakuri had absolute confidence. He would not lose to anyone!
Of course, Mother was an exception.
Katakuri silently excluded Charlotte Linlin in his heart.
A cruel smile appeared on Charlotte Linlin's face. "No. I will personally capture him and bring him back!"
She suddenly stood and shouted, "Prepare the ship! I am setting sail now! Immediately!"
"I can no longer wait to slaughter that little brat! No one has ever dared steal my things right in front of me!"
Uh, but hadn't Kaido snatched the Yamata no Orochi Fruit from Mother's hands? Perospero silently grumbled inwardly.
Very quickly, all of Totto Land sprang into action. Great quantities of food and supplies were transported aboard and stored away, while everyone took their positions and made preparations.
After Charlotte Linlin boarded, the Queen Mama Chanter swiftly set sail, singing cheerful songs as it slowly departed the harbor.
As time passed,
news of Charlotte Linlin setting out once more spread across the seas, arousing vigilance and wariness among the various forces of the New World.
Everyone knew that Totto Land was in a period of rapid expansion. During this time, the waters near Totto Land all faced the risk of attack, so they had no choice but to remain on guard.
Ever since the Rocks Pirates, the rulers of the New World, had disbanded, the seas of the New World had become a place of surging storms and warring powers.
Among them, the Roger Pirates, Whitebeard Pirates, and Flying Pirates firmly occupied the first tier. They were legendary pirate crews and possessed the greatest strength.
Of the three legendary pirate crews, the Roger Pirates followed the elite route. Their crew valued quality over quantity.
The Whitebeard Pirates undoubtedly followed a family-oriented approach. Anyone who joined the Whitebeard Pirates had to call Whitebeard Dad. It was practically pirates playing house.
The last was the Flying Pirates, founded by Golden Lion Shiki. He pursued conquest, so he had the most subordinates, with a total number reaching tens of thousands. They were known as the Flying Grand Fleet, while Golden Lion himself was called the Flying Grand Commodore. His force was the largest in the New World.
In the current New World, nearly every pirate crew had to give the Flying Pirates a wide berth when they encountered them. Their strength was truly terrifying.
Below the three legendary pirate crews was the second tier. There were many pirate crews in this tier, and the Big Mom Pirates were merely one of them.
As for the Beasts Pirates, with their current strength, they could not even squeeze into the second tier. Aside from Kaido, there was not a single capable fighter in the entire crew.
Although the number of pirates in this era was far lower than during the Great Pirate Era ushered in by Roger, the quality of the pirates in this era was clearly much higher.
It was worth mentioning that, faced with the New World's chaotic and complicated situation, where countless powers rose together, the Marines had no foothold in the New World at all.
Once the Marines showed any sign of trying to intervene in the New World, the pirates would set aside their conflicts and unite against them until they drove the Marines out of the New World.
Back to the present.
Just as everyone stood ready and speculated over which force Charlotte Linlin intended to attack, the Queen Mama Chanter unexpectedly sailed into Marik Sea.
When the Queen Mama Chanter docked at the Country of Endless War, the various forces were even more dumbfounded.
No, what was Charlotte Linlin doing there? It was a godforsaken place. The people there were poor as dirt, and there were no resources at all.
Moreover, several seas lay between Marik Sea and Totto Land Waters. The distance was too great. Even if Charlotte Linlin forcibly occupied the place, she would not be able to hold it.
But strange happenings always had a reason. Charlotte Linlin's unusual move instead piqued the interest of the various forces. They immediately sent more people to gather intelligence, determined to get to the bottom of it.
Especially the several pirate crews whose territories bordered Totto Land Waters. They sent the most people. Until they investigated the matter clearly, they would not be able to eat or sleep in peace.
Everyone knew Totto Land would definitely expand outward. Its current pace was so slow purely because Charlotte Linlin had not given birth to enough children yet!
When it came to having children, Charlotte Linlin was universally acknowledged as the world's best. After giving birth to Perospero, she began her mad childbearing spree, sometimes giving birth to several children in a single year!
For example, Katakuri, Daifuku, and Oven were triplets.
Perospero, the eldest, was only seventeen this year. Once Charlotte Linlin's children grew up, Totto Land's power would inevitably expand wildly. When that time came, the pirates near Totto Land Waters would certainly be the first to suffer.
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