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 created by Charlotte Linlin, had begun to take shape and was unmatched in its momentum for a time.
At that moment, on Whole Cake Island.
Inside a lavish palace, Charlotte Linlin, the queen of Totto Land whose figure had gradually gone out of shape, was wolfing down delicious cake.
Her eldest son, Perospero, stood respectfully at her side, waiting quietly. He seemed to have something to report, but he clearly did not dare disturb Charlotte Linlin while she was eating.
It was not until Charlotte Linlin finished the enormous cake before her that she noticed Perospero beside her. Frowning, she asked, "Why are you here?"
Perospero lowered his head and answered respectfully, "Mama, there is news about the person you asked me to keep an eye on. Intelligence says he appeared in the Country of Endless War, Marik Sea, five days ago."
"Who are you talking about?" Charlotte Linlin could not remember 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."
"It's him!!"
Charlotte Linlin instantly thought of the little thief who had snatched the Azure Dragon Fruit right from under her nose, and she flew into a rage.
Suddenly, powerful Conqueror's Haki burst forth uncontrollably, sweeping through the surroundings. Black-and-red arcs of lightning flickered and danced nonstop as the sudden crushing pressure forced Perospero's back to bend. He braced himself against the floor with both hands, struggling to endure it.
Cold sweat poured down Perospero's face as he shouted, "Mama, 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 was wrapped around his neck, and he held a trident named Mogura in his hand.
After entering the hall, Katakuri looked around and saw only Perospero kneeling on the ground and his enraged mother. He found no enemies.
He could not help asking, "Mama, what happened? Is it an enemy attack?"
Katakuri's arrival gradually calmed Charlotte Linlin down.
Thus, the burst of Conqueror's Haki came quickly and went just as quickly. Perospero rose from the ground with lingering fear and explained the reason to Katakuri.
"I see."
After hearing this, Katakuri revealed an enlightened expression. Then he said, "Mama, do you need me to go and bring him back?"
Only fifteen years 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, probably around the same age as him.
At the same age, Katakuri had absolute confidence that he would not lose to anyone!
Of course, Mama was an exception.
Katakuri silently excluded Charlotte Linlin in his heart.
A cruel smile appeared on Charlotte Linlin's face. "No. I'll personally capture him and bring him back!"
She suddenly stood up and shouted, "Prepare the ship! I'm setting sail now! Immediately!"
"I can't wait to slaughter that brat anymore! No one has ever dared steal my things right in front of me!"
Uh, but hadn't Kaido snatched his Yamata no Orochi Fruit from Mama's hands? Perospero silently complained inwardly.
Very soon, all of Totto Land sprang into action. Massive amounts of food and supplies were transported onto the ship for storage, while everyone took up their positions and made preparations.
After Charlotte Linlin boarded, the Queen Mama Chanter quickly set sail. Singing cheerful songs, it slowly departed the harbor.
As time passed,
News of Charlotte Linlin setting out once more spread across the seas, alerting and putting the various forces of the New World on guard.
Everyone knew that Totto Land was in a period of rapid expansion. During this time, every sea around Totto Land was at risk of attack, so they had no choice but to remain vigilant.
Ever since the Rocks Pirates, the former overlords of the New World, had disbanded, this stretch of sea had become a place of surging tides and rival powers vying for supremacy.
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 an elite route. Their crew valued quality over quantity.
The Whitebeard Pirates unquestionably followed a family route. Anyone who joined the Whitebeard Pirates had to call Whitebeard "Dad." It was practically a pirate version of playing house.
The last was the Flying Pirates, formed by Golden Lion Shiki. He followed a path of conquest, so he had the most crew members under his command, numbering in the tens of thousands. They were known as the Flying Grand Fleet, while Golden Lion himself was called the Flying Grand Admiral. His forces were the largest in the New World.
In the current New World, almost 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 begun by Roger, when it came to quality, the pirates of this era were clearly of a much higher caliber.
It was worth mentioning that, faced with the New World's chaotic and complicated situation of countless rising powers, the Marines had no foothold in the New World at all.
The moment there was any sign of the Marines attempting to interfere in the New World, the pirates would put aside their differences 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 was preparing to strike, 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 whatsoever.
Moreover, Marik Sea was separated from Totto Land Waters by several other seas. The distance was too great. Even if Charlotte Linlin forcibly seized that place, she would not be able to hold it.
But as the saying went, strange behavior always hid a reason. Charlotte Linlin's unusual move instead piqued the interest of the various forces. They immediately sent additional personnel to gather intelligence, determined to get to the bottom of it.
This was especially true for the several pirate crews whose territories bordered Totto Land Waters. They sent the most people. Unless they investigated the matter thoroughly, they would not be able to eat or sleep in peace.
Everyone knew that Totto Land would definitely expand outward. Its current slow pace was purely because Charlotte Linlin had not given birth to enough children yet!
When it came to having children, Charlotte Linlin was universally acknowledged as number one in the world. Ever since giving birth to Perospero, she had embarked on a frenzied 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 now. Once Charlotte Linlin's children grew up, Totto Land's power would inevitably expand madly. When that time came, the pirates near Totto Land Waters would definitely be the first to suffer.
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