A normal contest was one thing, but once either side resorted to force, the nature of the matter changed.
Given Big Mom's temperament, Kaido truly couldn't guarantee what she might do.
The Chris Pirates and the Seven Warlords Alliance had already caused Kaido some trouble.
If Big Mom went on a rampage at a time like this, it would make things even more difficult for Kaido.
King the Conflagration narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly, "Lord Kaido, the Big Mom Pirates are clearly determined to obtain Ochoku."
"She sent Katakuri and Charlotte Smoothie to hold the line, obviously guarding against any potential crisis."
"If we don't have comparable combat power, they won't have any reservations at all."
Katakuri and Charlotte Smoothie's strength was well known even in the New World.
Jack the Drought alone was nowhere near enough to tie their hands.
King the Conflagration was clearly worried that the Big Mom Pirates would take Ochoku away with overwhelming force!
"Worororororororo!"
Kaido suddenly burst into hearty laughter, and it instantly filled the entire Skull Hall.
He shook his head with a laugh and said, "Ochoku is a living person. He has his own choices."
"It isn't simply a matter of which side has greater strength. He won't necessarily leave with whoever is stronger."
"Ultimately, this is a contest between that old hag and me."
"Who Ochoku chooses in the end is entirely up to him!"
Chapter 650
Based on his understanding of Ochoku, Kaido knew that coercion would be useless against him.
No one could force Ochoku to do something he was unwilling to do.
That was why Kaido wasn't worried about his forces at the front line being at a disadvantage.
He laughed and said, "That old hag Linlin has been pursuing Ochoku for so many years."
"If