At this moment, the battle between Lin Yuan and Lot Linlin was coming to an end.
With the intense exchange of blows and damage, Lot Linlin, who had been insane, actually came to her senses from her Hunger Pangs. However, Lin Yuan did not stop; instead, he increased his power.
"Boom..."
Lot Linlin could no longer hold on and was sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the Flame Clouds.
"Mother!"
Prometheus and Zeus rushed over to protect Lot Linlin, but their gazes toward Lin Yuan were filled with fear.
This wasn't like Nami deceiving Zeus; it was the sheer power that intimidated him.
Lot Linlin lay on the ground, panting heavily, struggling to get up, but the pain and intense fighting left her powerless.
After several attempts, Lot Linlin finally gave up, staring blankly at the sky, lost in thought. Her once obese body had become much thinner.
Seeing this, Lin Yuan reverted to his original form and slowly walked over. Whitebeard Newgate and the others also hurried over.
When they saw Lin Yuan approaching, Prometheus and Zeus were startled, and even their sizes returned to normal, but they did not leave Lot Linlin.
Just as Lin Yuan was about to reach them, a smile suddenly appeared on his lips, and he abruptly stopped.
" Mochi Thrust!"
The Flame Clouds beneath Lin Yuan's feet shattered, and several giant arms made of glutinous rice rushed up, forcing the group to stop their advance.
Then a red-haired man rushed out from below; it was Katakuri.
As soon as he landed, he saw the scene of the battle. His mother, whom he had always revered, was lying on Flame Clouds, covered in blood, with Prometheus and Zeus by her side.
But upon seeing the enemy, Katakuri's pupils contracted, his eyes filled with horror.
" Hidden Emperor Lin Yuan, Whitebeard Newgate, Thunder God Enel!"
Trafalgar Law:...
Katakuri took a deep breath; he had used the power of his Devil Fruit Awakening to break through the Flame Clouds.
However, seeing the enemy's lineup and the defeated Lot Linlin filled him with a sense of powerlessness.
"I never expected that the Hidden Emperor Lin Yuan would join forces with Lord Whitebeard Newgate. No wonder Mother failed."
Whitebeard Newgate naturally recognized Katakuri, and with a scrutinizing smile, he said cheerfully.
" Katakuri, you're mistaken. Linlin was defeated by Lin Yuan all by herself; I didn't even lift a finger."
Katakuri was stunned and looked at Lin Yuan in disbelief. This was the first time he had ever met this most mysterious Hidden Emperor.
Lin Yuan was originally called an emperor, and he only paid a little attention to him, not thinking that Lin Yuan was a match for his mother. But now it seems that everyone underestimated him.
" Katakuri, I just gave Lot Linlin a choice: surrender or die, but she doesn't seem to be able to answer now. Why don't you decide?"
Katakuri was momentarily at a loss for what to do, glancing at Lot Linlin lying on the ground, panting heavily.
Lot Linlin was too exhausted to speak, but she heard Lin Yuan's words. Seeing Katakuri looking at her, she helplessly closed her eyes.
He originally wanted to establish Totto Land, then dominate the New World and become the Pirate King, but with this battle, all his fantasies vanished.
Her heart was dead; her former pride had been shattered by Lin Yuan's fist. Since Lin Yuan had said so, she might as well let her son decide!
Seemingly sensing Lot Linlin's feelings, Katakuri made a decision.
"May I know what you plan to do with my mother and my brothers and sisters?"
Lin Yuan looked at Katakuri with interest and said with a smile.
"Oh, so what do you think I'll do?"
Katakuri, caught off guard by the question, bowed respectfully to Lin Yuan and said earnestly.
"Lord Lin Yuan, if you spare the lives of my mother and brothers, Totto Land will submit to you."
Lin Yuan didn't answer, but looked at Katakuri in front of him. Although this guy wasn't a good person, he was a good older brother.
"Take off your scarf and let me see!"
Katakuri was taken aback, not understanding what Lin Yuan wanted to do, but he had no choice but to lower his head and take off the scarf.
Looking at the horrific wound on Katakuri's mouth, just like in the original story, Lin Yuan nodded.
"Go to the Chamber of Commerce in a while, and I'll have someone treat you. For the time being, you'll be in charge of the entire Totto Land. Also, focus on your cultivation and strive for further advancement."
Actually, Katakuri already quite old, so it will be difficult for him to take the next step, but it's not hopeless. Lin Yuan needs him to push himself this time.
Katakuri was stunned, looking at Lin Yuan in disbelief. He understood what the other party meant, and without hesitation, he knelt down on one knee and solemnly said.
Katakuri greets Lord Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan nodded, then ignored Katakuri and walked up to Lot Linlin, Katakuri immediately tensed up.
Looking at Lot Linlin, who was now half her original weight, Lin Yuan said with a smile.
"Since Katakuri has made the decision for you, I hope you won't cause any more trouble in the future. I will keep your life in my hands."
Trafalgar Law immediately came over, his body trembling uncontrollably; he was simply too excited.
He used to be a small pirate captain struggling to defeat Doflamingo, but now, look at the people around him.
Three of the Five Emperors, plus two more at the Emperor's Deputy Level, represent a force powerful enough to reshape the entire New World order.
"Luo, it's up to you!"
Trafalgar Law nodded, then took a deep breath, and instantly drew his Kikoku sword.
" Scalpel!"
Almost instantly, a huge heart was removed, encased in a cubic membrane, while Lot Linlin's body remained unscathed.
"Lord Lin Yuan, this is her heart!"
Lot Linlin's heart was respectfully handed to Lin Yuan, Lin Yuan casually put it into his storage ring. Then he looked at Lot Linlin and Katakuri.
"Don't worry, if you don't rebel again, I'll return your heart to you, and even grant you a great destiny. From now on, the entire Totto Land will be in Katakuri's hands!"
"Luo, treat her injuries!"
Luo nodded, and Kikoku was drawn again. Under the horrified gazes of the others, he chopped Lot Linlin into countless pieces, then controlled the countless pieces of flesh to fly up.
The eyes of the group who saw Luo's treatment method for the first time almost popped out of their sockets. If it weren't for Lin Yuan's words, they would have thought that Luo had killed Lot Linlin.
Katakuri almost attacked, but seeing that his mother was unharmed, he restrained himself and withdrew his hand.
A good ten minutes passed before Luo withdrew his hand, and Lot Linlin, who had been covered in blood, returned to normal. Apart from the bloodstains on her body and the fact that she hadn't recovered her strength, her injuries were almost healed.
"Um, let me treat you too. I'm good at treating this kind of injury!"
Katakuri shuddered as he watched Law's treatment, but he didn't refuse.
Then everyone witnessed Law's signature move again: Katakuri's head was severed off, and his mouth was chopped off and then pieced back together.
Such a horrifying scene made Whitebeard Newgate and Enel swallow hard, while Prometheus and Zeus looked at Law with eyes full of fear.
"Done!"
As Katakuri's head returned to its original position, he couldn't help but stretch his neck; the feeling just now was terrifying.
At this moment, Lot Linlin suddenly sat up and looked at Lin Yuan.
"I didn't expect you to be so powerful, even managing to bring me back to my senses from that state. What are you going to do with me?"
"Heh, someone like you isn't willing to be someone else's subordinate. But I won't enslave you either. From now on, you'll stay in the Totto Land."
"However, I'll leave the governance of Totto Land Cake Island to Katakuri, and I'll also be taking Prometheus and Zeus with me. I'll let you know when I'm dealing with the World Government."
"What?! You actually want to go against the World Government!"