Chapter 267: Kaido and Linlin's Date!
The world is a strange place. While one side is developing rapidly, seemingly changing every moment, the other side seems to have been put on slow motion, no different from a year ago.
This refers to the First Half of the Grand Line and the New World.
It also refers to the Government and the Pirates.
Especially the Totto Land Kingdom established by the BIG MOM Pirates and the islands within the Whitebeard Pirates' Influence/Power, they are still enjoying peaceful and stable times, seemingly uninterested in the changes in the outside world.
But clearly, even they are subject to influences that cannot be ignored.
Whole Cake Island is an Island where all the Buildings are made of various Cream Cakes, and even the Ground is covered with a layer of snowy white cream. The Air is filled with a truly sweet scent, and it is also the Capital center of the Totto Land Kingdom.
"Mama, two more Dessert Ships were intercepted by the Marines at Fish-Man Island. Our contact with 'Paradise' is basically cut off!"
Candy Minister Perospero looked troubled at his Mother, who was sitting in the upper seat with an extremely large Body Size. Around him stood thirteen of his adult younger siblings.
"Is it that Bastard Garp again?"
Charlotte Linlin glared down at the Children below, revealing a fierce expression that caused some timid ones to tremble involuntarily, even though the anger wasn't directed at them.
"No, I heard Garp has already left Fish-Man Island. Now it's Marine Admiral Candidate 'Aokiji' guarding there!"
"Aokiji... that Logia Ice-Ice Fruit User, right? The Marines sure know how to pick people, Mamama~~"
The Woman's playful cold laughter echoed through the Castle Hall, making the Atmosphere creepy, but it was clear she was genuinely angry.
Because Charlotte Linlin found that she seemed to have no Ability to apply Sanctions against the opponent, which was the most infuriating thing.
In the Environment ten thousand meters below the Seabed, even she, who was called 'BIG MOM', dared not easily engage in battle there.
Compared to before, the previous Garp was a Non-Ability User, forcing her to ignore the various Desserts that were intercepted multiple times. Although this Aokiji is an Ability User like herself, the Ice-Ice Fruit Ability clearly has more Advantage. The most crucial thing is that there's no need to take such a big risk for some Desserts.
"Forget it, let's give up on 'Paradise'. There are enough Desserts here in the 'New World'!"
Charlotte Linlin made the Decision with a displeased face.
To be honest, when she wasn't suffering from Craving Sickness, she could still remain calm and rational, looking very much like a qualified King.
She withdrew her terrifying Gaze and waved her large Hand.
"You're all dismissed!"
"Yes, Mama!"
After the Eldest Son Perospero, Eldest Daughter Compote, Second Son Charlotte Katakuri, and others responded respectfully, they quickly left the Cake Castle and headed to their respective Islands.
"Are the Marines trying to seal us off..."
Charlotte Linlin narrowed her eyes, watching the backs of her Children, and thought to herself. She suddenly felt that there might be something fishy about this Matter.
"How about communicating with 'Whitebeard'?"
"If something really happens in the Future, as long as our two Pirate Crews join forces, no matter how many Marines come, it will be useless!"
However, she also knew Edward Newgate's temper. It would be impossible for him to form an alliance with her without a solid reason, which made things difficult.
"Speaking of which, why is there still no News from that kid Kaido? He's not really going to stay in Impel Down for the rest of his life, is he?"
For some reason, she suddenly thought of that annoying younger brother, and was somewhat worried. Should she have gone back to save him back then?
"Mama, Mama!"
Just then, a Homie Soldier ran in quickly and shouted, "Kaido is here! Kaido is here!"
"Huh?"
Charlotte Linlin suddenly Stood Up and looked up towards the outside of the Castle in disbelief. Sure enough, her Observation Haki sensed the Aura of Kaido, who had Manifested as an Azure Dragon, in the sky.
"How did this kid get out?"
She suddenly had an astonishing guess. Could it be that Kaido really fought his way out of Impel Down? But wasn't Impel Down known as the world's largest Prison with an Iron Wall, where no one had ever escaped in eight hundred years?
"If that's the case, then it seems Impel Down isn't that impressive after all..."
While the Woman's thoughts were wandering, Kaido, who had returned to human form, walked into the Main Hall alone, carrying his Wine Gourd.
"Yo, Linlin, long time no see!"
At this time, Charlotte Linlin had already sat back on the Throne, resting her chin on her Right Hand, and asked curiously, "How did you get out?"
Kaido didn't care about his image at all. He found a random spot, sat down cross-legged, placed the Wine Gourd in front of him, and while twisting open the gourd's mouth, he laughed, "You definitely won't believe me if I say I fought my way out."
"Mamama~~"
"Indeed, if even you could do that, then Golden Lion Shiki would have run out long ago!"
"Worororo~~, so of course I was released by those guys, gurgle gurgle..."
After speaking, he laughed and tilted his head back, drinking large gulps. Almost half of the Drink splashed onto his chest, but his words stunned Charlotte Linlin, who was sitting above.
"Released you?"
But she immediately realized something, her Gaze turned grim, and a terrifying Killing Intent began to emanate from her Body. "Did you defect to the Marines... No, it should be the World Government?"
"That's right!"
Kaido, however, looked completely unconcerned and made no defensive movements. He just wiped the Drink from the corner of his mouth and looked at the Woman on the platform who had gained some weight.
"Because they have something I couldn't refuse, and I think you'll be interested in it too, so I came!"
"You're not going to say freedom, are you?"
Charlotte Linlin slowly Stood Up and let out a ferocious, sinister laugh.
At the same time, a ball of Flame and a Thundercloud descended from the Air. These were the high-level Homies made from her own Soul Fragments, 'Prometheus' and 'Zeus'.
Even if Kaido was her foster brother whom she had always taken good care of, if he had joined the World Government just to get out of Impel Down, then today she would have to 'righteously eliminate a relative' and 'clean house'!
"Star Gate, Otherworld."
Kaido, sitting cross-legged below the platform, met the Woman's terrifying Gaze calmly and uttered two seemingly inexplicable words.
"What?"
Charlotte Linlin raised an eyebrow.
"The World Government has mastered something called a Star Gate, which allows us to go to another Other World, a truly New World..."
Immediately after, Kaido recounted everything he knew, causing the anger on Charlotte Linlin's face to gradually dissipate, and the look of shock began to become apparent. Her eyes widened even further.
A moment later.
"Linlin, I remember your Dream is to establish a Kingdom where all Races from all over the World can live together without distinction, hoping that all Races in the World will become Family, and their Body Sizes will become as large as yours, so they can sit around a dining table as equals and enjoy the most delicious Desserts, right?"
Kaido finished the Drink in his gourd and slowly Stood Up, looking at the Woman, for whom he had considerable feelings, with bright eyes.
The reason he came here today was to pull her up, so she wouldn't go down a path of no return, just like she helped him back then.
"If that's the case, don't you think the Races in just one World are too few? I think there must be more wonderful Races in Other Worlds, and also more different Desserts?"
As soon as Kaido said this, the Air in the entire Main Hall froze. Charlotte Linlin opened her mouth and couldn't speak for a long time.
Because only two voices remained in her mind.
Races from Other Worlds!
Desserts from Other Worlds!
After a long time, this BIG MOM finally came back to her senses and asked somewhat nervously, "Kid, you're not messing with me, are you?"
"I've already been to that Otherworld called Kabaneri World. I just came back from there. Let me show you the Screen Feed I recorded myself."
Kaido took out a small Visual Den Den Mushi from his pocket and projected a clear Virtual Screen into the Air. The two of them watched a 'little movie' in the quiet Main Hall...
(End of Chapter)