"This kid Kronos is really something... the perfect chance for me to seize this opportunity! Katakuri, get moving!"
Although Katakuri wasn't Big Mom's eldest son, his strength had steadily improved over the years. He had now become her most trusted minister.
As for the actual eldest son, Perospero, he fulfilled his role as an elder brother diligently and had no interest in competing with Katakuri.
"Yes, Mom. I'll take action right away. What about Kaido's side? He mentioned wanting to cooperate before... do you want me to inform him this time?"
Katakuri wasn't careless—he sought Big Mom's decision first.
The so-called alliances between the Four Emperors were nothing more than fragile partnerships of mutual benefit and restraint.
Big Mom and Kaido had once been part of the same crew and shared deep history. It was Big Mom who had given Kaido his Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu (Azure Dragon), which allowed him to become the King of Beasts and gather countless strong followers, eventually becoming one of the Four Emperors.
Whether to cooperate with Kaido this time... was uncertain.
Big Mom fell silent for a moment, weighing the pros and cons.
"Mom, I don't think it's necessary, right? Aren't we strong enough to take Honeycomb Island ourselves?" said Smoothie, stepping forward confidently.
As the Minister of Juice and one of the Sweet Commanders, Smoothie was known for her intelligence and level-headedness.
With such a massive prize right in front of them, how could she willingly suggest sharing the spoils with anyone else?
Keeping the profits to themselves was clearly the best choice. Bringing in others would only dilute their gains.
"Mama mama mama... la la la! That's right! Smoothie, your thinking matches mine perfectly! No need to inform that old ghost Kaido!"
"We'll do this ourselves! We'll take Honeycomb Island directly! Everyone—sons and daughters alike—mobilize! This time, it's critical for us!"
Big Mom's expression grew serious, showing how much she cared about this operation.
Once set in motion, this plan could not be undone. It had to continue until the very end.
"Yes, Mom! We'll act immediately. I'll handle assembling the troops. Smoothie, prepare the ships!" Katakuri responded.
Meanwhile, on Onigashima, Kaido's base of operations, the situation was tense.
Not only were the Three Calamities summoned to his side, but even Kurozumi Orochi, the shogun of Wano, had arrived to discuss the situation.
Everyone had seen the news in the papers.
A direct clash between Whitebeard and Kronos was inevitable.
This battle could very well reshape the balance of power in the New World.
And none of the major powers would remain untouched. Every faction had to prepare themselves.
"Any movement from Kronos yet? Is his ship still docked at Dressrosa?! That damn bastard killed that fool Doflamingo!"
Kaido roared furiously, smashing the wine barrel beside him.
Though Kaido had never truly respected Doflamingo, he had been a useful pawn in the New World.
Doflamingo's operations had greatly facilitated Kaido's plans.
But now, in Kaido's eyes, that convenient partner had been wiped out by Kronos far too easily.
The moment Kaido received the news, he had the urge to launch an immediate attack and crush Kronos.
After all, Kronos had dismantled one of Kaido's key partnerships.
How could Kaido just sit by and do nothing?
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