Chapter 164 Charlotte Linlin's Decision - Heading to Wano Country
Charlotte Linlin was one of the strongest people in the world, and the Charlotte Family she commanded was also one of the most powerful pirate organizations in the New World.
This woman had always been arrogant, conceited, and full of herself. As the Queen of Totto Land and commander of her family, she absolutely would not allow anyone to defy her will.
However, this didn't mean she couldn't assess situations and adapt accordingly.
The current situation had changed. The strength Brett had displayed was already absurdly powerful—even she, a Pirate Emperor, could no longer underestimate him in the slightest.
Previously, Charlotte Linlin had only wanted Brett to become her subordinate so she could rule Fish-Man Island.
But now such thoughts could only vanish into smoke.
The reason was really quite simple—who could defeat such a powerful Fish-Man like Brett in the deep sea?
No one could seize Fish-Man Island from his hands. Charlotte Linlin immediately understood this point. Under this man's leadership, Fish-Man Island would become the most invincible force in the deep sea.
Since she couldn't seize Fish-Man Island's sovereignty, then she'd become friends with them.
Very simple logic—having a friend like Brett was always better than having an enemy like Brett.
So in the subsequent banquet, Brett and Charlotte Linlin conversed happily, as if they truly were intimate good friends.
Even Tesoro benefited from this, receiving warm treatment from the Charlotte Family. Charlotte Linlin chatted pleasantly with Brett, while Perospero beamed at Tesoro.
Brett once again recognized the correctness of the beliefs he'd held firm to.
In this world, individual strength was simply too important.
The strong could receive more respect than the weak.
At least now Charlotte Linlin was expressing gratitude to Brett.
Brett appeared very modest about this, saying, "I didn't help at all—that guy Doflamingo was still snatched away by Kaido."
"You can't be blamed for that, Brett."
Charlotte Linlin sneered coldly. "Besides, this matter isn't over yet. That bastard brat Kaido is about to pay the price for what he's done!"
Brett nodded lightly.
This meant she was indeed planning to snatch Doflamingo back from Kaido's hands?
"Big Mom, you mean," Brett asked, appearing quite surprised, "are you saying you want to go to Wano Country?"
"That's right!"
Charlotte Linlin said coldly, "If I don't teach that bastard Kaido a lesson, he'll really think I'm afraid of him!"
Charlotte Linlin was indeed someone who held grudges.
In the original work, after Straw Hat and his crew caused havoc on Whole Cake Island, she chased them all the way to Wano Country.
There was no reason that after Kaido came here to cause trouble and escaped with her groom, she would just sit back and ignore it.
Moreover, Doflamingo held some Celestial Dragon secrets in his hands—Charlotte Linlin should care about that too.
"Oh! So next will be an all-out war between the Charlotte Family and the Beasts Pirates?"
Morgans was so excited that the feathers on his face were trembling. "Linlin, please be sure to let me accompany you!"
Two of the three most powerful pirate crews in the New World were about to go to war—how could he miss such news?
Charlotte Linlin glanced at him sideways. "Even if I said no, wouldn't you go anyway?"
Morgans chuckled.
Brett thought for a moment, then said, "Then Big Mom, could you give me a ride too? I happen to be very interested in that country."
Tesoro looked confused.
They'd finally escaped the Charlotte Family's armed extortion—why was he now rushing to help them?
Tesoro couldn't quite understand what his good friend was thinking.
But actually, what Brett was thinking was very simple.
This was an excellent opportunity.
He'd been worrying about not being able to get seastone processing methods.
If the Charlotte Family and Beasts Pirates went to war, he'd have a complete opportunity to infiltrate Wano Country and find the craftsmen there to obtain seastone processing techniques.
He could even print a copy of the Road Poneglyph and see what Pluton, buried beneath Wano Country, looked like.
There was no better opportunity than this. Brett didn't want to miss this trip to Wano Country.
"You?"
Charlotte Linlin looked at Brett, then grinned. "Of course no problem! Speaking of that country, one naturally thinks of seastone. Brett, are you interested in that stuff?"
Brett nodded lightly and said seriously, "Since I'm not an ability user, I want some means to deal with ability users."
"Mamama, then I'll save you a spot on the ship!"
Charlotte Linlin didn't mind this at all.
Though seastone was rare, it wasn't impossible to find outside of Wano Country.
And so what if he had seastone? Conqueror's Haki coating could strike from a distance—seastone wouldn't be useful at all.
On the contrary, bringing Brett along meant having strong reinforcement, giving them more initiative when facing that guy Kaido.
The banquet ended hurriedly, but the Charlotte Family's busyness wasn't over—next they had to organize an expedition.
Taking this opportunity, Tesoro pulled Brett aside. "Don't tell me you really think you're invincible now. What good does getting involved in a war between Kaido and Charlotte Linlin do you?"
Brett consoled his friend, "Don't worry. Kaido's enemy is Charlotte Linlin. Even if I wanted to, Charlotte Linlin wouldn't let me overstep my bounds."
"Besides, this war's intensity probably won't be as exaggerated as you imagine. Kaido and Charlotte Linlin won't fight to the death."
These two were old friends of many years, and Kaido still owed Charlotte Linlin a huge favor.
Even if they fought, it would probably just stay at the level of venting and releasing anger.
They were far from fighting to the death.
"Moreover, Wano Country has very important things. I must go there personally."
Brett said seriously.
Even seastone processing technology and Road Poneglyph text were secondary—only for Pluton would Brett absolutely not give up this opportunity.
"Selfish bastard!"
Tesoro cursed, then sighed. "Then I'll follow you one more time!"
Brett smiled. Truly worthy of being his good friend.
Then he said, "No need. I'd be more convenient alone. Even if I really encounter trouble, jumping into the water means no one can stop me."
Tesoro paused, then his face darkened. "You bastard, are you saying I'd hold you back!"
Brett smiled without speaking.
But in any case, Tesoro ultimately gave up on the idea of going to Wano Country.
He couldn't hold Brett back.
The Charlotte Family acted quite swiftly. The wedding was disrupted at noon, and by afternoon the great ship had already set sail, heading straight for Wano Country.
Brett stood at the bow, already beginning to anticipate his trip to Wano Country.