Chapter 165 Wano Country
Just like in the original work when heading to Wano Country, Charlotte Linlin didn't bring a large fleet—she simply boarded her flagship, the Queen Mama Chanter, brought the family's main officers, and set off.
After all, the enemy was Kaido. Bringing a bunch of cannon fodder wouldn't serve any purpose—that monster only needed one sweep of Conqueror's Haki to clear the field entirely.
Quality was more important than quantity. Except for eldest son Perospero and eldest daughter Compote staying behind to guard Totto Land, Charlotte Linlin had brought almost all the family's elite officers.
She wasn't worried about anyone taking this opportunity to cause trouble in Totto Land either.
There weren't many people in this New World who had the guts to provoke the Charlotte Family.
Some ignorant and fearless hotheads could be completely handled by Perospero and the others.
The Queen Mama Chanter set sail like this, heading straight for Wano Country.
This ship was quite massive—hundreds of meters long, like a fortress moving on the sea. Various living facilities were also quite complete. To Brett, it was no different from a small town.
However, the only thing that left Brett somewhat dissatisfied was that most of the food provided on the ship was sweets. This was naturally commonplace for Charlotte Family members, but Brett found it rather unbearable.
Fortunately, his status on this ship wasn't bad, so he could ask the chefs to prepare special meals for him.
Another somewhat troublesome point was that with Perospero absent, the Charlotte Family officers on the ship didn't show him any good will.
They just didn't come to trouble him, treating him like he was invisible most of the time.
Brett was happy to have this peace and quiet. With no one bothering him, he could seize the time to train.
His Armament Haki flow and projection techniques were already very proficient, and he had deep insights into internal destruction.
During his previous battle with King, his success rate had gotten higher and higher. His clash with Kaido had made his internal destruction proficiency take a huge leap forward.
Brett estimated that even without experiencing more battles, after a few more days he should pretty much master this technique.
Teacher Rayleigh was absolutely right—as long as the foundation was solid enough, learning these advanced Haki techniques was no longer difficult.
After mastering internal destruction Armament Haki, next should be Conqueror's Haki coating, right?
Brett stood at the ship's railing on deck, gazing at the calm sea surface and thinking this.
Straw Hat had learned Conqueror's Haki coating at nineteen. Looking at it this way, his own speed wasn't slow—he could completely keep up with that pace.
He already knew the training method for Conqueror's Haki coating from Whitebeard. So what remained last was future sight Observation Haki, right?
Though his own heart-listening ability wasn't weaker than future sight—in some ways it even countered that ability—who wouldn't want it if they could have it?
You could choose not to use it, but you couldn't not have it, right?
The problem was that Teacher Rayleigh didn't know this technique. So he'd need to ask other teachers?
Katakuri? Or Kaido?
Just as he was thinking about Katakuri, Katakuri actually came over.
This man was a bit taller than Brett. He walked over silently to one side.
Brett looked up at him.
"I don't know what your purpose is this time, but you'd better not make a move against the family."
Katakuri's voice was very calm. "Otherwise, I absolutely won't let you off."
Brett could hear his inner voice—he didn't have an ounce of trust for Brett.
Very normal. It would be strange if he could trust Brett.
Brett didn't mind this. He just smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm a friend of the Charlotte Family."
"Besides, having you say this is somewhat unrealistic, isn't it, Katakuri?"
He had to maintain his persona as a strong person well.
Katakuri snorted coldly.
Of course he knew he couldn't defeat the man before him.
Previously in the forest, this guy had put him on the defensive just by testing the waters.
"This kind of powerless threat only makes you seem fierce on the outside but weak within," Brett turned back to continue looking at the sea. "At least become stronger before saying such things to me."
"You bastard!!"
Katakuri felt insulted.
"Always living under mother's protective wings, a young eagle can't spread its wings and soar."
Brett said this. "If you want to become stronger, then try to break free from Charlotte Linlin's influence on you, Katakuri."
"The strong should be fearless, and only the strong can protect what they want to protect, right?"
Katakuri was stunned.
This man was truly a shame.
He possessed all three types of Haki, with his Observation Haki honed to perfection. He had the talent to become the strongest.
But his final strength was far from reaching the level of top-tier powerhouses.
It could only be said that living in such a family had caused him some psychological issues.
However, Brett had no particular thoughts about the Charlotte Family's family problems.
He simply felt that if Katakuri and Charlotte Linlin had a disagreement in opinions, it would be quite interesting.
Katakuri left without saying a word. Brett didn't know whether he would take his words to heart.
The great ship continued forward. After sailing for several days, the seawater finally became turbulent, with stone pillars from the seabed protruding above the surface.
"Mamama! Finally arrived!"
Charlotte Linlin came to the deck, laughing loudly as she looked forward.
Brett was also looking forward.
At the horizon's end, an island was slowly appearing.
Very massive—much larger than any island Brett had seen before.
This was Wano Country.
The samurai nation occupied by the Beasts Pirates, the place where Pluton slept.
"Big Mom, I'll go ahead first."
Brett said to Charlotte Linlin. He naturally didn't plan to act together with the Charlotte Family. "If there's anything you need help with, contact me anytime."
"Go ahead and do what you want to do, Brett! Mamama!"
Charlotte Linlin laughed heartily. "Just remember to come to my victory banquet in the end."
Quite confident indeed.
"Then I'll take my leave first."
Lightning flashed across Brett's body. The next instant, he transformed into a meteor shooting straight into the sky, quickly disappearing at the horizon's end.
"Mama, is it really okay to let that guy go?"
Smoothie looked at the now-empty sky and couldn't help asking.
Charlotte Linlin didn't turn back. "He's a Fish-Man. Can any of you stop him on the sea?"
The officers fell silent.
"Alright, don't worry about that guy. The more important thing now is the battle with Kaido!!"
Charlotte Linlin laughed loudly and waved both hands. White light orbs scattered from her hands and fell into the sea surface below.
The next instant, the sea surface rose up. Massive waves lifted the entire great ship.
"Mama, Mama!"
The waves had a huge face that smiled cheerfully. "I'm here to help!"
At the same moment.
Brett had already arrived like lightning above Wano Country.
Looking down from above, this country's environment was already quite terrible—wastelands everywhere.
But what did that have to do with him?
"Should I go to the Flower Capital first, or Udon first?"
Should he find stonemasons first, or go see Pluton first?
"I should ask for directions first."
Though he knew what places Wano Country had, he didn't know their specific locations.
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