Had his power truly grown great enough to overwhelm even the mighty Emperor of the Sea, Kaido of the Beasts?
This question—or rather this entire series of questions—had now become the most hotly debated topic among pirates of every size across the New World, discussed endlessly over meals and drinks alike.
And as word of the incident continued to spread and gain momentum, Kaido of the Beasts found it even more unbearable.
In all the years past, who had ever dared speak so "enthusiastically" of matters concerning his Beasts Pirates?
Especially of such a humiliating disgrace!
There was no doubt about it: all three of his All‑Stars had been captured by a single man, and defeated in fair combat at that.
This was without question a devastating blow to the Beasts Pirates!
"El… El!"
"That insolent brat…"
"I will make you… pay the price!"
Kaido's oath and vow there was naturally known to no one else—unless he chose to speak of it himself.
And speak of it he did.
Kaido contacted none other than "Big Mom" Charlotte Linlin directly.
Another of the Four Emperors, captain of the Big Mom Pirates, and the true ruler of Totto Land—quite possibly the most powerful woman sailing the seas!
Back in the days of the Rocks Pirates, Kaido and Big Mom had actually been on fairly good terms.
Kaido had been a raw, inexperienced youth then—though already wild and unruly beyond measure—while Big Mom was in the full prime of her life.
She had shown considerable "care" toward the trouble‑prone boy who had just joined the crew.
And by care, this meant genuine, substantial help and support in countless ways.
Rumor even claimed that the rare Mythical Zoan Fish‑Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon that Kaido now possessed had been a gift from her hand in those days!
As for why the Rocks Pirates eventually fell apart and scattered—such details were certainly not the sort of information ordinary pirates could ever hope to overhear or uncover.
Yet the fact that these legendary pirates had parted on bitter terms was an open secret known to all.
This held true even for Edward Newgate, now hailed as the strongest man in the world, who had also once served among their most capable officers.
How many years had it been since those great figures had stood together?
The grievances, loyalties, and tangled history between them would take days and nights to recount in full.
In any case—for a very long time now—the surviving former officers of the Rocks Pirates had kept entirely apart, as if they would never meet again.
And now, the proud and haughty Kaido had reached out to an old comrade.
The very word "ally"—one he had scarcely used in decades—had been picked up once more.
…
"Old hag… are you interested or not? Will you come lend a hand?"
Kaido could reach the Big Mom Pirates directly through a Den Den Mushi.
In truth, all the Emperors had ways of contacting one another—though they almost never used them.
Partly due to that strange, tangled web of old grudges and history between them, and partly because every move they made was watched closely by the World Government and the Marines.
It was only common sense: how could the Government and Marine Headquarters not keep a tight surveillance on men and women powerful enough to reshape the entire world order? Every call they made was listened to by countless ears.
Kaido and the others knew this perfectly well.
Usually, however, none of them paid it any mind—for even if the Government and Marines watched and listened, they could do little more than look on helplessly.
The New World belonged to pirates, after all; Marine authority carried very little weight out here.
Yet even at the risk of being discovered by the Government and the Marines, Kaido still had to make this call.
"You speak of this man named El…"
It was perfectly clear to Kaido that Big Mom held a keen interest in that name! Kaido was immensely strong, yes—but he was no fool.
Seeking out allies before facing a formidable foe was the most basic common sense, obvious even to a simpleton. It was merely a matter of whether one was willing to do so.
The only ones fit to stand as Kaido's allies were naturally the other Emperors, whose power was on a similar level.
Anyone else who came would be of no help whatsoever, and would only add to his troubles.
Kaido had already gathered information regarding El, Big Mom, and all that had been unfolding across the New World in recent times.
After all, to know your enemy is to win half the battle—and the foe he faced now was one who had crushed all three of his greatest officers! This was no time for games or carelessness.
He had quickly learned of the existing friction between the Big Mom Pirates and El's crew.
For all that he had lost King, Jack, and Queen, the Beasts Pirates remained an Emperor‑class force with deep‑rooted power and far‑reaching connections; gathering such intelligence was child's play.
…
"Well? Will you come or not?"
At first, Big Mom had given no clear answer one way or the other. Kaido was thinking more carefully than usual, but that did not make him some master strategist.
In truth, he had already resolved: even if the Big Mom Pirates refused to join his fight against El, he would face him alone!
"Join you…"
"It is not entirely out of the question…"
"Do not push your luck, old hag!"
Kaido caught the shift in her tone instantly, and knew exactly what she was after.
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